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ZN2N1ME-06
Instruction Manual
of
Nitrogen Detector ND-210
In the NSX-2100 system, the following accessories can be used for different types of samples.
Read the instruction manuals of each additional unit.
(There are some unsupported combinations. When adding new accessories, update the unit software
and the PC program.)
• Electric furnace (HF-210 and VF-210) : For combustion, decomposition, and gas control
• Automatic Boat Controller (ABC-210) : For carrying samples into HF-210
• Automatic Sample Changer for solid samples (ASC-240S)
An automatic boat controller is built in.
• Automatic Sample Changer for liquid samples (ASC-250L)
When using HF-210, use with ABC-210.
• Gas Injector (GI-210 or GI-220) : For gas sample measurement
(3) Though this manual was prepared carefully, contact local distributor when mistakes, omissions, or
missing pages are found. The system program windows in this manual may be different depending
on the version of the software.
(4) For any circumstances resulting from usage of results of ND-210, we do not take any
responsibility regardless of (3).
(5) Assign specific operators and supervisors when using this unit.
(6) Follow the contents in this manual. When troubles or damages occur by neglecting the contents in
this manual, we do not guarantee units even within the guarantee term.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL ANALYTECH has the copyrights of this manual and the unit software.
Other company and product names are their trademarks and registered trademarks.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this instruction manual with care before use.
Keep the manual at hand when operating the unit.
Security can not be assured if the unit is operated without following the instructions in this manual.
Contact a local distributor if any questions, errors, or omissions are found.
WARNING
Information under this sign explains critical operations which contain risk of death or
serious casualties.
CAUTION
Information under this sign explains critical operations which contain risk of human
casualties or damages to surrounding objects.
POINT
Information under this sign explains important and useful information for utilizing the
unit.
Labels
The following labels are attached to this unit. Always follow the instructions in the labels.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the following cautions carefully to use the unit correctly and safely.
Installation
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place where temperature is 15 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Failure to do so can lead to a fire or unstable operation.
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place free from direct sunlight.
Failure to do so can lead to a fire.
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place free from strong vibration or continuous weak vibration.
Failure to do so can lead to unstable operation.
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place free from strong electromagnetic field.
Failure to do so can lead to unstable operation.
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place where humidity is 80% or less.
Failure to do so can lead to a fire or cause electric shock.
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place free from corrosive gas.
Failure to do so can lead to deterioration of the unit.
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place free from much dust.
Failure to do so can lead to a fire or cause electric shock.
CAUTION
Install the unit in a place where fire is not used.
Failure to do so can lead to a fire.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Install the unit on a flat surface to avoid displacement of units.
CAUTION
Ventilate the room by a ventilating fan, etc. Failure to do so may affect the health by the
vapor or gas generated from chemicals.
CAUTION
When moving the unit, two persons should hold the unit bottom. The unit is heavy and
the injury by dropping the unit on the foot may be caused.
During Usage
CAUTION
Use micro syringes specified by the unit manufacturer.
CAUTION
Appoint specific supervisors and operators for this unit.
CAUTION
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands to prevent electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not modify, damage, or put together the power cable.
Do not use the current under the rating or the power cable of the voltage value.
By placing heavy objects on the cable, heating or putting together the cable or using the
current under the rating, the cable is broken by temperature raise to cause a fire and
electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not remove the covers of the unit except for our servicemen.
Electric shock or fire can be caused.
CAUTION
Check that the earth terminal is properly connected to prevent electric shock.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
When handling chemicals, put on safety glasses and gloves to protect skin and eyes.
Do not inhale chemical vapor.
CAUTION
Check the unit every day before use. Failure to check can lead to reduced performance
of the unit, and even to serious accidents.
In Case of Accidents
WARNING
When accidents occur to this unit, immediately inform supervisors and take an
emergency procedure. While causes are unclear or troubles are not solved,
never restart the unit.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Names and Functions of ND-210 Unit
1-1. ND-210 Unit Names and Functions 1-1
1-2. ND-210 Inside Names and Functions 1-2
1-3. ND-210 Rear Names and Functions 1-3
Section 2: Parts Check
2-1. Parts for ND-210 2-1
2-2. Parts for Vertical Furnace 2-2
2-2-1. Parts for ND-210/SD-210 Gas Dryer Set for Vertical Furnace 2-2
2-2-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace 2-2
(NSX-2100V/oil sample)
2-2-3. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace 2-3
(NSX-2100V/aqueous sample)
2-2-4. Injection Port Set for ND-210 Manual 2-3
2-3. Parts for Horizontal Furnace 2-3
2-3-1. Parts for ND-210/SD-210 Gas Dryer Set for Horizontal Furnace 2-3
2-3-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Horizontal Furnace (NSX-2100H) 2-4
Section 3: Installation
3-1. Installation Conditions 3-1
3-2. Installation Space 3-1
3-3. Power Preparation 3-2
3-3-1. Power 3-2
3-3-2. Grounding 3-2
3-4. Supply Gas Line 3-2
3-4-1. Line Preparation 3-2
3-4-2. Line Connection 3-2
3-5. Preparation of ND-210 for Vertical Furnace 3-3
3-5-1. Lines of Pyrolysis Tube Outlet and the Tube Dryer Vertical Furnace) 3-3
3-5-2. Buffer Tank Setting (Vertical Furnace) 3-5
3-6. Preparation of ND-210 for Horizontal Furnace 3-6
3-6-1. Lines of Pyrolysis Tube Outlet and the Tube Dryer (Horizontal Furnace) 3-6
3-6-2. Lines of the Tube Dryer at the Unit Rear (Horizontal Furnace) 3-7
3-6-3. Buffer Tank Setting (Horizontal Furnace) 3-8
3-7. Ozone Scrubber Setting 3-9
3-8. Vacuum Pump Connection 3-10
3-9. Cable Connection 3-11
3-9-1. Communication Cable Connection 3-11
3-9-2. Power Cable Connection 3-11
3-9-3. Gas Sensor Power Cable Connection 3-11
3-9-4. Vacuum Pump Power Cable Connection 3-11
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Section 4: Preparation
4-1. Measurement Principles 4-1
4-1-1. Samples Inappropriate for Measurement 4-2
4-1-2. Interference in Chemiluminescence Method 4-2
4-2. Ozonizer 4-3
4-3. Parameter Settings 4-4
4-4. Measurement Monitor Display 4-9
4-4-1. Real-time Monitor 4-9
4-4-2. Recent 4-9
4-4-3. Monitor Setting 4-10
Section 5: Troubleshooting
5-1. No Power to the Unit 5-1
5-2. No Gas Flow 5-1
5-3. Operation Button “Start” Does Not Flash 5-2
5-4. No Peak 5-2
5-5. Unstable Peak 5-3
5-6. Measurement Time is Too Long 5-3
5-7. Unstable Measurement Values 5-4
5-8. Measurement Does Not End 5-4
5-9. Troubles Occur after Changing Gas Cylinder or Gas Line 5-4
Section 6: Error Messages and Measures 6-1
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
7-1. Inspection 7-1
7-1-1. Daily Inspection 7-1
7-1-2. Periodical Inspection 7-3
7-1-3. Performance Inspection 7-5
7-2. Maintenance 7-6
7-2-1. Septum Change 7-6
7-2-2. Washing of Trap Tube and Female Ball Joint 7-6
7-2-3. Reactivation of Catalyst in Pyrolysis Tube 7-6
7-2-4. Change of Catalyst in Pyrolysis Tube 7-6
7-2-5. Tube Dryer Change 7-7
7-2-6. Fuse Change 7-7
7-2-7. Silica Filter Change 7-8
7-3. Storage of the Unit 7-9
Section 8: Specifications 8-1
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Section 9: Consumables
9-1. ND-210 9-1
9-2. Consumables for Vertical Furnace 9-1
9-2-1. ND-210 / SD-210 Gas Dryer for Vertical Furnace 9-1
9-2-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace (oil sample) 9-2
9-2-3. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace (aqueous sample) 9-2
9-2-4. Injection Port Set for ND-210 Manual 9-2
9-3. Consumables for Horizontal Furnace 9-3
9-3-1. ND-210 / SD-210 Gas Dryer for Horizontal Furnace 9-3
9-3-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Horizontal Furnace (NSX-2100H) 9-3
9-4. Maintenance Parts 9-3
9-5. Parts Pictures 9-4
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Section 1: Names and Functions of ND-210 Units
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1 3
1-1
Section 1: Names and Functions of ND-210 Units
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4
2
1-2
Section 1: Names and Functions of ND-210 Units
1-3. ND-210 Rear Names and Functions
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3 9
4 10
11
12
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1-3
Section 1: Names and Functions of ND-210 Units
No. Names Indications Functions
6 Fuse holder FUSE 2A Use proper fuses.
TYPE T
7 Power connector a.c.POWER Use power cable based on our specification.
8 Oxygen exhaust EXHAUST A PTFE tube (φ4/2) comes out here.
O2
9 Sample gas EXHAUST A PTFE tube (φ4/2) for sample gas comes out here.
exhaust SAMPLE To measure nitrogen and sulfur simultaneously,
connect this line to the sulfur detector.
10 Oxygen inlet GAS IN O2 gas inlet.
O2
11 Sample gas inlet GAS IN A PTFE tube (φ4/2) for sample gas comes out here.
SAMPLE Pass the tube through the buffer tank connector and
insert it completely. The line tip should have a
diagonal cut.
12 Pump suction port VACUUM Connect the vacuum pump tube to this tube.
PUMP
1-4
Section 2: Parts Check
2-1
Section 2: Parts Check
2-2-1. Parts for ND-210/SD-210 Gas Dryer Set for Vertical Furnace
Table 2-2. Parts List of ND-210/SD-210 Gas Dryer Set for Vertical Furnace
2-2-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace (NSX-2100V/oil sample)
The following parts are optional and may not be included in the package depending on the purchased
configuration.
Table 2-3. Parts List of Pyrolysis Tube Set for TS Vertical Furnace
No. Parts names Quantity Check column Remarks
1 Outer pyrolysis tube φ30 L375 1 pc
2 Inner pyrolysis tube φ22 L227 1 pc
3 Spring for pyrolysis tube 2 pcs
4 Female ball joint 1 pc Packed in separate
box.
5 Oxidation catalyst 30g (platinum) 1 pc
6 φ6 Connector (30-6U-S), straight 1 pc
2-2
Section 2: Parts Check
2-2-3. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace (NSX-2100V/aqueous
sample)
The following parts are optional and may not be included in the package depending on the purchased
configuration.
The following parts are optional and may not be included in the package depending on the purchased
configuration.
Table 2-5. ND-210 Parts List of Injection Port Set for ND-210 Manual
2-3-1. Parts for ND-210/SD-210 Gas Dryer Set for Horizontal Furnace
Table 2-6. Parts List of ND-210/SD-210 Gas Dryer Set for Horizontal Furnace
Parts names Quantity Check Remarks
No.
column
1 Female ball joint 1 pc
2 Lure lock 1 pc They are already
assembled.
3 Filter holder (PFA-25) 1 pc
4 Silica filter (QR100) 1 pc
5 Lure hub (Female) 1 pc
6 Tube dryer 1 pc
2-3
Section 2: Parts Check
Parts names Quantity Check Remarks
No.
column
2 pcs For the electric furnace
7 Clamp for tube dryer
rear
For the sample gas inlet
8 PTFE tube φ6/4 3cm 2 pcs and the outlet of the
tube dryer
1 pc For the sample gas
9 φ6/4 elbow connector (30-6RUE4-C) outlet of the tube dryer
φ6/4 One-touch connector For the dry gas inlet and
10 2 pcs the outlet of the tube
socket elbow 6-4 dryer
1 pc For a buffer tank to a
11 PTFE tube φ4/2 45cm tube dryer
12 Buffer tank 1 pc
13 Buffer tank clamp with two screws 1 set
Thermal insulator (with a magnet 1 pc For the electric furnace
14 door
sheet)
Protection plate for a pyrolysis tube 1 pc Spacer for the pyrolysis
15 tube tip
(with a magnet sheet)
2-3-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Horizontal Furnace (NSX-2100H)
The following parts are optional and may not be included in the package depending on the purchased
configuration.
Table 2-7. Parts List of Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Horizontal Furnace (NSX-2100H)
No. Parts names Quantity Check column Remarks
1 Outer pyrolysis tube φ30 L410 1 pc
2 Inner pyrolysis tube φ22 L227 1 pc
3 Spring for pyrolysis tube 2 pcs
4 Oxidation catalyst 30g (platinum) 1 pc Packed in separate
box.
φ6/4 reducer elbow connector
5
(30-6RUE4-C) 1 pc
Electric furnace inlet stainless ring for
6
NS (with a ring stopper) 1 set
7 Ring of the electric furnace outlet 1 pc
Heat shield panel of the electric
8 2 pcs/set
furnace outlet
2-4
Section 3: Installation
Section 3: Installation
Necessary space, power, and gas lines for ND-210 installation are described in this section.
If troubles or damages are caused by negligence of the above conditions, we can not guarantee units
even within the guarantee term.
3-1
Section 3: Installation
3-3-1. Power
3-3-2. Grounding
The gas line for the electric furnace will branched off, so there is no need to prepare an exclusive line
for ND-210.
(1) Connect a three-way connector (4TTT-S) to the oxygen line inlet of the electric furnace
(VF-210 or HF-210) rear.
(2) Connect a line for oxygen gas to “GAS IN O2” of ND-210 rear.
3-2
Section 3: Installation
3-5-1. Lines of Pyrolysis Tube Outlet and the Tube Dryer (Vertical Furnace)
(1) Open the front door of the electric furnace, pass the tube dryer though the rear from the unit duct.
About two-thirds of the tube dryer should be outside of the unit.
(2) Set a φ6 one-touch connector (PLGJ6-4) to the connector of the dryer side.
(3) Connect a PTFE tube φ4/2 90cm and put it out to the unit rear.
(3) Connect
PTFE tube (2) Connect one-touch
φ4/2 90cm
and put it connector (5) Set φ6
out to the (PLGJ6-4) to the connector
unit rear. connector of tube (30-6U-S).
dryer.
3-3
Section 3: Installation
(7) Fix the tube dryer to the unit rear with a wire.
(8) Set a φ6 one-touch connector (PLGJ6-4) to the connector of the dryer side.
(9) Connect the PTFE tube of ND-210 “EXHAUST O2” to the connector of the tube dryer side.
(10) Connect the PTFE tube of ND-210 “EXHAUST SAMPLE” to a duct leading to a ventilation
system. When using ND-210 together with the SD-210, connect this line to SD-210 “SAMPLE
IN”.
(9) Connect
“EXHAUST
O2” tube to the
tube dryer.
3-4
Section 3: Installation
Combustion gas from the electric furnace is passed through a tube dryer, once stored in a buffer tank,
and then transmitted into the detector. The procedure for setting a buffer tank is as follows.
When setting lines to the buffer tank, use the sleeve inside the nut to fix firmly.
(2) Take the PTFE tube from “GAS IN SAMPLE” of ND-210 rear and insert it though the inlet
connector of the tank. Insert it completely. The line tip should have a diagonal cut.
(To connect SD-210 to ND-210, cut the line tip to be flat. To switch back to one detector after
cutting the line tip flat, the tube tip should be 5mm from the top surface of the buffer tank.)
(3) Set a φ6/4 PTFE tube 3cm to the dryer top. Connect a φ6/4 reducer elbow connector
(30-6RUE4-C) to the end.
(4) Connect a φ4/2 PTFE tube 45cm to (3) and connect the free end to the other connector (not pass
through) of the buffer tank.
3-5
Section 3: Installation
3-6. Preparation of ND-210 for Horizontal Furnace
3-6-1. Lines of Pyrolysis Tube Outlet and the Tube Dryer (Horizontal Furnace)
(1) Set a φ6/4 PTFE tube 3cm to both ends of the tube dryer.
(3) Connect the tube dryer to the opposite side of the filter.
(4) Set a φ6 one-touch connector (PLGJ6-4) to the connector of the dryer side.
(5) Set the female ball joint to the pyrolysis tube with a clip φ18 (long) for ball joint.
3-6
Section 3: Installation
3-6-2. Lines of the Tube Dryer at the Unit Rear (Horizontal Furnace)
(1) Fix the tube dryer to the electric furnace rear with a wire lock.
(2) Set a φ6 one-touch connector (PLGJ6-4) to the connector of the dryer side.
(3) Connect the PTFE tube of “EXHAUST O2” of ND-210 rear to (2) φ6 one-touch connector
(PLGJ6-4) from the furnace rear.
(4) Connect the φ4/2 PTFE tube of “EXHAUST SAMPLE” of ND-210 rear to the duct to the exhaust
utilities. (When checking the gas leakage of the whole system, connect the attached ball joint
here.)
3-7
Section 3: Installation
3-6-3. Buffer Tank Setting (Horizontal Furnace)
Combustion gas from the electric furnace is passed through the tube dryer, stored in the buffer tank,
and then transmitted into the detector. The procedures for setting the buffer tank and connecting the
lines are described. When connecting lines to the buffer tank bottom, use the sleeve inside the nut to
fix them firmly.
(2) Take the PTFE tube from “GAS IN SAMPLE” of ND-210 rear and insert it deeply through the
inlet connector (with sleeves) of the tank. The line tip should have a diagonal cut.
(3) Set the φ 6/4 elbow connector (30-6RUE4-C) to the dryer tip.
(4) Connect the tube dryer tip and the buffer tank connector (which does not pass through) by using
the φ4/2 PTFE tube 45cm.
Fig. 3-7 Line Connection of Buffer Tank and Tube Dryer at ND-210 Rear
3-8
Section 3: Installation
To treat gas after combustion, set an ozone scrubber (a cartridge for ozone treatment) to the clamp of
the unit front.
CAUTION
Do not clog the exhaust outlet to avoid the following conditions.
• Pyrolysis tube falls off from the flange.
• Gas accumulates inside the pyrolysis tube and the glass breaks from high pressure.
(1) Open the door of ND-210 front and set the ozone scrubber to the clamp. The exhaust inlet (small)
should come to the top side.
(2) Connect the smaller flexible tube to the exhaust inlet (small) and fix it with a clamp.
(3) Connect the larger flexible tube to the exhaust outlet (big) and set a hose band.
Exhaust Inlet
Small (outer diameter 4mm)
For exhaust gas containing
ozone
Exhaust Outlet
Large (outer diameter 8mm)
For sending scrubber-treated
exhaust gas into vacuum
pump
3-9
Section 3: Installation
(1) Connect suction tube for vacuum pump to the connector of suction tube
coming from “VACUUM PUMP” of ND-210. Fix with hose band.
(2) Cut the suction tube for vacuum pump to a suitable length and connect the
free end to the vacuum pump. Fix with hose band.
(3) Turn on the power switch of vacuum pump.
(Power is supplied from ND-210, so power switch of pump should always
be on.)
Hose band
Connector
Hose band
Suction tube
connection port
Hose band
Vacuum pump
Suction tube for
vacuum pump
3-10
Section 3: Installation
Connect one of 1 to 8 “ACCESSORIES” connector of the electric furnace (HF-210 or VF-210) rear to
“MAIN UNIT” connector of ND-210 rear with attached RS-232C cable.
Connect a power cable for an optional gas sensor to “GAS SENSOR” connector of ND-210 rear.
Connect the vacuum pump power cable to “PUMP” of ND-210 rear outlet.
Power cable
3-11
Section 3: Installation
3-12
Section 4: Preparation
Section 4: Preparation
4-1. Measurement Principles
Sample is injected into a high-temperature (600 to 1100℃) pyrolysis tube by argon carrier gas.
After nitrogen compounds in the sample are pyrolyzed, it is combusted, oxidized, and converted to
nitric oxide (NO). After removing moisture from the combustion gas by a dehumidifier (tube dryer),
the following oxidation reaction occurs by reaction of NO with ozone.
NO + O3 → NO2 + O2 + hν
By this reaction, 590 to 2,500nm wavelength light is generated.
The optical intensity of this light is proportional to the NO concentration at a wide frequency range.
After emitted light is detected by a photomultiplier tube and signal processing is run, an area value is
obtained. Using the relation between area and concentration (calibration curve) obtained from
standard solutions, the total nitrogen concentration in the sample is calculated.
Though some samples generate interfering substances such as SOx and CO in the process of
decomposition to NO, there is little influence on measurement by chemiluminescence method by
pressure reduction method.
NSX-2100V(ND) Constant MFC: Mass flow controller
injection Outer pyrolysis tube
Ar ・ Sample for oil samples: Inner pyrolysis tube
MFC ・ Aqueous sample: Adapter
PC
Buffer PR
MFC
tank
O2 Photo-multiplier tube
Tube dryer (PMT)
Furnace
4-1
Section 4: Preparation
For nitrogen in samples such as azo compounds and hydrazine compounds, N2 is generated as the
main compound when pyrolyzed in a pyrolysis tube.
Therefore, recovery is extremely low in chemiluminescence method and measurement can not be run
accurately.
• Positive Interference
The frequency of chemiluminescence light from (a) substances overlap with ozone’s
chemiluminescence. But these substances are unlikely to exist in the sample gas, and
practically, there is no problem.
The chemiluminescence from (b) and (c) can be omitted in most cases by optical filters, but
in some special cases, these substances can interfere with the measurement.
Samples including chlorine (e.g. sea water) generate Cl2 and sometimes interfere with
measurement. Use acid gas removal kit (optional) to avoid this.
• Negative Interference
Negative interference occurs when interference element removes excitation energy from
excited molecules. Therefore, interference occurs when measurement element coexists with
interfering substances.
Water and carbon dioxide show negative interference. Water is removed by the dehumidifier.
When carbon dioxide concentration is stable, NO concentration is influenced at a fixed rate.
By the reduced pressure method, the pressure within the chemiluminescence cell is reduced
and intervention among molecules is decreased. Therefore, the influence of carbon dioxide
can be decreased to an irrelevant level.
4-2
Section 4: Preparation
4-2. Ozonizer
ND-210 is equipped with an ozonizer. To start the ozonizer, power and oxygen gas must be supplied
to the unit and NSX-2100 application program must be started.
POINT
When a schedule is not selected, the ozonizer can not be turned on.
Open a schedule and click [Prepare] button before running the following steps.
(1) Click or select “Control”, “Detectors”, “ND-210”, “Ozonizer”, and “On” from the menu
bar.
The check window is displayed.
4-3
Section 4: Preparation
4-3. Parameter Settings
POINT
• Parameters do not need to be newly set each time. Set parameters when necessary.
• Use “Auto” mode for usual measurements.
• Set ‘Timer’ mode when “PMT sensitivity” is set to “Low Concentration” and
integration start and end can not be detected properly.
(4) Click the right section and change parameters. (Gray items can not be changed.)
Refer to “Table 4-1. Parameters List” in the next page.
(5) Click [Step List] button to return to the step list. Changed parameters are saved at this time.
4-4
Section 4: Preparation
(6) Select “PMT sensitivity” and “Mode” in ND item of “Step List”.
Refer to “Table 4-1. Parameters List”in the next page for details.
4-5
Section 4: Preparation
Parameter Details
To detect start and end points of signal processing, select “Auto” or “Timer” and input required
parameters.
Auto: Peak is automatically detected by judging the start and end points based on the slope of
the baseline.
Timer: When measuring samples with very low concentration, peak start and end sometimes
can not be detected automatically. In this case, select “Timer” to set start and end times and run
signal processing based on the set times.
(3) O2 flow (Standard value: 600ml/min for vertical furnace, 300ml/min for horizontal furnace)
O2 for ozone generation and tube dryer
Table 4-3. Injection Volume and Recommended O2 Flow
Injection volume (μl) O2 flow (ml/min)
20 to 40 200
40 to 60 400
60 to 90 600
4-6
Section 4: Preparation
Integration
start Integration end
Measurement start Peak end detection Measurement
end
1
Detection start 5 sec.
waiting time
* After detecting peak start, the software will look back into the accumulated data and start
integration from 5 seconds before the peak start detection.
4-7
Section 4: Preparation
Measurement Integration
Measurement end
start start
(Integration end)
1
Waiting time of
integration start
2. Measurement time
4-8
Section 4: Preparation
4-4. Measurement Monitor Display
The display contents of a detector monitor are described.
POINT
By connecting SD-210, ND monitor is displayed automatically.
Click of the toolbar or click “View”, “Detector”, “ND-210”, and “ND Monitor” of the
menu to re-display the window.
4-4-2. Recent
N Signal charts of 5 most recent measurements are drawn in “Recent” window.
By selecting “Schedule Name”, it is changed to the color of the selected drawing.
4-9
Section 4: Preparation
• Chart Scale: The setting of the vertical axis of the displayed chart can be changed.
• Passage Time: The setting of the horizontal axis of the displayed chart can be changed.
• [Clear Chart] button: The displayed chart can be cleared.
• Background chart: It is displayed only when recent data are displayed.
The measurement selected at the schedule step can be displayed in the
background. By measuring a sample while the maximum chart of
calibration curve measurement is displayed, sample concentration within
the calibration curve can be checked.
4-10
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Section 5: Troubleshooting
CAUTION
Do not remove ND-210 cover except for our servicemen.
Electric shock or fire may be caused.
Causes Countermeasures
ND-210 main power switch is not Turn on the front power switch.
ON.
The power cable is disconnected Connect the power cable firmly to the power
from the power connector. connector.
The power plug is not inserted Connect the power plug firmly to the outlet.
properly into the outlet.
Power is not supplied to the Check by connecting some other electronic
outlet. instrument to the same outlet.
Power fuse is broken. (1) Take off the fuse holder of the unit with a flathead
screwdriver.
(2) Check the conduction between both ends with a
tester.
(3) If there is no conduction, change the fuse with
new one.
Causes Countermeasures
The gas cylinder valve is closed. Open the gas cylinder valve.
Remaining gas is insufficient. When remaining gas is low, change the cylinder.
The valve for room gas supply is Open the valve.
closed.
Line is disconnected. Check the connection of the complete gas line.
Connect firmly if any disconnections are found.
Lines are clogged. Check for any clogging in the gas lines. Replace any
clogged parts.
5-1
Section 5: Troubleshooting
5-4. No Peak
Causes Countermeasures
ND-210 is not selected as a Select ND-210 when preparing a new schedule.
detector in the schedule.
ND-210 power is OFF. Turn on the power switch.
Electric furnace temperature has Check the temperature in the PC window. If the
not reached the set value. temperature has not reached the set value, turn on the
heater via the heater switch icon.
5-2
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Causes Countermeasures
Clip for ball joint is not attached. Attach the ball joint firmly with the clip.
The ball joint at the bottom of the
pyrolysis tube is not attached.
Samples are not injected Check the syringe. When using ASC-250L unit,
correctly. check that the syringe needle is not curved, restart the
ASC-250L, and adjust the injection position.
Refer to “4-3-1. Setting the Injection Position” of
ASC-250L instruction manual for details.
Carrier gas is leaking. Check for gas leakage. Refer to “Gas Leak Check” of
the Operation Manual for details.
Sample concentration is too low. Check peak with a standard sample.
The signal cable between the Connect the signal cable.
electric furnace and ND-210 is
not connected.
Causes Countermeasures
O2 gas flow rate is improper. The carrier gas and the combustion gas flow of the
electric furnace are as follows. Select a furnace in the
parameter window to set them.
Check the indication of the oxygen flow adjuster of
ND-210 front door.
Refer to “(3) O2 flow” of “Parameter Details” in “4-
4. Parameter Setting”.
Pyrolysis tube is contaminated. Clean the contaminated pyrolysis tube:
• Brush the pyrolysis tube with detergent.
• Soak the tube in a washing solution.
In either case, wash the pyrolysis tube with
pure water and dry before use.
Disk filter is contaminated. When the disk filter is contaminated, change it with
new one. When the PTFE tube around the filter is
contaminated, wash it or change it.
Silica filter is contaminated. For the horizontal furnace (HF-210), the silica filter
may be contaminated.
When the silica filter is contaminated, change it with
new one. Wash the filter holder.
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Section 5: Troubleshooting
5-6. Measurement Time is Too Long
Causes Countermeasures
Clip for ball joint is not attached. Connect the clip firmly.
Causes Countermeasures
Oxygen pressure is improper. Set gas pressure as follows.
Adjust the secondary pressure of cylinder or the stop
valve to 200 to 400 kPa with the reducing valve.
Temperature setting of the electric Set proper temperatures.
furnace is improper?
Gas is leaking from pyrolysis tube Check gas leakage. Refer to ‘Gas Leak Check’ of
connection part. the operation manual for details.
Pyrolysis tube is contaminated. Clean the contaminated pyrolysis tube:
• Brush the pyrolysis tube with detergent.
• Soak-wash in a washing solution.
In either case, wash the pyrolysis tube with
pure water and dry before use.
Quartz wool in the pyrolysis tube Change the quartz wool in the pyrolysis tube.
is deteriorated. Refer to ‘Filling of Quartz Wool’ of the operation
manual for details.
Clip for ball joint is removed. Connect the clip firmly.
Causes Countermeasures
Measurement time is long with When it is difficult to detect the end point with
“Auto” mode. “Auto” mode, select “Timer” mode.
Sample concentration is high. Change “PMT sensitivity” from “For Low
Concentration” to “For High Concentration”. When
“For High Concentration” is already selected, sample
concentration may be too high and the range may be
over. Reduce sample size or dilute before
remeasurement.
5-4
Section 6: Error Messages and Measures
CAUTION
When “DANGER” or “WARNING” are displayed in the PC monitor, this
indicates risk of serious accidents. When these messages are displayed, deal with
the troubles immediately.
6-1
Section 6: Error Messages and Measures
Table 6-1. Error Messages
6-2
Section 6: Error Messages and Measures
Table 6-1. Error Messages
6-3
Section 6: Error Messages and Measures
6-4
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
7-1. Inspection
CAUTION
Always conduct daily inspection before measurement. Failure to check the unit can lead
to reduced performance of the units, and even to serious accidents.
(1) Connect the ball joint of the ‘flow meter for gas leak check’ to the outlet of the pyrolysis tube.
(2) Check that the preset gas flow agrees with the indicated value of the flow meter.
Septum Change
When a septum is set to the injection port, change to a new one before measurement every day.
Refer to “7-2-1. Septum Change” for details.
7-1
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
Check female ball joint contamination as follows and wash the joint.
(2) If it is contaminated, wash it. Refer to “7-2-2. Washing of Trap Tube and Female Ball Joint” for
details.
Check the inner tube contamination as follows and wash the joint as follows.
(1) Check whether the inner tube is discolored. The color gradually changes from to translucence to
brown.
(2) If it is discolored, change with a new one. Refer to “7-2-5. Tube Dryer Change” for details.
* If the inner tube is discolored by incomplete combustion of a sample, it can not be used
anymore. Change with a new one.
When using the horizontal furnace, check filter contamination and change it if necessary. Refer to
“7-2-7. Silica Filter Change” for details.
7-2
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
CAUTION
Always conduct periodical inspection in the specified cycle. Failure to check the unit can
lead not only to reduced performance of the unit but also to serious accidents.
7-3
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
Insulation test Measure the insulation between the power terminal
and the ground terminal of the chassis.
It should be 2MΩ or more.
Operation Run regular measurement.
inspection
Inspect the above items to measure in normal conditions.
When troubles are found, repair them and inspect them again.
When troubles are unclear or found in the unit inside, contact local distributor.
The details of inspection procedure are as follows.
CAUTION
Pyrolysis tube devitrification reduces mechanical strength of the tube and has a high risk
of breakage. White discoloration of a pyrolysis tube is devitrification.
When fine cracks are seen in the devitrified area, mechanical strength is low.
Change the tube immediately.
Inspection frequency: Every 3 to 4 weeks or after measurement of samples containing much salt such
as sea water
· Pyrolysis tube inspection and change
(1) Judge mechanical strength of a pyrolysis tube by visually checking the devitrified part.
* When fine cracks are seen in the white devitrified part, mechanical strength is low.
(2) When the pyrolysis tube is devitrified and mechanical strength is low, change the pyrolysis tube
immediately.
Inoxidizable salts and metals in samples are accumulated on the quartz wool in the pyrolysis tube.
When the recovery rate by standard sample is low, reactivate catalyst or change with fresh catalyst.
For the reactivation, refer to “7-2-3. Reactivation of Catalyst in Pyrolysis Tube”.
For the change, refer to “7-2-4. Change of Catalyst in Pyrolysis Tube”.
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Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
When dehumidified water has accumulated in the trap tube, dispose and wash the inside.
Refer to “7-2-2. Washing of Trap Tube and Female Ball Joint” for details.
Exchange the filter at the pyrolysis tube outlet every month or when contamination is seen. Refer to
“7-2-7. Silica Filter Change” for details.
After about 800 hours or 6 months from the start of usage, change the ozone scrubber (a cartridge for
ozone treatment). Refer to “3-7. Ozone Scrubber Setting”.
By the maintenance information of NSX-2100 application software, elapsed time is counted and notice
is indicated. When the notice of ozone scrubber change is indicated, change it and click “Help”,
“Maintenance Note”, and “Settings” of the menu. Click [Clear] button of “Elapsed time of ozone
scrubber” of “ND-210” tab.
7-5
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
7-2. Maintenance
It is recommended to change the septum to a new one before measurement every day.
Remove the trap tube of the pyrolysis tube bottom or the female ball joint every 1 to 2 weeks to check
for water accumulation. When it is contaminated by incomplete combustion of samples, wash it.
(1) Wipe the contamination of female ball joint with absorbent cotton soaked in toluene.
(2) Mix acetone with distilled water in the proportion of one to ten to prepare washing solution.
(3) Immerse the joint in the washing solution.
(4) Rinse with distilled water and dry.
When the baseline is unstable in the graph of ND-210 monitor window of NSX-2100 application
program, first change the quartz wool. When it is unstable even after the change, reactivate catalyst as
follows.
When the performance does not recover even after reactivating the catalyst according to “7-2-3.
Recovery of Catalyst in Pyrolysis Tube”, change and oxidize catalyst as follows.
(1) Fill quartz wool and new catalyst into pyrolysis tube by referring to “Filling of Quartz Wool” in the
Operation Manual.
(2) Set the pyrolysis tube by referring to “Assembly and Setting of Pyrolysis Tube” in the Operation
Manual.
At this time, do not set a trap tube or a female ball joint at the bottom of the pyrolysis tube.
(3) Set the temperature of both furnaces to 800 degrees Celsius in the electric furnace parameter
window.
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Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
(5) Combust catalyst in (3) and (4) conditions for about 5 hours and oxidize.
CAUTION
Before catalyst oxidation treatment, always remove trap tube or female ball joint.
During catalyst oxidation treatment, acid gas is sometimes generated from catalyst.
(1) Turn the cap of the unit rear fuse holder (FUSE) counter clockwise with a flathead screwdriver.
(2) Remove the fuse from the fuse holder and set new one.
7-7
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
When changing the filter, refer to the following figure to disassemble the line with the filter, change the
filter, and assemble it again.
CAUTION
When handling a silica filter or other filters, use tweezers.
(1) Remove the line with filter from HF-210 left side and disassemble it.
(3) Refer to “Fig. 7-1. Filter Assembly” to assemble the line with the filter again.
Silica filter
Fit them.
Fit O-ring to the groove.
Convex
7-8
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
If the ND-210 is to be stored in another place, store in places with the following conditions.
· Room temperature is 45 degrees Celsius or less.
· No direct sunlight
· No strong vibration and continuous weak vibration
· No strong electromagnetic field
· Humidity is under 80%.
· No corrosive gas
· Fire must not be used.
· Free from much dust
· Flat places
7-9
Section 7: Maintenance and Inspection
7-10
Section 8: Specifications
Section 8: Specifications
8-1. Standard Specifications
*4. For gas sample measurement, use an optional gas injector. For GI-210, sample volume is 1 to
10ml.
*5. Only the vertical furnace is applicable for aqueous sample measurement.
8-1
Section 8: Specifications
VF-210 HF-210
Measurement
Liquid Gas Solid Liquid Gas
sensitivity
Low 4 to 2000ng 4 to 2000ng 20 to 2000ng 20 to 2000ng
concentration 0.05 to 20μg/ml 0.4 to 200mg/m3 0.5to 50μg/g 0.5 to 50μg/ml
range (90μl) (10ml) (40mg) (40μl)
High 10 to 50000ng 10 to 50000ng 10 to 50000ng 10 to 50000ng
concentration 1 to 5000μg/ml 0.1 to 5000mg/m 3
1 to 5000μg/g 1 to 5000μg/ml
range (10μl) (10ml) (10mg) (10μl)
VF-210
Measurement Liquid
sensitivity
Low 1 to 2000ng
concentration
range 0.01 to 20μg/ml (90μl)
High 10 to 50000ng
concentration
range 1 to 5000 μg/ml (10μl)
8-2
Section 8: Specifications
(1) Table 8-3 shows the repeatability of aqueous samples (standard sample: ammonium sulfate
solution) using ASC-250L.
Table 8-3. Aqueous Sample Repeatability Using ASC-250L
(2) Table 8-4 shows the repeatability of nonaqueous samples (standard sample: pyridine /toluene
solution) using ASC-250L.
* When using GI-210 or GI-220, the repeatability at sampling strongly affects measurement
repeatability.
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Section 8: Specifications
(1) Table 8-6 shows the repeatability (standard sample: pyridine/toluene solution) using HF-210
and a sample injector.
Table 8-6. Nonaqueous Sample Repeatability Using HF-210 and Sample Injector
8-4
Section 9: Consumables
Section 9: Consumables
9-1. ND-210
9-1
Section 9: Consumables
9-2-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace (oil sample)
Table 9-3. Consumables List of Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace
(oil sample)
No. Parts names Parts Quantity
numbers
1 Outer pyrolysis tube φ30 L375 branch tube ball joint FN2QPG 1 pc
2 Inner pyrolysis tube φ22 L227 TS8QPN 1 pc
3 Inner pyrolysis tube for heavy oil FN2IQH 1 pc
4 Spring for pyrolysis tube SX1QSP 4 pcs
5 Female ball joint TN5LJT 1 pc
6 Oxidation catalyst 30g (platinum) TN5CAT 1 pc
7 φ6 Connector (30-6U-S) TS8J66 1 pc
9-2-3. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace (aqueous sample)
Table 9-4. Consumables List of Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Vertical Furnace
(aqueous sample)
No. Parts names Parts Quantity
numbers
1 Outer pyrolysis tube φ30 L375 branch tube ball joint FN2QPG 1 pc
2 Pyrolysis tube adapter φ29 L35 FN2QPA 1 pc
3 Spring for pyrolysis tube SX1QSP 4 pcs
4 Trap tube of the pyrolysis tube bottom N2NVTR 1 pc
5 φ6 Connector (30-6UE-S) NJ6UES 1 pc
6 Oxidation catalyst 30g (platinum) TN5CAT 1 bag
Table 9-5. Consumables List for Injection Port Set for ND-210 Manual
9-2
Section 9: Consumables
9-3-2. Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Horizontal Furnace (NSX-2100H)
Table 9-7. Consumables List of Pyrolysis Tube Set for ND-210 with Horizontal Furnace
(NSX-2100H)
No. Parts names Parts Quantity
numbers
1 Outer pyrolysis tube φ30 L410 FN1QPG 1 pc
2 Inner pyrolysis tube TX3QPN 1 pc
3 Spring for pyrolysis tube SX1QSP 4 pcs
4 Oxidation catalyst 30g (Platinum) TN5CAT 1 pc
5 Female ball joint TN5LJT 1 pc
6 φ6/4 elbow connector (30-6RUE4-S) GA164E 1 pc
7 Ring of the electric furnace outlet AQ3RIS 1 pc
9-3
Section 9: Consumables
2 TNP22
O-ring (P-22)
3 TN122
Aqueous ammonium sulfate
(N-100ppm) 100ml
4 TNQWL
Quartz wool 10g
5 DT2NFS
Disk filter (25JP050AN)
6 MSSGG2
Gastight microsyringe 25μl
(SGE)
7 MSSGG5
Gastight microsyringe 50μl
(SGE)
8 MSSGG1
Gastight microsyringe 100μl
(SGE)
9 MSSGGQ
Gastight microsyringe 250μl
(SGE)
9-4
Section 9: Consumables
12 DT1BJC
Clip (long) φ18 for ball joint
13 NJ64UEC
φ6/4 Elbow connector
(30-6RUE4-C)
14 NJP64SE
φ6/4 One-touch connector
socket elbow 6-4
15 TX3RPP
PTFE tube φ4/2 10m
16 TN5SIS
Septum (flat-type)
9-5
Section 9: Consumables
18 TS8QPN
Inner pyrolysis tube φ22 L227
19 FN2IQH
Inner pyrolysis tube
for heavy oil
20
FN2QPA
Pyrolysis tube adapter φ29 L35
21 SX1QSP
Spring for pyrolysis tube
22 TN5LJT
Female ball joint
23 TS8J66
φ6 Connector (30-6U-S)
24 N2NVTR
Trap tube of the pyrolysis tube
bottom
25 NJ6UES
φ6 Connector (30-6UE-S)
26
TN5CAT
Oxidation catalyst 30g
(platinum)
9-6
Section 9: Consumables
28
TNP29
O-ring (P-29)
29
FN1QPG
Outer pyrolysis tube φ30 L410
30 TX3QPN
Inner pyrolysis tube
31
AQ3RIS
Ring of the electric furnace
outlet
32
TS6SIF
Silica filter (QR-100)
33 TX3RPF
Flow meter for gas leakage
check (500ml/min)
34 TX3FFF
Flow meter for gas leakage
check (1L/min)
35 TX2RTL
Quartz wool poker
9-7
Section 9: Consumables
9-8