8102_RutherfordSouth_MSWLF_LFGMP_DIN28139_20170707

RUTHERFORD SOUTH MSW FACILITY
(PERM IT #81-02)
GAS MONITORING PROCEDURE
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Steve Garrison County Manager
Prepared for
Rutherford County
June 2017
Prepared by:
James Kilgo, Director Solid Waste Department
Odom Engineering PLLC
169 Oak Street
Forest City, NC 28043
828-247-4495
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Table of Contents
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1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Background .......................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Contact Information ................................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Owner .................................................................................................. 7
1.2.2 Engineer. ............................................................................................... 7
1.2.3 Solid Waste Regulatory Agency .................................................................... 7
1.3 Existing Site Conditions ............................................................................................ 8
1.3.1 Topography ............................................................................................ 8
1.3.2 Local Groundwater Regime ......................................................................... 8
2.0 Landfill Gas Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Perimeter Monitoring Network .................................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Existing Network ..................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Site Features ........................................................................................... 8
2.1.3 Well Placement Limitations ......................................................................... 9
2.1.4 LFG Monitoring Well Construction ................................................................ 9
2.2 Monitoring and Reporting ........................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Frequency ............................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Personnel. .............................................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Equipment .............................................................................................. 9
2.2.4 Procedures ............................................................................................ .10
2.2.5 Precautionary Plan .................................................................................... 11
2.2.6 Record Keeping ....................................................................................... 11
2.2.7 Sampling Reports .................................................................................... .12
2.3 Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 12
3.0 Contingency Plan ............................................................................................................. .12
3 .1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Compliance Action Plan ............................................................................................ 13
3 .2.1 Immediate Action Plan .............................................................................. 13
3 .2.2 Reporting and Documentation ...................................................................... 13
3.2.3 Remediation Plan ..................................................................................... 13
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The Rutherford County Solid Waste Management Facility-South encompasses approximately 41 acres, permitted under Solid Waste Permit #81-02. The Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan (Plan), prepared by Odom Engineering, PLLC, presents a comprehensive landfill gas (LFG) monitoring program at the Rutherford County Landfill Facility-South (NC Solid Waste Permit #81-02); with the objective to provide clear guidelines and procedures for field personnel when monitoring for
landfill gas in the subsurface. This plan does not address landfill gas collection, or other air quality
regulations that may apply to this site, subject to the new source performance standards (NSPS) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
The proposed plan presents the rationale for the monitoring program as well as necessary actions required by the Owner to protect and safeguard the area surrounding the landfill and to satisfy North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules [13B.0544(d)]
for monitoring and controlling LFG; ensuring the measured concentration of methane
gas does not exceed the lower explosive limit at the facility boundary and 25 percent of the lower explosive limit for methane in facility structures. Landfill gas readings will be collected quarterly and results will be submitted to the Division if concentrations exceed the designated limit of l 00% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) at the current compliance landfill gas monitoring wells or exceed 25% of the LEL in any on-site structure. The landfill gas
monitoring plan is designed to be effective in landfill gas detection to protect the health and safety of North Carolina citizens from asphyxiation and explosive landfill gas hazards while considering site features that may affect the flow of landfill gas.
The Engineer utilized the best available site data, practices, experience and judgment to
develop this plan; however, the program may require modification and maintenance over time to accommodate changing landfill conditions, changing receptors in areas adjacent and around the landfill, or other conditions that cannot be fully anticipated. Maintenance suggestions are also provided to help identify secondary conditions that may require Plan updates. Facility conditions or unforeseen sampling variables that warrant
deviation from standard procedure will conform to the Solid Waste Section Landfill Gas
Monitoring Document (Guidance Document).
Uncontrolled LFG migration can result in property loss, injury, vegetative damage and intolerable odors. Landfill monitoring includes exposure to explosive gases. Operational and/or monitoring staff should be specifically trained in the management and response for situations such as fire or explosion and possess awareness of
changing conditions around these sites.
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1.2 Contact Information
In case of emergency, or if questions arise during implementation, please contact the following
1.2.1 Owner
Rutherford County 289 N. Main Street Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139 Phone: [phone]
Mr. James Kilgo -Solid Waste Manager
Email: j ames.kilgo@rutherf ordcountync. gov
1.2.2 Engineer
Odom Engineering, PLLC
169 Oak Street Forest City, North Carolina 28043 Phone: [phone]
Mr. David Odom, P .E., Owner
Email: [e-mail]
1.2.3 Solid Waste Regulatory Agency
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management:
Raleigh Central Office (RCO) 217 W. Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Phone: [phone]
Ms. Jackie Drummond, Compliance Hydrogeologist Email: [e-mail]
Mr. Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist
Email: [e-mail]
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1.3 Existing Site Conditions
The monitored area includes the closed MSW landfill, the property boundary and on-site structures.
1.3.1 Topography
The closed landfill is located on approximately 41 acres owned by Rutherford County. The
permitted facility boundary site is bound on the East by the Second Broad River and to the South by Avondale Landfill Road. Existing ground surface elevations in the Rutherford County Landfill Facility-South area generally range from EL 759 feet asl to EL 846 feet asl. The facility location is provided on Figure 1.
1.3 .2 Local Groundwater Regime
Groundwater in the upper-most aquifer generally flows through unconsolidated sediments southwest toward Cleghorn Creek and southeast towards an unnamed tributary of Stonecutter Creek. Discharge primarily occurs along the perennial streams existing at the southeast and southwest sides of the site. These conditions are considered typical of this area.
There are no obvious confining layers.
2.0 LANDFILL GAS MONITORING
2.1 Perimeter Monitoring Network
2.1.1 Existing Network
The existing LFG monitoring network for the Rutherford County Landfill includes thirteen
wells (LFG-1, LFG-2, LFG-3, LFG-4, LFG-5, LFG-6, LFG-7, LFG-8, LFG-9, LFG-10, LFG-11, LFG-12, LFG-13) for the closed MSW Landfill. The perimeter LFG monitoring system is designed to intercept potential migrating LFG. LFG-1 is located near the South boundary between the East and West boundary. LFG-2 is located along the South boundary near the East boundary .. LFG-3 is located near the intersection of the South and West
boundaries. LFG-4 is located along the West boundary between the North and South
boundary. LFG-5 is located near the intersection of the North and West boundary. LFG-6
and LFG-7 are located along the North boundary. LFG-8 is located along the North boundary near the intersection of the North and East boundary. LFG-9 is located at the intersection of the North and East boundary. LFG-10 is located along the East boundary. LFG-1 lis located southeast of the South boundary. LFG-12 & 13 are located along the
South boundary. Landfill gas monitoring locations are shown on Figure 2.
2.1.2 Site Features . The landfill property is bounded to the East by the Second Broad River and to the South by Avondale Landfill Road.
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2.1.3 Structure and Ambient Sampling
The (2) two training trailer facilities on-site are monitored quarterly in accordance with the NCDEQ LFG Guidance Document.
2.1.4 Well Placement Limitations
The LFG monitoring well locations were determined by the surrounding area
condition, soil type, waste location and nearby water bodies.
2.1.5 LFG Monitoring Well Construction
The existing monitoring wells are installed just above groundwater depth. Wells are screened with 2-inch diameter PVC IO-slot screen from the total well depth to between 5 feet and 10 feet below grade. Each well is completed with solid PVC riser pipe, a landfill gas monitoring well cap fitted with a stopcock valve or quick connect fitting and locking
outer steel casing. See Figure 3.
2.2 Monitoring and Reporting
Monitoring and reporting of LFG gas concentrations shall be performed in accordance with guidance by the Division of Waste Management document "Methane Monitoring Guidance" (www.wastenotnc.org/swhome/met_mon.html) and as outlined below.
2.2.1 Frequency
LFG monitoring will be conducted quarterly to insure that landfill gas does not exceed the lower explosive limit (LEL) at the current compliance landfill gas monitoring
wells and 25% LEL at facility structures. Modifications to monitoring frequency can be obtained through the Division.
If methane readings exceed the specified limits, protection of human health is the primary objective. Within seven days the landfill gas levels detected will be
recorded in the log with the steps taken to protect human health. Within 60 days
a remediation plan that describes the nature and extent of the problem as well as the proposed solution will be implemented, a copy of the plan will be recorded in the log and the Division will be notified.
2.2.2 Personnel
LFG monitoring will be performed by personnel trained in LFG hazards and explosive gas meter use. A designated landfill technician will be assigned to regular LFG monitoring duty.
2.2.3 Equipment
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Rutherford County will utilize a landfill gas instrument (GEM-2000) that meets the
Division Landfill Gas Monitoring Guidance requirements for methane, oxygen and carbon dioxide. See Appendix A.
2.2.4 Procedures
Prior to each monitoring event, portable methane field instruments will be
calibrated with a known calibration standard in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations. The equipment used calibration procedure and results for each sampling event will be indicated on the landfill gas sampling data sheet and will be included in the sampling report. An example data form is provided in AppendixB.
The following steps outline the procedure for the LFG well monitoring:
•Check calibration date on the meter and calibrate according tomanufacturer's instructions; allowing equipment to warm up properlyprior to use, per manufacturers direction.
$1 Purge sample tube for one minute before sampling.•Connect instrument tubing to sample port on the monitoring well withoutremoving the cap-See Appendix C.
@ Open the valve and record the stabilized reading. A stabilized readingwill not vary more than 0.5 percent by volume on the instrument's scale.Recorded readings will include the oxygen concentration, at two percentper volume or less to indicate air is not being drawn into the systemproviding false readings, and barometric pressure.
@ Record data on the monitoring log form provided in Appendix B.•Tum off the valve and disconnect the tubing.
@ If less than 50% LEL, move to next LFG monitoring well.
If deviation from the prescribed plan is warranted, sample integrity and adherence to the Guidance Document will be priority. Modifications will be noted on the sampling log.
If explosive gas concentrations equal to or greater than 50% of the LEL in a LFG monitoring well, personnel should implement the Precautionary Action Plan located in Section 2.2.5.
IF EXPLOSIVE GAS CONCENTRATIONS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 100%
OF THE LEL IN A LFG MONITORING WELLS, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS
SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY PERSONNEL:
(1)Recalibrate monitoring equipment and confirm results.(2)If results are confirmed, IMMEDIATELY contact the Solid Waste
Manager.
(3)Implement the Compliance Action Plan located in Section 3.2.
2.2.5 Precautionary Action Plan
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If explosive gas concentrations are equal to or greater than 50% of the LEL in a LFG monitoring well, personnel should perform the following additional steps at those locations:
e Measure gas pressure in the well head (in inches of water) using magnehelic gauge or other appropriate metering device.
G Record at least one additional gas concentration measurement, inside well just below the top of casing. •Evaluate surrounding area for potential receptors to or signs of LFGmigration. LFG can stress vegetation and can kill trees and grass by root
asphyxiation. Note stressed/dead vegetation areas on the monitoring
form.
Monitoring should be conducted in this manner for wells with concentrations equal to or greater than 50% LEL during monitoring events. Detailed procedure descriptions, actions performed and relevant sampling information should be
recorded, kept in the operating record and repmied to the Solid Waste Manager
and Engineer for further evaluation.
2.2.6 Record Keeping
Readings will be documented on the LFG monitoring log form provided in Appendix B. The Landfill Gas Monitoring Report Form will contain the facility name, permit number, type of landfill gas monitoring instrument used,
instrument calibration date, landfill gas monitoring event date, sample collector
name, instrument pump rate, ambient air temperature, and general weather conditions. For each well the sampler will record the well location or well identification, barometric pressure, time pumped (sec), time reading collected,% LEL, % methane by volume, % oxygen, % carbon dioxide and notes, observations
or comments relative to the sampling event.
Completed forms will be reviewed and initialed by the County Solid Waste Manager following each monitoring event and placed in the landfill operating records. Landfill gas monitoring logs will remain on file in the landfill office and/or the Rutherford
County Public Works Building at 131 N. Washington Street, Rutherfordton, North
Carolina 28139. These readings should be available for review by NCDEQ and EPA personnel on request. If readings above 100% LEL are measured at the current compliance landfill gas monitoring wells, a copy of the LFG monitoring form and an Environmental Data Reporting Form shall be submitted to NCDEQ with the implemented action.
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2.2.7 Sampling Reports
The facility name, permit number, landfill gas monitoring instrument type, calibration date, landfill gas monitoring event date, sample collector name,
instrumentation pump rate, ambient air temperature and general weather conditions will be included at the top of landfill gas documentation. For each
well the time pumped in seconds, barometric pressure, time stabilized reading
collected, % LEL, and % methane by volume and observations or comments will be documented.
Documentation will be recorded on the Landfill Gas Monitoring Report Logs provided by NC Division of Waste Management-Solid Waste Section or logs established in the same fashion. An example log is included in Appendix B.
2.3 Maintenance
Periodic maintenance and site observations shall be conducted routinely to address monitoring program components (at a minimum):
•Maintain access to monitoring well and gas well locations.
@ Observe landfill cover conditions, potential erosion areas, landfill seeps, odors,etc.•Monitoring well maintenance: operational locks, steel casing and concrete padconditions, etc.Note deficiencies on the monitoring forms and report to the Solid Waste Manager for repair or replacement as necessary.
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Odom
Engineering PLLC
169 Oak Street, Forest City, "I.C. 28043 ph: 828.247.4495 fax: [phone]
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GEM2xxx INSTRUMENTS .......................................................... 2
1.2 STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 BATTERY/CHARGING ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 INSTRUMENT CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 TURNING THE INSTRUMENT ON/OFF .................................................................................................. 5
1.7 WARM-UP SELF TEST ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.8 WARNING AND ERROR DISPLAY ......................................................................................................... 5
1.8.1 WARNING Displayed ............................................................................................................... 5
1.8.2 ERROR Displayed ................................................................................................................... 6
1. 9 SERVICE INFORMATION SCREEN ........................................................................................................ 6
1.10 TECHNICIAN ID SCREEN ................................................................................................................... 6
1.11 GAS READING SCREEN ..................................................................................................................... 6
1 .11 .1 Keypad Lock ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.12 OPTIONAL GAS PODS ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.13 MEMORY ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.13.1 Cold Start ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.13.2 Recover Readings ................................................................................................................... 8
1.13.3 Print Readings ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.14 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) INTERFERENCE ........................................................................................... 8
2 THE LANDTEC SYSTEM GAS ANALYZER MANAGER (LSGAM) SOFTWARE .................... 9
2.1 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 LANDT EC SYSTEM ONLINE USERS .................................................................................................. 9
2.3 OFFLINE USERS ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Installation with the CD .......................................................................................................... 1 O
2.3.2 Startup ................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Navigation .............................................................................................................................. 13
2.4 CONNECTING TO THE INSTRUMENT .................................................................................................. 14
2.5 CREATE A PROJECT / SELECT A PROJECT ........................................................................................ 15
2.6 ID SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Creating Comments ............................................................................................................... 17
2.6.2 Creating IDs ........................................................................................................................... 17
Importing DataField CS IDs ................................................................................................................. 22
2.6.3 Create a new project based upon IDs ALREADY IN THE INSTRUMENT: ............................. 22
2.7 CREATING YOUR SITE QUESTIONS ................................................................................................... 23
WORKING WITH DEVICE IDs ....................................................................................................................... 25
2.8 SENDING IDS TO THE INSTRUMENT .................................................................................................. 27
Clearing ID s from your instrument or Deleting a Project.. .................................................................... 30
CLEARING THE INSTRUMENT MEMORY ........................................................................................................ 31
2.9 INSTRUMENT SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 32
2.9.1 Alarm Settings ....................................................................................................................... 33
2.9.2 Data Logging ......................................................................................................................... 33
EVENT LOG ............................................................................................................................................... 34
2 .10 MISC OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 35
2.11 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................ 37
DOWNLOADING READINGS ......................................................................................................................... 38
CLEAR READINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 39
EXPORTING READINGS .............................................................................................................................. 40
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GENERAL OPERATIONS MENU .................................................................................................. 42
2.12 ZERO TRANSDUCERS .................................................................................................................. 42
2.13 UPDATE SITE DATA ..................................................................................................................... 43 2.14 DATA LOGGING (GA MODE ONLY) ................................................................................................ 43
2.15 OPERATING LANGUAGE ............................................................................................................... 43
2.16 VIEW DATA ................................................................................................................................. 43
2 .17 ADJUST CONTRAST ..................................................................................................................... 43 2.18 FIELD CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................... 43 2.18.1 Zero Channels ....................................................................................................................... 44
2.18.2 Span Channels ...................................................................................................................... 44
2.18.3 Factory Settings .................................................................................................................... 44
2.18.4 Last Field Cal ........................................................................................................................ 45 2.19 MODE OF OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 45
2.20 INFORMATION SCREEN ................................................................................................................ 45
NAVIGATION ............................................................................................................................................. 45
2.21 EXIT MENU ................................................................................................................................. 45
3 TAKING PROBE READINGS (GA MODE) .............................................................................. 46
3.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS .................................................................................................................... 46 3.2 UPDATE SITE DATA ........................................................................................................................ 46 3.3 TAKING READINGS-WITH ID .......................................................................................................... 46
3.4 TAKING READINGS-WITHOUT ID ................................................................................................... 48
3.5 TEMPERATURE PROBE READING ..................................................................................................... 49
3.6 CROSS-GAS EFFECTS .................................................................................................................... 49
3.6.1 Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen .................................................................................. 49
3.6.2 H2S, CO and other Optional Gas Pods .................................................................................. 49 3.6.3 GEM2xxx Plus Internal Electrochemical Cells for Measuring H2S and CO ............................ 50
4 TAKING EXTRACTION WELL READINGS (GEM MODE) ..................................................... 51
4.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS .................................................................................................................... 51 4.2 UPDATE SITE DATA ........................................................................................................................ 51 4.3 TAKING GAS AND FLOW READINGS (GEM MODE) ............................................................................ 51
5 FIELD OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 54
5.1 LANDFILL GAS GENERATION ........................................................................................................... 54 5.2 SUBSURFACE FIRES ....................................................................................................................... 54
5.3 TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROLLING LANDFILL GAS ............................................................................... 54
5.3.1 Controlling by Wellhead Valve Position ................................................................................. 55
5.3.2 Controlling by Wellhead Vacuum ........................................................................................... 55 5.3.3 Controlling by Gas Composition ............................................................................................ 55 5.3.4 Controlling by Flow Rate ....................................................................................................... 55 5.4 WELL FIELD MONITORING ............................................................................................................... 56
5.5 TYPICAL FIELD READINGS ............................................................................................................... 56
5.6 ABBREVIATED FIELD READINGS ....................................................................................................... 56
5.7 WELL FIELD ADJUSTMENT CRITERIA ................................................................................................ 57 5.8 ESTABLISHING TARGET FLOWS ....................................................................................................... 57 5.9 WELL FIELD OPTIMIZATION ............................................................................................................. 58
5.10 MIGRATION CONTROL-DEALING WITH POOR METHANE QUALITY ..................................................... 58
5.11 WELL FIELD ADJUSTMENT-PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES .................................................................. 58
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6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................. 59
7 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 60
7.1 FACTORY SERVICE ......................................................................................................................... 60
7.2 FACTORY SERVICE FACILITIES ......................................................................................................... 61
7.3 USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................... 61
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 62
7 .4 PHYSICAL. ...................................................................................................................................... 62
7.5 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................... 62
7.6 POWER SUPPLY .............................................................................................................................. 62
7.7 GAS RANGES ................................................................................................................................. 62
7.8 PUMP ······························································································································ ·············· 63
7.9 OPERATING CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................ 63
7 .10 OPTIONAL GAS PODS ..................................................................................................................... 63
7.11 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE LABELS AND STATEMENTS ..................................................................... 64
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1 Introduction
LANDTEC is the premier manufacturer of products, instruments and software for landfill gas extraction and regulatory monitoring compliance. LANDTEC has provided the landfill industry with a technologically innovative family of products for more than a decade. These products are the result of field-proven
experience in design, operation and maintenance of landfills for environmental compliance.
The GEM2000, GEM2000 Plus, GEM2NAV and GEM2NAV Plus instruments designed by LANDTEC, are specifically for use on landfills to monitor landfill gas (LFG) extraction systems, flares and migration control
systems. These instruments sample and analyze the Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen content of
LFG. The GEM instruments are not total hydrocarbon analyzers. The Plus versions (GEM2000 Plus and
GEM2NAV Plus) also sample and analyze Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen Sulfide. The NAV versions
(GEM2NAV and GEM2NAV Plus) include an integral GPS (Global Positioning System). The readings are
displayed and stored in the instrument and can be downloaded to a personal computer for reporting, analyzing and archiving. Since there are variations to the features of the instruments, this single manual is designed to cover all instrument versions. Throughout this manual, the term GEM2xxx is intended to refer
to ANY of the GEM instruments with a serial number above 10,000. Features specific to one particular
instrument will be designated within this manual to be specific for the particular instrument.
The GEM instruments are shipped in a protective hard case with a foam interior that offers additional protection, transportation convenience and component hardware storage. When properly sealed, the hard case is watertight. The hard case is equipped with a pressure relief valve (located under the handle on the
case) that is normally kept closed. If there is a change in elevation, the hard case may not open until the
pressure relief valve is opened to equalize internal pressure. When shipping an instrument to LANDTEC for
calibration or service, always ship it in the hard case to protect unit from damage. It is a good idea to also call and generate a Service or Repair Authorization (RA) prior to sending the instrument. This ensures proper routing of your instrument once it arrives at LANDTEC. The RA also will detail a list of reasons as to why the instrument is being returned for service. If an RA does not exist when the instrument arrives it can delay service of your instrument.
Carefully unpack the contents of the instrument package, inspect and inventory them. The following items
should be contained in your package:
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>-The GEM2000, GEM2000 Plus, GEM2NAV or GEM2NAV Plus instrument (Plus instruments have a
Silver Keyboard and the numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 will be white on a blue background with a red
highlight.) >-Operation Manual >-Registration/Warranty Card >-Soft carrying case with replaceable protective window and carrying strap >-Clear¼" vinyl sampling hose assembly (5 ft.) with external water trap filter assembly >-Blue ¼" polyurethane pressure sampling hose (5 ft.) >-Spare internal particulate filter element >-Polypropylene male connector (hose barb) connects to blue & clear tubing >-Spare O-rings for the male connectors >-Spare external water trap filter element >-100-240 volt battery charger>-Software on CD-ROM >-USB communications cable
� Temperature probe (optional)
� Hard carrying case
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Complete the Registration/Warranty Card and return it to LANDTEC. The model and serial numbers are
located on the back of the instrument.
Immediately notify shipping company if the instrument or accessories are damaged due to shipping. Please keep all packaging material and take pictures to document the damage. Next, contact
LANDTEC immediately so that a claim can be established with the shipping company.
For questions regarding instrument operation and procedures, please contact LANDTEC at the regional office of your choice. General Operational Features
1.1 Physical Characteristics of the GEM2xxx instruments
1 Exhaust Port
2 Temperature I Gas Pod / Communications Socket (Connector "A")
3 Power Socket (Connector "B'')
4 Particulate Filter Housing ( on back of instrument)
5 Sample Inlet, Static or System Pressure Port
6 Impact Pressure Port
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(Z) <v key
@ ® key, down arrow, 'v' cursor key, scroll down ® ® key
@ @ key, (zero) key, Backlight operation, Keyboard Lock (press and hold for 2 second to activate keyboard lock, press again to deactivate the lock)
Pump Operation, Pump On/Off, Backspace Key (press and hold for 1 second to backspace)
._I Enter/Store key
@) Red Power Button, On-Off (Press and Hold for 2-3 seconds for normal On-Off function, Press and Hold for 15 seconds to forcibly turn off the instrument)
1.2 Storage
Do not keep the instrument in the trunk of a car or shed because it may be exposed to temperature
extremes.
After use or before storing the instrument it should be purged with clean nitrogen or air. Purging with
nitrogen may prolong the oxygen sensor's life. When not in use, instruments and accessories should be
kept clean, dry and warm inside of their hard case.
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The instrument batteries should be discharged and fully charged at least once every four weeks regardless
of indicated charge state. The discharge function may be carried out with the use of the Data Logging Function in GA mode of operation.
1.3 Battery/Charging
The Battery Charger IS NOT covered by the unit UL certification. Warning -To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, charge batteries only in an area known to be non-hazardous" or
equivalent.
The battery used in the GEM2xxx instrument is an encapsulated six cell, Nickel Metal Hydride pack. This type of battery is not as susceptible to "memory effects" as Nickel Cadmium batteries, although it is not
recommended that the unit be given short-term charges. When the flashing LED indicates 'Trickle Charge"
the charging is completed and the unit should be disconnected from the charger.
The battery charger indicates when the unit is charging, charged or if there is a fault. A full charge should
take approximately 2 hours.
1.4 Instrument Certification
The GEM2xxx is UL/Sira certified for use in hazardous locations. Specifically certified as to intrinsic safety for use in hazardous locations Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib d IIA T1 (Ta=32°F to +104°F).
When the GEM2xxx instrument is in the hazardous area it shall only be externally attached via connector A
to devices that are marked with the UL File Number E203142
For the certification to remain intact it is vital that the instructions in this manual are followed closely and
repair of this equipment be carried out in accordance with the applicable code of practice by an approved
repair facility. See section 7.2 for a list of authorized repair locations.
It is the responsibility of the operator to determine the protection concept and classification required for a particular application.
1.5 Safety Information
The GEM2xxx instruments are normally used for measuring gases from landfill sites. Inhalation of any gas may be harmful to health and in some cases may be fatal. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that they are adequately trained in the safety aspects of the gases being used and that appropriate procedures
be followed. In particular, where hazardous gases are being monitored or used the gas exhausted from the
analyzer must be piped to an area where it is safe to discharge the gas. Hazardous gas can also be expelled from the instrument when purging with clean air.
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1.6 Turning the Instrument On/Off
When switching the instrument on, a long beep will sound, followed by the LANDTEC logo being displayed
and the self-test will commence. Whenever a key is pressed the unit will emit a short 'beep' as an acknowledgement. This function cannot be turned off.
When switching the instrument off, the On/Off button must be held down for approximately 2-3 seconds, at
which point a clean air purge will be carried out. If for any reason the instrument 'locks-up' and will not
switch off, press and hold the On/Off button for 15 seconds. This will force the instrument to switch off.
1.7 Warm-up Self Test
When switched on, the instrument will briefly display the LANDTEC logo and perform a predetermined self­
test sequence taking approximately 30 seconds, during this time many of the instrument's functions are
tested, including:
•General operation
•Pump function
•Gas flow measurement
•Calibration
•Backlight function
•Solenoid function
During the self-test, the following information is also displayed:
•Software version
•Serial Number
•Calibration due date
•Date format
•Operating language
•Communication Baud rate
Depending upon your version of GEM2xxx instrument you may see additional items listed from the self-test as well.
1.8 Warning and Error Display
During the self-test, if any operational parameters are out of specification or the pre-programmed recommended calibration/service date has passed errors or warnings may be displayed. Only three
errors/warnings can be displayed at any time. To ascertain if more errors occurred, use the ·,: and 'v' key
to scroll up/down the list, to exit from this screen press the "Enter/Store" key 'J'.
1.8.1 WARNING Displayed
All warnings displayed will be prefixed by the word "WARNING' followed by a relevant description. Two types of warnings may be displayed.
1.General warnings that may not have an effect on the instrument's function and those where the self-test
has detected a function that is outside the usual programmed operating criteria (e.g. Battery charge low,memory nearly full, etc.).2.Specific warnings of operational parameters that can affect the performance of the instrument (e.g. 02 Cell out of calibration, CH4 out of calibration, CO2 out of calibration, etc.).
The most likely reason for the errors is either an incorrect user calibration, or sensor failure. If an incorrect
user calibration has caused the warning, it should be correctable by way of returning the instrument to
factory settings, zeroing or carrying out a user calibration as necessary for the relevant function.
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1.8.2 ERROR Displayed
All errors displayed will be prefixed by the word 'ERROR' followed by a number and description. The errors
detected by the self-test are usually caused by a user calibration being out of specification or possibly memory corruption. This will have an effect on the functionality of the instrument and should be corrected
before use (e.g. 01 -User cal data, CH4 reading or channel out of specification, 02 -User cal data, CO2 reading out of specification).
If any other Warnings or Errors are displayed, contact a LANDTEC Authorized Service Facility for further information.
1.9 Service Information Screen
Upon self-test completion, the instrument will display service information including when the next
manufacturers service is due, what type of service agreement the instrument is under (if applicable), and
when the last factory gas check was performed. To exit from this screen press the "Enter/Store" key '.J'.
1.10 Technician ID Screen
The Technician ID screen is displayed after the Service Information screen. It is not necessary to input a
Technician ID but it is suggested to do so for record purposes. Up to four characters can be entered to
identify the technician performing the readings. This technician ID will be appended to all readings that are taken until the instrument is turned off. To change the Technician ID simply turn the instrument off and back
on again. The Technician ID can be input through a virtual key board shown on the instruments display.
Letters or numbers can be selected by using the 'A' and 'v' keys to scroll up/down and the '<' and '>' to
scroll left and right. Pressing the "Enter/Store" key '.J' will select the highlighted character. Once the Technician ID is selected, or to bypass selecting any characters press the '(J)' button.
1. 11 Gas Reading Screen
After inputting or bypassing the Technician ID, the instrument will go into the Gas Reading screen, also considered the normal operation screen. All operations are carried out from this starting point. The
following information is displayed in various boxed sections at this time: •Current programmed time and date•Current selected ID code•Pump status•Pump run time
•Three main constituent gases -CH4, CO2, 02 (in %)•Two minor gases -CO & H2S and indication of H2 (GEM2xxx Plus instruments only)•Balance gas•Last read time/date (if previous data is in memory)•Technician ID•External devices (displays pod type or temperature probe readings when attached)•% LEL CH4 (if selected through LSGAM)•Barometric pressure reading.•Current relative pressure reading (GA mode only)•Gas Pod or Temperature Probe reading (if connected)•Battery Charge graph (5 segment, flashes at 20% remaining)
•Memory Usage graph (5 segment, flashes at 5% remaining)
Other options:
(J) Menu Allows access to all instrument user functions.
G.> Next ID / GPS
Screen / (5) Measure Flow
(2) Previous Reading
.J Store Reading
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Allows the next ID to be selected (if IDs are available). (GPS Screen is for GEM2NAV Models when ID's are not used) For GEM mode only.
Allows the previous reading of the selected ID to be viewed (if data is available). Stores the current displayed reading. (GA mode only)
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1.11.1 Keypad Lock
After the instrument enters into the Gas Reading Screen, and from this point forward, the keypad can be
locked by pressing and holding the backlight key for approximately 2 seconds. A message will display at
the bottom of the display instructing you that to release the lock you will need to press and hold the backlight button.
1. 12 Optional Gas Pods
Optional Gas Pods are available for use with the instruments. These pods are available for a variety
different gases. For certain gases, more than one PPM range may be available; consult with a sale
representative for the Gas Pod that would best meet your specific needs. Connection to the instrument is
made via the communications socket and exhaust port. The detected PPM level is displayed in the upper right area of the gas read screen and is saved in the same manner as the other gas readings. The Gas Pods are not classified as intrinsically safe they should not be attached or detached from the instrument in
hazardous areas.
Gas Type Range (PPM) Resolution (PPM)
H2S 0-50 0.1
0-200 1.0 0-5000 35 co 0-1000 1.0
S02 0-20 0.1 0-100 1.0
H2 0-1000 1.0
HCN 0-100 1.0
Gas Pods are intended for use as an inexpensive detection means and not for regulatory reporting
purposes. If a Gas Pod, indicates the presence of the pod's selected gas, further testing should be performed with regulatory approved instrumentation. LANDTEC recommends that field calibration be performed using the relevant gas and concentration, prior to sampling with a Gas Pod. If calibrated properly, the accuracy of these Gas Pods are typically 5-10% Full Scale. Certain gases used to calibrate gas pods may be dangerous or fatal to your health. Be familiar with material safety data sheets (MSDS) prior to using
any gas.
1.13 Memory
The instrument's memory is volatile. It is maintained by a battery back-up system, which will maintain the
memory while the battery is being charged.
The memory is not to be used as a permanent storage medium and any data should be downloaded to a computer with permanent storage as soon as possible. An Instrument should never be stored for prolonged periods with valuable data in its memory.
When using the instrument please cover the communications and charging sockets with their "dust plugs".
Although unlikely, sudden shocks, high levels of electromagnetic interference or static discharge may cause memory corruption or loss. Additionally the use of cell phones or other high powered devices near the instrument may cause radio frequency interference and may cause memory corruption or loss. If this
occurs, the instrument may need to be Cold Started and the calibration reset to factory settings before
further use. NOTE: Cold Starting will erase all data in the instrument including resetting the
following to default values:
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•Language Settings
•Screen Contrast Setting
•Mode of Operation
•Field Calibration
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1.13.1 Cold Start
THIS FUNCTION SHOULD BE USED ONLY AS A LAST RESORT. (For Gas Calibration Error Messages, confirm that Factory Settings and User Calibration are done).
A Cold Start should only be carried out to correct an instrument if no other course of action has proved
successful. This function WILL ERASE the instrument memory entirely. After a cold start is performed the user will need to reset the instrument to factory settings, perform a field calibration, reset the internal time/date to the default settings, and load device IDs into the instrument. Please note that the time/date
and device IDs may only be updated through the communication software. They cannot be updated
manually.
To carry out a cold start, turn the instrument on, before the instrument enters into the self-test screen press
and continue to hold the '.J' key until a pass code entry screen is displayed. At this point the 'J' key may be
released. Enter the pass-code 12345 and press 'J' to confirm.
After the pass-code entry has been accepted, the instrument serial number will be displayed along with the
hours in use, pump run time and service dates. There are four options from this screen;
1 -Cold Start 2 -Recover readings
3 -Print readings
0 -Exit
ONLY select option '1' if a Cold Start is to be carried out. Press key '1' to confirm this operation or press
key 'O' to continue with normal operation. If you select '1' to confirm the cold start a message will be
displayed confirming the cold start operation and all memory will be cleared. The instrument will continue to the technician ID screen.
1.13.2 Recover Readings
THIS FUNCTION SHOULD BE USED ONLY AS A LAST RESORT.
Recover readings is a low level memory function that should only be used as a last resort if all your readings were inadvertently deleted and you know how many readings you had. This function moves the
memory buffer and can cause instrument corruption. Contact LANDTEC before attempting to recover
readings. After using this function, it is recommended that you download data from the GEM and then
perform a cold start to ensure all memory is cleared and returned to an initialized state.
1.13.3 Print Readings
This function is performed as a technical support diagnostic tool and can assist LANDTEC personnel in
troubleshooting certain types of problems.
1.14 Radio Frequency (RF) Interference
The gas sensors, especially the Methane sensor, are sensitive to RF interference.
Any device that transmits radio waves can cause your gas readings to fluctuate. Cell phones are the most
common cause of the problem. You should never use your cell phone while you are taking gas readings.
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2 The LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) Software
Beginning with GEM2xxx serial number 10000 and above, LSGAM is the only software that will communicate with the instrument.
2.1 Configuration Options
The GEM2xxx and LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) software can be utilized in a
number of ways: •Configured for operation with the LANDTEC System online service•Used offline as a local application storing information on the desktop/laptop computer•Use of the GEM2xxx out of the box without software; (this does not allow the user to generate flow rate
values, select comments or select IDs with the instrument. This also prevents downloading of readings
to the computer. It also does not allow the user to correct the time and date or to clear the memory,
unless cold started.)
2.2 LANDTEC System Online Users
The procedures included in this section are intended for those who connect to the LANDTEC System online service. The LANDTEC System is an online collaboration tool to Collect, Validate, Analyze, and Communicate information based on field data obtained using LANDTEC instrumentation.
If you are a currently registered user on the LANDTEC System, please log in at
http://www.landtecsystem.com/. If you are not currently using the LANDTEC System, you may register by
contacting LANDTEC in the US: [phone] or International: [phone].
Online reference for using LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) with the LANDTEC System can be found under the About � Help & Support menu within the LANDTEC System.
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If you do not have login information please contact LANDTEC System Technical Support at [phone] extension 6131. Alternately, you may contact your local LANDTEC office for informationon connecting to the LANDTEC System online service.
2.3 Offline Users
The procedures included in the section describe use of the LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager (LSGAM) Software while NOT connected to the LANDTEC System online service.
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2.3.1 Installation with the CD
System Requirements
•Windows XP, Vista, 7
•Pentium 750MHz or faster
•128MB RAM
•200MB Hard Drive Space Available
•CD-ROM Drive•Available USB port
NOTE: The computer may need some administrative privileges to install the program. Program may
run on other versions of Windows but LANDTEC has not tested the program on older versions of windows or with lesser processor and memory requirements. As part of LANDTEC's continual improvement process, LANDTEC has consolidated its product information and instrument communications software into one menu structure. On your memory stick or CD you will
find technical information, instrument communication software, USB cable drivers, videos and instrument
manuals.
To install the USB Cable Drivers and LSGAM (instrument communication software) from this media format,
you will need to place your CD or memory stick into your computer. If you have a CD it should
automatically start. If you have a memory stick, you may have to browse to it in your computer and then
click on the ClickHereToStart.htm icon.
Once the media opens, you will need to choose your appropriate application area from one of the
application categories. This example is for a GEM2NAV instrument being used on a Landfill Gas
application. After the page opens you'll click on the link titled Instrument Communications Software(LSGAM) & USB Cable Driver.
Step A
-Click on LANDFILL GAS
Step C
-Install Components of the Instrument
Communication Software
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Step E
-Choose"Step 2 -Install LSGAM Software"
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The software will automatically update if an internet connection is available when the software starts. This
software has been tested with Windows XP. Partial testing on Windows Vista and Windows 7 is complete
and the software is performing as expected.
Should you have any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our Software support group can be
reached at [phone] x6131 or [e-mail]
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The instrument communicates to the computer by means of a USB. This USB cable requires drivers to be
installed prior to use on the computer. From the CD (or USB memory stick) choose the first option
"Step 1-Install USB Drivers"
The Java programming is an import part of this software and will be loaded with the CD install. If you have
internet access, it is recommended to update your java to the latest version by going to http://www.sun.com
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then click the Java Icon under the "downloads" section. Once at the Java downloads you'll see links to
download the latest version of Java for your computer. The java icon, shown below, will be in the task tray
at the bottom of your computer screen where your time is shown. There will also be a GAM log icon, shown
below, that will be created on your desk top during installation.
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2.3.2 Startup
Up Once the USB cable drivers are installed and you've checked for the latest Java Runtime from the www.sun.com website, click on "Step 2 -Install LSGAM". LSGAM will install placing an Icon on your desktop and a new Start Menu Group named LANDTEC.
Starting LSGAM can be easily done by doing one of the following:
Double-Click on the Desktop icon.
OR -go to;
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2.3.3 Navigation
The LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager User Interface allows for easy access and navigation to various utilities to use the LANDTEC portable instrument on a day to day basis. The following is a general description of the user interface.
LANDTEC System Login When LSGAM is used with the LANDTEC System online service, the username and password will be entered in the screen below, if you are using LSGSM as a desktop application the User Id and Password
fields do not need to be filled in.
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The Progress section indicates the status of the current process. For example, when starting up LSGAM, this will show you the activity of the software.
The Instrument section displays whether or not an instrument is connected. This also downloads the IDs,
readings, and comments. If an instrument is found the following details are shown about the instrument:
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1.Connect the GEM2xxx with the USB or RS-232 Download Cable to your Computer
2.Instrument must be powered ON and in the Gas Reading screen3.Launch the LSGAM software by clicking on the icon on your desktop
This is the first screen you will see when starting the program.
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Once the software is installed on your computer with an internet connection this instrument communications program has Auto application updates. This enables you to always have the most current version of the instrument communications LSGAM.
If an update to LSGAM is available, you will see this notice when connected to the internet.
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Downloading application.
Name: LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager
Publisher: Land tee North America
Click on OK this will return you to the desktop and you will then need to click on the again. LSGAM shortcut
The GEM2xxx must be connected to computer and turned ON. It must also be in the Gas Reading screen.
The LSGAM software will automatically download any information in the instrument including readings, comments and IDs.
Note: Connection of instrument to computer should not be performed in a hazardous area.
A new instrument containing no information will display only the instrument information: Serial Number,
Version, Operating Mode, Instrument Date, Service Due Date, Number of IDs, Number of Readings,
Available Memory, and Battery Level.
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2.5 Create a Project I Select a Project
Service Due Date: Mar 1, 2010 3: : -; PM
Number of Ids: 0 Number of Readngs: l
Available MemOfy: , •
Battery Level: Charg'"2:.:.:_
Projects are a collection of Device IDs and their associated reading history. A project can be created using
LSGAM to contain a group of sequenced IDs and chronological history of instrument readings.
To create a Project, click on the Project menu and select New Project.
Delete Current ProJect
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Comments ..
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Number of Ids: 0
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Upon selecting New Project ... you will be prompted to enter a Project Name and select from one of three options.
Pleas� enter a name for your ne'H project
Qi C,:eate a new empty proJect
Create a r.ew QrOJe:Ct Vt'ith comments and site questions from current pro)ect
Cr�ate a new proJect from the data in my instrument
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Create a New Empty Project
This option creates a blank project where you configure all IDs and Comments.
Create a New Project with comments and site questions from a Current Project Selecting this option allows the user to create a new project that will have the same Comments and Site
Questions as an existing project.
Create a New Project from the data in a GEM2xxx instrument
This option will create a New Project and automatically associate the IDs, Comments, and Site Questions that exist in the connected portable instrument.
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2.6 ID Setup
An ID represents a physical sampling point in the field. An ID can be allocated to field components such as
extraction wellheads, gas transmission lines, or passive monitoring probes. LSGAM allows users to
configure an ID for each sampling point in order to obtain accurate readings with LANDTEC portable instrumentation
IDs are created, modified, and removed from the Project Setup tab in the software.
2.6.1 Creating Comments
Comments should be setup prior to creating new IDs The user can define Comments that can be
associated with a reading in the portable instrument.
If you selected Create a New Project, when creating your project, you will need to click on the Create Comments button. Comments can be entered in this setup screen or loaded from a file and will be
displayed in the user interface.
Typical Comments Might Include
Valve Fully Open
Valve Partially Open
Valve Closed
Air Leak in Wellhead
Water BlockaQe in Header
Surging at well
Sample Port Needs Replacement
More Vacuum Needed
5 Day Recheck
2.6.2 Creating IDs
There are several ways to input IDs to the Project. The following describes each process:
Creating new IDs with LSGAM
To create a new ID using the LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager, Right Click on the left ID pane
beneath your active project and select the Add New ID option.
The Add New ID form will be displayed. From the ID Information tab of this form, entry of the following is
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available:
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•Well: An active gas extraction well connected to a piping network which may require a flow rate reading.•Sample Port: A sample point along a gas transmission line that may require a flow rate.•Probe: A passive gas migration monitoring probe that does not require a flow rate.
The GEM2xxx calculates flow rate values specific to each device type (listed above). The available flow
devices programmed in GEM mode are listed below.
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Flow Devices:
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Figure 1 -ACCU-FLO Vertical Wellhead
Figure 2 -ACCU-FLO Horizontal Wellhead
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Impact/Total Pressure Port
Static Pressure Port
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Figure 4 -Orifice Plate (WellSide)
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Flow Device Name Programmed in GEM Orientation Size System
Pressure
ACCU-FLO 1.5V Vertical 1.5 inch
ACCU-FLO 1.5H Horizontal 1.5 inch ACCU-FLO 2V Vertical 2.0 inch
ACCU-FLO 2H Horizontal 2.0 inch
ACCU-FLO 3V Vertical 3.0 inch
ACCU-FLO 3H Horizontal 3.0 inch
Orifice Plate
Pitot Tube
User Input
Orifice Plate WellSide
ACCU-FLO-1.5V (System Pressure) Vertical 1.5 inch ./
ACCU-FLO-1.5H (System Pressure) Horizontal 1.5 inch ./
ACCU-FLO-2V (System Pressure) Vertical 2.0 inch ./
ACCU-FLO-2H (System Pressure) Horizontal 2.0 inch ./
ACCU-FLO-3V (System Pressure) Vertical 3.0 inch ./
ACCU-FLO-3H (System Pressure) Horizontal 3.0 inch ./
Orifice Plate-System Side (System Pressure) ./
Pitot Tube (System Pressure) ./
User Input (System Pressure) ./
Orifice Plate WellSide (System Pressure) ./
Pipe Diameter: The pipe inside diameter (ID) is required for Orifice Plate and Pitot Tube type flow devices.
Orifice Diameter: The field for orifice bore diameter is available for all Orifice Plate flow devices.
Pump Run Time: Indicates the duration the instrument's pump will run while sampling for the selected ID
Device Information: Allows the user to enter general information for the device. This will display on the
screen of the instrument if the user chooses the @ View ID Details option from the ID selection screen on
the instrument.
ID QUESTIONS
There are 5 Question Types that can be selected: •None -No question will be prompted to the user•Alphanumeric -An alphanumeric answer can be entered when taking a reading•Numeric - A numeric only answer can be entered when taking a reading•Multiple Comment selection -Up to 8 comments that may be appropriate for this device ID can be
selected in the ID setup. Then one or all of the comments can be selected when taking a reading.•Single comment selection -Up to 8 comments that may be appropriate for this device ID can beselected in the ID Setup but only one comment can be selected when taking a reading. Commentsrelated to valve position are often used with a Single Comment Selection because the valve can only be
in one position.
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Importing DataField CS IDs
--­..._.._._,..y -,n--... ---·
If you have existing ID files from DataField CS v3.2.x, these files can be imported by LSGAM. To begin this
operation select the Import IDs ... option from the Project menu.
New Project... Ctrl� N
Save Current Project Ctrl+ S
Delete Current Project
Import Ids ...
Exit
t.. . ......... :r.------�1
Select an ID file generated by DataField CS v3.2.x .
...
2.6.3 Create a new project based upon IDs ALREADY IN THE INSTRUMENT:
To create a Project based on the information in the instrument, select Create a new project from the data
in my instrument.
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Creole le·,,, Fro;ec
Please enter a name for your new proJect
ACME Gas Producers
Q:._eate a new empty project Create a ne'N 12fOJect Wtth comments and site questions from current project o Create _c,_ ne·N proJect fr�_ the data.,_ mY 111strume0t
Units of measurement <> US Unlts (Imperial) r1etr1c Ur11ts
� q';,r,-;i I �ancel
Note: When using the Creating a new project from the data in the instrument option, only IDs NOT associated with other projects will be created into the new project.
Creating a Device ID that does not measure flow Example-Probe or Sample Port
If there is no flow device you will choose User Input. When choosing the User Input option you will need to enter the appropriate pipe inside diameter and pump run time.
This ID is then generally sent to the GA mode [Landfill Gas Analyzer] of the instrument. Because this mode
of the instrument does not read flow will not show the pressure readings screens that are in the GEM mode for vacuum and impact pressures.
� Add l\ew Id
I Id Informatio,;-1 [d Quesbons
Device ld: ALFPOO0 I DeVKe ype: Flow Dev,ce: Internal Pipe Diameter:
Ortfi<.� O.ai eter·
-------
Probe User�t ---0.5 ., .,
------
-
Pump Run Time: 2'l0 Seconds LAT: ----LONG: ·-Dev,ce Informabon: P::cobe nea= Scale :iouael
I Qone ! I �ancel I
2. 7 Creating your Site Questions
�
-
. .
Site questions are setup in the same manner as ID questions however unlike ID questions, the answers for
Site questions will apply to all subsequent readings until the site question is updated. A total of 5 site
questions can be sent to your instrument. These must be updated each time you use the GEM. This is done
by going to the CD Menu selection on the instrument and choosing [Update Site Data]
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The options for questions are Alphanumeric -Numeric -Multiple or Single comment selection.
Setup Site Que; ,on;
1 Que;ti� I Quesbon3 j Ques!Jon4 r ��
Question Type: Nooer---,,,--=--:=-=-:=:�==--==-:--,::===-=,�.
Alphanumeric Numeric Multiple comment selection Single comment selection
I !lone j CanceJ
---------�
Load gom F,le
These Site Questions may be used again with another project by selecting the Create New Project and create new project with comments and site questions from current project.
� LANDT EC Syste,,-, Ga:; Analy;:er Manager I LS Edition
Leiete Current PrcJect
Add Id.
Import Id,
Comment,.. C rl•C
S • Q ,en,ons... Ctrl•Q
Exit
Create ew ProJe<t
oute
Please enter a name for your new project
ACME2
C[eate a new empty project
No ID Found m Instrument
o �reate a new Qroject with comments and s,te guesbons fi-om current P'9J.�.,.tj
Crtate a new project fi-om the data 111 my ,nstrument
Units of measurement
g US Un[ts (Imperial} t:1etric Uruts
I Qone ] I !:;ancel
Instr .n>6lt
I_·"'�
Sena! Number: GM: 1953 Version: ters.onJ.m., 09/21,09 Operating Mode: GEM Units: llT\:)enal Instrument Date: Oct 14 2C092 46�B Pl ServtceDueDate: Marl, 103:� :14PM Number of Ids: 0 Number of Readw1gs: l Available Memory: Battery Level: __ Char_9fl9�-· �···--
The project will be created and the IDs, Comments, and Site Questions that exist in the instrument will be applied to the new project.
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Working with Device IDs
Once some IDs are added to your project you may need to occasionally edit them or reference them. First
select the project which you want to work with from the project drop down list.
ProJect Instrument
Current Instrument Contents
Device Id
LSGWOOO!
� I S;;_nd to Instrument
Flow Dev,ce
Placing the mouse cursor over a specific device ID will show detailed information about that ID.
PrO)K1
Dr ·e Id
ALFPOOOJ ACM[ c;.., P1<l<lu,�1> ll<><•IJ
p •
D ICt! I . 0
Pun, Run l 1me.· Z-10
l11!tJ: Pr n,,11 S-(.,1 Heu
Flow ICC: u��f !11pu1
Ptpe Di•miett.r. 0 5 ,n
Quntlcn; t..Jo Qu,,11011 Qu 1t,on. N Quiit,on
u6t1cru N�Mt1c,n
Int11Vi I
r.M£1 I h U urnf'fil ]
flow Dev_ ..
lSGWOOOl -.Cc:u-Mo lV (5yst� P't6��}
To edit a Device ID, right click on the desired device and select Edit Device ID.
ACME Gos Prorucers (local)
Oev,ce Id
To delete an existing ID, right click on the desired device and select Delete Selected Device ID(s).
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U-ld
L lri l
"
AlFt1WOO�
l Co,,,....,,,to J [ £,to Que•
• [ .. I
1 r AQd ld I l , '°" J
... lAV
Upon clicking on Delete Selected Device ld(s) you will see the line strikeout.
Project
ACME Gas Producers (Local)
Device Id
ALFP000!
ALFMW002
Flow Device
Instrument
1Current Insb·ument Contents
Device Id
LSGW000! -----
llt.lfl•IJf'f'nfk" no-: I
Ava.lMLla M 1lOC y: ----..JI-­
I! y \,,.yp,4t
... ,
Flow Device
.. )
orl It
V�! Q,0, P(yt: OM1
�d to lnstrLrnent
* Ii] The computer Icon will now display a red over the imag�. This indicates that the IDs are NOT saved.
Deleted IDs are displayed with a line through the information on the screen. To restore a deleted ID, right click on the ID and click Restore Selected Device ID(s).
Note: Deleted /D's can only be restored while the project state is unsaved. Once saved, the ID changes are
saved and restoration cannot be completed.
Once all work with the device ID's is complete, click on the Save button.
LANDTEC
Project save complete L ..... oK __ J
After clicking on OK, the device is removed and the computer icon returns to the unaltered state D.
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ProJect
AO�E Gas Producers ocal)
Dev,ce Id
ALFPOOO!
ALFMl'/002
Flow Device
User Input
- -Aau4'1ol5H --- --------
-------1 --
2.8 Sending IDs to the instrument
Instrument
Current Instrument Contents
Device Id Flow Device
Once IDs have been created in the project, they must be uploaded to the instrument. To perform this operation, select the desired IDs from the left hand table under the Project name (computer side), left click and hold while dragging the IDs to the right hand table and release the mouse button. This is action is know
as a "Drag & Drop".
Three basic methods of selecting IDs exist.
•Select Specific ID(s)
•Select a Range of IDs
•Select All IDs
Specific IDs
To Select Specific List of IDs, place the mouse arrow at the edge of the first cell and hold down the left
Ctrl key. Now click the next ID cell that you wish to select. Repeat this as many times as necessary.
Pl'Oject Instrument
1Currcnt ln�trumcnt Contents , 1 I Sc.!_� t� Irn;t.r�1ent _ j
llnw(>f,iv1r"
A1.1.11 flu zv (�·f11lnu1 01••i:n11•)
Ao::c11-t-k> ,N ($v�te111 i-Te.1111·.-)
Selected IDs (shown as Highlighted). Arrow depicts "Drag & Drop" action after selection.
Now "Drag & Drop" the IDs from the left (computer window) to the right (instrument window). During the
"Drag &Drop" process, the arrow will change to5l.
ProJect Instrument
ACME Gas Producers (local) Current Instrument Contents
De,·lce ld
LSGWOOOl
ALFMV/004
�, [ �nd tolnstn..rnent
Flow Dev,ce
Accu-Flo 'l>I (System Pressure)
User Input
Accu-Flo !. SH
Accu-flo 2V
The selected IDs ALFP001, ALFMW002, and ALFMW004 now appear on the Right (Instrument) side. At
this point the IDs are on the Instrument side but have NOT been sent to the instrument. The instrument
with the red * [81 indicates this unsent ID state. Click on the Send to Instrument button I�"'""'�"'" ' 11 to
send these IDs to the instrument.
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ProJect
: ACME Gas Producers (Local)
ALFMW00S -ALFMWO06--r
ALFMW007 __ 1 __ ALFMW008 --i-- --Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressu"re} ---·-ALFM\0/009 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pr�su..'.:_e?__ __
Instrument
I current Instrument Contents ..-l I S�nd to Instn.ment
Device Id Flow Device
LSGW000 l j Accu-Flo 2V (Svstem Pressure) _ ALFGW00 J __ .1,_ ____ "._CC�I'?. 2V (Syste"2_Pre�S<J� ----t ALFP000 l User Input ALFMW002 I Accu-Flo l. SH ----A,--ccu-Flo 2V -------1
After the IDs are sent to the instrument, the instrument [§Lill appear without the red *
Range of IDs
To Select A Range of IDs, place the mouse arrow at the edge of the first cell and hold down the left shiftke Now click the last cell in the ran e. The entire selected ran e will now be selected.
Project
ACME Gas Producers (LocaQ
Device Id
ALFPOO0! _! __ _ALFM\0/002
Flow Device
User Input Accu-Flo !.SH ALFMW003 ALFMW004 ALFMW00S
Accu-Flo ?v (System Pressure) -.------Acru.flo 2V Accu.flo 3H
Instrument
Current Instrument Contents
Device d
LSGW000l
S1:nd to Instrument j
Flow Device
Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) Accu.flo ?v (System Pressure) User Input Accu-Flo t. SH Accu-Fl·-07'!1/ __ _
As with selecting specific IDs once the IDs are selected, they are moved to the Instrument side by "Drag &
Drop". The Instrument icon will appear with a red* and the ID's will need to be sent to the instrument.
Project
ACME Gas Producei-s (Local)
DeVtee Id ALFPOOOI ALFMW002 ALFMW003
Flow Device User Input Accu-Flo !.SH Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) Accu-Flo 2V �-Flo3H
Instrument
rrent Instrument Contents
LSGW000I ALFGW00J ALFP000I ALFMl'/002
Fk:>wDevice Accu-flo 2V (System Pressure) AcOJ-Flo ?v (System Pressure) User InDUt
Click on the Send to Instrument button Ii �"'�"""' ' 11 to send these IDs to the instrument.
Selecting All IDs
All IDs can be selected by selecting one ID in the Project window and then pressing Ctrl-A.
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ProJect ACME Gas Producers (Local)
Flow OeVKe
Instrument
Current Instrument Contents --
ALFMW006 ALFMW007
Flow Device Accu-Flo ZV (Sv!item Pre:;:;ure) Accu-Flo N (System Pre!.sure) User Input Aca,-flo 1.5H Accu-flo 2V I Accu-Flo 2H I Accu-Flo 2V _ .-, AL�\"J0_93 -�� ____ A_ccu_-fl_o_2V_(�Sy�s_te_m_Pr_e_ss_ur�e) ---�
Now move IDs from the Project Side to the Instrument Side by dragging and dropping them.
Option
Do you want to replace existing ID ALFPOO0l from prcject ACME Gas Prcducers?
.-:-e.!i t-!o J I Cancel j
If you are dragging and dropping an ID that is already on the instrument side, you will be prompted with the above message. Answer Yes to update the IDs on the instrument side from those on the computer side. Answer No to ignore IDs that are already in the instrument. Answer Cancel to cancel the action without
sending ID's to the instrument side.
Project Instrument
ACME Gas Producers {Local) Current Instrument Contents
Dev,ce Id LSGW000I t ALFGW00l ALFP0OOl I Al.FMW002 r ALFMW00� Al.FMW006 lA1.FMW007 ALFMW008 ALFMW003 ALFMW005 l ALFMW009
T I S�d to Instrume?J
Flow�v,ce Accu-flo 1)1 (System Pressure) Accu-Flo 1>I (System Pressure) Uoer Input Accu-f/o !.SH Accu-flo l>/ Accu-Flo 2H Accu-Flo ?>I Accu-f/o ?>I (System Pressure) Accu.f/o '1'I (System Pres,;,.,re) Accu.flo 3H Accu-flo '1'I (System Pressure)
Click on the Send to Instrument button l�"'"'"g'"·" ;...-, I to send these IDs to the instrument.
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Clearing ID s from your instrument or Deleting a Project ProJect
,· --- -ACME Gas Producers (Local) - - - - - ---
Device Id ALFP000! I ALFMW002 ALFMW003 ALFMW004 ALFMW00S ALFMW006 ALFMW007 ALFMW008 ALFMW009
Flow DeV1ce User Input Accu -Flo I. SH Accu·Flo 2V (Syscem Pressure) Accu-Flo 2V Accu-Flo 3H Accu-Flo 2H Accu-Flo 2V Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure)
9 !Ds [ Comments J I Site Quesbons J [ Add Id 11 Load IDs
Instrument
;current Instrument Contents [ Send to lnslrt.m10nt J
Dev,ce Id Flow Device ALFP0OO! User Input ALFMW002 Accu-Flo 1. SH ALFMW006 Accu-Flo 2H ALFM\\1007 Accu-Flo 2V ALFMW008 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) ALFM\V003 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) ALFMW00S Accu-Flo 3H ALFMW009 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure)
8 IDs Clear Instrument Memory aearld LJst
In current instrument contents when selecting the Clear ID List option it will draw lines through the IDS.
ProJf-Ct ACME Gas Producers (Local) . [ �ave=:-] I Device Id Flow Device AlFP000l I Us�r Input ALFMW002 I Accu-Flo !.SH i ALFMW003 I Aco;-Flo '2>I (System Pressure) ALFMW004 I Accu-Flo 2V --·---ALFMW00S +Accu-Flo 3H ALFMWOO�T
-Acru-o�--Accu-Flo 2V-----ALFMW007 ALFMW00S Accu-flo 2V (Sy:;tem Pressure) I ALFMW009 Accu·Flo 2V (System Pressure) I
Instrument tCurr�nt Instrument Contents I S�nd to Instrument i -Device Id Flow Device -I � � Oi;;g,; '=I'-• lif'I �I � � I �
••• �!'"90i L --0-'11 tilg ;111 ��l e;\,ei:q f:l:Fi:1!!;61:<!�@l -
j... M\''001+ -� �j
o,Q.I ""lg �I (i� G'eRI �F@�Q.IJ:@f -·-"='' -· ·--
--- -----
,1
I
You then need to select Send to Instrument. This will clear all IDs from the GEM2xxx in both the GEM
and GA mode. Proiect
ACME Gas Producers (Loca0
Device Id ALFP000l I-ALFMW002 ALFMW003 i --r ALFMW004 ALFMW00S _§ ALFMW006 ALFMW007 AlFMW00S �W009
-------
Flow o.,,ice User Input Accu-flo 1. SH Accu-flo N (System Pressure) Accu-flo 2V Acru-Flo 3H �-Flo2H ---,.Zcu-flo 2V Accu-flo N (System Pressure) Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure)
Instrument
� B Current Instrument Contents • [ �nd to lnslnment
Device Id Flow Device
You may also delete one ID from a list by highlighting the ID RIGHT CLICK with your mouse and select the
Delete Selected Device option. If you have selected the wrong ID and deleted then you may select the
Restore option to return the ID to the list.
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' I
Proioct
i ACME Gas Pr;du�e;s -(l.�1)--.
Device Id ALFPOOO! ALFMW002 ALFMW003 ALFMW004 ALFMWOOS ALFMW006 ALFMW007 ALFMW008 ALFMW009
9 IDs I Comments 11
Accu
Flow Devtee User Input Accu-flo I. SH -Flo 2V (System Pressure) Accu-Flo 2V Accu-Flo 3H Accu-Flo 2H Accu-Flo 2V
Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) Accu -Flo 2V (Sys tern Pressure)
Site Qu estions 11 Add Id 11 Load IDs
Ins:trum�nt
Current Instrument Contents:
9 IDs
Device Id ALFP0,)01 ALFMW002
II. ALFMW006 ALFMW007 ALFMWOOS ALFMW003 ALFMWOOS ALFMW•)09
Flow Device
Accu-F!o 2\1 (System Pre_ss_u_re�)----�
Clear Instrument Memory Oear Id List
Upon selecting Delete Selected Device ld(s) you will see a strikeout line appear through the ID
Proiect
·--------.
Device Id Flow Device ALFPOOO! User Input ALFMW002 Accu-flo !. SH ALFMW003 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) ALFMW004 Accu-Flo 2V ALFMWOOS Accu-Flo 3H ALFMW006 Accu-Flo 2H ALFMW007 Accu.flo 2V ALFMWOOS Accu-flo 2V (System Pressure) ALFMW009 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure)
9!Ds I �omments 11 Site Questions I [ Add Id I [ boad IDs
Instrument ----------------�i I Ss_nd ta Instrum<ent I1 Curre:nt Instrument Conte:nts
Device Id Flow Device ALFPOOO! I User Input ALFMW002 Accu-Flo !. SH � ALFMW006 Accu.flo 2H ALFMW007 Accu-Flo 2V ALFMWOOS Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) ALR�W003 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) ALFMWOOS Accu-Flo 3H ALR,1W0,)9 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure)
8 IDs' not sent to instrument Clear Instrument Memory C[ear Id Ust
Click on the Send to Instrument button u--�,, .. ,,.,,�.;, I to send the ID corrections to the instrument.
Project
l ACME �as Producers (Local)
Device Id Flow Device ALFPOOO! User Input ALFMl'/002 Accu-Flo I. SH ALFMW003 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) ALFMl'/004 Accu-Flo 2V ALFMWOOS Accu-Flo 3H ALFMW006 Accu-flo 2H ALFMW007 Accu-Flo 2V ALFMW008 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure) ALFMW009 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure)
9 IDs I �omments 11 Site Quesbons 11 cidd Id 11 b,oad IDs
Instrument
S!Ds
�cntlnstn.11:nentContents �-..,. : �nd to Instrument
Device Id Flow Device ALFPO(),)! User Input ALFMW002 Accu-Flo I. SH ALFMW006 Accu-Flo 2H ALFMW007 Accu-flo 2V ALFMWOOB Accu-Flo 2\1 (System Pressure) ALFMW003 Accu-Flo 21/ (System Pressure) ALFMWOOS Accu-Flo 3H ALFMW009 Accu-Flo 2V (System Pressure)
C[ear Instrument Memory I[ C[eor Id List
The instrument contents will now be updated and the ALFMW004 ID no longer shows in the instrument side of the list.
Clearing the Instrument Memory
The Clear Instrument Memory functio L •-Y l allows various parts of the instrument's memory to be cleared. Upon clicking on the Clear Instrument Memory button the following options are available.
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Clear Memory
Clearing Method
Clear IDs
Clear Readings
G tlear_Eventlod
Clear Comments
Clear Site Questions
Clear All memory 1n the instrument
ci7 [ Cancel J
Please Note: Clear functions in the instrument affect both GEM and GA modes of instrument operation.
Upon selecting a memory type to clear, and clicking OK, a prompt will appear to confirm the selected action.
Select •� Opt,on
Are you sure you wan to Clear Eventlog ?
�o J ! Cancel j
Answer Yes to perform the action.
Answer No or Cancel to return to the clear memory dialog.
2.9 Instrument Settings
The LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer Manager software allows users to change many of the operational settings of the instrument. To view and change the available settings click on the Instrument
Configuration tab.
L"*n
T>iooct:
o,
In the Instrument Configuration user interface, there is an Instrument Settings option tree. The Instrument Settings tree allows for easy navigation to the following categories:
•Alarm Settings
•Data Logging
•Date/Time Settings
•Misc Options
•Units of Measurement
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The following sections describe each option category.
2.9.1 Alarm Settings
11 Pro1ect�etupfReaQ1n9s1 I�stru�e�tCo,�9urao� Lin� ___________________________________ -�---__
' I Instrument Setting::; ,,-:,
c;..J Data Logging
Date/Time Settings
Event Log
� Misc Opbons
� Units of Measurement
Alarm Setungs
CH,
J Lo' Tngger:
LJ High Tngger:
co,
LowTngger:
High Trigger:
o,
% Lo· Tngger: %
High Trigger: %
% L �---�-et-A-larms
%
I I
i !
The Alarm Settings options control the activation and deactivation of the audible alarms in the GEM2xxx
instrument. Audible alarms can be configured for CH4, CO2, and 02 parameters. Each parameter can be
configured with a Low Trigger and/or High Trigger for the alarm. To activate any specific alarm, click and place a checkmark in the desired box. This will activate the entry field to place the value. The values must
be O -100 percent. When alarms are set, the instrument will beep and flash the parameter on the screen if
an alarm threshold is surpassed when taking a gas reading.
I
2.9.2 Data Logging
Instrument Sethngs
Alarm Setongs u ._,._....,.,
! Oate(Time SettJn<;1s
Event Log
.. ; Misc Options
� Units of Measurement
Data Log9,n9
Data Log Id: A_0"�-l.OG
nme Between Readings:
PumD Running Tme:
l : (M,nutes)
30 (Seconds)
�t LOQ9<19 Opbons
Note: This feature of the instrument is available in GA Operational Mode Only
Data Log ID
The Data Logging option allows the user to specify an ID to be associated to readings taken with the Auto­logging feature of the instrument.
Time Between Readings
This value indicates the time from when the pump stops running until the pump begins sampling.
Pump Running Time
This value indicates the duration the pump will be run for sampling.
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Date/Time Settings
r.; Instrument Settmgs
Alarm Setbngs :····u Data Logg111g
Event Log
L .-, ��sc Options
L. � Units of Measurement
Date{T,me Setting,
Date
1 Octobe;r • 1 2009 • 1
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fr, Sat I 2, 1 2a 1 29 1 10 u ::iJGJGJ GJQ]ITJOJGJGJGJ GJGJGDG0�0 GD�00GDGDG ��@��GD0 l 1 lddsl5'd 7]
Time ru:-':,1� ,ooI Sst Date{rme j
�t to System DateIT1111e I
The Date/Time Settings screen allows the user to set the date and time of the instrument.
Setting the Computer's Date and Time
To set the instrument's date and time to that of the computer, click on the Set to System Date/Time button.
S cces;
Dat time information successfully saved to the instrument
limm===-····
Answer OK and the instrument's date/time will be set to that of the computer.
Date Use the calendar options to select the desired date.
Time Use the up and down controls to select the desired hour and minutes.
Set Date/Time in the instrument
Click the Set Date/Time button to apply the settings to the instrument
EventLog
The instrument maintains an event log which records certain events that are not downloaded along with
readings, IDs, or comments. In general, these events are useful for LANDTEC Service personnel when assisting in troubleshooting the instrument.
Instrument Settings
Alarm Settings ·· Id Data Logging
L ... � Date/Time Settings
' .... .; Misc Options
L ··� Units of Measurement
Event Log
Events Count: 74
ID
I 41
-¼3 41
55 61 39 37 35
•I
Description
Cold Start
Technician login
Power Off Auto Purge Technician login
Downl011d comments Download site questions
IDs downloaded fi-om 111strument Readings downloaded fi-om ,nst. .. Set Clock via RS232 --,.,. . -Ill
Time
l/1/1998 12:0:0 1/1/1998 12:0: 5 1/1/1998 12:3:4 1/1/1998 12:4:59
1/1/1998 12:6: 1 1/1/1998 12:6:3 1/1/1998 12:6:4 1/1/1998 12:6:7 9/30/2009 13: 10:0 -·--·----. -.. ·-
�ve Eventl.og
Type: RS232 � Technician ID: u Seconds: O Technician ID:
Mode: GEM , No of: Mode: GEM , No of, Before , 1/1/2098 12 �
1
Clicking on the Save Eventlog button will allow events to be saved from the instrument.
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Type the name of a program, folder, document, or Internet rESource:, and /indows will open it for you.
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2.10 Misc Options
Instrument Settings
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Under the miscellaneous options interface the user can change the following instrument settings:
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Automatically purge instrument Activates and deactivates the automatic purge feature in the instrument
Automatically zero instrument
Activates and deactivates the automatic zero feature in the instrument
Show LEL on Instrument readings screen
Specifies whether or not Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) is displayed on screen, power instrument off and on
for change to take effect.
Low Flow Warning
Specifies the point at which the instrument will "Flow Fail". If the instrument detects that it is not able to
extract the appropriate gas flow for analysis the word "Flow" will flash in the upper left part of the screen
where the pump timer is normally shown. If flow does not increase the pump will automatically be stopped. Adjusting the setting to "Low" will allow the pump to run with less flow going through the instrument. This may help avoid flow fail conditions when sampling from high vacuum systems.
Purge Time
Specifies the duration the pump will run when activated by the purge feature of the instrument.
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2.11 Units of Measurement
Alarm Settings t... J Data Logging Datei)7me Settings Event Log · ... .., fY1isc Options
Units of Measurement
I Metric ---, ,. Imperial (USA) Transducer Pressure: I --;.� .. 1b-:; :h-----;n·:i;e:;,,,ater (�;;)- - -; Barometric Pressure: I i-11:!,ba·-: 'mo1 Inches mercury (�g) 1 Temperature: 1 Oegr<:es e1s•ur: • • Degrees Fahrenheit {Cf) , Flow: r•etern cubed ce• rcui ·,n'h) Standard cubic feet/min (SCFM, Power: I hlo•, arts (ir , , I British Thermal Units (BTU) I Anemometer: Mete, s rs second ·n, "s) 1 Meters cubed per hour (m';h) :_r�tern�I �pe Diameter: ! r,,�t'11me:tr.=rs ::rnm Inches(;
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The Units of Measurement interface allows users to select whether to operate the instrument in metric or imperial units. The units for each parameter are displayed on the screen.
WARNING: Units of Measure are as critical as the values of the readings stored. Be certain to verify the appropriate Units of Measure for your project prior to making a change to this option. Changing the Units of
Measure will NOT convert any existing values stored in the instrument. To avoid confusion, download any
stored readings prior the changing the Units of Measurement.
Clicking on the Set Units button will bring up the Change Units Password box. I f you must change the units of measure please call LANDTEC's Software Support for a password.
Cha ge Un ts of ·fea,urement I�
Please enter the required passwora to change the instrument's units of measurement.
Password: •••••••
Qone .:·:. I �ancel
Upon entering the password you'll be prompted one last time to download your data from the instrument. If
you have not downloaded your instrument press the No or Cancel buttons. Click Yes only if you have all
data from your instrument as changing the units of measure must erase data that is in the instrument to ensure data integrity.
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Option
By continuing with this operation, an readings ,n the instrument will be permanently deleted. Are you sure you want to do this?
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Downloading Readings
After successfully creating projects, IDs, and setting appropriate instrument settings, the instrument is ready
for field use. When used in the field, readings are collected and stored within the instrument's memory.
The readings consist of the measured, input, and calculated parameters such as CH4, CO2, 02, Gas
Temperature, Flow Rate, etc. These readings must be downloaded from the instrument to be reviewed on the computer and stored for review at a later time. This section of the Operation Manual reviews the process of downloading and storing readings from the instrument.
To view your readings from the instrument, select the Readings tab of the LANDTEC System Gas Analyzer
Manager software. Then click on the Get Readings button
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Note: Get Readings function only retrieves readings for the instrument's current mode of operation. If there
are readings in both modes of operation (typically Probe Readings in GA mode and Well I Sample Port
Readings in GEM mode) then Get Readings button will need to be pressed in each mode of operation to
download all of the readings in the instrument.
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When the instrument is initially detected by the LSGAM software, the Get Readings button will activate if there are readings in the instrument in the current mode of operation to be downloaded.
Placing your mouse over a reading will display additional parameters of the reading. As shown below on the left. Clicking on a reading will open a Reading details window and allow you to click through the readings one-by-one in detail by clicking the Previous and Next buttons.
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To clear the readings from your instrument, after the readings are downloaded successfully, click the Clear
Instrument Readings buttorl I L...�TEl,�!..Jr.i�.tr.l!.rl).El.r),t8.El.�.9).n,.9.?. .... J I A prompt will verify the permanent deletion of the
readings from the instrument.
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By conanu,ng w,th tn,s operahon, all readings 1n
the instrument w,11 be permanen�y deleted. Are
you sure you want to do this?
: Jes ...... · ,ij �[ --�-o-�] [ Cancel
This will clear information within the GEM and GA Mode simultaneously.
Note: Clicking yes will NOT check to ensure all data is saved from the instrument. If you plug in a GEM2xxx and click the Clear Instrument Readings button without first performing a Get Readings operation, data not previously downloaded will be lost!
Exporting Readings
To export readings to a file, click the Export Readings button.
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This will open the Stamping Information Screen. Stamping information are details that are most often
stored with the historical data but not directly stored by the instrument. Detailed historical Stamping
Information can assist when reviewing the data as atmospheric conditions do impact a gas system's production performance.
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Clicking on Done will open the Export Readings to CSV screen.
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Note: Depending upon your specific GEM2xxx Instrument model you will see additional fields specific to the instrument. For example GEM2NA V has the fields of Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Herror, Verror, and HOOP Status that the other GEM2xxx models do not have.
This interface provides several options described below. •To add or remove a single reading from export, uncheck the checkbox in the leftmost column.•To add or remove a specific parameter from export, uncheck the corresponding checkbox across thetop.•To clear all rows click the Clear All Rows button at the bottom of the screen. After Clearing all Rows
you can the button will change and you can Set all Rows•To clear all column selections, click on the Clear All Columns button at the bottom of the screen. After
Clearing All Columns the button will change and you can then choose Set All Columns•To exit the operation without saving, click the Cancel button.•To specify a filename and save the selection to a file, click the Save File button. Clicking this button will
open a Save window.
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The save file dialog will open and default to the My Documents of the user who is currently logged in on the computer. Specify a filename and location then click the Save button. The selected readings will be saved in comma separated value (.CSV) format. The .CSV file may now be opened in another application such as Microsoft Office Excel or Open Office Cale.
General Operations Menu The following features and functions are selectable from the main menu via key '<D Menu' from the read gas
levels screen. Navigation through the list is via the by pressing the '.J' key. and -.../ cursor keys. Selection of the feature is
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This function allows the user to zero the pressure transducer(s). Upon selection, the current pressure reading is displayed. The operation will be carried out when the '.J' is pressed. When zeroing transducers it is important to allow them to stabilize first so an accurate zero is achieved. If <D is pressed the instrument will return to the gas reading screen without zeroing.
NOTE: Zeroing Transducers may take a few extra minutes in the field, but is a recommended step to
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ensure the best possible accuracy.
2.13 Update Site Data
Allows the user to answer questions (pre-defined in LSGAM software) relating to the site (e.g. name of
operator, weather conditions, etc.). Site Questions are different than ID Questions. Once answered, site answers to site questions will be associated with all subsequent readings until the instrument is turned off or the question answers are updated.
This is covered in detail in section 3.2 of this manual.
2.14 Data Logging (GA mode only)
Enables the user to leave the Instrument unattended to take samples at pre-determined intervals. The
reading interval and pump run time may be edited prior to commencing the logging cycle. The ID code may ONLY be set in LSGAM communication software.
Once the logging function is activated, the instrument will carry out a 30 second 'Warm-up' countdown
(displayed bottom right) and begin the first sample. After each sample, the unit will automatically sleep to
conserve power if the time between the pump ending and the next sample is greater than 30 seconds.
The instrument is reactivated (awakened) during a logging cycle, the LANDTEC logo will be displayed for a
few seconds and the Gas Reading screen will be displayed. This will initiate a 30 second countdown to the
next sample being taken unless the operator stops the logging function. The data will be logged against the
ID setup through LSGAM for the Data Logging function
2.15 Operating Language
The operating language of the instrument can be set to English, German, Spanish, French, Italian or
Brazilian Portuguese through this option.
2.16 ViewData
The view data allows the user to see the readings that are in the GEM2xxx memory. Often the amount of
data stored is more than can be displayed adequately on one screen so pressing the ® key will allow the
user to see additional screens with stored data. The 2 'A', 4 '<', 6 '>' and 8 'v' cursor keys will move forward
or backwards through the instruments memory. Pressing the <D key will exit to the Gas Reading screen.
2. 17 Adjust Contrast
The GEM2xxx automatically adjusts the screen contrast according to the ambient temperature to maintain
normal viewing.
The contrast can be manually adjusted by using the 4 '<' and 6 '>' cursor keys. The manual contrast setting
is stored when the '.J' key is pressed.
2. 18 Field Calibration
Whenever carrying out a user calibration function it is important to ensure the correct values are entered. Additionally, in the case of a zeroing function, ensure only certified gas or ambient air is used and no connection is made to a probe or wellhead fitting. Additionally, ensure the instrument is purged of any
residual gas that may be inside the instrument prior to zeroing. Calibration cylinders are sold by LANDTEC.
The regulator, sold by LANDTEC, is set to 0.5 liters per minute and 15 psig maximum. A normal field
calibration usually requires the gas to be running for about two minutes.
Upon selecting this option, the Field Calibration screen is displayed. A brief description of the user span calibration procedure and the current reading (row 'a') and user span calibration gas values (row 'b') are
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displayed.
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The span gas values may be changed via the '® Edit Target Concentrations' option. Once this option has
been selected, all the gas values will require entry. Each entry is to be confirmed by pressing the '.J' key. It
is important to confirm the concentration of the calibration gas(es) used and enter the value(s) properly.
The calibration menu has the following menu options:
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2.18.1 Zero Channels
Selected from the 'Field Calibration' -'.J-Calibration Menu' allows the relevant reading to be zeroed. When selected, a list of the available options will be displayed, this usually includes CH4, and 02, also the Gas Pod (if fitted).
Supply a zero gas mixture to the instrument for the gas to be zeroed. Ensure the reading for the selected
gas has settled to its lowest value before selecting the zero function. When the required option is selected,
the user zero function will be carried out automatically. The operation will be carried out when the '.J' key is
pressed.
2.18.2 Span Channels
Spanning Channels should be carried out prior to use or when the ambient operating temperature changes
greater than +/-20 degrees Fahrenheit. Selected from the 'Field Calibration' -'.J-Calibration Menu',
allows the relevant reading to be span calibrated (in accordance with the calibration value entered). When
selected, a list of the available options will be displayed, which includes CH4, CO2, 02. (CO & H2S internally for the Plus) and if an external Gas Pod is fitted (H2S, CO, SO2, H2, NO2, Cl2, or HCN).
When the required option is selected from the list, the span calibration function will be carried out
automatically. When carrying out this procedure, ensure the span calibration procedure (as outlined below)
is followed:
1.Apply the relevant known certified gas concentration through the inlet port of the Instrument.
2.Wait until the current gas reading has stabilized.
3.Select the required calibration option via the '.J-Calibration Menu'.
2.18.3 Factory Settings
This will clear any user zero and span calibration data. It will also restore the pre-programmed factory settings for ALL channels -CH4, CO2, 02 (CO & H2S for the Plus) or Gas Pod (if fitted) and pressure
transducers.
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2.18.4 Last Field Cal
Displays the date the last field calibration was carried out (zero or span).
2.19 Mode of Operation
Allows changing instrument between GA mode and GEM mode of operation.
2.20 Information Screen
The information screen will automatically display the following information:
INSTRUMENT INFORMATION
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Note: This menu item is specific to GEM2NA V instrument models. This feature has two options Navigation Screen ON and Navigation Screen OFF. If the Navigation is turned ON, a navigation screen will appear after selecting a well ID. If the Navigation screen is OFF you will skip entering through the navigation screen. If all well locations are known, the user may choose to turn this
feature off. Even if this feature is turned off, the GPS will record the related information with readings.
2.21 Exit Menu
The Exit Menu simply exits the main menu screen and returns to the gas reading screen.
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3 Taking Probe Readings (GA Mode)
LANDTEC classifies non-extraction wells as Probes when NOT connected to an active vacuum extraction system. Probes, (commonly known as migration probes), are typically placed on the
perimeter of the landfill in natural soil to test for sub-surface gas migration or may be placed next to a
building or road to test for the presence of Methane. The GEM2xxx instruments may be configured as
a Gas Analyzer (GA mode) for sampling probes. To access this function from the gas read screen
press '©' for menu and scroll down to Mode of Operation, press the '.J' key and highlight Landfill Gas
Analyzer, pressing the '.J' key again will select GA mode of operation.
3.1 Preliminary Checks
Prior to going to the test site, it is good practice to ensure: •All necessary ID codes have been uploaded via LSGAM software.•The time and date are correct.•The water trap has a clean and dry filter fitted.•The inlet-port particulate filter is clean and dry.•A supply of spare filters is available in case of accidental water blockage or contamination.•The battery has a good charge (minimum 25% charge, even if only a few readings are required).•The memory has sufficient space available.•The CH4, CO2, and 02 (CO & H2S for the Plus or Gas Pod if fitted) readings have been zeroed, withoutgas concentration present.•Check the span calibration with a known concentration calibration gas.
Travel to the site with the analyzer in the vehicle's interior -not in the trunk or truck bed, where it may be
subjected to extremes of temperature and possible shock damage. Do not place the analyzer against
anything hot (e.g. gas extraction pipe, car body or in an unattended car during the summer). This may
cause erroneous readings.
When moving around a site, protect the instrument from strong direct sunlight, heavy rain or wind-chill. Strong direct sunlight can raise the temperature of the instrument beyond its operating range. If this occurs,
the LCD display will appear almost black and the contrast setting cannot alter the contrast. Typically no
permanent damage is done and after the instrument cools the screen will become readable again.
Always use the water trap! If the water trap becomes flooded, change the filter immediately and ensure all
tubes are clear before re-use.
3.2 Update Site Data
Prior to taking the readings at a particular site, the Site Questions and Technician Login should be updated. This is accessed via the General Menu '©' then 'Update Site Data'. This function removes the need for the site conditions to be recorded manually.
A series of up to five questions can be pre-programmed using LSGAM, see Section 3.7. If Site Questions
were uploaded to the instrument, they should be answered at this time. The answers are stored and appended to each reading stored thereafter, until the Site Data is updated for another site.
3.3 Taking Readings -With ID
For this function to be used it is essential that the relevant ID be previously uploaded to the Instrument using LSGAM, see Chapter 2 An ID cannot be created by the Instrument alone.
1.When the Read Gas Levels screen is displayed, option 'G> Next ID' should be selected. A list of
stored IDs is displayed for selection via the '"' and 'v' cursor keys, the 'next' ID on the list is
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automatically highlighted. To confirm selection, press the '.J Select ID' key. The display may be
toggled using the '@ View ID Details' to display any relevant ID information available; such as a
description of the probe location, etc.
2.A reminder is displayed to disconnect sample tubes, as a clean air purge will automatically remove
the previous sample from the instrument. Purge time may be set via LSGAM (default is 30 seconds).
Once the '.J Start Purge' key is pressed, purge will begin and the Read Gas Levels screen will be
displayed upon completion. The purge may be aborted by pressing the '<DEXIT' key.
3.The ID number selected and the pump runtime is displayed in the upper left corner of the read gaslevels display.
4.On GEM2NAV models a Warning screen may appear before going to the GPS Tracking screen------------------------•
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If coordinates were stored with the ID in LSGAM, then a diamond symbol ('0') will appear before the ID. In front of the ID, a compass with an arrow will appear indicating the direction of the ID that you have selected. G> GPS Settings will allow you to change the GPS Units of measure indicator and scaling values.
Once you have navigated to the well device you can press <D Exit Tracking to proceed to the gas
reading screen. 5.At this point, connect the sample tube (with water trap) from the sample point to the inlet port of theinstrument, ensuring the connector 'clicks' into place. Then connect the sample tube to the probesample port. Do not connect the sample tube to the probe port before connecting to the
instrument as this will cause any pressure in the probe to dissipate and a proper pressure
reading will not be taken.
6.As soon as the connection is made, the relative/static pressure reading will be displayed. Nosample is taken from the probe at this time. Let the relative pressure reading stabilizes. When thepump starts, the relative/static pressure reading is stored. The relative/static reading will remain
displayed as the pressure last taken.
7.The pump will run for the pre-programmed time and a countdown timer will be displayed. The pump
may be stopped or started at anytime by way of the ')(' (pump) key. The reading may be stored at
anytime with the use of the '.J' key. When the pump automatically stops this should be used as aprompt to store the reading.8.Upon storing the reading, any pre-programmed questions will be displayed for response. This mayrequire a numeric, alphanumeric selectable comment, or exclusive comment answer. A maximum of
eight selectable and exclusive comments may be entered.
9.Disconnect the sample tubing from the probe and start again at Step 1 for the next probe.
For each reading, the following information will be stored:
•ID code.•Current time/date.
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•Site data (if entered).
•All gas readings and balance (CH4, CO2, 02 (, CO and H2S for the Plus)).
•LEL CH4.
•Barometric Pressure.
•Relative Pressure.
•Questions/comments.
•Temperature (if temperature probe is connected).
•Gas Pod (if connected).
•Latitude (for GEM2NAV)
•Longitude (for GEM2NAV)
•Elevation (for GEM2NAV)
•UTC (for GEM2NAV)
•Herror (for GEM2NAV)
•Verror (for GEM2NAV)
•Number of Satellites (for GEM2NAV)
When the instrument is switched off, a clean air purge is automatically started for a pre-determined period.
This may be aborted with the use of the 'J' key, although it is not recommended.
A tone will sound and a flashing bell will be displayed next to the appropriate gas reading value if a preset alarm condition has been exceeded.
3.4 Taking Readings -Without ID
Gas Readings can be taken without an ID in the instrument by following the instructions below. To create and uploaded IDs to the instrument using LSGAM, see Chapter 2. An ID cannot be created by the
Instrument alone.
1.From the Gas Reading Screen first select 'G> Next ID' then press '@ Select No ID' or, if ID
information has not been uploaded to the instrument, an ID list will not be available. In eithercase, the ID will be displayed and stored as'-- - - - - --'.2.A reminder is displayed to disconnect sample tubes, as a clean air purge will automatically
remove the previous sample from the instrument. Purge time may be set via LSGAM (default is
30 seconds). Once 'J' is pressed, purge will begin and the Read Gas Levels screen will be
displayed upon completion. The purge may be aborted by pressing the '<DEXIT' key.
3.On GEM2NAV instrument models the Tracking screen will appear if the Navigation Menu option
is turned on. Since the reading will be taken without an ID you will not have coordinates for thedevice and the navigation compass will not be displayed. Press '<DEXIT Tracking' key tocontinue to the gas reading screen.
4.At this point, connect the sample tube (with water trap) from the sample point to the inlet port of
the instrument, ensuring the connector 'clicks' in to place.
5.Now connect the sample tube to the probe sample port. Do not connect the sample tube tothe probe port before connecting to the instrument as this will cause any pressure in theprobe to dissipate and a proper pressure reading will not be taken.6.The pump may be started or stopped at anytime by way of the '@' (pump) key and a 'time-on'
timer will be displayed. The pump should always be stopped using the 'J' key, before storing a
reading.
7.Upon storing the reading, a virtual keyboard will be displayed for any alphanumeric comments to
be entered.8.Disconnect the sample tubing from the probe and proceed from step 1 for the next probe.
Except for the ID code information, which will be stored as '-- - - - - --', and probe questions, for each
reading the information stored will be the same as that for a reading with an ID.
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While taking a reading, a tone will sound and a flashing bell will be displayed next to the appropriate gas
reading value if a preset alarm condition has been exceeded.
3.5 Temperature Probe Reading
The GEM2xxx has the facility to automatically display and record the probe temperature via an optional Temperature Probe (TP-2000). When the Temperature Probe is fitted to the Communication Socket, the temperature will be displayed in the read gas levels screen and recorded with all other data. The temperature probe is part of the GEM2xxx UL certification and is therefore certified for use under the same
conditions as the instrument.
3.6 Cross-Gas Effects
3.6.1 Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen
Methane is measured using dual beam infrared absorption. The Methane reading is filtered to an absorption
frequency of 3.41 µm (nominal). Instruments are calibrated using certified Methane mixtures and will give
correct readings provided there are no other hydrocarbon gasses present within the sample (e.g. ethane,
propane, butane, etc.). If there are other hydrocarbons present, the Methane reading will be higher (never
lower) than the actual Methane concentration being monitored.
The extent to which the Methane reading is affected depends upon the concentration of the Methane in the
sample and the concentration of the other hydrocarbons. The effect is non-linear and difficult to predict. The
instrument does not read total hydrocarbons. If other hydrocarbons are present in the sample gas a filter
should be used to remove them and mitigate the cross gas effects. Typically trace levels of other
hydrocarbons (<100ppm) will not induce a cross gas effect and do not require filtering.
The Carbon Dioxide reading is filtered to an infrared absorption frequency of 4.29µm (nominal), the frequency specific to Carbon Dioxide. Therefore, any other gases usually found on landfill sites will not
affect the Carbon Dioxide reading.
The Oxygen sensor is a galvanic cell type and suffers virtually no influence from CO2, CO, H2S, SO2 or H2,
unlike many other types of Oxygen cell.
The infrared sensors will not be "poisoned" by cross gas effects. Normal operation will resume as soon as
the gas sample has been purged.
Note -there has been one reported incident of a high reading due to the presence of Carbon Disulfide,
which has a similar absorption frequency to Carbon Dioxide.
3.6.2 H2S, CO and other Optional Gas Pods
The Gas Pods used to measure H2S and CO do suffer from cross-gas effects. Such effects are not
accurately specified. However, the following table may be useful as a guide. This table represents how many ppm would be read by a Gas Pod if 1 00ppm of the interfering gas was applied, (with no other cross­contaminates being present in the sample).
Cell co H2S SO2 H2 CH4 CO2 co 100 <3/-300* 0 <40 0 0
H2S <0.5 100 -20 -0.1 0 0
*Indicates reading from pod not fitted with internal filter or after internal filter is saturated.
NOTE: All readings are given in parts per million (ppm). The life of an electrochemical cell is determined by exposure to gasses, typical life being one to two years. It is recommended that Gas Pods be field calibrated
at regular intervals. Purge gas pods in the same manner as the instrument to help preserve their life.
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NOTE: Cross-gas effects can be mitigated by employing a filter for the gas not being tested.
3.6.3 GEM2xxx Plus Internal Electrochemical Cells for Measuring H2S and CO
The GEM2xxx Plus employs two internal electrochemical cells to measure Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and
Carbon Monoxide (CO). Electrochemical cells which measure CO are typically susceptible to cross gas interference by Hydrogen (H2) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). Two components that may be present in the
Landfill Gas sample. This means that if H2 and/or H2S are/is present in the Landfill Gas sample a normal
CO electrochemical cell would give an artificially high reading.
The GEM2xxx Plus uses a 'hydrogen compensated' CO cell to counteract the interference by H2• This is why the instrument displays an H2 channel. H2 is not directly measured, although a rough value, which is
shown as LO, MED or HI, can be interpreted. If the H2 value is displayed as LO or MED the H2 compensation will mitigate the H2 effect on the CO reading, however if the H2 value is shown as high it is
possible that there is more H2 present than the compensation is capable of adjusting for. If that is the case
the CO value may be artificially high due to cross gas interference by the H2. Additionally, if a HI level of H2 is encountered then a longer than normal purge time will typically be necessary to clear all the H2 from the
electrochemical cell. It is recommended that after encountering a HI level of H2 the instrument be purged
with clean air until the H2 channel displays LO. This could take as long as five or ten minutes (if the H2 channel was over ranged) but is necessary to ensure the subsequent readings are accurate.
The CO cell used in the GEM2xxx Plus also utilizes an internal H2S filter to eliminate H2S cross gas interference. However, the filter does have a finite capacity. If the filter's capacity is exceeded then the CO
cell will be susceptible to cross gas interference by any H2S that is present in the gas sample. It is quite
easy to determine if the capacity of the filter has been exceeded. After all the sample gas has been purged
from the instrument, with clean air, and the CO reading is zero, run a certified gas that contains H2S but not
CO (the H2S calibration gas) through the instrument. If the CO reading remains zero while the H2S reading
increases to the certified value then the internal H2S filter has remaining capacity. If the CO reading
increases with the H2S reading then the internal filter's capacity has been exceeded and the cell will need to be replaced.
The GEM2xxx Plus was designed to read a maximum H2S concentration of 500ppm and a maximum CO
reading of 2000ppm. If the gas sample contains more than the maximum concentration the instrument will
be over ranged and display >>> as the reading. If the instrument is over ranged the readings typically stay artificially high for several minutes and will not go back to zero with a normal purge. While over ranging the instrument is not recommended and will slightly shorten the life span of the electrochemical cells the
resulting high readings are not permanent. If one of the channels is over ranged it is recommended to
purge the instrument, with clean air, until the reading returns to zero. This may take as long as five or ten
minutes. The cell may need to be recalibrated but normally the extra long purge is all that is necessary.
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4 Taking Extraction Well Readings (GEM Mode)
LANDTEC classifies gas-producing penetrations on landfills as wells when used with vacuum extraction
systems and flow determining devices such as the ACCU-FLO wellheads, orifice plates or pitot tubes.
The GEM2xxx instruments may be configured as a Gas Extraction Monitor (GEM mode) for the
purpose of sampling wells and obtaining flow measurements. To access this function from the gas
read screen press '<D' and scroll down to Mode of Operation, press the '.J' key and highlight Gas
Extraction Monitor, pressing the '.J' key again will select GEM mode of operation.
LANDTEC classifies monitoring points on the gas conveyance system not otherwise classified as a
Well. Sample ports may have a flow device associated with them. For this reason, Sample ports are
monitored in the same manner as well readings.
4.1 Preliminary Checks
Prior to going on site, it is good practice to ensure: •All necessary ID codes and readings have been uploaded via LSGAM software•The time and date are correct•The water trap has a clean and dry filter fitted•The inlet-port particulate filter is clean and dry•A supply of spare filters is available in case of accidental water blockage or contamination•The battery has a good charge (minimum 25% charge, even if only a few readings are required)•The memory has sufficient space available•The CH4, CO2 and 02 (CO & H2S for the Plus or Gas Pod if fitted) readings have been auto-zeroedwithout gas concentration present•Check the span calibration with a known concentration calibration gas
Travel to the site with the analyzer in the vehicle's interior -not in the trunk or truck bed, where it may be subjected to extremes of temperature and possible shock damage. Do not place the analyzer against
anything hot (e.g. gas extraction pipe, car body or in an unattended car during the summer). This may
cause erroneous readings.
When moving around a site, protect the instrument from strong direct sunlight, heavy rain or wind-chill. Strong direct sunlight can raise the temperature of the instrument beyond its operating range. If this occurs, the LCD display will appear almost black and the contrast setting cannot alter the contrast. Typically no
permanent damage is done and after the instrument cools the screen will become readable again.
Always use the water trap! If the water trap becomes flooded, change the filter immediately and ensure all
tubes are clear before re-use.
4.2 Update Site Data
Prior to taking the readings at a particular site, the Site Data and technician login should be updated (if programmed). This is accessed via the General Menu '<D'. This function removes the need for the site conditions to be recorded manually. A series of up to five questions can be pre-programmed with the use of
LSGAM and answered at this time. The answers to these questions are stored and appended to each
reading stored thereafter, until the site data is updated for another site.
4.3 Taking Gas and Flow Readings (GEM Mode)
The GEM mode of operation is designed to allow for gas flow (SCFM) and energy measurements (BTU) to
be calculated at the wellhead. This function requires the use of an ID that has been uploaded from LSGAM
software with the correct type of flow device defined. Gas flow and BTU will not be calculated if this
action has not been performed.
1.When the gas read screen is displayed select '@ Next ID'. A list of stored IDs will be displayed for
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selection via the·,,.: and 'v' cursor keys, the 'next' ID is automatically highlighted, to confirm the selection
press the '.J' key. The screen may be toggled to display any relevant ID information such as a description of the well location, work to be carried out, etc. 2.A reminder is displayed to disconnect sample tubes, as a clean air purge will automatically remove the
previous sample from the instrument. Purge time may be set via LSGAM (default is 30 seconds). Once
the '.J' key is pressed, purge will begin and the Read Gas Levels screen will be displayed upon
completion. The purge may be aborted by pressing the '<DEXIT' key.
3.On GEM2NAV models a Warning screen may appear before going to the GPS Tracking screen..-----------------------·
._2000f eet..---..
? �2lJ01 I M: 3..) . . • c:-i:: •• 4 I I.,J:116':·�� R:3977�·�-..-----------------Sec: ...... ? = No Coordinates on Stored ID --
<> = Coordinates are Stored on the ID Status: Good .... �IJTC: 10/ 16/0'3 0�1.5�: ....... .I' .. 1. -..i,111111a-----------No. Satellites: 6 I Herror:5.3feel I Uerror:7.0feet I HDOP: 1. 2 I---------------------• ·T·1E)<i t_. �)Store @GPS '·-·' Track in•;i �.::::. Location Settit1'::1s
If coordinates were stored with the ID in LSGAM, then an diamond symbol ('0') will appear before
the ID. In front of the ID, a compass with an arrow will appear indicating the direction of the ID that
you have selected. G> GPS Settings will allow you to change the GPS Units of measure indicator
and scaling values.
Once you have navigated to the well device you can press <D Exit Tracking to proceed to the gas
reading screen.
4.Connect the sample tubes (with water trap filter) to the wellhead ensuring the gas sample tube and
impact pressure tubes are properly oriented. Insert the temperature probe if used. Note; a flashing bell
will be displayed next to the appropriate gas and a beeping tone will be heard, if a preset alarm
condition has been exceeded.
5.Press the ')(' key to start the sample pump; a countdown timer will be displayed in the upper left area of
the display. The pump may be stopped and restarted and any time by pressing the ')(' key. The pump
run time is set in LSGAM software. Allow the gas readings to stabilize and press 'G>Measure Flow' key,
this will store the gas level readings.6.If a temperature probe is plugged in the temperature will automatically be recorded, otherwise a screenwill appear prompting you to enter the gas temperature. Enter in the gas temperature manually if
necessary and press the '.-When Complete' key.
7.If the flow device is set to user input then a screen prompting input of the flow will be displayed. Enter in
the flow and then press the '.-When Complete' key.
8.The 'PRESSURE READINGS' screen will now appear and prompt the user to disconnect the sample
tubes and allow the pressure to stabilize. Once the pressure has stabilized press '.J ZeroTransducers'. Press '(D' to continue. Note: if ACCU-FLO wellheads are used this zero function may
be performed prior to connecting the sample tubes to the well head by selecting '(!) MENU' and
highlighting 'ZERO TRANSDUCERS'. This eliminates the need to disconnect and re-connect the
sample tubes on the same wellhead.9.If a temperature probe is not connected, the user is prompted to manually input the gas temperature,
press the '.J' key when entry is finished.10.The gas flow and energy screen is now displayed showing all the gas level readings taken in the gas
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read screen as well as the level of gas flow (SCFM) and power (BTU). In addition, Adjusted, Current
and Previous (if not previously cleared from the instrument) readings are displayed so modifications may be made to the well if required. 11.If a device is setup containing "system pressure" then the System Pressure Readings screen will appear
and prompt you to connect the instrument's static pressure hose to the sample port on the gas system
side of the valve. Once the pressure is stored, press then 'Q) Continue' key.
12.Pressing '.J STORE' will save the readings to memory.
13.If questions were associated to the device, the questions/comments screen(s) will display and allow you
to answer questions or select comments about the condition of the well. A total of seven comments andone exclusive comment may be stored with each ID.14.Press'@ NEXT ID' and proceed to the next wellhead. An automatic purge will be performed at this time
to ensure the sample has been exhausted from the instrument.
For each reading, the following information will be stored: •Device ID code•Current time/date
•Site Questions and Comments (if entered)•All gas readings and balance gas (CH4, CO2, 02 (CO & H2S for the Plus Models))•Barometric Pressure•Temperature•Gas Pod (if connected)•Gas flow (SCFM)•Power (BTU)•Comments, Exclusive comments and Answers to Questions•For GEM2NAV Models Only Relevant GPS information•Latitude• Longitude• Altitude• UTC• Herror• Verror• Number of Satellites
Upon switching the Instrument off, a clean air purge is automatically started for a pre-determined time
period. This may be aborted by pressing the '.J' key, although this action is not recommend.
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5 Field Operations
5. 1 Landfill Gas Generation
A brief overview of the theory of landfill gas generation and Methane recovery follows. Initially, when
decomposable refuse is placed into a solid waste landfill, the refuse is entrained with air from the
surrounding atmosphere. Through a natural process of bacterial decomposition, the Oxygen from the air is
consumed and an anaerobic (Oxygen free) environment is created within the landfill. This anaerobic environment is one of several conditions necessary for the formation of Methane-CH4•
If Oxygen is reintroduced into the landfill, those areas are returned to an aerobic (Oxygen present) state and
the Methane-producing bacteria population is destroyed. A period of time must pass before the productive
capacity is returned to normal. Since there is some Methane of a given quality within the landfill void space, a decline in Methane quality is only gradually apparent depending upon the size of the landfill.
Carbon Dioxide is also produced under either an aerobic or anaerobic condition. Under static conditions,
the landfill gas will be composed of roughly half Methane and half Carbon Dioxide with a little Nitrogen.
As air is introduced into the landfill, the Oxygen is initially converted to Carbon Dioxide and residual Nitrogen remains. Measurement of residual Nitrogen is usually a good indicator of the anaerobic state of
the landfill; however, it cannot be directly measured. It can, however, be assumed and estimated using a
subtraction basis as the balance gas. Hence, the measurement of Carbon Dioxide is an intermediary step.
Because Carbon Dioxide levels may fluctuate depending on the changing concentrations of the other constituent gases, Carbon Dioxide levels are not evaluated directly but are considered in light of other data.
In evaluation of residual Nitrogen, allowances must be made if there has been any air leakage into the gas collection system or if there has been serious over pull. If enough air is drawn into the landfill, not all
Oxygen is converted into Carbon Dioxide and the Oxygen is apparent in the sample. It is ideal to perform
routine analysis of individual wells, as well as an overall well field composite sample, by a gas
chromatography. This is not always practical at every landfill.
Under some conditions there may be a small amount of hydrogen in the LFG, (about 1 percent, usually much less). This may affect field monitoring response factors, but otherwise it can be ignored.
5.2 Subsurface Fires
If very large quantities of air are introduced into the landfill, either through natural occurrence or overly aggressive operation of the LFG system, a partly unsupported subsurface combustion of the buried refuse
may be initiated. Subsurface fire situations are difficult to control or extinguish once started, present health
and safety hazards, and can be quite costly. Therefore, prevention by good operation of the collection
system and maintenance of the landfill cover is the best course of action. The presence of Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Hydrogen Sulfide are indicators of poorly supported combustion within the landfill.
5.3 Techniques for Controlling Landfill Gas
There are many techniques for controlling landfill gas extraction. These techniques represent tools, which are used together to control landfill gas. The ACCU-FLO wellhead is designed to work with all of these
techniques. Below is a discussion of the individual techniques, how to use them, and their limitations.
Reliance on only a few of the techniques discussed can lead to misinterpretation of field data and improper
operation of the well field. Later the best use of these techniques to optimize landfill gas control will be discussed.
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5.3.1 Controlling by Wellhead Valve Position
Unless the valve handle is calibrated for a given flow rate, this method is unreliable. The position of the valve handle alone does not provide sufficient information about the well to control it. It is useful to note the
relative position of the valve, and essential to know which valves are fully open or fully closed.
5.3.2 Controlling by Wellhead Vacuum
This technique relies on the relationship of well pressure/vacuum to flow for a given well. Reliance upon
this method, however, can be misleading. This is because the square root relationship between flow and
pressure is difficult to affect while performing day-to-day well field adjustments. As decomposition, moisture, and other conditions change, this method shows itself to be inadequate and imprecise.
5.3.3 Controlling by Gas Composition
This method determines Methane, Nitrogen (balance gas) and other gas composition parameters at wellheads and at recovery facilities using portable field instruments and, sometimes, analytical laboratory equipment. Complete knowledge of gas composition (i.e., major fixed gases: Methane, Carbon Dioxide,
Oxygen and Nitrogen) is desirable. It is also necessary to check other gas parameters, such as Carbon
Monoxide, to fully evaluate the condition of the well field. Reliance on this information can lead to improper
operation of the well field. Indications of excessive extraction often do not show up right away. This method often leads to a cycle of damage to the Methane producing bacteria population and then to over­correction. This cycling of the well and producing area of the landfill is not a good practice. It leads to
further misinterpretation of the condition of the well field and has a disruptive effect on the operation of the
well field. The use of analytical laboratory instrumentation such as a gas chromatograph is a valuable
supplementary tool to verify gas composition. This normally requires collection of samples at the wellhead
and analysis at some fixed location where the equipment is located. The drawbacks of this method as a primary means of obtaining information for well field adjustment are the time expended, cost, and probably most important, responsiveness to the needs of the well field for timely adjustment. The laboratory equipment required is also very costly. Some analysis is recommended for verification of field readings
from time to time. It is recommended a monthly sample of the composite gas be taken at the inlet to the
flare or gas recovery facility.
5.3.4 Controlling by Flow Rate
This is a more exacting technique for determining and adjusting gas flow at individual wells. It requires
using a fixed or portable flow measurement device at each wellhead to obtain the data needed to calculate
volumetric (or mass) flow rates. It is normally convenient to use cubic feet per minute or per day, as a
standard unit of measure for volumetric flow. It is important to distinguish between the volumetric quantity
of landfill gas and the volumetric quantity of Methane extracted from each well and the landfill in total. The two variables are somewhat independent of each other and it is the total quantity of Methane extracted we
are interested in. It is possible for the total quantity of landfill gas extracted to increase while the total
quantity of Methane extracted decreases. To monitor this, the quantity of Methane extracted (LFG flow x
percent Methane) or the quantity of BTUs recovered per hour (LFG flow x percent Methane x BTUs per
cubic foot of Methane x 60 minutes per hour) can be calculated. It is conventional to measure BTUs per hour as a unit of time. There are approximately 1012 BTUs of heat per cubic foot of pure Methane (like natural gas), although this figure varies a little among reference texts.
Measuring flow is an essential part of monitoring and adjusting a well field. The well should be adjusted
until the amount of Methane recovered is maximized for the long term. A greater amount of Methane or
energy can usually be recovered over the short term; however, this ultimately leads to diminishing returns. This is seen in stages as increased CO2 and gas temperature and later as increased Oxygen from well over-pull. In time, the Methane will also decline. This is the result of a portion of the landfill, usually at the
surface, being driven aerobic. In this portion of the landfill, the Methane-producing bacteria will have been
destroyed (due to the presence of Oxygen). With the Methane-producing capacity of the landfill reduced,
the pore space in the area no longer producing may become filled with landfill gas equilibrating (moving in) from an unaffected producing area. This leaves the impression that more gas can be recovered from this
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area, and may lead to the operator opening the well or increasing flow.
5.4 Well field Monitoring
The frequency of LFG well field monitoring varies depending upon field requirements and conditions.
Normal monitoring frequency for a complete field monitoring session with full field readings (suggested normal and abbreviated field readings list follows) will vary from typically once a month to once a week. Well field monitoring should not normally be extended beyond one month. The importance of regular, timely
monitoring cannot be overemphasized.
5.5 Typical Field Readings
•Name of person taking readings•Date/time of each reading•Methane (CH4)•Oxygen (02)•Carbon Dioxide (CO2)•Balance Gas (primarily Nitrogen N2)•Wellhead gas temperature (flowing)•Ambient air temperature•Static pressure (PS) (from GEM2xxx or magnehelic) or other device(anemometer/velometer)•Velocity head (P or PT) (from GEM2xxx or pitot tube and magnehelic)•Wellhead gas flow (from GEM2xxx, or pitot tube & magnehelic, or anemometer/velometer)•Wellhead adjustment valve position (initial and adjusted)•New wellhead vacuum and flow information after adjustment•Calculation of each well's LFG and Methane flow and sum total•Observations/comments
Additionally, Carbon Monoxide (CO) or Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) readings may be taken if problems are suspected. Supplementary monitoring once to several times a week may be performed using an abbreviated form of field readings.
5. 6 Abbreviated Field Readings
•Name of person taking readings•Date/time of each reading•Methane (CH4)•Oxygen (02)•Wellhead gas temperature (flowing)•Ambient air temperature•Static pressure (PS) (from GEM2xxx or magnehelic)•Velocity head (P or Pt) (from GEM2xxx or pitot tube and magnehelic)
•Wellhead gas flow (from GEM2xxx, or pitot tube and magnehelic, or anemometer/velometer)•Wellhead adjustment valve position (initial and adjusted)•New wellhead vacuum and flow information after adjustment•Observations/comments
Line vacuums and gas quality may be taken at key points along the main gas collection header and at subordinate branches. This helps to identify locations of poor performance, excessive pressure drop, or leakage. Perform systematic monitoring of the well field, taking and logging measurements at each wellhead and major branch junction in the collection system.
During monitoring, examine landfill and gas collection system for maintenance issues. Record needed maintenance or unusual conditions. Examples of unusual occurrences or conditions are unusual
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settlement, signs of subsurface fires, cracks and fissures, liquid ponding, condensate/leachate weeping
from side slopes, surface emissions and hot spots, and liquid surging and blockage in the gas collection system. Field readings should be kept in a chronological log and submitted to management on a timely basis.
5. 7 Well Field Adjustment Criteria
There are several criteria used in well field adjustment. The primary criterion is Methane quality. Methane
quality is an indicator of the healthy anaerobic state of the landfill and thus proper operation of the LFG
collection system. However, a decline in the healthy productive state of the landfill is usually not
immediately apparent from Methane quality. Due to this, several criteria must be considered at once.
Conditions within the landfill favor Methane production. Following are well field adjustment criteria and
typical conditions for consideration:
•Methane quality (ranging from 26 percent upwards)•pH•Temperature•General overall quality•Moisture conditions•Waste stream characteristics•Placement chronology•Insulation characteristics•Oxygen quality (ranging below 1 percent, preferably less then ½ percent)
•Landfill cover porosity and depth in the proximity of the well•Landfill construction factors including:•Type of fill•Size and shape of refuse mass•Depth of fill•Compaction•Leachate control methods
•Seasonal, climatic, geographical, and recent weather, or other considerations, including seasonally arid
or wet conditions, precipitation, drainage, groundwater
•Surrounding topography and geologic conditions•Proximity of the well to side slopes (within 150 to 200 feet and less may require conservative operation
of the well)•Nitrogen (typically 8 to 12 percent and less)•Temperature (between ambient and about 130 °F)•LFG and Methane flow from the wellhead•Design of the gas collection system•Landfill perimeter gas migration and surface emission control, or energy recovery objectives•Diurnal fluctuation (day to night) of atmospheric pressure
5.8 Establishing Target Flows
The goal is to establish a target flow which will likely produce the best possible Methane quality and minimum Oxygen levels while maximizing the recovery of landfill gas. Typically, small adjustments are
made in flow to achieve and maintain quality objectives. The well must not be allowed to over pull. High
well temperatures, (130° to 140°F and greater), are an indication of aerobic activity and, thus, well over-pull.
These effects may not be immediately apparent.
Well adjustment should be made in as small an increment as possible, preferably an increment of ten percent of the existing flow or less. There may be obvious conditions when this is not appropriate, such as
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when first opening up a well or when serious over-pull is recognized. Every effort should be made to make adjustments and operations as smooth as possible. Dramatic adjustments, or operating while switching between a high flow mode and a well shutoff mode, should be avoided.
5.9 Well Field Optimization
Every effort should be made to continuously locate and correct or eliminate conditions (e.g., gas
condensate, surging and blockage, settlement, etc.), which inhibit efficient operation of the gas collection system. This allows well monitoring and adjustment to be significantly more effective.
5.10 Migration Control-Dealing with Poor Methane Quality
If Methane and Oxygen quality objectives cannot be maintained at a given well, such as a perimeter migration control well, then an attempt should be made to stabilize the well as closely as is practical, avoiding significant or rapid down trending of Methane or up trending of Oxygen.
It is not uncommon for perimeter migration control wells to be operated at less than 40 percent Methane or greater than one-percent Oxygen. It should be recognized that these wells are likely in a zone where some aerobic action is being induced, and that there is some risk of introducing or enhancing the spread of a subsurface fire. Sometimes a judicious compromise is necessary to achieve critical migration control
objectives or because existing conditions do not allow otherwise. Such situations should be monitored
closely.
5.11 Well Field Adjustment-Purpose and Objectives
The objective of well field adjustment is to achieve a steady state of operation of the gas collection system
by stabilizing the rate and quality of extracted LFG in order to achieve one or several goals. Typical
reasons for recovery of LFG and close control of the well field are:
•Achieve and maintain effective subsurface gas migration control.•Achieve and maintain effective surface gas emissions control.•Assist with proper operation of control and recovery equipment.•Avoid well "over-pull" and maintain of a healthy anaerobic state within the landfill.•Optimize LFG recovery for energy recovery purposes.•Control nuisance landfill gas odors.•Prevent or control subsurface LFG fires.•Protect structures on and near the landfill.•Meet environmental and regulatory compliance requirements.
Well field adjustment is partly subjective and can be confusing because it involves judgment calls based on
simultaneous evaluation of several variables, as well a general knowledge of site specific field conditions
and historical trends. Well field evaluation and adjustment consist of a collection of techniques, which may
be used, in combination, to achieve a steady state of well field operation.
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Problem Unit does not turn on or operation is erratic
"Flow Fail" is displayed and an audible alarm is heard
Readings taken are not what was expected
Readings swing up or down wildly as they are
being taken
Unit displays***** or>>>>>
Oxygen reading is high on all wells
Unit will not download readings or an error
occurs while downloading.
Methane and Carbon Dioxide readings drift
Oxygen readings drift
Black screen displayed when unit turned On
Nothing happens when the Gas Pod is
installed
Temperature does not update when
temperature probe is installed
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Corrective Action/Reason
Battery charge is too low-recharge batteries.
Unit is too hot -cool down unit and try again. Contact Factory Service. The inlet is blocked. Remove blockage and retry.
The particulate filter or water trap filter needs replacing.
Unit may be out of calibration. Calibrate unit with
known gas concentration. Water trap or particulate filters are clogged. Replace filter(s).
Cell phones and other sources of RF interference can
affect Methane readings. Don't use your cell phone while taking readings. These symbols are substituted when the measured
reading is out of range of the instruments capabilities in
some fields or when a value needs to be entered
manually such as temperature.
Check that the water trap housing is screwed on tight. Check or replace O-rings on the water trap and instrument inlet.
Check the wellhead inset for cracks, replace O-ring on
insert.
Field calibrate Oxygen channel.
Verify that the communications software is the right version for the instrument being used. Check that the proper serial port is selected in the software. Contact Factory Service.
Perform a field calibration and check well again. Verify
cal gas is flowing when regulator is turned on. Verify all connections are tight and filters are not clogged.
Contact Factory Service.
Perform a field calibration -zero and span.
Contact Factory Service.
Charge unit over night and try again.
Unit too hot -cool down and try again.
Try adjusting contrast level. Contact Factory Service. Remove and re-seat the Gas Pod.
Contact Factory Service.
Check the probe fitting is fully seated.
Check the probe plug is screwed together tightly.
Contact Factory Service.
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7. 1 Factory Service
LANDTEC Facilities are the ONLY authorized service centers for the GEM ™ Family of
instruments. LANDTEC offers a several service plans to facilitate your bi-annual Factory Servicing of
the instrument. Please contact your LANDTEC representative for more information on the service plan that best fits your specific needs. Factory Service includes but is not limited to the following;
General operations
The main functions of the gas analyzers operation are checked to ensure that they are within specification.
Barometric pressure reading
The barometric pressure reading is checked to ensure it is within specification. This is carried out by way of comparing the atmospheric reading against a known standard. If necessary, reprogramming is
quoted.
Static and differential pressure readings
The static and differential pressure transducers are checked to ensure they are within specifications.
This is carried out by comparing instrument readings to a known standard, applying a known pressure
and noting both readings. If necessary, reprogramming will be quoted.
Pump functionality (flow and vacuum)
All flow and vacuum functions of the internal pump are checked to ensure the operation is within
specification.
Water ingress/blockage
The internal filters are checked for cleanliness and moisture ingress to ensure they are not
contaminated.
Flow fail setting
The flow fail function is checked to ensure proper operation within the specified limits.
Gas pod and Temperature probe connectivity reading
The connectivity of the gas analyzer is checked to ensure correct operation and reading performance
with accessories.
Computer controlled gas check
Inward and outward gas checks are carried out by way of connecting the gas analyzer to a custom built
computer controlled calibration chamber and proprietary software. At the inward stage, two sets of
readings are taken -one using the customer's calibration settings and a second set using factory calibration settings. During this process a range of gases are used that span the reading range of the gas analyzer.
Structural and aesthetics check
The instrument is checked for cracks, scratches and broken or missing pieces.
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7.2 Factory Service Facilities
LANDTEC North America
850 S. Via Lata, Suite 112
Colton, CA 92324 USA
Sales Tel: [phone] or [phone]
Service Tel: [phone] x6141
Web: www.LANDTECNA.com
LANDTEC Europe
Formerly Geotechnical Instruments
Sovereign House Queensway Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 3JR, England
Tel: [phone]
Web: www.geotech.co.uk
LANDTEC South America
LANDTEC Produtos e Servicos Ambientais Ltda.
Rua Pedroso de Carmargo, 237 -Chacara
Santo Antonio -SP/SP CEP 0417-010
Brazil
Phone: [phone] Web: www.landtecbrazil.com.br
7.3 User Maintenance
This instrument is designed to be low maintenance and rugged. However, field calibrations are
recommended prior to use or when the ambient operating temperature of the instrument changes more than
+/-20 degrees Fahrenheit. See section 2.18 for further information on field calibrations. Additionally, it may
be necessary to change the user accessible filters and o-rings from time to time.
There are two user accessible filters, the particulate filter is located in the back of the instrument, see
section 1.1 for location, and the water trap filter which is part of the included hose kit. There are four user
changeable o-rings, one on the particulate filter cover, one on the outside of the water trap filter housing,
one on the inside of the water trap filter housing, and one on the ends of each male quick connect fitting
included on the hose kits.
Note: The a-rings on the male quick connect fittings should be routinely checked as dust and dirt from the
various wells they connect to can be abrasive. A damaged or leaky o-ring may allow air intrusion into your
gas sample. This intrusion of air may not be noticed when calibrating the instrument because the
calibration does not occur under vacuum.
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Technical Specifications
7.4 Physical
Weight
Size
Case material
Keys
Display
Filters
7.5 General
Certifications
Temperature measurement
Temperature accuracy
Visual and audible alarm
Communications
Relative pressure
7.6 Power supply
Battery type
Battery life
Battery charger
Charge time
Alternative power
Battery lifetime
7. 7 Gas Ranges
Detection principle
Oxygen cell lifetime
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4.4 lbs.
L 2.48" x W 7.48" x D 9.92".
Anti-static ABS.
Membrane panel.
Liquid Crystal Display 40 x 16 characters. Fiber optic woven
backlight for low light conditions.
User replaceable integral fiber filter at inlet port and external PTFE water trap filter.
UL Certified to Class 1, Zone 1, AEx lb d Ila T1
With optional probe 14°F to 167°F.
±0.4°F (± probe accuracy).
User selectable CO2, CH4 and 02 Min/Max levels via LSGAM CS software.
RS232 protocol via download lead with variable baud rate.
±250 mbar from calibration pressure
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack containing six 4AH cells. Not user replaceable.
Lithium Manganese battery for data retention.
Typical use 10 hours from fully charqed condition.
Separate intelligent 2A battery charger powered from AC voltaqe supply (110-230V).
Approximately 2 hours from complete discharge.
Can be powered externally for fixed-in-place applications only. Contact LANDTEC for further information.
Up to 1,000 charge/discharqe cycles.
CO2 and CH4 by dual wavelength infrared cell with reference
channel.
02 (and CO & H2S in Plus) by internal electrochemical cell. The gas sample is not dried or adjusted for Gas Humidity and therefore is on a wet basis.
Approximately 18 months in air.
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Typical Accuracy Gas 0-5%5-15%15%-FS 0 -Full Scale volume volume
CH4 ±0.3% ±1% ±3%
CO2 ±0.3% ±1% ±3%
02 ±1% ±1% ±1% H2S in Plus Instruments ±10%FS from 0-Full Scale co in Plus Instruments ±10% of reading or 15ppm
whichever is qreater
Response time, T90 CH4 �20 seconds
CO2 �20 seconds
02 �20 seconds
Range CH4 0-100% reading.CO2 0-100% reading.
02 0-25%
CO (in Plus Instruments) 0-2000ppm
H2S (in Plus Instruments) 0-500ppm
7.8 Pump
Typical flow 300 cc/min.
Flow fail point Adjustable, approximately 50 -250 cc/min.
Flow with 200 mbar vacuum 250 cc/min aooroximatelv.
Vacuum 100 inches H20.
7.9 Operating Conditions
Operating temp range 32°F to 104°F.
Relative humidity 0-95% non-condensing.
Atmospheric pressure range 700-1200 mbar.
Displayed in Inches of Mercury (5.9 -35.4"Hg).
Not corrected for sea level.
Atmospheric pressure accuracy +5 mbar aooroximately.
Case seal IP65.
7. 10 Optional Gas Pods
Typical Accuracy Gas 0-Full Scale(Subject to User calibration). co ±10% FS
H2S ±10% FS
SO2 ±10% FS
H2 ±10% FS
HCN ±10% FS
Response time, T90 co �60 seconds
H2S �60 seconds
SO2 �60 seconds
H2 �60 seconds
HCN �60 seconds
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Range 0-500ppm
0-50 or 0-200ppm
0-20 or 0-1 OOppm
0-1000ppm0-100ppm
7.11 Regulatory Compliance Labels and Statements
The device has the following safety and non-hazardous parameters:
Terminal Nos Ui Ii
Connector A: 6V
Connector B
or
14 V
11 V
100 mA
2.25 A
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has not tested the performance or reliability of the Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware, GPS operating software or other GPS-related aspects of this product. UL has only
tested for the explosion, fire, shock and casualty hazards required by the applicable hazardous locations
standards. UL certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the GPS hardware, GPS
operating software or other GPS-related aspects of this product.
UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER
REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY GPS RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS
PRODUCT
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APPENDIXB
Rutherford County Landfill Facility 15
NC Division of Waste Management� Solid Waste Section
Landfill Gas Monitoring Datn Form
Notice: This form and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in NC General StatULI! 132-J. As such,
these documents are available for inspection and examination by any person upon request (NC General Statute 132·6).
FacilityName: _____________________ Pe1mitNumber: ______________________ _
Date of Sampling: ________ _ NC Landfill Rule (.0500 or .1600): __________ __
Name and Position of Sample Colle�tor: _________________ _
Type and Serial Number of Gas Meter: _____________ _ Calibration Date or Gas Meter: ____ _
Date and Time of Field Calibration: ---------
Type of Field Calibration Gas ( 15/15 or 35/50): _________________ Expiration Date of Field Calibration Gas Canister: _____ _
Pump Rate of Gas tvleter: _____ _
Ambient Air Temperature: _____ Barometric Pressure: ______ General Weather Conditions: ____ _
Instructions: Under "Location or LFG Well" identify the monitoring wells or describe the location for other tests (e.g., inside
buildings). A drawing showing the location of test must be attached. Report methane readings in both% LEL and% methane by volume. A reading in percent methane by volume can be converted to% LEL as follows: % methane by volume =% LEL/20
:,: .. � ci ··n ,�r � <ttnple fob� Tim� Tim� :.. -c '·' -�u ID Pt ·;e Fump�d', I
Initial St1bilizeJ. ' · ::·H
0 !...�L i:-.:.:�t J.;·:
0 .0:0 r: .:: i>vtel
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_________ .....,.. ___ ,___ _______________ ,___ _____ �-------------4
lf your facility has more gas moniluring locations than there is room on this form, please attach additional sheets listing the
same information as contained on this form.
Certification To the best ofmy knowledge, the inform:1tion reported und statements mttde on this dnta submittal and nttilchn1ents are true and correct. I am nw:U"e that there are significant penalties for making any false stat ment, representation, or
certification inclnding the possibility of a fine and imprisonment.
SIGNATURE TITLE
16
APPENDIXC
Rutherford County Landfill Facility 16
vapour
sampling
ecoplug TM
Vapour Sampling EcoPlug TM
headspace vapour sampling made easy
W e've modified the 2" and 4" EcoPlugs ™ to
produce the Waterra Vapour Sampling
Eco Plug TM .This specialized well plug uses a stainless
steel valve which allows you to extract a sample of
the trapped headspace vapours.
Pressure tested to 20 PSI, these caps prevent the
loss of well gasses to the atmosphere. The Sample
PortAdapter allows you to extract the sample with­
out removing the cap from the well. The Sample
Port Adapter can be attached to a peristaltic pump
in order to draw out even more of the trapped
headspace gasses.
VAPOUR SAMPLING 2" ECOPLUG ™