Chandler

ChanScope and Dew Point Tester

User Manual

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This manual is a guide for the use of the AMETEK ChanScope and Dew Point Tester models. Data herein has been verified and validated and is
believed adequate for the intended use of this software. If the software or procedures are used for purposes over and above the capabilities specified
herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability should be obtained; otherwise, AMETEK does not guarantee results and assumes no obligation or
liability. This publication is not a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe upon, any process patents.

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 Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Overview
Dew Point Tester.................................................................................................. 1-1
Description.......................................................................................... 1-1
Bureau of Mines-Type Dew Point Tester (Standard).................... 1-1
ChanScope.................................................................................... 1-1
Theory of Operation............................................................................................ 1-2
Additional Equipment.......................................................................................... 1-3
Chiller................................................................................................. 1-3
Illuminated Magnifier......................................................................... 1-3
Tripod.................................................................................................. 1-3
Propane Cylinder................................................................................ 1-3
CO2 Bottle........................................................................................... 1-3
Part Numbering Codes......................................................................................... 1-4
Technical Support................................................................................................ 1-5

CHAPTER 2 Specifications
Standard Bureau of Mines-type Dew Point Tester.............................................. 2-1
Accuracy............................................................................................. 2-1
Dew Point Temperature Range........................................................... 2-1
Operating Pressure.............................................................................. 2-1
Connections......................................................................................... 2-1
Weight and Dimensions...................................................................... 2-1
ChanScope Digital Dew Point Tester.................................................................. 2-2
Accuracy............................................................................................. 2-2
Dew Point Temperature Range........................................................... 2-2
Operating Pressure.............................................................................. 2-2
Connections......................................................................................... 2-2
Power.................................................................................................. 2-2
Weight and Dimensions...................................................................... 2-2

CHAPTER 3 Installation and Set Up

Inspect Shipping Contents................................................................................... 3-1
Safety Requirements............................................................................................ 3-2
Mechanical Installation........................................................................................ 3-3
Tools/Equipment Required................................................................. 3-3
Tubing and Fittings............................................................................. 3-3
Installing the Dew Point Tester........................................................... 3-4
Connecting the Refrigerant................................................................. 3-4
Installing the Glycol Filter Assembly................................................. 3-5
Selecting Temperature Display (ChanScope only)............................. 3-5
Start Up................................................................................................................ 3-6

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CHAPTER 4 Operation
Using Glycol Filters............................................................................................. 4-1
Determining Equilibrium.................................................................... 4-1
Test Precautions................................................................................................... 4-2
Test Procedure..................................................................................................... 4-4
Confirmation of Dew Point.................................................................................. 4-5
Interpretation of Dew Point Temperature........................................... 4-5
Differentiating between Water and Hydrocarbon Dew Points............................ 4-6
Special Test Procedure for Propane..................................................................... 4-7

CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance......................................................................................................... 5-1
Tools Required.................................................................................... 5-1
Replacing the Glycol Filter................................................................. 5-2
Cleaning the Window and Mirror....................................................... 5-2
Verification of Pressure Holding Integrity.......................................... 5-2
Recharging Batteries (ChanScope Dew Point Tester)........................ 5-3
Bypassing the RTD............................................................................. 5-4
Calibration........................................................................................... 5-5
Selecting Temperature Display (ChanScope only)............................. 5-5
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................ 5-6
Replacement Parts............................................................................................... 5-8
ChanScope Digital Dew Point Tester................................................................ 5-11
Models 13-175, 13-200, 13-210 (10,000 Series SN)........................ 5-11
ChanScope II Digital Dew Point Tester............................................................. 5-12
Models 13-1175, 13-1200, 13-1210 (20,000 Series SN).................. 5-12

CHAPTER 6 Drawings
DWG 13-0052 - Glass Window Assy (sour gas)................................................. 6-1
DWG 13-0054 - Glycol Filter Assy..................................................................... 6-2
DWG 13-0072 - Immersion Cooling Rod Assy.................................................. 6-3
DWG 13-0075 - Model 13-0075 Dew Point Tester............................................. 6-4
DWG 13-0090 - Chillers, Regular and Quick..................................................... 6-5
DWG 13-0095 - Saturated Moisture Content Air or Nitrogen (°F)..................... 6-6
DWG 13-0095 - Saturated Moisture Content Air or Nitrogen (°C).................... 6-7
DWG 13-0097 - Saturated Moisture Content Natural Gas (°F).......................... 6-8
DWG 13-0097 - Saturated Moisture Content Natural Gas (°C).......................... 6-9
Table - Equilibrium Water Vapor Contents........................................................ 6-10
DWG 13-0100 - Bureau of Mines Dew Point Tester......................................... 6-15
DWG 13-0125 - Conversion Chart, Dew Point to Moisture Content................ 6-16
DWG 13-0150 - Installation, Dew Point Tester................................................ 6-17
DWG 13-2016 - ChanScope I............................................................................ 6-18
DWG 13-0303 - Illuminated Magnifier Assy (Model 13-075).......................... 6-19
DWG 13-0304 - Illuminated Magnifier (Models 13-100, 13-110).................... 6-20
DWG 13-0305 - Illuminator Assy..................................................................... 6-21
DWG 13-2017 - ChanScope II.......................................................................... 6-22
DWG 13-2227 - Eyepiece Assembly................................................................. 6-23

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Safety Notes
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES contained in this manual emphasize critical instructions as fol-
lows:

An operating procedure which, if not strictly observed, may result in personal injury or envi-
ronmental contamination.

An operating procedure which, if not strictly observed, may result in damage to the equip-
ment.

 Important information that should not be overlooked.

NOTE

Electrical Safety
Always shut down power source(s) before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Only a qualified
electrician should make electrical connections and ground checks.

Any use of the equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the safety protection
originally provided by the equipment.

Grounding
Instrument grounding is mandatory. Performance specifications and safety protection are void if instru-
ment is operated from an improperly grounded power source.

Verify ground continuity of all equipment before applying power.

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Warning Labels
These symbols may appear on the instrument in order to alert you of existing conditions.

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Schutzerde

CAUTION - Risk of electric shock

(ATTENTION-RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE)
Achtung - Hochspannung Lebensgefahr

CAUTION - (Refer to accompanying documents)

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CAUTION - Hot Surface

(ATTENTION-SURFACE CHAUDE)
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• When the equipment is ready to be disposed of, take it to your local or re-
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• If you need further assistance in recycling your AMETEK product, contact

our office listed in the front of the instruction manual.

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 WARRANTY AND CLAIMS

We warrant that any equipment of our own manufacture or manufactured for us pursuant to our specifications which
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the defective equipment, and refund in full settlement the purchase price thereof paid by Buyer.

Process photometric analyzers, process moisture analyzers, and sampling systems are warranted to perform the
intended measurement, only in the event that the customer has supplied, and AMETEK has accepted, valid sample
stream composition data, process conditions, and electrical area classification prior to order acknowledgment. The
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the goods, and the shipment date.

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 OVERVIEW

Dew Point Tester

Description

Bureau of Mines-Type Dew Point Tester (Standard)

When a gas-water vapor is cooled with no liquid water present, the absolute hu-
midity of the vapor content remains constant but the relative humidity increases
until it reaches 100% saturation, after which moisture begins to condense. The
temperature at which condensation is first detected is known as the dew point.
The Bureau of Mines-type dew point tester duplicates the conditions required
by the definition of dew point. However, the measurement method is modified
so that it is suitable for measuring dew point at high pressures. This is done by
enclosing a mirror upon which moisture or hydrocarbons condense (when chilled
by a refrigerant) in a pressure chamber. A window in the chamber allows viewing
of moisture condensation.

ChanScope

The digital ChanScope provides state-of-the-art temperature measurement of the

dew point of pressurized gas. The ChanScope retains all of the proven reliabil-
ity and quality of the original Bureau of Mines-type dew point tester and gives
instantaneous feedback using an LEDreadout during a test.

Both the standard (Bureau of Mines type) dew point tester and the ChanScope
include a sample pressure gauge and tripod socket for ease of use in the field.

All AMETEK Chandler dew point testers meet ASTM D1142-GPA

 2140 standards.
NOTE

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 Theory of Operation
Water contamination in gases can cause corrosion and other equipment problems,
especially in regulation and metering stations. The determination of hydrocarbon
contamination in pipeline gas is necessary to meet hydrocarbon dew point speci-
fications in natural gas transportation contracts. Gases most frequently tested for
water content include natural gas, sour gas, heat treating furnace gas, and indus-
trial gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and other bottled gases. The most
accurate and widely used instrument available for determining water content is
the Bureau of Mines-type chilled mirror dew point tester. When this instrument is
used properly, measured dew point accuracy is ± 0.2°F.

Each dew point tester incorporates a pressure-tight chamber to contain the gas or
vapor test sample and valves for controlling gas flow. There is a clear plastic win-
dow at one end of the chamber to observe the interior and the mirror. The mirror
itself is highly polished stainless steel and is attached at its center to a copper
thermowell. A chiller attached to the thermowell controls expansions of refriger-
ant and the temperature of the mirror. The greater the flow rate of refrigerant, the
lower the temperature. The mirror’s temperature is indicated by a thermometer
and uses a bulb that is located close to the back surface of the mirror. An elec-
tronic Resistance Temperature Detection (RTD) is used on some model dew point
testers.

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Additional Equipment

Chiller
There are three types of chiller devices available for use with the standard dew
point tester or the ChanScope.

• Standard Chiller
• Quick Chiller
• Liquid Nitrogen Chiller

The Quick Chiller and the Liquid Nitrogen Chiller allow much faster dew point
determination but there is an increased risk of error and temperature overshoot if
components are not allowed to reach thermal equilibrium.

• The Quick Chiller can be used for dew point measurements down to -20°F
(-30°C) with propane, and down to -90°F (-70°C) with liquid CO2 refriger-
ant.

• The Nitrogen Chiller is a dipstick type and can be used with liquid N2 for
dew points down to and below -200°F (-130°C). The Nitrogen Chiller can
also be used with dry ice/acetone for dew points down to -100°F (-75°C).

Certified Thermometers
Certified thermometers that have been tested for accuracy are also available.
They are supplied with calibration traceable to NIST.

Illuminated Magnifier
A four-power, prefocused magnifier is available as an option, and can be attached
to the instrument to illuminate and magnify the mirror. The battery-illuminated
magnifier ensures optimum accuracy of dew point determinations regardless of
field lighting. These illuminated magnifiers are available for the following dew
point tester models: Model 13-075 (large window, 1000 PSIG) and Models 13-
100 (small window, 3000 PSIG), and 13-110 (small window, 5000 PSIG). The
magnifier is a simple design and is easy to operate. It is held on the dew point
tester using an O-ring.

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 Glycol Filter
Glycol vapor contained in a gas that has passed through a glycol dehydrator will
condense on the tester’s mirror complicating observation of water dew point. A
glycol filter assembly can be installed in the tester to remove the glycol vapor
before the contaminant enters the instrument. The filter is especially useful when
the glycol condensation temperature is above the water dew point.

Tripod
The tripod is lightweight, rigid aluminum. It has two section legs that are extend-
able to 54 1/2” for support in the field.

Propane Cylinder
The propane cylinder is a size 20 DOT-approved cylinder with a delivery control
valve and a 1/4” male NPT thread. The capacity of the cylinder is 3.75 gallons
(14.2 liters) of propane. The cylinder is shipped empty and can be filled at a local
gas supplier.

CO2 Bottle
The CO2 bottle is a size 20 DOT-approved cylinder with a dip tube, delivery con-
trol valve, and a 1/4” male NPT thread. The capacity of the cylinder is 5 lb (2.3
kg) of CO2. The cylinder can be purchased empty, or full of welding grade liquid
CO2.

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Part Numbering Codes

Part Numbering Code for Standard Dew Point Tester

13- Pressure Range

075 0-1000 PSIG Model B
100 0-3000 PSIG Model A2
110 0-5000 PSIG Model A2

Chiller Device
C - Standard Chiller
Q - Quick Chiller
L - Liquid Nitrogen Chiller

Application
N - Normal Service
R - Off-Shore Service
S - Sour Gas Service
X - Cleaned for O2 Service

Standard Thermometers
025 -30 to 110°F
027 -90 to +40°F
038 -100 to +10°C
060 -35 to +50°C
096 -200 to 0°F
099 -0 to +220°F

Certified Thermometers
146 -90 to +40°F
148 -200 to 0°F
149 -30 to 110°F
152 -100 to +10°C
157 -35 to +50°C

13- 100- C N 025

13-100-C-N-025: Typical Part Number

Part Numbering Code for Digital ChanScope Dew Point Tester

13- Pressure Range

1175 0-1000 PSIG
1200 0-3000 PSIG
1210 0-5000 PSIG

All dew point testers come with Chiller Device

C - Standard Chiller

spare O-rings, ten feet of stainless Q - Quick Chiller

L - Liquid Nitrogen Chiller

steel sample tubing with stainless

fittings, and ten feet of stainless Application
N - Normal Service
tubing with stainless fittings for R - Off-Shore Service
S - Sour Gas Service
refrigerant gas, carrying case, and X - Cleaned for O2 Service

manual.
Battery Charger Power
1 - 115 VAC 50/60 Hz
2 - 230 VAC 50/60 Hz

13- 1200- C N 1
13-1200-C-N-1: Typical Part Number

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 Technical Support
AMETEK is committed to providing you with the best technical support in the
industry. If you need service or application assistance, please call Chandler at
918-250-7200, or call your local AMETEK/Chandler representative.

If you need to return equipment, you will be asked to provide the following infor-
mation before obtaining a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.

• Billing and shipping address

• Model number

• Serial number

• Purchase order number

• Telephone number

Before returning material, you must get an RMA number from the
 factory.
NOTE

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Bureau of Mines-type Dew Point Tester

Accuracy:
± 0.5°F (± 0.25°C)

Dew Point Temperature Range:

Dependent on which thermometer is chosen.

Operating Pressure:
Model 13-075 Standard Tester: 0 to 1000 PSIG (6.9 mPa)
Model 13-100 Standard Tester: 0 to 3000 PSIG (20.7 mPa)
Model 13-110 Standard Tester: 0 to 5000 PSIG (34.6 mPa)

Connections:
Sample inlet and outlet: 1/8” NPT
Refrigerant: 1/8” tube

Weight and Dimensions

Weight: 25 lb (11 kg)
Carrying Case: 14” x 18” x 7” (35.5 cm x 20 cm x 17.8 cm)

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 ChanScope Digital Dew Point Tester

Accuracy:
± 0.2°C (± 0.4°F) at 40°C (104°F) down to -90°C (-130°F)

Dew Point Temperature Range:

-129°C (-200°F) to ambient

Ambient Operating Temperature Range:

-20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F)

Operating Pressure:
Model 13-1175 ChanScope Tester: 0 to 1000 PSIG (6.9 mPa)
Model 13-1200 ChanScope Tester: 0 to 3000 PSIG (20.7 mPa)
Model 13-1210 ChanScope Tester: 0 to 5000 PSIG (34.6 mPa)

Connections:
Sample inlet and outlet: 1/8” NPT
Refrigerant: 1/8” tube

Power
Battery-powered (NiMH), 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Smart Charger with three
interchangeable blades

Weight and Dimensions

Weight: 25 lb (11 kg)
Carrying Case: 14” x 18” x 7” (35.5 cm x 20 cm x 17.8 cm)

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 INSTALLATION AND SET UP

This chapter shows you how to set up your dew point tester. It includes the fol-
lowing:

• Inspecting Shipping Contents

• Safety Requirements

• Mechanical Installation
- Equipment Required
- Tubing and Fittings
- Refrigerant Connections
- Glycol Filter Assembly
- Temperature Display Units (ChanScope only)

• Start-Up
- Observing the dew point temperature

Inspect Shipping Contents

The dew point tester and its accessories were inspected before being shipped
from the factory. Remove any packing material from the units. Check for dam-
age and verify all parts on the packing list were shipped. If any damage is found,
notify AMETEK as soon as possible and notify the shipper.

All equipment is calibrated and tested prior to shipment.


NOTE

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 Safety Requirements
• Vent the sample gas to a safe area to prevent the possibility of creating an
explosive atmosphere in an enclosed area.

• Always wear safety glasses when working with refrigerant and high pressure
gases.

• Do not exceed the pressure rating of the instrument. Refer to Chapter 2

“Specifications” for instrument operating pressures.

If operating pressure is exceeded, component “blow out” could

result in serious injury to the operator.

• Clean the instrument prior to using it with oxygen.

• For models equipped with ChanScope digital dew point indicators:

Do not expose the battery or internal electronics to temperatures higher than

the range -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 148°F). Battery packs should be recycled at
an appropriate facility for Ni-MH batteries. Use only Chandler part #13-1274
batteries as replacements. Using other battery packs will cause damage to the
electronics and void your warranty.

Use extreme caution if you are using the instrument with oxygen or
any other explosive gas reactive to oil. The entire instrument and all
sample tubing must be thoroughly cleaned.

No utilities are required for the standard dew point tester. The Chan-
 Scope requires 100-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz for the battery charger.
NOTE

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Mechanical Installation

Tools/Equipment Required
• 7/16”, 1/2” open-ended wrenches, 10” adjustable wrench

• Isopropyl alcohol (99.5% pure)

• Cotton balls or swabs

• Air duster

• Teflon tape

• Refrigerant: propane, liquid CO2 or liquid nitrogen

- Liquid CO2 requires using a siphon dip tube cylinder so that low-speci-
fied temperatures can be achieved.

- Liquid propane requires inverting the propane cylinder.

Do not use regulators on CO2 or propane cylinder tanks.

Tubing and Fittings

The instrument comes with 1/8” metal tubing and fittings for making the connec-
tion to the gas pipeline or tank from which you will be obtaining the sample. A
nylon hose should not be used for the sample lines (unless it is lined with Teflon
or equal) because unlined hose may add or remove water from the gas causing an
error in the dew point determination. Nylon hose can be used for the refrigerant
connection. However, stainless steel tubing, 1/8” in diameter, is recommended if
the tubing length is greater than ten feet.

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 Installing the Dew Point Tester
An adjustable tripod is available for mounting the tester when used in the field.

Observe the following precautions when setting up the instrument and doing test-
ing in the field.

• Take a representative sample. We recommend that you use a sample probe

inserted into the center 1/3 of the pipeline. The probe should be inserted in a
horizontal, straight run of pipe. It should also be located at least ten pipe di-
ameters upstream and downstream from any turbulence causing devices such
as an elbow, valve, orifice meter, etc.

• Ensure that the temperature of the sampling line and the dew point tester
are above the dew point temperature of the gas in the pipeline. Heat-traced
sample tubing may be required in cold ambient conditions.

• Ensure that the sampling line does not contain any condensed liquids such as
water, hydrocarbons, glycol, etc.

• There must be no appreciable reduction in pressure between the gas source

and the dew point tester.

Connecting the Refrigerant

Once the dew point tester sample connection to the gas supply is properly set up,
you must connect the refrigerant valve to a cylinder of propane, liquid CO2, or
other liquefied gas that will be used as a refrigerant.

Open the valve on the cylinder and invert it so that

Inversion Cooling Rod the liquid refrigerant is available at the chiller. If you
are using a siphon dip tube, you do not have to invert
the cylinder.
Flask
• Propane is a satisfactory refrigerant for dew point
temperatures down to about -20°F (-28°C).
• Liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) may be used for
temperatures down to -80°F (-62°C).
Clamp Chain • For lower dew points you must use liquid nitro-
Holder Clamp
gen (Figure 3-1).

Installing the Glycol Filter Assem-

bly
Figure 3-1.
Liquid nitrogen
refrigerant connections.

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 The glycol filter assembly is attached in-line to the inlet of the dew point tester
(Figure 3-2). Once installed, the filter assembly will not interfere with the tester’s
attachment to the tripod.

Selecting Temperature Display (ChanScope only)

O-Ring Filter Housing

O-Ring Seal
Seal
Install
this end to
dew point
Glycol Filter tester
Cartridge Cartridge
Figure 3-2.
Glycol filter
installation.

Remove the rear cover of the ChanScope enclosure to change the temperature
display units. Selections are degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
There is a circuit assembly inside the enclosure. Set the miniature switch setting
#1 to ON for Fahrenheit or to OFF for Celsius. Switches 2, 3 and 4 are not used.

Installation and Set Up | 3-5

 Start Up
1. Connect the sample tubing from the sample source to the dew point tester
sample inlet valve.

2. Turn the sample inlet valve until it is fully open.

3. Partially open the sample outlet valve just enough to allow flow through the
tester body but not enough to cause a drop in the sample pressure.

4. Allow the sample to flow through the tester until sufficient time has passed to
allow system equilibrium. This should be approximately five to ten minutes.

5. Connect the refrigerant tubing from the refrigerant cylinder to the refrigerant
inlet connection valve on the chiller device.

6. Slowly open the refrigerant valve to start the flow of refrigerant through
the chiller device. Once the temperature starts to drop, close the refrigerant
valve.

7. Slowly open and close the refrigerant valve so that the temperature of the
sample gas drops slowly.

8. Observe the mirror and thermometer/digital readout. At the same time, make
note of the temperature at which a spot of moisture first appears at the center
of the mirror.

9. Allow the mirror to warm up and make note of the temperature at which the
moisture spot disappears.

10. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until the temperatures observed are within 2°F (1°C).

11. Record the average or mean temperature that you observed as the dew point
temperature.

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 OPERATION

To prevent serious injury or incorrect measurements, adhere to all

test procedures when setting up the tester and performing tests in the
field.

Using Glycol Filters

When using the standard dew point tester, there may be times when glycol vapors
are present as you are measuring the dew point in the gas. These vapors can
lead to difficulty in determining the water dew point because the glycol vapors
also condense on the mirror, making observation of the water dew point difficult
or uncertain. A glycol filter can be used with the dew point tester under these
circumstances to remove the glycol vapor to make it easier to determine the true
water dew point.

The filtering material in the glycol filter absorbs both water vapor and glycol va-
por. However, though it quickly becomes saturated with water vapor, it continues
to absorb glycol vapor for a somewhat longer time. It is during this latter period
that water dew points can be determined satisfactorily since once the filter is
water saturated, no more water vapor is removed from the gas and the dew points
will be the same if read without the filter.

Determining Equilibrium
When the sample gas is introduced at the side of the pressure chamber, it flows
through the glycol filter before entering the tester. The filter material should not
cause a drop in pressure at normal flow rates. However, you must allow sufficient
time for the filter material to attain equilibrium with the sample gas pressure. The
time required to reach equilibrium depends on the concentration of water and
glycol in the gas and the density of the filter material in the cartridge. Equilib-
rium is determined by running preliminary dew point tests. Two consecutive test
results without glycol masking of the mirror indicate that the tester is operating
normally.

Operation | 4-1
 Test Precautions
These precautions must be observed to prevent serious injury and to ensure ac-
curate measurements.

1. Vent the sample gas to a safe area to prevent the possibility of creating an
explosive atmosphere in an enclosed area.

2. Always wear safety goggles when working with refrigerants and high -pres-
sure gases.

3. Do not exceed the pressure rating of the tester.

- Models 13-100/13-1200 tester maximum working pressure is 3000 PSIG

(20.7 mPa).

- Models 13-075/13-1175 tester working pressure is limited to 1000 PSIG

(6.9 mPa).

- Models 13-110/13-1210 tester working pressure is 5000 PSIG (34.5 mPa).

Working pressure must not be exceeded as this can result in compo-

nent “blow out” causing serious injury to the operator.

4. Clean the tester properly before using oxygen.

5. Take a representative sample using a sample probe inserted into the center
1/3 of the pipeline.

6. Ensure that the sampling line does not contain condensed water, hydrocar-
bons, glycol, etc.

7. Ensure that the temperature of the sampling line and the dew point tester are
above the dew point temperature of the sample gas. When the atmospheric
temperature is below the dew point temperature of the tester or the gas in the
pipeline or tank, the tester and sample line should be heated with a flexible
heat tape to avoid condensation between the gas source and the instrument.

8. Ensure that there is no appreciable reduction in pressure between the gas

source and the dew point tester.

9. If you have installed a filter to remove glycol from the gas, the material in the
filter absorbs both glycol and water. The filter usually becomes saturated with
water within five minutes but continues to absorb glycol. Only after the filter
is saturated with water can you make accurate dew point readings.

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Use extreme caution if you are using the tester on oxygen or other
explosive gases reactive to oil. The entire instrument, including the
sample line, must be thoroughly cleaned. Testers that have been
ordered “cleaned for oxygen” from the factory will have an oxygen
pressure gauge installed and will be tagged with the date they were
cleaned.

Operation | 4-3
 Test Procedure
Follow this procedure in the ordered sequence to ensure accurate readings.

1. Open the sample inlet valve and purge the tester by flowing the test gas
through the sample chamber to expel all the air.

2. Regulate the flow of the test sample by partially closing the outlet valve and
then adjust to ensure that the sample flows continuously at full sample pres-
sure through the chamber.

3. Adjust the outlet valve so that the gas sample can just be detected on your
fingertip. An aspirator bulb or vacuum pump can be used to bring atmospher-
ic or low-pressure samples past the mirror.

 A low flow of approximately 5 SCFH is recommended.

NOTE

4. ChanScope
For models with a digital dew point indicator, verify that the decimal point at
the far right side of the display is not blinking.

A blinking decimal point indicates that the tester is in pause or hold mode.
When in this mode, the displayed temperature is “frozen” and will not
change until you press the HOLD button. The HOLD button is a pushbut-
ton or mementary switch; press HOLD at any time to ENTER or EXIT this
mode.

5. Open the refrigerant valve periodically for a few seconds; allow sufficient
time between valve openings to lower the mirror temperature. You can make
a quick observation to determine an approximate dew point. However, for the
final determination, you should lower the temperature at a rate of no more
than one or two degrees per minute.

6. Observe the mirror and thermometer/digital readout at the same time and
note the temperature at which a spot of moisture first appears at the center of
the mirror.

7. Allow the mirror to warm up and note the temperature at which the moisture
spot disappears.

8. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the temperatures observed are within 2°F (1°C).

9. Record the mean or average temperature observed as the dew point.

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Confirmation of Dew Point
In extreme cases, water dew point determination can be difficult, even after the
gas has passed through a glycol filter. An alternate method for determining if the
dew point is water is to operate at a different pressure.

Example:

1. A dew point determination is done in the normal manner at 1000 PSIG and a
dew point of 30°F is obtained. Plotting on the “Saturated Moisture Content
of Natural Gas as a Function of Temperature and Pressure” chart (Drawing
13-0097) obtains a water vapor content of 6.3 lb/million cubic feet.

2. Pressure in the tester is reduced to 300 PSIG by partially closing the inlet
valve and adjusting the outlet valve to obtain the approximate same flow rate.

3. A dew point determination is now run at this reduced pressure.

If a dew point of 9°F is obtained, you can be sure that the original determina-
tion at 1000 PSIG was correct since the water content remained the same (6.3
lb/MMscf) with the change is pressure and dew point. The water dew point is
lowered as the pressure is lowered, but the water content of the gas remains
the same. Had the water content been different at the second pressure and
dew point, then one of the dew points might have been a hydrocarbon, glycol
or alcohol dew point.

Interpretation of Dew Point Temperature

Dew points can be converted to water content using Drawings 13-0095, 13-0097,
and 13-0125 found in this manual. The ASTM tables are also included.

Operation | 4-5
 Differentiating between Water and Hydrocarbon Dew Points
Sometimes, the hydrocarbon dew point of the gas will be the same or higher
temperature than the water dew point. In this case, the two dew points must be
differentiated.

• The hydrocarbon wets the mirror and the film expands in an iridescent ring to
cover the mirror’s surface, or appears as a waterfall of droplets that appear to
be pouring from the mirror’s center.

• The water condensate remains concentrated in the center of the mirror.

You can also verify the substance on the mirror by determining the
 dew point at a lower pressure.
NOTE

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Special Test Procedure for Propane
Dew point tests of commercial propane are usually made at atmospheric pres-
sure instead of at full sample flow as with other gases. Therefore, when testing
propane, the procedure for opening and closing the valves should be reversed to
ensure atmospheric pressure inside the tester.

Commercial propane is usually considered “dry” if the dew point is -15°F or

lower when measured at atmospheric pressure.

For detailed information refer to GPA Publication 2140-80 “Liq-

 uid Petroleum Gas Specification and Test Methods,” 1980 revision,
NOTE
Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Maintenance

Tools Required

Standard Dew Point Tester

• 7/16”, 1/2”, 1/4” open-end wrenches

• 10” adjustable wrench
• 1/8” Allen-head driver for loosening and tightening the window nut
• Slotted screwdriver
• Bench vise
• Isopropyl alcohol (99.5%)
• Air duster
• Teflon tape
• Cotton balls or swabs

ChanScope Dew Point Tester

Same as above plus:

• Phillips screwdriver
• 1/8” hex wrench

Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 5-1

 Replacing the Glycol Filter
If a glycol filter it being used, it will eventually become saturated with glycol and
will need to be replaced.

1. Disconnect the sample tubing from the glycol filter housing.

2. Open the filter housing and remove the old filter cartridge. Remove the O-
ring from the old filter cartridge and place it on the new filter cartridge.
3. Place the new filter cartridge in the filter housing and reassemble.
4. Reconnect the sample inlet tubing.

Cleaning the Window and Mirror

Both the window and mirror of the tester are easily removed for cleaning.

• Use a cotton ball, cotton swab, or soft cloth to clean the window and mirror
surfaces. Be careful to avoid scratching the surfaces.

• If a hydrocarbon or other contaminant remains after cleansing, use a soft

cloth with soap and water followed by a rinse using isopropyl alcohol.

• To clean the high-pressure window, remove the screw and pull the unit out of
the window nut. Be careful to avoid scratching the window.

A scratched window should be replaced. A fracture could develop

 from the scratch when the tester is subjected to high pressure.
NOTE

Verification of Pressure Holding Integrity

The unit should be pressure checked to ensure pressure integrity every five (5)
years or after any suspected damage occurs (sudden physical shock) or if the
internal pressure sealing O-rings are replaced.

· Pressurize the unit to 1.5 times the rated pressure etched on the front of the
unit for 5 minutes.

Please take caution in the event of sudden depressurization.

This procedure may require specialized equipment and the factory.

 AMETEK PI can verify the pressure integrity and issue a certificate.
NOTE Please contact your local AMETEK PI representative for details.

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Recharging Batteries (ChanScope Dew Point Tester)
If the LED display on the ChanScope dew point tester goes blank, it is because
the battery pack needs to be recharged. The battery pack is a nickel metal hy-
dride (NiMH) 1600 mAh and will last approximately 12 hours if fully charged. It
requires approximately 3 hours to fully recharge.
• Plug the battery charger into the wall receptacle from 100-265 VAC, 50/60
Hz using the appropriate supplied blade adapter, and plug the other end into
the jack on the ChanScope.

 The charger is not for outdoor use.

NOTE

Charger Functionality

Charging begins when the battery pack is connected to the charger. The LED
is orange before the fast charge starts, and then the LED changes to red.
When the cells are fully charged and the voltage drops (because of the -dV
signal from the cells), the charger will go into a top-off charge mode before
switching to trickle charge mode.

During the top-off charge session, the LED will be green with short, intermit-
tent orange flashes. When the top-off charge is complete, the charger will go
into trickle charge mode, changing the LED to green. The charge current
is now reduced to a safe level, permitting the charger to stay connected to
a NiCd battery pack without damaging the cells. Depending on the specific
manufacturer of NiMH cells, trickle charging in excess of 24 hours may not
be permitted.

If the safety timer disconnects before -dV, the top-off charge will not be
engaged. The charger will then go directly to trickle charge mode and the
LED will be green. If the battery voltage is far below normal, the charger will
stop the fast-charge current and switch to trickle charge mode. The LED
will then indicate “error” by flickering green and red.

If the mains is turned off, the charger will reset and start a new charge cycle
when the mains is turned on again.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 5-3

 You can operate the tester during charging. The tester cannot be
 operated without a battery.
NOTE

• Turn the tester off when not in use to conserve energy.

Use a ChanScope II battery charger only (PN 13-2019). Other char-

 gers will cause internal damage.
NOTE

Recycle the battery pack at an appropriate facility for NiMH batteries. Visit
www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY for locations.

Bypassing the RTD

You can bypass the RTD at any time by operating the tester with the thermometer
instead.

• Loosen the gland nut on the RTD and gently pull the RTD out. Replace with
the appropriate thermometer.

• Turn the power switch on to illuminate the mirror and proceed as usual.

Remember that the LED displays now indicates ambient temperature

 when operating in this mode.
NOTE

Replacing the batteries and changing the temperature display unit

selection are the only operations allowed that require removing the
back cover of the dew point indicator. All optical and electronic
adjustments are made only at the factory. Failure to observe this may
void the warranty.

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Calibration
Except for the thermometer, calibration is not possible or necessary on the Stan-
dard Dew Point Testers (Models 13-075, 13-100, and 13-110. The thermometer
can be removed and checked for accuracy at any reputable calibration service
equipped to do so.

Calibration of the ChanScope RTD and the electronics is done at the factory.
Return the tester after obtaining an RMA.

Selecting Temperature Display (ChanScope only)

Remove the rear cover of the ChanScope enclosure to change the temperature
display units. Selections are degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
There is a circuit assembly inside the enclosure. Set the miniature switch setting
#1 to ON for Fahrenheit or to OFF for Celsius. Switches 2, 3 and 4 are not used.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 5-5

 TROUBLESHOOTING THE CHANSCOPE

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

RTD, battery Check RTD cable, battery

Intermittent display
connections, or switch connections, and switch

Display is segmented, or no Low batteries, voltage Check charger output, replace

display. less than minimum battery pack; recharge.

Remove charger from outlet.

With Chanscope OFF, char-
Battery may have Turn on Chanscope and discharge
ger turns OFF prematurely.
developed a “memory”. battery completely.
Battery not fully charged.
Plug charger into outlet to charge.

Excessive glare or light on Lamp too deep in

Remove cover, adjust lamp depth.
mirror. holder.

RTD not making proper Check for corrosion in well and

contact. depth of RTD in well to bottom. Use
thrmometer to verify. Check RTD
Temperature not reading
at 32°F (0°C) in insulated ice water
correctly.
bath, stirring the crushed ice.

Calibration. Contact factory for calibration.

Temperature not changing,

but decimal point is flashing Device is in “HOLD” Press HOLD button on the front
in lower right portion of mode. panel to resume normal operation.
display.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING DEW POINT READINGS

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Haze on entire monitor Possible glycol
Install glycol filter.
obscures dew point. contamination.
Temperature of sample
line and tester below Heat trace sample line. Purge line
the temperature of with dry nitrogen. Avoid excessive
Condensed water in sample sample gas. Not using fittings, gauges, etc., in sample line
line. a probe to sample gas, that may be difficult to dry down
slugs of water entering after condensation. Use sample
the sample line from probe.
the pipe wall.
Moisture equilibrium Glycol filter requires time to saturate
Low dew point using glycol
in glycol filter not yet with water. Allow to saturate for 5 to
filter.
reached. 10 minutes.
CO2 cylinder must be a siphon dip
CO2 and propane refrigerant Using gas instead of
tube cylinder. Propane cylinders
not chilling to specified liquid. Using a regulator
must be inverted. Do not use a
temperature. on the cylinder.
regulator.
Hydrocarbon dew point wets
Both dew points can the mirror with an iridescent ring
occur at a lower, followed by condensing droplets.
same, or higher This is your dew point. Viewing the
Unable to distinguish water
temperature depending hydrocarbon dew point at an angle
dew point from hydrocarbon
on hydrocarbon to the mirror can be helpful. The
dew point.
components present water condensate begins at the
and the amount of mirror’s center and moves outward
water. across the mirror.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 5-7

 REPLACEMENT PARTS
MODELS 13-075, 13-100, 13-110, 13-210, 13-1175, 13-1200 and 13-1210

PART # DESCRIPTION
13-0005 Window, Models 13-100 & 13-200 and 13-1200
13-0006 Window retaining nut, Model 13-100 & 13-110
13-0007 Mirror assembly, regular chiller
13-0009 Mirror insulator, Models 13-153 & 13-154 kits
13-0018 Chiller body, regular
13-0020 Thermoguard assembly
13-0021 Lock nut, thermoguard
13-0022 Bulb shield, thermoguard
13-0024 Shield, thermoguard
13-0025 Thermometer, range -30 to +110°F
13-0027 Thermometer, range -90 to +40°F
13-0038 Thermometer, range -100 to +10°C
13-0046 Retaining nut, quick chiller
13-0047 Block, with tube, quick chiller
13-0048 Quick chiller assembly
Glass window assembly, Models 13-100, 13-110, 13-200, 13-210, 13-1200,
13-0052
13-1210 (sour gas and 5,000 PSIG)
13-0053 Cooling rod, nitrogen chiller
13-0054 Glycol filter assembly
13-0060 Thermometer, range -35 to +50°C
Window, glass, Models 13-100, 13-110, 13-200, 13-210, 13-1200, 13-1210
13-0064
(sour gas and 5,000 PSIG)
Adapter, glass window, Models 13-100, 13-200, 13-210, 13-1200, 13-1210
13-0065
(sour gas and 5,000 PSIG)
13-0068 Regular chiller assembly
13-0071 Extension, tripod adapter, nitrogen chiller
13-0072 Liquid nitrogen chiller assembly
13-0077 Nut, window (Model 13-075)
13-0078 Nut, mirror, retaining
13-0079 Window, plastic, Models 13-075, 13-175, & 13-1175
13-0084 Adapter, gauge
13-0085 Body, Models 13-075, 13-175, & 13-1175
13-0086 Adapter, tripod
13-0101M Body, Model 13-100, 13-110, 13-200, 13-210, 13-1200, 13-1210
13-0102 Mirror, swivel
13-0111 Body assembly, magnifier
13-0116 Window, magnifier, eye guard
13-0117 Lens retainer, Model 13-075
13-0119 Lens, magnifier, objective
13-0122 Eye guard, plastic, magnifier

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 PART # DESCRIPTION
13-0124 Lens retainer, Model 13-100, 13-110 magnifier
13-0146 Thermometer, certified range -90 to +40°F
13-0147 Expansion tube only, quick chiller
13-0148 Thermometer, certified range -200 to +0°F
13-0149 Thermometer, certified range -30 to +110°F
Replacement Seal Kit for 13-100, 13-110 (not for sour gas models)
includes:
(6) P-0063 O-ring
(1) P-0065 O-ring
(8) P-0067 O-ring
(1) P-0071 O-ring
13-0153 (1) P-0221 O-ring
(1) 13-0009 Insulator (2 parts)
(4) C15501 O-ring
(1) P-2820 O-ring
13-0154 Replacement seal kit for Model 13-075
13-0157 Thermometer, certified range -5 to +50°C
13-0158 Thermometer, certified range -130 to -20°C
13-0161 Extension, tripod adapter
13-0210 L-bracket, battery holder
13-0277 CO2 bottle, 20 cu ft, with siphon tube, nut and tailpiece (full)
13-0303 Illuminated magnifier assembly, Model 13-075
13-0304 Illuminated magnifier assembly, Model 13-100 & 13-110
13-2277 CO2 bottle, 20 cu.ft., with siphen tube, nut and tailpiece (empty)
36-0028 Hose, refrigeration, 1/4” flexible, 1250 PSIG x 10 feet
36-0045 Tube, assembly, 1/8” x 10 feet SST, brass fittings, welded
36-0050 Refrigerant tube assembly, nylon (sour gas service)
36-0087 Tube, assembly, 1/8” x 10 feet, SST, with brass fittings
36-0000-10 Tubing, coiled, SST, 1/8” x 10 feet
187-20403 Connector, 1/4 MP x 1/8 T, SST
188-13044 Connector, 1/8 MP x 1/8 T, SST
C03322 Connector, 1/8 FP x 1/8 T, SST
C05013 Lubricant
C08161 Valve, inlet and outlet
C08435 Cartridge, mega-glysorb filter (package of 10)
C08517 Connector, 1/4 FP x 1/8 T, SST
C08884 O-ring for gauge adapter (sour gas service)
C08885 O-ring for window (sour gas service)
C08886 O-ring, mirror (sour gas service)
C09490 Battery holder, magnifier
C09509 Valve handle
C09549 Batteries, AAA
C09550 Light bulb, magnifier
C09608 Pressure gauge, oxygen service, 1000 PSIG

Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 5-9

 C10499* Gauge, digital pressure, 1000 PSI
C10500* Gauge, digital pressure, 3000 PSI
C10501* Gauge, digital pressure, 5000 PSI
* Consult factory for optional measurement units.
P-0018 Clamp, magnifier
P-0020 Clamp holder, nitrogen chiller
P-0063 O-ring, gauge adapter, quick chiller
P-0067 O-ring, window mirror (included in 13-153 & 13-154 kits)
P-0070 O-ring, 13-0303 magnifier (included in 13-154 kit)
O-ring, window for Model 13-075, 13-0304 magnifier (included in
P-0071
13-153 and 13-154 kits)
P-0182 Hose nipple, chillers
P-0301 Valve, chiller
P-0535 Tripod
P-0536 20# propane cylinder with valve & 1/4” MNPT connector
P-0583 Pressure gauge, brass, 0-15 PSIG, Model 13-075
P-0591 Pressure gauge, brass, 0-1000 PSIG, Model 13-075
P-0594 Pressure gauge, brass, 0-3000 PSIG, Model 13-100, 13-110
P-0711 Quick disconnect coupling, chiller
P-0720 Pressure gauge, brass, 0-200 PSIG, Model 13-075
P-0986 Flask, N2, chiller
P-0987 Chain clampo, nitrogen chiller
P-0988 Plastic handle for carrying case
P-1037 Pressure gauge, brass, oxygen service, 3000 PSIG
P-1360 Nut, brass (for CO2 bottle)
P-1367 Tailpiece, brass, 1/4 MP (for CO2 bottle)
P-1392 Pressure gauge, 0-3000 PSIG, Model 13-100 sour gas service
P-1818 Pressure gauge, brass, 0-5000 PSIG, Model 13-110 & 13-210
P-2300 Valve, SST, 6000 PSI (sour gas service)
P-2346 Pressure gauge, 0-5000 PSIG, Model 13-0100 & 13-210, SST

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ChanScope Digital Dew Point Tester
MODELS 13-175, 13-200, 13-210 (10,000 Series SN)

PART # DESCRIPTION
13-0204 Window nut, Model 13-175
13-0205 Window nut, Model 13-0200, 13-0210
13-0210 L-bracket, battery
13-0214 Optical assembly
13-0215 Beam splitter assembly
13-0217 Prism assembly
13-0219* Logic board assembly
13-0220* LED board assembly
13-2227 Eyepiece assembly (See DWG 13-2227)
13-0230 Gland nut
13-0234 Switch
13-0236* RTD assembly with strain relief (spring-loaded)
13-0241 Battery holder, two cell
13-0253 Wiring harness assembly
13-0254 Cable assembly
13-1238 Black case with foam inserts
187-20535 Adapter, 220 VAC to 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, use with P-3116 charger
C08846 Kit, 230 VAC plug adapter
C15472 Eyepiece finder/lens (Fits 13-2227 Eyepiece assembly)
P-0066 O-ring, Eyepiece assembly
P-0221 O-ring, RTD gland nut
P-1044 Lamp, screw base
P-2770 Lamp, bayonet base
P-2820 O-ring, tube support
P-2822** Eye Cup
P-2826 Screw, 2-56 x .250, rnd Head, slot
P-2828 Screw, 6-32 x .250, rnd head, Phillips
P-2830 Screw, 6-32 x 1.0, skt head, SST
P-3113 Battery, C cell, NiCad recharge
P-3115 Holder, (1) C cell, #2173
P-3116 Battery charger, NiCad

* OBSOLETE. No longer available

** OBSOLETE. Replaced by complete assembly

Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 5-11

 ChanScope II Digital Dew Point Tester
MODELS 13-1175, 13-1200, 13-1210 (20,000 Series SN)

PART # DESCRIPTION
13-0204 Window nut, Model 13-1175
13-0205 Window nut, Model 13-1200, 13-1210
13-0215 Beam splitter assembly
13-2227 Eyepiece assembly (See DWG 13-2227)
13-0236* RTD assembly with strain relief (spring-loaded)
13-0307* Circuit assembly
13-1214 Optical assembly
13-1217 Prism assembly
13-1238 Case with foam inserts
13-1250 ChanScope II assembly
13-1252 LED & Hold switch harness
13-1274 Battery pack, rechargeable
13-1276 Switch/battery/harness assembly
13-1277 Assembly, battery charger connector wiring harness
13-2019** Battery charger, NiMH, 1600 mAh, 100-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with 3 blades
C09867 Pushbutton hold switch
C11003 Charger connection cap assembly
C11468 Eye cup
C11921 Adapter, charger, US blade
C11922 Adapter, charger, Euro blade
C11923 Adapter, charger, UK blade
C15472 Eyepiece lens (Fits 13-2227 Eyepiece assembly)
P-2820 O-ring, tube support
P-2821 Rocker switch
P-2826 Screw, 2-56 x .250 rnd head, slotted
P-2828 Screw, 6-32 x .250, rnd head, Phillips
P-2830 Screw, 6-32 x 1.125”, skt head, SST (4 required for eyepiece)
* RTD and circuit assembly must be purchased together and be factory-calibrated for NIST
Certification.
Consult the factory for price and availability.

** Replaces 13-1275 charger, 187-20535, 220 VAC to 115 VAC adapter,

and C08846 plug adapter kit.

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 DRAWINGS

1. (13-0052) Glass Window Assembly for sour gas/5000 PSIG DPT

includes:
- (13-0064) Glass Window
- (13-0065) Adapter

2. Use perfluoroelastomer O-rings for corrosive gases.

3. Lubricate O-ring (C08885) with silicon O-ring lubricant (C05013).

Figure 6-1.
Glass window
assembly for sour
gas/5000 PSIG DPT
DWG 13-0052.

Drawings | 6-1
 8

2 9 10
Install
this end to
1
dew point
tester
11
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION

1 36-0000-10 1/8” SST Tubing

2 C03322 Tube Connector
Valve - supplied with
3
dew point tester
4 P-2577 Bushing
5 O-Ring Seal
6 C08435 Filter Cartridge
7 P-3178 Elbow
8 C04364 Adapter
Figure 6-2.
9 C08434 Filter Housing
Glycol filter assembly. 10 O-Ring Seal
DWG 13-0054. 11 C08435 Cartridge

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 Dew point tester and tripod are not included in 13-0072 immersion
 cooling rod assembly.
NOTE

3 4

5
2

1 6

Approximate Dew Points obtainable with refrigerants:

Dry Ice in solvent: -60°F
Liquid nitrogen: -200°F

ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION

1 P-0020 Clamp Holder

2 13-0071 Extension
Model 13-0100 or Model 13-0075 with
3
13-0007 Regular Mirror
Figure 6-3. 4 13-0053 Immersion Cooling Rod
Immersion cooling rod 5 P-0986 Flask
assembly. 6 P-0987 Chain Clamp
DWG 13-0072. 7 P-0535 Tripod

Drawings | 6-3
 14 3/4 approx
13

14 Thermometer
12
15 specify temperature range
11 16
10 17
3

10 1/2
approx
21
2 9 19
20 22
18
1/8 NPT
8
1
7
1/8 NPT
Gas Outlet
5
6

23

ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION

1 C03322 Connector
2 C08161 Valve
3 P-1190 Elbow
4 Refrigerant Outlet
5 P-0301 Chiller valve
6 13-0086 Adapter, Tripod
7 C08161 Valve
8 13-0079 Window
9 13-0077 Nut
10 13-0085 Body
11 P-0071 Extension
12 13-0084 Adapter
13 P-0591 Pressure Gauge
14 P-0063 O-Ring, Gauge Adapter
15 P-0067 O-Ring, Window Mirror
16 13-0078 Nut
17 13-0048 Quick Chiller Assembly
18 13-0046 Retaining Nut
Figure 6-4. 19 13-0021 Lock Nut, Thermoguard
Dew Point Tester, 20 13-0020 Thermoguard Assembly
Model 13-0075 with 21 13-0024 Shield
quick chiller assembly.
22 13-0023 Adjusting Knob
DWG 13-0075.
23 Refrigerant Inlet 1/8 FNPT

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Figure 6-5.
Chillers, regular and
quick.
DWG 13-0090.

Drawings | 6-5
Figure 6-6.
Chart.

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Figure 6-7.
Chart.

Drawings | 6-7
Figure 6-8.
Chart.

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Figure 6-9.
Chart.

Drawings | 6-9
Figure 6-10.
Equilibrium water
vapor contents in
natural gas above the
critical temperature,
Page 1.

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Figure 6-11.
Equilibrium water
vapor contents in
natural gas above the
critical temperature,
Page 2.

Drawings | 6-11
Figure 6-12.
Equilibrium water
vapor contents in
natural gas above the
critical temperature,
Page 3.

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Figure 6-13.
Equilibrium water
vapor contents in
natural gas above the
critical temperature,
Page 4.

Drawings | 6-13
Figure 6-14.
Equilibrium water
vapor contents in
natural gas above the
critical temperature,
Page 5.

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Figure 6-15.
Bureau of Mines
dew point tester with
regular chiller.
DWG 13-0100.

Drawings | 6-15
Figure 6-16.
Dew point to moisture
content conversion
chart.

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Figure 6-17.
Installation of dew
point tester.
DWG 13-0150.

Drawings | 6-17
Figure 6-18.
ChanScope I
DWG 13-2016.

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 1 2 3 4 5 6
REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

Figure 6-19.
D ECN T4903; ADDED P-0071 10/3/12 TC

DWG 13-0303.
D D

Illuminated magnifier
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. REMOVE 13-0102 OBSERVATION MIRROR

assembly, Model 13-075.

FROM DEWPOINT TESTER BODY
2. LUBRICATE MAGNIFIER O-RING AND PUSH
MAGNIFIER OVER OUTSIDE OF ROUND WINDOW NUT.
3. SCREW 13-0305 ILLUMINATOR ASSEMBLY
INTO 13-0117 LENS RETAINER.
4. ROTATE 13-0305 ILLUMINATOR
COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO TURN ON.
5. REFERENCE: PROCEDURE 13-2010.

9
USE WITH MODELS 13-075
C DEWPOINT TESTER, WITH 13-0077 C
ROUND WINDOW NUT.
1 6
7
4 10 8

B B

ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

1 H-8014 SCREW,BHMS,SS,8-32X0.500,PHIL 2
2 13-0116 WINDOW EYEGUARD REF
3 13-0122 VIEWER REF
5 4 13-0111 BODY ASSEMBLY 1
5 H-25-029 SCREW,SKHSS,SS,1/4-20X0.250 1
5 6 13-0119 LENS - DOUBLE CONVEX 1
7 13-0117 RETAINER, LENS, MIRROR 1
A 8 P-0070 ORING,BUNA,AS212-70 1 A
9 13-0305 ILLUMINATOR ASSEMBLY 1
10 P-0071 ORING,BUNA,AS216-70 1
THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DRAWINGS AND BREAK EDGES, DEBURR DRAWN: TWC 10/5/2012
TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREON ARE THE
PROPERTY OF CHANDLER ENGINEERING COMPANY UON DIMS ARE IN INCHES MFG: TC 10-05-12 CHANDLER ENGINEERING
LLC. REPRODUCTION OR DISSEMINATION IN ANY 1 PLC 0.030 2 PLC 0.010 ENGR: JJM 10-05-12
FORM EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE ASSY,ILLUMINATED MAGNIFIER
OWNER IS FORBIDDEN. THE HOLDER AGREES TO 3 PLC 0.005 ANGL 1/2
RETURN THE DOCUMENT TO THE OWNER ON SURFACE FINISH 63 RMS TYPE: PN: 13-0304 REV D SIZE B
DEMAND. COPYRIGHT BY CHANDLER ENGINEERING
COMPANY LLC PROJ: 13-075

Drawings | 6-19
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION STRUCT: SHEET 1 OF 1
TITLE BLOCK REV 3
1 2 3 4 5 6
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove 13-0102 observation mirror from the dew point tester body.
2. Lubricate the magnifier O-ring and push the magnifier over the outside of the
round window nut.
3. Screw 13-0305 illuminator assembly into 13-0124 lens retainer.
4. Rotate 13-0305 illuminator counterclockwise to turn it on.

Used with Models 13-100

& 13-110 Dew Point Tester,
with 13-0006 round window
nut.

ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION

1 13-0305 Illuminator
2 P-0071 O-Ring
3 13-0124 Lens Retainer
4 H-8014 #8-32 x .5 LG, BHP
Figure 6-20. 5 13-0122 Viewer
Illuminated magnifier 6
1/4-20 x .25 LG, Allen
assembly, Models 13- HD set screw
7 13-0116 Window Eyeguard
100 and 13-110. 8 13-0111 Body Assembly
DWG 13-0304. 9 13-0119 Lens

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 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION

1 C09490 Flashlight, Maglight Model M3A016

2 13-0301 Adapter, flashlight x 3/8-32
3 13-0302 Light pipe, 0.25
4 C09549 Batteries, AAA
5 C09550 Light bulb (replacement only), LM-3A-001

Figure 6-21.
Illuminator Assembly.
DWG 13-0305.

Drawings | 6-21
Figure 6-22.
ChanScope II.
DWG 13-2017.

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 1 2 3 4
REVISIONS
NOTE: ZONE REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED
1. EYECUP REMOVAL - UNSCREW COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B ECN T5089; DEL P-0066, ADD NOTE 1/15/13 TC

Drawings | 6-23
C
A C
4
2
A
3
B B
1
SECTION A-A
ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 13-2207 EYEPIECE BODY, THREADED 1
A
2 C15472 LENS,EYEPIECE,DK-17 1 A
3 C11468 EYECUP 1

Eyepiece Assembly
4 P-2830 SCREW,SHCS,SS,6-32X1.125 4
THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DRAWINGS AND
TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREON ARE THE
BREAK EDGES, DEBURR DRAWN: TWC 11/12/2012
CHANDLER ENGINEERING

DWG 13-2227.
PROPERTY OF CHANDLER ENGINEERING COMPANY UON DIMS ARE IN INCHES MFG:
LLC. REPRODUCTION OR DISSEMINATION IN ANY
1 PLC 0.030 2 PLC 0.010 ENGR: EYEPIECE ASSEMBLY

Figure 6-23.
FORM EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE
OWNER IS FORBIDDEN. THE HOLDER AGREES TO 3 PLC 0.005 ANGL 1/2
RETURN THE DOCUMENT TO THE OWNER ON
SURFACE FINISH 63 RMS TYPE: PN: 13-2227 REV B SIZE A
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION STRUCT: PROJ: Imported Data Set
DEMAND. COPYRIGHT BY CHANDLER ENGINEERING
COMPANY LLC SHEET 1 OF 1
1 2 3 4 TITLE BLOCK REV 3
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