Sierra Primary Gas Flow Calibrator SL-800 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Sierra Instruments Contact Information
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Table of Contents
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1.0 General
Description
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2.0
Theory of Operation
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3.0 Cal=Trak
Layout
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4.0 Unpacking
Checklist
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5.0 Warnings
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6.0 Installation
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6.1
Attaching and Removing Flow Cells
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6.2
Connecting the Cal=Trak to a Flow Source
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6.3
The Cal=Trak Measurement Cycle
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6.4 Application
Precautions
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6.5
Comparison vs. Calibration, the “4-to-1 rule”
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7.0
Installation Diagrams and Application Guide
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7.1
Comparison of Cal=Trak with Piston or Bell Provers
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7.2
Vacuum Comparison of Cal=Trak with Piston or Bell Provers
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7.3
Comparison of Cal=Trak with Laminar Flow Element Transfer Standards
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7.4
Comparison of Cal=Trak with Sonic Nozzle Transfer Standards
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7.5
Vacuum Comparison of Cal=Trak with Sonic Nozzle Transfer Standards
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7.6
Calibration of Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs)
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7.7
Calibration of Mass Flow Meters (MFMs)
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7.8
Calibration of Rotameters (Variable Area Flow Meters)
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8.0 Operating
Instructions
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8.1
The Cal=Trak Keypad
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8.2
How to Use the Cal=Trak Keypad
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8.3
Factory Default Settings
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8.4 Taking
Readings
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8.5
Setting User Preferences
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8.6
Setup Menu 1, Calibration ID #, Gas Constant, Calibration Type
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8.7
Setup Menu 2, Reading Type, # in Average, Minutes/Reading
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8.8
Setup Menu 3, Temp. Correction Factor, Temp. & Pressure Formats
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8.9
Setup Menu 4, Date, Time & Battery Voltage
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Setup Menu 5, Date & Time Formats
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8.11
Setup Menu 6, Leakage & LCF (Leakage Correction Factor)
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9.0 Battery
System
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9.1
Battery Maintenance and Storage
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10.0 Maintenance
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11.0 Quality
Assurance
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11.1
Leak Test Procedure
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11.2 Calibration
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11.3
Returning Your Unit for Calibration or Service
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14.4 Shipment
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11.5
Replacement Parts & Accessories
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11.6 Additional
Information
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