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Page 1 North Carolina Analyzer System BL-A100 User’s Guide Delivering Business-Enabling Solutions and Technologies...
Page 2 2 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Starting ............................. 5 BL‐A100 Technical Specification ....................... 7 Turning on the Analyzer .......................... 8 Quick Start Check List .......................... 9 Asset Tags/Model ID .......................... 9 Recommended Maintenance ........................ 10 Warranty Provision List ........................... 11 Customer Service / Repair Center ....................... 11 Manufacturer Representative ...................... 11 Time/Cost Estimate to Repair ...................... 11 Non‐Warranty Parts ‐ Lexmark E120n Printer .................. 11 General Usage ............................ 12 Getting Help ............................ 14 Training Mode ............................ 15 State Inspection Menu Functions ....................... 16 Performing a Safety Inspection ....................... 16 Default Vehicle Make List ........................ 26 Safety and Emissions Inspection ...
Page 4 Station Menu Functions .......................... 53 Network Communication Diagnostics .................... 53 Data File/Lockout Status Refresh ...................... 53 Print a Communications Log ........................ 53 Print a Station License .......................... 55 Other Service Products ........................... 56 Asset Tracking ............................ 57 Display Network Configuration ....................... 57 Download Software Update ........................ 58 Background Information on Vehicle Emissions .................. 61 Sources of Auto Emissions ........................ 61 The Combustion Process ......................... 61 Exhaust Pollutants .......................... 62 Evaporative Emissions ......................... 63 What Has Been Done to Control Automobile Emissions? .............. 63 How Much Does A Vehicle Emit? ...................... 64 What Has Emission Control Meant for Air Quality? ................ 64 Health Impacts of Vehicle Exhaust ...................... 64 Replacing the Analyzer .......................... 65 Trouble Shooting Printing Issues ........................ 67 ...
Page 5: Getting Starting
Getting Starting The BanaLogic BL−A100 analyzer has two configurations: • Safety Only • OBDII & Safety Analyzers must be configured by your provider for the appropriate mode of operation. Both configurations include the following: Component Description BL‐A100 See BL‐A100 Technical Specification Details in next section Laser printer with 600 dpi (dots per inch) resolution, 8 meg of standard memory and USB port. Includes 150‐ sheet paper tray located in the front ...
Page 6 Standard 101 keyboard and 2 button mouse using non‐USB connectors. Keyboard / Mouse MS9544 VoyagerPDF hand scanner. Hand Scanner 1 Gig USB key used for backup purposes. This key must be plugged into the back of the analyzer unit for it USB Key to function correctly. This key is quite small and is about the width of a small finger and about 1 inch in length. 6 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 7: Bl-A100 Technical Specification
BLA10 00 Technic cal Specific cation - Sing gle box packing: 3 60 x 365 x 114mm m, G.W.: 4.8kgs - 6 in one box packing: 710 x 390 x 380m mm, G.W.: 29.5Kg Processor r and memory Dime ension & weig - 292( (H)mm x 237(D)m mm x 53(W)mm...
Page 8: Turning On The Analyzer
Turning on the Analyzer The heart of BanaLogic’s solution is the Analyzer. This is the slim black box that sits in the middle of cabinet. There are three components that must be powered on: Analyzer Monitor Printer 8 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 9: Quick Start Check List
Quick Start Check List Analyzer has been installed and configured Valid Inspector ID’s and Access codes (Note: Training Mode may be accessed without this information) E‐Stickers Purchased for Analyzer, and/or E‐Buyers has been setup to purchase from the Analyzer. Paper has been added to the printer Asset Tags/Model ID Each analyzer is a‐fixed with a unique identification number. ...
Page 10 Recomm mended M Maintenan ce BanaLogic c’s BL‐A100 analyzer is a purpose b built, robust embedded computer s system specif fically designed for the safe ety and OBD II emission t test program s. Unlike tra ditional anal lyzer systems s, ...
Page 11: Warranty Provision List
Warranty Provision List Detailed warranty information is contained on a separate sheet stored in the pocket at the back of this manual. This includes detailed warranty information and appropriate purchase and signature information. A two (2) year limited warranty is included in the cost of the unit when this product is used for purposes considered to be normal usage. Exact terms and conditions as to what is covered can be found in the Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions form in the pocket of this manual. Customer Service / Repair Center Verizon Business Atten: NC E‐Safety Warranty Repairs PO Box 34280 Phoenix, AZ 85067 1∙888∙333∙0557 Manufacturer Representative Lori Selvia 4420 Sagebush Drive Kennesaw, Georgia 770∙344∙0557 Time/Cost Estimate to Repair After contacting the customer service/repair center, if it is determined a replacement is required it will be shipped to the customer overnight (next business day) if the request is received by 4 PM MST (Mountain Standard Time) at no cost to the station owner. If it is received after 4 PM the new unit will ...
Page 12: General Usage
General Usage BanaLogic’s North Carolina Vehicle Inspection System has been designed to operate primarily using the keyboard. Only help screens & Other Service Products (available under Station Menu) may require the use of a mouse.  Print screen o Screens which are intended to generate a print out (i.e. inspection reports, station license, etc.) contains either a message to instruct use to press P to print, or contains a prompt to allow the user to enter the number of copies to be printed. o You may print out other screens for information using the Ctrl+PrtScn keys. There will be no message on the screen indicating printing is occurring; however after a few seconds delay you will notice the green light on the printer flashing. It may take a few seconds for the ...
Page 13 the left. This will move the “blue bar” to the item immediately then you must press “Enter” to select. Report Screens This is used to display a report PgUp / PgDn are used to on a screen that the user can navigate through multiple pages navigate to multiple pages and on the report. Other keys to can print out. print and return to previous screen and generally provided in text at the bottom of the screen. ...
Page 14: Getting Help
Getting Help The Verizon Station Help Desk can be reached at: 1.888.333.0557 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 7:00 pm EST 14 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 15: Training Mode
Training Mode Training mode will allow users to conduct Safety and/or OBDII inspections in a mode that will not be recorded and while allowing the user to become familiar with the software and inspection procedures. Inspectors are not required to have a license to conduct the inspection and no valid inspection report will be printed. Training Mode is accessed by selecting (S) State Inspection Menu from the main menu then selecting 8 Training Mode from the State Inspection Menu. Training mode is identical to conducting a real inspection with the following differences:  Inspector Login is not required  No VID contact is made  No sticker is assigned to pass test.  The Vehicle inspection report is denoted with training mode written in several places. 15 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 16: State Inspection Menu Functions
State Inspection Menu Functions The State Inspection Menu lists the procedures available that are relevant to state inspections. Once the selection S is made from the Main Menu, the inspector‐mechanic will be prompted to enter an access id and password to perform any of the inspection procedures. Performing a Safety Inspection To perform an initial safety inspection for a vehicle select 2, Safety Inspection Only from the State Inspection menu. ...
Page 17 A safety in nspection for r a regular veh hicle consists of eight basi c steps: • • Inspec ctor Logi Step 1 • • Captur re Vehic le Inform mation Step 2 • • Begin T Test VID D Contact Step 3 • • Captur re Vehic le Detail Step 4 • • Safety Inspect ion Item Step 5 • • Tampe ering Ins pection ...
Page 18 The inspe ector must log gin prior to ea ach and every y inspection. The inspecto or can enter t heir inspecto or‐ mechanic c license ID us sing the keybo oard, or by sc canning the b ar code on th he inspector b badge (if applicable e) using the h hand‐held sca nner. The ins spector ID is 12‐digits in le ength. Three pie eces of inform mation are ca aptured durin ng this stage and this info ormation is us sed to contac ct the VID and d/or search l ocally ...
Page 19 The secon nd key piece o of informatio n required is the license p plate. The lice nse plate is a lso a double‐ ‐blind entry. All values are co onverted to u pper case. After this information entered it is p presented to the user for v verification p prior to contac cting the VID . Once this information has been ver rified and ent ered it can no o longer be ch hanged. A te est may be ab orted at various s places by sim mply using th e Esc key. Special VIN N Validation n Rules If the VIN ...
Page 20 If the ana lyzer is not ab ble to connec ct to the VID: • nalyzer will s earch local da ata of previou us test record ds (this conta ins past 65 da ays of tests d one n this analyze er). If the ana lyzer is able t to connect to the VID the V VID may retu rn any of the following res sponses: VID Respo onse Action in the Applic cation No Vehicl le Match cou ld be Found During the first attem mpt the appl ication will indicate e that the VIN N & plate cou ld not be fou nd. ...
Page 21 • uel Type • ehicle Model Information : o Model l Year o Vehicl e Odometer R Reading o Numb er of Cylinder rs o Engine e Displaceme nt o Engine e Displaceme nt Unit of Me easure o Dual E Exhaust • ehicle Make Not all inform mation above e is captured f for vehicles o of body style trailer. Registrati on County ...
Page 22 • Using the ↑↓ keys on the keyboard • Typing in the number with the associated county Press the Enter key to confirm the selection or F9 to return to the previous screen. GVWR Vehicles with a GVWR greater than 8500 lbs are considered to be heavy duty vehicles. If the vehicle weight is less than 8500 lbs there is no prompt to enter the actual weight. If a Y is selected the inspector will be prompted to enter the actual weight of the vehicle (without decimal places). The F9 key can be used to return to the previous screen if the user incorrectly selected a GVWR over 8500lbs. Fuel Type The fuel type is selected from the list of choices using either the fuel type code (single letter) or using the ↑↓ keys to change the selection and press enter. The F9 key can be used to return to the previous screen or Esc to abort the current inspection (and no record will be saved). 22 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 23 Vehicle Model Information – Non‐Trailer If the vehicle body style is anything other than trailer the following screen will be presented to the inspector. If previous vehicle information is retrieved, Vehicle Model Year, Number of Cylinders, Displacement, and Displacement unit of measure fields will be pre‐filled with the default values. Each field contains validation rules. If the validation check fails the field containing the invalid data will be highlighted in red and the system will force a re‐entry. Some values may be valid, but must be verified ...
Page 24 35 years, the analyzer shall display error message stating that this vehicle does not require an inspection due to its age. The inspection shall be aborted and no record will be written. Odometer Reading The current odometer reading must be numeric. If no odometer reading is available, enter "0" (zero). If the mileage is higher than ninety‐nine thousand (99,000) for a vehicle five (5) years old or less a warning message will be displayed. If the mileage ...
Page 25 For Body Style Trailer Only Vehicle Model Information – Body Style Trailer Only model year is required for trailers Safety Inspection Items – Trailers Vehicle Make The vehicle make only applies to non‐trailer vehicles. If the vehicle make is known from a previous inspection the 4 character make is shown on the screen and provides the inspector the ability to update. For inspections with no previous vehicle data the user will be prompted to select the vehicle make from either the domestic light duty, foreign light duty, or heavy duty make list. 25 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 26: Default Vehicle Make List
Default Vehicle Make List...
Page 27 The vehic le type and re egistration lo ocation will de etermine the sequence of Safety Inspec ction prompts s and whether a a vehicle is su ubject to an id dle emissions test or an OB BDII scan. Fo r vehicles sub bject to an OB BDII inspection n, the OBDII i nspection wi ll precede the e safety and t tampering ins spection sequ uences. For non‐m motor cycle /t trailer vehicle e types, a Not t Applicable m may only be e entered for Re eflector, Clea rance Lights, an d Window Tin nting items o nly. ...
Page 28 The tamp pering inspec ction sequen ces will be performed fo or all vehicle es (excluding g motorcycles s and trailers) f for which a s safety inspec ction is perfo ormed and t he vehicle is s less than 3 35 ...
Page 29 Entering of Parts Exemptio n At the end d of the inspe ection a scree en will display y the overall t test results. 29 North Carolina A Analyzer System – – User’s Guide Ve rsion 1.2 March 2 2009 ...
Page 30 If North C Carolina is no ot using the “Open Marke et Safety‐Em issions Inspe ection Fee” th he applicatio n will automatic cally calculate e and assign the appropr iate test fee from the val ues provided d by the VID. This calculatio n is based on n the appropr riate inspecti on fee, sticke er fee (if appl licable), and w window tint f...
Page 31 The inspector must attempt to print at least one copy of the inspection record prior to using the Esc to return to the State Inspection Menu. 31 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 32 Safety a and Emiss ions Inspe ection The safety y and emissio on inspection option is invo oked by selec ction 1 from t the State Insp pection Menu u. This option is o only available e on OBDII an nalyzers. The safety y and emissio on inspection process is ide entical to the e safety inspe ction process s with the add dition of the OB D test step. An OBDII inspection fo or a regular ve ehicle consist s of nine basi ic steps: • • Inspecto or Login Step 1 •...
Page 33 Only Step p #4a is differe ent in the OB DII inspection n. The OBD i inspection process in step 4a is shown in more deta ail: • • Initial O OBD Prom Step 1 • • KeyOff Prompt Step 2 • • Count Down tim Step 3 • • Prompt t for Con nnection Step 4 • • Start E ngine Step 5 • • OBD Co ommunic cation Step 6 •...
Page 34 The count d own timer w ill force the in nspector to w wait 12 seconds w with the ignit tion key rema aining at the o off position. At this scr reen the user r is instructed to connect t he OBDII cab le. There are three possib le choices: 1. H for Help pro vides DLC (Da ata Link Conn nector) locatio on look‐up inf formation. 2. A A will abort th e test if the c connector can nnot be found...
Page 35 3. C is to be used d if the conne ector is found d but is dama ged or inope rable. The tes st will contin ue on with the safety y and tamper ring portions but the over rall result will l always be a fail. The mo otorist may need to g get “Waiver” from the DM MV if this vehi cle requires a an OBD test b but cannot re eceive ne due to the e connector. After the OBDII connec ction has bee en made the i nspector will be prompted d to start the engine. ...
Page 36 The syste m will promp pt the user wh hen the OBDI I portion of t he test has be een complete ed. No result ts of the OBDII portion of th he test will be e displayed (u unless aborted d for readine ss). The test will then con ntinue to the saf fety and tamp pering inspect tions (if requi ired) for an in nitial inspectio on. For an OBD DII reinspectio on, you may n not be promp pted for the sa afety items if all items on t the previous ins spection were e a pass. ...
Page 37 Reinspe ection A rein nspection seq quence is initi ated by selec cting 3 from t he State Insp ection Menu . The reinspe ection is init tiated in the same way as s an initial ins spection exce ept that the t test record is s marked wit th the reinsp pection flag. For O OBDII analyzer rs, inspectors s will have th e choice of a a Safety‐Emis sions Reinspe ection or a Sa afety‐ only R Reinspection. The fi rst three step ps of a reinsp ection are ide entical to an ...
Page 38 No detail s about the vehicle can be changed during the r reinspection process with h the excepti on of entering a an updated o odometer rea ading. The ins spector will b be prompted to enter the odometer re eading prior to co ontinuing to t the safety po rtion of the t est. Only thos e safety inspe ection items w which receive ed a fail on th he previous in...
Page 39 The VID c ontact and pr rinting of the VIRS are iden ntical to the i nitial inspect ion. The only y difference is s on the actua l VIRS print o ut there is an n indicator on n the report to o indicate thi s test is a re‐i inspection. 39 North Carolina A Analyzer System – – User’s Guide Ve rsion 1.2 March 2 2009 ...
Page 40: Reinspection
Waivers A reinspection Using Waivers/Waiver sequence is available on the OBD analyzer configuration only and is initiated by an entry of 4 from the State Inspection Menu. The inspector‐mechanic will be presented with a “Waiver” issued by a DMV Enforcement Officer prior to initiating the reinspection Using Waivers/Waiver sequence. A vehicle must have been reinspected with the most recent inspection having an overall inspection disposition as “fail” (except for vehicles that could not be tested due to too many OBDII monitors set to not‐ready) before a waiver can be issued ...
Page 41 For Waiver type RER, NCR, NRR, or DDR: • Only the current odometer reading will be collected • The analyzer will proceed to complete the e‐sticker authorization issuance and print the VIRS. For Waiver type NRI: • The current odometer reading will be collected. • An OBD test sequence will be completed without regard to the monitor readiness status. • The analyzer will proceed to the safety and tampering inspection sequences as in an initial emission inspection. • If the vehicle fails the overall test results a Fail will be record and printed on the VIRS. • If a subsequent Waiver Authorization number is required to pass the vehicle the new waiver authorization number will be recorded in the test record and printed on the VIRS. ...
Page 42: Analyzer Maintenance
Analyzer Maintenance The analyzer maintenance menu is activated by an entry of 5 from the State Inspection Menu. This presents a set of analyzer maintenance functions that may be performed by the inspector‐mechanic. For OBDII and safety‐only analyzers this menu function provides only for the status of the analyzer. 42 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 43: Re-Print Inspection Report
RePrint Inspection Report Search and Reprint Receipt/Statement function is activated by an entry of 6 from the State Inspection Menu. This function permits the inspector‐mechanic to search the test records on the analyzer and print duplicate receipt/statements for previous inspections completed on this analyzer. The analyzer will not require the completion of all fields, but at least one (1) field must be completed and F10 pressed to begin the search. If more than one test record matches the search criteria a list will be presented to the inspector to navigate ...
Page 44 The inspection report displayed is identical to the initial report with the exception of the word “Duplicate” printed on the upper left corner of the report. If only one record matches the search criteria, the matching inspection list is by‐passed and the VIRS is displayed immediately after the search is executed. 44 ...
Page 45: E-Sticker Management
ESticker Management E‐sticker authorizations purchased using methods other than through the analyzer will be downloaded to the analyzer upon the next data file refresh. E‐sticker authorization inventory will be maintained both on the analyzer, as well on the VID. For each passed inspection, the analyzer will decrement the inventory of e‐sticker authorizations by one for it’s respective inspection class. If for some reason e‐sticker authorizations were removed from an analyzer through a repair process or other means, the VID will repopulate the analyzer with the proper number of e‐sticker authorizations for each class of inspections upon a successful data file refresh. E‐sticker authorization books for Emission Inspections and Safety Inspections are issued with fifty (50) e‐sticker authorizations to a book. Inspection station owner/managers/authorized buyers may purchase a book of a particular class for addition to the analyzer inventory. Prior to having the ability to purchase e‐sticker authorizations from either the analyzer or website, each inspection station must set up an account through DMV. These accounts will allow automated billing to take place for e‐sticker authorization purchases. To find out the list of users authorized to purchase stickers from the analyzer: 45 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 46: Purchase Additional E-Stickers
Purchas se Additiona al EStickers s The purch hase of E‐Stick kers is a 4 ste ep process: For purch asers that are e also technic cians the E‐Bu uyer ID and p password are the same as t t he inspector r login credentia ls. 46 North Carolina A Analyzer System – – User’s Guide Ve rsion 1.2 March 2 2009 ...
Page 47 The following screen allows for the purchase of IM or SI e‐sticker authorizations. For Safety‐Only stations, only SI stickers are allowed to be purchased. If the current e‐sticker inventory is equal to or greater than 50 for the selected class the analyzer will display the following message and then return to the state inspection menu. “Additional e‐sticker authorizations cannot be obtained at this time for the inspection Class selected. Press the Enter Key to Continue”. This is the last chance to cancel the order. 47 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 48 In contact ting the VID t he system wi ill either deny y or authorize e the purchas se of addition al e‐stickers. If the e‐stick ker purchase is successful the local inve entory will be e updated and d a receipt w ill be displaye ed. Sample Rec ceipt from E‐Stic cker Purchase 48 North Carolina A Analyzer System – – User’s Guide Ve rsion 1.2 March 2 2009 ...
Page 49: Feedback Report
Feedba ack Report t Feedback Report funct tion is activat ted by an en try of 9 from m the State In spection Me nu. The Feed dback Report fu unction allow ws the inspe ector‐mechan nic to propo ose changes to the ana lyzer softwa re or hardware e. For immedia ate problems, , you must c contact ...
Page 50 The feedback report should be printed and mailed to: North Carolina Division of Air Quality Mobile Source Compliance Branch 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699‐1641 50 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 51: Dlc Location Reference Information - Obdii Only Analyzer
DLC Location Reference Information – OBDII Only Analyzer DLC location reference information is displayed upon selection of 10 from the State Inspection Menu. The analyzer will be designed to provide assistance to the inspector with references for OBDII connector locations using the DLCREF file. After selection of this menu item, the contents of the DLCREF file will be displayed on the analyzer screen. The content of the DLCREF file is maintained and updated from the VID. 51 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 52: Print Inspection Fee Pie Chart - Obdii Only Analyzer
Print Inspection fee Pie Chart – OBDII Only Analyzer Selection of option 11 of the State Inspection Menu will print a stand‐alone safety/emissions inspection fee pie chart. This menu item is applicable to OBDII Only analyzers. 52 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 53: Station Menu Functions
Station Menu Functions The Station menu contains procedures for updating data files from the VID, networking diagnostics, lockout updates, and review of communication logs. Network Communication Diagnostics Network communication provides three levels of diagnostics: • Comm Port • Phone Line • VID Communication If you are experiencing issues with communication you should attempt to perform each of these diagnostics in sequence. You will be directed on how to proceed on each screen based on the diagnostic result. ...
Page 54 The communications log is provided for general diagnostics and support. You may be directed to access this function by technical support. Communications log will record all attempts to contact the VID and the resulting status message. Communication logs are organized by day. Logs may be quite large depending on the number of tests conducted during a day. To select a communications log for printing use the ↑↓ keys to scroll through the list, or press the number on the left of the menu corresponding to the day you wish to review. Only 14 days of communication logs are retained on the analyzer. ...
Page 55: Print A Station License
Print a Station License Selection of this menu item allows station personnel to print a Station License Report. The purpose of the license report is to produce a document that must be posted in a public place at the station. The report displays station information and lists all inspector‐mechanics employed at the station. 55 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 56: Other Service Products
Other S Service Pro oducts The other r service prod ducts menu is accessed usi ng 5 from Sta ation Menu. T This menu ite em allows acc cess to the ALL LData online s services. Dia l‐up internet access & a su ubscription to o the ALLData a online servic ce is required t to use this fea ature. The first ti ime you acces ss this menu f function you will need to s setup the inte rnet configur ration parameter rs. Once this is s done there i is no need to setup the int ernet configu uration again ...
Page 57: Asset Tracking
Upon entry of any of the first four menu items, the system will dial‐out and authenticate to your internet service provider. Only when you exit the “Other Service Products Menu” will the modem disconnect. Asset Tracking The asset tracking screen is used by Verizon Business to maintain an inventory of equipment in the field. You may be asked to access this function while on a support call or during the replacement of equipment. There is no need to access this function at any other time. Display Network Configuration ...
Page 58: Download Software Update
Download Software Update BanaLogic’s BL‐A100 analyzer in conjunction with the Verizon VID has the ability to download software updates automatically. The system will automatically determine if a software update is required and will notify the inspector through a flashing message in the bottom left corner of the screen. Only when there are software updates available for download does the menu function #10 Download Software Update appear on the Station Menu. You should only initiate the software update function when you have some time that the analyzer will not be used. Depending on the nature of the software update, phone line quality, etc. It can take upwards of 20 minutes to complete. To initiate the update process simply go into the Station Menu and choose “Download Software Update”. The following message will be displayed to users: 58 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 59 Once the software update process has started the screen will be updated as each of the files is downloaded. The actual files to be downloaded will vary and depends on the nature of what has changed for the update. 59 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 60 Once the software upd date is comple eted, you wil l be prompte ed to re‐boot the analyzer. After the e analyzer has s been reboot ted it may tak ke several sec conds before the black scr een is replace ed with the m main menu. Pl ease be patie ent while the analyzer upd dates the soft tware internally y. To check t the software v version after an update: Fr rom the Stati ion Menu, Cho oose Analyze r Maintenan nce, and Anal lyzer Status R Report. The so oftware versio on is listed at...
Page 61: Background Information On Vehicle Emissions
Background Information on Vehicle Emissions Emissions from today's vehicles are lower than ever before, and the U.S. emissions standards are the most stringent in the world. However, as the number of vehicles on the road and the miles that they are driven each year continue to increase, vehicle transportation still contributes significantly to the air quality issues. Sources of Auto Emissions The power to move a car comes from burning fuel in an engine. Pollution from cars comes in three ways: • By‐products of the combustion process (tailpipe exhaust) • Evaporation of fuel during the refuelling process ...
Page 62: Exhaust Pollutants
Exhaust Pollutants • Hydrocarbons (HC): Hydrocarbon emissions result when fuel molecules in the engine do not burn or burn only partially. Hydrocarbons react in the presence of nitrogen oxides and sunlight to form ground‐level ozone, a major component of smog. Ozone can irritate the eyes, damage lungs, and aggravate respiratory problems. It is our most widespread urban air pollution problem. Some kinds of exhaust hydrocarbons are also toxic, with the potential to cause cancer. • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) : Under the high pressure and high temperature conditions in an engine, nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the air we breathe react to form various nitrogen ...
Page 63: Evaporative Emissions
Evaporative Emissions • Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons also escape into the air through fuel evaporation. With today’s efficient exhaust emission controls and today’s clean burning gasoline formulations, evaporative losses can account for a majority of the total hydrocarbon pollution from current model cars on hot days when ozone levels are highest. Evaporative emissions occur from fuel vapors escaping from the fuel system or while the vehicle is being refuelled.
Page 64: How Much Does A Vehicle Emit
How Much Does A Vehicle Emit? What a vehicle emits depends on many factors, including the emission control system on the vehicle, the effectiveness of the control system, the way you drive, and the number of miles you drive. Over the years manufacturers have designed vehicles and engines to reduce the amount of emissions emitted during its lifetime. A new 1965 car produced about a ton of smog‐forming hydrocarbons during 100,000 miles of driving. Standards in the 1990's reduced new car emissions to about 50 pounds of hydrocarbons. By 2010, new cars will emit only about 10 pounds of hydrocarbons in 100,000 miles. What Has Emission Control Meant for Air Quality? ...
Page 65: Replacing The Analyzer
Replacing the Analyzer The BanaLogic BL−A100 analyzer has no user serviceable components. Removal of the analyzer enclosure or alterations of the analyzer in any way will void the manufacturer’s warranty. In the event there is an issue with the analyzer that requires replacement, you will be shipped a new analyzer already configured with your station information. You will be provided with directions on how to return the broken analyzer. For additional information please refer to the “Need Help?” Online menu option from the main menu. ...
Page 66 The following table shows a close‐up diagram to help identify each of the connections: Mouse & Keyboard Connectors Monitor Connection USB Printer Connection Phone Line Connection – may be a different color each as gray or white Serial Connection for hand scanner – likely to be gray in color 66 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 67: Trouble Shooting Printing Issues
Trouble Shooting Printing Issues The printer used is the Lexmark E120n. The following is the front‐panel you will see on the printer. If you are experiencing printing issues check the front panel to see if any of the lights indicate further trouble. The printer manual from Lexmark to help diagnosis general printer problems can be found at: http://www.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/2007/e120/ug_en.pdf 67 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 68 To test if pr rinter is able t to print at all, , press the gre een arrow loc cated on the t top right of th he above pane el. This should d print out two o diagnostic p pages. If this is unable to p print (and all other orange lights s are off) this may indicate e a hardware issue with the e printer. 68 North Carolina A Analyzer System – – User’s Guide Ve rsion 1.2 March 2 2009 ...
Page 69: Trouble Shooting Scanner Issues
Trouble Shooting Scanner Issues How to use the Scanner 69 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 70: Reset Scanner Sequence
Reset Scanner Sequence If your scanner is not functioning as expected, you may be directed by your support center to “reset” the scanner to factory defaults. It is accomplished by doing the following: 1. Power up the scanner 2. Scan the enter/exit configuration mode bar code (you will hear 3 beeps) 3. Scan the bar code to recall defaults (you will hear 1 beep) 4. Scan the enter/exit configuration mode bar code (you will hear 3 beeps) to save the new configuration. 70 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...
Page 71: Connecting The Scanner
Connecting the Scanner 71 North Carolina Analyzer System – User’s Guide Version 1.2 March 2009 ...