
PCA
3 Manual
26 0024-9473 Rev 4
NOTE: The CO
2
Max value is returned to its default value when the
analyzer is powered down.
4.3. Auto/Manual CO Zero Selections
Select how the PCA
®
3 performs a zero function.
1. Display the MAIN MENU by pressing the MENU (F2) button. If
necessary, press ESC until MENU appears above F2.
2. Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight SETUP, and then press ENT to display
the SETUP MENU.
3. Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight CO Zero Setting, and then press ENT
to display the CO ZERO SETTING MENU.
4. Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight the desired zeroing option (Manual or
Auto-Zero). In the example shown, Manual Zero has been selected.
5. Place the instrument in fresh air to zero, and press ENT to start a 60-
second count down.
6. Press ENT to save and re-display the SETUP MENU.
Figure 4-3. Auto/Manual Zero Selection
NOTE: The PCA
®
3 performs a zero function during warm-up. Among
other purposes, an auto-zero determines the “zero reading” of the CO
channel in fresh air and provides an offset for the CO measurement.
A manual zero detects background CO during startup.
Manual Zero:
When the CO channel is set to manual zero, the analyzer does not
zero the CO sensor to ambient conditions during start up. In this
mode, the “fresh air zero” established during
manual mode
setup
is stored in memory and used for the calculation of CO.
Auto Zero: When the CO channel is set to auto zero, the CO sensor is zeroed
to the ambient CO level during start up. Important: When using
this mode, the analyzer must be turned ON in fresh air; otherwise,
incorrect CO readings will occur.
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