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Table 8-1, Table 8-2, Activity matrix for calibration procedure – Teledyne 9110EH - Nitrogen Oxides Analyzer User Manual

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EPA Protocol Calibration Model 9110EH Instruction Manual

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

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