Teledyne 9110E - Nitrogen Oxides Analyzer - Manual (Page 146)

EPA Protocol Calibration Model 9110E Instruction Manual
132 M9110E Rev B
Table 8-1: Activity Matrix for EPA Calibration Equipment and Supplies
Equipment/
Supplies
Acceptance Limits
Frequency And Method
Of Measurement
Action If Requirements
Are Not Met
Recorder Compatible with output signal
of analyzer; min chart width of
150 mm (6 in) is recommended
Check upon receipt Return equipment to
supplier
Sample line
and manifold Constructed of PTFE, glass or
stainless steel Check upon receipt Return equipment to
supplier
Calibration
equipment
Meets guidelines and Section
2.3.2 of Q. A. Handbook
See Section 2.3.9 of Q.
A. Handbook
Return equipment/
supplies to supplier or
take corrective action
Working
standard NO
cylinder gas
Traceable to NIST-SRM. Meets
limits in traceability protocol for
accuracy and stability.
Section 2.0.7 of Q. A. Handbook
Analyzed against NIST-
SRM; see protocol in
Section 2.0.7, Q.A.
Handbook
Obtain new working
standard and check for
traceability
Recording
forms
Develop standard forms N/A Revise forms as
appropriate
Audit
equipment
Cannot be the same as used for
calibration
System must be
checked out against
known standards
Locate problem and
correct or return to
supplier
Table 8-2: Activity Matrix for Calibration Procedure
Equipment/
Supplies
Acceptance Limits
Frequency And Method
Of Measurement
Action If Requirements
Are Not Met
Calibration
gases
Sec. 2.0.7, Q.A. Handbook Assayed against an
NIST-SRM quarterly,
Sec. 2.0.7
(Q.A. Handbook)
Working gas standard is
unstable, and/or
measurement method is
out of control; take
corrective action such as
obtaining new calibration
gas
Dilution gas Zero air, free of contaminants;
TAD 2 and Sec. 2.0.7, Subsec.
7.1, Q.A. Handbook
See TAD 2 Return to supplier or take
appropriate action with
generation system
Multi-point
calibration
(GPT)
t
R
< 2 minutes P
R
> 2.75 ppm/min
Use calibration procedure in Q.A
Handbook; also CFR 1
Converter efficiency > 96%
Method: Section 7.2 of
this manual)
CFR Title 40
1 ,
Appendix F
Adjust flow conditions
and/or reaction cell
volume to meet
suggested limits
Repeat the calibration
Replace or service the
converter