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Operating Instructions
Index Page

Important hints 3
1. Instrument design
1.1. Basic module 4
1.2. Control module 5
1.3. Accessories 6
2. Gas cooler (option) / Version ecom-J2KN-P 7
3. Power supply 8
4. Radio communication basic/control module 9
5. Data record 10
6. Instrument switch on 11
7. Input or selection of combustion plants 13
8. Flue gas analysis
8.1. Gas analysis 16
8.2. CO measurement (gas channel check) 19
8.3. O2 check 20
8.4. Flow measurement (Option) 20
8.5. Draught measurement 21
8.6. Soot dot...Oil trace 22
8.7. Measurement record and printout 24
8.8. Printout ecom-J2KN 25
9. Mean Value Measurement (Option) 26
10. Adjustments 28
11. Control 31
12. Data processing
12.1 Communication 32
12.2. Automatic Measurement (Option) 33
12.3. Data logger 34
13. Diagnostics
13.1. Fault diagnostic 35
13.2. dT-measrurement 37
13.3. Heating check (Option) 37
14. Maintenance tips 41
15. Technical data 44
16. FAQ 45

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Important hints
The ecom-J2KN meets the requirements of
DIN EN 50379 part of 2.

The ecom-J2KN may not be used for

continuous emission control!

Following minimum times must be kept, in order

to receive correct measured values:
-1 min. to calibrate the sensors at fresh air
-2 min. for stable measured values

The following substances impair the working of

the instrument:
-Cleaning agents
-Degreasers
-Wax polishes
-Adhesives
-Formaldehyde

Adjustments at burners and boilers should be made

only by specialists, who are familiar with
those installations!

1. Charge the accumulator regularly (Charge not

used instrument min. once a month)!
2. Never store the instrument with unloaded
accumulator!

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1. Instrument design Condensate
trap with fine
dust filter
1.1. Basic module
Connection Connection
pressure gas hose

Connection
draught
Connection
gas temperature
Cable socket
by wire transfer
basic / control
modules Connection air
temperature
Control LED´s
(see chapter 10.)

Control module
(see next page)

SO2/NOx-
filter for
CO sensor
Connection
condensate
evacuation

Integral
printer

Connection mains Optical flow

power plug control
Drawer for with fuse ON/OFF
battery (630 mA / 250 V) switch

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1.2. Control module Slot for Multi-
Media-Card
Connection air
temperature

Graphics
display

Connection
USB

Connection
keyboard

Socket for connection

Keyboard control module cable by wire
transfer basic

Function keys
(function shown on display)
Display
Measurement backlit
values recor- ON/OFF
ding

Cursor keys
(Up/Down/Right/ OK key
Left/Scroll) (confirm selec-
tion)

ESC key
(quit/
escape menu) Print key
(access to
printing menu)
In the input mode,
the keys are used
Switch ON/OFF
control module for numerical inputs

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1.3. Accessories

Add. keyboard T-Air Stick

Item no.: Item no.:
1050011 51446

Multi-Media-Card Dateninterface DAS-Software

2 GB Item no.:
Item no.: 1050060
100578

Dateninterface Großanzeige Data cable USB

Item no.: Item no.:
1040030 55818

without illustration

NOx hose 3,5 m NOx hose 3,5 m

(soot probe) (probe without
Item no.: soot measurem.)
10176 (3,5 m) Item no.:
10178 (3,5 m)

Filtering plate Filterkoffer für

(solid Festbrennstoff-
combustibles) messungen
Item no.: Item no.:
50000024 55810

Cable control-basic module

1.5 m long, item no.: 1040021
3.0 m long, item no.: 1040022
5.0 m long, item no.: 1040023
10.0 m long, item no.: 1040024
20.0 m long, item no.: 1040025
without illustration

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2. Gas cooler (option) / Version ecom-J2KN-P
Gas- Peltier-
Outlet element

Level control COLD

Gas-
Inlet Condensate Fan
evacuation

Due to the power supply need of the gas cooler, it is

only available with mains power!

Exhaust gas with a temperature over the steam dew point (35 to
65 °C) is flown spiral via a long gas path thru a surface coated metal
body with good thermal conductivity. The gas radiates its heat to this
metal body. A PELTIER element (semiconductor cooling element)
flown by a continuous current is thermally connected with this body
and with a second metal body with cooling ribs and ventilation slots.
The flow thru the PELTIER element creates a heat transfer from
WARM to COLD, drains the heat of the metal body flown by gas and
conveys it to the outer cooling body. This heat is conveyed thru a
vertical forced ventilation to the surrounding air.
The condensation issued by the heat loss of the gas drops in a re-
ceptacle and is pumped out on request (either by the user or due to
the level monitoring) by a periodically working hose pump.
The sucking capacity of the gas conveying pump avoids a sufficient
dwell time of the gas with the condensate, so that wash out reactions
(NO2+H2O > H2NO3) do not take place.
At the cooler outlet the gas has a temperature of ca. 5 °C with a rela-
tive saturation of nearly 100 % relative humidity (corresponds to a
3
water steam content < 7 g/m ).

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3. Power supply
Used accumulators can be returned to us or brought
to recycling stations of public waste disposal compa-
nies respectively accumulators selling stores!

The basic module of the ecom-J2KN is delivered with internal load-

ing unit. The instrument can be operated upon a longer time period
with the internal accumulator (6 V; 7,2 Ah). Connecting the internal
charging unit to mains power is only compulsory to recharge the
accumulators and to operate the Peltier cooler and the heated pistol
grip probe.

The accumulators should be recharged when the instrument shows a

corresponding message (acoustical warning and display informa-
tion). The accumulators loading stand can be checked, looking at the
voltage information on the display (menu "Control"). The accu warn-
ing is activated when the value „ACC.B“ is smaller than 6 V.
By 5,8 V the power operation via accus is no more possible. The
instrument must be further powered via internal charging unit.

Verwenden Sie niemals Batterien, um das

Bedienteil des ecom-J2KN zu betreiben !

The control module of the ecom-J2KN is powered by 3 nickel-metal-

hydride accumulators (type AA). In case of need, the accumulators
can be recharged by docking the control module to the basic module.
Hereby 2 functions can be selected („Adjustments / „Internal“ /
„Reloading function“ / <OK>):

1. Recharging function ON (<F1> = YES):

- accus slowly and carefully recharged
- recommended adjustment by frequent use
2. Recharging function OFF (<F4> = NO):
- accus quickly recharged
- recommended adjustment by occasional use

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4. Radio communication basic / control module
Unlocking
Thanks to the detachable control mod-
ule the basic module can be monitored
wireless. The basic module can be
unlocked as follows:

1. Press to unlock.
2. Tip control module forwards
3. Release control module from basic
module

The information exchange between

control and basic module is performed Gas analysis
via radio transmission (868 MHz) with a
Pressure
coverage of approx. 50 m (by free
sight). The quality of the radio transmis- Soot..Oil trace
sion is documented by a bar indication Data processing
in the main menu of the instrument Adjustments
(long bar = good radio communication).

By interruption of the radio Control

communication, an error message is Diagnostics
displayed. By persisting disturbances of
the radio communication, a cable Bar indication
(option) can take over the transfer radio quality
(connection betwen socket DATA on
control unit and socket DATA on basic -- ECOM-J2KN --
module).
Radio connection
interrupted!
If the basic module is switched off and Use cable or
the control module not, so the display switch on basic
module!
will show an error message inviting to
fix the control module in its docking Quit with:
station (helps also not to forget the con-
trol module). Observe this order, quit -- ECOM-J2KN --
with <ESC> and finally switch off the
control module. Place J2KN in
basic mod.!

Quit with:

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5. Data record
The multi media card enables the storage of both punctual meas-
urements and data logger records.
The values of punctual measurements are written in a text file
(J2KDV.txt). Those of data logger records in a csv file (J2KDL-xx.csv
/ xx = records numbered consecutively).
Both file types have the same structure and can be imported respec-
tively opened in Excel. See chapter „Technical Data“ for data format
information. The files can be transferred on the PC using a card
reader. The following conditions must be fulfilled for using a multi
media card:

- ecom-J2KN
- minimal card volume 32 MB - max. 2 GB
- card formatted on 16 bit FAT
- SD cards or MM cards from rbr
- PC with card reader from rbr
- or from the manufacturers Belkin and SanDisk

Insert the multi media card as shown.

Take care that the card does not stand
out and hooks on.

Never pull out cards during data record - data loss

and damaging of the data carrier possible!

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6. Instrument switch on
Always position the probe in the exhaust pipe once
the calibration phase is over!

Always use a filtering system as per our

recommendation for combustion plants
firing solid combustibles!

Display con- Bar indication

Gas analysis
trast adjust- radio quality
able with Pressure
F1 and F2 Soot..Oil trace
Data processing accu voltage
(charging status)
Adjustments

Control
Bar indication
Diagnostics transfer quality
Once the control module has been switched on (key <I/0>), the main
menu is displayed.
6 sub-menus with the following functions are displayed (non-visible
sub-menus can be called up scrolling the arrow keys):

- Gas analysis : Perform gas analysis

- Draught measure. : Perform draught or pressure measurement
- Soot...Oil trace : Input of soot measurements results
- Data processing : Assign measurements / Load or send data
- Adjustments : Modify instrument adjustments
- Control : Check operation state of instrument
- Diagnosis : Read-out of firing automats
(only in connection with ecom-AK) /
dT-measurement

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- To perform concrete measurements, first switch on the basic
module (switch located under the condensation trap).
- Use the arrow keys to select the sub-menu "Gas analysis".
- Confirm with <OK>. The instrument starts a 1-minute calibration
phase and the fuel types selection is displayed.

The following fuel types are available*:

Fuel type

Fuel types acc. to 1.BImSchV Fuel oil (B)

CO2max A1 B
Fuel oil (B) 15.4 0.50 0.007
Natural gas (B) Select: (↑↓) !
City gas (B)
Coke oven gas (B)
Liquid gas (B)

- Use the arrow keys to select the

desired fuel type.
Do you wish to
- Confirm with <OK>.
use data
The instrument will then enquire if you
processing?
wish to use the data bank. If you want to
assign the sampled data to a specific Quit with: <ΟΚ> !
plant, so press <F1> (<F4> = no -> the YES NO
measurement will be performed without
assignment).

* Country specific fuel types programmable on demand.

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7. Input or select plant specific data
To call up plant data recorded in the J2KN Selection upon:
or to create a new file, the following
possibilities are available: Search word
Record number
Create new: To create a new file, a Create new
numerical number can be assigned.
Quit with:
-Select „Create new“
-Confirm with <OK>. Input number
-Input a number (max. 16 numbers):
25.11.2007
Example: "25.11.2007"

-Press <OK> after input in order to call up Please use the

the record number. numeral keys!
-Press <F3> to determinate the next free
record number (calculated from record number 1).
-Press <F4> to input a plant-related code.

Tip: We suggest a date-related input to easily find the data record

later on via the search function (search per date).

After confirming with <OK> it is possible to enter a text (max. 6 lines

with 20 indications) with a software keyboard (for print out or data
processing). Proceed as follows:
-choose Text line 1 with the cursor keys <up/down> and confirm
with <OK>
-select keyboard (4 keyboards are available) with <F3>
-select with the cursor keys <up/down/right/left> a character
(selected character is black deposited)
-choose the character with <OK> (the last character can be deleted
by pressing <F2>)
-repeat procedure, until line is complete
-if you want to correct a character, proceeded as follows:
-interrupt choosing characters with <F4>
-select character with the cursor keys <right/left>
-activate choosing characters with <F4> and set a new character
-select the next line after pressing <F1>

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You can close the text input with <ESC>. Activate the next free re-
cord number with <OK> and start flue gas measurement.

Record number: To create a new file, Selection upon:

a record number can be assigned.
Search word
- Select „Record number“ Record number
- Confirm with <OK>. Create new
- Input a random record number:
Quit with:
Example: "1" for record number 1
Record number
-Press <OK> after input in order to call up
the record number. 1
-Press <F3> to determinate the next free
record number (calculated from record
number 1). Please use the
-Press <F4> to input a plant-related code. numeral keys!

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 Search word: If the plant code is known, it is possible to find the
plant data stored with help of a search machine.

-Select "Search word" and press <OK>. Search word

-Input 4 related figures of the plant code:
Example: "25.11"
25.11
for plant code 25.11.2007

-Press <OK> after input to start the Please use the

searching process. All possible numeral keys!
correspondences with this figures
sequence will be filtered. The selection Memory mumber 1
can be stepped thru with the arrow keys
(F1 for selection beginning, F2 for
selection end) 25.11.2007
-Press <OK> to activate once the desired F1:First record
data block is found F2:Last record F4:Delete

-Press <Print> / „View memory“ / <OK> End with : <OK> !

to view the previous analysis at this plant
Measurement
All measured and calculated values can available
be called up on 4 display pages using the
arrow keys to step thru.

Memory number 1 O2
CO2
3.2 %
13.1 %
Soot..Oil trace
CO 0 ppm
Eff. 92.5 %
Boiler temp. : 65°C
Losses 7.5 % 1st Soot meas.: 0.5
25.11.2007
Exc. air 1.18 2nd Soot meas.: 0.3
T.Gas 184 °C
T.Air 20 °C
3rd Soot meas.: 0.7
Draught -0.03 hPa Oil trace : NEIN
Data record 12:15:53 25.11.07 Gas analysis 12:15:53 25.11.07
Further pages:<↑↓> Memory number 1 Further pages:<↑↓> Memory number 1 Mean value : 0.5

O2 17.5 % O2 value in air

CO 0% 738 ppm
CO 123 ppm
O2 19.5 %

Lambda 7.00 CO 3 ppm

Zug 0.01 hPa

CO measurement 12:15:53 25.11.07 O2 value in air 12:15:53 25.11.07

Further pages:<↑↓> Memory number 1 Further pages:<↑↓> Memory number 1

Press twice <ESC> to quit the previous measurement. The recording

of the current measurement values can begin.

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8. Gas measurement

8.1. Gas analysis

Re-calibrate the instrument after each
measurement (after one hour at the latest)
to get correct results!
After the 1-minute calibration phase, the instrument switches over to
the measurement mode. The gas measurement values can be
viewed on 4 display pages (2 x gas analysis; 1 x CO measurement;
1 x oxygen check). Use the cursor keys to scroll the pages.
O2 3.2 %
CO2 13.1 %
T.Gas 184 °C
T.Luft 20 °C

Abgasanalyse 25.11.07

Hotkey Messwerte CO-Sensor Hotkey

Taste <F1> speichern abschalten Taste <F4>
und drucken Taste <F3>
Taste <F2>
With <F1> you can switch from the measured value display to a
menu or to „Standby“ selected before (see chapter attitudes). Possi-
ble menu options are: Soot... Oil trace, Data processing, Adjust-
ments, Control, Fuel type, Eff. (C), Memory -> M, Pressure. Further
you can switch with <F1> from any menu back to the measured
value display.
With <F2> you can print and store the measured values into the in-
termediate memory at the same time.
With <F3> you can switched off the CO sensor, in order to protect
the sensor against to high concentrations. The automatic disconnec-
tion will switch off the CO sensor at approx. 4000 ppm.
With <F4> you can switch from the measured value display to a
menu or to „Standby“ selected before (see chapter attitudes). Possi-
ble menu options are: Soot... Oil trace, Data processing, Adjust-
ments, Control, Fuel type, Eff. (C), Memory -> M, Display values,
Pressure. Further you can switch with <F1> from any menu back to
the measured value display.

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The position of the measured and calculated values (gas analysis)
on the display pages is free selectable (choose „Display values“ for
<F4> Hotkey). For alteration of the exisiting succession respectively
personal listing, proceed as follows:

-Press <F4> to activate the function.

-select the line with the cursor keys <up/down>,
-select the measured or calculated value with the cursor
keys <right/left>,
-repeat this procedure until all modifications are completed.
-Press <F4> to deactivate the function.

O2 3.2 %
CO2 13.1 %
T.Gas 184 °C
T.Air 20 °C

Gas analysis 25.11.07

+

Core stream search

Position the sampling probe in the exhaust channel so that the ther-
mocouple is fully surrounded with the gas (see picture).

Gas stream

Probe tip
Protection bow

Perform the measurement in the core stream of the exhaust gas

channel (probe placed in the highest gas temperature area). A trend
indication for T. Gas easies the core stream search. As long as the
display shows a + symbol, the measured temperature increases, it
means the probe tip moves towards the core stream. If a - symbol is
displayed, pull the probe out of the core stream and the temperature
sinks. If no temperature change is shown for at least 3 seconds, so
the trend indication will be deleted.

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CO2, efficiency, losses, excess air and dew point are calculated val-
ues. They can only be calculated if realistic values for the basic pa-
rameters O2 and temperatures are available. It must be ascertained
that:

O2 < 20,5 % and T.Gas - T.Air > + 5 °C

are given. The dew point can only be calculated accurately if, in the
menu "Adjustments", the current barometric air pressure value has
been inputed. This value cannot be determined by the ecom-J2KN. If
the gas temperature falls below the dewpoint (between 25 and 65
°C), ETA will be calculated with condensation. In the display (C) ap-
pears behind ETA.
Correct measurement values are displayed first after a short delay,
necessary for the gas transport and the build-up of a stable electro-
chemical reaction at the sensors. This time period lasts approx. be-
tween 1 and 1.5 minute. For recording, printout and evaluation wait
until the values do not change anymore. If deviations higher than 2
ppm still occur by the gas values, they can be due to unstable pres-
sure conditions in the exhaust channel.
O2 3.2 %
If the measurement values are stable CO2 13.1 %
and the results can be printed out, press T.Gas 184 °C
the key <Record> (disc symbol) to T.Air 20 °C
transfer the values in the intermediate
memory (caution: store gas analysis Gas analysis 25.11.07
recorded!
and CO measurement values sepa-
rately). The values are stored for a later
printout and, if need be, for a final data Measurement stored in
record storage.
intermediate memory
If a printout of the values should be made simultaneously to the in-
termediate recording, so press <F2> (the complete content of the
intermediate memory will be printed).

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8.2. CO measurement (gas channel check)
For the technical check of gas-fired plants in regards of safety as-
pects the gas channel check called also CO measurement is used.
Hereby the CO concentration in the gas channel is measured after
the flow safety device and calculated on an undiluted value (oxygen
rest content in flue gas = 0 %).
As the gas conditions after the flow safety device are no more ho-
mogeneous because of the flow in of secondarily air and conse-
quently the core stream measurement can be erratic, the analysis of
the exhaust gas is performed along the totality of the exhaust pipe
diameter. A multi-hole probe (optional accessory) is hereby used as
sampling probe. The calculated value shown on the line CO 0 %
corresponds to the measured CO concentration supposed the oxy-
gen content would amount 0% by the same exhaust gas volume.

It is consequently the undiluted CO

O2 17.5 %
content in exhaust gas. If the value indi-
CO 0% 738 ppm
cation is stable, press the key <Mem-
CO 123 ppm
ory> (disk symbol) to store the result in
Exc. air 7.00
the intermediate memory. If a printout of
the values should occur simultaneously CO measurement 25.11.07
to the recording in the intermediate recorded!

memory, press <F2> (the complete

content of the intermediate memory will
be printed out). Measurement stored in
intermediate memory

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8.3. O2 check
This measurement is performed by room-independent plants like
gross calorific value plants. It is determined if exhaust gas flows into
the combustion air (O2 content drops down / CO content may be rise)
and herewith influence on the combustion quality.
For this analysis a special multi-hole
probe (optional accessory) should be O2 value in air
used. If the value indicated is stable, O2 19.5 %
press the key <Memory> (disk symbol) CO 3 ppm
to store the value in the intermediate Draught 0.01 hPa
memory. If a printout of the values
should occur simultaneously to the re- O2 value in air
recorded!
25.11.07

cording in the intermediate memory,

press <F2> (the complete content of the
intermediate memory will be printed Measurement stored in
out). intermediate memory

8.4. Flow measurement (Option)

This measurement can be done with a
pitot tube. At first the pitot factor of the
pitot tube must be entered („Adjust-
ments“ / „Internal“ / „Pitot factor“).
After connecting the pitot tube to the
instrument, the zero point of the sensor
can be set with <F4>. With <F1> the
cross section of the flow channel can be Connections for
entered (needed for calculation of the pitot tube
flow rate). After the pitot tube is posi-
tioned in the flow channel, the display Flow measurement
shows the speed (m/s), the flow rate
(Nm3/h) and the differential pressure V.Gas 0.4 m/sek
(Pa). If the value indicated is stable, M.Flow 44 Nm3/h
press <Record> to store the value in dP 0.1 Pa
the intermediate memory. If a printout of Flow measurem.
recorded!
25.11.07

the values should occur simultaneously

to the recording in the intermediate
memory, press <F2> (the complete
Measurement stored in
content of the intermediate memory will
intermediate memory
be printed out).

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8.5. Draught measurement
A trend indication for the draught conditions in the exhaust channel
can already be determined during the gas analysis. Nevertheless the
value for the chimney draught will not be stored together with the gas
values while pressing the key <Memory>.
Indeed the difference pressure sensor tends to drifts because of its
sensibility and, for an exact measurement, it is consequently advised
to re-calibrate the sensor immediately before sampling and docu-
menting the value.

Access the menu while selecting the Pressure

sub-menu "Pressure". The current
value is displayed as well as the instruc- -0.12 hPa
tion to adjust the zero point of the sen-
sor. Release hereto the draught hose
from the instrument for a short moment --.-- hPa
and press <F4>. The sensor is herewith New 0 point
re-calibrated.
Pressure
Fix the draught hose again. The display
shows the exact measurement value -0.12 hPa
which can be stored while pressing
<Memory> and added to the previous
-0.12 hPa
results in the intermediate memory. The
New 0 point
stored value is shown on the display.
Press <ESC> to quit the differential
pressure measurement menu. Measurement stored in
intermediate memory

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8.6. Soot...Oil trace

The sub-menu "Soot...Oil trace" en- Soot..Oil trace

ables the input of measured results for Boiler temp.: 66°C
boiler temperature, soot dots and oil 1st Soot meas.: -.-
trace. Select the line „Boiler temp.“ 2nd Soot meas.: -.-
and press <OK> to activate the input. 3rd Soot meas.: -.-
Oil trace : ----
The input can be made using the nu-
merical keys. Press <OK> to store the Mean value: -.-
value in the data record of the meas-
urement.

The soot dot measurement is to be performed with the optional

heated pistol grip probe which heating function prevents the filter
paper to become wet because of the humidity issued by the combus-
tion condensate. The filter paper slot is hereby heated up to approx.
70 °C. Switch hereto the probe heating of the pistol grip probe while
selecting „Adjustments / Internal / Probe heating / <F1>“.
Due to the power supply need of the probe heating, it
is only available with mains power!

Proceed as follows:

-Switch on the probe heating while selecting „Adjustments / Probe

heating / <F1>“.
-Insert a filter paper in the paper slot.
-Select the line „1st. Soot meas.“.
-Press <OK> to start the measurement. The display shows the
volume to be sucked and the pump starts sampling.

If the soot dot analysis are made with a manual pump the sucking
procedure can be interrupted while pressing <F4> (result value can
immediately be entered).

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Once 1,63 litre has been sucked in, the instrument will instruct to
input the opacity degree. Proceed as follows:

-Release the filter paper from the probe slot.

-Compare the greyness with the opacity scale.
-Input the result using the numerical keys and press <OK>.
-Repeat this procedure until all 3 soot dot analysis are completed.
The mean value will be calculated and automatically stored.

The result of the oil trace check is to be documented as follows:

Soot..Oil trace
-Set the cursor on the line "Oil trace". Boiler temp.: 66°C
-Input the result with <OK> 1st Soot meas.: 1.0
2nd Soot meas.: 0.5
("NO", "YES" or "- - - ") 3rd Soot meas.: 1.5
Oil trace : NO
Mean value: 1.0

-Press <ESC> to quit the menu once all necessitated inputs have
been entered. The measurement is now completed.

Get the probe cooled down before putting

it back in its fixation!

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8.7. Measurement record and printout
Once the gas analysis is completed, transfer the val-
ues recorded in the intermediate memory to the
Multi-Media-Card otherwise they could get
lost by switch-off of the instrument!

Press <Print> (printer symbol) to enter --ECOM-J2KN--

the printing menu. The sampled data Ausdruck starten
can be be checked one more time Speicher Ansehen
(„View memory“, <OK> and scroll with Speicher -> M
the cursor keys).
Text eingeben
Abbruch mit:
The software keyboard enables the
input or correction of the 6 x 20-
character text. Select hereto „Input --ECOM-J2KN--
text“, press <OK> and input text (see Ausdruck starten
page 13). Speicher Ansehen
Press „Memory -> M“ and <OK> to
Speicher -> M
store the all data -if correct- in the inter- Text eingeben
nal memory or on the multi media card. Abbruch mit:
Once the transfer is completed, a "Disk
symbol" appears on the bottom right of --ECOM-J2KN--
the display. The inputed text will only be
recorded in the data record by use of Ausdruck starten
the multi media card. Speicher Ansehen
Speicher -> M
Select „Start printout“ and press Text eingeben
<OK>) to start a printout. Abbruch mit:

Press <ESC> to turn back to the gas Disk symbol

analysis menu.
--ECOM-J2KN--
Ausdruck starten
Speicher Ansehen
Speicher -> M
Text eingeben
Abbruch mit:

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8.8. Printed protocole ecom-J2KN
N

Free text input (6 x 20 characters for

comments, remarks, information, ...)

For example name

Date and time of recording

Results of CO check

Results of O2 check

Gas analysis results

Results of differential pressure meas-

urement
Results of soot measurement

Free text programming of 8 lines 20

characters each for customers company
address

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9. Mean Value Measurement (Option)

By mean value measurement function measurements can be taken

in an adjustable time frame and mean values can be calculated.
Should the several measurement values be stored a storage place
has to be selected as described in chapter 7. Based on this storage
place all measurements will be written consecutively on the next
storage place (observe storage capacity).
Gas analysis
After run through fresh air calibration
the menu point “Mean value” can be Mean value
chosen. Before the mean value meas- Pressure
urement can be started the settings for Soot..Oil trace
“Meas.time”, “Scanning”, “Printer” Data processing
and “Storage”should be checked and if
necessary be changed. The meanings Adjustments
are: Control
Diagnostics
-Meas. time = Time frame in which the
mean values will be calculated
-Scanning = time between the meas- Mean value
urements taken for mean value calcula- Start measurement
tion Meas. time
Scanning
-Printer = logging of measurements Printer
taken for mean value calculation Store
-Store = all measurements for mean
value calculations will be stored Quit with:

“Measurement time” and “Scanning” can be adjusted as follows:

-select menu point and confirm with <OK>
-with the numeric keys set the desired time:
0.01 = 1 sec. = minimum value
59.59 = 59 min : 59 sec. = maximum value
-confirm with <OK>

The setting for “Printer” can be changed as follows:

-select menu point and confirm with <OK>
-select desired setting with the curser keys
-confirm with <OK>

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The setting for “Store” can be changed as follows:
select menu point and confirm with <OK>
activate storage function with <F1>
deactivate storage function with <F4>

By ‘Start measurement’ / <OK> the O2 3.2 %

evaluation of the measurement values CO2 13.1 %
CO 0 ppm
will be started. On the display the actual Eta 92.5 %
mean values will be shown ( will be Verluste
Lambda
7.5
1.18
%

updated with new measurement val- T.Gas 184 °C

T.Luft 20 °C
ues). After finishing the measurement
Mittelwerte 25.11.07
time a protocol of the results with all 15:59 min

mean values will be printed.

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10. Adjustments

Additionally to the ecom-J2KN functions described previously, vari-

ous adjustments can be made in the instrument.

From the main menu select the sub- Unit

menu "Adjustments" and confirm with
<OK>. A selection of modifiable pa-
Ref. O2
rameters, adjustable according to the Fuel type
application, is displayed. Set clock
Place the cursor on the desired line and Paper feed
press <OK> to call up or modify the Quit with:
adjustment.
Internal
The modifiable parameters are:

Unit (adjustment with cursor keys):

-Calculation of gas concentrations in:

-ppm = volume concentration (parts per million)

-mg/m 3 = mass concentration per volume unit
-mg/kWh (undiluted) = mass concentration per power unit
-mg/MJ (undiluted) = mass concentration per power unit
-ppm (undiluted) = volume concentration (parts per million)
-mg/m3 (undiluted) = mass concentration per volume unit

Undiluted:
-Conversion of the gas concentration on selected reference oxygen:

-mg/kWh and mg/MJ are always calculated on 0% O2 basis

-Conversion formula:
21 - O2ref
Eref = Emeas *
21 - O2meas
Ref. O2
(for ppm and mg/m3 units - Input after <OK> pressing):
- Input of 02 reference value O2ref

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Fuel type (press <OK> to access selection list):
-Modification of adjusted fuel type (e.g. by measurements at
combi-plants)

Set clock (press <OK> to access setting menu):

-Correction of internal clock with cursor keys

Paper feed (press <OK> to activate paper feeding):

-Paper feed line by line
Printout contraste
Internal (press <OK> to open menu): Reload function
-Further instrument settings: Key beep
Graphic menu
Printout contrast (0..9) Probe heating
(press <OK> to access input menu): Abbruch mit:
-Printer contrast adjustment Language: English
F1 Hotkey
Recharging function F4 Hotkey
(<F1> for YES / <F4> for NO): Eff.(C)
-Careful (<F1>) or quick (<F4>) recharging RF-connect. only
of the control module accumulators
USB
Key beep (<F1> for YES / <F4> for NO): Bluetooth
-Acoustical signal by key pressing Pitot factor
Graphic menu (<F1> for YES / <F4> for NO):
-Activation of graphic mode

Probe heating (<F1> for YES / <F4> for NO):

-ON/OFF switch for probe heating for soot measurement (by use
of the optional heated pistol grip probe)

Language: English
-Info about language (3 languages selectable)

F1 Hotkey (Choose after pressing <OK>):

-Change the menu you get to after pressing <F1> in measured value
display

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F4 Hotkey (Choose after pressing <OK>):
-Change the menu you get to after pressing <F4> in measured value
display

Eff.(C) (<F1> for YES / <F4> for NO):

-ON/OFF switch for calculation of Efficency with and without
condensation

RF-connect. only (Choose after pressing <OK>):

-Standard: no radio connection if contol module is located
in basic module
-RF-connect. only: radio connection also if contol module is located
in basic module
-Remote: without function

USB (selection after pressing <OK>):

- Adjustment of transfer speed (Cursor keys <Up/Down>) and protocol
(Cursor keys <Right/Left>) for the USB interface (connection USB):
-Protocol DAS = Protocol for the program DASNT
-Protocol Enhanced = only for special applications
With first use of the Bluetooth connection to PC type
in password „0000“ or „1234 “!

Bluetooth (selection after pressing <OK>):

- Adjustment of protocol for the Bluetooth interface with the cursor keys
<Right/Left>:
-Protocol DAS = Protocol for the program DASNT
-Protokoll DAS (DELAY) = Protocol for giant display with adjustable
(Cursor keys <Up/Down>) delay (0 = low / 9 = high / adjust to a
value, that shows a stable indication at the giant display)
-Protocol Enhanced = only for special applications

Pitot factor (selection after pressing <OK>):

-Input of Pitot factor for flow rate calculation (rbr flow probe = 0.93).
If the flow rate calculation is not needed, set Pitot factor to 0

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11. Control

The electrochemical sensors alter their output values along the op-
eration period. The programme controls the sensors and corrects
drifts. If the drifts and the correlated measurement errors increase,
an error message is displayed. In this case the corresponding sensor
must be changed by an authorised service centre. The control menu
informs about the current status values for the sensors as well as
about (page 2 with cursor keys <up/down>):
Next service Accu voltage
centre
Control control module
-rbr- Messtechnik O2 10744 mV
Am Großen Teich 2 CO 7 mV basic module
58640 Iserlohn Batt 4.50 V
--------------------- Bat.B 6.09 V
Serial number Tel.: 02371-945-5 Operation
Fax : 02371-40305
eMail : [email protected] hours
Operation hours : 8.45 hrs
Software Serial no. : J2KN 12345
version Service tel. :
Programm version :
02371-945-5
V3.0 / 12.07.10
Recommended
Next unit check : 20.04.11 maintenance
date

Radio quality Control Number of CO-

O2 10744 mV switch -offs
CO 7 mV
20 1X
Akku 4.50 V
Sent frames 4.2 /s
4.2 /s
22 ppm
4X
Akk.B 6.09 V ppm hours of
(radio) 0.0 /s 11 X CO sensor

Received Operation hours : 8.45 hrs Number of

frames (radio) Serial no. : J2KN 12345 errors
Service tel. : 02371-945-5
Programm version : V3.0 / 12.07.10
Number of Next unit check : 20.04.11 Number of
frames (USB) instrument
switch -ons
Control-LED´s:
LED 1 LED 2
OFF = accu operation OFF = no error
lights red = accu in recharge blinks red = error has occurred
lights green = accu is recharged
LED 4
LED 3 OFF = basic module is OFF
OFF = basic module OFF blinks yellow = calibration phase
blinks green = basic module in process / purging phase in
is switching off process
lights green = basic module lights yellow = basic module is
is ON calibrated

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12. Data Processing Select
View
12.1. Communication Memory (M)
DRT <-> PC !
If a MM card is inserted in the slot, so it Format
will be used as record medium. The Quit with:
menu „Data processing“ offers the
following functions:
Automatic measu.

Select:
For search or creation of plants files for measurement values as-
signment (compare chapter 7.).

View:
Recorded values to a selected plant can be viewed
(compare chapter 7.).

Memory (M):
Here all stored measurements (sortiet
Date Time Fuel type
by record number) can be seen. Indi- 1 01.09.06 11:01:24 Fuel oil
2 01.09.06 11:02:34 Fuel oil
vidual measurement values can be 3 01.09.06 11:04:20 Fuel oil
4 01.09.06 11:07:44 Fuel oil
called as follows: 5 01.09.06 11:11:25 Fuel oil
6 01.09.06 11:23:02 Fuel oil
-Choose record number with the cursor 7 01.09.06 11:44:09 Fuel oil
8 01.09.06 11:53:13 Fuel oil
keys and confirm with <OK> 9 01.09.06 11:59:59 Fuel oil
10 01.09.06 11:59:59 Fuel oil
-Scroll with the cursor keys
Select: ↑↓
-Leave record number with <ESC>

RDT <-> PC !:

Load data:
Enables the data import from e.g. rbr DFÜ <-> PC !
software (available on our website
„www.rbr.de“). See chapter „Technical Send dada
Data“ for data format information Load data
(please observe the transfer options of
your software!).
Quit with:

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Proceed as follows:
-Connect ecom-J2KN and PC via USB cable.
-Select “Load data“ and confirm with <OK>.
-Answer the displayed question with YES (<F1>).
-Decide if the data recorded can be cancelled
(<F1> for YES / <F4> for NO).
-Start the data transfer on your PC.

Send data:
With this function the data records completed with measurement
values can be transferred to the PC programme (procedure similar to
chapter „Load data“).

Format:
This function is usually needed by the initial adjustment of the in-
strument at our factory (preparation of internal memory for data re-
cord).
Caution: All stored values will be cancelled!

12.2. Automatic measurement (Option)

The configuration of the ecom-J2KN with operation securing, self
regulating additional components like the condense trap, the gas
cooler and the magnetic valve technique permits even a long term
operation of the instrument. By setting time intervals for the meas-
urement the instrument switches autonomously to fresh air purge
after the measurement phase (gas will be sucked via the connection
fresh air) and operates a calibration phase for the sensors.
Automatic measu.
This cycle repeats itself until the auto- Automatic
matic measurement will be finished. For Data logger
setting the time intervals select from the Automatic time 120 min
menu “Data processing” the menu Measurem. time 115 min
Save to MMC 1 sek
item “Automatic measu.”. The time CSV+Header
intervals have following meanings:
Quit with:

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Automatic time (min. 10 minutes / max. 120 minutes)
Time interval from one calibration phase to the next one.

Measurement time (max. Automatic time minus 5 minutes)

Time interval within the automatic time in which the instrument
gather measurement values, i.e. in which the measurement gas will
be sucked. The difference between the measurement time and the
automatic time is used for purging the sensors with fresh air.

Save to MMC (min. 1 second / max. 255 seconds)

Adjustment of the interval time for data logger recordings.

CSV+Header (<F1> for YES / <F4> for NO):

Adjustment of data logging with or without column headings.

Start the automatic measurement by setting the cursor to line

“Automatic” and pressing the key <OK> (on top right on the display
appears “A” for automatic).

12.3. Data logger

Here a Data logger record (“Data logger” and key <OK> / on top
right on the display appears the disk symbol) can be started or fin-
ished (just available when using the multi media card). For each
recording one file will be written on the card. The files will be num-
bered consecutively (J2KDL-00.csv, J2KDL-01.csv and so on) and
can be transferred to PC with a card reader. The length of a dataset
is 500 byte which means that on a 32 MB card 64000 measurements
could be recorded.
In addition to data logger recordings the data could be transferred
online with USB (USB Driver / 1200 Baud / Protocol DAS), Blue-
tooth (Protocol DAS) or data interface to the software “DASNT”. The
software “DASNT” and the USB Driver are available free of charge
from the rbr website.

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13. Diagnostics ecom-AK

13.1. Fault diagnostic

The ecom-J2KN is able to receive and
to process information sent via radio by
the ecom-AK (read-out head for digital
firing automats). The distance between
ecom-J2KN and ecom-AK should here-
by amount 5 m at a maximum (free
sight).
In the main menu select the sub-menu
"Fault diagnosis" and confirm with
<OK>. The ecom-J2KN tries to get into
contact with the ecom-AK (message:
„Searching“) Once the connection is
realized, the current operation stand of
the burner is shown graphically on the
display. The operation stand can be
recorded (max. 100 sec).
Press <OK> to start a new recording
phase (reset).
ecom-J2KN

Ignition is Flame Current Min. flame

active identified flame signal signal

Model DKO 972 / 22

Recording of operation
name 2.3 1.2 stand (max. 100 sec):

1/0 = Continuous phase

Engine 1/0 RM = Fan motor
RM
on OV OV = Oil preheater
RZ
ON
BV1 RZ = Ignition
BV2
Off FL BV1 = Valve 1st stage
Oil pre-warmer / 228 Err
BV2 = Valve 2nd stage
Air pressure FL = Flame identified
monitor is on Err = Disturbance

Reset = Start a new

Operation Valve 1 Valve 2 recording (press <OK>)
voltage is on is on

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Use the <Up/Down> keys to call up further data of the firing auto-
mat. The 2nd display page lists information about the disturbance
history (type and volume of information depending on firing automat).

Number of burner
starts at a total resp. Error history
since reset of firing Number of startups total 677
automat Service counter actual 142
Current error
No error

No flame at the end 004 9:23 min

Of safty time 0.0 µA 227 V
Flame signal during 001 12 sec
Straylight check 2.2 µA 225 V

Last 2 errors (Satronic) Total

Straylight
: 46
: 22 Error statistics
Last 5 errors (Siemens) Safty time
Loss of flame
: 9
: 17 (errors number)
FT/LW : 0

The 3rd display page lists information about the monitoring times
(type and volume of information depending on firing automat).

Zeiten
Safty time 4.9 sec
Delay time valve 2 40.0 sec
Pre-ignition time 17.0 sec
Post-ignition time 20.0 sec
Delay straylight sup. 11.5 sec
Straylight supervision 5.0 sec
Rest time TSA 4.1 sec
Monitoring times of
firing automat Further pages: ↑↓

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13.2. dT measurement
With the ecom-J2KN a difference temperature measurement is pos-
sible. For measurements at pipings (e.g. in and out of heating sys-
tems) special temperature sensors are needed, that can be ordered
from your responsible rbr distributor. Select from the main menue
point "Diagnostics" the submenu "dT measurement" and confirm
with <OK>.
The instrument indicates the tempera-
dT measurement
ture T1 (sensor at connection „gas tem-
perature“), the temperature T2 (sensor T1 70.4 °C
at connection „air temperature“) and the T2 56.3 °C
difference of both temperatures (T1 - DT 14.1 °C
T2). With the key <Memory> the result
DT-measurement 25.11.07
of the measurement are stored in inter- recorded!

mediate memory. A printout can be

started with <Print>. Measurement stored in
intermediate memory
13.3. Heating Check (Option)
The heating check is a simple, expressive process to evaluate a
complete heating plant (heat production, distribution and transfer)
from the energetic point of view.
Hereby the single plant components get inspected by the heating
engineer in a combination of measurements and visual assessment
and valued in regards of their energetic quality acc. to a negative
point system of maximum 100 points.
The higher the score, the farer the current plant is away from the
desirable energetic stand and the higher the energy saving potential
would be if modernisation measures are conducted.
In combination with the special probes
Heating Check
required hereto, the ecom-J2KN is able
to perform the measurement of the Gas losses
Surface losses
heating check parameters: gas losses, Ventilation losses
ventilation losses and surface losses. Results
Out of the main menu point "Diagnos- Cancel
tics", select the sub-menu "Heating
Quit with:
Check" and confirm with <OK>.

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The gas losses measurement is to be O2 3.2 %
performed with the instrument´s sam- CO2 13.1 %
pling probe in the gas core stream after T.Gas 184 °C
menu call up (see chapter 8.1.). Once T.Air 20 °C
the measurement is recorded with
<Memory> (disk symbol) the conver- Gas analysis 25.11.07
sion of the measurement results in rcorded!

negative points is available under the

menu point „Results“.
Measurement stored in
The surface losses measurement is intermediate memory
performed by a temperature sensor
specific for surfaces. The temperature
difference between boiler surface (tem-
perature sensor at connection „gas
temperature“) and room temperature
(air temperature sensor) is determined
and the percentual loss is calculated.
Once the menu point is called up, the
boiler performance must be inputed. To
easy the measurement width, depth and
height of the boiler can also be entered
(dimensions will be memorized for sur-
face calculation). Please proceed as
follows: Temperature sensor
for surfaces
- activate respective input window
Surface losses
with <OK>
P.Boiler 24.5 KW
- inputs values using the keys numerical
Width ---m
function Depth ---m
- confirm input with <OK> Height ---m
Start measurement

Quit with:
The dimensions can be entered also later for each surface.

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Press „Start measurement“ / <OK> to Surface losses
start the real measurement. Proceed as Width --- m
Height --- m
follows: Surf --- m2
T.S. --- °C
T.A. --- °C
- select surface (boiler side) to be measured T.S. 21.5 °C
T.A. 21.5 °C
with <F1> or <F2>
-0-
- position surface sensor
- record temperature difference with
<Memory> - up to 10 values can be Surface losses
recorded per surface out of which a mean Width
Height
1.20
1.20
m
m
value will be calculated automatically Surf 1.44 m2
T.S. 40.5 °C
- if need be, cancel measurements T.A. 21.5 °C
with <F4> T.S.
T.A.
42.5
21.5
°C
°C
- repeat this procedure for each surface -1-

Once all surface temperatures have been determined, quit the menu
with <ESC>. The surface losses get automatically calculated. The
value conversion in negative points is available in the menu point
„Results“.

The ventilation loss measurement is

performed by a flow probe 30 sec. after
burner switch-off. This measurement
can be performed at the earliest 5 min.
after instrument´s switch-on as the
pressure sensor requires this period of
time for stabilisation. Once the menu is
called up, the values for air pressure,
external temperature, boiler perform-
ance and exhaust gas pipe diameter
must be inputed . Hereto proceed as
follows:

- open respective window with <OK>

- input figures using numerical function Flow probe
of keys
- confirm input with <OK>

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Press „Start measurement“ / <OK> prior to going thru the following
steps to start the measurement:

- release tubing of the flow probe

- wait for zeroing of pressure sensor
- re-connect tubing of the flow probe
- position flow probe into exhaust gas pipe
(observe mark for flow direction)
- switch off burner and simultaneously press <F1>
or:
- press <F2> to activate timer (5 sec.) and switch off burner by beep
- after approx. 30 sec. the measurement value converted in negative
points is available

An overview of the measurements is available under „Results“.

Press <Print> to print them out.

Heating Check Heating Check

Gas losses Gas loss 2.9 %
Surface losses Points 2.6
Ventilation losses Surf. lo 2.29 %
Results Points 2.6
Cancel Vent. lo 3.11 %
Points 2.6
Quit with: Quit with:

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14. Maintenance tips
Do not use other sensors or feelers from other manu-
facturers otherwise the TÜV approval
will not be valid anymore!

We recommend to send your instrument for maintenance one time a

year, however after max. 250 operation hours, to the next authorised
service centre and let the sensors checked and the internal tubing
cleaned. The following advices will be of help for the daily check and
maintenance of single parts or assemblies:
Service made by service centres not authorised by
rbr-Messtechnik GmbH will result in a complete and
immediate lost of any warranty!

Fine dust filter (condensate trap/gas cooler)

Screw off the cover of the condensate trap/gas cooler and check the
state of the particle filter. Change it once the filter has a grey colour
(number 2-3 of the soot comparison scale).

Fine dust filter

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Ventilation filter
The ventilation filter should be changed, if the filter is grey colored
(number 2-3 of the soot comparison scale). Remove for this the filter
holder with the help of a screw driver (recesses on the right of and
left side). Change the filter cartridge and fasten the filter holder.
Filter holder

Recesses
Filter cartridge
Ventilation filter

Sensors
The sensors get calibrated with the reference gas fresh air by each
switch-on procedure. The state of the sensors is permanently con-
trolled by the instrument. New sensors age along the operation pe-
riod because of the wearing of the reagents (oxygen sensor) and due
to soiling respectively exceeding concentrations beyond the nominal
measurement range (toxic sensors).
The output values of the sensors are (enter menu "Control"):

O2 approx. 10000 mV
Others 0 mV (+/- 150)

If an error message is displayed during calibration and cannot be

eliminated despite several calibration phases, so the instrument must
be checked by a qualified and authorised service centre. The oxygen
sensor must show a value >7000 mV, otherwise it must be changed
by an authorised service centre.
The CO sensor is protected against exceedings by the internal pro-
gramme. If the limit value of 4000 ppm is exceeded, a second pump
switches on and flows the sensor with fresh air.

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SO2/NOx filter
In the tubing leading to the CO sensor on the top of the instrument
there is a chemical filter for filtering SO2 and NOx out of the flue gas.
The filter material is manganese-4-oxide granules and should be
changed once it has turned grey (colour change: pink> brown>
black> grey> white).

Probe and hose

Depending on the frequency of use, probe and hose should be regu-
larly cleaned in order to release particle deposits and to prevent
early wearing due to corrosion.

-Release the connections at the instrument and at the probe

grip to free the hose.
-Clean the hose (flow warm water in then dry respectively blow
water drops out).

Change printer paper roll

-Release the printer cover.
-If necessary, extract the paper rest out of the printer
("Adjustments"/"Paper feed"/<OK>).
-Remove the printer shaft and place the new paper roll on the
printer shaft.
-Insert the paper end in the slot (future printed side must be ahead).
-Press ("Adjustments"/"Paper feed"/<OK>) to transport ± 10 cm
paper thru the printer.
-Place the printer shaft back in the fixation.
-Insert the paper thru the cover of the printer compartment.
-Close the printer compartment while fixing the cover.

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15. Technical Data
Parameter Range Principle
O2 0 ... 21 vol-% Electrochemistry
CO 0 ... 4000 ppm Electrochemistry
NO (Option) 0 ... 5000 ppm Electrochemistry
NO2 (Option) 0 ... 1000 ppm Electrochemistry
SO2 (Option) 0 ... 5000 ppm Electrochemistry
CO% (Option) 4000 ... 63000 ppm Electrochemistry
Air pressure 300 ... 1100 hPa DMS bridge
CO2 0 ... CO2max Calculation
T-G 0 ... 500 °C NiCr/Ni
T-Air 0 ... 99 °C Semi-conductor
Differential pressure 0 ... +/- 100 hPa DMS bridge
Efficiency 0 ... 120 % Calculation
Losses 0 ... 99,9 % Calculation
Excess air 1 ... ∞ Calculation
CO undiluted (adjustable ref. O2) Calculation
Flue gas dew point Calculation

CO sensor purge thru separate fresh air pump

Electronic condensate monitoring

Power supply Mains power 230 V / 50 Hz~; accu 6 V / 7,2 Ah

Protocole printer integral; 58mm paper width;
printout end individually labellable
Indication graphic display; backlit
Dimensions (LxHxD) 450 mm x 300 mm x 260 mm
Weight approx. 10 kg with standard sampling probe

Subject to technical changes

V3.0 / 05.2011

rbr Messtechnik GmbH

Am Großen Teich 2
D-58640 Iserlohn
Telefon: +49 (0) 23 71 - 9 45-5
Telefax: +49 (0) 23 71 - 4 03 05
Internet: http://www.rbr.de
eMail: [email protected]

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16. FAQ
Where do I find important instru- IIn the menu „Control“ all important instrument
ment information? informations are shown (e.g. accu voltage, sensor
values, unit number, next service date, operation
hours etc.). With the arrow keys stands you can
switch to the second page.

How long is the life span of the The life span depends on the operating hours and
sensors? the instrument equipment. The life span of the toxic
sensors (CO, NO, SO2, NO2) is affected by high gas
concentrations and a not sufficient purging. The life
span for these sensors amounts to on the average
between 4 and 6 years. The life span of the O2
sensor is independent of the operating hours and
amounts to approx. 2 years.

The following sensors are exchangeable:

Which sensors can I exchange?
- O2 sensor
- CO sensor (pre-calibrated)
- NO sensor (pre-calibrated)
- SO2 sensor (pre-calibrated / only together with
CO sensor

The instrument shows the error The sensor must be renewed.

message „O2 sensor 0 mV“!

The instrument shows the mes- This message appears automatically every 12
sage „Check required“! months or after 250 operating hours. Note: This is a
recommendation to let check the instrument. The
instrument is however still ready for use.

The instrument shows the error Possible reasons could be:

message „T-Gas“ oder „T-Air“! - Cable is broken (at the plug)
- T-Air sensor is broken
- Thermocouple is broken
- Cable is defective
Note: The error messages can be ignored at the
J2KN by pressing „OK“. Calculations that depents on
these temperatures are not implemented.

The instrument shows wrong or Possible reasons could be:

inaccurately CO2 values! - O2 is defective (CO2 values are calculated from
the O2 values)
- Pump is not working correctly
- Leakage in the gas way
- condensate trap / gas cooler is clogged

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My instrument cannot be - Please check the mains cable
switched on! - Please check the fuse
- Please check mains connection (Plug socket
switched on?)
- Please load the accumulator min. 8 hours
(Accumulator could be over-discharged)

My instrument does not print! Please check whether the printer paper is correctly
inserted. The thermal printer writes only on the ther-
mally sensitive side. Please use always the correct
paper for the printer, you will prevent defects at the
printer. Please make sure that the printer is clean (no
chads in the drive).

Can I change the printout? Please contact the next authorised service centre, if
you want to change the printout.

Hint: If you have several instruments of the same type, you can locate an error by
exchanging the accessories (probe, hose, temperature sensor etc.).

If further questions or problems should arise, please contact the next authorised ser-
vice centre.

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Description of data record ecom-J2KN with Multi Media Card
Format data logger records: J2KDL-xx.csv (separation mark between values = comma)
Format punctual measurements: J2KDV.txt (separation mark between values = comma)

Column Description Remark / Example

A Date DD.MM.YYYY (also US-Version)
B Time HH:MM:SS (also US-Version)
C O2 in vol.% 0,0 - 21,0
D CO in ppm 0 - 4000
E NO in ppm 0 - 5000
F NO2 in ppm 0 - 1000
G SO2 in ppm 0 - 5000
H CO converted*
I NO converted*
J NO2 converted*
K NOX converted*
L SO2 converted*
M T.Gas in °C or °F 0 - 500 (US-Version with other range in °F)
N T.Air in °C or °F 0 - 99 (US-Version with other range in °F)
O Draught in hPa 0,00 - 20,00
P CO2 in vol.% 0,0 - 25,0
Q Efficiency in % 0,0 - 120,0
R Losses in % 0,0 - 100,0
S Excess air > 1,00
T Dew point in °C oder °F 0 - 500 (US-Version with other range in °F)
U Poisoning index > 0,0
V O2 (gas channel check) in vol.% 0,0 - 21,0
W CO (gas channel check) in ppm Related to 0,0 vol.% O2
X CO (gas channel check) in ppm Measured value
Y O2 (O2 check) in vol.% 0,0 - 21,0
Z T.Boiler 0 - 999
AA T.Sensor 0 - 99
AB O2 reference 0,0 - 21,0
AC Unit 0=ppm; 1=mg/m3; 2=mg/kWh; 3=mg/MJ
AD Norm N = converted to O2 ref.
AE Fuel type number Index acc. to instrument table
AF Fuel type text Text acc. to instrument table
AG Soot 1 0,0 - 9,9
AH Soot 1 0,0 - 9,9
AI Soot 1 0,0 - 9,9
AJ Oil trace 0=no; 1=yes;
AK 20 characters text
AL 20 characters text
AM 16 characters text
AN Serial number
AO CO (O2 check) in ppm
AP Zug (O2 check) in hPa
AQ CxHy
AR Number copy data
AS T1 (deltaT-measurement)
AT T2 (deltaT-measurement)
AU Velocity m/s
AV-AW Comma Reservefelder
AX Comment text
AY Comment text
AZ Comment text
BA Comment text
BB H2 in ppm CH version = Oil consumption
BC H2 converted* CH version = Thermal output
BD Sensor 6 in ppm CH version = Operation hours counter
BE Sensor 6 converted * CH version = Code
BF dP (velocity) in Pa 0 – 1000,00
BG Air pressure in hPa 300 – 1100
BH Last column 0
CR-LF #13#10
* converted to unit (column AC) and converted on O2 ref. (Column AB) when column AD = N

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Data transfer ecom-J2KN to PC (USB)
The transfer occurs with 1200 - 38400 BAUD; 1 stop bit; no parity (ANSI character set)
CR / LF is send after each data record

Column Description Length

1-5 Storage number 5
6-7 Hour 2
8-9 Minute 2
10-11 Day 2
12-13 Month 2
14 Fuel type number (0 – 9) 1
15-19 T.Air in °C or °F 5
20-24 T.Gas in °C or °F 5
25-29 O2 in vol.% (without comma) 5
30-34 CO in ppm 5
35 Draught (sign / - = minus; blank character = plus) 1
36-39 Draught in Pa 4
40 Oil trace (0 = no; 1 = yes 1
41 Soot 3 1
42 Soot 2 1
43 Soot 1 1
44-48 free 5
49-53 NO in ppm 5
54-58 T.Boiler 5
59-78 20 character text (1st display line) 20
79-98 20 character text (2nd display line) 20
99-114 16 character text (3rd display line) 16
115-116 2 signs (HEX $80, $00) 2
117-121 O2 (CO measurement) in vol.% (without comma) 5
122-126 CO (CO measurement) in ppm related to 0,0 vol.% O2 5
127-131 free 5
132-136 free 5
137-141 free 5
142-146 free 5
147-151 free 5
152-156 O2 (O2 check) in vol.% (without comma) 5
157-161 CO (O2 check) in ppm 5
162 Draught (O2 check / sign / - = minus; blank character = plus) 1
163-166 Draught (O2 check) in Pa 4
167-168 CR-LF (#13#10) 2

Data transfer PC to ecom-J2KN (ANSI character set):

First send: $00 $01

Then send: 56 characters text
Then send: $80 $00

Once the ecom-J2KN has processed the data, it sends $FF back. If the data volume is too large,
it sends an other byte back. If the data transfer should be terminated, so just 60 byte $00 need to
be sent to the instrument.

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