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Teledyne API – Model T300/T300M CO Analyzer 
Theory of Operation 
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13.5. SOFTWARE OPERATION 
The T300/T300M Gas Filter Correlation Carbon Monoxide Analyzer has a high 
performance, VortexX86-based microcomputer running Windows CE. Inside Windows 
CE, special software developed by Teledyne API interprets user commands via the 
various interfaces, performs procedures and tasks, stores data in the CPU’s various 
memory devices and calculates the concentration of the sample gas. 
  Windows CE 
API FIRMWARE 
Analyzer Operations 
Calibration Procedures 
Configuration Procedures 
Autonomic Systems 
Diagnostic Routines 
 
Memory Handling 
DAS Records 
Calibration Data 
System Status Data 
Interface Handling 
Sensor input Data  
Touchscreen/Display 
Analog Output Data 
RS232 & RS485 
External Digital I/O 
 
 
Measurement 
Algorithm 
 
ANALYZER 
HARDWARE
 
PC/104 BUS
 
PC/104 BUS
 
Linearization Table 
 
Figure 13-18: 
Basic Software Operation 
13.5.1. ADAPTIVE FILTER 
The T300/T300M software processes the CO MEAS and CO REF signals, after they 
are digitized by the motherboard, through an adaptive filter built into the software.  
Unlike other analyzers that average the output signal over a fixed time period, the 
T300/T300M averages over a set number of samples, where each sample is 0.2 seconds.  
This technique is known as boxcar averaging.  During operation, the software 
automatically switches between two different length filters based on the conditions at 
hand.  Once triggered, the short filter remains engaged for a fixed time period to prevent 
chattering.   
During conditions of constant or nearly constant concentration the software, by default, 
computes an average of the last 750 samples, or approximately 150 seconds.  This 
provides the calculation portion of the software with smooth stable readings.  If a rapid 
change in concentration is detected the filter includes, by default, the last 48 samples, 
approximately 10 seconds of data, to allow the analyzer to more quickly respond.  If 
necessary, these boxcar lengths can be changed between 1 and 1000 samples but with 
corresponding tradeoffs in rise time and signal-to-noise ratio (contact customer service 
for more information).   
Two conditions must be simultaneously met to switch to the short filter.  First the 
instantaneous concentration must exceed the average in the long filter by a fixed 
amount.  Second the instantaneous concentration must exceed the average in the long 
filter by a portion, or percentage, of the average in the long filter.   
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