Mercury Monitoring System

MMS-8

Operating Manual
English
Version 2.0
Gold Corp, Ser.-No. 999
Manufacturer: Mercury Instruments GmbH
Liebigstrasse 5
85757 Karlsfeld/Germany
service@[Link]
© 2014 by Mercury Instruments GmbH, Karlsfeld (Germany)
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General information for safe operation

C A U T I O N:
While operating the MMS, parts of its interior are under high voltage.
UV-radiation is produced inside the photometer unit.
If safety regulations are ignored physical and/or material damages could
occur. Only qualified personal should be allowed to operate the MMS.
Following conditions for correct function of the MMS are to be held:
correct installation, proficient operation and maintenance.

 Do not operate instrument if it is damaged.

 When connecting the MMS to a power source please note the related safety
regulations.
 The MMS should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the
rating plate.
 Make sure that the power cord is not damaged.
 Regulations for prevention of accidents are to be followed.
 Before opening the rear door of the MMS disconnect it from the mains supply.
 Repairs and maintenance on the opened and powered instrument should only be
carried out by trained personnel.
 Install the MMS on a stable and dry ground. The interior of the MMS should never
get moist or wet. In case it happens, consult an expert.
 The MMS is dedicated for the measurement of mercury concentration in air.
 Do regard the related dangers especially while operating with toxic gases.
 Make sure that these parts of the instrument guiding the gas are not damaged and
that the gas is guided back to the source or into an absorber.
 This system must not be used in hazardous areas or for measurement of flammable
or explosive gases.

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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SAFE OPERATION ............................. 2
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 6
1.1 FIELDS OF APPLICATION ................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 GAS FLOW ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 Data-communication .................................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.2 Mains Power connection .............................................................................................................................. 14
1.5 MODBUS (ANYBUS COMMUNICATOR/ ETHERNET/IP-CONNECTOR) LINES ............................................................................ 18
1.5.1 ModBus-TCP functions .................................................................................................................................. 19
1.5.2 Serial interface .............................................................................................................................................. 19
1.5.3 ModBus-TCP interface .................................................................................................................................. 19
1.6 INSTALLING SAMPLE LINES ........................................................................................................................................... 22

2. VM-3000 VAPOR MONITOR ...................................................... 24

2.1 START-UP OF THE MULTIPLEXER-ANALYZER UNIT ............................................................................................................ 24
2.2 MANUAL ZERO ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 25
2.3 SET PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.3.1 Set Duration and Repeat Interval of the Automatic Zero Adjustment .......................................................... 26
2.3.2 Selection of concentration units (µg/m³ / ppb) ............................................................................................ 26
2.3.3 Selection of measuring range ....................................................................................................................... 27
2.3.4 Setting of alarm thresholds .......................................................................................................................... 27
2.3.5 Setting of response time ............................................................................................................................... 27
2.3.6 Setting of [Link] Data ............................................................................................................................. 27

3. GM-3000 MULTIPLEXER ............................................................ 28

3.1 MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2 OPERATING MODE: PC CONTROLLED ........................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.1 Starting the measurement ............................................................................................................................ 28
3.2.2 Service ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Service Code 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Set Date / Time ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Device Data .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Set Language ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Service Code 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.3 OPERATING MODE: STAND ALONE ............................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.1 Starting the measurement ............................................................................................................................ 30
3.3.2 Configuration of parameters ........................................................................................................................ 30
3.3.3 Service ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

4. MC-3000 MERCURY CALIBRATOR .............................................. 32

4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.1 Fields of application ...................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.2 Operation principle ....................................................................................................................................... 32
4.3 CONNECTION OF THE CARRIER GAS.................................................................................................................... 36
4.4 CONNECTION OF THE MERCURY ANALYZER VM-3000 TO THE MC-3000 ......................................................... 36
4.5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 37
4.5.1 Turning on the MC-3000 ............................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.2 Set Parameters ............................................................................................................................................. 37
[Link] Set Flow of Dilution Gas / Set Concentration of Calibration gas .............................................................................. 37
[Link] Set date and time ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
[Link] Set Temp-Offset ....................................................................................................................................................... 40

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[Link] Set Conc-Offset......................................................................................................................................................... 40

[Link] Select equation for mercury vapor pressure calculation .......................................................................................... 41
4.5.3 Manual Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 41
4.5.4 Interval Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 43
4.5.5 Fixed Time Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 44
4.6 ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................................. 45
4.7 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.7.1 Replacement of the external carbon filter (part-No. 404-04) ....................................................................... 45
4.7.2 Preventive maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 46
[Link] Replacement of the internal carbon cartridge (part.-No.201-04) ............................................................................ 46
[Link] Replacement of air inlet filter (part-No.101-07) ....................................................................................................... 46
4.7.3 General Inspection of the Instrument ........................................................................................................... 46
4.7.4 Cleaning and Decontamination of the instrument ....................................................................................... 47
4.8 ARRANGEMENT OF MODULES AND COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................ 47
4.9 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 48

5. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 49
5.1 PARTICLE FILTER ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
5.2 INLINEFILTER (POLICE-FILTER) ...................................................................................................................................... 49
5.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE CARBON CARTRIDGE FOR ZERO AIR .................................................................................................. 50
5.4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 50

6. SERVICE MENU OF THE PHOTOMETER ...................................... 51

6.1 LIST OF CALIBRATION FACTORS ..................................................................................................................................... 51
6.2 ENTERING A NEW CALIBRATION FACTOR ......................................................................................................................... 52
6.3 SETTING DATE AND TIME ............................................................................................................................................ 52
6.4 DEVICE DATA............................................................................................................................................................ 53
6.5 CHK. HEATING OPTICAL CELL ....................................................................................................................................... 53
6.6 SET STATUS MODE .................................................................................................................................................... 53
6,7 SET PRESSURE CAL. DATA ........................................................................................................................................... 53
6.8 CORRECTION OF READING TO STANDARD PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE (STP) CONDITIONS ................................................... 54
6.9 MANUAL FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF STATUS CONTACTS AND ZERO VALVE ................................................................................. 55

7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION........................................................ 56
7.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 56
7.2 INFLUENCING EFFECTS ................................................................................................................................................ 56
7.3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT .......................................................................................................................................... 56

APPENDIX 1 .................................................................................. 57
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................................................... 57

APPENDIX 2 .................................................................................. 58
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................................................... 58

APPENDIX 3: ................................................................................. 59
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ......................................................................................................................................... 59

APPENDIX 4: ................................................................................. 63
DIAGRAM COLLECTION OF ALL TERMINALS AND WIRINGS ......................................................................................................... 63

INDEX ........................................................................................... 71

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1. General description
1.1 Fields of application
The MMS has been designed for continuous measurement of the mercury concentration in air at
multiple measuring points. Up to 8 sampling points are measured automatically by means of an
integrated multiplexer system.

1.2 Components of the System

The MMS consists of the following components:

1. the MC-3000 Mercury Calibrator

2. the VM-3000 Mercury Vapor Monitor

3. the GM-3000 Multiplexer Control Unit

4. the multiplexer Valve Unit with 8 heated

valves and two flowmeters with optical
sensors

5. the customized MMS software

6. 8 sample inlet filter with a replaceable

PTFE membrane (1µ)

Figure: MMS-8, front view of the opened analyzer unit

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Fig: Bypass pump (E1) for all

8 channel, inside at the
bottom of the enclosure,
beside the transformer to
115V external power (E4)
and on the terminal at the
side wall the Modbus-TCP
(E8) with its power supply
(E7), 24V

Fig: X1, X2 and X3

connector strips
at the inner left
side of the MMS
enclosure,
Ventilator E6,
Linefilter E5,

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Fig: status and power inlets (power, status, 4-20mA, Modbus)

on the top side of the cabinet,
Sample-line inlets 1 - 8, Air IN for MC-3000
Sample and Bypass gas OUT, Cal-gas-overflow
Separate outlet for the Modbus-cable.
Purge air in and out:

Max. Overpressure inside enclosure = 5 mbar!

Fig.: Backside of the instruments. On the top

MC-3000 with its carbonfilter cartridge at
the outlet of the Cal. Gas Overflow

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Fig: dimensions in cm
View from the top

Figure: Schematic
drawing of MMS analyzer cabinet front side

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Figure: general arrangement

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1.3 Gas Flow
There are two flows of sample gas:
1. bypassflow for sample tubing purging: FLOW 1 / 50-500 l/h, typical value is
300-400 l/h, can be adjusted with the needle valve at pump inlet.
2. sampleflow for measurement: FLOW 2 / 25 ~ 250 l/h, typical value 100~150 l/h.
Each flow is drawn by a separate pump and controlled by a separate flow meter. An alarm is
initiated if one or both of the flow rates drops under a threshold which is determined by the
position of an optical sensor on the flow meter.

Figure 1: schematic gasflow of the MMS

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1.4 Electrical connections

1.4.1 Data-communication
The data transfer between the mercury vapor monitor VM-3000 and the valve control unit
Gasmux-3000 is performed via serial data cable, the communication between analyzer unit and
company DCS is performed via RS232 (through Modbus on connector strip X3, see following
page).

Figure: connections between the different units concerning data communication

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Figure: Connector strip X3 for connection of data communication cables,

Modbus-TCP (E8), Power Supply 24V (E7)

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1.4.2 Mains Power connection

 CAUTION: this work may be performed only by trained and authorized persons !

For connecting the power (voltage see rating plate) open front door of the analyzer. Feed power
cable through cable gland „power” on the top side of the cabinet and connect it to the connector
strip X1. For safety reasons connect protection ground (green/yellow) first. The components of the
MMS analyzer/multiplexer unit operate with 230 V (internal transformer, see foto on page 7).

Fig.: Connector strip X1, for connection of external power supply, Trafo (E4), ESB (E6)

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Figure: Connector strip X2 for all terminal connections, Line filter (E5)

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Fig: Detailed connection plan of terminal X2

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Figure: Electrical connections

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1.5 Modbus (Anybus communicator/ Ethernet/IP-connector) lines

The Anybus Communicator is an intelligent Modbus-TCP-protocol-converter which connects the

MMS-999-system with Modbus-TCP-networks. The communicator takes also the task of an
interface-changer.

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1.5.1 ModBus-TCP functions
The Anybus Communicator supports maximum 512 Byte Input- and 512 Byte Output-values.
The communicator behave as a Modbus-TCP-Server and supports the following functions:
Read Holding Registers, Read Input Registers, Write Single Register, Force Multiple Registers,
Mask Write Register, Read/Write Registers.

Six diagnostic LEDs show the actual status of the communicator and the serial interface.

1.5.2 Serial interface

The serial interface (COM2) of the GM-3000 is connected with the 9-pole D-Sub-plug at the
bottom side of the Anybus Communicator (1:1-connection), see wiring diagram.

The serial interface is parameterized as follows:

Baudrate: 9600 baud
Data-bit: 8
Parity: none

1.5.3 ModBus-TCP interface

The connection to a Modbus-TCP-network has to be done with an suitable Ethernet-cable. The
cable can be plugged in at the frontside of the communicator (RJ45, standard receptable). The
Ethernet-interface supports 10 or 100 Mbits transfer speed. The Anybus Communicator supports
the industrial Ethernet protocols Modbus-TCP and EtherNet/IP.

The following IP-address is fixed in the Anybus Communicator:

Communicator IP-address: [Link]

Subnet Mask: [Link]
Default Gateway: [Link]

The „ModBus TCP Address Mode“ is activated, data transfer is done through the ModBus-
registry-addressing of the Anybus-Communicators:

ModBus function Read Holding registry (03)

ModBus functioncode 03 dec. = 0x03 hex
RAM-address in Anybus-Communicator 0x0200 (Output Data)
ModBus registry 1025 dec. = 0x0401 hex
ModBus data address 40000 (1024 dec. = 0x0400 hex)
Data type 16 Bit
More informations about the addressing of the ModBus-registry can be found in the manual of the
Anybus Communicator .

The address of the station (slave address) is fixed to „1“.

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Transferprotocol:

The GM-3000 is sending sets of data to the Anybus Communicator continuously every second.

One dataset has always 14 Bytes.

The communication is done by ASCII characters (that means data are transferred with the
ASCII-Codes of the different values, [Link]. 123 will be 49 50 51 - 3 Bytes are transferred).

Tranmitted dataset from GM-to the Anybus Communicator

statusinformation

01 +9999.9 0N

Important: Space

Where are:
01 = channel no.
+9999.9 = measured value
0N = Status Normal

At the end: space!

The following status informations are possible („1“ means active):

number status / fault

0N Normal
0Z Zero
0C Calibration
F1 Flow1-fault
F2 Flow2-fault
0M Malfunction VM-3000 (Lamp, Clean Cell, P-Sensor, Accu)
0A Alarm VM-3000
0X RS232-fault (connection between GM-3000 and VM-3000)

Although there is a malfunction, the data output is continuously working every second.

Is there an interruption longer than 30 sec. between the GM-3000 and the Anybus Communicator
(ModBus-TCP-Interface), the communcator erases its storage and overwrites with zero „0“.
The following data-transfer will produce a dataset (14 Bytes) just consisting of zero’s.
So the client can recognize communication problems between the GM-3000 and the ModBus-
TCP-Interface directly.

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Examples:

Transferred data-set: 02 +0001.5 0N

The meaning of this is as follows:

On channel 2 a value of 1.5µg/m3 is measured, status is normal.

Transferred data-set: 07 +0009.2 0A

The meaning of this is as follows:

On channel 7 a value of 9.2µg/m3 is measured, the fixed alarm-level is
passed over

Correlation of values to adress in the Anybus-Communicator (Type: word):

Address Transferred Meaning (ASCII characters)

value
40001 01 2 Byte channel-no.
40002 _+ 2 Byte space #20 and algebraic sign #2D or #2B
40003 99 2 Byte measured value 1000’s and 100’s digit
40004 99 2 Byte measured value 10’s and 1’s digit
40005 .9 2 Byte point #2E and 1 digit after decimal point
40006 _0 2 Byte Space #20 and first digit Status
40007 N_ 2 Byte second digit Status and Space #20

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1.6 Installing sample lines

The sample gas inlets are located at the top side of the cabinet, marked with numbers
1 ... 4. Hose connectors are for use with tubing of 4 mm inner diameter and 6 mm outer diameter.
The sample gas is drawn from the sample point to the MMS through a special tubing (part No.
301-01). The material for the tubing has been chosen because of low permeability and minimum
surface effects. The tubing has to be installed from the sampling points to the MMS system. There
are no restrictions regarding the direction (vertical, horizontal). At the sampling points the sample
air inlet filters are installed (see chapter 1.5.1) and connected to the sample lines.

Figure: Example for the installation of sample lines and protection pipes.

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1.6.1 Sample inlet filters

The sample inlet filters have two bores for mounting to walls or other suitable surfaces.

Figure: sample inlet filter mounting dimensions, side and front view

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2. VM-3000 Vapor monitor

2.1 Start-up of the Multiplexer-analyzer Unit
After installation of the system the power of the MMS multiplexer-analyzer unit is turned on. The
mercury lamp of the Mercury Vapor Monitor VM-3000 is ignited and warmed up to operation
temperature. Following indications appear on the display of the VM-3000 first:

After the mercury detector VM-3000 has stabilized, which typically takes 3-15 minutes

(depending on ambient temperature), an AUTO-ZERO is performed.

After the auto zero is completed, the VM 3000 automatically starts measuring. Now on the display
are shown: actual photometric absorption, mercury concentration in µg/m³ (µg/Nm³ if pt-
correction is chosen) or in ppb (whatever has been selected), time left until the next zero
adjustment, a bar graph visualizing the concentration of mercury.

 Note: the measuring point which is automatically active now, is point 1. Other measuring
points can be activated either from PC after starting the MMS-WIN software (if this
option is built in) or by selecting a point on the keypad of the multiplexer
control unit (see chapter 3).

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2.2 Manual Zero Adjustment

If measurement is interrupted by double-pressing ESC the main menu appears on the display. By
pressing F2 the zero adjustment can be started. During zero adjustment a pinch valve inside the
VM-3000 photometer cuts off the sample flow. Air is drawn through an activated carbon filter and
purges through the optical cell.

 Note: If a zero adjustment is performed, the mean of measurements during the last
second of the zeroing will be set as new baseline. If the zero adjustment procedure is
interrupted (double press of ESC) while there is still sample gas in the optical cell, then
the zero adjustment may be incorrect.

2.3 Set Parameters

On the VM-3000 photometer several Parameters can be set, following of these are important:
(a) Duration and repeat interval of zero adjustment
(b) Concentration unit (µg/m³ or ppb)
(c) Measuring range (0 to 100 µg/m³; 0 to 1000 µg/m³; 0-2000 µg/m³)
(d) Response time

Measurement can be interrupted at any time by double-pressing ESC. The Mercury Vapor
Monitor-3000 Main menu will appear on the display.

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By pressing F3 the Set Parameters menu

is shown.

By pressing the arrow-down symbol  you can

turn to page two of the parameter menu:

2.3.1 Set Duration and Repeat Interval of the Automatic Zero Adjustment

Press F1 „Zero Duration/Interval“ on page 1 of the

parameter menu:

F1 is for setting the duration

F2 is for setting the time interval between two
automatic zero adjustments.

 The automatic zero adjustment is off if "Zero

Interval" is set to zero.

2.3.2 Selection of concentration units (µg/m³ / ppb)

Press F2- “Select conc. Unit“ on page 1 of the parameter menu

F1: selection of µg/m³

F2: selection of ppb

 the readings transferred to a connected PC

are always in µg/m³.

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2.3.3 Selection of measuring range

Press F3 -“Select Range“ on page 1 of the parameter

menu.
One of three measuring ranges can be selected by
pressing F1 (only affects the 4-20 mA output).

2.3.4 Setting of alarm thresholds

By pressing F1/ F2/ F3 up to three alarm thresholds

can be set. There can also be set a warning for the
sample inlet filters (F4). If they are too dirty, the flow
will go down and there will be an increasing under-
pressure. One can fix a limit value for this under-
pressure. If this is not used it has to be set on value
“0” (factory setting).

2.3.5 Setting of response time

Press F3- "Response Time" on page 2 of the parameter
menu.

By pressing F1- "Response Time" a time constant

between 0 and 9 seconds can be entered.
The 4-20 mA measuring signal will be dampened by this
time factor.

2.3.6 Setting of [Link] Data

Press F4- “Set [Link] data”.

By pressing F1- “Dead time after [Link]” you can

give in a time where the status for calibration is still
active and no alarm would be created while the
measured value will go slowly down from the high
calibration value to sample value.
By pressing F2- “Conc. of [Link]” you can give in
the wanted mercury concentration of the calibration
check.

The software points “Mean Values” and “Printer” have no meaning for the MMS-system.

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3. GM-3000 Multiplexer
3.1 Main Menu
The multiplexer functions can be controlled by two different modes:
1. Manually by the GM-3000 itself or
2. Automatically by the Software MMS-WIN from the connected computer.

After starting the system the following screen will be shown:

For mode 1: For mode 2:

Changing the Mode

By pressing F2-Operation Mode you can switch between the 2 different measuring modes, PC-
controlled or stand alone. For your MMS standard running is stand alone.

3.2 Operating Mode: PC controlled

3.2.1 Starting the measurement
By pressing F1-Running you will come to the start-
menu of the Gasmux. All parameters concerning
measuring times have to be set before in the PC-
Software.
Measurement Start has also to be done from the PC.
With double press ESC you can go back to the main-
menu and open the service mode.

3.2.2 Service
After pressing F4-Service you will be asked
to give in a special Service Code.

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Service Code 1: 3 2 1 + ENT Service Code 2: 9 8 7 + ENT

Service Code 3: 7 5 3 + ENT

Service Code 1

Set Date / Time

Time and date can be set in this menu.

Device Data
In this menu data for service purpose can
be read.

Set Language
Not installed.

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Service Code 2

This menu allows to activate a selected sampling point. This may be useful for example for
diagnostic purpose, for calibration, or for a check of a single sample line.

The 8 channels are arranged in one groups = AREA 1 .

Example: in order to activate channel 1 you have to press F1 until AREA 1 VALVE No. 1 is
shown. In order to activate channel 8 you have to press F1 until AREA 1 VALVE No. 8 is shown.

Remarks: at any time there is one channel (default is channel 1) open and fed to the VM-3000,
except during Zero Adjustment.

Service Code 3

In this menu you can change the malfunction status of Flow 1 and 2 from active open to active
closed.

3.3 Operating Mode: Stand alone

3.3.1 Starting the measurement
By pressing F1-Running you can start the measurement
directly. From now on the Multiplexer will switch
automatically after the fixed measuring times between the
different channels.

3.3.2 Configuration of parameters

By pressing F3-Configuration you can fix the wanted
measuring durations (Set Times) and
the interface type (Interface) for sending
your data to the computer or to your DCS.

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Set Times
In this menu the measuring duration for each channel
can be set, either individually (Different Times) or one
value for all channels (Identical Times).
Typical values for a MMS are 1-2 minutes. If the
parameter for measuring duration is set to “0” this
channel will be shut down.

Identical Times: just one parameter has Different Times: for each channel
to be entered and all channels will have an appropriate parameter for the
the same measuring duration. measuring duration can be entered.

Interface

By pressing either F1 to F3, you can choose the

type of interface for communication with an
external computer or data aquisition system.

3.3.3 Service
See chapter 3.2 of PC-controlled mode

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4. MC-3000 Mercury Calibrator

4.1 General description
4.1.1 Fields of application
The MC-3000 is used for generating a continuous flow of air loaded with a defined concentration
of elemental mercury vapor. The main application of the MC-3000 is to check or to calibrate
mercury vapor meters, in particular the VM-3000 Mercury Vapor Monitor of MERCURY
INSTRUMENTS.

4.1.2 Operation principle

Basis for the operation of the MC-3000 is the vapor pressure of elemental mercury which is a
function of temperature. Hence for a known temperature the mercury concentration over a closed
volume of liquid mercury at equilibrium can be determined. (cf. figure below).

Mercury Concentration Versus Tem perature

29

27

25
Temp. °C

23

21

19

17
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Conc. Hg° [µg/m³ x 1000]

FIGURE: MERCURY CONCENTRATION AS A FUNCTION OF TEMPERATURE

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Evaluating the mercury vapor pressure for a given temperature

Reference: NISTIR 6643 (Marcia L. Huber, Arno Laesecke, Daniel G. Friend; March 2006)

During this work a review of available data of the vapor pressure of mercury was performed. As a
result an equation has been developed which describes the vapor pressure as a function of
temperature in the range of 0°C to 60 °C with an estimated uncertainty of 1%.

This equation is: ln( p / pc )  (Tc / T )(a1  a2 1.89  a3 2  a4 8  a5 8.5  a6 9 )

The MC-3000 uses this equation to calculate the concentration of the saturated calibration gas
before dilution.

A carrier gas stream (pure air) is loaded with mercury vapor in a saturation chamber at a
temperature of approx. 40 °C. In the following step the gas stream is cooled to a temperature
which is slightly below ambient temperature. According to the vapor pressure curve the excess
mercury condenses and the gas stream achieves saturation. The gas is subsequently diluted with a
second stream of mercury free gas (clean air). The dilution ratio is continuously controlled by the
built-in computer via two electronic mass flow controllers so that a constant mercury
concentration in the gas stream is obtained.

FIGURE: MC-3000: SCHEMATIC GAS FLOW

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The MC-3000 Calibration Gas Generator delivers a constant ug/m³ concentration of mercury
independent from the ambient pressure.
For example: if a concentration of 100 µg/m³ is set on the MC-3000, this concentration will stay
constant if the ambient pressure and/or ambient temperature changes. In other words: the number
of mercury atoms in a fixed volume of calibration gas stays constant, despite of variations of
ambient p-T conditions.
This behaviour is unlike to calibration gas from a gas cylinder, which can be regarded as a
constant ppm[vol] device (the volume ratio of mercury vapour in a fixed volume of calibration gas
is constant).
The following table shows the relation between ambient pressure and concentration of mercury for
the MC-3000 (µg/m³ device) and a mercury calibration gas cylinder (vppm device).

Device Elevation Ambient µg/m³ ppb[vol]

pressure
[mbar]
MC-3000 Sea level 1013 5.00 0.56
MC-3000 2600 m (7220 feet) 740 5.00 0.73
Gas Cylinder Sea level 1013 5.00 0.56
Gas Cylinder 2600 m (7220 feet) 740 3.65 0.56

Fig.: Concentration output at 20.0 °C for nominal 5 µg/m³ Hg° settings

 Considerations for calibration of a VM-3000 or a Mercury Tracker-3000 (or any mercury

vapour meter) with the MC-3000:
If a mercury vapor meter (VM-3000 or Tracker-3000 or other) is calibrated, the pT-correction
has to be off.
If the instrument is in use and µg/Nm³ shall be displayed, the pT-correction has to be on.

Influence of ambient pressure on MC-3000 output

A MC-3000 Mercury Calibrator and a VM-3000 Mercury Vapor Monitor was set up in two
places: (a) in the MI laboratory in Karlsfeld at approx. 520 m above sea level and (b) in the
laboratory of the Forschungsstation Schneefernerhaus (Schneefernerhaus Research Station,
Zugspitze mountain, Germany) at approx. 2800 m above sea level. The calibration gas delivered
by the MC-3000 was used to calibrate the VM-3000. Goal of the test was to get information about
the influence of ambient pressure on the performance of the MC-3000 and of the VM-3000.

Tests performed:
The outlet of the MC-3000 was connected to the sample inlet of the VM-3000. Different mercury
concentrations from 15 µg/m³ up to 250 µg/m³ were set on the MC-3000 calibrator and the
readings were taken from the VM-3000 with pT-correction activated and also with the pT-
correction deactivated. The dilution flows set on the MC-3000 were 2.5 l/min; 5.0 l/min; and 9.0
l/min. The ambient pressure at MI laboratory was 941 mbar and at the mountain location it was
715 mbar.

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Fig.: Setup of MC-3000 Mercury Calibrator and VM-3000 Mercury Vapor Monitor at
Schneefernerhaus Research Center (2800 m altitude).

The table below shows results of the combined instruments readings at low pressure and high
pressure. It shows that absorbance readings are linear correlated to concentration settings on the
MC-3000 independent from ambient pressure.

MC-3000 #1047-VM-3000 #408; ambient pressure= 715 mbar and 941 mbar

0,14

0,12 P[ambient]=715 mbar; pT-

Korr=OFF; F[dil]= 5l/min
P[ambient]=715 mbar; pT-
0,1 Korr=ON; F[dil]= 5l/min
Reading VM [Absorbance signal]

P[ambient]=715 mbar; pT-

0,08 Korr=OFF; F[dil]= 2.5l/min
P[ambient]=715 mbar; pT-
Korr=ON; F[dil]= 2.5l/min
0,06 P[ambient]=715 mbar; pT-
Korr=OFF; F[dil]= 9l/min
0,04 P[ambient]=715 mbar; pT-
Korr=ON; F[dil]= 9l/min
P[ambient]=941 mbar; pT-
0,02 Korr=ON; F[dil]= 5l/min

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Hg [µg/m³] set on MC-3000

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4.2 Operation and display components
The MC-3000 features a waterproof keypad (1) and a graphic LCD with background illumination
(2).

Figure: MC-3000 front panel

4.3 Connection of the carrier gas

The carrier gas is connected to the fitting (5) marked Air IN on the right side of the instrument
front panel. The suitable fitting on the connection panel on the outside of the enclosure is marked
with AIR IN, max 1.5 bar. For standard applications air is used as a carrier gas. The electronic
mass flow controllers of the MC-3000 have been calibrated for air. The carrier gas should be dry
and oil free. Maximum pressure of 2 bar should never be exceeded. Minimum pressure is approx.
1 bar. The pressure of the carrier gas should be constant and free of pulsations. If an air
compressor is used as carrier gas source the use of a precision pressure regulator is recommended
in order to keep the inlet pressure constant.

4.4 Connection of the mercury analyzer VM-3000 to the MC-3000

The calibration gas is delivered through the outlet port (4) marked OUT. It is connected with a
Quickfit fitting to the VM-3000. All sample gas coming from the valve units pass through a 3-
way valve in the MC-3000 (Sample GAS IN, 3). During calibration, this valve is automatically
switched to open the path for the generated mercury gas stream. During normal measuring this
way is closed.

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4.5 Operating instructions
4.5.1 Turning on the MC-3000
After turning on the MC-3000 there will appear a waiting screen until the MC-3000 is ready for
operation. Following indications will appear on the display first after this warming up period:

There are 3 different modes of operation:

- In “F1-Interval Mode” a time interval can be set for automatic calibration

- In “F2-Fixed Time Mode” a fixed time can be set for daily calibration

- In “F3-Manual Operation” one can activate the calibration manually with a previous fixed
concentration or with a programmed concentration serious

- In “F4- Parameters” it is possible to set all parameters for the different calibration modes

 When calibrating manually allow for stabilizing for about 60 minutes.

4.5.2 Set Parameters

[Link] Set Flow of Dilution Gas / Set Concentration of Calibration gas

The dilution gas flow is the flow of mercury free air which is mixed to the flow of mercury
saturated air. In comparison with the saturated air flow the dilution gas flow is much higher (factor
of 40 ... 1600). Thus the total flow of the calibration gas generated by the MC-3000 is
substantially determined by the dilution gas flow.
Following considerations should be taken into account for setting the dilution gas flow:
 The dilution gas flow should be greater than the sample flow of the instrument which is
connected to the Calibrator. For example, if a VM-3000 Mercury Vapor Monitor should be
calibrated, a minimum dilution flow of 2.0 l/min has to be set, as the internal pump of the VM-
3000 takes a sample flow of about 1.8 l/min.
 If a low concentration of mercury should be generated, the dilution flow has to be higher than
if a high concentration should be generated.

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 Press F4 – Parameters in the main menu.

In the Service mode you can set different
calibration concentrations and get
informations about the system status.

 Press F1 – Device Data .

 For setting the dilution flow press

F1 again, delete the actual value with
the -key and enter the desired flow
(range 1 ... 10 l/h).

 Confirm by pressing ENT

 For setting the Calibration gas concentration, press F2, delete the actual value with the
-key and enter the desired concentration.
Observe the indicated possible range. This range is a result of the set dilution flow rate
and the temperature of the saturated gas.
If, for instance, the temperature of the saturated gas is increasing, the minimum
concentration which may be set, will also increase.

 Press ENT to confirm. The MC-3000 will now calculate the correct flow of the saturated gas
in order to achieve the desired concentration and will send an according signal to the mass flow
controller. The flow of the saturated gas will automatically be readjusted if temperature of the
saturated gas changes in order to keep the concentration stable.

 Allow the system to stabilise (5-10 minutes) after a setting has been changed.

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Tracker # 349; 15.11.2005; MC3000 #006; NIST equation

120
110
100
90
Reading Hg [µg/m³]

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
5 min
time

Figure: typical mercury concentration signal of a Mercury Tracker 3000 which is fed with
calibration gas from a MC-3000 at different Hg concentration levels.

In this display you get also information about operational hours, the time until maintenance
(exchange of activated carbon coal cartridge) should be done and actual temperature of calibration
cell.

Leave the window with ESC.

[Link] Set date and time

By pressing F2 – Date / Time you can change

these dates if necessary.
The date can be edited by pressing F1 again
and the time by pressing F2 again. F1 Date : 28. 11. 01

F2 Time : 11 : 35 : 27

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[Link] Set Temp-Offset
By pressing F3 – Temp - Offset you can set a
correction for the temperature measurement of
the saturation cell. By pressing the arrow-keys
you can vary these numbers. The number
entered will be added to the temperature which
is measured by the temperature sensor which
extends into the saturation cell. The
temperature sensor is factory calibrated (see
certificate).
With this function any offset, caused by
temperature inhomogeneity inside the saturation chamber, can be compensated.

[Link] Set Conc-Offset

By pressing F4 – Conc - Offset you can set a
compensation for a concentration offset. The
number entered will be subtracted from the
entered concentration. From the resulting
concentration the saturation flow is calculated.
With this function an offset, observable by an
intercept of a linear calibration function, can be
compensated. The use of a Conc. Offset value
different from Zero is only recommended, if the
offset is not caused by the mercury analyzer.

Calibration Tracker-3000

140
y = 0,9605x + 3,3647
120 R2 = 0,9997
100
Cal. gas Hg [µg/m³]

80

60

40

20

0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Reading Tracker Hg [µg/m³]

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With the arrow -key you can go to page 2 and get the information about the status of temperature
and flow of the saturation gas stream. It’s also possible in this menu by pressing F1, to activate
manually the internal valve for calibration gas or F2 to simulate the calibration status on the VM-
3000.

[Link] Select equation for mercury vapor pressure calculation

In this menu the equation is selected, on which

the calculation of the mercury vapor concentration
in the saturation cell is based.

 Press F3 – Service Mode in the main menue.

 The Enter Service Code Menu is displayed.

Enter the code 753 and press ENT.

By pressing F1- Conc. Calculation one can toggle between Standard and NIST.

4.5.3 Manual Operation

By pressing F3 – Manual Operation in the main menu you can start a manual calibration with
one concentration (F2) or a serious of different preset calibrations (F1).

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 Press F1 – Set Conc. of [Link]

Press once more F1 for choosing a dilution flow. The
number which is set before has to be diluted first by
using the arrow back key.
The new typed in value has to be stored by pressing
the ENT key.

Then you can give in the wanted Hg-

concentration. You can choose any
concentration out of the range which is shown
in brackets. After writing a value you can
store this by pressing ENT.

In the same manner you can store up to 15

different mercury concentrations (written on 8
pages) for a calibration.

On the last page you can choose the duration

of the feeding of each concentration by
pressing F1- [Link] Duration.

By pressing F2 – [Link] Mode you can

choose between a single cycle or a multi-
cycle.

By pressing ESC you will be back in the operation main menu (see screen at the bottom on
previous page).

 Press F2 – Start Calibration

On the following screen you get the
information that the [Link] is
performed (.....), you can read the
preselected Calibration gas concentration.
Also shown is the Temperature and the
flow of the saturated mercury gas and last
the flow of the dilution gas.

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4.5.4 Interval Mode

For the automatic calibration during the measuring

cycle of an MMS you can choose different modes. If
you choose the interval mode you get the following
display:

The preselected values for the time-interval of

automatic calibration and the Concentration of the
calibration gas are shown, also the actual time.

The Calibration gas concentration can only be changed in the service mode.
To set a new time-interval or a new duration of calibration press F1 - Set Interval.

 Press F1 –Cal. Check Interval

You can choose an interval between 2 and 999 hours.

Confirm your choice by pressing ENT. Zero means
deactivation.

 Press F2 –Cal. Check Duration

You can choose a duration for the [Link]
between 1 and 999 sec.

After setting new values press ESC to return

to the Interval Mode. The fixed interval time
starts to count down.

90 sec before the interval has reached its end, the VM-3000 will perform automatically an
autozero (giving out already the signal CAL ).
During the following Calibration check, the actual Calibration gas concentration and the
remaining time until Calibration Check end are shown on the display .

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4.5.5 Fixed Time Mode

If you choose the Fixed Time Mode you get the following display:

The preselected value for the time of automatic

calibration and the Concentration of the calibration
gas are shown, also the actual time.

The Calibration gas concentration can only be

changed in the service mode.
To set a new time for an automatic calibration or a
new duration of calibration

 Press F1 – Set Cal. Time

 Press F1 –Cal. Start Time

You can choose a daily time for the Calibration
check. Every day at the fixed time a calibration
check will be performed. Give in the hour, press
ENT to confirm, give in minutes, press ENT to
confirm. 99:99 means deactivation.

 Press F2 –Cal. Check Duration

You can choose a duration for the [Link]
between 1 and 999 sec.

After setting new values press ESC to return

to the Interval Mode. The fixed interval time
starts to count down.

90 sec before the fixed time is reached, the

VM-3000 will perform automatically an Auto Zero
(giving out already the signal CAL ).
During the following Calibration check, the actual
Calibration gas concentration and the remaining time
until Calibration Check end are shown on the display.

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4.6 Error Messages
Following error messages provide the user with a warning of possible malfunctions:

ERROR Cause for the message Suggested actions

MESSAGE
ERROR T-Cell temperature of evaporation wait, until set temperature is
cell is out of range reached if instrument is still
(37 °C ... 42 °C) in warm up phase
ERROR Flow-Sat. calculated saturation air note actual temperature on
flow and actual saturation the display and observe
air flow are not change after 15 minutes
corresponding
ERROR Flow-Dil. calculated and actual check carrier gas
dilution air flow are not
corresponding
ERROR Roomtemp Temperature of check ambient temperature,
condensation cell is out of it should be in the range of
range (5 °C ... 30 °C) 10 °C ... 25 °C
Temp-Drift ! The temperature of the go into "Service Mode" and
Sat.-Flow out of condensation cell has check allowed concentration
Range! changed thus the set range. Set new concentration
concentration has shifted out within indicated range.
of the allowed range
Change absorber ! The external absorber the external absorption
cartridge was in operation cartridge should be replaced
for 9855 hours. following the instructions
given in ch. 5.1.
RS232-Error Serial communication contact service
between microprocessor and
mass flow controllers
interrupted

4.7 Maintenance
4.7.1 Replacement of the external carbon filter (part-No. 404-04)
A carbon filter is installed on the rear side of the unit. Even though the capacity of this filter is
oversized for standard use, replacement is recommended on a regular basis every 24.000 hours of
operation. A message is displayed to remind the user of changing the filter.
For filter replacement, disconnect carrier gas and carefully pull out the filter from the holding
clamps. Remove filter from the tubing. Now connect tubing and insert spare filter into the filter
holder. Connect carrier gas again.

WARNING: the used filter contains mercury in varying amounts, depending on the time of usage
and concentrations passed through. Applicable hazardous waste regulations have to be observed
when filters are disposed. It is recommended to pack used filters into a plastic bag, seal it and ship
back to supplier of the instrument for absorber material refill.

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FIGURE: EXTERNAL CARBON FILTER

CAUTION:
pull power plug before opening the instrument
!

4.7.2 Preventive maintenance

[Link] Replacement of the internal carbon cartridge (part.-No.201-04)

For security reasons the MC-3000 has a pressure relief valve installed inside the case. On the
outlet of this valve a carbon filter is installed. This filter will prevent mercury vapor from escaping
uncontrolled into the ambient if the valve should open.
Replacement of this filter is recommended every 3 years.

[Link] Replacement of air inlet filter (part-No.101-07)

A 1 µm air filter is installed behind the carrier gas inlet connector fitting. This filter protects the
interior of the instrument from particles and aerosols. The filter is impregnated with a color
indicator for saturation with moisture and oil. At least if the color changes to brown the filter has
to be replaced. However it is recommended to replace it regularly every 3 years.

4.7.3 General Inspection of the Instrument

The instrument should be checked regularly for tightness of connectors. The interior of the
instrument should be inspected from time to time for damages of tubing and glass parts. Every
now and then the filling level of the mercury in the saturation vessel and the condensation vessel
should be checked. The bottom of both vessels should be covered completely with mercury.

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4.7.4 Cleaning and Decontamination of the instrument

Warning:
Care must be taken that the glass bottles which contain liquid mercury are not
damaged. In case of removal of these bottles they must be completely closed with
tightly closing plugs / caps. Also tubing, glassware and any other components of
the instrument which are in contact with the mercury laden air produced inside the
instrument may have absorbed mercury; these shall be packed inside plastic bags
and sealed. Applicable waste regulations have to be observed when these parts
are disposed.

4.8 Arrangement of modules and components

FIGURE: INTERIOR OF THE INSTRUMENT

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4.9 Technical Information

Instrument type MC-3000-A

Manufacturer Mercury Instruments
Generated calibration gas Elemental mercury vapor in air
Operation principle Evaporization followed by condensation at
known temperature
Mercury source elemental (metallic) mercury
Mass of total mercury filling approx. 200 g
Heated cell temperature approx. 40 °C, temperature controlled
Range of mercury vapor generated approx. 10 µg/m³ to 400 µg/m³ (depending
on ambient temperature and dilution flow)
Resolution 1 µg/m³ Hg
Reproducibility 1 - 5 % (depending on saturation
temperature and flow settings
Carrier gas type Air (standard, optional argon, nitrogen)
Carrier gas flow 600 l/h max. for air
Carrier gas pressure 1,5 bar max.
Printer Output parallel (Centronics)
Electrical power consumption max. ca. 200 VA @ 230 V
Power supply 115 - 230 VAC / 50/60 Hz / 1.74 A
Main fuse 2x 1.25 A
Dimensions 50 x 18.5 x 36 cm (WxHxD)
Weight approx. 9 kg

Main Fuses

The fuse compartment is located on the rear of the unit between the power cord receptacle and the
power switch. It contains two fuses. Fuse type: 1.25 A (slow blow type).

CAUTION:
pull power plug before opening the fuse compartment!

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5. Maintenance
5.1 Particle filter
Under average operation conditions, the sample gas filters have to be
inspected regularly. If a stain by particulate matter is visible, the filter
membrane has to be replaced. Expected time interval for a filter
replacement is 3 ... 6 months, depending on dust concentration of the air.
For filter replacement carefully screw out the front part of the filter holder.
Remove sealing ring and filter membrane. Insert spare filter membrane,
sealing ring and screw in front part of the filter holder. Make sure
everything is gas tight.

Figure: Filter membrane replacement

Figure: Sample inlet filter

5.2 Inlinefilter (police-filter)

If the particlefilter at the different sampling points are inspected and
changed regularly, those inline particle filters should not get very
dirty. A standard replacement every year should be enough. In
caseone filter seems to be dirty it can be easily disconnected from the
FEP-tubings and changed. The small tygon tubing pieces at the both
ends can be used again.
Obeye the right direction of the filter. The gas should reach the inside
of the filter paper and stream through the outside to the valve units.

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5.3 Replacement of the carbon cartridge for zero air
The internal carbon cartridge of the VM-3000 should be replaced annually.

 CAUTION: Disconnect from mains voltage first!

Disconnect the "sample in" tubing on the front panel of the photometer. Disconnect the power
plug and the RS232 plug on the rear side of the photometer. Open the four screws with which the
photometer is mounted. Pull out the photometer carefully and place the instrument on a flat
surface with its rear panel facing to you. Then loosen the two screws on the back of the VM-3000
and remove the top cover of the case by pulling it towards you. The carbon cartridge is now
visible and can be removed from its holding clamps. To replace the carbon cartridge the hose has
to be pulled off.

5.4 Care and maintenance

 The VM-3000 should be maintained regularly once a year. Following service work has to
be done: Replacement of the pinch valve tubing (part No. 203-12), check of the optical
cell and of the ínner tubing for visible deposits.
 If the VM-3000 is in permanent operation the membrane pump should be replaced every
two years.

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6. Service menu of the photometer

Stop measuring by 2x pressing ESC. Press F4- "Service" in the main menu and the program
jumps into the Service mode.

After entering the code 321 [ENT] you have access

to the service mode:

6.1 List of calibration factors

The actual calibration factor and all previously entered calibration factors can be recalled in form
of a list on the display.

After pressing F1- Calibration in the service mode, following page will appear:

The actual calibration factor is marked by an arrow.

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6.2 Entering a new calibration factor
 NOTE:
Every alteration of the calibration factor influences the measurements. Therefore
the calibration factor should only be changed after previous determination with a
suitable calibration gas source (e.g. Mercury Calibrator MC-3000 by Mercury
Instruments).

Each VM-3000 has been calibrated before delivery. Every two years a calibration check is
recommended. According to regulations which may apply to your special application more
frequent recalibrations may be necessary.

 ATTENTION: If parts of the VM-3000 in contact with sample gas are contaminated
with mercury retaining substances like sulphur, an immediate calibration check is
recommended.

After pressing F1- "Calibration" and

pressing F1 again, a new calibration factor
can be entered.

6.3 Setting date and time

Press F2- "Set Date/Time" in the service menu.

Press F1 to edit date

Press F2 to edit time

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6.4 Device data
Press F3- “Device data” in the service menu to see some informations about the photometer:
There are given the operational hours, the lamp voltage and the software version.

Operational Hours: 425 h

Lamp Voltage: 4.3 V
Software-Version: 3.02

Copyright: Mercury Instruments GmbH

IMT Innovative Messtechnik GmbH
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6.5 Chk. Heating optical cell

By pressing “F3-Chk. Heating opt. cell” it is possible to switch the control of the heating ON or
OFF. If it is switched ON, you can see the heating phases in the following service menu (9-8-7).

6.6 Set Status Mode

Press F1 to F3 if the status output should be
changed from the default setting, which is
active opened (= normally closed).

6,7 Set pressure Cal. Data

In the case of PT-correction = ON (activated), the instrument needs the calibration data of this
sensor for calculating. You can see those datas by pressing F4- Set Pressure Cal. Data on page 2
of the service menu

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If for some reasons the PT-correction factors have been deleted (for example after an EPROM has
been replaced or after the buffer battery of the microprocessor has been replaced), it may be
necessary to restore them.
 After pressing F1- Set gradient you can enter the gradient (practically you use the same value
as noted in the instruments calibration certificate)
 After pressing F2- Set constant you can enter the offset (practically you use the same value as
noted in the instruments calibration certificate)
 Press ESC to leave the Service Mode.

6.8 Correction of reading to Standard Pressure and Temperature (STP)

Conditions
In some cases the user wants to read the mercury concentrations based on mass per standard cubic
meter.
A pressure and a temperature sensor are installed close to the optical cell to allow correction of the
readings for standard temperature and pressure (STP) conditions.
The actual pressure and temperature readings are displayed in the service mode window (see
chapter 6.8, function check, page 38).

After selecting F2 – PT-correction you can activate (ON) or de-activate (OFF) the pT-correction
function.

If for some reason (perhaps after changing the PT-sensor) you have to evaluate new calibration
factors for this sensor, you have to follow this procedure:
 Select Service Mode (see page 51)
 Service Code 7 5 3 + Enter
The following screen indicates what you shall do. For this procedure you need a vacuum-pump for
pressure and underpressure.

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Open the photometer cover. Disconnect the tubing at the pump inlet. Connect the vacuumpump
with the sample-in-fitting of the photometer. Close the outlet tubing of the PT-sensor. Create a
pressure of 1200 mbar and press ENTER. Release the pressure. After that you will get another
screen with the instruction to set 500 mbar pressure. Do this the same way. After that procedure
you will get a new calibration-function. Please note this function for any later needs.
After this pressure sensor calibration connect the tubings again at the pump and close the cover of
the photometer.

6.9 Manual functional check of status contacts and zero valve

The status contacts and the operation of the zero valve can be checked manually.

 Select Service Mode (see page 51)

 Enter Service Code 9 8 7 + Enter
 Select the wanted function by pressing the 1 – 5 keys
 Press ESC to leave the Service Mode

In this window also the values for pressure and temperature of the sample are displayed (see last
chapter).
If the control of the heating cell is activated one can see this also in this screen. The messages
ON/OFF are switching because of intermittent heating (T-probe should be >/= 40°).

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7. Technical information

7.1 Technical specifications

Instrument type mercury monitor Mercury Vapor Monitor VM-3000
Instrument type multiplexer unit Gasmux GM-3000
Measuring component Mercury vapor Hg°
Measurement principle Atom absorption
Wavelength 253,7 nm
UV-source electrodeless mercury discharge lamp
Method of stabilizing optically with reference beam; thermally
Optical cell entirely of fused silica Suprasil, l= 230 mm
Cell temperature ca. 60 °C, heated
Valve module temperature ca. 65 °C, heated
Measuring ranges 0,1 - 100; 1 - 1000; 1 - 2000 [µg/m³]
Sensitivity 0.1 [µg/m³]
Sample gas flow 100 - 150 l/h
Purging gas flow 400 -500 l/h
Analogue output Hg concentration in real time; 4 - 20 mA
Digital outputs Serial (RS 232) for PC connection, Modbus
Electrical power consumption max.500 - 750 W
Power supply System:115 VAC / 60 Hz
VM-3000/Gasmux/Valve units: 230V
Dimensions 200 x 80 x 60 cm (HxWxD)
Weight ca. 100 kg

7.2 Influencing effects

Operating temperature 0 °C ... 40 °C
Sample temperature max. 65 °C
Operating humidity ca. 90 % max. R.H.
Sample gas humidity, max. dew point < 40 °C
CE approval according to 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC

7.3 Storage and transport

The interior of the MMS should be kept save from moisture and hard shocks.

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APPENDIX 1

EC-Declaration of Conformity
The Company: Mercury Instruments GmbH
Liebigstrasse 5
D-85757 Karlsfeld
Germany
Declares that the product: VM-3000 Mercury Analyzer
Intended purpose: Automatic measurement of mercury at trace
concentration levels in air and other gases

conforms with the basic requirements of the relevant EC directives.

A conformity assessment method as provided in the directives has been executed.
The following harmonized standards were applied:

CENELENC EN 50 081-1 : 1992 CENELENC EN 61000-3-3 : 1996

CENELENC EN 50 081-2 : 1993 CENELENC EN 61 000-4-2 : 1995
CENELENC EN 50 082-2 : 1995 CENELENC EN 61 000-4-4 : 1995
CENELENC EN 55 011 : 1991 CENELENC EN 61 000-4-3 : 1996
CENELENC EN 55 011 : 1991 CENELENC EN 61 000-4-6 : 1996
CENELENC EN 61000-3-2 : 1998 CENELENC ENV 50 204 : 1995

The tests regarding above standards have been conducted by Intertek Deutschland GmbH,
Kaufbeuren/Germany (Test Reports Nr. 97KFE163/98-01-14 and 00KFE1188/00-11-21).
The test documents are available for inspection.

This declaration is submitted by:

Karlsfeld, 22nd June, 2007 Dr. Alfred Sauerer

(CEO)

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APPENDIX 2

EC-Declaration of Conformity
The Company: Mercury Instruments GmbH
Liebigstrasse 5
D-85757 Karlsfeld
Germany
Declares that the product: GM-3000 Multiplexer Controlunit
Intended purpose: Automatic switching for several measurement points

is conform with the basic requirements of the relevant EC directives.

A conformity assessment method as provided in the directives has been executed.
The following harmonized standards were applied:

CENELENC EN 61 000-4-2
CENELENC EN 61 000-4-3
CENELENC EN 61 000-4-4
CENELENC EN 61 000-4-5
CENELENC EN 61 000-4-6
CENELENC EN 61 000-4-11
CENELENC EN 61 010

The tests regarding above standards have been conducted by Intertek Deutschland GmbH,
Kaufbeuren/Germany. The test documents are available for inspection.

This declaration is submitted by:

Karlsfeld, 22nd June, 2007 Dr. Alfred Sauerer

(CEO)

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Appendix 3:
Material Safety Data sheet

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APPENDIX 4:
Diagram collection of all terminals and wirings

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INDEX

A H
application ...................................................................... 6 Heating opt. cell ............................................................ 53

C I
calibration factor .......................................................... 51 IDENTICAL TIMES .......................................................... 31
enter new ................................................................. 52 influencing effects ......................................................... 56
Components ................................................................... 6 Installation of
concentration units sample filters ............................................................ 23
select ........................................................................ 26 sampling lines ........................................................... 22
connections
electrical ................................................................... 12
power ....................................................................... 14 M
Main Menu
D Multiplexer ............................................................... 28
maintenance ................................................................. 50
data communication ..................................................... 12 Maintenance
date ............................................................................... 52 carbon cartridge ....................................................... 50
Declaration of Conformity ...................................... 57, 58 filter .......................................................................... 49
device data ................................................................... 53 measuring range
DIFFERENT TIMES.......................................................... 31 select ........................................................................ 27
Duration Modbus ......................................................................... 18
of auto zero .............................................................. 26 multiplexer
PC-controlled operation ........................................... 28
Multiplexer
E stand alone operation .............................................. 30

EC-Declaration ........................................................ 57, 58

Electrical connections ................................................... 12 P
Ethernet/IP connector .................................................. 18
Parameters
set ............................................................................. 25
F pressure [Link] ........................................................... 53
PT-correction................................................................. 54
filter
maintenance of ........................................................ 49
Filter R
membrane replacement ..... 49
Flow response time
schematic ................................................................. 11 set ............................................................................. 27
functional check
status contacts ......................................................... 55
zero valve ................................................................. 55 S
Safety
G information ................................................................. 2
Sample inlet filters
Gas Flow ....................................................................... 11 installation of ............................................................ 23
sample lines
installation of ............................................................ 22

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Service menu ................................................................ 51 TRANSFER-PROTOCOL .................................................. 20

specifications ................................................................ 56 transport ....................................................................... 56
Start-up
of multiplexer-analyzer unit ..................................... 24
Status Mode.................................................................. 53 Z
Zero Adjustment
T manually ................................................................... 25
Zero interval .................................................................. 26
time............................................................................... 52

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