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- Page 1 — ABB MEASUREMENT & ANALYTICS | USER MANUAL User Manual | ICOS GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer...
- Page 2 The laser is classified as a Class IIIb when exposed. Only trained service personnel are authorized to open the housing or service the laser. WARNING! Using this analyzer in a manner not specified by ABB may result in damage to the analyzer and render it unsafe to operate. WARNING! Only authorized persons may open the analyzer cover or perform internal maintenance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Table of Contents Disclaimer .......................... 5 Patent..........................5 Copyright ........................... 5 Trademark ......................... 5 Warranty ........................... 5 Customer Support ......................6 Text Formats and Warning Icons ..................6 Text Formats ........................6 Warning Icons ......................... - Page 4 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Inlet/Outlet Plumbing Connections .................. 20 Initialize and Run the Analyzer ..................21 Access Analyzer’s Local Operating System ............... 21 Remote Connection ...................... 21 Local Connection ......................21 Analyzer Manual Startup ....................21 Main Panel ........................
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Page 5: Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this document is current and accurate. Please contact ABB if you find any error in this document, so we can make appropriate corrections. -
Page 6: Customer Support
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Customer Support ABB provides product support services worldwide. To receive product support, either in or out of warranty, contact the ABB office that serves your geographical area, or the office indicated below: ABB Inc. Measurement & Analytics... -
Page 7: Transportation And Storage Of Boxed Analyzers
Save the original shipping materials to use when returning the analyzer to ABB if factory service or repair is needed. NOTE Table 2 lists and describes the safety icons on ABB shipping boxes. Follow these instructions when transporting and storing boxed analyzers. ABB PROPRIETARY INFORMATION... - Page 8 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Table 2: Transportation and Storage Icon Descriptions Icon Meaning Store your analyzer in a sheltered, dry area. Do not let the box get wet. Transport and store the analyzer box with the arrows on the box pointing up.
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Page 9: Introduction
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Introduction This manual contains basic information on using the ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer, and instrument operational and safety information. This manual describes the analyzer menu and data screens. Even though this user manual provides additional information on the hardware components and their particular functions, it is recommended to have qualified ABB service personnel resolve any issues with the analyzer. -
Page 10: Safety
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Safety Warning Labels and Descriptions Table 3 describes the warning labels shown on the analyzer. Table 3: Warning Labels and Descriptions Label Description The laser is rated Class 3b (invisible laser radiation) when the housing is open, and the interlock is disabled. -
Page 11: Certification
Avoid lifting heavy objects with one hand. Always try to balance the load in both hands or get a cart. Certification The ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer certifications are listed in Table 4. Table 4: Safety Certifications Symbol Standards Tested & Met... -
Page 12: Electrical Hazards
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 1: Laser Interlock Bypassing the analyzer interlock switch to open the case cover during analyzer operation may cause serious bodily injury. WARNING! Electrical Hazards The analyzer poses no electrical hazards. The analyzer components operate at < 15 V DC. -
Page 13: Analyzer Overview
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Analyzer Overview The ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer (MEA or analyzer) measures concentrations of CH , and H O in parts per million (ppm). This analyzer is a Class 1 laser product. -
Page 14: Accuracy
User Manual (this document) If you have not received all of the above components, please contact ABB at 1-800-858-3847 (North America) or +1 418-877-2944 (Worldwide), or icos.support@ca.abb.com. Connecting the analyzer using data cables longer than 3 meters (10 feet) is not recommended. -
Page 15: Power Connections
If any of these failures occur, a mouse, keyboard, and monitor are required to restart the analyzer. A back-up hard drive is recommended. If you have not received all of these components, contact ABB at 1-800-858-3847 (North America) or +1 418-877-2944 (Worldwide), or icos.support@ca.abb.com. -
Page 16: Emergency Shutdown Procedure
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 3: Rear Panel Emergency Shutdown Procedure If the analyzer requires emergency shutdown: 1. If using the analyzer with MobileGuard™, ensure that no drive is currently active in the MobileGuard™ software. 2. Flip the power switch on the front panel of the analyzer to OFF. (See Figure 2.) 3. -
Page 17: Data Interface Connection Ports
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Data Interface Connection Ports This section describes the data interface connections shown in Figure 3. These connections vary depending on the ordered configuration. USB ports: o Two on the front panel for general use (for example, USB peripherals, memory stick). -
Page 18: Gas Inlet/Outlet Connections
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 5: Analyzer Plumbing Diagram The gas enters the ⅜ inch Swagelok sample inlet, passes through a 40 SLM flow meter, and is filtered by a 2 μm screen filter. An upstream pressure controller regulates the pressure as measured in the cell to a specific set point (typically 300 Torr). - Page 19 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual The acceptable inlet gas pressure range is 7 to 15 psig. Figure 6: Inlet/Outlet Plumbing Connections ABB PROPRIETARY INFORMATION...
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Page 20: Analyzer Setup
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Analyzer Setup Hardware Setup Summary Under normal operating conditions, the analyzer is installed in the trunk of a vehicle that must have open access to the vehicle’s climate-control system. Ensure there is a clearance of at least 15 cm (6 in) for all fans and ventilation ports on the analyzer’s enclosure. -
Page 21: Initialize And Run The Analyzer
Start up the analyzer manually, without the MobileGuard™ software, as described below. The analyzer may be controlled by the external software provided with the ABB Ability Mobile Gas Leak Detection System (MobileGuard™). However, the analyzer can be operated without this software, as described in this section. -
Page 22: Main Panel
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Main Panel After the software launches, the Main Panel is displayed. (See Figure 7.) This panel contains the User Interface Control Bar (bottom of screen) and Numeric Display (main area). Figure 7: Main Panel and User Interface Control Bar User Interface Control Bar Use the User Interface Control Bar to operate the analyzer. -
Page 23: Main Panel Displays
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Display – Toggles through the Main Panel display formats: Numeric Display – Default display. Displays the numeric readout of the last measurement. (Figure 9) Alarm Status – Displays the operational status of the analyzer. (Figure 10) ... -
Page 24: Alarm Status Display
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 9: Numeric Display Alarm Status Display Click the Display button on the User Interface Control Bar to switch to the Alarm Status Display. The alarm status for instrument parameters are color coded to indicate their current condition. -
Page 25: Spectrum Display
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 10: Alarm Status Display Spectrum Display Click the Display button on the User Interface Control Bar to switch to the Spectrum Display. The top plot shows the voltage from the photo detector as the laser scans across the absorption features. - Page 26 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 11: Laser 1 Spectrum Display Figure 12: Laser 2 Spectrum Display ABB PROPRIETARY INFORMATION...
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Page 27: Time Chart Display
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Time Chart Display Click the Display button on the User Interface Control Bar to switch to the Time Chart Display. Figure 13 shows the time chart with a continuous flow of CH and C . -
Page 28: File Transfer Menu
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual File Transfer Menu Use the File Transfer menu to access data collected by the analyzer. Each time the analyzer is re-started, the most recent file name is displayed in the form: meaRMY_000000000000_2022-12-29_f0001.txt, where the:... -
Page 29: Transfer Data Files
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual At the end of each data file are encrypted listings of settings used by the analyzer for that data file. Settings are typically stored for diagnostic or troubleshooting purposes. Transfer Data Files To transfer data files from the analyzer hard drive to a USB storage device: 1. -
Page 30: Types Of Directories In Local Hard Drive
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Removing the USB memory device before the Safe to Remove pop-up message appears may result in loss of data. NOTE Types of Directories in Local Hard Drive The analyzer hard drive contains two types of directories: ... -
Page 31: Archive Directory
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 16: Daily Directory Archive Directory The local hard drive (Figure 15) creates an archived folder containing zipped files organized by date (see Figure 17). To access the archived files, double-click the Archive folder. (See Figure 15.) Each file is a single zipped .txt file, using the following convention: YYYY-MM-DD.zip. -
Page 32: File Transfer Error Screen
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 17: Archive Directory File Transfer Error Screen The File Transfer Error screen (shown in Figure 18) displays when: The USB key does not have enough storage space. The device is not recognized. -
Page 33: Setup Mode
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Setup Mode Setup mode accesses additional configurations and services. To enter Setup mode: 1. Click the Setup button on the User Interface Control Bar. (Figure 19) Figure 19: Setup Button on User Interface Control Bar 2. -
Page 34: Time/Files Tab
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual The Setup screens have function tabs at the top of the screen to configure the analyzer mode and settings (see Figure 21). These tabs let you: Manage file saving settings ... - Page 35 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Local Time Zone The Local Time Zone menu lets you adjust the current local time zone by selecting an option from the drop-down selection box. Clock The Clock menu manually adjusts the current time and date settings.
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Page 36: Laser Adjust Tab
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual About The About section displays analyzer specific information, such as the: Current software build date Code version IP address Analyzer serial number Laser Adjust Tab Use the Laser Adjust tab to manually adjust the laser’s wavelength to compensate for any cumulative drift. -
Page 37: Serial Logger Tab
Use the Serial Logger tab (Figure 23) to configure the aggregation of data from additional serial devices (for example, GPS and anemometer). This feature is configured as part of standard MobileGuard™ sales and installations. Contact ABB for further support with this feature. Figure 23: Serial Logger Tab... -
Page 38: Service Tab
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Service Tab The Service tab (Figure 24) must only be modified by ABB trained field-service engineers for updating changes made to the analyzer. These settings determine the level of change that could affect measurement performance. -
Page 39: Shutting Down The Analyzer
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Shutting Down the Analyzer Powering down without going through the soft-shutdown process may corrupt the operating software. NOTE To shut down the analyzer: 1. Click the Exit button on the User Interface Control Bar (see Figure 25). - Page 40 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 27: Final Shutdown Screen ABB PROPRIETARY INFORMATION...
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Page 41: Maintenance
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Maintenance Daily Operation Checklist Table 6 describes routine maintenance tasks that keep your analyzer operating smoothly. Table 6: Maintenance Checklist Frequency Task Inspect measured gas concentrations to ensure that they yield Every power- physically possible values. -
Page 42: Replace A Fuse
If one of the fuses blows or is otherwise damaged, the analyzer automatically turns off. There are two fuses in the analyzer – one 10 A fuse for the electronics and one 15 A fuse for the pump. These fuses are available at auto parts stores or from ABB service support. ... - Page 43 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 7. If using the analyzer with MobileGuard™, remove the GPS receiver connections (see Figure 30): o POWER (two-pin connector) o ANTENNA (TNC connector, coaxial cable) o PORT A (serial port) – requires small flathead screwdriver Figure 30: GPS Receiver Connections 8.
- Page 44 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 31: Analyzer with Top Cover Removed 9. Locate the fuse: See Figure 32 for locations. ABB PROPRIETARY INFORMATION...
- Page 45 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 32: Analyzer Fuse Locations 10. Remove the fuse from the fuse fixture. 11. Insert the new fuse into the fuse fixture. 12. If using the analyzer with MobileGuard™, make the connections to the GPS receiver.
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Page 46: Clean The Rear Fan Filter
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Clean the Rear Fan Filter It is recommended to clean the rear fan filter every 6 months or earlier if it appears dirty. To clean the rear fan filter: 1. If using the analyzer with MobileGuard™, ensure that no drive is currently active in the MobileGuard™... - Page 47 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual To prevent draining the vehicle battery, do not turn on the analyzer before turning on the vehicle. IMPORTANT! ABB PROPRIETARY INFORMATION...
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Page 48: Appendix A About Gas Analyzers And Laser Absorption Spectroscopy
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Appendix A About Gas Analyzers and Laser Absorption Spectroscopy Conventional Laser Absorption Spectroscopy For gas measurements based on conventional laser-absorption spectroscopy (Figure 34), a laser beam is directed through a sample, and the mixing ratio (or mole fraction) of a gas is determined from the measured absorption using Beer’s Law, which may be expressed:... -
Page 49: Abb-Lgr's Off-Axis Icos
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Integration of the measured spectra with the measured values of: Gas temperature Gas pressure Path length Line strength of the probed transition Enables you to determine the mole fraction directly from the relation: Use this equation to determine gas concentrations, even in hostile environments, without using calibration gases or reference standards. - Page 50 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Because the path length depends only on optical losses in the cavity and not on a unique beam trajectory (like conventional multi-pass cells or cavity-ringdown systems), the optical alignment is very robust allowing for reliable operation in the field. The effective optical path length is determined routinely by simply switching the laser off and measuring the necessary time for light to leave the cavity (typically tens of microseconds).
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Page 51: Appendix B Set Up Devices For Remote Access Using Vnc Software
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Appendix B Set Up Devices for Remote Access Using VNC Software Listed below are three types of devices that can be connected to the analyzer through the wireless router to access information: ... - Page 52 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 37: Wireless Router Location 3. Select SSID. 4. Enter the wireless password printed on the router sticker. (Figure 38) Every router has a different, unique SSID number, and wireless password. Figure 38: Password Connection Screen 5.
- Page 53 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 39: Connectivity Confirmation Screen 7. Ensure that the IP address of the Android device is correct by holding your finger down on the network connection icon. The IP address of the Android device is either 192.168.100.100 or 192.168.100.101.
- Page 54 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 10. Open the VNC application on the Android device by selecting the VNC application icon. (Figure 41) Figure 41: VNC Application Icon 11. The Android VNC screen appears. (Figure 42) Figure 42: VNC Application Installation Setup Screen 12.
- Page 55 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 43: Analyzer Software Interface Display with Size Adjustment for Android Devices ABB PROPRIETARY INFORMATION...
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Page 56: Set Up Vnc Software On Ios Devices
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Set up VNC Software on iOS Devices 1. On the iOS device, go to Settings > WiFi, then select the network from the list. 2. Connect to the wireless SSID network listed on the router sticker. (Figure 36) Enter the TP-Link wireless router (example: IBR200-xxxx). - Page 57 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 8. Record the IP address of the iOS device because it will be necessary to refer to it in Step Figure 47: Device IP Address Confirmation Screen 9. Install the VNC software by searching and installing it from the App store.
- Page 58 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Figure 49: Mocha VNC Lite Configure (New) Screen 11. The Configure Screen prompts you for the server IP address and password. (Figure 50) Figure 50: Mocha VNC Lite Configure Screen 12. Enter the analyzer’s address in the VNC server address field (192.168.100.100 or 192.168.100.101), from Step 8.
- Page 59 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 14. Select Connect. The Setup Configuration screen displays the IP address. (Figure 51) Figure 51: Setup Configurations Screen 15. To connect the iOS device to the analyzer, tap the IP Config you set up. The analyzer software will display on the device.
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Page 60: Set Up Vnc Software On Windows Devices
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Set up VNC Software on Windows Devices 1. On the Windows device, open Wireless Router options. 2. Locate the sticker on the router. (Figure 36) See Figure 37 for the location of the wireless router on the analyzer. - Page 61 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 4. Select the SSID network name listed on the router sticker, (Example: IBR200-xxxx), to display the Connect to a Network dialog-box. (Figure 55) 5. In the Security key field, enter the wireless password located on the router sticker.
- Page 62 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 8. Check the connection to make sure the device is connected through the wireless router by selecting the router. (Figure 57) Figure 57: Wireless Network Connection Screen 9. Verify the IP address of the Windows device: a.
- Page 63 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 10. The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog-box displays. (Figure 59) Figure 59: Wireless Network Connection Status Window 11. Click the Details button to display the Network Connection Details window. (Figure 60) Figure 60: Network Connection Details Window...
- Page 64 ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual 12. Verify the Ipv4 Address of the Windows device, which should be either 192.168.100.100 or 192.168.100.101. For example, the Windows device IP address is 192.168.100.101. (Figure 60) 13. Install the VNC software by going to the RealVNC website and downloading the RealVNC Viewer “EXE”...
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Page 65: Appendix C Accessing Data Using The Ethernet
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Appendix C Accessing Data Using the Ethernet This appendix explains how to access the analyzer data directory as a Windows Share using an Ethernet connection on a LAN. The data files stored on the internal hard disk drive of the analyzer can be accessed as a Windows Share over a LAN Ethernet connection. -
Page 66: Additional Notes
ABB LGR-ICOS™ GLA232 Series Methane/Ethane Analyzer User Manual Additional Notes The analyzer shared data directory is in the LGR workgroup. If it is not visible, browse for it in the Windows Network Neighborhood. The computer name will be XXXXXXXXXXXX, where XXXXXXXXXXXX is the analyzer serial number. - Page 67 We reserve the right to make technical changes or modify the contents of this document without prior notice. With regard to purchase orders, the agreed particulars shall prevail. ABB does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for potential errors or possible lack of information in this document.