Thermo Scientific TVA-1000B Instruction Manual - Geotech ...

Startup and Familiarization
This section shows you how to start the instrument and become familiar with the keypad and
display by demonstrating the top level menu structure.
To begin, connect the sample probe (electrical and sample line connections) to the appropriate
receptacles on the TVA-1000B, calibrate the instrument per the procedure beginning on
page 25, and then follow the procedure described on the next page.
NOTE: If the unit is on but not yet set up/configured, it uses factory default values.
To make the instrument function with your specific parameters, follow the setup procedures
described under Display Menus in this manual.
The procedure below is a quick start guide for starting up your unit. We strongly recommend
that you read the entire manual before using the analyzer for its intended operations.
Quick Start Procedure
Before starting the unit, perform the following steps:
1. Charge battery.
2. Connect sample probe.
3. Fill/install hydrogen tank (FID versions).
4. Open the hydrogen valve (FID versions).
To start the unit, execute the following procedure:
1. Press ON.
2. Press CONTROL.
3. Press 3 to ignite.
4. Press 2 = Setup.
5. Press 1 = Calibrate
6. Press 2 = Span Concentration.
7. Enter Span Concentration for calibration gas being used.
NOTE: If PID only, enter concentration of isobutylene. If FID only, enter concentration
of methane. If dual, enter concentration of both gases.
8. Press 3 = Zero.
9. Press 1 = Both.
10. Challenge analyzer with zero gas sample.
11. Press ENTER = start.
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