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Analyze Operating Instructions IM/ZGP2_8 High Temperature Zirconia Oxygen Probe ZGP2 Series...
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Section Page The ZGP2 Zirconia Oxygen Probe is designed to measure oxygen in oxidising, and some reducing, furnace atmospheres. 1 INTRODUCTION .............. 1 When used in conjunction with an appropriate electronics unit the probe output voltage may be converted to a signal related 2 PREPARATION ..............
2 PREPARATION 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Checking the Code Number Ensure that the correct equipment is being installed – check Warning. The probe contains refractory ceramic the code number on the probe against Table 2.1 below. Code fibres. Inhalation of fibre or dust particles should be number labels are fitted inside the probe head.
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2 PREPARATION 1 to 1.5 mm Vent Holes Filter Washer Wadding Fig. 2.1 Assembling the Probe...
3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Types of Measuring Systems – Figs. 3.1 to 3.3 Warning. probe operates high When an oxygen concentration measurement is required, i.e. temperatures – take all necessary precautions to avoid , ppmO or O partial pressure, temperature compensation injury through burns.
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3 INSTALLATION… Power Supply 110/240V 50/60Hz Reference Air Supply Oxygen Analyzer COMMANDER SR100B Isolated mV Output Thermocouple Output Retransmission from Zirconia Cell from Probe Output Fig. 3.2 Oxygen Concentration Measurement using Basic Oxygen Analyzer Alarm/Control or Retransmission Outputs Alarm/Control or Retransmission Outputs Reference Air Supply...
…3 INSTALLATION 3.2 Siting – Figs. 3.4 and 3.5 Select the position for the probe avoiding obstructions which may inhibit insertion or subsequent removal. Dimensions for °C °F °C °F the probe are shown in Figs. 3.4 to 3.6. A clearance of at least 25mm in excess of the overall probe length is necessary for °C °F...
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3 INSTALLATION… …3.2 Siting – Figs. 3.4 to 3.6 All dimensions in mm (inches) Reference Air Line Entry 88 (3.46) Mounting Flange Probe Outer Sheath 27.5 (1.08) (4.53) Test Gas 122 (4.80) 556 (21.89) or 953 (37.52) 5 (0.2) M16 Cable Entries x2 View 'A' on Mounting Flange (4.92)
…3 INSTALLATION 3.3 Mounting – Figs. 3.7 to 3.9 The probe may be fitted horizontally or, preferably, vertically for prolonged high temperature operation. Clamp Bolt Mount the probe through the furnace wall using the preferred Packing method shown in Fig. 3.7. Ensure that a sufficiently large hole Fixing Flange is provided through the mounting (min.
4 CONNECTIONS 4.1 Access to Electrical Connections – Fig. 4.1 4.5 Test Gas Inlet – Fig 4.2 For access to the terminal block: The test gas inlet on standard heads is situated inside the probe head and is sealed by a screwed plug. The inlet accepts 1 Standard Head –...
5 OPERATION 5.1 Principles of Operation 5.2 Range of Operation – Fig. 5.1 The ZGP2 probe contains a high temperature oxygen The internal resistance of the cell, i.e the resistance of the concentration cell using zirconium oxide as a solid electrolyte. electrolyte between the electrodes, decreases approximately Inner and outer electrodes are attached to the cell which is exponentially with increasing temperature and for this reason...
7 FAULT FINDING Warning. probe operates high temperatures. Take all necessary precautions to avoid injury through burns. During its working life under normal recommended conditions the probe output remains accurate and without drift. Probe malfunctions can result from a fault in the probe or from u l i .
8 SPECIFICATION General Temperature limits: °C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F i l l °C °F ° * °F Reduced probe cell life may result if probe is operated continuously above 1250°C (2282°F). Reference air flow 500 to 1000 ml/min. (1 to 2 ft /hr) Response rate 0.1s estimated...
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