Heat Value Gas Chromatograph Model: HGC303 User's Manual

CM2-HGC100-2001
Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

Model: HGC303
User’s Manual
HGC000001000P
NOTICE
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While the information in this manual is presented in good faith and
believed to be accurate, Azbil Corporation disclaims any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and
makes no express warranty except as may be stated in its written
agreement with and for its customer.
In no event shall Azbil Corporation be liable to anyone for any indirect,
special or consequential damages. This information and specifications
in this document are subject to change without notice.
Safety
Safety symbols
Be sure to correctly operate the model HGC303 while strictly observing the safety
precautions provided in this manual-especially the Warnings and Cautions indicated
by the symbols as shown below.
The descriptions of the Warning and Caution signs used in this manual are as follows.
m WARNING
The Warning sign means that serious personal injury, even death, could result if the
instructions given are not strictly observed.
m CAUTION
The Caution sign means that light personal injury and/or equipment damage could
result if the instructions given are not correctly observed.
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Safety Azbil Corporation
Hazardous Areas Certifications

The model HGC303 complies with the type of protection, which based on the
following standards.
(1) ISSeP/ATEX Flameproof Certification
0344
II 2 GD
EEx d II C T6 -10°C<Tamb<+50°C IP65

ISSeP14ATEX0007X
Special conditions for safe use (symbol X)
The fastening screws of this apparatus are made of stainless steel and have a
yield stress of 500 N/mm².
(2) FM Explosionproof / Flameproof Approval
Explosionproof for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D, T4
Flameproof for Class I, Zone 1, AEx d IIB T4
Dust-ignitionproof for Class II and III, Division 1, Groups E, F and G, T4
(3) NEPSI Flameproof Certifications
Flameproof
Ex d IIC T6 Gb at -10°CTamb+50°C
Dust-Ignition-proof
Ex tD A21 T85°C
Therefore, the model HGC303 can be installed in various hazardous locations.
However, an explosion-protected electrical apparatus requires special care. Please read
all instruction and safety notes before installation.
m WARNING
NEVER open the terminal box cover while the model HGC303 is energized in a
hazardous location.
m CAUTION
Use the model HGC303 only in an ambient temperature of -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
m CAUTION
Take precautions to prevent corrosion, deformation or damage to the housing or
terminal box cover.
m CAUTION
See that all conduits are properly sealed. Otherwise, the model HGC303 cannot with-
stand the pressure that can result from explosion of an explosive gas inside the housing.
Also, the model HGC303 cannot prevent the explosion of any external explosive gas.
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Azbil Corporation Safety
(1)Installation for ISSeP/ATEX Flameproof Apparatus

1. General
1.1 The apparatus protected by the flameproof enclosure in accordance with EN
60079-1 can be installed in such hazardous areas, for which the apparatus has been
certified, as an explosive atmosphere containing flammable substances in the form
of gas, vapour, mist or dust may be present.
~Note The apparatus has been certified to comply with EN 61241-0, EN 61241-
1 (dust ignition protection).
1.2 The apparatus enclosure must be kept closed in the hazardous areas when the
apparatus is energized because the internal circuit of the apparatus is capable of
igniting the explosive atmosphere. (Never connect any hand-held communicator to
the apparatus terminals by opening the cover, except while no explosive
atmosphere is present.)
1.3 It is required to connect the external earthing terminal of the apparatus to the
equipotential bonding system which includes protective conductors, metal
conduits, metal cable sheaths, steel wire armouring and metallic parts of structures,
but does not include the neutral conductors of the power systems.
~Note The protective conductor to which exposed conductive parts of equipment

(machines, apparatus, devices, components and instrumentation thereof)
are connected, must be separated in the hazardous area from the neutral
conductor, and must be connected to the power systems earth point in the
non-hazardous area, if the power system is directly earthed.
For external earthing and bonding of the apparatus it is recommended to use a

cable lug so that the conductor is secured against loosening and twisting and that
the contact pressure is permanently secured.
1.4 Either cable systems (cable entry systems) or conduit systems can be employed
for wiring of the apparatus in the hazardous areas (see 2 or 3).
1.5 Non-sheathed single core cables are not permitted for live conductors unless
they are installed inside enclosures or conduit systems.
1.6 Conduits and, in special cases, cables (for example, where there is a pressure
difference) must be sealed so as to prevent the passage of the explosive
atmosphere.
1.7 Further information concerning installation and maintenance of apparatus is
given by relevant clauses of the following documents.
EN 60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres
Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas other than mines
EN 60079-17 Part 17: Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in
hazardous areas.
EN 50281-1-2 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
Part 1-2: Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures
-- Selection, installation and maintenance
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2. Cable systems
2.1 Thermoplastic sheathed cables, thermosetting sheathed cables, or elastomeric
sheathed cables can be selected for fixed wiring in the hazardous areas.
2.2 Flameproof cable entry devices (cable glands) certified to comply with EN 60079-
1 and appropriate to the type of cable employed, must be used for the connection of
cables to the apparatus.
3. Conduit systems
For conduit systems, relevant national standards or codes of practice are followed
prior to the following recommendations.
3.1 Screwed heavy gauge steel, solid drawn or seam welded conduit, or flexible
conduit for protection of cables in explosive atmospheres (see ISO 10807) can
be selected for fixed wiring in the hazardous areas.
3.2 Conduit must be threaded for connection to permit the full engagement of five
threads.
3.3 Either conduit entry devices or sealing devices such as stopping boxes are
provided at the wall of the apparatus enclosure to limit the pressure piling effect
and to prevent hot gases from entering the conduit system from the enclosure
containing a source of ignition. Each type of both the devices must be certified
to comply with EN 60079-1.
3.4 The stopping boxes, if used, are filled with a compound which does not shrink
or setting and is impervious to, and unaffected by, chemicals found in the
hazardous area. The depth of the compound in the stopping box is at least equal
to the internal diameter of the conduit, but in no case less than 10 mm.
3.5 When the conduit contains three or more non-seathed single or multi-core
cables, the total cross-sectional areas of cables, including insulation, are not more
than 40% of the cross-sectional area of the conduit.
4. Installation in explosive atmospheres caused by air / dust mixtures

4.1 Conduit or cable glands, if employed to connect cables to the apparatus, must be
selected and used in such a way that an IP6X protection (dust-tight) is guaranteed.
4.2 It is recommended to maintain the apparatus so that the dust layer will not exceed
a thickness of 5 mm.
~Note Where the ignition temperature of a dust layer up to 5 mm thickness is

equal to, or higher than, the value that is obtained by adding 75K to the
maximum surface temperature of the enclosure “T...°C” as marked on the
apparatus, the apparatus is incapable of causing ignition of the dust
layer. (T...°C is based on the maximum ambient temperature)
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(2) Installation for FM Explosionproof / Flameproof Apparatus (in

accordance with NEC)
m CAUTION
• Install the apparatus only in hazardous (classified) locations for which the
apparatus has been approved.
• Seal each conduit entering the apparatus enclosure within 18 in.(457 mm)
from the enclosure.
• Do not open the apparatus enclosure when an explosive atmosphere is
present.
Figure S-1 An example of conduit seal (with stopping plug)
Figure S-2 An example of conduit seals (without stopping plug)
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1. Class I, Division 1 locations

1.1 Wiring methods
• Threaded rigid metal conduit, threaded steel intermediate metal conduit, or
Type MI cable with termination fittings approved for the location, can be
employed
• Threaded joints must be made up with at least five threads fully engaged.
• Boxes, fittings, and joints must be approved for Class I, Division 1.
1.2 Sealing
• Each conduit entering the apparatus enclosure is required to be sealed
within 18 in. (457 mm) from the enclosure.
• The sealing of each conduit can be provided with a sealing fitting approved for
class I locations.
• Sealing compound must be approved and must not have a melting point of less
than 93° (200°F).
• The minimum thickness of the sealing compound should not be less than the
trade size of the conduit and, in no case, less than 5/8 in.(16 mm).
• Splices and taps cannot be made in the fittings.
2. Class I, Division 2 locations
2.1 Wiring methods
• Threaded rigid metal conduit, threaded steel intermediate metal conduit,
enclosed gasketed busways, or Type PLTC cable in accordance with the
provisions of remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits (see NEC,
Article 725), or Type ITC cable in cable trays, in raceways, supported by
messenger wire, or directly buried where the cable is listed for this use; Type
MI, MC, MV, or TC cable with approved termination fittings can be
employed.
• Boxes, fittings, and joints are not required to be explosionproof.
2.2 Sealing
• Each conduit entering the apparatus enclosure is required to be sealed as shown in 1.2.
3. Class II, Division 1 locations
3.1 Wiring methods
• Threaded rigid metal conduit, threaded steel intermediate metal conduit, or
Type MI cable with termination fittings approved for the location, can be
employed.
• Boxes and fittings must be dusttight.
3.2 Sealing
• Where a raceway provides communication between the apparatus enclosure and
an enclosure that is not required to be dust-ignitionproof, suitable means must be
provided to prevent the entrance of dust into the dust-ignitionproof enclosure
through the raceway. One of the following means can be used: (1) a permanent
and effective seal; (2) a horizontal raceway not less than 10 ft (3.05 m) long; or
(3) a vertical raceway not less than 5 ft (1.52 m) long and extending downward
from the dust-ignitionproof enclosure.
• Seals are not required to be explosionproof.
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4. Class II, Division 2 locations

4.1 Wiring methods
• Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing,
dust-tight wireways, or Type MC or MI cable with approved termination
fittings, or Type PLTC in cable trays, or Type ITC in cable trays, or Type
MC or TC cable installed in ladder, ventilated trough, or ventilated channel
cable trays in a single layer, with a space not less than the larger cable
diameter between the two adjacent cables, can be employed.
• All boxes and fittings must be dusttight.
4.2 Sealing
• Sealing means must be provided as shown in 3.2.
5. Class III, Division 1 locations

5.1 Wiring methods
• Rigid metal conduit, rigid non-metallic conduit, intermediate metal conduit,
electrical metallic tubing, dust-tight wireways, or Type MC or MI cable with
approved termination fittings, can be employed.
• All boxes and fittings must be dusttight.
5.2 Sealing
• Sealing means are not required.
6. Class III, Division 2 locations

6.1 Wiring methods
• Wiring methods must comply with 5.1.
6.2 Sealing
• Sealing means are not required.
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(3)NEPSI Flameproof and Dust Certifications

Heat Value Gas Chromatograph model HGC303, manufactured by Azbil Corporation,
has been approved by National Supervision and Inspection Center for Explosion Pro-
tection and Safety of Instrumentation (NEPSI) in accordance with the following stan-
dards:
GB3836.1-2010 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres
Part 1: General requirements
GB3836.2-2010 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres
Part 2: Flameproof enclosure "d"
GB12476.1-2013 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
Part 1: General requirements
GB12476.5-2013 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
Part 5: Protection by enclosure "tD"
The apparatus are approved with Ex marking of Ex d IIC T6; Ex tD A21 T85°C IP65.
The certificate number is GYJ15.1324X.
1. Requirements for safe use

1.1 The external earthing terminal shall be connected to the ground reliably at site.
1.2 The ambient temperature range is -40°C to +60°C.
1.3 The cable entry holes have to be connected by means of suitable cable entries with
type of protection of Ex d IIC and Ex tD A21, which are covered by a separate
examination certificate. Unwanted entry holes shall be blocked by blind plugs.
After installation of the cable entry, the whole apparatus shall reach IP65.
1.4 Rated supply voltage: (24±15%)Vd.c
1.5 The warning "Do not open while the circuit is alive" must be obeyed when the
product is used in the explosive gas area.
1.6 Regular cleanness shall be conducted to avoid the deposit of the dust.
1.7 The gas that may cause the corrosion effect to the aluminum alloy shall be
excluded at site.
1.8 End users are forbidden to change the configuration to ensure the explosion
protection performance of the product.
1.9 When installation, operation and maintenance the product, users should comply
with the relevant requirements of the product instruction manual and the following
standards:
GB3836.13-2013 "Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 13:
Repair and overhaul for apparatus used in explosive gas atmospheres"
GB3836.15-2000 "Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres- Part 15:
Electrical installations in hazardous area (other than mines)"
GB3836.16-2006 "Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 16:
Inspection and maintenance of electrical installation (other than mines)".
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GB50257-1996 "Code for construction and acceptance of electric device for

explosion atmospheres and fire hazard electrical equipment installation engineer-
ing"
GB12476.2-2010 "Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
Part A-1: Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures and surface temperature
limitation-Selection, installation and maintenance"
GB15577-2007 "Safety regulations for the protection of dust explosion".
2. Special condition for safe use

The cover has at least 7.9 engaged threads.
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EMC caution
1. Electromagnetic environment
The model HGC303 is intended to be used in an industrial electromagnetic
environment.
2. Electromagnetic immunity conditions
Specification: During test, SCV deviation is less than or equal to 1MJ/m3.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction
1-1 : Definition of terms ........................................................................................ 1-1
1-2 : General ........................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 : Model HGC303 measuring system .............................................................. 1-4
1-4 : Model No...................................................................................................... 1-5
1-5 : Model HGC303 Structure............................................................................. 1-6
1-6 : Fieldbus communication system.................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2 : Installation
2-1 : Unpacking and storing ................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 : Installing the model HFA100........................................................................ 2-3
2-3 : HGM Installation .......................................................................................... 2-3
2-3-1 : Computer system requirements ..................................................... 2-3
2-3-2 : HGM software installation............................................................... 2-3
2-3-3 : .NET framework 4.0 installation...................................................... 2-6
2-3-4 : Microsoft Visual C++ runtime installation ....................................... 2-8
2-3-5 : Setting the folder access rights ...................................................... 2-11
2-4 : Fieldbus installation ..................................................................................... 2-15
2-4-1 : Fieldbus requirements .................................................................... 2-15
2-4-2 : Fieldbus wiring................................................................................ 2-18
2-5 : Model HGC303 installation .......................................................................... 2-19
2-5-1 : Installation site................................................................................ 2-19
2-5-2 : Model HGC303 dimensions............................................................ 2-20
2-5-3 : Model HGC303 installation example .............................................. 2-21
2-5-4 : Model HGC303 piping .................................................................... 2-22
2-5-5 : Model HGC303 wiring .................................................................... 2-24
Chapter 3 : Operation
3-1 : Starting up the model HGC303.................................................................... 3-1
3-1-1 : Secondary pressure and flow set ................................................... 3-1
3-1-2 : Piping leak check............................................................................ 3-1
3-1-3 : Power on ........................................................................................ 3-2
3-1-4 : Model HGC303 leak check............................................................. 3-4
3-2 : Stopping the model HGC303 ....................................................................... 3-5
3-3 : HGM operation............................................................................................. 3-6
3-3-1 : HGM connection with model HFA100 and HDM303 ...................... 3-7
3-3-2 : Starting up the HGM with model HFA100 ...................................... 3-8
3-3-3 : HGM Main menu ............................................................................ 3-13
3-3-4 : Set up HGM.................................................................................... 3-14
Table of Contents
3-3-5 : User's mode menu and commands ................................................ 3-21

3-3-6 : Main displays of HGM .................................................................... 3-22
3-3-7 : Report............................................................................................. 3-28
3-3-8 : Configuration mode ........................................................................ 3-31
3-3-9 : HGM shut down.............................................................................. 3-43
3-4 : Calibration.................................................................................................... 3-44
3-4-1 : Calibration gas requirement ........................................................... 3-44
3-4-2 : Calibration procedure ..................................................................... 3-45
3-4-3 : Calibration function......................................................................... 3-49
3-4-4 : Description of component data table .............................................. 3-51
3-4-5 : Report............................................................................................. 3-52
3-4-6 : Calibration methods........................................................................ 3-53
3-5 : GPA mode ................................................................................................... 3-55
3-5-1 : Setting the HGM to GPA ................................................................ 3-55
3-5-2 : Data save ....................................................................................... 3-56
3-5-3 : Data edit ......................................................................................... 3-56
3-5-4 : File auto saving .............................................................................. 3-57
3-5-5 : Configuration mode ........................................................................ 3-58
3-5-6 : User's mode (GPA)......................................................................... 3-66
3-5-7 : Main display panels of HGM (GPA)................................................ 3-68
3-5-8 : Report (GPA).................................................................................. 3-73
Chapter 4 : Maintenance
4-1 : Checking and changing the carrier gas ....................................................... 4-1
4-2 : Checking and changing the filters in model HGC303 .................................. 4-1
4-3 : Periodical check........................................................................................... 4-1
Chapter 5 : Troubleshooting
5-1 : Connection with PC ..................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 : HGC status on HGM .................................................................................... 5-2
Appendix
Terms and Conditions

Chapter 1 : Introduction
1-1 : Definition of terms

Heat Value Gas Chromatograph (Model HGC303)
The Heat Value Gas Chromatograph measures process gases (N2,
CO2, C1~C6+) that are mainly contained in natural gas, calculates
heat value, density, Wobbe index and compressibility factor, and
converts them into a Fieldbus signal in the field and transmits the
signal to a receiver.
Parameters can all be remotely set, adjusted, and self-diagnosed by
using the HGM.
Measuring and calculating methods comply with ISO 6974 Part 4,
ISO 6976 and GPA2172. HGC000
HGC Data Manager (Model HDM303)

Model HDM303 is Modbus interface unit for model HGC303.
Model HDM303 covers all the function of model HMU303.
Model HDM303 also has a powerful functions.
The functions are local display, data storage function, multi
Modbus serial port, multi stream switching, and analog output.
HMU can not be connected together with HDM in the same FB
loop. Only one HMU can be connected in one FB loop with the
HGC. Two or more HDM can be connected in the same FB
loop. For this application, the HDM must be configured first.
Please refer to the model HDM303 User's Manual for more details.
Heat Value Gas Chromatograph Fieldbus Adaptor (Model HFA100)

HFA is an interface used to connect the HGM (HGC
monitor), Windows-based PC application, to Azbil
Corporation’s state of the art analyzer, HGC (Heat
value Gas Chromatograph) that operates on
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus H1 network. Users are able to
configure, monitor and maintain the HGC all from the
PC by simply connecting the HFA to the Fieldbus network.
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Introduction Azbil Corporation
HGC Monitor (HGM)

HGM software is provided as a standard accessory
with the model HGC303.
The model HGC303 Monitor allows the user to con-
figure and calibrate the model HGC303 as well as
allowing one to monitor a heat value-trend graph.
Moreover, HGM also has a report function for con-
cise management.
HGM000001000P
SP (Set Point)
The set value of each variable.
PV (Process variable)
The present value of each variable.
SCV, GCV
Superior Calorific Value, Gross Calorific Value
These parameters are same value of different name.
ICV, NCV
Inferior Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value
These parameters are same value of different name.
TCD
Thermal Conductivity Detector
URV
Upper Range Value
LRV
Lower Range Value
Total (Raw)
Total of raw concentration
Component name
C6+: Hexane and heavier gas
C3H8: Propane
i-C4H10: i-Butane
n-C4H10: n-Butane
neo-C5H12: neo-Pentane
i-C5H12: i-Pentane
n-C5H12: n-Pentane
N2: Nitrogen
CH4: Methane
CO2: Carbon dioxide
C2H6: Ethane
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1-2 : General
The model HGC303 is a gas chromatograph designed to analyze natural gas and is able
to transmit a process variable via a Fieldbus signal.
One can easily adjust configuration data and monitor values such as the heat value by
using the HGM.
The heat value monitoring system, which can be controlled from both the model
HGC303 and HGM, will substantially minimize time, cost and maintenance.
This chapter first describes the measuring system and structure of the model HGC303.
After that, the characteristics and the specifications of Fieldbus are described in detail.
First time users of the model HGC303 should read this chapter carefully and thor-
oughly.
Components of the model HGC303 system

Before installing the model HGC303, the following components must be prepared:
Hardware
Model HGC303
Model HDM303
Model HFA100
Power supply (24 V DC, 4A min.), Power supply cable
Fieldbus cable (See “2-4-1 : Fieldbus requirements” on page 2-15)
Flow meter for process gas
(A flow meter for methane should be used scale: 0 - 100 ml/min.)
Laptop or desktop PC
(See “2-3-1 : Computer system requirements” on page 2-3 for detail)
Helium gas for carrier gas and valve operating gas
Calibration gas
1/8 or 1/4 inch stainless steel (SS) tubing
Fitting for piping (1/4 NPT male connector 5 or 6 pieces.... For HGC)*
Software
Microsoft Windows XP / 7 (32-bit type, 64-bit type)
HGM
~Note *: For satisfying TestSafe Flameproof Certification or IP65, six 1/4 NPT
male connectors are required.

1-3 : Model HGC303 measuring system
Figure 1-1 Model HGC303 measuring system diagram
m CAUTION
A block valve is a kind of air actuator valve. It is used mainly for the protection of
the TCD and columns.
It works as sample shut-off valve when the pressure of the carrier gas or air supply
is lower than approximately 294 kPa.
Azbil Corporation recommends that it should be installed.
The Heat Value Gas Chromatograph measures process gases (N2, CO2, C1~C6+) that
are mainly contained in natural gas, calculates heat value, density, Wobbe index and
compressibility factor, and converts them into a Fieldbus signal in the field and trans-
mits the signal to receivers.
Parameters can be remotely set, adjusted, and self-diagnosed with the HGM.

1-4 : Model No.

HGC303-I II
I Conduit entry 1/2 NPT female 1
Gas connection 1/4 NPT female Calculation method
II Explosion-protection ISSeP/ATEX flameproof E ISO
NEPSI flameproof N
TestSafe flameproof S
JIS flameproof * + J
Ordinary type + H
FM flameproof F GPA
CSA flameproof C
~Note *: Special model.
~Note +: Default range is suitable for High calorie LNG.

1-5 : Model HGC303 Structure
Terminal housing
Terminal cover
Analyzer unit housing
Manifold
Oven cover
HGC000004000D
Figure 1-2 Main parts of Model HGC303
1 Terminal housing .......... Terminal box for wiring.

2 Analyzer unit housing .. Proportional valve, solenoid valve, TCD sensor are located
here.
3 Manifold ....................... Connection parts for gas inlet and outlet line
4 Oven cover ................... Analyzer valve and column system are found inside the
cover.

1-6 : Fieldbus communication system

The model HGC303 uses FOUNDATION™ fieldbus technology to transfer information
between other devices.
The FOUNDATION™ fieldbus is an open, 2-wire, multi-drop, two-way digital commu-
nication system which interconnects field equipment such as sensors, actuators and
controllers.
The FOUNDATION™ fieldbus is supported by a worldwide network of customers and
manufacturers in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus http://www.fieldbus.org/
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus literature

(1) FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Technical overview (FD-043)
(2) Fieldbus Installation & Planning Guide (AG-165)
(3) FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Application Guide
31.25kbit/s Wiring and Installation (AG-140)
(4) FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Application Guide
31.25kbit/s Intrinsically Safe Systems (AG-163)


Chapter 2 : Installation
This chapter guides you through the procedures for installing of your hardware and
software.
2-1 : Unpacking and storing
Unpacking the model HGC303

Your model HGC303 is a precision instrument and should be handled with care to pre-
vent any damage to it or breaking it.
After unpacking the model HGC303, verify that the following items are included
Package items
(1) Model HGC303
(2) Mounting bracket set
(3) Wrench for seal plug
(4) Tag number plate set
(5) CD-ROM including HGM software
and user's manual
(6) EC declaration of conformity and
safety instructions *
~Note *: It is packed with model HGC303-_E only.
m CAUTION
Exposing the model HGC303 to the atmosphere might cause deterioration of the
column. Therefore, the model HGC303 has been packed and shipped in a protective
bag with a desiccant. Install and operate the model HGC303 immediately after
breaking the seal.
Inquires
If you have any questions regarding the specifications of your model HGC303, contact
one of the Azbil Corporation products service offices or contact your nearest Azbil
Corporation representative.
When making an inquiry, make sure to provide the model number and product number
of your model HGC303.

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Storing the model HGC303

The model HGC303 should be stored:
- indoor at storage temperature (-40 to 70°C); humidity (up to 95%RH)
- in a place safe from vibration or shock.
- in the same packing as it was shipped in.
Model HGC303 that has been used should be stored by following procedures below.
Step Action
1 Makes sure no process gas remains in the model HGC303.

2 Purge the model HGC303 with helium gas.
Insert metal plugs into all the inlets and outlets for carrier
3 gas, valve operating gas and process gas except VENT
(valve operating gas outlet) in order to keep moisture out.
4 Pack it as it was when it was originally received.
Store the model HGC303 indoors at normal temperature
5
and humidity in a place safe from vibration or shock.

Azbil Corporation Installation
2-2 : Installing the model HFA100

To collect data from HGC, HGM needs the HFA100 (Heat value gas chromatograph
fieldbus adapter) as a data converter. First, for hardware installation, see the user's
manual for HFA100.
~Note This manual is for the use of HFA100 version 3.0 or later. For combina-
tions of HFA100 versions and corresponding PC software versions, see
“Software Compatibility” in the Appendix.
2-3 : HGM Installation
2-3-1 : Computer system requirements

(1) Computer: PC/AT compatible, Pentium chip or higher
(2) System memory: 64MB minimum
(3) Disk storage: 100 MB free space
(4) CD-ROM drive
(5) Operating system: Windows XP / 7 (32bit type, 64bit type)
(6) Video Monitor: high color 16bit of higher
~Note Install the latest service pack of Microsoft Windows.
2-3-2 : HGM software installation

Installing the HGM.
~Note If an old version of HDS is installed on the PC, uninstall it first.
(1) Make sure Windows has been installed.

(2) Start PC. Be sure to Log On your PC with Administrator Account.
(3) Insert the CD-ROM that is supplied with HGC into the CD-ROM drive.
(4) Double-click the [HGMx.xx_setup] folder.
(5) Double-click the [setup.exe] file.
(6) If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click [Yes] button.

Figure 2-1 UAC dialog box
(7) HGM installer will appear, click [OK] button.
Figure 2-2 Setup message
(8) The following screen will appear, click PC figure button.
Figure 2-3 HGM installation location

(9) The following screen will appear, click [Continue] button.
Figure 2-4 Group name
If a version conflict message appears, select [Yes].
(10)Installation is complete once the message below appears on your screen. Click
[OK] button.
Figure 2-5 Complete installation

2-3-3 : .NET framework 4.0 installation

Microsoft .NET framework 4.0 or later is required to run HGM. If Microsoft .NET
framework 4.0 or later is not installed on the PC, install it using the following proce-
dure.
~Note In case of Windows XP, installation of an old version of .NET Framework

may be required. In that case, download the redistribution package from the
Microsoft website for installation.

(4) Double-click the [dotNet Framework 4.0] folder.
(5) Double-click the [dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe] file.

(7) Setup program will start.
Figure 2-7 .NET framework 4.0 installation progress
Check the license acceptance check box and click the [Install] button.
(8) Installation will start. It may take a few minutes until completion.
Figure 2-8 .NET framework 4.0 installation progress

(9) Installation is complete once the message below appears on your screen. Click
[Finish] button.
2-3-4 : Microsoft Visual C++ runtime installation

The runtime component for Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 is required for HGM execu-
tion. If it is not installed on the PC, install it using the following procedure.
(4) Double-click the [vc_runtime2010] folder.
(5) Double-click the [vcredist_x86.exe] file.

(7) Setup program will start.
Figure 2-11 VC++2010 runtime license agreement
Check the license acceptance check box and click the [Install] button.

(8) Installation will start. Please wait a moment.
Figure 2-12 VC++2010 runtime installation progress
(9) Installation is complete once the message below appears on your screen. Click
[Finish] button.

2-3-5 : Setting the folder access rights

When executing HGM on a Windows 7 or later PC, full access rights for the following
program folders are required.
32bit type operation system: C:\Program Files\HGM

64bit type operation system: C:\Program Files (x86)\HGM
~Note Executing the program without this setting will cause a virtual folder prob-
lem caused by Windows User Account Control (UAC). Refer to trouble-
shooting “5-1: Connection with PC”.
Set the access rights by taking the following steps.

(2) Use Windows Explorer, select [HGM] folder, right click and select [Properties].
Figure 2-14 HGM folder

(3) HGM Properties, select [Security] tab and click [Edit] button.
Figure 2-15 HGM folder properties

(4) Permissions for HGM, select [Users] in Group or user names.
Figure 2-16 Permissions for HGM folder

(5) Permissions for HGM, check Allow Full control in Permissions for Users, then
click [Apply] button and click [OK] button.
Figure 2-17 Permissions for HGM folder

(6) HGM Properties, click [OK] button.
Figure 2-18 HGM folder properties
2-4 : Fieldbus installation
2-4-1 : Fieldbus requirements

Fieldbus components and characteristics
Cable
Various types cables are usable for fieldbus.
Type A is the preferred fieldbus cable.
Azbil Corporation recommends type A as the fieldbus cable to use.

The table below describes the type of cable and its maximum length, which is speci-
fied in the IEC 1158-2/ISA S50.02 Physical Layer Standard.
Table 2-1: Fieldbus cable description
Type Cable description Size Maximum length
A Shielded, twisted pair #18 AWG (0.8 mm2) 1900m (6232 ft.)
Structure: twisted pair cable with overall shield

Detailed specifications of the Type A cable at 25°C are as follows;
a) Characteristic impedance: Z0 at 31.25 kHz = 100 ohm +/- 20%
b) Maximum attenuation at 39 kHz = 3.0 db/m
c) Maximum capacitive unbalance to shield = 2 nF/km
d) Maximum DC resistance (per conductor) = 22 ohm/km
e) Maximum propagation delay change 7.8 kHz to 39 kHz = 1.7 us/km
f) Conductor cross-sectional area (wire size) = 0.8 mm2 (#18 AWG)
g) Minimum shield coverage shall be 90%
Support
Conductor
Insulator
Taping
Shield foil
Shield wire
Shield net
Jacket
Figure 2-19 Example of Type A fieldbus cable structure
Terminators
A terminator is an impedance matching module used near or at the end of a transmis-
sion line. Terminators prevent distortion and signal loss.
A terminator shall be located at both ends of a trunk cable, connected from one signal
conductor to the other.
A trunk is the longest cable path between any two devices on the fieldbus network.
ONLY TWO terminators are required per fieldbus segment.
No connection shall be made between the terminator and cable shield.

The terminator impedance value shall be 100 ohm +/- 2% over a frequency range of
7.8 kHz to 39 kHz.
The model HGC303 and model HDM303 have a terminator at the fieldbus connection
port therefore an additional terminator is not required.
Terminal blocks
The terminal blocks can be the same as those used for 4-20mA.
Connectors
D-sub 9P connector is as specified for standard fieldbus connectors in the IEC/ISA
Standard.
Contact No. Signal
6 Data +
7 Data -

2-4-2 : Fieldbus wiring
Signal wire
A Fieldbus signal is transmitted via 2-wire isolated signal lines.
Please keep in mind that the Fieldbus signal has polarity, positive (+) and negative (-).
All of the (+) terminals must be connected to each other and similarly, all of the (-) ter-
minals must be connected each other.
An important aspect of fieldbus is that neither of the signal wires are grounded.
Shielding
The preferred type of cable for fieldbus is a shielded cable.
Assemble a lugged shield wire connected to the metallized shield of each cable.
Connect all shield wires together to the terminal block.
In addition, connect the overall shield to the ground at one point in instruments room
to protect against field noise.
Do not ground the shield at multiple points.
Termination
A terminator shall be connected at both ends of the signal wire pair, at the field device
end and the host device end.
Connect the terminator between signal (+) and (-).
ONLY TWO terminators are needed per fieldbus segment.
Never connect a terminator between the signal (+ or -) and cable shield.
Heat shrink sleeve
Twisted pair wire
Jacket
Overall shield
Shield wire
Wire terminal
Figure 2-20 Example of cable finish

2-5 : Model HGC303 installation
2-5-1 : Installation site

Conditions for selecting a location for installation.
- A sheltered location conforming to class C as defined by IEC654-1.
This is so to protect the model HGC303 from direct sunlight, wind, and rain.
Select a site that allows for the installation of a housing structure or protective pan-
els.
- A location which is free from sudden changes in temperature or humidity and

which has an ambient temperature within the range of -10 to 50°C and a relative
humidity range of 95% maximum.
- A location not subject to electromagnetic induction, as such as that generated by

large - scale transformers and high-frequency furnaces.
- A location not subject to severe vibration.
- A location with minimal exposure to corrosive gases or dust and with good air cir-
culation.

2-5-2 : Model HGC303 dimensions

The dimensions of the model HGC303 are given below.
[Unit: mm (inch)]
77 (3.0) 115 (4.5)
97 (3.8)
244 (9.6)
82 (3.2)
100 (3.9)
Figure 2-21 Model HGC303 dimension
A workspace should be selected taking into consideration facilitation of wiring, pip-

ing, and maintenance.
Table 2-2: Conduit type
Model No. Gas connection Conduit entry
HGC303-1_ 1/4 NPT female 1/2 NPT female

2-5-3 : Model HGC303 installation example

Install the model HGC303 as shown in following diagrams.
The weight of the model HGC303 with mounting bracket is 5 kg / 11 lbs.
2in. pipe Hexagon head bolt
Mounting bracket
HGC000008000D
Figure 2-22 Example of model HGC303 installation with mounting bracket
Mounting position: Mount the model HGC303 horizontally.

2-5-4 : Model HGC303 piping

Refer to this section before designing and installing the gas inlet, gas outlet and vent
lines.
The mark [N] on the manifold refers to 1/4 NPT connection.
HGC000009000P
Left side view Front view Right side view
Figure 2-23 Piping location
Table 2-3: Piping description

Model
Part HGC303 Description
marking
Inlet for introducing the carrier gas into the col-
Carrier gas inlet Carr
umn of the analyzer unit.
Valve operating gas Inlet for introducing the valve operating gas into
AIR
inlet the analyzer unit.
Valve operating gas Outlet valve operating gas.
VENT
outlet Do not remove this vent plug. *
Process gas inlet INLET Inlet for introducing the process gas.
Process gas outlet OUTLET Outlet for process gas.
Outlet for mixture of measured gas and carrier gas
Measured gas outlet TCD-VENT
after analysis.
~Note *: Remove the vent plug then connect the fitting and pipe when IP65 is
required or when HGC model No. is 'HGC303-1S'.

m WARNING
Purge the carrier gas line before performing any piping, and then verify that there is
no dust remaining in the piping.
Release the gas from the vent line to the air through the header.
There is a possibility that back-pressure from vent line has a lot of influence.
Prepare the carrier gas and valve operating gas as specified in the table below.
Table 2-4: Gas specifications
Secondary supply
Gas type Purity
pressure
400 ± 50 kPa
Carrier gas Helium 99.99% or higher
(58 ± 7 psi)
Valve operat- Helium, Air, 400 ± 50 kPa

99.99% or higher
ing gas Nitrogen (58 ± 7 psi)
50 - 490 kPa (7 - 71 psi)
Process gas Natural gas -
at flow meter inlet

2-5-5 : Model HGC303 wiring

Remove the terminal cover and wiring while referring to the figure and table below.
Figure 2-24 Wiring location
Either internal grounding (earthing) terminal (A) or external grounding (earthing) ter-
minal (B) can be used.
At least one grounding (earthing) terminal connection is recommended.
Table 2-5: Wiring description

Terminal No. Description
1 Power supply (-)
2 Power supply (+)
3 No connection
4 FB terminal (-)
5 FB terminal (+)
6 No connection
7 Terminator (-)
8 Terminator (+)
A Internal GND
B External GND
~Note Azbil Corporation recommends cable of conductor cross-sectional area 2
(mm²) or equivalent for power supply connection and GND connection.

m WARNING
Only a 24V DC supply may be used to operate the model HGC303.
m CAUTION
Confirm that the supply voltage is within 24VDC+/-15% (20.4~27.4V) at the HGC
terminal.
m CAUTION
HGC requires the current of 4A minimum on 24VDC as the power supply.
m CAUTION
Use a power supply which has overcurrent protection capability for this product.


Chapter 3 : Operation
3-1 : Starting up the model HGC303
3-1-1 : Secondary pressure and flow set

Adjust the pressure of the following gas types as specified by the corresponding
pressure on the right.
Table 3-1 Gas specifications
Gas type Secondary supply gas pressure and flow rate
Carrier gas 400 ± 50 kPa (58 ± 7 psi)

Valve operating gas 400 ± 50 kPa (58 ± 7 psi)
Process gas 50 ± 20 ml/min.
3-1-2 : Piping leak check

Before starting up the model HGC303, conduct a leak test to verify there is no leakage
of gas from the piping connection.
A leak test using soap bubbles will be sufficient.
If a leak found:
(1) Tighten the fittings.
(2) Replace the fittings.

Operation Azbil Corporation
3-1-3 : Power on
Supply the power to operate the model HGC303 system according to the following
action.
Table 3-2 The procedure to start up the model HGC303 system
Step Action
1 Supply the valve operating gas

2 Supply the carrier gas pressure
3 Supply the power to the model HGC303
4 Supply the power to the model HDM303
5 Wait until the model HGC303 system becomes stable.
6 Supply the process/standard gas*+
~Note After turning on the power, allow 2 hours for the device to warm up.
The carrier gas pressure SP and oven temperature SP have already been factory set in
the model HGC303, therefore, the user doesn't have to worry about setting this data.
Carrier gas pressure SP: less than 300 kPa (43.5 psi)
(SP differs with each model HGC303)
Oven temperature SP: 58°C (136.4°F)
Analyzing cycle: 300 sec.
~Note When the power is supplied to the model HGC303, a model HGC303
status error will appear on HGM monitoring system (oven temperature
error message etc.
This is because of a self-diagnostic system error, not a model HGC303

system error.
The model HGC303 status will automatically return to normal once the
oven temperature reaches 58°C (136.4°F).
~Note *: Recommend supplying the standard gas if it is the first time set-up after
delivery or a long-period storage.
~Note +: If the output value from HGC seems strange after several cycles sup-
plying the process gas, try to do followings:
1. Check the process/standard gas supplies properly and the vent line is not
blocked. If there are problems, rectify them and check the output value
again.
2. Run the HGM program, and make it “on-line”, then start “User's mode”.

Azbil Corporation Operation
3. Check whether the peaks are small or normal, the peak shapes are strange
or not by chromatogram.
4. If the phenomena in section above are observed, stop the process gas and
quite the HGM program.
5. Connect blind plugs or shut the vent lines, then connect Helium gas cylin-
der at the 'INLET' port of HGC.
6. Charge Helium gas at 400kPa (58psi) to 'INLET' then leave it for about one
hour.
7. Return the connection normal and supply process/standard gas for checking
again.

3-1-4 : Model HGC303 leak check

After turning the model HGC303 on, conduct a leak test to verify that there is no
leakage of gas from the model HGC303.
The following procedures are for a simple leak test for the carrier gas line.
Carry out the leak test for the valve operating gas line in the same way.
(A)
(B)
HGC000011000D
Figure 3-1 Leak check
Table 3-3 Model HGC303 leak test procedure
Step Action
1 Check that the valve operating gas is being supplied.
2 Check the carrier gas has a secondary pressure (A) of 400 ± 50 kPa (58 ± 7
psi).
3 Verify that the carrier gas line valve off and observe the rate of fall in the
indicated primary pressure (B).
4 Leak evaluation procedure.
After introducing the carrier gas into the model HGC303, a normal condi-
tion is confirmed by a rate of fall of less than 1500 kPa (217 psi) per every 5
minutes.If more than 1500 kPa (217 psi) is observed, immediately contact
an Azbil Corporation products service office or the nearest distributor.
If the carrier gas is being used for valve operating gas at the same time, the
carrier gas consumption will be doubled. (less than 3000 kPa (435 psi) per 5
minutes)
m CAUTION
Verify that there is no leak from all connections.

3-2 : Stopping the model HGC303

To stop model HGC303 operation, follow the procedures listed below.
Table 3-4 Stopping model HGC303 operation
Step Action
1 Shut off the process gas line.
2 Turn off the model HDM303 power.
3 Turn off the model HGC303 power.
4 Shut off the carrier gas line.
5 Shut off the valve operating gas line.
6 Refer to “ Storing the model HGC303” on page 2-2 when removing the
model HGC303 from the field.
m CAUTION
Do not leave the model HGC303 in the sampling system without plugs or seals at
the connections to vent.

3-3 : HGM operation
Introduction
The functions of the HGM are described in this chapter.
The HGM is a calibration, configuration and maintenance tool for the model HGC303.
Analysis statuses, process variables and a chromatogram are displayed on its screen,
and information is stored in a database to facilitate routine management and tuning.
~Note 1 There is a possibility that this software will not function properly if
another application software is used at the same time.
~Note 2 Please use a period “.” as a decimal symbol.

There is a possibility that analysis data will not save properly if a
comma “,” is used.
Select Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >> Regional Settings and
then click on Number Tag
Set decimal symbol to period “.”.
Functions
(1) Monitoring heat value, chromatogram and carrier gas pressure / oven temperature
control
(2) Data save (load)
(3) User report
(4) Calibration
(5) Self-diagnostics
(6) Hold model HGC303 outputs to host control system

3-3-1 : HGM connection with model HFA100 and HDM303

HGM connection is possible at any location along the FB line.
Connect the HGM as shown in the picture below.
Figure 3-2 Model HGC303-HGM connection example (combination of model HGC303,

model HDM303 and model HFA100)
Refer to the model HDM303 user’s manual regarding the details of each part of the
model HDM303.

3-3-2 : Starting up the HGM with model HFA100

The procedure to start the HGM up are given below.
(1) Make sure that both the model HGC303 and the model HDM303 are running nor-
mally.
(2) Prepare a personal computer, which has the HGM installed.
(3) Verify that font size is [Small font] and the display resolution 1024 Å~ 768 pixels.
(4) Connect the model HFA100 along the FB line. (Refer to Figure 3-2.)
(5) Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your PC.
(6) Make sure that the model HFA100 installation is correct.
(7) Run the HGM port set program [ComSetHGM.exe].
All program> HGM> HGM Port Setting

(8) Port setting combo box will appear, click [], and select COM port for use, and
click [OK] button.
Figure 3-3 HFA Port setting
These settings will be stored in the settings file in the program folder.

(9) Run the driver program [hfadrv2.exe]

All program> HGM> hfadrv2
(10)Driver program will start, and please wait for periodical running begin.
Figure 3-4 hfadrv2 comand window
~Note When the driver program doesn't operate properly, please Refer to
troubleshooting “5-1: Connection with PC”.

(11)Run the HGM program [hgmXXX.exe].

All program> HGM> HGM VersionX.XX
HGM Program will start.
Figure 3-5 start HGM

HGM operation flow chart

Here is a flow chart showing how to get the HGM online and it also gives an overview
of the HGM's functions.
[hfadrv2.exe]
[hgmXXX.exe]
[hgmXXX.exe]
[hfadrv2.exe]
Below is a flowchart showing HGM functions that are available offline.
[hgmXXX.exe]
[hgmXXX.exe]

3-3-3 : HGM Main menu

The contents of the main menu are described in this section.
The screen shown below is displayed once the HGM is started up.
(OFFLINE) (ONLINE)
Figure 3-6 Main menu
The HGM main menu is divided into six functions
Table 3-5 Main menu description
Display Description
Offline (Online) Displays the Online/Offline status.

Set up HGM Select Online/Offline mode, Data saving interval.
User's Mode Monitoring heat value trend graph and chromatogram.
You can also perform calibrations using this mode.
Configuration mode The model HGC303 can be configured from here can be
done here.
Quit Exit from the HGM application.

3-3-4 : Set up HGM

Before the HGM can communicate with the model HGC303, an initial setup must be
performed as follows.
a. Initial screen b. After clicking the [Change password] button.
c. Normalization method setting

Figure 3-7 Set up HGM display

Table 3-6 Set up HGM description
Display Description
Analyzer Status Analyzer Status shows whether the HGM is online or not.
The HGM is online if [HGC] is shown.
Refresh The latest update information for communication is dis-
played.
Maintenance mode Authorized service personnel use only.
product key
Data Saving Interval HV1, CV1 and SV1 files are stored onto your PC accord-
ing to the set data saving interval.
Auto Saving The HGM automatically saves files according to the set
auto saving interval
Calculation mode The HGM can calculate heat values using either [ISO] or
[GPA] calculation method.
~Note When calculation method is changed, nor-

malization method will return to the default
value.
Normalization method The HGM displays the value of after normalization, by
following the method which has set. See section “3-3-8 :
Configuration mode” to set HGM to HGC.
Follow the procedures given below in order for the HGM to communicate with the
model HGC303.

Table 3-7 Set up online mode

Step Action
1 [Analyzer Status]
Select [HGC] in Analyzer Status
If [HGC] cannot be selected from the pull-down menu, click the [Refresh] but-
ton. The HGM searches for the model HGC303 again along the Fieldbus line.
2 [Data saving interval]
Select “data saving interval” from pull-down menu;
5 min. / 5 sec. [Default]
10 min. / 10 sec.
15 min. / 15 sec.
30 min. / 30 sec.
60 min. / 60 sec.
5 min.: Heat value and Total (Raw) data (text file extension:.hv1)
5 sec.: Oven temperature and Carrier gas pressure data (text file exten-
sion:.sv1)
Refer to “ Data save” on page 3-17 and “ Editing data” on page 3-18 for
details on how to save and edit the data.
3 [Auto saving interval]
Check the box to select an interval as required.
Selection: Min. 1 day, Max 10 day
Refer to “ Automatic file saving” on page 3-19 for details on the auto saving
mechanism.
4 [Calculation Mode]
Select [ISO] or [GPA] from Calculation Mode.
ISO [Default]
5 [Password]
Some screens require a password to access them.
However, if you want to change a password, click the [Change password>>]
button. The password-setting screen appears on the setup HGM display (See
“Figure 3-7 Set up HGM display” on page 3-14). Click the [specified] button,
and then enter the “Old password”, which has been stored in the HGM and
then enter a “New password”.
The new password becomes active once you click the [OK] button in the pass-
word-setting screen.
Default passwords are as follows (Maximum letters: 16):
Calibration : password1
Configuration mode : password2
Maintenance mode : password3
Field work : password4
Calibration data change*: password5
~Note *This refers to the [Advanced>>] button in “Figure 3-17 Cali-
bration setting panel” on page 3-49.
6 If necessary, click the [Extended setup] button, and select normalization method.
Default is “Standard normalization”.
7 Click the [OK] button to return to the main menu.
8 Click on [User's mode] in the main menu.

Table 3-8 Analyzer status and available functions
Analyzer Status Print Save Load Report Calibration
Online OK OK NA OK OK
Offline OK NA OK OK NA
NA: not available
~Note For details on [GPA mode] selected in Calculation mode, refer to “3-5
: GPA mode” on page 3-55.
Data save
The last 4000 items of data are automatically stored in the RAM of your PC at each
data saving interval.
You can also save data by using the save function (See Table 3-12 or Table 3-14).
The data are saved as text files (.hv1 or.cv1 or.sv1) in C:\program files\hgm\data
(default) folder.
Table 3-9 Save data description
Text file Save Data saving interval

Content
extension button (Default)
.hv1 Table 3-12 5 minutes for HGM version less than 4.70
No.3 (1day =288 data) Date and time,
4000/288=13.8 days ICV(Ideal)(MJ/m3), ICV(Real)(MJ/m3),
SCV(Ideal)(MJ/m3), SCV(Real)(MJ/m3),
Total raw(mol%)
for HGM version 4.70 or later

Date and time,
ICV(Ideal)(MJ/m3), ICV(Real)(MJ/m3),
SCV(Ideal)(MJ/m3), SCV(Real)(MJ/m3),
Total raw(mol%),
ICV(Ideal)(kJ/m3), ICV(Real)(kJ/m3),
SCV(Ideal)(kJ/m3), SCV(Real)(kJ/m3),
ICV(Ideal)(kWh/m3), ICV(Real)(kWh/m3),
SCV(Ideal)(kWh/m3), SCV(Real)(kWh/m3)
.cv1 Table 3-12 Date and time, PV1-PV20

No.3 (PV1-11; Raw data)
.sv1 Table 3-14 5 seconds Date and time, PV17, PV18
No.3 (1 hour =720 data)
4000/720=5.5 hours
Text files (.hv1 and. cv1) are saved at the same time with the save function, which is
described in Table 3-12 No.3.

Editing data
If you want to edit saved data, open a saved file using to following procedure.
You can edit data using software such as Microsoft Excel™.
1 Start Microsoft Excel™
2 Select [Open]
3 Select the directory where the saved file is stored.
(Default directory C:\program files\hgm\data)
4 Select [All files] in “Files of type”.
5 Select a saved file, then click [open].
6 Follow the messages that come up on screen. (Click [Comma] at “delimiters”.)
HGM000011000S
Figure 3-8 Example of saved data files (.hv1)

Automatic file saving

The HGM can be set to automatically save data files. This is done by activating the
setting from the [setup HGM] panel.
Default directory; C:\program files\hgm\data.
Files with the extensions;.hv1,.cv1, and.sv1 and.cg1(chromatogram) are saved.
All.cg1 files are saved as named YYYYMMDDHHMMas.cg1.
YYYY = year, MM = month, DD = date, HH = hour, MM = minute, as = auto
saving,.cg1 = chromatogram extension file.
Data saving interval of.cg1 files is fixed to 5minutes.
Example:
Auto saving interval:1day (Selection: min. 1day, max. 10 days)
Data saving interval:5 min. and 5 sec. (Selection: min. 5 min. and 5 sec., max 60 min.
and 60 sec.)
(1) HGM data saving starts at 2001/07/25 19:00.
(This function starts after checking the box in [Setup HGM] then clicking the [OK]
button.)
(2) Analysis data and chromatograms (2001/07/25 19:00-2001/07/25 23:59) is saved
at 2001/07/26 0:00.
Saved file names: 010725as.hv1, 010725as.hv2, 010725as.cv1, 010725as.sv1,
010725as.sv2, 20010725HHMMas.cg1.
“as” stands for auto saving.
(3) Analysis data and chromatograms (2001/07/26 0:00-2001/07/26 23:59) are saved
at 2001/07/27 0:00.

Saved file names: 010726as.hv1, 010726as.hv2, 010726as.cv1, 010726as.sv1,

010726as.sv2, 20010726HHMMas.cg1.

3-3-5 : User's mode menu and commands

Click on [User's Mode] and you will see the following display.
The display size is fixed (full screen).
Figure 3-9 User's mode display
This screen is divided into three graphs. On the right hand side is the measurement
data.
Table 3-10 Description of user’s mode display
Screen Description
Top (blue) This graph shows heat value and the total of raw concentration
Center (white) Chromatogram
Bottom (red) This graph shows carrier gas pressure and oven temperature
Right panel Process gas analysis data

3-3-6 : Main displays of HGM
Indication panel
Data is updated every 5 minutes.
Table 3-11 Description of the indication panel
No. Panel Description

1 Date time Present date and time
1
2 Status Communication status appears when
2
HGM is communicating with model
HGC303.
3 Data box Select a data type.
Default: Retention time (sec.) 3
4 Calculated Value Select values for Ideal gas or Real gas
and its unit
Default: Real
SCV: Superior Calorific Value
ICV: Inferior Calorific Value
5 Oven Temp. and Display oven temperature and carrier gas
Carr. Pres. pressure
6 Chromatogram The last 300 chromatograms are stored in
RAM. Save the data as required. Select
[previous XX] or [latest] to view the
chromatogram.
If [previous XX] is selected, the auto
reload function stops. XX: 01-299
Return to [latest] to monitor the latest
chromatogram. 4
Auto reload function starts again.
7 [Field work] Model HGC303 holds outputs to the host
control system during field maintenance.
5
Click the [Field work] button then [ON],
to set the holding time to [24hrs]. [Field 6
work] button blinks while performing
fieldwork. 8
8 [Calibration] Click the [Calibration] button to perform
9
calibration. The [Calibration] button
blinks during auto calibration. 7 10
Refer to “3-4 : Calibration” on page 3-44
9 [Report] Click the [Report] button to create a 11
report.
Refer to “3-3-7 : Report” on page 3-28.

Table 3-11 Description of the indication panel

10 HGC Status Green means that model HGC303 is ana-
lyzing normally.
If this signal changes to red, click this
button to read the error message.
Refer to “Chapter 5 : Troubleshooting”
on page 5-1.
11 Return Menu Exit from User's mode
Return to Main Menu

Heat value and total raw concentration

This graph shows the heat value and the total raw concentration.
The left vertical axis represents the heat value and the right vertical axis represents the
total raw concentration. The horizontal axis represents the time range.
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Figure 3-10 Trend graph of SCV and the total concentration (Raw)
Table 3-12 Trend graph of SCV and total raw concentration description
No. Display Description

1 URV (SCV) Upper Range Value for SCV, default value: 42 MJ/m3
Click the [URV] button to change the URV value
2 Load (Offline) Recall saved data
File name extension:.hv1
3 Save (Online) The latest data is saved
Default directory is “C:\Program files\hgm\data”.*
4 Print Verify that your printer is connected and working properly.
5 30min. This indicates the time range of the horizontal axis.
(The time range Select a time range from the pull-down menu: 30 min., 60 min., 3 hour, 6
select) hours, 12 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 6 days, 12 days
Default: 30 min.
6 LRV(SCV) Lower Range Value for SCV, default value: 38 MJ/m3
Click the [LRV] button to change the LRV value
7 URV Upper Range Value for Total, default value: 103%
(Total raw conc.) Click the [URV] button to change the URV value
8 LRV Lower Range Value for Total, default value: 97%
(Total raw conc.) Click the [LRV] button to change the LRV value
9 Black circle Black indicates SCV graph.
Click the [Disp data] button (No.11) to select a data type.
Default: SCV (Real)
10 Red circle Red indicates Total raw conc. graph.
11 Disp. data Select a data type for heat value.
12 Time Online: Date and time of the latest data (data is reloaded every 5 min.)
Offline: Date and time of when the data was saved.
* In case of 64bit type operation system, data are saved in c:\Program files (x86)\hgm\data.

Chromatogram
Chromatogram is updated every 5 minutes.
9
1
2
10
3
4
5
6
11 13
7
8 HGM000017000S
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Figure 3-11 Trend chromatogram (online)

Table 3-13 Chromatogram description

1 URV Upper Range Value for vertical axis
Default value is 1
2 Load (Offline) Recall saved data. File name extension:.cg1
3 Save (Online) The latest data is saved.
5 Over write Overlapped chromatograms are displayed.
6 Reverse Click the [reverse] button to invert the display and [No.9] [Forward]
changes the display to [Reverse].
Default: [Forward]
7 LRV Lower Range Value for vertical axis
Click the [LRV] button to change the LRV value.
Default value: -1
8 Disp Components When the box is checked, the name of each component will be dis-
played.
9 Forward-Reverse Display [Forward] or [Reverse]
10 Upper gate marker Gate start marker of each component.
11 Lower gate marker Gate end marker of each component.
13 Status bar (Online) Status bar range: 5minutes
Chromatogram data is updated every 5minutes.

Zoom function (2×2)

Click on a peak of interest to get a detailed view (display only).
Figure 3-12 Zoom box

Trend graph of carrier gas pressure and oven temperature control

9 10
1 7
2
3
4
6 8
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Figure 3-13 Trend graph of carrier pressure and oven temp. control
This data is displayed according to the set data saving interval (Refer to “3-3-4 : Set up
HGM” on page 3-14).
Default interval: 5 sec.
Table 3-14 Description of trend graph of carrier gas pressure and oven temperature control
1 URV (Oven Temp.) Upper Range Value for oven temperature.
Default value: 62 deg.C.
2 Load (Offline) Recall saved data. File name extension:.sv1
5 30min This indicates the time range of the horizontal axis. Select a time
(Time range select) range from pull-down menu:30 min., 60 min., 3 hours, 6 hours,
12 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 6 days, 12 days
Default: 30min.
6 LRV (Oven Temp.) Lower Range Value for oven temperature
Default value: 54 deg. C.
7 URV (Carr Press.) Upper Range Value for carrier pressure
Default value: 350kPa
8 LRV (Carr Press.) Lower Range Value for carrier pressure.
Default value: 150 kPa
9 Black circle Black indicates oven temperature.
10 Red circle Red indicates carrier pressure.
11 Time Online: Date and time of the latest data

3-3-7 : Report
To create a report, click the [report] icon in the right panel of User's mode.
The following entry form for process gas data will appear.
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Figure 3-14 User report entry form
Enter the necessary items and click the [Preview] button.

It is not necessary to fill out all of the boxes.
When online, the latest analysis data can be viewed by clicking on [report].
When offline, the report or chromatogram that you had saved will be displayed.
To print out a report, click the [Preview] button then [print out].
~Note File name extension of an user report is.cg1 (same as chromatogram).
~Note When you want to save report data, save either the report or the
chromatogram.
The chromatogram file (.cg1) includes the report data.

HGC 303 Analysis Report

Source : Report Date - Time : Oct-18-2007 13:41:50
Station : Analysis Date - Time : Jul-24-2007 11:38:00
Station Name : Process Pressure :
Field : Process Temp. :
File Name : C:\ Program Files\ HGM_HFA\ DATA\ 07072400.CG1
Gas Analysis by HGC 303

PV Name Raw mol % Normalized mol %
PV1 C6+ 0.051 0.051
PV2 C3H8 1.525 1.523
PV3 iC4H10 0.307 0.306
PV4 nC4H10 0.306 0.306
PV5 neo-C5H12 0.104 0.104
PV6 iC5H12 0.054 0.054
PV7 nC5H12 0.052 0.052
PV8 N2 3.007 3.004
PV9 CH4 91.216 91.116
PV10 CO2 0.506 0.505
PV11 C2H6 2.982 2.979
Helium ------ ------
Total 100.110 100.000
PV16 Total (except He) 100.110
HGC Configuration data

PV outputs Reference conditions
PV Configuration data Combustion temperature 15.00 degree C
PV12 SCV (real) (MJ/m3) Metering temperature 15.00 degree C
PV13 Density(real) (kg/m3) Atmospheric pressure 101.325 kPa
PV14 Wobbe index(real) (MJ/m3)
PV15 Compressibility Factor Helium option
PV16 Total of raw concentrations Helium output (mol%) Condition
PV17 Oven temperature ---------- ----------
PV18 Carrier gas pressure ---------- ----------
PV19 ICV (real) (MJ/m3) ---------- ----------
PV20 Relative Density (real) ---------- ----------
Heat Value Calculation by HGM

Ideal Real
Superior Calorific Value (SCV) 38.9022 MJ/m3 38.9927 MJ/m3
Inferior Calorific Value (ICV) 35.1078 MJ/m3 35.1894 MJ/m3
Density 0.7528 kg / m3 0.7545 kg / m3
Relative density 0.6146 0.6158
Wobbe Index 49.6233 MJ/m3 49.6914 MJ/m3
Compressibility Factor 0.9977
Figure 3-15 User report

Table 3-15 Description of user report
Section Description
Data items Display of user input data and saved file name
Gas Analysis by model PV1 -11 outputs data from model HGC303
HGC303
HGC Outputs Configura- Display of model HGC303 configuration data (PV12 -
tion data 20)
Heatvalue Calculation by All heat value data is calculated by the HGM and is dis-
HGM played.
HGC Status Model HGC303 status is displayed (online mode only)

3-3-8 : Configuration mode

Various configurations of the model HGC303 and the HGM can be made in this mode.
Click on [Configuration mode] in the main menu. The following screen will appear
after entering the password.
Figure 3-16 Configuration mode display
~Note Some items of PV12-15, 19 and 20 may not be available. It depends

on the software version combination of the HGC, the HGM and the
HDM. Refer to the section from next page.
~Note Some settings as follows may not appear on the HGM screen. It
depends on the software version combination of the HGC, the HGM
and the HDM.
-% DEV RF limit
-PV High/Low Alarm Configuration
-Output setting in Auto Calibration
-Normalization method
-Multi-stream function setting

Table 3-16 Description of configuration mode display
Display Description
Outputs configuration Low cut off: Threshold of a peak or a noise

When detected value < low cut off value, output is transmitted as 0
mol%.
% DEV RF limit: See “3-4-2 : Calibration procedure” on page 3-
45 for description
Each RF % dev limit can be set independently.
PV12 to 15, 19 and 20 can be configured to set which outputs are
transmitted to the host control system.
PV High / Low Alarm Configuration:
High / Low Alarm limit values can be entered for PV1-11, PV12-
15, PV19-20.
This setting is available for application of
HGC (version 3.1 or later),
HGM (version 4.70 or later)
and HDM (version 2.40 or later) combination.
Output setting in Auto Cali- Data update to the HDM during auto or semi-auto calibration can
bration be selected after executing auto or semi-auto calibration.
Hold [default]
Calibration data (New RF).
~Note When Calibration data (New RF) is selected, Total (raw)

error is also send as the HGC status to the HDM with
updated data. This setting is available for application of
HGM (version is 4.83 or later) and HGC (version is 3.3 or
later) combination.
Reference conditions Configuration data for heat value calculation can be selected or
entered manually.
Total of raw conc. Usually, the total of raw concentration is within 95-105 mol% dur-
ing process gas analysis.
If these values are required to be changed, input a user defined
value for both high and low limit.
Normalization method Normalization method can be selected.
Default is “Standard normalization”
Multi-stream function setting Use or Not use of multi-stream function can be selected.This set-
ting is only available for application of HGC (version 3.0 or later)
Download to HGC All configured data are downloaded to the model HGC303 by
clicking this button.
Return Menu Exit from configuration mode.
Return to main menu.

(1) PV1 - 11 configuration
(1-1) Low cut off:

Threshold of a peak or a noise
If the detected value < low cut off value, the output will be transmitted as 0 mol%.
(1-2) % DEV RF limit:

See “3-4-2 : Calibration procedure” on page 3-45 for details
Each RF %dev limit can be set independently.
Default values are as follows:


PV12 to 15, 19 and 20 can be configured to set which outputs are transmitted to the
host control system.

Possible configurations of each PV are as follows.
Table 3-17 Possible configurations of PV12-20

PV12 Choose one from followings as a PV12 output value.
ISO SCV(real) (MJ/m3) [ISO default]
ISO SCV(ideal) (MJ/m3)
ISO ICV(real) (MJ/m3)
ISO ICV(ideal) (MJ/m3)
Following setting is available for application of HGC (version 3.1 or
later), HGM (version 4.70 or later) and HDM (version 2.40 or later)
combination.
ISO SCV(real) (kJ/m3)
ISO SCV(ideal) (kJ/m3)
ISO ICV(real) (kJ/m3)
ISO ICV(ideal) (kJ/m3)
ISO SCV(real) (kWh/m3)
ISO SCV(ideal) (kWh/m3)
ISO ICV(real) (kWh/m3)
ISO ICV(ideal) (kWh/m3)
GPA Real Gross HV(dry) (BTU/CF) [GPA default]
GPA Real Gross HV(sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Gross HV(dry) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Gross HV(sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Gross HV(dry) (BTU/lbm)
Following setting is available for application of HGC(version 3.6 or
later) and HGM(version 6.10 or later) combination.
Note: "GCV" means "Gross Calorific Value". GCV equals to
SCV(Superior Calorific Value).
"NCV" means "Net Calorific Value". NCV equals to
ICV(Inferior Calorific Value).
ISO GCV(real)(MJ/m3)[ISO default]
ISO GCV(ideal)(MJ/m3)
ISO NCV(real)(MJ/m3)
ISO NCV(ideal)(MJ/m3)
ISO GCV(real)(kJ/m3)
ISO GCV(ideal)(kJ/m3)
ISO NCV(real)(kJ/m3)
ISO NCV(ideal)(kJ/m3)
ISO GCV(real)(kWh/m3)
ISO GCV(ideal)(kWh/m3)
ISO NCV(real)(kWh/m3)
ISO NCV(ideal)(kWh/m3)
GPA Real Gross HV(dry)(BTU/CF)[GPA default]
GPA Real Gross HV(sat)(BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Gross HV(dry)(BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Gross HV(sat)(BTU/CF)
GPA Gross HV(dry)(BTU/lbm)


ISO Density(real) (kg/m3) [ISO default]
ISO Density(ideal) (kg/m3)
ISO Relative Density (real)
ISO Relative Density (ideal)
GPA Gas Density(lb/1000CF) [GPA default]
GPA Real Relative Density (dry gas)
GPA Real Relative Density (sat gas)
GPA Ideal Relative Density (dry gas)
GPA Ideal Relative Density (sat gas)
ISO Wobbe Index (real) (MJ/m3) [ISO default]
ISO Wobbe Index (ideal) (MJ/m3)
combination.
ISO Wobbe Index (real) (kJ/m3)
ISO Wobbe Index (ideal) (kJ/m3)
ISO Wobbe Index (real) (kWh/m3)
ISO Wobbe Index (ideal) (kWh/m3)
GPA Real Wobbe Index (dry) [GPA default]
GPA Real Wobbe Index (sat)
GPA Ideal Wobbe Index (dry)
GPA Ideal Wobbe Index (sat)
Note: "G" means "Gross". "G(Gross)" equals to "S(Superior)".
"N" means "Net". "N(Net)" equals to "I(Inferior)".
ISO G Wobbe index(real)(MJ/m3)[ISO default]
ISO G Wobbe index(ideal)(MJ/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(real)(kJ/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(ideal)(kJ/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(real)(kWh/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(ideal)(kWh/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(real)(MJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(ideal)(MJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(real)(kJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(ideal)(kJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(real)(kWh/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(ideal)(kWh/m3)
GPA Real Wobbe index(dry)(BTU/CF)[GPA default]
GPA Real Wobbe index(sat)(BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Wobbe index(dry)(BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Wobbe index(sat)(BTU/CF)
ISO Compressibility factor Zmix [ISO default]
GPA Compressibility factor Z(dry gas) [GPA default]
PV16 Total of raw concentrations
PV17 Oven Temperature


PV18 Carrier gas pressure
ISO ICV (real) (MJ/m3) [ISO default]
ISO ICV (ideal) (MJ/m3)
combination.
ISO ICV (real) (kJ/m3)
ISO ICV (ideal) (kJ/m3)
ISO ICV (real) (kWh/m3)
ISO ICV (ideal) (kWh/m3)
GPA Real Net HV (dry) (BTU/CF) [GPA default]
GPA Real Net HV (sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Net HV (dry) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Net HV (sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Net HV (dry) (BTU/CF)
Note: "NCV" means "Net Calorific Value". NCV equals to
ICV(Inferior Calorific Value).
ISO NCV(real)(MJ/m3)[ISOdefault]
GPA Real Net HV(dry)(BTU/CF)[GPA default]
GPA Real Net HV(sat)(BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Net HV(dry)(BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Net HV(sat)(BTU/CF)
GPA Net HV(dry)(BTU/lbm)
ISO Relative Density (real) [ISO default]
GPA Real Relative Density(dry gas) [GPA default]
GPA Real Relative Density(sat gas)
GPA Ideal Relative Density(dry gas)
GPA Ideal Relative Density(sat gas)
ISO Helium normalized mol%
GPA Specific Heat K

(3) PV High/Low Alarm Configuration

Click on [PV High/Low Alarm Configuration] in the configuration mode display. The
following screen will appear. To change the limit value, type the value directly to the
High or Low Limit box:
Default value
PV1-11 Low 0, High 100
PV12-15, 19 and 20 Low 0, High 10000
If some values exceed the High or Low Limit, HGC status button on HGM user's
mode screen changes red and blinks. (Click this button and get the error detail.)
~Note To complete the limit value change, close the PV High/Low Alarm
Configuration, then click the [Download to HGC] button on the con-
figuration mode screen.

(4) Output setting in Auto Calibration

Data update to the HDM during auto or semi-auto calibration can be selected after
executing auto or semi-auto calibration.
- Hold [default]
- Calibration data (New RF)
If “Hold” is selected, the HGC does not update the data to the HDM during auto/semi-
auto calibration. If “Calibration data (New RF)” is selected, the HGC updates the data
to HDM after the calibration. This case, HGC transmits “New Response factor (New
RF)” of PV1 to 11 to the HDM instead of the components' concentration. Refer to the
description of RF (response factor) in 3-4-2: Calibration procedure for the “Response
Factor”.
An example of a difference between “Hold” and “Calibration data (New RF)” is
shown below.
Setting data: Time: 6:00 Hold time: 30 minutes
Time 55 6:00 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Event Hold start Auto calibration Hold end
HGC analyzing data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Data to HDM from HGC 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 9 10

Setting: “ Hold ” Hold (Data are not updated)
Data to HDM from HGC 1 2 2 2 2 6 6 6 9 10

Setting: Hold (Data are New RF (Data
“ Calibration data (New RF)” not updated) are updated)
~Note HGC also transmits the error status “Total (raw) error” with New RF of
PV1 to 11 to HDM, if “Calibration data (New RF)” is selected.
~Note HDM LCD display of PV1 to 11 may overflow (ex: 9999.999) during output-
ting New RF.
~Note This setting is available for application of HGC (version 3.3 or later) and
HGM (version 4.83 or later) combination.

(5) Reference conditions

Configuration data for heat value calculation can be selected or input manually.
(5-1) Combustion temperature / Metering temperature

These can be selected in compliance to the ISO6976.
• 15/15 °C [Default]
• 0/0 °C
• 15/0 °C
• 25/0 °C
• 20/20 °C
• 25/20 °C
• 15.55/15.55 °C
(5-2) C6+ configuration

Please select which value should be used as the C6+’s physical constant.
• n-C6H14[Default]
• i-C6H14
• ave of n-C6 and i-C6
• Other Value
~Note If [Other value] is selected, the following screen will appear.
Input the each value for C6+’s physical constant.
(5-3) Metering reference pressure p2

You can enter p2(kPa) value. 101.325(kPa) is default value.
(6) Total of raw concentration

Usually, the total of raw concentration is within 95-105 mol% during natural gas
analysis.
In these values are required to be changed, input a user defined value for both high and
low limit.
When these values exceed the limitations, the color of the “HGC Status” box turns to
red in user’s mode.
Default: High 105 mol%
Low 95 mol%
(7) Normalization method configuration

Normalization method can be selected.Refer to the description of normalization
method in Appendix for selecting.
Default is “Standard normalization”
When click the [Load] button, configuration mode loads the setting from [Setup
HGM] screen.
The setting on the [Setup HGM] or on the [Configuration mode] is different. Each set-
ting is used as follows.
-Setup HGM: Used for the internal arithmetic of HGM
-Configuration mode: Used for the internal arithmetic of HGC
Different normalization method can be selected between HGC and HGM. Selecting
the same method is highly recommended without appropriate grounds.

(8) Multi-stream function setting

When you use HGC without multi-stream function, please select “Not use multi-stream
function” (default) and download to HGC to inactivate the multi stream function.
When you use HGC with multi-stream function, please select “Use multi-stream
function” and download to HGC to activate the multi stream function.
This “Use multi-stream function” setting is only available for application of HGC
(version 3.0 or later) and HDM (version 2.30 or later) combination.
(9) Download the change to HGC

To download the setting changed above to the HGC, click the [Download to HGC]
button.
Only the settings changed are downloaded to HGC.
The following display will appear after completing the modification.
~Note If the setting is changed, the color of the modified cell background
changes from blue to red. And that color returns from red to blue after
downloading to HGC.

3-3-9 : HGM shut down

Table 3-18 Stopping the HGM
Step Action
1 Click on [Return Menu]
2 Click on [Quit]
3 Wait until the hfadrv2 command screen closes.

3-4 : Calibration
The device has already been calibrated at the factory but we recommend that you
recalibrate it with your own calibration gas to ensure the accuracy of analysis in the
following cases:
1 When the model HGC303 is newly installed.
2 When an unused model HGC303 is started up again.
3 At a calibration interval decided by the user.
(Recommended calibration cycle is every 6 months.)
4 After the model HGC303 has been repaired or its parts have been replaced.
3-4-1 : Calibration gas requirement

1 It is imperative that the composition of the calibration gas should resemble
the process gas.
If the process gas concentration is high and calibration was done using a low
concentration gas, the chance for error may increase.
2 The unit for calibration gas concentration should be mol%.
3 Methane gas should be contained in case of N2 calibration.
4 Ethane(C2H6) should be contained in the calibration gas to avoid “Retention time
lock error”.

3-4-2 : Calibration procedure

The model HGC303 has two calibration methods.
Each calibration procedure is described below.
Manual calibration
Manual calibration procedure is as follows:
Manual calibration

Online HGM User’s mode

Change the inlet gas
from sample gas to calibration gas

Wait for output stabilization

Click the [calibration] button
in HGM User’s mode
(Refer to “3-3-6 : Main displays of HGM” on page 3-22)

Perform calibration
(Refer to “3-4-6 : Calibration methods” on page 3-53)

Calibration complete

Change the inlet gas
from calibration gas to sample gas

Waiting for output stabilization

Manual calibration procedure complete

Auto calibration
The auto calibration function will perform manual calibrations automatically at user
defined cycle, which is set by operator.
The setting is activated once the [start] button in auto calibration box is pressed.
(Figure 3-17)
(It’s not always necessary that the HGM is communicating with the model HGC303
after these settings have been made.)
An example of a calibration time chart is shown below.

Setting date and time 2001/09/14 18:00
Setting data: Time: 20:00 Interval: 1 day Hold time: 1 hour
2001/09/14 2001/09/15
18:00 20:00 0:00 20:00 2001/09/16
0:00 20:00 2001/09/17
0:00
Program start
No action
Calibration
Calibration mechanism
20:00 20:30 21:00
1/2 1/2
Calibration
Relay on Hold time

Relay off
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m CAUTION
(1) Verify that the current time is correct in the [HGC time adjusting] box. [Current]
means the present time, which is being transmitted from the model HGC303.
(2) One measurement data will be used as calibration data. (not average data)
Therefore, set the enough hold time.
(3) Auto calibration will start on the day after the setting date.
(4) Model HGC303 holds the process variables to host control system during [Hold
time].
The model HGC303 discerns whether a new calibration should be performed or not by
using an RF (response factor) during auto calibration.

RF (Response Factor)
An RF is a correction factor used to discern whether a new calibration is correct as
compared with last valid calibration. (For each component)
The model HGC303 uses peak height for RF calculation.
Equation:
PH
RFn = -----------n-
Cal n
Where:
RF n = Response factor for component “n“
PH n = Peak height of component “n” in calibration gas.
Cal n = Gas concentration (Unit: mole%) of component “n” in calibration gas.
RF% DEV (Response Factor Percent Devitation)

RF% DEV is calculated by using the following equation.
RF new – RF old
RF% DEV = -------------------------------------  100
RF old
% DEV RF Limit
The model HGC303 automatically calculates a “RF% DEV” and decides whether the
value is smaller than the “% DEV RF Limit” or not.
|RF% DEV|  “%DEV RF Limit” => “OK“

|RF% DEV|  “%DEV RF Limit” => “NG“
If all calculation are “OK“, the checked components are calibrated and the new RF is
used as the response factor.
If a NG message appears, none of the components are calibrated and the previous RF
will be used as the response factor.
The user can manually change the “% DEV RF Limit” in Configuration mode.
(Refer to “3-5-5 : Configuration mode” on page 3-58)

Table 3-19 Example of calibration action
Signal to
No Calibration OLD RF NEW RF Judgement model
HDM303
1 Auto RF0 RF1 OK OK

3 Auto RF2 RF3 NG NG
4 Manual RF2 RF4 OK NG=>OK
7 Manual RF6 RF7 OK OK
Bold: Valid response factor
Semi Auto calibration

The semi auto calibration function will perform auto calibration sequence triggered by
pressing [start] button operation. The Hold time setting in auto calibration box is used.
m CAUTION
(1) For manual calibration and semi auto calibration, the RF will be the new RF
even if the |RF% DEV| > “%DEV RF Limit”. So the judgement is always OK.
(Example No.4 and 7)
(2) Only the checked components in calibration box are recognized and judged.
Refer to No.11 on “Table 3-20 Calibration factor setting” on page 3-50 for
details on the check box of each component.
The next section describes each function in the calibration panel

3-4-3 : Calibration function

Click the [calibration] icon in User's mode.
The calibration setting panel (Refer to “ Indication panel” on page 3-22) will then
appear.
10 11 12 13
1
18
2
3
4
5
6 7
19
15
14
17
9
20
21
22
16
Figure 3-17 Calibration setting panel

Table 3-20 Calibration factor setting

1 Manual Calibration A method for specific purpose such as maintenance.
2 Auto Calibration Model HGC303 automatically calibrates itself at user defined intervals.
3 Time (hh:mm) The box for auto calibration start time
4 Interval (days) Auto calibration interval
Recommended calibration cycle is every 6 months.
5 Hold Time (hh:mm) Hold time of model HGC303 outputs to host control system.
The model HGC303 holds outputs while the calibration gas is replaced
and the calibration is completed and process gas is replaced. The mini-
mum hold time is 30 min.
Calibration starts halfway through the set hold time.
Please allow enough hold time to replace the measured gas from pro-
cess gas to calibration gas.
6 Start Start auto calibration
7 Stop Stop auto calibration
8 HGC Time Adjusting Set the present time of the model HGC303’s internal clock, before
doing auto calibration. Click the [download] button and the present
time will be downloaded to the model HGC303.
If the model HGC303 is turned off, the time setting will be reset to
[0:00]. Please set the time again before performing auto calibration.
9 Component Data Table Refer to “3-4-4 : Description of component data table” on page 3-51 for
details.
10 All check Check all boxes.
11 Small box Only the selected items will be calibrated.
12 Analyzed Value Shows the current analyzed data; component concentration.
13 Calib. Value Concentration of calibration gas.
14 Load When calibrating using the same gas cylinder, use a previously saved
data by loading.
15 Save Save calibration gas data
Default directory; C:\Program\files\hgm\Gas*
16 Close Exit from calibration function window
Return to User's mode display
17 Advanced>> [Calib. value] data are usually protected with a password.
Click this button if it is required to change the [Calib. Value]. The pass-
word screen will then appear.
18 Semi Auto Calibration By press [start] button, model HGC303 starts auto calibra-
tion.This function is available for HGC (version 3.0 or later)
19 HGC Time Adjusting> Setting for HGC time auto adjust function after power up.This
Auto adjust function is available for application of HGC (version 3.0 or later)

Table 3-20 Calibration factor setting

20 Calibration Record Last ten calibration information can be seen. (Time stamp,
Response Factor, Retention time) This function is available for
application of HGC (version 3.1 or later), HGM (version 4.70 or
later) and HDM (version 2.30 or later) combination.
21 Calibration Method 1 point [default] and 3 points calibration can be selected.1 point is
calibration using data of one analysis.3 points is calibration using
data of last three analysis average.This function is available for
application of HGC (version 3.1 or later) and HGM (version 4.70
or later) combination.
22 Operator Action Log Last ten operator action can be seen.(Time stamp, Setting action
of Configuration mode and Maintenance mode) This function is
available for application of HGC (version 3.1 or later) and HGM
(version 4.70 or later) and HDM (version 2.30 or later) combina-
tion.
3-4-4 : Description of component data table

Select [Component data table] from the calibration setting panel, the following screen
will appear.
Figure 3-18 Component data table
Table 3-21 Description of component data table

Item Description
Component Component name
Cal. Gas Conc The component’s concentration in the cylinder for calibration
New PH Peak height of the last calibration
Old RF Last valid response factor
New RF Response factor of the last calibration

Table 3-21 Description of component data table

Item Description
RF% DEV The result of RF% DEV is displayed.
Refer to “ RF% DEV (Response Factor Percent Devitation)” on page 3-47 for more
details.
%DEV RF Limit The allowable tolerance of “RF% DEV” is displayed.
Default value is 10% (absolute value)
These values can be changed only in Maintenance mode.
Judgement |RF% DEV|  “%DEV RF Limit” => “OK“
|RF% DEV|  “%DEV RF Limit” => “NG“
If all judgements were found to be “OK“, the checked components will be calibrated and
the New RF will be used as the response factor.
If an NG message appears, no components will be calibrated and the Old RF will be used
as the response factor and the model HGC303 will transmit an “RF error” to the host
control system via the model HDM303.
Load Recalls saved data. File name extension:.cdt
Save The latest component data table is saved.
Default directory is C:\program files\hgm\data *
Preview Latest response factor data is displayed.
The report can also be printed out.
Calibration start For manual calibration.
This button only appears when in Manual calibration mode.
Refresh HGM recalculates “new RF” and “RF%DEV”.
This button only appears when in Manual calibration mode.
* In case of 64bit type operation system, data are saved in c:\Program files (x86)\hgm\data
3-4-5 : Report
Click the [Preview] button and the following preview screen will appear.
HGC Calibration
Report Date Dec-07-2001

Time 18:30:00
File Date Dec-07-2001
Filename 01120701.cdt Time 13:23:30
COMP CAL
PV NEW PH OLD RF NEW RF RF% DEV JUDGE
NAME CONC
1 C6+ 0.100 3413.20 34186.56 34234.71 0.14 OK
2 C3H8 1.510 6441.72 4247.64 4266.04 0.43 OK
3 i-C4H10 0.309 6399.25 20435.53 20709.54 1.34 OK
4 n-C4H10 0.298 5289.30 17698.05 17749.33 0.29 OK
5 neo-C5H12 0.100 1726.15 17286.04 17330.82 0.26 OK
6 i-C5H12 0.122 1547.22 12834.21 12682.13 -1.18 OK
7 n-C5H12 0.103 1160.49 11066.80 11266.93 1.81 OK
8 N2 2.980 2112.48 725.84 708.89 -2.34 OK
9 CH4 90.966 29580.98 324.99 325.19 0.06 OK
10 CO2 0.503 3717.20 7411.53 7390.06 -0.29 OK
11 C2H6 3.010 4480.58 1485.46 1488.57 0.21 OK
Figure 3-19 Preview screen of report

3-4-6 : Calibration methods

The model HGC303 has three-calibration methods, manual, automatic and semi
automatic.
Manual calibration
Table 3-22 Manual calibration procedure
Step Action
1 Select [Manual calibration].
2 Recall the saved calibration data or input concentration of each com-

ponent manually.
3 Perform calibration by following the flow chart below.
Calibration setting panel
Select [Start]
Click [Refresh]
Each RF is calculated by HGM
RF%DEV>%DEV RF limit
RF error Click [Close]
Component
message will
Data table
appear
RF%DEV<=%DEV RF limit
All judgements are OK.

Click [Calibration start]
HGC is calibrated
Data save
Data load Component data table

Click [Close]
HGC is NOT calibrated
Print out Calibration setting panel
End
Both the [Refresh] and the [Calibration Start] buttons are active when in manual
calibration mode.
m CAUTION
Perform calibration after verifying that the carrier pressure and oven temperature
are both stable.
Do not input zero into any box.
Do not calibrate without calibration gas.

Auto calibration
Table 3-23 Operating auto calibration procedure
Step Action
1 Set the model HGC303 Time Adjusting to the present time.
2 Select [Auto calibration].
3 Choose a [Time], [Interval], [Hold time]

(Refer to “Table 3-20 Calibration factor setting” on page 3-50.)
4 Recall the saved calibration data or input concentration of each compo-
nent manually, then check the small box.
5 Click [Start].
(When Auto calibration is “ON”, the [STOP] button will turn on. When
Auto calibration is “OFF”, the [START] button will turn on.)
If you need to cancel auto calibration, click [Stop] from the Auto calibration setting
panel.
Semi-auto calibration
Table 3-24 Operating semi auto calibration procedure
Step Action
1 Set the model HGC303 Time Adjusting to the present time.
2 Select [Semi Auto calibration].
3 Choose a [Time], [Hold time]. (Refer to “Table 3-20 Calibration factor

setting” on page 3-50.)
4 Recall the saved calibration data or input concentration of each compo-
nent manually, then check the small box.
5 Click [Start] for immediate starting the Semi auto calibration.

3-5 : GPA mode

Perform the following procedures when the HGM is used in GPA mode.
3-5-1 : Setting the HGM to GPA

(1) Set the HGM online as described in “3-3-2 : Starting up the HGM with model HFA100” on
page 3-8.
(2) Select [GPA] from calculation mode in the Setup HGM screen.
(Default: ISO mode)
Figure 3-20 Setup HGM display (GPA)
Figure 3-21 Normalization method setting (GPA)

(3) If necessary, click on [Extended setup >>], and select “Normalization method”.

(4) Configure the other values such as “Data Saving interval”, and then click the [OK]
button. The exchanging procedure is then completed.
3-5-2 : Data save

The mechanism is same as for ISO mode. (Refer to “3-3-4 : Set up HGM” on page 3-
14)
The data is saved as text files (.hv2 or.cv1 or.sv2) in C:\program files\hgm\data
(Default).
In the case of 64bit type operation system, data are saved in c:\Program files
(x86)\hgm\data
~Note The file (.sv2) includes date/time, oven temperature (unit: °F) and
carrier gas pressure (unit: psi).
3-5-3 : Data edit

The procedure to edit data is the same as for ISO mode.(Refer to “3-3-4 : Set up
HGM” on page 3-14)
Figure 3-22 An Example of saved data files (.hv2)

The contents of each line of.hv2 are described below.
Table 3-25 The contents of each line of.hv2

Displayed name Full name
Date / Time YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS
Total (raw) Total raw concentration
rGHVdry real Gross Heating Value dry
rGHVsat real Gross Heating Value sat
rNHVdry real Net Heating Value dry
rNHVsat real Net Heating Value sat
GHMdry Gross Heating Value per unit mass
NHMdry Net Heating Value per unit mass
Zdry Compressibility Factor dry
Zsat Compressibility Factor sat
GPM_C2+ Gallons per thousand cubic feet C2+
GPM_iC5+ Gallons per thousand cubic feet iC5+
rRdGas real Relative density Gas
RdLiq Relative density Liquid
Wobbe_dry real Wobbe Index dry
Wobbe_sat real Wobbe Index sat
GasDen Gas Density
LiqDen Liquid Density
RVP Reid Vapor Pressure
PV(1)-(11) raw data
3-5-4 : File auto saving

The mechanism is the same as for ISO mode. (Refer to “3-3-4 : Set up HGM” on
page 3-14)
Data are saved using the extensions .hv2, .cv1 and.sv2 instead of.hv1,.cv1 and.sv1.
The configuration mode for the GPA mode is described next.
Make sure that configuration mode has been set properly.

3-5-5 : Configuration mode

Numerous configurations of the model HGC303 and the HGM can be done in this mode.
Click on [Configuration mode] from the main menu. The following screen appears
after entering the password.
Figure 3-23 Configuration mode display (GPA)

Table 3-26 Description of configuration mode display (GPA)
Display Description
Outputs configuration Low cut off: Threshold of a peak or a noise
When the detected value < low cut off value, the output is
transmitted as 0 mol%.
%DEV RF Limit: See “3-4-2 : Calibration procedure” on
page 3-45 for details.
Each RF %dev limit can be set independently.
PV12 to 15, 19 and 20 can be configured to set which out-
puts will be transmitted to the host control system.
PV High / Low Alarm Configuration:
High / Low Alarm limit values can be entered for PV1-11,
PV12-15, PV19-20.
This setting is available for application of
HGC (version 3.1 or later),
HGM (version 4.70 or later)

Table 3-26 Description of configuration mode display (GPA)

Display Description
Output setting in Auto Data update to the HDM during auto or semi-auto calibra-
Calibration tion can be selected after executing auto or semi-auto cali-
bration.
Hold [default]
Calibration data (New RF)
~Note When Calibration data (New RF) is selected,
Total (raw) error is also sent as the HGC status
to the HDM with updated data. This setting is
available for application of HGM (version is
4.83 or later) and HGC (version is 3.3 or later)
combination.
Reference conditions Configuration data for heat value calculation can be selected
or input manually.
Total of raw conc. Usually, the total of raw concentration is within 95-
105mol% during process gas analysis. If these values are
required to be changed, input a user defined value for both
high and low limit.
Normalization method Normalization method can be selected.
Default is “Standard normalization”.
Multi-stream function use or Not use of multi-stream function can be selected.
setting This setting is only available for application of HGC (ver-
sion 3.0 or later) and HDM (version 2.30 or later) combina-
tion.
Download to HGC All configured data are downloaded to the model HGC303
by clicking this button. When the message appears, down-
load operation has been successfully completed.
Return Menu Exit from Configuration mode. Return to Main Menu
A description of the data-setting panel is given next.

~Note *These configuration methods are same as those for ISO mode. Refer
to “ (1) PV1 - 11 configuration” on page 3-33.


PV12 to 15, 19 and 20 can be configured to set which outputs are to be transmitted to
the host control system.
Figure 3-24 Output configuration panel (GPA)

Possible configurations for each PV are as follows:
Table 3-27 Possible configurations of PV12-20 (GPA)

GPA Real Gross HV(dry) (BTU/CF) [GPA default]
GPA Real Gross HV(sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Gross HV(dry) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Gross HV(sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Gross HV(dry) (BTU/lbm)
Following setting is available for application of HGC (version 3.1 or later),
HGM (version 4.70 or later) and HDM (version 2.40 or later) combination.
ISO SCV(real) (MJ/m3) [ISO default]
ISO SCV(ideal) (MJ/m3)
ISO ICV(real) (MJ/m3)
ISO SCV(real) (kJ/m3)
ISO SCV(ideal) (kJ/m3)
ISO SCV(real) (kWh/m3)
ISO SCV(ideal) (kWh/m3)
Following setting is available for application of HGC(version 3.6 or later)
and HGM(version 6.10 or later) combination.
Note: "GCV" means "Gross Calorific Value". GCV equals to
SCV(Superior Calorific Value).
"NCV" means "Net Calorific Value". NCV equals to ICV(Inferior
Calorific Value).
ISO GCV(real)(MJ/m3)[ISO default]
ISO GCV(ideal)(MJ/m3)
ISO NCV(real)(MJ/m3)
ISO GCV(real)(kJ/m3)
ISO GCV(ideal)(kJ/m3)
ISO GCV(real)(kWh/m3)
ISO GCV(ideal)(kWh/m3)
GPA Gas Density(lb/1000CF) [GPA default]
GPA Real Relative Density(dry gas)
ISO Density(real) (kg/m3) [ISO default]
ISO Density(ideal) (kg/m3)
ISO Relative Density (real)


GPA Real Wobbe Index (dry) [GPA default]
GPA Real Wobbe Index (sat)
GPA Ideal Wobbe Index (dry)
GPA Ideal Wobbe Index (sat)
ISO Wobbe Index(real) (MJ/m3) [ISO default]
ISO Wobbe Index(ideal) (MJ/m3)
ISO Wobbe Index(real) (kJ/m3)
ISO Wobbe Index(ideal) (kJ/m3)
ISO Wobbe Index(real) (kWh/m3)
ISO Wobbe Index(ideal) (kWh/m3)
Note: "G" means "Gross". "G(Gross)" equals to "S(Superior)".
"N" means "Net". "N(Net)" equals to "I(Inferior)".
ISO G Wobbe index(real)(MJ/m3)[ISO default]
ISO G Wobbe index(ideal)(MJ/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(real)(kJ/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(ideal)(kJ/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(real)(kWh/m3)
ISO G Wobbe index(ideal)(kWh/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(real)(MJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(ideal)(MJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(real)(kJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(ideal)(kJ/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(real)(kWh/m3)
ISO N Wobbe index(ideal)(kWh/m3)
GPA Compressibility factor Z(dry gas) [GPA default]
ISO Compressibility factor Zmix [ISO default]
PV16 Total of raw concentrations
PV17 Oven temperature
PV18 Carrier gas pressure


GPA Real Net HV(dry) (BTU/CF) [GPA default]
GPA Real Net HV(sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Net HV(dry) (BTU/CF)
GPA Ideal Net HV(sat) (BTU/CF)
GPA Net HV(dry) (BTU/CF)
ISO ICV(real) (MJ/m3) [ISO default]
Note: "NCV" means "Net Calorific Value". NCV equals to ICV(Inferior
Calorific Value).
ISO NCV(real)(MJ/m3)[ISO default]
GPA Real Relative Density(dry gas) [GPA default]
GPA Specific Heat K
ISO Relative Density(real) [ISO default]
ISO Relative Density(ideal)
ISO Helium normalized mol%

(3) PV High/Low Alarm Configuration

~Note These configuration methods are same as those for ISO mode. Refer to
“ (3) PV High/Low Alarm Configuration” on page 3-38.
(4) Output setting in Auto Calibration

“ (4) Output setting in Auto Calibration” on page 3-39.
(5) Reference conditions

Configuration data for heat value calculation can be either selected from the menu or
input manually.
(5-1) C6+ configuration

Select a value to be used as C6+'s physical constant.
• 47/35/17 [Default]
• 50/50/0
• 50/25/25
• 57/28/14
• Other value
~Note If [Other value] is selected, the following screen will appear.
Input each value for C6+'s physical constant.

(5-2) Base pressure (psi)

• 14.50
• 14.696 [Default]
• 14.730
• 15.025
• Other value
(6) Total of raw concentration

“ (6) Total of raw concentration” on page 3-41.
(7) Normalization method configuration

“ (7) Normalization method configuration” on page 3-41.
(8) Multi-stream setting

“ (8) Multi-stream function setting” on page 3-42.

3-5-6 : User's mode (GPA)

Click on [User's mode] in the main menu and a display as shown below will appear.
The size of the display is fixed (full screen).
Figure 3-25 User’s mode display (GPA)
This screen is divided into three graphs with measurement data on the right.
Table 3-28 Description of user’s mode display (GPA)
Screen Description
Top (blue) Graph to monitor heat value and the total of raw concentration
Center (white) Chromatogram
Bottom (red) Graph to monitor carrier gas pressure and oven temperature
Right panel Process gas analysis data

The differences between ISO and GPA mode in User's mode are given below.
Table 3-29 The difference between ISO and GPA mode in user’s mode
Item ISO GPA
Top (Blue) Left vertical axis Unit: MJ/m3
Unit: BTU/CF or
BTU/lbm
Center (white) Chromatogram ISO and GPA use the same display.
Bottom (Red) Left vertical axis Unit: degree C Unit: degree F
Right vertical axis Unit: kPa Unit: psi
Right measure- Data Box (Rt, PH etc.) ISO and GPA use the same display.
ment data Refer to the next
Calculated Value Real or Ideal CV
page.
Oven temperature Unit: degree C Unit: degree F
Carrier gas pressure Unit: kPa Unit: psi
Other function ISO and GPA use the same function.

3-5-7 : Main display panels of HGM (GPA)
Indication panel
The data displayed in this panel is updated every 5 minutes.
Table 3-30 Indication panel description (GPA)
1
1 Date time Current date and time
2 Status Communication status appears when the 2
HGM is communicating with model
HGC303.
3 Data box Click a button to select a data type.
Default: Retention time (sec.)
4 Calculated Value Select between for BTU (dry), BTU (sat), 3
Density, or GPM
Default: BTU (dry)
Refer to description of calculated value on
page 3-69.
5 Oven Temp. and Oven temperature and carrier gas pressure
Carr. Pres.
6 Chromatogram The last 300 chromatograms are stored in
RAM. Save data as required. Select [pre-
vious XX] or [latest] to view the chro-
matogram.
If [previous XX] is selected, the auto
reload function stops. XX: 01-299
Return to [latest] to monitor the latest
chromatogram.
Auto reload function starts again.
7 [Field work] The model HGC303 holds outputs to the
host control system during field mainte-
nance.
Click the [Field work] button then [ON], 4
to set the holding time to [24hrs]. [Field
work] button blinks while performing
5
fieldwork.
8 [Calibration] Click the [Calibration] button to perform
calibration. The [Calibration] button 6
blinks during auto calibration.
Refer to “3-4 : Calibration” on page 3-44 8
9 [Report] Click the [Report] button to make a 9
report. 7
Refer to “3-3-7 : Report” on page 3-28. 10
10 HGC Status Green indicates that the model HGC303 is 11
functioning normally.
If the color changes to red, click this but-
ton to view the error message.
Refer to “Chapter 5 : Troubleshooting” on
page 5-1.
11 Return Menu Exit from User's mode
Return to Main Menu

~Note Description of calculated value (GPA)

Select one of the four items to view the calculated values (BTU (dry),
BTU (sat), Density, GPM)
All calculated values for that item are then displayed.
The contents of the calculated values are given below.
 BTU (dry) BTU (sat)
Total (raw) Total raw concentration Total (raw) Total raw concentration
Real GHV Real Gross Heating Value (dry) Real GHV Real Gross Heating Value (sat)
Real NHV Real Net Heating Value (dry) Real NHV Real Net Heating Value (sat)
GHM Gross Heating Value per unit mass (dry) Z Compressibility factor (sat)
NHM Net Heating Value per unit mass (dry)
Z Compressibility factor (dry)
 Density Others
GD Gas Density GPM C2+ Gallon per 1000CF C2+

LD Liquid Density GPM C3+ Gallon per 1000CF C3+
Real RD gas Real Relative Density, gas (dry) GPM C4+ Gallon per 1000CF C4+
RD liquid Relative Density, liquid GPM iC5+ Gallon per 1000CF iC5+
Real WI (dry) Real Wobbe Index (dry) RVP Reid Vapor Pressure
Real WI (sat) Real Wobbe Index (sat) K Specific Heat
Refer to the appendix for the calculation formula for each value.

Heat value and total raw concentration
9 11 10
1 7
2
3
4
6 8
12
Figure 3-26 BTU trend graph and the total of raw concentration
Table 3-31 Trend graph of BTU and Total raw concentration description
1 URV(BTU) Upper Range Value for BTU, default value: 1150BTU/CF

2 Load (Offline) Saved data is recalled.
File name extension:.hv1
5 6 hours Time range of the horizontal axis.

(time range) Select a time range from pull-down menu: 30 min, 60 min, 3 hour, 6
hour, 12 hour, 1day, 2 days, 3 days, 6 days, 12 days.
Default: 30 min.
6 LRV(BTU) Lower Range Value for BTU, default value: 950BTU/CF
7 URV Upper Range Value for Total, default value: 103%
(Total raw conc.) Click the [URV] button to change the URV value.
8 LRV Lower Range Value for Total, Default value: 97%
(Total raw conc.) Click the [LRV] button to change the LRV value.
9 Black circle Black indicates BTU graph. Click the [Disp data] button (No.11) to select
a data type. Default: Gross/Dry
10 Red circle Red indicates total raw conc. graph.
11 Disp. data Select a data type for heat value. (Gross/Dry, Gross/Sat, Net/Dry, Net/
Sat, GHM Dry, NHM Dry)

Chromatogram
1
2
3 10
4
5
6 11
7
8
13 12
Figure 3-27 Trend Chromatogram (online)
Table 3-32 Chromatogram description

1 URV Upper Range Value for vertical axis
Default value is 1
2 Load (Offline) Saved data is recalled. File name extension:.cg1
5 Over write Overlapped Chromatograms are displayed.
6 Reverse Click the [reverse] button to invert the display and [No.9] [Forward]
changes the display to [Reverse].
Default: [Forward]
7 LRV Lower Range Value for vertical axis
Click the [LRV] button to change the LRV value.
Default value: -1
8 Disp Components Check the box to display each component name.
9 Forward-Reverse To invert / revert the display
10 Upper gate marker Gate start marker of each component.
11 Lower gate marker Gate end marker of each component.
12 Time Online: Date and time when latest data is reloaded
Offline: Saved date and time
13 Status bar (Online) Online: Date and time of the latest data (data is reloaded every 5 min.)

Trend graph of carrier gas pressure and oven temperature control

9 10
1 7
2
3
4
8
6
11
Figure 3-28 Trend graph of carrier pressure and oven temp. control
Table 3-33 Trend graph of Carrier gas pressure and Oven temperature control
1 URV (Oven Temp.) Upper Range Value for Oven temperature

Click the [URV] button to change the URV value.
Default value: 141°F
2 Load (Offline) Saved data is recalled.
File name extension: .sv2
5 30 min The time range of the horizontal axis.

(Time range) Select a time range from the pull-down menu: 30 min., 60 min., 3 hours, 6
hours, 12 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 6 days, 12 days.
6 LRV (Oven Temp.) Lower Range Value for Oven temperature
Default value: 131°F
7 URV (Carr Press.) Upper Range Value for carrier gas pressure
Default value: 51psi
8 LRV (Carr Press.) Lower Range Value for carrier gas pressure
Default value: 21 psi
9 Black circle Black indicates oven temperature.
10 Red circle Red indicates carrier gas pressure.
11 Time Online: Date and time of the latest data.


3-5-8 : Report (GPA)
Figure 3-29 Report entry form (GPA)

HGC 303 Analysis Report

Source : Report Date - Time : Oct-19-2007 15:11:24
Station : Analysis Date - Time : Jul-18-2007 14:11:00
Station Name : Process Pressure :
Field : Process Temp. :
H2O(pounds/MMCF) : 0
File Name : C:\ Program Files\ HGM_HFA\ DATA\ 07071800.CG1
PV Component Raw M ole Weight LiqVol Gallons/ Gross Net Relative

Name mol % Percent Percent Percent 1000 SCF HV HV Density
PV1 C6+ 0.052 0.0516 0.2781 0.1328 0.0228 2.72 2.52 0.0017
PV2 C3H8 1.527 1.5267 3.7811 2.4196 0.4194 38.41 35.34 0.0232
PV3 iC4H10 0.305 0.3051 0.9959 0.5744 0.0996 9.92 9.15 0.0061
PV4 nC4H10 0.307 0.3073 1.0031 0.5576 0.0966 10.02 9.25 0.0062
PV5 neo-C5H12 0.103 0.1034 0.4192 0.2281 0.0396 4.13 3.82 0.0026
PV6 iC5H12 0.054 0.0536 0.2173 0.1130 0.0196 2.15 1.98 0.0013
PV7 nC5H12 0.050 0.0505 0.2045 0.1052 0.0182 2.02 1.87 0.0013
PV8 N2 3.000 3.0000 4.7201 1.8993 0.3292 0.00 0.00 0.0290
PV9 CH4 91.113 91.1124 82.0921 88.8861 15.4070 920.24 828.21 0.5047
PV10 CO2 0.505 0.5054 1.2492 0.4934 0.0855 0.00 0.00 0.0077
PV11 C2H6 2.984 2.9841 5.0396 4.5907 0.7957 52.81 48.31 0.0310
Total 100.001 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 17.3332 1042.43 940.47 0.6148
Base Pressure 14.696

Real GrossHeating Value (dry) 1044.82 BTU / CF
Real Gross Heating Value (sat) 1026.89 BTU / CF
Actual Gross Heating Value 1044.82 BTU / CF
Real Net Heating Value (dry) 942.63 BTU / CF
Real Net Heating Value (sat) 926.45 BTU / CF
Actual Net Heating Value 942.63 BTU / CF
Gross Heating Value 22217.6 BTU / lbm
Net Heating Value 20051.0 BTU / lbm
Total GPM C2+ 1.5115 gal / 1000CF
Total GPM iC5+ 0.0606 gal / 1000CF
Real Relative Density Gas 0.6160
Real Relative Density Liquid 0.3248
Real Wobbe Index (dry) 1331.23 BTU / CF
Real Wobbe Index (sat) 1308.38 BTU / CF
Gas Density 47.0132 lb/1000 CF at 14.696 PSIA and 60 Deg.F
Liquid Density 2.7069 lb/gal
Reid Vapor Pressure 4582.81 PSIA
Figure 3-30 User report (GPA mode)

Chapter 4 : Maintenance
4-1 : Checking and changing the carrier gas

When checking the carrier gas, verify the following points:
1. Make sure the supply pressure of the carrier gas is stable at 400+/-50kPa.
2. During normal operation, the rate of carrier gas consumption will be approxi-
mately 25 ml/min. If the carrier gas is used as the valve operating gas at the same
time, the carrier gas consumption rate will be doubled. Calculate the appropriate
time for inspection intervals based on this figure and the quantity of the gas supply.
3. If the carrier gas is supplied from a pressurized cylinder, you should replace the
cylinder if the primary pressure on the cylinder side drops to 1,000kPa.
4-2 : Checking and changing the filters in model HGC303

When checking the process line, verify the following points:
1. Make sure the process gas flow rate is stable between 30 ml/min and 70 ml/min.
2. The process input pressure should be over 50kPa to keep the flow rate at 30 ml/
min. If an inspection reveals contamination in the flow meter or in the inline filter
of the sample conditioning system, the sampling parts require maintenance. At the
same time, the model HGC303 inlet line filter should also be replaced. It is recom-
mended to change the filter every 6 months. (See the spare parts list at the back of
this manual)
4-3 : Periodical check

The model HGC303 analyzer part needs a periodical check at least every 3.5 years.
It is to be done at a Azbil Corporation technical center.

Maintenance Azbil Corporation

Chapter 5 : Troubleshooting
5-1 : Connection with PC

If you encounter a problem during starting up the connection with PC, please review
the following table.
Problem Possible cause Correction
hfadrv2 detects initial setting error. Windows User Please do the following all in order from the
Account Control top.
(UAC) setting 1. Please check the following folder:
problem C:\Users\(User ID)\AppData\Local
Port setting \VirtualStore\Program Files\
* “\AppData\” is a Hidden folder.
If the HDS folder exists, please remove
the folder.
2. Confirm the program folder access rights.
Refer to “2-3-5 : Setting the folder access
rights”
3. Do port configuration.
Refer to “3-3-2 : Starting up the HGM
with model HFA100 (7)”.
hfadrv2 couldn’t find HFA USB connection Check the USB cable connection with
error between HFA100.
HFA and PC Check the USB cable connection with PC.
Port setting Do port configuration.
Refer to “3-3-2 : Starting up the HGM with
model HFA100 (7)”.
hfadrv2 stoped at “ClearVCR” HFA fieldbus Check the FB cable connection with
connection error HFA100.
HDM Check the FB cable connection with
connection error HDM303.
Confirm HDM303 powered on.
hfadrv2 couldn’t find “HGC303” HGC Check the FB cable connection with
Connection error HGC303.
Confirm that power is supplied to HGC303.

Troubleshooting Azbil Corporation
5-2 : HGC status on HGM

You will need to troubleshoot if you observe a red error sign flashing on the HGM
screen while the model HGC303 is running.
Click on the error box on the HGM screen to get more detailed information regarding
the error.
Table 5-1 shows the self-diagnostic functions of the model HGC303.

Table 5-1 Model HGC303 self-diagnostics
Error
Error description Action
message
Oven Temperature sensor This is a critical problem. Turn off the power
temperature failure of HGC. Contact a closer Azbil Corporation
extremely high office or distributor.
Carrier Gas Carrier gas pressure 1. Check the carrier gas supply pressure
pressure error PV setting (400+/-50kPa)
PV<50kPa 2. If the carrier gas PV is equal with carrier
or gas supply pressure, this is a critical
300kPa<PV problem. Turn off the power and stop the
carrier gas supply.
Contact the azbil Group or distributor.
Response Auto calibration fail. Check the standard gas connection,
Factor error RF percent deviation composition and supply.
limit< RF% DEV This error continues until the correct
calibration take place.
Chromatogram TCD baseline out of 1. Check whether the carrier gas type and
baseline error range purity is correct.
2. If the problem is not caused by the carrier
gas, a critical problem may have occurred.
Oven Oven temperature Verify whether a sudden change has occurred
temperature not stable in the ambient temperature. Shield the HGC
error SP+/-2°C<PV to resume normal operation.
**
Carrier gas Carrier gas pressure 1. Check the carrier gas supply pressure
pressure out of SP+/-30kPa<PV setting (400+/-50kPa)
control 2. Check the remaining gas cylinder
pressure.
3. If the problem is not caused by the carrier
gas, a critical problem may have occurred.

Azbil Corporation Troubleshooting
Table 5-1 Model HGC303 self-diagnostics

Error
Error description Action
message
Chromatogram 32500 counts <peak 1. Verify whether the vent lines are open to
peak height height in measuring the atmospheric pressure respectively.
over the gate 2. Gas concentration is over specification.
measurement **
range
HGC overhaul Analyzing times Recommended the HGC unit periodical
time exceed check.Contact the azbil Group or distributor.
recommended
periodical check
times (315000 times)
Total raw error Total raw is out of 1. Check the flow meter and flow rate.
limit 2. Check the air supply pressure.
Limit is configurable **
Default is 95% to
105%
Retention time Ethane (C2) Check the HGC analysis used Standard Gas
lock error Retention Time is which contains Ethane.
out of range **
C2 Rt < SP-2sec.
or
SP+2sec. < C2 Rt
PV High / PV value is out of Check the HGC analysis using standard
Low Alarm limit (high or low) gas.Check the setting of high / low limit
value.**This self-diagnostics is available for
application of HGC (version 3.1 or later),
HGM (version 4.70 or later) and HDM
(version 2.40 or later) combination.
** This error will occur during HGC start up.

Troubleshooting Azbil Corporation

Appendix
GPA calculation
Description of normalization method

The model HGC303 has two kinds of normalization methods. One is the Standard
normalization method, and the other is the Methane normalization method.
Normalization method is used to derive each component's normalized concentration
from un-normalized components' concentration. And each component's normalized
concentration is used to calculate the heating value and other physical properties
which are important values for you. Thus, we describe how the HGC calculates each
component's normalized concentration on each normalization method first. Next, we
explain how to calculate the heating value and other physical properties.
1. Standard normalization method

The model HGC303 calculates the normalized concentration by the following
formula.
yi
x i = --------------  100
n
 yi
i=1
Where: xi = Normalized concentration for component i

yi = Un-normalized concentration for component i
2. Methane (CH4, PV9) normalization method

The model HGC303 calculates the normalized concentration for methane by the
following formula.
 8  
x 9 = 100 –    y i + y 10 + y 11
i = 1  
Where: x9 = Normalized concentration for methane (CH4, PV9)

xi = Normalized concentration for component i except methane
yi = Un-normalized concentration for component i except methane
Table A-1 shows the result of each component's normalized concentration and the
difference of heating value between normalization methods.
Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph A-1

Appendix Azbil Corporation
Table A-1 An example of the calculated normalized concentration and heating

value
Normalized conc. (mol%)

Un- normalized
PV Component name
conc. (yi mol%)
Standard Methane
1 C6+ 0.05 0.05 0.05
2 C3H8 1.5 1.47 1.5
3 i-C4H10 0.3 0.29 0.3
4 n-C4H10 0.3 0.29 0.3
5 neo-C5H12 0.1 0.1 0.1
6 i-C5H12 0.05 0.05 0.05
7 n-C5H12 0.05 0.05 0.05
8 N2 3 2.95 3
9 CH4 93 91.31 91.15
10 CO2 0.5 0.49 0.5
11 C2H6 3 2.95 3
Sum 101.85 100 100
GHV (BTU/CF)* 1045.86 1046.44
* GHV: Gross Heating Value (British Thermal Unit / Cubic Foot)
Decide which normalization method should be selected, and configure it to the model
HGC303 at the configuration mode. In addition, don't forget to setup it at the [Setup
HGM] screen for HGM.
Next describes how to calculate heating value and other properties.
A-2 Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

Azbil Corporation Appendix
Formulas
This section shows formulas for heat value calculations.
1) Real dry heating value per unit volume
2) Real saturated (sat) heating value per unit volume
3) Dry heating value per unit mass
4) Compressibility factor (dry)
5) Compressibility factor (sat)
6) Real Relative density, gas (dry)
7) Relative density, liquid
8) Gas density
9) Liquid density
10) Wobbe index (dry)
11) Wobbe index (sat)
12) Gallons per thousand cubic feet (GPM)
13) Reid vapor pressure
14) Weight fraction
15) Liquid volume fraction
16) Specific Heat K
~Note Base temperature: 60°F.

1) Real dry heating value per unit volume: HV (dry) [BTU/CF]

Real GHV (dry) and Real NHV (dry) are calculated using the following formula.
ex.
n id
id  xi   GHV  i
GHV - = -------------------------------------------
i =1
RealGHV  dry  = ---------------- -
Z  dry  Z  dry 
where, GHVid = ideal gross heating value per unit volume

(GHVid)i = ideal gross heating value per unit volume for component i
xi = mole fraction for component i
2) Real saturated (sat) heating value per unit volume: HV (sat) [BTU/CF]
Real GHV (sat), Real NHV (sat) are calculated using the following formula.
ex.
id
 1 – xw   GHV
Real GHV (sat) = --------------------------------------------
Z  sat 
where, xw = mole fraction of water
3) Dry heating value per unit mass: HM (dry) [BTU/lbm]

GHM (dry), NHM (dry) are calculated using the following formula.
ex.
n
id
GHM (dry) =  ti   GHM  i
i=1
where, ti = weight fraction for component i

(GHMid)i = ideal gross heating value per unit mass for component i
4) Compressibility factor Z (dry)

Compressibility factor (dry) is calculated using the following formula.
2
 n 
Z (dry) = 1 – PB    xi  bi
i = 1 
where, PB = Base pressure
bi = summation factor at 60°F

5) Compressibility factor Z (sat)

Compressibility factor (sat) is calculated using the following formula.
n 2
 
Z (sat) = 1 –   1 – xw     xi  bi  + xw  bw   PB
 i=1 
where, bw = summation factor of water
6) Real relative density, gas (dry): G

n
id Z  dry air id id
G = G  ------------------------- , G =  xi   G  i
Z  dry  i=1
where, Gid = ideal relative density

(Gid)i = ideal relative density for component i
Z (dry air) = compressibility factor for dry air
7) Relative density, liquid: RD liquid

n
RDliquid =  li  Li
i=1
where, li = liquid volume fraction for component i

Li = liquid density for component i
8) Gas density: GD [lb/1000CF]

G  Density  air  PB
GD = --------------------------------------------  ----------------
Z  dry air 14.696
9) Liquid density: LD [lb/gal]

n PB
LD =  li   LD  i  ----------------
i=1 14.696
where, (LD)i = liquid density for component i

10) Wobbe index (dry) [BTU/CF]

 dry -
Real Wobbe Index (dry) = RealGHV
--------------------------------------
G
id
Ideal Wobbe Index (dry) = GHV
-----------------
id
G
11) Wobbe index (sat) [BTU/CF]

RealGHV  sat 
Real Wobbe Index (sat) = --------------------------------------
G
id
 1 – xw   GHV
Ideal Wobbe Index (sat) = --------------------------------------------
id
G
12) Gallons per thousand cubic feet (GPM) [gal /1000CF]

n
1000 PB
GPM =   xi  ------------  ------------------
Vi
i=1
14 696
where, Vi = volume for component i
13) Reid vapor pressure: RVP [psia]

n
RVP =  xi  VPi
i=1
where, VPi = Vapor pressure at 100°F for component i
14) Weight fraction

xi  Mi -
ti = --------------------------
n
 xi  Mi
i=1
where, Mi = Molar mass for component i
15) Liquid volume fraction

 ti    LD 
li = ------------------------------i -
n
 ti   LD  i
i=1

16) Specific Heat K

n
K =  xi  ki
i=1
Where, Ki = specific heat for component i
GHVid NHVid GHMid( NHMid Sum.

Molar Rel. den. Rel. den. Liq. den. Volume
Vapor
K=
Components (BTU/ (BTU/ BTU/ (BTU/ Factor press.
mass gas liquid (lbm/gal) (CF/gal) Cp/Cv
CF) CF) lbm) lbm) (1/psi) (psi)
C6+ * 5276.5 4889 20875 19342 0.0898 95.96 3.31309 0.67991 5.6685 22.616 3.019 1.0576
C3H8 2516.1 2315 21654 19922 0.0347 44.0956 1.5225 0.50719 4.2285 36.391 188.62 1.1316
i-C4H10 3251.9 3000 21232 19590 0.0441 58.1222 2.0068 0.56283 4.6925 30.637 72.644 1.0969
n-C4H10 3262.3 3011 21300 19658 0.047 58.1222 2.0068 0.5842 4.8706 31.801 51.567 1.0947
neo-C5H12 3993.9 3691.4 20958 19371 0.05774 72.15 2.4911 0.5967 4.975 26.11 35.9 1.0775
i-C5H12 4000.9 3699 21044 19456 0.0576 72.1488 2.4911 0.62514 5.212 27.414 20.474 1.0775
n-C5H12 4008.7 3707 21085 19481 0.0606 72.1488 2.4911 0.63071 5.2584 27.658 15.576 1.0764
N2 0 0 0 0 0.00442 28.0134 0.9672 0.80687 6.7271 91.128 0 1.3996
CH4 1010 909.4 23892 21511 0.0116 16.0425 0.5539 0.3 2.5 59.138 5000 1.3073
CO2 0 0 0 0 0.0195 44.0095 1.5195 0.81716 6.8129 58.746 0 1.2929
C2H6 1769.7 1619 22334 20429 0.0238 30.069 1.0382 0.35628 2.9704 37.488 800 1.1932
n-C6H14 4755.9 4404 20943 19393 0.0776 86.1754 2.9754 0.66406 5.5364 24.38 4.961 1.0635
n-C7H16 5502.6 5100 20839 19315 0.0951 100.2019 3.4597 0.68823 5.7379 21.73 1.619 1.0544
n-C8H18 6249 5796 20760 19256 0.1128 114.2285 3.944 0.70655 5.8907 19.57 0.5349 1.0476
Water 50.31 0 1059.8 0 0.0651 18.0153 0.62202 1 8.3372 175.62 0.9505 1.3295
Air 0 0 0 0 0.00537 28.9625 1 0.87586 7.3022 95.678 0 1.4002
*C6/C7/C8 = 47/35/17
Constants are based on GPA2145-09, at base pressure 14.696psia, temperature 60°F
GPA2145-09 constants are used for HGC (version 3.4 or later) and HGM (version 4.85
or later).
GPA2145-03 constants are used for HGC (version 3.0 or later) and HGM (version 4.60
or later).
GPA2145-00 constants are used for HGC (version earlier than 3.0) and HGM (version
earlier than 4.60).

ISO calculation
Description of normalization method

Model HGC303 has four kinds of normalization methods for ISO calculation.
These are Standard normalization, Methane normalization, Helium (variable)
normalization and Helium (constant) normalization. You can select one type of
normalization.
1 Standard normalization method

This method is same as for GPA calculation. Refer to GPA calculation.
2 Methane (CH4, PV9) normalization method

This method is same as for GPA calculation. Refer to GPA calculation.
3 Helium (variable) normalization method

Model HGC303 calculates the normalized concentration using total raw and Helium
concentration by following formula.
Helium calculation
Calculate Helium value using CH4 formula.
Condition Helium calculation
CH4 < A He = 0
A <= CH4 < B He = D × CH4 + E
B <= CH4 < C He = F × CH4 + G
C <= CH4 He = 0
Parameters (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) for He calculation can be entered.
Default value is following.
A = 83
B = 88
C = 99.6
D = -0.0274
E = 2.4542
F = -0.00358
G = 0.358
then,
Condition Helium calculation
CH4 < 83 He = 0
83 <= CH4 <88 He = -0.0274 × CH4 + 2.4542
88 <= CH4 <99.6 He = -0.00358 × CH4 + 0.358
99.6 <= CH4 He = 0
Total raw calculation
Total raw = sum of raw concentrations (PV1-PV11)

Helium is not included in Total raw.

Normalization with (Total raw + Helium)
PV1(normalized) = PV1(raw) × 100 / [Total raw + Helium]
…
Helium (normalized) = Helium × 100 / [Total raw + Helium]
ISO calculation of Calorific value, density, relative density, Wobbe index and
compression factor will be calculated using PV1-PV11(normalized) and Helium
(normalized).
4 Helium (constant) normalization method

Model HGC303 calculates the normalized concentration using total raw and Helium
concentration by following formula.
Helium
Fixed value is used for Helium.
Fixed value can be entered.
Total raw calculation

Total raw = sum of raw concentrations (PV1-PV11)
Helium is not included in Total raw.
Normalization with (Total raw + Helium)

…
Helium (normalized) = Helium × 100 / [Total raw + Helium]
ISO calculation of Calorific value, density, relative density, Wobbe index and
compression factor will be calculated using PV1 - PV11 (normalized) and Helium
(normalized).

Formulas(ISO6976:1995)
This section shows formulas for heat value calculations of ISO6976:1995.
1) Compression factor
2) Superior calorific value
3) Inferior calorific value
4) Density
5) Relative density
6) Wobbe Index
1) Compression factor Zmix

Compression factor Zmix = 1 - [sum (xj × sqrt (1 - Zj)) + xhelium × sqrt(b)helium] ^ 2
where, xj = mole fraction for component j
xhelium = mol fraction for Helium
Zj = compression factor for component j at (t2, p2) (ISO6976 Table2)
sqrt(b)helium = square root of summation factor for Helium at (t2, p2)
(ISO6976 Table 2)
2) Superior calorific value SCV(MJ/m3)

Ideal gas superior calorific value, SCV (ideal) = sum (xj × Hs0j)
Real gas superior calorific value, SCV (real) = SCV (ideal) / Zmix
Hsoj = ideal superior calorific value for component j, at (t1/t2) (ISO6976 Table 5)
3) Inferior calorific value ICV(MJ/m3)

Ideal gas inferior calorific value, ICV (ideal) = sum (xj × Hl0j)
Real gas inferior calorific value, ICV (real) = ICV (ideal) / Zmix
Hloj = ideal inferior calorific value for component j, at (t1/t2) (ISO6976 Table 5)

4) Density (kg/m3)
Ideal gas density, Density (ideal)
= [sum (xj × Mj) + xhelium × Mhelium] × p2 / (R × (t2 + 273.15))
Real gas density, Density (real) = Density (ideal) / Zmix
Mj = molar mass for component j (ISO6976 Table 1)
Mhelium = molar mass for Helium (ISO6976 Table 1)
p2 = metering reference pressure = 101.325 (kPa)
R = molar gas constant = 8.31451(J / (mol × K))
t2 = metering reference temperature (°C)
5) Relative density
Ideal gas relative density, Relative density (ideal)
= [sum (xj × Mj) + xhelium × Mhelium] / Mair
Real gas relative density, Relative density (real)
= Relative density (ideal) × Zair / Zmix
Mj = molar mass for component j (ISO6976 Table 1)
Mhelium = molar mass for Helium (ISO6976 Table 1)
Mair = molar mass for Air (ISO6976 Table 1)
Zair = compression factor for Air at (t2, p2) (ISO6976 Table 1)
6) Wobbe Index (MJ/m3)

Ideal gas Wobbe index, Wobbe index (ideal)
= SCV (ideal) / sqrt (Relative density (ideal))
Real gas Wobbe index, Wobbe index (real)
= SCV (real) / sqrt (Relative density (real))

Formulas(ISO6976:2016)
This section shows formulas for heat value calculations of ISO6976:2016.
1) Compression factor
2) Calorific value on a molar basis
Gross calorific value
Net calorific value
3) Calorific value on a volume basis
Ideal gas gross calorific value
Ideal gas net calorific value
Real gas gross calorific value
Real gas net calorific value
4) Associated properties
Ideal gas relative density
Ideal gas density
Ideal gas gross Wobbe index
Ideal gas net Wobbe index
Real gas relative density
Real gas density
Real gas gross Wobbe index
Real gas net Wobbe index
1) Compression factor Z
Compression factor Z = 1 - (p2/p0) * [ sum(xj * sj) + (xhelium * sjhelium) ]^2
where p2 metering reference pressure(kPa), 90 < p2 < 110

p0 reference pressure, 101.325(kPa)
xj mole fraction of component j
xhelium mole fraction of Helium
sj summation factor of component j (Table2)
sjhelium summation factor of Helium (Table2)
2) Calorific value on a molar basis

Gross calorific value HcG0 = sum(xj * HcG0j)
where HcG0j ideal gas gross molar basis calorific value of component j
(Table 3)

Net calorific value HcN0 = HcG0 - sum[xj * (bj/2) * L0]
where bj hydrogen atomic index,

number of hydrogen atoms present in each molecule of
component j (Table 1)
L0 standard enthalpy of vaporization of water (Table A.5)
3) Calorific value on a volume basis

Ideal gas gross calorific value HvG0 = HcG0 / V0
where V0 ideal molar volume of the mixture,

V0 = R * (t2 + 273.15) / p2
R gas constant (Table A.1)
Ideal gas net calorific value HvN0 = HcN0 / V0
Real gas gross calorific value HvG = HcG0 / V
where V real gas molar volume of the mixture,

V = Z * R * (t2 + 273.15) / p2 = Z * V0
Real gas net calorific value HvN = HcN0 / V
4) Associated properties
Ideal gas relative density G0 = M / Mair
where M molar mass of the mixture,

M = sum( xj * Mj ) + ( xjhelium * Mjhelium )
Mj molar mass of component j (Table 1)
Mjhelium molar mass of Helium (Table 1)
Mair molar mass of dry air of reference composition (Table A.3)
Ideal gas density D0 = M / V0
Ideal gas gross Wobbe index WG0 = HvG0 / sqrt(G0)
Ideal gas net Wobbe index WN0 = HvN0 / sqrt(G0)

Real gas relative density G = G0 * Zairp2 / Z
where Zairp2 compression factor of dry air at reference composition,

Zairp2 = 1 - (p2/p0) * (1 - Zairp0)
Zairp0 compression factor of dry air at reference condition (Table A.4)
Real gas density D = D0 / Z
Real gas gross Wobbe index WG = HvG / sqrt(G)
Real gas net Wobbe index WN = HvN / sqrt(G)
ISO6976 edition and software relationship
ISO6976
title: Natural gas - Calculation of calorific values, density, relative density and Wobbe
indices from composition
ISO6976 specifies calculation formulas and physical properties.
Following table shows ISO6976 edition and our product software relationship.
ISO6976 edition HGC software HGM software

ISO6976:1995 V3.5 or former V5.20
V6.00
ISO6976:2016 V3.6 or later V6.10

List of replacement parts
HGC000013000D
No Part Quantity Diagram number
1 Terminal Case Cover with O-Ring 1 80344446-00100

2 Terminal Screws 10 80277581-00100
3 Gland Screw (2pcs.) 1 80344452-00100
4 Terminator 1 80344482-00100
5 Tag Number Plate with Screws 1 80344295-00100
6 Gas Connection Membrane Filters with O-Rings (6pcs.) 1 80344296-00100
7 Seal Plugs (1/4 NPT, 6pcs.) 1 80344452-00200
8 Vent Plug (NPT1/4) 1 80344292-00100
9 Oven Cover Assembly 1 80344297-00100
10 Mounting Bracket 1 80279919-00800

Drawings

Software Compatibility
PC S/W Version
HGM HDS
HFA100 V3.1 6.10 4.10

Version V3.0 6.00 4.00
V1.0 5.20 3.10

5.10 2.12
4.84
4.83
HFA100 Version


ISO standard version
Model HGC303
OVERVIEW
The model HGC303 is the world smallest gas chromato-
graph, which is capable of analyzing 11 different compo-
nents of natural gas and digitally publishing the derived
parameters, such as calorific value, Wobbe-index, or density.
By using our leading sensing & control technology, we de-
signed the model HGC303 specifically for custody transfer,
quality control, and other natural gas applications to meet
the demands of the expanding natural gas market.
The model HGC303’s size, weight, cost and other great
features gives the user the benefits of functionality, flexibility
and economy from the production site to the pipe line sta-
tion to the gas distributor and onto the end user’s station.
FEATURES
Small size for easy field installation Digital communication for system integration
The model HGC303 has a compact design thus facilitating The model HGC303 is capable of supporting MODBUS
field installation. In addition, the device can be mounted protocols with optional analog output capabilities and has
with a sampling system in the field. been tested with leading flow computers.
• Small compact packaging PC monitoring and online diagnostics
• No analyzer house is required The Heat Value Gas Chromatograph Monitor (HGM) is a
• Flameproof certified PC-based software that allows the user to view all data and
diagnostic information from a laptop computer.
Pre-engineered analysis and calculations for
Natural Gas Metering
The model HGC303 has pre-engineered analysis and cal- ADVANTAGES
culations for Natural Gas Metering so that no additional Simple to start-up and easy to maintain
programming or application work is required.
A huge amount of time and cost in the analyzer system start
• Easy to set up straight out of the box up phase can be saved with the model HGC303’s unique
• Analysis of 11 components and pre-configured value packaging and pre-engineered functions.
calculations The unit’s easy-to-maintain design contributes to time and
• Analysis and calculations based on international standards cost savings and it can be repaired without the need for
analyzer expertise.
B-1
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Analyzer outputs
PV1 C6+ (sum of C6+)(mol%)
Principle of measurement
PV2 C3H8 (propane)(mol%)
Gas chromatography PV3 i-C4H10 (i-butane)(mol%)
Measured gas streams PV4 n-C4H10 (n-butane)(mol%)
1 PV5 neo-C5H12 (neo-pentane)(mol%)
PV6 i-C5H12 (i-pentane)(mol%)
Analyzed components PV7 n-C5H12 (n-pentane)(mol%)
11 PV8 N2 (nitrogen)(mol%)
Analysis time PV9 CH4 (methane)(mol%)
300 sec. PV10 CO2 (carbon dioxide)(mol%)
PV11 C2H6 (ethane)(mol%)
Detector PV12 SCV (real) (MJ/m3) [default], (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
Micro TCD (Thermal Conductivity Detector) or SCV (ideal) (MJ/m3), (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
Chromatographic method or ICV (real) (MJ/m3), (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
ISO 6974, part 4 or ICV (ideal) (MJ/m3), (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
PV13 Density (real) (kg/m3) [default]
Heat value calculation method or Density (ideal) (kg/m3)
ISO 6976 or Relative density (real)
or Relative density (ideal)
Gas to be analyzed
PV14 Wobbe index (real) (MJ/m3) [default], (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
Natural gas
or Wobbe index (ideal) (MJ/m3), (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
Component measuring ranges and minimum PV15 Compressibility factor Zmix
detection PV16 Total of raw concentrations(mol%)
Components Ranges Minimum detection PV17 Oven temperature(degree C)
(mol%) (mol%) PV18 Carrier gas pressure(kPa)
Sum of C6+ 0-0.3 0.01 PV19 ICV (real) (MJ/m3) [default], (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
C3H8 (propane) 0-3 0.05 or ICV (ideal) (MJ/m3), (kJ/m3), (kWh/m3)
i-C4H10 (i-butane) 0-1 0.01 PV20 Relative density (real) [default],
Relative density (ideal) or Helium normalized conc. (mol%)
n-C4H10 (n-butane) 0-1 0.01
neo-C5H12 0-0.5 0.01 Auto-calibration
(neo-pentane)
External solenoid valve and HDM contact are required.
i-C5H12 (i-pentane) 0-0.5 0.01
n-C5H12 (n-pentane) 0-0.5 0.01 Normalization of concentrations
N2 (nitrogen) 0-20 0.1
On-line diagnostics
CH4 (methane) 50-100 -
CO2 (carbon dioxide) 0-10 0.05 Hazardous area certification
C2H6 (ethane) 0-15 0.05 ISSeP/ATEX certifications: II 2 GD EEx d IIC T6
IP65
B-2
Process Gas
Temperature
-10°C to +50°C
Flow rate
50 ± 20ml/min
Dust and mist
None
Moisture
Less than 2000 ppm
Coexisting components limit
H2 < 0.1 mol%
He < 0.1 mol%
Oxygen < 0.1 mol%
H2S (dry) < 0.1 mol%
Ambient temperature limits
-10°C to +50°C
-40°C to +70°C for storage and transportation
Ambient humidity Range
0-95%RH
CE marking
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):2014/30/EU
Equipment explosive atmospheres (ATEX): 94/9/EC
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability of analysis
± 0.05% CV
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Color
Metallic light green, silver
Material
Body
Cast aluminum
Oven
Cast aluminum
Wet-parts
304 Stainless steel, polyimide
Sensor
Pt, glass, gold
Dimensions
W: 100 mm × D: 115 mm × H: 244 mm
Weight
3.5kg
B-3
COMMUNICATIONS
The model HGC303 communicates to a PC for configuration, maintenance and data transmission. PC and HGC bus connec-
tions are provided as standard equipment.
A specific Windows-based model HGC303 software, the HGC Monitor HGM, enables convenient model HGC303 instrument
control in a user-friendly environment. Retransmission of data to the central system can be performed via the Internet. Mod-
bus communication is also available for networking with, for example, a flow computer or SCADA system.
INSTALLATION Instrument air (for actuating the valve)

Pressure
Mounting
400 kPa ± 50 kPa
Vertical 2 in. pipe mount
Environmental classification
Power supply
Sheltered location (protected from sunlight or precipitation)
24V DC ± 15% 4A min
Power consumption
5~50VA at -10°C to +50°C
Utilities
Carrier gas: Helium
Purity
99.99% or higher
Pressure
400 kPa ± 50 kPa
Consumption
25ml/min (approximately)
B-4
MODEL SELECTION
HGC303 - I II
Basic Model No. HGC303-
I Conduit entry 1/2 NPT 1

Gas connection 1/4 NPT
II Explosion-protection ISSeP/ATEX Flameproof E
DIMENSIONS
[Unit: mm]
B-5
B-6
GPA standard version
Model HGC303
OVERVIEW
The model HGC303 is the world smallest gas chromato-
graph, which is capable of analyzing 11 different compo-
nents of natural gas and digitally publishing the derived
parameters, such as calorific value, Wobbe-index, or density.
By using our leading sensing & control technology, we de-
signed the model HGC303 specifically for custody transfer,
quality control, and other natural gas applications to meet
the demands of the expanding natural gas market.
The model HGC303’s size, weight, cost and other great
features gives the user the benefits of functionality, flexibility
and economy from the production site to the pipe line sta-
tion to the gas distributor and onto the end user’s station.
FEATURES
Small size for easy field installation Digital communication for system integration
The model HGC303 has a compact design thus facilitating The model HGC303 is capable of supporting MODBUS
field installation. In addition, the device can be mounted protocols with optional analog output capabilities and has
with a sampling system in the field. been tested with leading flow computers.
• Small compact packaging PC monitoring and online diagnostics
• No analyzer house is required The Heat Value Gas Chromatograph Monitor (HGM) is a
• Flameproof certified PC-based software that allows the user to view all data and
diagnostic information from a laptop computer.
Pre-engineered analysis and calculations for
Natural Gas Metering
The model HGC303 has pre-engineered analysis and cal- ADVANTAGES
culations for Natural Gas Metering so that no additional Simple to start-up and easy to maintain
programming or application work is required.
A huge amount of time and cost in the analyzer system start
• Easy to set up straight out of the box up phase can be saved with the model HGC303’s unique
• Analysis of 11 components and pre-configured value packaging and pre-engineered functions.
calculations The unit’s easy-to-maintain design contributes to time and
• Analysis and calculations based on international standards cost savings and it can be repaired without the need for
analyzer expertise.
B-7
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Analyzer outputs
PV1 C6+ (sum of C6+) (mol%)
Principle of measurement
PV2 C3H8 (propane) (mol%)
Gas chromatography PV3 i-C4H10 (i-butane) (mol%)
Measured gas streams PV4 n-C4H10 (n-butane) (mol%)
1 PV5 neo-C5H12 (neo-pentane) (mol%)
PV6 i-C5H12 (i-pentane) (mol%)
Analyzed components PV7 n-C5H12 (n-pentane) (mol%)
11 PV8 N2 (nitrogen) (mol%)
Analysis time PV9 CH4 (methane) (mol%)
300 sec. PV10 CO2 (carbon dioxide) (mol%)
PV11 C2H6 (ethane) (mol%)
Detector PV12 Real Gross HV (dry) (BTU/CF) [default]
Micro TCD (Thermal Conductivity Detector) or Real Gross HV (sat) (BTU/CF)
Chromatographic method or Ideal Gross HV (dry) (BTU/CF)
ISO 6974, part 4 or Ideal Gross HV (sat) (BTU/CF)
or Gross HV (dry) (BTU/lbm)
Heat value calculation method PV13 Gas Density (lb/1000CF) [default]
GPA2172 or Real Relative Density (dry gas)
or Real Relative Density (sat gas)
Gas to be analyzed
or Ideal Relative Density (dry gas)
Natural gas
or Ideal Relative Density (sat gas)
Component measuring ranges and minimum PV14 Real Wobbe index (dry) (BTU/CF) [default]
detection or Real Wobbe index (sat) (BTU/CF)
or Ideal Wobbe index (dry) (BTU/CF)
Components Ranges Minimum detection
or Ideal Wobbe index (sat) (BTU/CF)
(mol%) (mol%)
PV15 Compressibility factor Z (dry gas)
Sum of C6+ 0-0.3 0.01
PV16 Total of raw concentrations (mol%)
C3H8 (propane) 0-3 0.05
PV17 Oven temperature (degree C)
i-C4H10 (i-butane) 0-1 0.01
PV18 Carrier gas pressure (kPa)
n-C4H10 (n-butane) 0-1 0.01
PV19 Real Net HV (dry) (BTU/CF) [default]
neo-C5H12 0-0.5 0.01
or Real Net HV (sat) (BTU/CF)
(neo-pentane)
or Ideal Net HV (dry) (BTU/CF)
i-C5H12 (i-pentane) 0-0.5 0.01 or Ideal Net HV (sat) (BTU/CF)
n-C5H12 (n-pentane) 0-0.5 0.01 or Net HV (dry) (BTU/lbm)
N2 (nitrogen) 0-20 0.1 PV20 Real Relative Density (dry gas) [default]
CH4 (methane) 50-100 - or Real Relative Density (sat gas)
CO2 (carbon dioxide) 0-10 0.05 or Ideal Relative Density (dry gas)
C2H6 (ethane) 0-15 0.05 or Ideal Relative Density (sat gas) or Specific Heat K
Auto-calibration
External solenoid valve and HDM contact are required.
Normalization of concentrations
On-line diagnostics
Hazardous area certification
FM Approvals
Explosionproof for C1 I, Div 1, Gps C & D
Flameproof for Cl I, Zone 1, AEx d IIB
Dust-ignitionproof for Cl II &III, Div 1, Gps E, F&G
hazardous (classified) locations
Seal All Conduits Within 18 in.
NEMA Type 4X
IP 65
B-8
Process Gas
Temperature
14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C)
Flow rate
50 ± 20ml/min
Dust and mist
None
Moisture
2000 ppm or less
Coexisting components limit
H2 < 0.1 mol%
He < 0.1 mol%
Oxygen < 0.1 mol%
H2S (dry) < 0.1 mol%
Ambient temperature limits
14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C)
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to +70°C) for storage and transportation
Ambient humidity Range
0-95%RH
CE marking
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): 2014/30/EU
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability of analysis
± 0.05% CV
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Color
Metallic light green, silver
Material
Body
Cast aluminum
Oven
Cast aluminum
Wet-parts
304 Stainless steel, polyimide
Sensor
Pt, glass, gold
Dimensions
W: 3.9 in. × D: 4.5 in. × H: 9.6 in.
(W: 100 mm × D: 115 mm × H: 244 mm)
Weight
7.7lbs (3.5kg)
B-9
COMMUNICATIONS
The model HGC303 communicates to a PC for configuration, maintenance and data transmission. PC and Fieldbus connec-
tions are provided as standard equipment.
A specific Windows-based model HGC303 software, the HGC Monitor HGM, enables convenient model HGC303 instrument
control in a user-friendly environment. Retransmission of data to the central system can be performed via the Internet. Mod-
bus communication is also available for networking with, for example, a flow computer or SCADA system.
INSTALLATION Instrument air (for actuating the valve)

Pressure
Mounting
58 psi ± 7 psi (400 kPa ± 50 kPa)
Vertical 2 in. pipe mount
Environmental classification
Power supply
Sheltered location (protected from sunlight or precipitation)
24V DC ± 15% 4A min
Power consumption
5~50VA at 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C)
Utilities
Carrier gas: Helium
Purity
99.99% or higher
Pressure
58 psi ± 7 psi (400 kPa ± 50 kPa)
Consumption
25ml/min (approximately)
B-10
MODEL SELECTION
HGC303 - I II
Basic Model No. HGC303-
I Conduit entry 1/2 NPT 1

Gas connection 1/4 NPT
II Explosion-protection FM Explosionproof / Flameproof F
DIMENSIONS
[Unit: inch]
B-11
B-12
Terms and Conditions
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acknowledge and agree upon the following terms and conditions for your purchase of Azbil Corporation's products (system
products, field instruments, control valves, and control products), unless otherwise stated in any separate document, including,
Ter
without limitation, estimation sheets, written agreements, catalogs, specifications and instruction manuals.
1. Warranty period and warranty scope

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Azbil Corporation's products shall be warranted for one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the said products or
the delivery of the said products to a place designated by you.
1.2 Warranty scope
In the event that Azbil Corporation's product has any failure attributable to azbil during the aforementioned warranty period,
Azbil Corporation shall, without charge, deliver a replacement for the said product to the place where you purchased,
or repair the said product and deliver it to the aforementioned place. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any failure falling
under one of the following shall not be covered under this warranty:
(1) Failure caused by your improper use of azbil product
(noncompliance with conditions, environment of use, precautions, etc. set forth in catalogs, specifications, m
instruction manuals, etc.);
(2) Failure caused for other reasons than Azbil Corporation's product;
(3) Failure caused by any modification or repair made by any person other than Azbil Corporation or Azbil Corporation's
subcontractors;
(4) Failure caused by your use of Azbil Corporation's product in a manner not conforming to the intended usage of
that product;
(5) Failure that the state-of-the-art at the time of Azbil Corporation's shipment did not allow Azbil Corporation to
predict; or
(6) Failure that arose from any reason not attributable to Azbil Corporation, including, without limitation, acts of God,
disasters, and actions taken by a third party.
Please note that the term “warranty” as used herein refers to equipment-only-warranty, and Azbil Corporation shall not
be liable for any damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with or
arising out of Azbil Corporation's products.
2. Ascertainment of suitability
s
You are required to ascertain the suitability of Azbil Corporation's product in case of your use of the same with your
machinery, equipment, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “Equipment”) on your own responsibility, taking the following
matters into consideration:
(1) Regulations and standards or laws that your Equipment is to comply with.
(2) Examples of application described in any documents provided by Azbil Corporation are for your reference
purpose only, and you are required to check the functions and safety of your Equipment prior to your use.
(3) Measures to be taken to secure the required level of the reliability and safety of your Equipment in your use a
Although azbil is constantly making efforts to improve the quality and reliability of Azbil Corporation's
products, there exists a possibility that parts and machinery may break down.
You are required to provide your Equipment with safety design such as fool-proof design, *1 and fail-safe
n
design*2 (anti-flame propagation design, etc.), whereby preventing any occurrence of physical injuries, fires,
significant damage, and so forth. Furthermore, fault avoidance, *3 fault tolerance,*4 or the like should be
d
incorporated so that the said Equipment can satisfy the level of reliability and safety required for your use.
*1. A design that is safe even if the user makes an error.

*2. A design that is safe even if the device fails.
*3. Avoidance of device failure by using highly reliable components, etc.
*4. The use of redundancy.
3. Precautions and restrictions on application

Azbil Corporation's products other than those explicitly specified as applicable (e.g. azbil Limit Switch For Nuclear Energy)
shall not be used in a nuclear energy controlled area (radiation controlled area).
Any Azbil Corporation's products shall not be used for/with medical equipment.
The products are for industrial use. Do not allow general consumers to install or use any Azbil Corporation's product.
However, azbil products can be incorporated into products used by general consumers. If you intend to use a product for
that purpose, please contact one of our sales representatives.
In addition,
you are required to conduct a consultation with our sales representative and understand detail specifications, cautions
for operation, and so forth by reference to catalogs, specifications, instruction manual, etc. in case that you intend to use
azbil product for any purposes specified in (1) through (6) below.
Moreover, you are required to provide your Equipment with fool-proof design, fail-safe design, anti-flame propagation
design, fault avoidance, fault tolerance, and other kinds of protection/safety circuit design on your own responsibility to
ensure reliability and safety, whereby preventing problems caused by failure or nonconformity.
(1) For use under such conditions or in such environments as not stated in technical documents, including catalogs,
specification, and instruction manuals
Conditions
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(2) For use of specific purposes, such as:
* Nuclear energy/radiation related facilities
[For use outside nuclear energy controlled areas] [For use of Azbil Corporation's Limit Switch For Nuclear
Energy]
* Machinery or equipment for space/sea bottom
* Transportation equipment
[Railway, aircraft, vessels, vehicle equipment, etc.]
* Antidisaster/crime-prevention equipment
* Burning appliances
* Electrothermal equipment
* Amusement facilities
* Facilities/applications associated directly with billing
(3) Supply systems such as electricity/gas/water supply systems, large-scale communication systems, and traffic/air
traffic control systems requiring high reliability
(4) Facilities that are to comply with regulations of governmental/public agencies or specific industries
(5) Machinery or equipment that may affect human lives, human bodies or properties
(6) Other machinery or equipment equivalent to those set forth in items (1) to (5) above which require high reliability
and safety
4. Precautions against long-term use

Use of Azbil Corporation's products, including switches, which contain electronic components, over a prolonged period
may degrade insulation or increase contact-resistance and may result in heat generation or any other similar problem
causing such product or switch to develop safety hazards such as smoking, ignition, and electrification.
Although acceleration of the above situation varies depending on the conditions or environment of use of the products,
you are required not to use any Azbil Corporation's products for a period exceeding ten (10) years unless otherwise stated
in specifications or instruction manuals.
5. Recommendation for renewal

Mechanical components, such as relays and switches, used for Azbil Corporation's products will reach the end of their life
due to wear by repetitious open/close operations.
In addition, electronic components such as electrolytic capacitors will reach the end of their life due to aged deterioration
based on the conditions or environment in which such electronic components are used.
Although acceleration of the above situation varies depending on the conditions or environment of use, the number of
open/close operations of relays, etc.
as prescribed in specifications or instruction manuals, or depending on the design margin of your machine or equipment,
you are required to renew any Azbil Corporation's products every 5 to 10 years unless otherwise specified in
specifications or instruction manuals.
System products, field instruments (sensors such as pressure/flow/level sensors, regulating valves, etc.) will reach the end
of their life due to aged deterioration of parts.
For those parts that will reach the end of their life due to aged deterioration, recommended replacement cycles are
prescribed. You are required to replace parts based on such recommended replacement cycles.
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Prior to your use of Azbil Corporation's products, you are required to understand and comply with specifications (e.g.,
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Please note that the descriptions contained in any documents provided by azbil are subject to change without notice for
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For inquires or information on specifications as you may need to check, please contact our branch offices or sales offices,
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Please note that the production of any Azbil Corporation's product may be discontinued without notice.
For repairable products, we will, in principle, undertake repairs for five (5) years after the discontinuance of those
products. In some cases, however, we cannot undertake such repairs for reasons, such as the absence of repair parts.
For system products, field instruments, we may not be able to undertake parts replacement for similar reasons.
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Prices of Azbil Corporation's products do not include any charges for services such as engineer dispatch service.
Accordingly, a separate fee will be charged in any of the following cases:
(1) Installation, adjustment, guidance, and attendance at a test run
(2) Maintenance, inspection, adjustment, and repair
(3) Technical guidance and technical education
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Please note that we cannot provide any services as set forth above in a nuclear energy controlled area (radiation
controlled area) or at a place where the level of exposure to radiation is equivalent to that in a nuclear energy controlled
area.
AAS-511A-014-09
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Document Number: CM2-HGC100-2001
Document Name: Heat Value Gas Chromatograph
Model: HGC303
User’s Manual
Date: 1st edition: Apr. 2001
19th edition: May 2017
Issued/Edited by: Azbil Corporation

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Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph i

Hazardous Areas Certifications

EEx d II C T6 -10°C<Tamb<+50°C IP65

ii Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

(1)Installation for ISSeP/ATEX Flameproof Apparatus

~Note The protective conductor to which exposed conductive parts of equipment

For external earthing and bonding of the apparatus it is recommended to use a

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph iii

4. Installation in explosive atmospheres caused by air / dust mixtures

~Note Where the ignition temperature of a dust layer up to 5 mm thickness is

iv Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

(2) Installation for FM Explosionproof / Flameproof Apparatus (in

Figure S-1 An example of conduit seal (with stopping plug)

Figure S-2 An example of conduit seals (without stopping plug)

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph v

1. Class I, Division 1 locations

vi Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

4. Class II, Division 2 locations

5. Class III, Division 1 locations

6. Class III, Division 2 locations

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph vii

(3)NEPSI Flameproof and Dust Certifications

1. Requirements for safe use

viii Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

GB50257-1996 "Code for construction and acceptance of electric device for

2. Special condition for safe use

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph ix

x Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

3-3-5 : User's mode menu and commands ................................................ 3-21

Terms and Conditions

1-1 : Definition of terms

HGC Data Manager (Model HDM303)

Heat Value Gas Chromatograph Fieldbus Adaptor (Model HFA100)

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph 1-1

HGC Monitor (HGM)

1-2 Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

Components of the model HGC303 system

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph 1-3

1-3 : Model HGC303 measuring system

Figure 1-1 Model HGC303 measuring system diagram

1-4 Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

1-4 : Model No.

~Note *: Special model.

~Note +: Default range is suitable for High calorie LNG.

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph 1-5

1-5 : Model HGC303 Structure

Analyzer unit housing

Figure 1-2 Main parts of Model HGC303

1 Terminal housing .......... Terminal box for wiring.

1-6 Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

1-6 : Fieldbus communication system

FOUNDATION™ fieldbus http://www.fieldbus.org/

FOUNDATION™ fieldbus literature

Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph 1-7

1-8 Model HGC303 - Heat Value Gas Chromatograph

2-1 : Unpacking and storing