Oh900 Manual PDF

OPERATION MANUAL OH – 900
as from serial no. 1550xxxxxx

1 INSTALLATION
1.1 Setting up
1.2 Front panel illustration
1.3 Mains power connections
1.4 Data interfaces
1.5 Gas connections
1.6 Cooling water
1.7 Filling the cooling water
1.8 Adjusting the gas flow
2 ANALYSIS
2.1 Working procedure
2.2 Work breaks
2.3 Fractional analisys
2.4 Applications
2.5 Gas conservation
3 MAINTENANCE
3.1 General information
3.2 Installing and removing the reagent tubes
3.3 Filling the reagent tubes
3.4 Replacing the O-rings
3.5 Cleaning the dust trap
3.6 Cleaning the furnace
3.7 Replacing the electrodes
4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
4.1 Measuring principle
4.2 Gas flow system
4.3 Infrared cell
4.4 Thermoconductivity cell
5 MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Ordering numbers
5.2 Packing
5.3 Trouble shooting
5.4 Software
5.5 OH-900 Pre-installation guide
Copyright  2005 by ELTRA GmbH Germany – January 2005 – Operation Manual OH-900 1.1-2
1 INSTALLATION
1.1 Setting up
Since the analyser weighs about 130 kg it should be placed on a suitably stable surface. The
balance should also be placed free of vibration.
The balance can be placed in any position, positioning it to the right of the analyser has
proved to be best suited.
The balance can of course also be placed on a weighing table next to the analyser.
There are no special requirements for setting up the printer and computer; they can be
placed on a normal desk.
Below is an example in installation:
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Although the analyser's operating environment does not necessarily need to be air
conditioned, it is advisable to keep the room temperature between 18°C and 30°C.
Never run the water pump without any water or else it will be damaged!
The pump is activated when the mains switch is set to pos. 2.
First fill up the cooling system with water, according to chapters 1.6 and 1.7.
Under no conditions should the device be placed in direct sunlight !

Avoid places exposed to the wind of air conditioners or to the wind blowing through
open windows or doors.
1.2 Front panel illustration
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2 Furnace inlet flow 12 Carrier gas pressure gauge
3 Analytical flow (controlled) 13 Compressed air gauge
4 Purge flow regulator 14 Schutze reagent (CO → CO2)
5 Analysis flow regulator 15 Mains switch
6 Sample drop 16 Carrier gas pre-cleaning
7 Crucible pedestal 17 CO2/H2O - trap
8 Pneumatic lift 18 IR-cell purge pre-cleaning
9 Upper furnace part
10 Lower furnace part
1.3 Mains power connections
Since the infrared cell requires about 1 hour to reach a stable operating temperature, it is
advisable to connect the analyser to the mains power first and switch on before further
installation work is carried out.
This waiting time is only necessary when installing the analyser. Since it is normally not
switched off, and is always in operating temperature.
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1. Analyser
2. Computer
3. Monitor
4. Printer
5. Balance
6. Triple plug
7. Analyser mains plug
First connect the analyser to the mains power and switch it on. The switch, located on the
front side of the analyser, is to be set to position 1.
1.4 Data interfaces
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Rear side of UNI 1.3 board:
1 Micro-controller programming lock (remove for programming)

2 Micro-controller programming connection (LPT-interface)
3 Balance connection (serial)
4 PC connection (serial interface (COM-port))
5 Analog input/output signals
6 Digital input/output signals
7 Autoloader connection
When all the units are connected to the mains power, then data connections can be made.
The plugs are all different from each other, so that they cannot be interchanged. The required
data cables are included if the additional units are supplied. These are adapted to the
interfaces when the analysers are put into operation in our company.
As the balance transfers the weight to the analyser, its serial interface must be programmed.
The computer is already provided with an operating system and software for controlling the
analyser.
NOTE: For all instructions on operating the PC software refer to the Help-function of
the software.
1.5 Gas connections
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1 Cooling water outlet
2 Cooling water inlet
3 Outlet water to tank 5
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4 Secondary cycle outlet

5 Water tap inlet
6 Compressed air 4-6 bar
7 Gas outlet
8 Carrier gas inlet 2-4 bar
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Two gas connections are necessary for the operation of the analyser. The required tubes are
included in delivery. See above diagram
Tube (8) is for the carrier gas supply, it is soft and transparent.
Tube (6) for the compressed air is harder and opaque.
These are delivered, provided with screw fittings for pressure regulators.
An R¼" inner thread as well as the corresponding copper seals are also provided.
Tube fitting (8) connects the analyser with a helium carrier gas bottle, This connection must
be very secure, since the operating pressure in the tube is 2-4 bar (30 to 60 psi) Gas
connection (6) is for the compressed air supply to the pneumatic furnace lock.
Gas connection (7) is for drawing off outlet gas. It is generally not in use, however, since only
low quantities of CO2 and even lower quantities of H2 result from the sample combustion.
When the analyser's mains switch is set to position 2 a valve opens, and the carrier gas
flows through the gas tubes. The flow rate is stabilised after several seconds to 15 l/h and
can be read from the lower flow indicator. At the same time the cooling water pump starts.
1.6 Cooling water
The ELTRA OH-900 has two cooling water circulation systems, a primary and a secondary
system.
The primary system provides furnace cooling, and consists of:

The external barrel
The internal section of the analyser, which includes water pump, equalising tank and
furnace.
The cooling water circulates from the barrel to the furnace, via the connections (2). It then
returns to the barrel, via the connections (1). Inside the barrel, the water is kept cool by the
inter-cooling coil of the primary system.
The secondary system starts from the drinking water tap, the water is then fed to the water
flow switch, via connections (5). The water then flows to the inter-cooling coil inside the
barrel, via connections (4). Finally, the water flows to the drain, via connection (6)
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Connections:
The analyser and the barrel is connected as shown in the above drawing.
It is possible to install the barrel away from the analyser. The barrel should not be installed
more than 5m away and 1m above the instrument. If this is not possible, ask the factory for a
modification.
Water pump
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Tap water drain
Tap water coil
1.7 Filling the cooling water
Before filling the cooling water, it is necessary to make sure that the analyser is properly
connected to the external barrel, see 1.6.
It is absolutely important that the inlet of the water pump inside the instrument, is connected
to the central tap (2) of the external barrel.
Procedures for filling up and bleeding the cooling system:

Open the external barrel and put the additive „COOLING AGENT„ into it. Fill up the
barrel almost completely with water.
Only drink water quality should be used and not any tap water which can pollute or
corrode the cooling system.
Close the barrel.
Open the air bleeder on the water pump.
Pour water into the small plastic water equalising tank above the pump, until some water
starts to exit the air bleeder.
Close the air bleeder.
Place a graphite crucible into the graphite tip.
Make sure that the carrier gas supply is closed, in order to avoid unnecessary gas
consumption during the following steps.
Remove the right side panel of the analyser. Caution ! Don‘t touch electric
components.
Observe the wheel of the water flow detector on the ON-21 board and switch the mains
switch to pos. 2 for a couple of seconds only and check during this short period if the
water flows.
Set the mains power switch immediately to position 1 if the water wheel doesn’t rotate.
It seams that the shaft of the water pump is jammed.
The pump can be damaged when power is applied and the pump will not rotate.
Reopen the air bleeder and add some more water into the equalising tank. Close the air
bleeder, switch back to pos. 2. Repeat this procedure until the system is completely free
of air.
When the cooling system is inactive or dry for a long period of time, it could occur that the
water pump doesn't start rotating when the mains switch is set to pos. 2
The following instructions will assist you in solving the problems:

Remove the right side panel of the analyser. Caution ! Don’t touch electric
components.
Remove the screw on the pump’s front place.
The screw that appears next is coaxial to the internal pump shaft, rotate it and the
jammed shaft will be loosened. Up to 10 rotations may be needed to restore back to
working order.
Re-install in reverse order.
Set the mains power switch to position 2.
If the water flow wheel rotates smoothly over a long period of time, the filling-up procedure
is complete.
If the rotation is erratic, then there is still some air in the cooling system.
Switch the mains switch back to pos. 1, reopen the air bleeder and add some more water
into the equalising tank.
Close the air bleeder, switch back to pos. 2. Repeat this procedure until the system is
completely free of air.
Close both side panels.
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1.8 Adjusting the gas flow
There are two different gas flow systems in the

instrument. Flow meters (B) shows the controlled flow 130
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in the system, which cannot be changed from the front 100 10
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Flow meter (A) shows the total gas flow into the 5
furnace. 10
There are two different states, which must be

adjusted.
1. Only a small flow during the analysis or in normal
state with closed furnace.
2. But it needs a higher flow for purging during the A B
out-gas phase or with an open furnace.
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Adjust the gas flow as follows:

Adjust approx. 2 to 4 (30 to 60 psi) on the pressure regulator of the carrier gas/cylinder.
Enable the carrier gas supply to the analyser.
Make sure to have a graphite crucible on the graphite tip.
Set the mains power switch to pos. 2.
Close the furnace by pressing the corresponding button in the software and wait about 10
seconds.
the software.
Adjust the lower flow regulator (D) until the left flow meter (A) shows 30 l/h.
Open the furnace.
Adjust the upper regulator (C) until the same left flow meter (A) shows 50 l/h.
Close the furnace again. If the above settings are unstable, increase both flows by about
10 l/h.
Regarding the flow meter (B), the gas flow is adjusted in our company. This adjustment is
normally not changed. If the blind values of O, N and H are higher than 20ppm, then the
gas flow could be wrong.
CAUTION:
The furnace should be open only as long as absolutely necessary. If the furnace is
unnecessarily opened to long, you waste purging gas and additionally the electrodes may
oxidise from the air.
2 ANALYSIS
2.1 Working procedure
The ELTRA ONH-2000 analyser is designed for the analysis of metals. Should other
materials be analysed, take care that the furnace and the gas flow are not hindered by dust
or other combustion products.
The analysis procedure is described in the following section.

the software.
1. Ensure that the compressed air and the carrier gas is connected. Turn the mains switch to
position 2. The pump starts working and the gas flow is controlled. It takes a few minutes
until the analyser is ready to work. Put an empty crucible on the lower electrode and close
the furnace.
2. A sample of nearly 1 gram is weighed out. Transfer the sample weight into the software
by reading the value from the connected balance or input it manually. The sample
description may be specified as well. Put the sample with clean tongs into the sample
drop on top of the furnace.
3. Start the analysis. From now on the analysis is performed automatically. At the end of the
analysis the results are displayed and all the data are saved on the hard disk of the PC.
Analysis procedure consists of several phases following one after another. Depending
on the settings (furnace power mode and sample loading mode) the sequence is
altered. Here, the sequence in ON-OFF-ON furnace power mode and automatic sample
loading mode is described as a basic and only the difference of other modes is
specified.
ON-OFF-ON furnace power and automatic sample loading:

1. Outgasing. The graphite crucible itself (without sample) is heated up in the furnace in
order to remove the eventual impurities in it. The carrier gas supply to the furnace is
now in the purge mode. The time for outgasing and the furnace power are adjustable.
2. Purging. The furnace purging is continued after outgasing phase. The furnace is
switched off. The duration is adjustable.
3. Stabilising. The carrier gas supply to the furnace is switched to the analysis mode.
This phase is necessary to let the base line of the IR-cell and TC-cell stabilize. The
duration is adjustable.
4. Sample drop. The sample drop mechanism rotates and the sample drops into the
crucible.
5. Analysis. The furnace is switched on, the sample is melted and the signals from the
detectors are processed. The furnace is switched off after the pre-set time expires, but
the signals processing continues until the comparator level of all channels or the
maximum analysis time is reached. In order to avoid unnecessary signals integration
from the moment when furnace is switched on until the moment when the analytical
gas reaches the detectors the integration delay time can be adjusted. All the settings
are available in the software.
CONTINUOUS furnace power and automatic sample loading:
In this mode, the furnace remains switched on after outgasing phase and its power level is
set to the analysis power level. The furnace will be switched off only when the comparator
level of all channels or the maximum analysis time is reached.
ON-OFF-ON furnace power and manual sample loading:
In this mode, the operator is prompted to open the furnace and put the crucible with the
sample into the furnace after the purging phase. Afterward the analysis is continued.
Please, refer to chapter 2.4 for instructions on the settings for making analyses of
different materials.
2.2 Work breaks
CAUTION:
Keep the furnace closed to save carrier gas and to avoid oxidation of the electrodes.
Work breaks, e.g. during lunch breaks, the mains switch remains on position 2. During
longer interruptions, e.g. after finishing work for the day, the mains switch is set to position
1 (standby). The analyser's thermostatic control is then still working and no long warm-up
time is needed, when re-starting the analyser. Energy consumption and wear are negligible
on standby.
The mains switch is set to pos.2 for about 10-15 minutes before starting the first analysis.
Air, and any moisture which has entered the analyser is expelled by the oxygen flow. The
slight influence which the oxygen flow has on the temperature of the infrared cell is
balanced out. The analyser may only be switched off (pos. 0) when it is not used for several
days or weeks. The analyser is designed for long term use, so that no damage results.
The furnace should always be kept closed during work breaks, so that no moisture can
enter. The furnace only remains open when the analyser is completely switched off. The
mains switch is only set to zero for safety reasons, the crucible lift is then at the bottom.
2.3 Fractional analisys
1. Introduction.
In some cases it is useful not to only know the total content of one element in a specific
sample, but also the exact amount of a specific bond or structure.
With the ELTRA ONH-2000 we are able to separate different oxygen and nitrogen phases
in the material to be tested.
It is necessary to separate the different oxides in ores and raw materials, to guarantee
high quality products and to control the production process more efficiently. Together with
the elemental analysis, the engineer obtains information about the iron, silicon, aluminium
and magnesium oxides in row material. It is therefore possible to calculate the alloy
elements and elements in the slag more accurately, before it is melted. The exact amount of
different oxygen and nitrogen phases in a high alloy steel is of vital importance, to
determine the quality of this product.
There are several reasons why fractional analysis is so important. Every time when a
certain process needs to be optimised or when the quality of a product needs some
improvement, there is a demand for more detailed information about the material in use;
more than what the simple elemental analysis can offer.
2. Basics.
It is well documented, that the dissociation of various oxides and nitrides, i.e. the iron
oxides occurs at approximately 1200°C, of silicon oxides at about 1500°C and of
aluminium oxides at 2200°C. It is possible therefore to separate these various oxides, due
to their different dissociation temperature.
There is however one problem:

The oxides don’t discompose exactly at a certain specific temperature, as it happens for
instance when melting a crystal. The velocity of the dissociation increases exponentially with
the temperature. This means that below the specific dissociation temperature, an oxide
discomposes very slowly.
In practice we need mathematical methods to calculate the contents of each oxide. It is not
possible to obtain the oxide value only by temperature analysis. Once the analysis has
delivered precise results, the signals from the oxygen analyser has to be divided.
3. Preparations.
The first step is to calibrate the temperature in the furnace, in accordance to the power
setting of the instrument. This temperature depends on the carrier gas material, the
analytical gas flow, the cooling parameter and the special furnace geometry. Each furnace
must be calibrated individually, because the parameters of the instrument are optimised for
each customer individually.
In combination with the power settings, it is possible to plot a calibration curve which shows
the temperature in relation to the furnace power.
The value of the temperature inside the crucible can be obtained, for instance, by melting
different materials, using the analyser.
Adjust the power of the furnace so that a material of a known melting temperature has
nearly melted.
A satisfactory temperature-power relationship of the instrument, can already be established
by melting a minimum of only three different materials.
4. Detecting the oxygen fractions
First, we need some information about different oxygen fractions in a material. An elemental
analysis with a spectrometer is helpful. We can only get oxides from present elements.
We start by treating the sample with furnace power that increases linearly, to determine
which oxides are present in the sample. A typical pre-selection for furnace power ramp-
function, is from 1.0 kW to 5.0 kW in 200s. The oxygen profile of the tested material is
shown in figure 1
Figure 1
The next step is to separate each oxygen phase, as accurately as possible. We change the
temperature program from a ramp function to a step function. We choose the power setting
of each level in such a way, that the temperature is sufficiently high to discompose just one
oxide, but still too low to brake the next one. The duration of each temperature step should
be between 30 and 60 seconds, depending on the material. The signal of one oxygen
phase should first fall to the lowest level, before the next step can be started. One possible
separation is shown in figure 2.
Figure 2
At the end of this analysis we obtain the total oxygen result. This should be in an acceptable
range, or else the temperature program needs to be modified.
5. Mathematical separation of the peaks.
The optimised signal from each oxygen phase results in a single peak that starts and
finishes at the baseline. We can integrate each peak individually and get perfect results, as
shown in figure 3.
Figure 3
In most cases, nature is not very polite. We cannot separate each oxygen phase well
enough to treat the peak as a unique item. We can only be integrated a peak correctly if it
starts from zero and returns to zero. Unfortunately, very often before one peak has a chance
to return to zero, the next peak starts to rise, causing the reading of the previous peak to be
incomplete. That’s why we need to calculate the first peak as if it actually descended to
zero. We have to mathematically “complete the peak.” See figure 4.
Only this way, it is possible to analyse each oxygen phase. We have to calculate all the
peaks out of our “mountains” of signals.
Figure 4
The typical shape of a peak includes a fast rise, followed by a slow fall, because the
chemicals and volumes of the system must be purged out. We find the same shape for
every peak during the heating period.
Figure 4 includes two diagrams:

1. without mathematical correction, as displayed from the analysis, with the peaks not
returning to zero.
2. with the mathematical correction.
By adding up the signals of the first diagram, we obtain the total contents of oxygen in the
sample.
The integration of each peak area gives the content of the particular oxide. All the oxygen
phases together should represent the total oxygen content. The difference between the
total oxygen content given by the analyser and the sum of the single oxides gives a sign for
the precision of the mathematical procedure. If the difference is too large, then the heating
program needs to be optimised. The mathematical treatment cannot compensate for the
physical errors.
6. Summary.
The separation of different oxygen phases of the temperature profile method, is a way to
obtain more information about a material than with the simple elemental analysis. It is
possible to optimise this method for better temperature programs and better mathematical
methods for the peak calculation. But the limit is imposed by the nature of this analytical
method. With the x-ray diffraction analysis, it is possible to analyse the crystal structure
directly, without destroying the material. The results are more precise, but more time is
needed for sample preparation and analysis.
In most cases it is not necessary to know the exact value of each oxygen phase, it is
sufficient to get a “fingerprint” of the material. It is very useful to compare the fingerprints of
different materials to control or check a production process.
2.4 Applications
Hydrogen in titanium
Power mode: Continuously
Sample drop: Automatic
Out-gassing (Power / time) 3,3 kW for 60s
Purge time: 15s
Stabiliser time: 30s
Integration delay: 10s
Analysis power / time: 2,8 kW for 45s
Min. analysis time: 50s
Accelerator / Flux: 1g Sn for out-gassing in crucible
Calibration: Standard titanium 100 ppm.

Inner and outer crucible required
100 – 250 mg sample size.
Hydrogen in zirconium
Purge time: 15s
Accelerator / Flux: 1g Sn for out-gassing in crucible
Calibration: Standard titanium or zirconium.

Inner and outer crucible required
Hydrogen in steel
Power mode: On-Off-On mode
Out-gassing (Power / time) 4,5 kW for 30 - 45s
Purge time: 10s
Accelerator / Flux: None
Calibration: Standard steel 5 ppm H
Free hydrogen in aluminium
Sample drop: Manually
Out-gassing (Power / time) 4,0 kw for 45s
Purge time: 15s

gas dose calibrate.
Outer crucible for max. sample weight 1g.
Total hydrogen in aluminium
Power mode: On-Off-On Mode
Sample drop: Manually
Purge time: 15s

1g sample size / 20s extra purge for
manual loading
Hydrogen and oxygen in oxygen free copper (OF)

Out-gassing (Power / time) 3,8 kW for 45s - 60s
Purge time: 15s
Calibration: Standard copper 100 pmm O

Standard steel 1 ppm H
Oxygen in aluminium
Power mode: On-Off-On Mode
Purge time: 15s
Accelerator / Flux: 1g Sn together with sample
Calibration: Standard copper 300 ppm

250 mg sample size
Oxygen in copper
Out-gassing (Power / time) 4,0 kW for 30 - 45s
Purge time: 10s
Calibration: Standard copper 300 ppm O
2.5 Gas conservation
Saving carrier gas:
When the ONH-2000 is in analysis mode, but it has not been used for a while, the gas
consumption will automatically be reduced to a very low level. This low flow keeps the gas
flow system flooded with carrier gas, preventing the air from penetrating the system. As
soon as the operator starts using the analyser again, the normal flow will be automatically
restored. The analyser will be ready again for operation in a very short time, due to the
purging with the low flow during the break.
This function can be activated in the software, if needed.
3 MAINTENANCE
3.1 General information
Every 50 analyses or at least 2 times a day:

Clean the furnace and the electrodes. See 3.6 and 3.7
Every 500 analyses:

Replace all chemicals. See 3.2 and 3.3
Every 1000 analyses or if 1/3 of the material turned grey:

Change the graphit tip. See 3.7
Every 3000 analyses:

Replace the copper oxide in the catalyst furnace, take the electrodes and the furnace
chamber out to clean them with a brush.
Remark:
The above is related to steel analyses and hydrogen 99.995% pure.
3.2 Installing and removing the reagent tubes
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To replace the reagent tubes:

The reagent tubes are first lifted, then swung to one side, detached diagonally downwards
and emptied.
IMPORTANT:
The dimensions for filling the glass tubes given in the schematic of 3.3 should be respected
in all cases.
When, for example, there is a rest of quartz wool in the bottom of the glass tube, it is possible
that dust, forming magnesium perchlorate can fall through and block the fitting below or this
can damage the analyser and the infrared cell.
NOTE:
Before the reagent tubes are fitted, both the O-rings and the inner ends of the tubes are
lubricated with high vacuum silicon grease.
With catalyst furnaces, the copper oxide is replaced after about 3000 analyses. See 3.1. It
is safer, but not absolutely essential, to switch the analyser off.
The components are refitted in reverse order.
3.3 Filling the reagent tubes
The following chemicals are used:
Magnesium perchlorate (anhydrone) as moisture absorber.

Sodium hydroxide (ascarite) as CO2 absorber.
Copper oxide catalyst, schutzes reagent as oxidiser (CO → CO2)
Charcoal activated as filter
The reagent tubes are replaced when they are saturated.

It is not possible to dry the magnesium perchlorate and use it again, as it is chemically
changed after reacting with the moisture. The saturation of the sodium hydroxide changes
it’s colour (it turns to light grey). If the absorber particles do not move (e.g. tapping on the
glass), then this is a sign that the magnesium perchlorate is saturated. It is essential to
change the absorber before it is completely solid. The moisture absorber should be checked
after 100-200 analyses and if necessary replaced.
Please refer to the following schematics to identify the glass tubes on the analyser. In
addition to the reagents in the glass tube, fill the bottom end of the tube with unleaded glass
wool. One should pay attention that the glass wool should be only as thick as necessary,
otherwise the flow of gas can be choked. Under no conditions should the amount of glass
wool be less than that given in the following schematics, since fine particles of magnesium
perchlorate can pass through the wool and collect itself at the bottom of the tube, causing
severe damage.
It should be pointed out that magnesium perchlorate is a very strong oxidative material.
At both ends of the glass tube, you should leave sufficient space for the gas connections to
be fitted. The free space at the tube ends serve as sealing space. They must be cleaned
after filling. The O-rings must be cleaned. Both the O-rings as well as the sealing areas of
the tube must be greased with high vacuum silicon grease. This will be easier to assemble
or disassemble and further it improves the sealing.
Make sure that the O-rings are completely sealed around the glass tubes.
IMPORTANT:
There are qualities of chemicals such as anhydrone, ascarite, copper oxide, schutzes
reagent, tungsten granules, iron chips, copper chips etc. which have been specially
developed for analysing instruments. The commonly available materials serve their specific
purposes either inadequately or not at all.
The magnesium perchlorate which is commonly available, causes memory effect and
affects repeatability. Another typical effect is that the analysis takes too long and is often
not even completed. This effect also occurs with magnesium perchlorate of suitable
quality if it is over saturated.
The commonly available sodium hydroxide binds CO2 very inadequately at room
temperature, whereas the special quality not only binds extremely well at room
temperature but also contains an indicator.
The glass tubes and the O-rings should be lubricated with high vacuum silicon grease
and not with ordinary silicone grease.
The user is free to test commonly available materials; the analyser will not be damaged. If
problems should arise, however, suitable materials, in proper, unsaturated condition, should
be used, before calling technical service.
The chemical containers must be closed very tightly, immediately after use, so that they
do not become contaminated with air moisture or CO2.
The reagent tubes are filled as followed:
See following pages:

For the chemicals to be retained in the reagent tubes the lower end is filled with glass wool.
Do not stuff the glass wool to tight, otherwise the gas flow will be blocked. The rest of the
tube is filled with the appropriate chemicals.
The lower half of the reagent tube for the oxygen pre-cleaning tube is filled with anhydrone
and the upper half with sodium hydroxide. The chemicals are separated by a quantity of
glass wool. The tube at the furnace outlet is filled with glass wool.
Sufficient space must be left at both ends of the tube so they can be attached to the glass
fittings. The free inner surface at the ends of the tubes serve as sealing surfaces. And must
be cleaned after filling.
The O-rings also have to be clean. Both the O-rings and the sealing surfaces on the tube
should be greased with silicon grease. This simplifies the fitting and particularly the removal
of the tube, and ensures proper sealing.
Make sure that the O-rings are completely sealed around the glass tubes.
10
1 1 1
145
15
110 3 3 3
1
10 5
25 1 1
2 0
1
130 2
110 4 4 4
1
1 1
30
10
6- 2-2- OH
Each filling quantity carries a tolerance of ± 20 %
1 Glass wool 90331

2 Schutzes reagent 90270
3 Anhydrone 90200
4 Sodium hydroxide 90210
5 Charcoal activated 90291
Gas cleaning furnace:
Some time there is a small oxygen concentration in the carrier gas. This oxygen causes a
high blank value in oxygen. At the same time the blank value in hydrogen is low.
In this case it is helpful to use a gas cleaning furnace. In this furnace are copper turnings
which catches the oxygen out of the carrier gas.
210
Each filling quantity carries

a tolerance of ± 20 %
1 Quartz wool 90330 255

2 Copper oxide 90290 2
21120
1
210
6 -2-3
3.4 Replacing the O-rings
For the reagent tubes:

The O-rings are only replaced when they can no longer adequately seal, due to severe
damage or age. When removing the old O-rings, be ensure that the sealing area of the
fittings are not damaged. The groove in which the old O-rings sat must be cleaned, so that it
is completely free of grease.
The new O-rings should under no-circumstances be greased before installing, only after
installation. Otherwise, the O-rings will turn with the glass tubes when trying to remove it.
See fig. 1.
Furnace: to make the assembly easier grease the O-rings for the furnace slightly. See fig 2.
O - r in g
O - r in g
OH 900
O x y g en H yd ro g e n D e t e r m in a t or
O - rin g
O - r in g
A 5 10
4
3
2
1
0
VO LT C R AF T
O - r in g
0
O -r in g
1
0 5 -5 -1
Fig.1 Fig. 2
3.5 Cleaning the dust trap
The dust trap is the glass tube filled with quartz wool. If this quartz wool is dirty it must be
replaced. See 3.2 and 3.3.
3.6 Cleaning the furnace
1
2 2
4 4
5
5
6-5
Older version Newer version
The quantity of dust in the furnace depends on the power setting.

The furnace should be cleaned after 50 analyses.
If there is more dust then usual, then the furnace should be cleaned in shorter intervals.
Open the furnace with the pneumatic lift

Pull the sample drop (2) out of the furnace
Clean the gas channel with the big brush (3)
Clean the inside of the furnace and the upper electrode with a soft cloth or a paper
serviette (4). Do not use a metal brush, it may cause damage!
Clean the lower electrode with the small brush (5) or a soft cloth.
Put the sample drop back into the furnace
Shut the furnace
3.7 Replacing the electrodes
Due to the high temperature in the furnace, the graphite tip and the upper electrode will
wear out, so they need to be changed from time to time.
If there is no contact between the crucible and upper electrode, the current flow fails and the
analysis starts without any current.
The graphite tip and the upper electrode need to be changed.
Older furnace version:
Replacing the upper electrode insert:

To remove the upper electrode (7), turn the four
screws (6) anticlockwise by three to four turns 7
and then remove the upper electrode with the
special provided tool (4) 6
5
Replacing the electrode tip:
Remove the four screws (2) on the lower
electrode (1), and then the graphite tip (3). 4
Reassemble the new graphite tip and both the

3
electrodes in the reverse order. Secure the 2 1
screws holding the electrodes well.
6 -6
New furnace version:
Replacing the upper electrode insert: 3

Remove the gas inlet tube (1).
Remove the sample drop unit (2).
Remove the two screws on top of 4
the upper furnace unit (3) with a 5 2
mm allen key.
Remove the upper furnace unit (4)
While holding a hand below the 1
combustion chamber, loosen the
four screws (5), with a 5 mm allen
key, until the electrode insert (7)
falls into the hand.
There is no need to pull out the
screws, make sure that the coil 5
spring washers (6) don’t get lost.
Replace electrode insert (7) and 6
reassemble in reverse order. Secure
the screws (5) well.
7
9
Replacing the graphite tip: 8
Remove the four screws (8) with a 3
mm allen key, remove the 10
electrode plate (9), and finally
replace the graphite tip (10).
Reassemble in reverse order.
Secure the screws (8) well.
6-6
4 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
4.1 Measuring principle
The sample falls from the sample drop into the graphite crucible. There it is melted by high
temperature caused by the current flowing through the crucible. The carrier gas takes the
oxygen and hydrogen out of the sample. The oxygen is converted to CO at the surface of
the hot graphite crucible. The pump sucks the gas through the catalyst furnace. There it is
converted from CO to CO2. After that the CO2 is detected in the IR-cell. The hydrogen is
detected by a thermal-conductivity-cell.
4.2 Gas flow system
Gas flow diagram:
4.3 Infrared cell
The measuring principle is based on the infrared radiation absorbing property of many
gases. Each of these gases absorbs specific characteristic spectral wavelengths of infrared
radiation. The absorption spectrum is determined by the number, configuration and type of
the atoms in the gas molecules.
4 5
3
1 IR-source 11
2 Chopper motor 6 7
3 Chopper blade 1 12
4 Gas inlet
5 Gas outlet
6 CO2 filter
2
7 Infrared detector
8 Infrared detector
9 CO2 filter
10 O2 IR-path 1 12
11 O2 IR-path
12 Preamplifier 10 9 8
4 5
An infrared source (1) is electrically heated and radiates broad-band infrared radiation.
The light beam is interrupted by a rotating vane (chopper) (3), resulting in an alternating light.
The chopper motor (2) is quartz controlled, so that the infrared radiator chopper frequency is
highly stable. The infrared radiation then passes through the measuring IR-paths (10, 11),
through which the sample gas/carrier gas mixture flows. Depending on the composition of the
gas mixture, certain infrared spectra are absorbed; the absorption is stronger or weaker,
depending on the concentration of the gases present. As the infrared beam leaves the
measuring covet, passes through a filter (6, 9), which only lets a narrow band of infrared light
through. The broad-band wavelength is selected which corresponds to the wavelength where
the gas to be measured shows its maximum absorption capacity. The intensity of the beam
after the filter thus provides information about the concentration of a specific gas in the path.
The beam finally strikes a semiconductor infrared detector (7, 8), which emits an electrical
signal in proportion to the intensity of the beam.
Since the beam is interrupted by the rotating chopper, as mentioned above, the detector
emits an alternating signal. Temperature and ageing influences of the detector, as well as
noise, are thereby suppressed.
The signal thus obtained is amplified and rectified, so that it leaves the infrared cell as d.c.
The infrared cell also ensures that the zero point and the sensitivity of the analyser are
constantly automatically corrected, thus completely eliminating the need for manual checking
and readjustment.
The infrared analyser is thermostatically controlled, so that the sample gas which
flowsthrough it is brought to a constant temperature.
4.4 Thermoconductivity cell
The thermoconductivity cell detects changes of the contents by measuring the thermal
conductivity. The thermal conductivity is not absolutely measured, but in relationship to a
reference, to get a better resolution. This reference is normally the pure carrier gas.
2
4
5
6
1 Thermo stabilised cell

2 Measuring channel
3 Reference channel
4 Thermistors
5 Amplifier
6 Microcontroller UNI 1.3
There are two channels in the cell (1); the measuring channel (2), in which the analysis gas
streams, and the reference channel (3) with the pure carrier gas.
In each channel there are two thermistors (4), which detect every change of the thermal
conductivity of the surrounding with a change of their electric resistance. The thermistors are
connected as a Wheatstone-bridge for a measurement with a constant current.
The signal of the thermistors is amplified by an amplifier (5) and get into the
microcontroller (6). The base line is automatically set to zero, so that no adjustment is
necessary. The thermo stabilisation takes care, that the surrounding has no influence on the
cell.
5 MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Ordering numbers

13 0
15
1 00 10
50
15085 10
5
15083
Front panel:
11480
11062 Reagent tube A
4
5 10
11064 Reagent tube

3
1
2 77411
11480 Adjustable restrictor
0
V O L T C R A FT
70230
15083 Gas flow indicator 15 l/h
15085 Gas flow indicator 130 l/h
20040 Reagent tube
11062
72010
70210 O-ring 70230 1
70230 O-ring
1 ,5
0,5 2
72010 Pressure gauge 0

ba r
2 ,5
77410 Panel meter 5A 72010

78015 Mains power switch 70210 1
1 ,5 70230
0 ,5 2
b ar
0 2 ,5
20040
11064
11064
11064
0
1
70230 78015
70210
8-1-OH
Induction furnace:
31220 Lower furnace assembly

31230 Upper furnace part
31246 Combustion chamber
31250 Upper electrode insert
31325 Sample drop mechanism
31331 Cooling cover
31360 Graphite tip
31365 Graphite tip holder
31380 Isolating ring
31393 Lower power connector
70405 O-ring 71029
70410 O-ring
70415 O-ring
70430 O-ring
70435 O-ring
71010 Cleaning brush
71029 Furnace cleaning brush 31230
90191 Graphite crucible
70435 70430
31325
70410
70415
71010 31331
70425
31246
31250
90190
31360
31365
70405
31380
31220
31393
06-5
5.2 Packing
Styropor Karton:
786736402/2.6
80x75x43cm
Packmöglichkeit
für:
O H 9 00
Ox y gen H y drogen D e t e r mi n a t o r
Drucker,
A
3
4
5 10
Waage,
Zubehör, usw.
2
1
0
V OL T C R A F T
0
1
Kühlwasserbehälter
33420
Before packing, the analyser and the furnace must be wrapped in plastic foil, to protect
them from moisture and dust, and then to be placed in a wooden case. The wrapped
analyser
and furnace, should be surrounded by a layer of foam (chips) of at least 10cm,
in order to avoid any damage due through transport.
Especially the foam where the analyser and furnace are put on, is very important. It should
be neither too hard nor too soft. When the foam is too soft, the analyser will practically
touch the wood. Fix the foam on the bottom of the wooden case by gluing.
The analyser and furnace should be wrapped in plastic foil, especially when you use chips
or any other kind of material in small pieces.
The glass tubes must be empty.
Packing is done as follows:
Styropor
Front view:
a. Place the analyser directly on the pallet with the O x yg e n N i t r o ge n H yd r o g e n D e t e rm i n a t o r
O N H-2000
right side towards the middle of the pallet,

A 5 10
4
3
2
1
0
V O L TC R A F T
because the furnace and the transformer are the

heaviest parts of the analyser.
0
1
Front view
2
ON OH
Styropor
Top view: Styropor
b. Shift the analyser exactly to the required position. Styropor

Top view
Styropor
St y
ro po r
O
x y
g e n
N
itr
og
e n
H
y dr
og O NH
e n
D -200
e te
rm
in
0
c. Foam:
a to
r
A
4 5 10
3
2
1
0
VO
LT C R A
FT
Tilt the analyser to the furnace side and place a

piece of foam at the right position.
0
1
foam ON
OH
or
ro p
Sty
d. Foam:
Tilt the analyser to the other side and place the
0 00
H -2
ON
r
to
na
i
rm
e
et
D
e n
o g
r
yd
H
n
second piece of foam at the right place. If

ge
ro
it
N
g en
xy
O
10
A
5
4
3
2
1
necessary, a third piece of foam can be placed on

0
FT
RA
LTC
O
V
to the pallet. 0 1
foam
2
OH
ON
08-2
5.3 Trouble shooting
High blank value in O and N:
in some cases the gas flow is not high enough to clean the furnace from air. See 1.8
“Adjusting the gas flow”.
The analysis does not start:
The start of the analysis depends on many conditions. If there is no water flow, or the
temperature is too high, a message appears on the display. A wrong adjustment of the flow
rate prevents the analysis form starting as well.
If one or more values are higher than +/-3V, then this problem will occur. Maybe the gas
bottle is empty, or some air got into the analyser. Check and change the chemicals if
necessary.
If only the value for the thermoconductivity cell is lower than 6V, then the cause is some air
inside the reference cell. Open the right door and shut the gas inlet of the furnace for 10s.
After that, the value must be higher.
No current during the analysis:
If there is no current during an analysis, then there is a problem with the electric contact in
the furnace. There must be a gap between the upper furnace and the plastic disc of the lower
furnace. If there is no gap, change the lower electrode. If this is not the problem, change the
upper electrode.
“No water flow“ or furnace overheat message:
If the analyser recognises no water flow in the beginning of the analysis, then the following
message will appear:
No water flow!
The system will then shut down the electric current for the analysis. The analysis will be
stopped.
Behind the right door of the analyser is a flow indicator on a board. If this shows no water
flow, look for a cracked tube. If a water flow is detected, but the analyser does not recognise
it, change the cooling water, it may be muddy. Otherwise call a service engineer.
If the furnace becomes too hot during the analysis, the following message will appear:
TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH!
Make sure that the temperature is less than 70°C. Test the secondary cooling system. If the
temperature is not above 70°C, an electric fault is the problem, call a service engineer.
5.4 Software
For all instructions on operating the PC software refer to the Help-function of the software.
The printed version of the help for the software is available as well.
5.5 OH-900 Pre-installation guide
Following requirements apply, when installing the Analyser Eltra OH-900
Carrier gas Nitrogen 99.99% pure; 2 - 4 bar (30 - 60 psi)

Compressed air 4 - 6 bar (60 - 90 psi)
Mains power supply 400 VAC ± 10%; 50/60 Hz; 3 phase and neutral; fuse = 32 A.
Use DIN 49462/63 mains power socket, if locally applicable
Analyser dimension 55 x 80 x 60 cm
Analyser weight ca. 135 Kg. It is important to install the instrument on a stable
place
The balance should rest on a vibration free support.
Connections for helium nitrogen and compressed air; outer diameter = R¼". (The tubes
supplied together with the analyser, carry a connector with G¼" inner diameter).
Use tap water for cooling, with at least 4 bar (60 psi) pressure. Connector for water
supply: outer diameter = R¾". (The tubes supplied together with the analyser, carry a
connector with G¾" inner diameter).
Copyright © 2005 by ELTRA GmbH Germany – January 2005 – Operation Manual OH-900 5.5-2
Inspection and Quality Certificate
We herewith confirm that the Eltra products manufactured according to the quality and
quantity you require.
Thanks to a thorough inspection before shipment, the instrument, together with its
accessories, the consumption materials and spare parts, are free of manufacturing defects
and will provide excellent performance.
When treated in a proper way for the required application, according to the specifications
from our offer, our order acknowledgement and in accordance with our catalogue
specifications, the above products will show good results, and therefore will be used to your
entire satisfaction.
Y. Polemitis 2005-02-12
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OPERATION MANUAL OH – 900

as from serial no. 1550xxxxxx

Under no conditions should the device be placed in direct sunlight !

1 Current meter 11 Dust trap

W att s: 10 000 max .

1 Micro-controller programming lock (remove for programming)

4 Secondary cycle outlet

The primary system provides furnace cooling, and consists of:

400 V A C 3~ N 50/ 60H z

Tap water inlet

Tap water drain

Tap water coil

Procedures for filling up and bleeding the cooling system:

The following instructions will assist you in solving the problems:

Remove this serew to

There are two different gas flow systems in the

in the system, which cannot be changed from the front 100 10

There are two different states, which must be

Adjust the gas flow as follows:

2.1 Working procedure

The analysis procedure is described in the following section.

ON-OFF-ON furnace power and automatic sample loading:

ON-OFF-ON furnace power and manual sample loading:

There is however one problem:

4. Detecting the oxygen fractions

Figure 4 includes two diagrams:

Sample drop: Automatic

Out-gassing (Power / time) 3,3 kW for 60s

Purge time: 15s

Stabiliser time: 30s

Integration delay: 10s

Analysis power / time: 2,8 kW for 45s

Min. analysis time: 50s

Accelerator / Flux: 1g Sn for out-gassing in crucible

Calibration: Standard titanium 100 ppm.

Sample drop: Automatic

Out-gassing (Power / time) 3,2 kW for 45s

Purge time: 15s

Stabiliser time: 30s

Analysis power / time: 2,8 kW for 45s

Min. analysis time: 60s

Accelerator / Flux: 1g Sn for out-gassing in crucible

Calibration: Standard titanium or zirconium.

Sample drop: Automatic

Out-gassing (Power / time) 4,5 kW for 30 - 45s

Purge time: 10s

Stabiliser time: 30s

Integration delay: 10s

Analysis power / time: 3,3 kW for 30s

Min. analysis time: 50s

Accelerator / Flux: None

Calibration: Standard steel 5 ppm H

Free hydrogen in aluminium

Power mode: On-Off-On mode

Sample drop: Manually

Out-gassing (Power / time) 4,0 kw for 45s

Purge time: 15s

Stabiliser time: 30s

Analysis power / time: 0,6 kW for 100s