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GE Analytical In
struments ©2006
DLM 14291 Rev. A
ii
IDENTIFICATION RECORDS
Record the following numbers as they are listed on the identification labels
located on the back panel of the NO
A and the front of the vacuum pump.
Analyzer serial no.
Pump serial no.
Warranty Start Date
Date of receipt/Installation
*Trademark
of General Electri
c Company; may be
registered in o
ne or more countrie
s.
1
3
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
7
Table of Contents
7
Introduction
15
Sample Inlet Systems
19
Sample Flow Control Device
19
Ozone Flow Control Module
19
Ozone Generator
19
Chemiluminescent Reaction Chamber and Optical Filter
20
Device
20
Photomultiplier Tube and Cooled Housing
21
Vacuum Pump and Ozone Destruction Trap
21
Electronics
21
Analog, Printer and RS-232 Outputs
22
Exhalation Pressure Transducer
23
Thermal Mass Flow Meter
23
Specifications
25
Menus and Control Overview
27
Main Menu
27
Status Screen
27
Analysis
28
Measurement Menu
29
Main Menu Options
32
Control
32
Calibration
33
Messages
33
Maintenance
34
Time-Out Function
34
Installation
35
Location
35
Power Requirements
35
Environmental Considerations
36
Tools and Additional Supplies
36
Tools
36
Gases
36
Data Collection
36
Vacuum Pump Setup
38
Step 1 - Add Oil to the Pump
38
Step 2 - Install Pump Inlet Fitting
38
Step 3- Install the Chemical Trap Mounting Bracket
39
Step 4 - Install the Pump Outlet Fitting
40
Step 5 - Install the Chemical Trap and Vacuum Hoses
40
Step 6 - Connect Power Cord to Vacuum Pump and Turn on Pump Power Switch
43
Connections to Noa
43
Vacuum Pump Power Cord and Vacuum Hose
43
Vacuum Test
43
Gas for Ozone Generator
45
Frit Restrictor
46
Computer, Printer and Analog Signal Connections
46
Setting the Clock
47
Configuration Menu Options
48
Com Port
48
Configuration Menu
49
Pressure Units
49
Setting the Consumables Installation Data
50
Start-Up
50
Installation and Setup: Gas-Phase Measurements
53
Installation of Gas Sampling Package
53
Installation of Thermal Mass Flowmeter
54
NOA Setup for Gas-Phase Measurements
56
Exhalation Mode
56
Nitric Oxide Mode
59
Calibration
61
Zero Gas Calibration
61
Calibration with Zero Air Filter
62
Calibrating with Zero Air Cylinder
62
Zero Gas Calibration Warnings
64
No Calibration Gas
64
Calibration Gas Warnings
66
Calculation of Gas Concentration
68
Independent Calibration of Ppb and Ppm Ranges
68
Accuracy of Ppb Level Measurements Using Ppm Level Calibration
69
Flow/Response Characteristics of NOA 280I
70
Calibration at Lower Flow Rates
71
On-Line Exhaled Nitric Oxide
73
Assembly of the Accurate no Breath Kit
74
Connection of Thermal Mass Flowmeter
75
Connection of Gas Sampling and Pressure Tubing
75
Inspiratory Gas Connections
76
Inspiratory Gas Filter
76
Noa Setup
76
Performing the Maneuver
77
Selection of no Plateau
78
Flow/Pressure Characteristics of Accurate no Restrictors
80
Models of Nitric Oxide Production in the Airways
80
Cleaning the Accurate no Breath Kit and Flowmeter
81
Disassemble the Valve
81
Prewash the Components
82
Sterilization
82
Rinsing
82
Drying
82
Checking the Inspiratory Gas Filter
83
Off-Line Exhaled Nitric Oxide (Bag Sampling)
85
Assembly of Vital Capacity Bag Collection Kit
85
Assembly of Deadspace Discard Bag Collection Kit
86
Cleaning the Bags
89
Collecting the Samples - Vital Capacity Bag Kit
90
Connecting the Bag to the Filler
91
Instructing the Subject and Collecting the Samples
91
Disconnecting the Bag from the Filler and Sealing the Bag
91
Collecting the Samples - Deadspace Discard Bag Kit
93
Connecting the Bag to the Filler
93
Instructing the Subject and Collecting the Samples
94
Disconnecting the Bag from the Filler and Sealing the Bag
95
Analyzing the Samples
95
Analysis Setup
95
Noa Setup
95
Cleaning the Bag Kits
97
Vital Capacity Bag Kit
97
Deadspace Discard Bag Kit
98
Flow/Pressure Characteristics of Bag Kits
98
Stability of no in Mylar Bags
99
Off-Line Versus On-Line Exhaled no Measurements
101
Testing Bags for Pinhole Leaks
101
Off-Line Versu On-Line Exhaled no Measurement
101
Breath-By-Breath and Chamber Sampling for Exhaled Nitric Oxide
103
Breath-By-Breath Measurements
103
Spontaneously Breathing Subjects
103
Ventilated Subjects
104
Noa Setup
105
No/Pressure Offset
105
Humidified Circuits
105
Chamber Sampling
106
Noa Setup
108
10. Nasal Nitric Oxide
109
Recommended Setup
109
Performing the Maneuver
110
Noa Setup
111
11. Installation and Setup: Liquid Measurements
113
Supplies
113
Gases
113
Reagents
113
Lab Equipment
113
Setup of Purge Vessel
114
Connections of Tubing to Glassware
115
Procedure for Tightening Swagelok Fittings
116
Dilution of Anti-Foaming Agent
119
Noa Setup for Liquid Measurements
120
Deproteinization Procedures
122
Cold Ethanol Precipitation
123
Zinc Sulfate/Sodium Hydroxide Precipitation
123
Measurement of Nitric Oxide and Nitrite in Liquid Samples
125
Apparatus for Nitrite Reduction
125
Preparation of the Nitrite Reducing Agent
126
Adjustment of Purge Gas Flow Rate
127
Adjustment of Liquid Level
127
Preparation of Stock Solution
129
Preparation of Dilute Standards
131
Water Blanks
132
Injection Technique
133
Preparation of Calibration Curve
133
Linear Range and Off-Scale Peaks
133
Repeatability
134
Nitrite Contamination
134
Sample Analysis
136
Background Nitrite
136
Replacing the Reducing Agent and Opening the Purge Vessel
137
Septum Replacement
138
Cleaning the Purge Vessel
138
Cleaning of the Ifd Filter
140
Long-Term Maintenance of the Purge Vessel and Bubbler
140
Measurement of Nitrate, Nitrite and Nitric Oxide in Liquid Samples
143
Apparatus for Nitrate Reduction
143
Preparation of the Nitrate Reducing Agent
144
Preparation of 1M Naoh
144
Startup Procedures for Nitrate Reduction
145
Adjustment of Purge Gas Flow Rate
146
Leak Check for Purge Vessel
147
Adjustment of Liquid Level
147
Preparation of Stock Solution
148
Preparation of Dilute Standards
149
Water Blanks
151
Injection Technique
151
Preparation of Calibration Curve
152
Analysis of Samples and Standards
152
Serum and Plasma Samples
152
Nitrate Contamination
153
Replacing the Reducing Agent and Opening the Purge Vessel
153
Opening the Gas Bubbler
154
Septum Replacement
155
Cleaning the Purge Vessel
155
Cleaning the Gas Bubbler
157
Cleaning the Bubbler Tubing
158
Cleaning of the Ifd Filter
158
Long-Term Maintenance of the Purge Vessel and Bubbler
159
14. Other Liquid Measurement Techniques
161
Measurement of Nitrosothiols
161
Cu(I)/Cysteine Reagent
161
Preparation of Reducing Agent
161
Preparation of Nitrosothiols Standards
162
Copper(I)/Iodide/Iodine Reagent
162
Preparation of the Reducing Agent
162
Preparation of S-Nitroso-Albumin
163
Treatment of Plasma Samples
163
Measurement of Iron-Bound no
163
Headspace Measurement of Nitric Oxide
164
Apparatus for Headspace Analysis
165
Sample Collection
165
Preparation of Standards for Headspace
166
Dynamic Headspace Analysis
167
15. Maintenance
169
Changing the Vacuum Pump Oil
169
Changing the Hopcalite Trap
172
Cleaning the Chemiluminescence Reaction Cell
173
Vacuum Test
178
Reset the Cell Cleaning Timer
178
Light Leak Test
178
Cooler Maintenance
179
Testing and Cleaning the Flow Restrictor Frit
181
Gas Sampling Particle Filter
182
Security
182
16. Troubleshooting
185
Errors
185
Possible Errors and Remedies
186
E 01 - Setup Data Corrupted, Check before Running
186
E 02 - Cell Pressure was above the Limit
186
E 03 - Ozone Supply Pressure was below the Limit
186
E 05 - Cooler Temperature above the Limit
187
Warnings
187
W 09-Pump Oil Needs to be Replaced
188
W 10-Pump Oil Needs to be Replaced Soon
188
W 11-Hopcalite Needs to be Replaced
188
W 12-Hopcalite Needs to be Replaced Soon
188
W 13-Reaction Cell Needs to be Cleaned
188
W 14-Reaction Cell Needs to be Cleaned Soon
188
W 15-Cooler Needs to be Serviced
189
W 16-Cooler Needs to be Serviced Soon
189
Clearing the Error and Warning Stacks
190
Start-Up Tests
190
Vacuum Pump
191
Cooler Temp
191
Supply Pressure
191
PMT Signal
191
Troubleshooting the Noa
192
No Power to NOA
193
No Display
194
Cell Pressure too High or too Low
195
Gas Sampling Problems
195
High Background no after Calibration
196
Liquid Measurements Problems
196
Low Sensitivity
196
Leaks in Purge System
197
Low Conversion for Nitrate
197
Poor Repeatability
197
Syringe Problems
198
Foaming of Thevcl Reagent
198
Injection Technique
198
Contamination
198
High Background Signal and Rising Baselines
199
Ghost Peaks
199
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Language
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