KANE905

Hand-held Combustion
Analyser with Wireless
Communication Option

Stock No: 19711 July 2015

© Kane International Limited
 CONTENTS
Page No:
1. ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES ................................. 4-8
KEY FEATURES..................................................................................... 4
OPTIONS................................................................................................ 4
INSTRUMENT FEATURES AND KEYPAD............................................. 5
INSTRUMENT LAYOUT (REAR) ............................................................ 6
STANDARD PROBE CONFIGURATION ................................................ 7
ANALYSER CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 8

2. SAFETY WARNING ................................................................... 9

3. FIRST TIME USE ..................................................................... 10

4. NORMAL START UP SEQUENCE ..................................... 11-17

EVERY TIME YOU USE THE ANALYSER ........................................... 11
AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION ................................................................ 11
MAIN DISPLAYS ................................................................................. 12
4 PAGE MODE ..................................................................................... 13
LINE SCROLL MODE ........................................................................... 14
8 PAGE MODE ..................................................................................... 14
SAMPLING THE FLUE GAS ................................................................. 15
TAKING A PRESSURE READING ....................................................... 16
TAKING A FLOW READING ................................................................. 16
REGULAR CHECKS DURING SAMPLING .......................................... 16
NORMAL SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE .................................................... 17

5. MOVING THROUGH THE MENUS .................................... 18-19

THE MENU STRUCTURE .................................................................... 18
BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................. 18

6. MENU OPTIONS AND SETTINGS ..................................... 20-26

MAIN MENU ......................................................................................... 20
SUB MENU – 1. MENU ........................................................................ 20
SUB MENU – 2. UNITS ........................................................................ 22
SUB MENU – 3. DISPLAY .................................................................... 23
SUB MENU – 4. SELECT SET-UP ....................................................... 23

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7. PRINTING INFORMATION ................................................. 27-28
OPTIONAL INFRA-RED THERMAL PRINTER ..................................... 27
OPTIONAL WIRELESS MODULE ........................................................ 27
PRINTING A ‘LIVE’ TEST ..................................................................... 27
STANDARD PRINTOUT ....................................................................... 28
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY.............................................................. 28

8. STORING AND RETRIEVING DATA.................................. 29-30

STORING A ‘LIVE’ TEST ...................................................................... 29
VIEWING AND PRINTING A ‘STORED’ TEST ..................................... 29
DELETING DATA ................................................................................. 30

9. AVERAGE OF THREE (ITALIAN VERSION ONLY) .......... 31-32

STORING ............................................................................................. 31
VIEWING .............................................................................................. 31
PRINTING............................................................................................. 32

10. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 33

EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE IN-LINE WATER TRAP.................. 33
CHANGING THE PARTICLE FILTER ................................................... 33

11. PROBLEM SOLVING ............................................................... 34

12. ANNUAL SERVICE & RE-CERTIFY ................................... 35-37

RETURNING YOUR ANALYSER TO KANE ......................................... 36
PACKING YOUR ANALYSER .............................................................. 36
SENDING YOUR ANALYSER .............................................................. 36
WHEN WE RECEIVE YOUR ANALYSER ............................................ 36
SERVICE RETURNS ............................................................................ 37

13. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ................................................... 39

APPENDICES
A. MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS .............................................. 40
B. COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY CALCULATION ........................ 42
C. CALCULATION OF FUEL DATA ............................................. 45
D. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY STATEMENT ........ 46
END OF LIFE DISPOSAL ............................................................. 47

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..................................................... 49-50

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1. ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES
KEY FEATURES

Measures Temperature, Pressure, O2 and CO as standard.

Stores 150 sets of test results.

Output to IR Printer (optional).

OPTIONS

(CO & any two other sensors)

High Range CO sensor

Low Range NO sensor

High Range NO sensor

NO2 sensor

SO2 sensor

Wireless upgrade (2.1)

Teflon Hose

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INSTRUMENT FEATURES AND KEYPAD

ON/OFF UP
Scrolls up through options ie Fuel

MENU DOWN
Allows access to all menu functions Scrolls down through options

PUMP STORE
Turns pump on and off Enters data storage menu

ENTER PRINT
Accepts a command ie enters a menu Prints current data
option

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INSTRUMENT LAYOUT (REAR)

NOTE: Do NOT cover exhaust port as this

will severely affect analyser operation

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STANDARD PROBE CONFIGURATION

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ANALYSER CONNECTIONS

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2. SAFETY WARNING
This analyser extracts combustion gases that may be toxic in relatively
low concentrations. These gases are exhausted from the back of the
instrument. This analyser must only be used in well-ventilated
locations by trained and competent persons after due consideration
of all the potential hazards.

Users of portable gas detectors are recommended to conduct a “bump”

check before relying on the unit to verify an atmosphere is free from
hazard.

A “bump” test is a means of verifying that an instrument is working within

acceptable limits by briefly exposing to a known gas mixture formulated
to change the output of all the sensors present. (This is different from a
calibration where the instrument is also exposed to a known gas mixture
but is allowed to settle to a steady figure and the reading adjusted to the
stated gas concentration of the test gas).

Protection Against Electric Shock (in accordance with

EN 61010-1 : 2010)

This instrument is designated as Class III equipment and should only be

connected to SELV circuits.

The battery charger is designated as:

Class II equipment
Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
Indoor use only
Altitude to 2000m
Ambient temperature 0C-40C
Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31C decreasing
linearly to 50%RH at 40C
Mains supply fluctuations not to exceed 10% of the nominal voltage.

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3. FIRST TIME USE
Charge the battery for 12 hours. Following this, an overnight charge
should be sufficient for an average 8 hour day. See Main Parameter
displays for Battery Indicator.

The KANE905 has a rechargeable NiMh battery which uses a different

charger than other Kane analysers. Ensure the correct charger is
used or damage may occur to the instrument.

Check that you have all the items you have ordered.

Take time to read this manual fully. Be aware that the analyser
configuration that you have purchased may not support all the
features detailed in this manual.

When using the analyser for the first time you will need to choose from:-
Language selection
Calibration countdown time
CO gas alarm
NOx percentage for calculation
Time and Date
Printed header name and telephone number

The SET UP MENU gives details of how to change the above settings.

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4. NORMAL START UP SEQUENCE

EVERY TIME YOU USE THE ANALYSER

BEFORE SWITCH-ON CHECK THAT:

the particle filter is not dirty

the water trap and probe line are empty of water

all hose connections, etc, are properly made

the probe is sampling CLEAN AMBIENT air

the water trap is correctly fitted and the instrument upright

the flue temperature is connected

Switch ON the instrument by pressing

AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION
During this sequence the analyser pumps fresh air into the sensors to allow toxic
sensors (if fitted) to be set to zero and the Oxygen sensor to be set to 20.9 %.

After switch-on the analyser will briefly display header information :-

Kane International
KANE905
SW19604 Version: 1.02

And then show the countdown ZERO CAL

screen :- Time: 180
FRESH AIR PURGE

The calibration time will count down in seconds to zero. Calibration time
may be changed to 90, 120, 180, 300 seconds. See SET-UP MENU.

Note! Three minutes is recommended to allow the sensors to stabilise

fully. Anything less than this may result in drift of the toxic and
oxygen sensors in clean ambient air.

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To obtain the quoted specification an instrument should be calibrated
with clean ambient air at standard temperature and pressure (STP).

Once the time has reached zero

an audible beep will be heard and NATURAL GAS
will show the selected fuel on the
following display:- * PRESS – MENU – KEY *

Press

This zeros the toxic sensor and NETT C 0.0

sets Oxygen to 20.9%. The next O2 % 20.9
screen is the MAIN DISPLAY of CO ppm 0000
the analyser: EFF (G) % 0.0

Use and to change the display.

CO2 % 0.0
FLUE C 0.0
INLT NOT FITTED
AMBIENT C 21.5

All parameters are detailed in APPENDIX A - MAIN DISPLAY

PARAMETERS.

MAIN DISPLAYS

The main display can be changed to show either 4 or 8 parameters at

one time.

Two options are available when 4 parameters are selected.

 4 Page Mode displays 4 lines of data in set format, each page is
predefined.
 Line scroll mode allows you to customise the display to show the
data you require.

 8 Page Mode displays 8 parameters on 4 lines in set format, the

bottom two can be changed.

Changing between the different modes is detailed in DISPLAY MENU .

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4 PAGE MODE

Use the and keys to change the information that is

displayed on the screen. The following pages are available:

1. NATURAL GAS
DATE 23-05-15
TIME 12:31:35
BATTERY % 54

2. NETT C 0.0
O2 % 20.9
CO ppm 0000
EFF (G) % 0.0

3. CO2 % 0.0
FLUE C 0.0
INLT NOT FITTED
AMBIENT C 21.5

4. CO/CO2 R 0.0001
P INDEX % 0.01
XAIR % 0.0
Prs mbar 0.00

Screens 5 and 6 will vary dependent on sensors fitted:

5. COn
LOSSES
NO2
NO2n

6. NO
NOx
NOn
NOxn

TIP - In 4 page mode only turns the backlight ON and OFF.

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LINE SCROLL MODE

Line scroll mode allows you to customise the display.

Use the and keys to change the bottom line of the display.

Once the correct line is displayed press to confirm and move the
line up. Select the next parameter and repeat until all lines display the
desired parameters.

Change bottom line using NETT C 0.0

O2 % 20.9
and CO ppm 0000
CO2 % 0.0

O2 % … 20.9
to select and move CO ppm … 0000
parameter up CO2 % … 0.0
CO2 % … 0.0

Select next parameter. O2: % … 20.9

Repeat above until CO: ppm … 0000
display reads desired data CO2: % … 0.0
CO/CO2 R … 0.0001

8 PAGE MODE

Displays 8 parameters on the screen at one time. Symbols used in this

mode are different from those used in 4 page and line scroll modes and
are detailed in APPENDIX A - MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS.

O2 : 20.9% CO2: 20.9

CO : 0ppm Eff: 0000
PI : T: 0.0
 : Tf: 0.0001

The bottom line of the display can be changed to display other

parameters.

Use the and keys to change this line.

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SAMPLING THE FLUE GAS

Once the automatic calibration procedure has been completed and the
specific fuel has been selected (See SELECT menu) the probe can be
inserted into the desired sampling point.

It is recommended that the sampling point be located at least two flue

diameters downstream of any bend and that the probe tip is in the centre
of the flue. With balanced flues and other domestic units the probe
should be positioned far enough into the flue so that no air can ‘back
flush’ into the probe. This will be indicated by a low oxygen reading
and/or a low ‘Poison Index’ reading.

The probe depth stop cone provided with the instrument allows the probe
to be used in holes whose diameters range from 8 mm to 21 mm (5/16 to
13
/16 inch).

The standard probe is rated at 650C (1202oF). Temperatures of up to

1200C (2200F) can be accommodated using an optional high
temperature probe.

TIP: To conserve battery power, switch off the pump when you are not

taking a measurement. Use the key to turn ON and OFF the

pump.

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TAKING A PRESSURE READING

A flue draught measurement can be made at any time.

Connect the standard probe to the pressure sensor inlet and the probe in
the flue.

The pressure reading will be CO/CO2 R 0.0000

displayed : P INDEX % 0.00
XAIR % 0.0
Prs mbar 2.00

To perform a combustion test and display draught pressure at the same

time a special probe is required. Contact Kane International or
Authorised Distributor for details.

TAKING A FLOW READING

In the UNITS menu set the pressure units to metres/sec (m/sec). These
are the only units available for flow measurement.

This also set the pressure display to Pascal (Pa). There is a range limit
for the Pitot calculation of15Pa to 4600Pa (0.15mbar to 46mbar).

For most accurate flow measurement the flue gas temperature should
also be measured. If a flue temperature probe is not fitted then the
internal ambient measurement is used. ‘Flue’ temperature must be
between -10oC to +650oC.

REGULAR CHECKS DURING SAMPLING

Care must be taken at all times not to exceed the analysers operating
specifications, in particular ensure the following :-
 Do not exceed the maximum temperature of the flue probe.
 The analyser internal temperature does not exceed normal operating
range, typically 0-50C.
 DO NOT PLACE THE INSTRUMENT ON A HOT SURFACE.
 The water trap is vertical at all times. Water condenses in the probe
line and can quickly fill the water trap when the probe is moved. Take
care and watch the water trap closely.

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 The in-line particle filter is clean and does not become blocked.
NORMAL SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE

DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU USE THE ANALYSER

Remove the probe from the flue - TAKE CARE! THE PROBE WILL BE
HOT - and allow it to cool naturally. Do not immerse the probe in water
as this will be drawn into the analyser and damage the pump and
sensors.

Once the probe is removed from the flue press and the analyser
will count down from 30 to switch off.

OFF 30

MENU TO ESCAPE

If you have not finished but press by mistake, you can press

to return to normal operation and not switch OFF.

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5. MOVING THROUGH THE MENUS
THE MENU STRUCTURE

MENU: SELECT  FUEL

O2 REF
SMOKE
RESET
PITOT
UNITS  TEMP
GAS
PRS
EFF
DISPLAY  LIGHT
MODE
CONTRAST
SETUP  LANG
CO MENU
CALENDAR
ZERO
NOX %
HEADER
PRINT

BASIC OPERATION

From the MAIN DISPLAY NETT C 0.0

O2 % 20.9
CO ppm 0000
EFF(G) % 0.0

MAIN MENU
Press
to access the MAIN MENU 1. SELECT 3. DISPLAY
2. UNITS 4. SETUP

MAIN MENU
Press and to move
cursor up and down 1. SELECT 3. DISPLAY
2. UNITS 4. SETUP

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 MAIN MENU
Press to access selected
Menu 1. SELECT 3. DISPLAY
2. UNITS 4. SETUP

FUEL : LIGHT OIL

Press to select parameter O2 Ref : OFF
SMOKE : OFF
RESET : NO 

FUEL : NATURAL GAS

Use and to change O2 Ref : OFF
setting i.e. fuel selected SMOKE : OFF
RESET : NO 

FUEL : LIGHT OIL

Press to enter value and O2 Ref : OFF
move to next parameter SMOKE : OFF
RESET : NO 

MAIN MENU
Press to save settings and
return to the MAIN MENU 1. SELECT 3. DISPLAY
2. UNITS 4. SETUP

Press to return to the MAIN DISPLAY.

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6. MENU OPTIONS AND SETTINGS
MAIN MENU

The MAIN MENU consists of 4 MAIN MENU

sub menus:
1. SELECT 3. DISPLAY
2. UNITS 4. SETUP

All sub-menus are accessed using and exited using .

The and keys move the cursor within a menu and allow
parameters to be changed.

TIP: Holding down one of these keys scrolls through the data quicker.

SUB MENU - 1. SELECT

Page 1: FUEL : NATURAL GAS

O2 Ref : OFF
SMOKE : OFF
RESET : NO 

Page 2: PITOT : 1.00 

This menu allows selections to be made for the parameters detailed

below.

FUEL : Select the fuel being used by the boiler from either a standard
fuel stored in the analyser or by entering the user fuel. Once

the correct fuel has been selected press to view the

fuel constants.

NATURAL GAS
K1g : 0.350 K1n : 0.390
K_2 : 11.89 K_3 : 9.83
K_4 : 32 O2r : 3.0

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Calculation of fuel constants are detailed in the APPENDIX. Fuel
constants will have to be calculated before a user fuel can be entered.

To enter the user fuel select USER FUEL

K1g : 0.000 K1n : 0.000
‘User Fuel’ and Press K_2 : 0.00 K_3 : 0.00
K_4 : 00 O2r : 00

USER FUEL
Use and to select K1g : 0.350 K1n : 0.000
the correct value. K_2 : 0.00 K_3 : 0.00
K_4 : 00 O2r : 00

Use to move to the next parameter, repeat above until all

parameters are correct. Press to return to SELECT menu.

O2 Ref : Toxic gas measurements can be referenced to defined

oxygen levels. Reference values can be set from 1-20%, to
AUTO or more normally to the default value - OFF. Setting to
AUTO uses the figure in the FUEL constants data.

Once AUTO is set it remains active until O2 Ref is set to OFF

or a user value. This means that if the fuel type is changed
the O2 Ref will always be set by the value stored in FUEL
Type.

Oxygen referencing is required by some regulations such as

TA-LUFT. If a reference value is selected then toxic gas
measurements will be displayed with the symbol (n) attached
to the reading. i.e. CO(n)

What does Oxygen reference mean ?

If 3 % O2 reference is selected and 5 % O2 is measured in the

flue then toxic gas values will be recalculated as if 3 % were
measured. The equation for referencing is detailed in the
Appendix.

Oxygen referencing prevents false readings being submitted,

e.g. allowing more air into the boiler will increase the oxygen

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 level in the flue and hence dilute any toxic gas reading.
Oxygen referencing gives readings as if they were undiluted.

SMOKE: Allows the user to enter a smoke test number from 0-9. This
value will be printed on the standard printout. Default value is
OFF.

RESET : Allows the user set the Oxygen to 20.9% and zero the toxic
sensors without turning the analyser off.

RESET SENSORS
Selecting YES and will O2 % : 20.9 CO & NO = 0
display the following screen. PRESS ENTER
MENU TO ESCAPE

After pressing the analyser will count down for 10

seconds and then return to the main display.

WARNING: The sensors must only be reset if you are sure

they have been sampling fresh air for at least 3 minutes.
Errors in measurement will occur if the sensors are reset
during or just after sampling.

PITOT: When pressure units set to m/s Pitot Mode is active, adjust
the PITOT setting/value here.

SUB MENU - 2. UNITS

TEMP :C
GAS : ppm
PRESS. : mbar
EFF. : GROSS

Allows all displayed units to be changed.

TEMP: Choose from Centigrade, C, or Fahrenheit, F.

GAS: Changes the toxic gas measurement units. Select from

volumetric readings, parts per million (ppm) or mass flow
reading milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3). When set to
m/s. Pitot flow mode is active. FLOW will show on measure
screen instead of XAIR.

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PRESS.: Flue draught can be displayed in millibar (mbar),
hectaPascals (hPa), millimeters water gauge (mmWG) or
inches water gauge (in WG).

EFF.: Efficiency can be selected for gross or net values. Gross

efficiency assumes latent heat of vaporisation is lost in the
boiler and hence will be lower than net efficiency. For natural
gas the difference will be approximately 11%.

Efficiency is displayed as EFF (G) or EFF (N) respectively.

Should the instrument detect that a condensing boiler is
under test then it automatically switches to a third mode that
is displayed as EFF (C).

SUB MENU - 3. DISPLAY

LIGHT : OFF
MODE : 8-PAGE
CONTRAST : DEFAULT

Allows the configuration of the display to be changed.

LIGHT: Choose from ON or OFF.

MODE: Select 4 or 8 Page Mode or Line Scroll Mode as detailed in

section MAIN DISPLAYS.

CONTRAST: The contrast is set to a DEFAULT value or can be adjusted

 LIGHTER or  DARKER. Use the and keys

to adjust.

SUB MENU - 4. SET UP

The set up menu allows the following parameters to be set / altered.

 Language.
 Automatic calibration time
 CO gas alarm
 NOx percentage for calculation
 Date and time
 Printout header
 Printer type

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Page 1: LANG : ENGLISH
CO MENU :
CALENDAR :
ZERO : 90 

Page 2: NOx% : - 
HEADER
PRINT : KANE IRP2

Parameter Description Settings

LANG: Changes the analysers displayed and ENGLISH

printed language. SPANISH
DUTCH
FRENCH
ITALIAN

ZERO: Allows setting of the Autocalibration time 90 seconds

in minutes. Care must be taken when 120 seconds
changing this parameter as sensors may 180 seconds
drift from zero if too short a time is used. 300 seconds
Kane International advise 3 minute
countdown.

NO REF: Displayed on the Nitric Oxide unit only. OFF

Allows the percentage P in the following 1-9%
calculation to be set. The default value set
is 5%. Note the percentage allows for
NO2 in a typical boiler.

NOx = NO + P% NO

CALENDAR: Allows the user to change the date and

time. (24 hour clock).

This screen will be shown once hh : mm : ss

the parameter is entered: TIME 13 : 53 : 26
FORMAT dd : mm : yy
DATE 23 07 : 15

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FORMAT: Changes the date format for display and dd : mm : yy
printing. yy : mm : dd
mm : dd : yy
To change the time position the cursor on

TIME and press .

The cursor will now be to the left hh : mm : ss

of the 13: TIME 13 : 53 : 26
FORMAT dd : mm : yy
DATE 23 07 : 15

Using and scroll through

the setting options i.e. 0-23.

Once the correct hour is set press

to move to the next parameter, the cursor
will move to the left of minutes (53). Move
to each parameter until the correct time is
set.

Pressing after setting the seconds

will return the cursor to the left of the
screen.
Format and Date are set in a similar
manner.

Header: Allows two lines of 20 characters to be

programmed into the analyser. The
header appears on the top of the standard
printout. This can be used to print your
company name and/or phone number.

This screen shows the standard KANE905

header setting with the cursor YOUR COMPANY NAME &
now shown underlining the K in PHONE NUMBER HERE
Kane: LEFT KEY USE STORE

By using and any letter or

number can be chosen.
Once the correct character is displayed,

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 use to move right to the next.
Move along until all characters spell the
desired name or phone number. If you
need to go back and change a character

use to move left.

Press to return to the SET UP

menu.

CO MENU: Once an alarm has been exceeded the

display will flash every two minutes
warning the user of an alarm state and
display the gas concentration.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
CO ALARM
1010 ppm
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

A similar display will be shown during a

RECHARGE BATTERY and PUMP OFF
alarms.

Press to return to the SET UP

menu.

CO Allows an alarm level to be set on for the OFF

ALARM: CO reading. This is set as a default at 0-4000ppm
1000ppm.

PRINT: Allows printer type to be changed. KMIRP

Note: Wireless passkey is 1111 (default)
KMIRP2
WIRELESS
(if fitted)

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7. PRINTING INFORMATION
Supplied as accessories for the KANE905 are infra-red thermal printers.
Read the manual supplied with each printer prior to operation.
Connections to the KANE905 are detailed below:

OPTIONAL INFRA-RED THERMAL PRINTER

This does not require a cable to transmit the data but uses an infra-red
(IR) link similar to a TV remote control. The IR emitter is positioned on
the top of the KANE905 and the bottom of the printer. Ensure they are
pointing at each other and within 300 mm, with no obstructions in the
way. Data may be lost if transmission is interupted. Keep the KANE905
pointing at the printer until the printout has finished.

OPTIONAL WIRELESS MODULE

The KANE905 can communicate with a PC and mobile devices.

Compatibility with 2.1 for Android / PC.

Please see the KANE905 software tab at:

https://www.kane.co.uk/products/kane905-commercial-flue-gas-analyser

Data can either be printed from a ‘live’ test or from stored data. Printing
of stored data is detailed in STORING AND RETREIVING DATA.

PRINTING A ‘LIVE’ TEST

During a combustion test the KANE905 will print data on request. With

the analyser showing the MAIN DISPLAY press and current data
will be sent to the printer.

The display will show the

following until data transmission * * * * * PRINTING * * * * *
is complete:

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STANDARD PRINTOUT

The standard printout is:

KANE905
YOUR COMPANY NAME &
PHONE NUMBER HERE

SERIAL: 123456789

DATE: 27-07-2015
TIME: 10:26:12

----------------------------------------------

NATURAL GAS
O2 20.7 %
CO -------- ppm
CO2 02>20 %
CO/CO2 0.0000 R
COn -------- ppm
P INDEX 0.00 %
o
FLUE -------- C
o
INLT -------- C
o
NETT -------- C
o
AMBIENT 28.1 C
Prs 0.5 mbar
FLOW -------- m/s
XAir 02>20 %
EFF (G) 02>20 %
EFF (N) 02>20 %
LOSSES 02>20 %

O2 Ref OFF

----------------------------------------------

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY

The KANE905 when fitted with the 2.1 module is compatible with:

ANDROID: Printer App

PC: KANE LIVE

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8. STORING AND RETRIEVING DATA
The KANE905 can store combustion tests. Once stored, the data can be
viewed on the display or downloaded to a PC or printer.

STORING A ‘LIVE’ TEST

While performing a test and viewing the data on the MAIN display access
the STORE menu as follows :-

STORE MENU
Press to access the MODE : STORE
STORE MENU LOCATION :3
PRESS ‘STORE’ TO LOG

Mode: Select from the following :-

STORE - Allows data to be stored in memory.

VIEW / PRINT - Stored data can be viewed or printed.
DELETE - Clears all data in memory.

Location: Automatically allocates a location in the memory of the

instrument for the next test. On the display shown above the
next location will be 3.

To store a test set MODE to STORE and press . The

current readings will be stored in the analysers memory.

Tip : Make a note of the location number for your particular

test as it may be useful when downloading or printing.

VIEWING AND PRINTING A ‘STORED’ TEST

Multiple tests can be printed easily with the KANE905.

Select PRINT under MODE in the STORE menu. This feature is in

addition to the VIEW/PRINT, STORE and DELETE options.

STORE MENU
Press to access the MODE : PRINT
STORE MENU LOCATION : 1 TO 10
PRESS ‘PRINT’

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The cursor will move to the first number, use the and to
select the location and start printing.

Press to move the cursor to the second number, select the last
location to print.

To print the data press . In the screen shown above locations 1 to

10 will be printed.

During printing the following will PRINT TESTS

be shown: 1 TO 10
PRINTING TEST 1

NOTE: While the display above is shown (i.e. the instrument is printing
a test) the keypad is disabled. To exit from printing wait until the
current test has finished and the display below is shown:

PRINT TESTS
Press to exit the print 1 TO 10
routine. The instrument will return PLEASE WAIT
to main display: MENU TO ESCAPE

DELETING DATA
To delete the data in stored memory press to obtain the STORE
MENU (as above) :-

STORE MENU
Press to access the MODE : DELETE
STORE MENU LOCATION :3
PRESS ‘ENTER’ TO DELETE

Press to access delete ENTER TO ERASE DATA

data screen
MENU TO ESCAPE

Press to delete data in memory, press to exit delete data

screen.

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9. AVERAGE OF THREE (ITALIAN VERSION ONLY)
STORING

Ensure the instrument is switched on and in the main screen. In the 4-

page mode below.

When you are ready to store the first reading, go into the STORE menu,

use the and to find the “Ave Store” item. Press .

The first sample has been stored.

The screen appears to go back to the main screen but there is a tiny
difference: the right-most column has just one ‘+’ there. The line that it is
on tells you which sample you have got to in the obvious way. Using the

and keys, you can look at all the usual screens. When you
get to the screen with the fuel you will notice that it is note there. In its
place is a countdown (in seconds). (It started at 120 seconds. While it is
active another sample cannot be stored. This is there to ensure users
cannot take samples any quicker than once every two minutes.

By and by, the countdown will countdown to zero. Then there is a beep
and the countdown line becomes a message saying you can press

when you are ready to store the next sample. In addition, the ‘+’
is now a ’*’. This is visible even if the countdown line is not and is there
to indicate that the instrument is ready to accept the next sample. Once
you have done this, you have stored the second sample.

Repeat for the third and final sample.

Then the instrument returns to its previous state.

It has stored the three samples together with the average thereof in
EEPROM, so it is available again after switching off and on. Only one
such set can be stored at a time.

VIEWING

With the instrument switched on and in the main screen, enter the

STORE menu. Find the “Ave view” item and select if by pressing

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. You can now look at the first sample using the and keys.
The ‘*’s indicate that you are in the Average of Three mode and by the

position of the ‘*’ which sample you are currently viewing. Press
to pass to the next sample. Eventually you will be looking at the
averages. This is indicated by the bottom ‘*’ being shown. Press

a final time to exit from that mode. (To exit from this mode early,

press , then , then .

PRINTING

Get into the average of three viewing mode, “Ave View” as above. Offer

a printer to the instrument in the usual way. Press . The print

out omits any reading flagged as NOT FITTED.

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10. MAINTENANCE
EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE IN-LINE WATER TRAP

The in-line water trap should be checked and emptied on a regular basis.
Water vapour will condense and gather in the probe line. This may move
suddenly to the trap when the probe is moved. Care should be taken at
all times.

Emptying of the water trap is detailed below :-

Carefully remove the end cap from the in-line housing. Dispose of the
condensate in a suitable drain, care must be taken as it could be acidic.
If condensate spills onto the skin or clothing, clean off immediately using
fresh water, seek medical advice if problems occur.

CHANGING THE PARTICLE FILTER

This is a very important part of the analyser and should be changed

regularly. It prevents dust and dirty particles entering the pump and
sensors and hence causing damage. The filter MUST be changed when
it is discoloured.

Remove the end cap from the in-line filter housing. Carefully remove the
paper filter element and dispose of it. Clean the inside of the filter
housing with a suitable soft cloth. Insert a new filter element onto the
spigot in the filter housing and carefully replace the end cap.

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11. PROBLEM SOLVING
The following is a list of problems that may occur on the instrument
through its operating life. If the cause of the fault is not easy to identify
then we advise you contact Kane International Service Department or an
International Distributor for expert advice.

Fault symptom Causes

 Oxygen too high  Air leaking into probe, tubing, water trap,
 CO2 too low connectors or internal to instrument.
 Oxygen cell needs replacing.
 Oxygen Error (FAULT)  Calibration time set too short and
 Toxic sensor Error instrument not allowed to stabilise
(FAULT)  Instrument has been stored in a cold
environment and is not at normal working
temperature.
 Oxygen cell or toxic sensors needs
replacing.
 Analyser not holding  Battery exhausted.
charge  AC charger not giving correct output.
 Analyser not charging  Fuse blown in charger plug.
 Analyser does not  Particle filter blocked.
respond to flue gas  Probe or tubing blocked.
 Pump not working or damaged with
contaminants.
 Probe connected to pressure connector.
 Flue temperature  Temperature plug reversed in socket.
readings erratic  Faulty connection or break in cable or
plug.
 Analyser automatically  Battery below alarm level.
switches off in  Ambient temperature above 50C.
operation.
 Battery quickly discharging and is faulty.
 Display shows dark  Fault has occurred on the instrument
lines and no response electronics and requires resetting.
from ON/OFF key. Contact Kane International or Distributor.

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12. ANNUAL SERVICE & RE-CERTIFY
Whilst the sensors have an expected life of more than two years in
normal use it is recommended that the analyser is serviced and
re-certified at least annually. This is so that long term drift on the sensors
and electronics can be eliminated. Local regulation may require more
frequent re-calibration and users should check with appropriate
authorities to ensure they comply with relevant guidelines.

Kane International has service facilities at Atherton near Manchester

Tel: 01942-873434 (the primary service centre for UK customers) and at
Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire Tel: 01707-375550 (the primary
service centre for non-UK customers).

By sending your analyser back to Kane for an annual fixed price service
(check www.kane.co.uk for details) you have the opportunity to extend
the warranty on your analyser to 5 years.

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13. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parameter Resolution Accuracy Range

Temp Measurement
Flue Temperature 0.1C/F +2.0C +0.3% reading 0-1200C/32 -2200F
+1C +0.3% reading with suitable probe
Inlet Temperature 0.1C/F 0-50C/32-122F
Gas Measurement
Oxygen 0.1% +0.2%*1 0-25%

Carbon Monoxide 1ppm +5ppm <100ppm 0-4000ppm

H2 compensated +20ppm <400ppm *1
+5% >400ppm

Carbon Monoxide, 1ppm +20ppm <400ppm *1 0-100000ppm

+5% <5000ppm
+10% >5000ppm

Nitric Oxide 1ppm +3ppm <20ppm 0-100ppm

Low range +5ppm<100ppm

Nitric Oxide 1ppm +5ppm <100ppm*1 0-5000ppm

(optional) +5% >100ppm

Nitrogen Dioxide 1ppm +3ppm<20ppm 100ppm

(optional) +5ppm<100ppm

Sulphur Dioxide 1ppm +5ppm<100ppm 0-5000ppm

(optional) +5%>100ppm

Pressure 0.1mbar +5.0% full scale 150 mbar

Carbon Dioxide*2 0.1% +0.3% reading 0-99.9%

Losses*2 0.1% +1.0% reading 0-99.9%

Efficiency*2 0.1% +1.0% reading 0-99.9%

Excess Air*2 0.1% +0.2% 0-2885.0%

Temp (Nett) *2 1.0C/F +2C +0.3% reading 0-1200C/32-2200F

CO/CO2 ratio*2 0.0001 +0.0001 0-0.9999

Poison Index *2 0.01% +0.01 0-99.99

Pre-programmed Fuels Natural gas, Town gas, Gascor, Light Oil, Heavy Oil, Propane,
Butane, Anthracite, Coke, Coal, Kinsale Gas.
Dimensions
Weight 1kg
Handset 220mm x 55mm x 120mm
Probe L240mm x Dia8mm with 285mm long stainless steel shaft, type
K thermocouple and 1.5m long neoprene hose
Ambient Operating Range -5C to +50C/10% to 90% RH non condensing
Power Supply (battery charger) Input: 110Vac/220 Vac nominal
Output: 12 Vac off load
Battery Life >8 hours from full charge
*1
Using dry gases at STP

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*2
Calculated

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APPENDICES

A. MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS

The parameters and their meanings are detailed as follows : -

DATE: Analyser date. See SET UP MENU to change

TIME: Analyser time. Use SET UP MENU to change

BATTERY: Displays the battery level from 0-100%. The analyser will
(BAT) flash RECHARGE BATTERY at less than 10% of charge.
With the charger connected the display shows AC ON.

NETT: Nett temperature calculated by deducting the internal

(T) AMBIENT temperature from the measured FLUE
temperature. Displays in either C (C) or F (F) and will
display NOT FITTED (N/F) if flue probe is not connected.
If an external INLET probe is used then INLET is deducted
from FLUE.

O2: Oxygen reading in percentage %.

CO: Carbon Monoxide reading indicated in ppm or mg/m3. If

the figures are referenced to oxygen then the display will
show CO(n). See SELECT menu 5.2.2 for oxygen
reference. The display will read ‘O2 > 20%’ if referenced
values selected and instrument is in clean ambient air.

EFF (G): Combustion Efficiency calculation displayed in

percentage. Gross G or Net N can be set see SELECT
menu 5.2.3. The calculation is determined by fuel type see
Appendix B for calculation. The efficiency is displayed
during a combustion test, ‘- -’ is displayed while in fresh
air.

CO2: Carbon Dioxide calculation determined by the type of fuel.

This only shows a reading when a combustion test is
being carried out. ‘- -’ is displayed while in fresh air.

FLUE: Temperature measured by flue gas probe in Centigrade or

(Tf) Fahrenheit. Will show ambient temperature after fresh air
calibration and NOT FITTED (N/F) or FAULT (FLT) if
probe disconnected.

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INLET: Temperature measured by the optional inlet air probe.
(Ti) This probe is plugged into the instrument through the
RS232 socket. This figure is used to calculate the NET
temperature instead of AMBIENT when fitted.

AMBIENT: Temperature measured by the internal sensor, used in the

(Ta) NET temperaturecalculation if an INLET probe is not
fitted.

CO/CO2 R : The CO/CO2 ratio, is the ratio of measured CO divided by

calculated CO2.
It gives an indication of the following :-
How good a gas sample the instrument is reading.
How clean the boiler is running.
For example:
A new or clean domestic boiler will display a ratio of less
than 0.0040, a unit in need of cleaning 0.0040-0.0080 and
a unit in need of major overhaul will show greater than
0.0080.
This only shows a reading when a combustion test is
being carried out. ‘- -’ is displayed while in clean ambient
air.

P INDEX: The CO/CO2 ratio expressed as a percentage %, called

(PI) the ‘Poison Index’ i.e. P INDEX % = 100 x CO/CO2. ‘- -’ is
displayed while in clean ambient air.
XAIR %: Excess air calculated from the measured oxygen and type
() of fuel used. During a combustion test ‘O2 > 20%’ will be
displayed while in clean ambient air.

FLOW: Pitot Flow Rate in m/s when m/s selected in pressure units

Prs: Flue draught pressure reading. Displayed when pressure

sensor fitted. See UNITS menu for scales.

NO: Nitric Oxide reading in ppm or mg/m3. Displayed when

Nitric Oxide sensor fitted. Also displayed as NO (n) when
referenced to oxygen. The display will read ‘O2 > 20%’ if
referenced values selected and instrument is in clean
ambient air.

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NOx: Calculated total Nitric oxides displayed in ppm or mg/m3.
Where NOx = NO + P%NO, note P can be set from 0-9%,
default = 5%. See SELECT menu 5.2.2. Also displayed
as NOx (n) referenced to oxygen. The display will read
‘O2 > 20%’ if referenced values are selected and
instrument is sampling clean ambient air.

SO2 : Sulphur Dioxide reading in ppm or mg/m3. Displayed

when Sulphur Dioxide sensor fitted. Also displayed as
SO2 (n) referenced to oxygen. The display will read ‘O2 >
20%’ if referenced values selected and instrument is in
clean ambient air.

O2 ref %: Toxic gas measurements can be referenced to defined

(O2r) oxygen levels. See SELECT menu for details.

B. COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY CALCULATION

The efficiency calculation is based upon British Standard BS845.

This identifies three sources of loss associated with fuel burning:

Losses due to flue gasses: Dry Flue gas loss,

Moisture and hydrogen
Sensible heat of water vapour
Unburned gas

Losses due to refuse: Combustible in ash

Combustible in riddlings
Combustible in dust

Other losses: radiation

convection
conduction
other unmeasured losses

Net efficiency calculations assume that the energy contained in the water
vapour (formed as a product of combustion and from wet fuel) is
recovered and the wet loss term is zero. Gross efficiency calculations
assume that the energy contained in the water vapour is not recovered.

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Since the fuel air mixture is never consistent there is the possibility of
unburned/partially unburned fuel passing through the flue. This is
represented by the unburned carbon loss.

Losses due to combustible matter in ashes, riddlings, dust and grit,

radiation, convection and conduction are not included.

Efficiency Calculation:

Known Data - Fuel: Qgr = Gross Calorific Value (kJ/kg)

Qnet = Net Calorific Value (kJ/kg)
K1 = Constant based on Gross or Net Calorific
Value:
K1g = ( 255 x %Carbon in fuel )/Qgr
K1n = ( 255 x %Carbon in fuel )/Qnet
K2 = % max theoretical CO2 (dry basis)
K3 = % Wet Loss
H2 = % Hydrogen
H2O = % Water

Measured Data: Tf = Flue Temperature

Ti = Inlet Temperature
O2m = % Oxygen in flue gas
O2r = Oxygen reference %

Calculated data: Tnet = Net Temperature

% CO2 content in flue gas
% Dry Flue Gas losses
% Wet losses
% Unburned carbon loss
% Efficiency

Tnet = Flue Temperature - Inlet Temperature

Dry flue gas loss % = 20.9 x K1 x (Tnet) / K2 x (20.9 - O2m)

Wet loss % = 9 x H2 + H2O / Qgr x [2488 + 2.1Tf - 4.2

Ti]

simplified = [(9 x H2 + H2O) / Qgr] x 2425 x [1 + 0.001

Tnet]

Wet loss % = K3(1+0.001xTnet)

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Where K3 = [(9 x H2 + H2O) / Qgr] x 2425

Net Efficiency % = 100 - dry flue gas losses

= 100 - 20.9 x K1n x (Tnet) / K2 x (20.9 -

O2m)

Gross Efficiency % = 100 - {dry flue gas losses + wet losses}

= 100 – {[20.9 x K1g x (Tnet) / K2 x (20.9 - O2m)]+

[K3 x (1 + 0.001 x Tnett)]}

Excess Air = [(20.9% / (20.9% - 02m%)) – 1] x 100%

CO2% = [(20.9 - O2m) x K2 / 20.9]

Unburned fuel Loss % = K4 x CO / ( CO + CO2 )

Note: CO scaled in %

Where K4 = 70 for coke

= 65 for anthracite
= 63 for Bituminous coal
= 62 for coal tar fuel
= 48 for liquid petroleum fuel
= 32 for natural gas

The formula for K4 is based on the gross calorific value Qgr. To obtain
the loss based on net calorific value multiply by Qgr/Qnet. Since this loss
is usually small this conversion has been ignored. This loss is subtracted
from the efficiency.

Oxygen Reference CO(n) = CO x (20.9 - O2r)

(20.9 - O2m)

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C. CALCULATION OF FUEL DATA
For any fuel not specified by Kane International the net calorific value,
gross calorific value and composition should be obtained from the fuel
supplier.

The following fuel data has been calculated with reference to the
efficiency calculation.

Example 1:

Chemical composition: C 25%

H2 3%
H2O 50%
Qnet 8.35 MJ/kg
Qg 9.3 MJ/kg *
Max CO2 20.4%

K1n = (255 x % carbon in fuel) / Qnet (kJ/Kg)

= (255 x 25) / 8350 = 0.763

K1g = (255 x % carbon in fuel) / Qg (kJ/Kg)

= (255 x 25) / 9300 = 0.685

K2 = Max % CO2 = 20.40

K3 = Wet Loss = [(9 x %H2 + %H2O) / 9300] x 2425

= [(9 x 3 + 50) / 9300] x 2425
= (77 / 9300) x 2425 = 20.08

K4 = 65 (an approximation for wood) *

The fuel values to program into the NATURAL GAS

Analyser are as follows: K1g : 0.763 K1n : 0.685
K_2 : 20.4 K_3 : 20.08
K_4 : 65 O2r : 8.0

* Assumed values in the absence of supplied data.

See previous appendix for other fuels.

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D. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (CE)
STATEMENT
European Council Directive 89/336/EEC requires electronic equipment
not to generate electromagnetic disturbances exceeding defined levels
and have adequate immunity levels for normal operation. Specific
standards applicable to this meter are stated below.

As there are electrical products in use pre-dating this Directive, they may
emit excess electromagnetic radiation levels and, occasionally, it may be
appropriate to check the meter before use by:

Use the normal start up sequence in the location where the meter
will be used.
Switch on all localized electrical equipment capable of causing
interference.
Check all readings are as expected. A level of disturbance is
acceptable.
If not acceptable, adjust the meter’s position to minimize
interference or switch off, if possible, the offending equipment during
your test.

At the time of writing this manual (July 2015) Kane International Ltd are
not aware of any field based situation where such interference has
occurred and this advice is only given to satisfy the requirements of the
Directive.

This product has been tested for compliance

with the following generic standards:
EN 61000-6-3 : 2011
EN 61000-6-1 : 2007
and is certified to be compliant
Specification EC/EMC/KI/KANE905 details the
specific test configuration, performance and
conditions of use.

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END OF LIFE DISPOSAL
The Waste Electrical or Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires countries in
the EU to maximise collection and environmentally responsible processing of these
items.

Products are now labelled with a crossed out wheeled bin symbol to remind you that
they can be recycled.

Please Note: Batteries used in this instrument should be disposed of in accordance

with current legislation and local guidelines.

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