Ecom B Eng

Operating Instructions
Index Page
Important Hints 4
1. Instrument Design 6
2. Switch on Instrument 7
3. Choose a storage location 8
4. Gas Analysis
4.1. Measurement Preparations 9
4.2. Gas Analysis 9
4.3. Draft Measurement 11
4.4. Soot...Oil trace 12
4.5. Record and print Measurement Result 12
4.6. After Measurement 13
5. Mean value (option) 14
6. Measurement Routines (option)
6.1. Atmospheric Boilers 15
6.2. Fan Burners
6.2.1. Gas Fan Burners 19
6.2.2. Oil Fan Burners 22
6.3. Diagnosis gas 24
7. Pressure Tests (option) 26
8. Adjustment 33
9. Control 36
10. Data processing
10.1. Communication 37
10.2. Data processing with App 38
11. Maintenance Tips 39
12. Technical Data 41
13. FAQ 42
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Congratulations!
With your purchase you have decided on a high-quality product of
ecom GmbH.
Get to know the product before you start using it while reading care-
fully the following instructions of use and the safety indications. Use
the product only as described and only for the given areas of applica-
tion in order to ascertain its longevity.
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Important Hints
The ecom-B meets the requirements
of the DIN EN 50379 Part 2.
The ecom-B may not be used for continuous

emission control!
Following minimum times must be kept to get

correct measurement results:
-1 Minute for fresh air calibration
-2 Minutes to get stable measurement results
Following substances affect the function of the

instrument:
-solvent containing gases as in:
- cleaning agents
- fat remove agents
- wax polish
- adhesives
-Formaldehyde
Settings on fireplaces should just be made by

professionals who are experienced with the
function and adjustments of fireplaces!
1. Charge the battery regularly (Charge not

used instrument min. once a month)!
2. Never store the instrument with unloaded
battery!
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Fresh air opening
Do not lock fresh air opening

for fresh air pump!
Remove probe tube completely before

starting gas analysis!
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1. Instrument Design Unlocking
front flap
Enter button Cursor control
Store Print
(confirm (up/down/scroll)
key key
selection)
Charging
socket IR diode
(for IR
printer)
Instrument
ESC key CAL key ON/OFF
(quit/
Condensate
exit menu) Standby
pad
key
Gas Draft
connection connection
RS232
interface
Gas temperature
connection
Air
temperature
Pressure
connection
connection
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2. Switch on Instrument Comb.measure.
Mean value
After switch on the instrument (press <I/0>)
the main menu appears on the display.
Atmosph. boiler
There will be displayed sub-menus with Burn. w. blower
following functions (not visible sub-menus Diagnosis gas
could be displayed by scrolling with arrow Pressure tests
keys): Data processing
Adjustment
Control
Comb. measure. : operate combustion measurement
(Mean value : operate mean value measurement)*
(Atmospheric boiler : operate routine for atmospheric boilers)*
(Fan burner : operate routine for fan burners)*
(Diagnostic gas : operate routine for gas fireplaces)*
(Pressure tests : pressure tests according to TRGI)*
(Data processing : assign measurements / Data transfer)*
Adjustments : change adjustments of instrument
Control : check operating status of instrument (* = Option)
To perform measurements, select with the cursor keys the sub-menu

"Gas analysis" and confirm with <Enter>. The instruments starts
then a 1- minute calibration phase and the fuel types selection list is
displayed. The following fuel types acc. to 1st BImSchV are available:
Fuel oil (B) Type of fuel

Natural gas (B) Fuel oil (B)
City gas (B) CO2max : 15.4
Coke oven gas (B) A1-fact. : 0.50
Liquid gas (B) Select with 
Use the cursor keys to select the desired

fuel type and confirm with <Enter>. The
Data processing
instrument will then enquire if you wish to
use the data bank (only with option „Data NO
processing“).If you want to assign the Are you sure?
sampled data to a specific plant, so choose
„YES“ with the cursor keys and confirm Continue with :  
with <Enter>. („NO“ = measurement will
be performed without assignment).
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3. Input or select a data record (Option)
The ecom-B has 300 storage locations Memory number 0
(option). In order to call up a data record Data record
with data are already stored in the instru- is empty !
ment or to create a new file, choose a data
record with the Cursor keys and confirm Confirm with :  
with <Enter>
If you are choosing an empty data record, a designation (max. 16

indications) can be assigned. Proceed as follows:
-choose a keyboard with the <CAL.> key (5 keyboards are available)

-select a character with the keys <Store> (left), <Print> (right) and
the Cursor keys <up/down> (selected character is black deposits)
-take over the character with <Enter>
-repeat procedure, until desired designation is complete
-if you want to correct a character, proceed as follows:
-interrupt the selection with <Standby>
-select the character with the keys <Store> (left), <Print> (right)
and the Cursor keys <up/down>
-activate the selection with <Standby> and select the correct
character
-turn to Combustion measurement with 2 x <ESC> , „Comb. meas-

urem.“ and <Enter>.
If you are choosing a data record with data, you can call up the data
with <Enter> / <Store> / <Enter>. Now you can view the data with
the Cursor keys <up/down>.
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4. Combustion Measurement
4.1 Prepare Combustion Measurement
Condensate pad
Prepare instrument for measurement operation by making all con-

nections (T-Room sensor and T-Gas, GAS and DRA of the 3-
chamber hose). Make sure that:
-the condensate pad has sufficient capacity

-the condensate pad is not soiled darker than no. 3 on the soot scale
4.2. Gas Analysis

Just position the probe in the exhaust pipe once the
calibration phase is over!
To obtain accurate measurement values it’s

important to re-calibrate the instrument after each
measurement (at the latest after one hour)!
Once the calibration cycle is over, the instrument enters the meas-
urement mode. The measurement values could be displayed on 4
screen pages (3 x gas analysis; 1 x draught measurement – change
with curser keys):
O2 4.0 %
O2 4.0 % O2 4.0 % CO2 12.5 %
CO 30 ppm
CO2 12.5 % CO2 12.5 % Lambda 1.23
T.Gas 166 °C
T.Air 20 °C CO 30 ppm T.Air 20 °C
Losses 7.0 %
T.Gas 212 °C Lambda 1.23 Eta 93.0 %
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The position of the measured and calculated values (gas analysis)
can be selected freely on the display. To change the position or the
composition, please proceed as follows:
-with <Enter> / <Display values> / <Enter> activate the first line on

the display
-choose with curser key the measured or calculated value
-with <Enter> activate the next line on the display and so on
-with <ESC> or <Enter> in the last line you leave this process.
The values for CO2, Efficiency, Losses, Lambda and the Dew Point
are calculated values. They just can be calculated when realistic
figures for the basic values like O2 and the temperature are available.
It must be assured that:
O2 < 20,5 % and T.Gas – T.Air > + 5°C
The dew point can just be calculated correctly if in the menu “Ad-
justments / Air pressure” the current barometric air pressure has
been entered. If the combustion gas temperature falls below the dew
point /between 25 and 65°C) the efficiency will be calculated with
condensation gain. In this case a (C) is displayed behind the effi-
ciency . Correct measurement values are displayed after a delay of 1
to 1,5 minutes necessary for the gas transport to the sensors and to
establish a stable electrochemical reaction in the sensors. For stor-
age and printing wait for the values to become stable. If the gas val-
ue still fluctuates for more than 2 ppm, the reason could be in an
unstable draft condition in the gas channel.
Once the measurement values are stable

and the results can be printed, press O2 4.0 %
CO2 12.5 %
<store> to transfer the values to the tem- CO 30 ppm
porary memory. Data will be stored here for Lambda 1.23
T.Gas 166 °C
later printout (the values of the temporary T.Air 20 °C
Losses 7.0 %
memory could be checked by pressing Eta 93.0 %
<Enter> / <store> / <Enter>. While check-
ing the values the gas pump will be Measurement stored
switched off in order to spare the sensors. in temporary memory
(back with <ESC>).
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CO-switch-off without purging pump
The internal program protects the CO-sensor for overload. In case
the limit of 2000 ppm (CO sensor without H2) is exceeded the gas
pump will be switched off. Remove the probe off the combustion gas.
Then press the key <CAL>. The gas pump turns on and purges the
instrument with fresh air. After sufficient purge time the unit switches
back to measuring mode (put the probe in the combustion gas).
CO-switch-off with purging pump (option)

The internal program protects the CO-sensor for overload. In case
the limit of 4000 ppm (CO sensor with H2) is exceeded a second
pump switches on and purges the sensor with fresh air. After suffi-
cient purging time (blinking: "CO"), the sensor can be brought back
to the measurement mode with <Enter> / <CO MV ON/OFF> / <En-
ter> (the sensor can also manually be switched off by pressing <En-
ter> / <CO MV ON/OFF> / <Enter>).
4.3. Draft Measurement

The gas measurement mode already provides a trend indication of
the draught conditions in the combustion gas channel. As the pres-
sure sensor is very sensitive and tend to drift, the value will not be
recorded by pressing <store>. It is therefore recommended to recal-
ibrate this sensor prior to the actual measurement and results print-
ing.
Draught
The current value will be displayed as well
Draft
as the remark to reset the zero point of the
-0.12 hPa
sensor. Therefore disconnect the draught
Val.: - . - - hPa
hose from the instrument and press the key
Set zero point CAL.
<CAL>. By this the sensor is calibrated.
Connect the draught hose again with the

instrument. The exact measurement value Draught
is displayed now and can be stored by Draft
pressing <store> and added to the other -0.12 hPa
values already in the temporary memory. Val.: -0.12 hPa
The stored value will appear on the display. Set zero point CAL.
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4.4. Soot...Oil trace
Under „Soot...Oil trace“ the measurement results for boiler temper-

ature, soot number and oil derivative can be entered. Select the cor-
responding line in the display and activate the entry by <Enter>. The
input for boiler temperature and soot number (3 measurements) can
be done as follows:
-select with the keys <store> (left) and <Print> (right) the position
which should be changed (corresponding field is blinking)
-enter the designated number with the curser keys <up/down>
By pressing the key <Enter> the entry will be transferred to the data
record of the measurement. The result of the oil derivative checking
will be documented as follows: Soot...Oil trace
T.Boiler --- °C
-set cursor to line „Soot...Oil trace“ 1.Soot meas. ---
2.Soot meas. ---
-select the result with the key <Enter> 3.Soot meas. ---
Oil trace ---
(“No”, “Yes” or “- - - “)
Input: 
When all necessary entries have been made the entry can be closed
by pressing the key <ESC>. The measurement is now completed.
4.5. Record and print Measurement

After the gas analysis, please transfer the recorded
data (intermediate memory) into the internal
instrument memory otherwise the values will
get lost by instrument switch-off!
After scrolling back to the gas measure- Display/Memory

ment with the cursor keys <up/down> the Memory
Store to memory
measurement can be transferred to the Display values
internal memory with <Enter> / <Store to CO MV ON/OFF
memory> / Enter> (after successful stor- Continue with: 
age an “M” will appear right down in the
display). Finally a print-out (IR printer re-
quired) of the results can be made (key
<Print>).
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sending diode receiving diode
Please care for a frictionless (direct sight) connection between the
sending diode and the receiving diode on the printer. The maximal
distance between both units should not exceed ca. 40 cm otherwise
a trouble free transfer is no more ascertained in any case.
4.6. After Measurement

Let the probe cool down before
stowing them!
Stow probe and probe tube in the device (only devices with alumini-
um cover) as follows:
1. Attach the probe to the designated fixation.
2. Slide the probe tube starting at the probe into the space between
device and case. Pass the hose here alternately from right to left and
from left to right.
Probe fixation Probe
Storage space for probe tube

probe tube
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5. Mean value (option)
By mean value measurement function, measurements can be sam-
pled within an adjustable time frame and mean values can be calcu-
lated. Should the several measurement values or the mean value
result be stored a storage place has to be selected as described in
chapter 4.
Once the fresh air calibration is com-

pleted, select the menu point „Mean
Comb.measure.
values“. Before starting, the parame- Mean value
ters „Measurement time“ and „Scan- Atmosph. boiler
ning“ should be checked or modified if Burn. w. blower
need be. The meaning is respectively: Diagnosis gas
- Measurement time = Time frame
Pressure tests
during which the mean values will Data processing
be sampled Adjustment
- Scanning = Time interval between the Control
measurements considered for mean
value calculation
„Measurement time“ and „Scanning“ Mean value

can be adjusted as follows: Start
- select menu point and confirm with Meas. time
<Enter> Scanning
- set the desired time using the cursor keys Continue with : 
After adjustment / control the measurement can be started by

<Start> / <Enter>. With the cursor keys <up/down>, it is possible to
switch between current and average readings. The measurement
can be interrupted by pressing <Standby> (pressing <Standby>
again sets the measurement continued).
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6. Measurement Routines (Option)
The ecom-B provides measurement routines that makes standard
checking on atmospheric boilers and fan burners easier.
6.1. Atmospheric Boilers

Select from the main menu the sub menu „Atmosph. Boilers” and
press <Enter>. The table of fuel types will be displayed. Following
fuel types can be selected:
Natural gas (B) Type of fuel

Town gas (B) Natural gas (B)
Coke gas (B) CO2max : 11.8
Liquid gas (B) A1-fact. : 0.37
Select with 
Select with the arrow keys the correspond-
ing fuel type and confirm by pressing <En- Atmosph. boiler
ter>. The measurement “Draft / Pressure”
Connection pressure
is displayed. To operate the measurement
(0 – 100 hPa) the draught hose must be 24.7 hPa
Val.: 24.7 hPa
connected. In case of deviations of the
Set zero point CAL.
zero point it could be reset by pressing
<CAL>. Atmosph. boiler
Flow pressure
Connect the draught hose to the instru- 21.1 hPa
ment. After the pressure has stabilised it Val.: 21.1 hPa
can be stored by pressing <store> for later Set zero point CAL.
printout. By pressing the key <store> again
the value will be deleted. Using the cursor Atmosph. boiler
<down> it could be get to the next meas- Nozzle pres pa. load
urement. 4.4 hPa
Val.: 4.4 hPa
Operate the following pressure measure- Set zero point CAL.
ment as described above. Not needed
measurements can be skipped by using Atmosph. boiler
the cursor key <down> (these will not be Nozzle pres fu. load
printed). 13.1 hPa
Val.: 13.1 hPa
Set zero point CAL.
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Another feature of the ecom-B is to deter- Atmosph. boiler
mine the thermal capacity brought to the Gas flow rate
boiler. For this the gas meter has to be - - . - m3/h
observed. By pressing <Enter> a stop- Perfo. - - . - kW
watch can be started and stopped. The
Start : 
amount of gas consumed in the meantime
is necessary for calculation and is entered Atmosph. boiler
as follows: Gas flow rate
Time: 1 sec
1. Select the position which should be
changed with the keys <store> (left) and Continue with : 
<Print> (right) (corresponding field flashes)
Atmosph. boiler
2. Set the value by using the cursers <up / Gas flow rate
down>. 0.100 m3
After setting and confirmation by pressing  

<Enter> the result of the calculation will be
displayed and stored. Calculation can be Atmosph. boiler
repeated if needed. For calculation follow- Gas flow rate
ing heating values are taken: 4.9 m3/h
Perfo. 46.7 kW
Natural gas (B) = 9,53 kWh/m3
Start : 
Town gas (B) = 5,00 kWh/m3
Coke gas (B) = 4,83 kWh/m3
Liquid gas (B) = 25,90 kWh/m3
Atmosph. boiler
By using the curser <down> it can be Press. free
scrolled to the next measurement „Pres- 14.3 hPa
sure free“. Here is the option for another Val.: 14.3 hPa
pressure measurement. Set zero point CAL.
At the next point of the routine (Curser Atmosph. boiler

<down>) is the option of determination of a
W. Temp. cold
temperature difference (W. Temp. warm – 22 °C
W. Temp. cold). Val.: 22 °C
Continue with : 
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For determination of the two temperatures Atmosph. boiler
the T-Room probe is used (waterproof W. Temp. warm
version). 48 °C
Val.: 48 °C
Storage of the measurement values (after Continue with : 
getting stable) is done by the key <store>.
By using the curser <down> it can be Atmosph. boiler

scrolled to the next measurement “Temp Difference
free”. Here is the option for another tem- 26 °C
perature measurement.
After storing the temperatures the CO-
measurements are next. By pressing the
Atmosph. boiler
curser <down> a 1-minute calibration cycle
Temp. free
starts for flashing the sensors with fresh
air. During calibration cycle the probe must 34 °C
Val.: 34 °C
not be positioned in the combustion tube.
After calibration cycle the CO-content of Continue with : 
the surrounding air can be determined. Use
the probe to check the area around the Atmosph. boiler
boiler. Beside the stored value (press key CO ambient
<store>) the instrument stores the maxi- 6 ppm
mum CO-value of the measurement. Val.: 6 ppm
CO max: 9 ppm
Next point of the routine (curser key
<down>) is the CO-value in the combus- Atmosph. boiler
tion tube of the boiler which is determined.
CO flue gas
For measurement the probe must be posi- 21 ppm
tioned in the combustion tube. Apart from Val.: 21 ppm
the stored value the maximum CO-value of
CO max: 26 ppm
the measurement is stored.
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After storing the CO-values the next point Atmosph. boiler
are the draught measurements (curser key Draft
<down>). For exact measuring it’s recom- -0.04 hPa
mended to reset the sensor to zero. Re- Val.: -0.04 hPa
move the draught hose off the instrument Set zero point CAL.
and press <CAL>. The zero point of the
sensor is set now. After the draught has
stabilised it can be stored for later printout
by pressing the key <store>:
At the end of the measurement routine Atmosph. boiler

(curser down) it is checked whether a gas
Gas leakage
leakage at the unit could be determined.
No
Confirmation could be done by using the
key <Enter> (yes / no).
Change: 
The printout (IR printer required) of all re-

sults of the measurement routine could be
done by pressing <Print>.
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6.2. Fan burners
Select from the main menu the sub menu “Fan burner” and press
<Enter>. The table of fuel types will be displayed. Following fuel
types can be selected:
Type of fuel
Natural gas (B) Natural gas (B)
Town gas (B) CO2max : 11.8
Coke gas (B) A1-fact. : 0.37
Liquid gas (B) Select with 

ing fuel type and confirm by pressing <En-
ter>.
6.2.1. Gas fan burners Burn. w. blower

Connection pressure
Selecting a gas fuel type the routine starts
22.1 hPa
with the measurement “Connecting pres- Val.: 22.1 hPa
sure”. To operate the measurement (0 –
Set zero point CAL.
100 hPa) the draught hose must be con-
nected. In case of deviations of the zero Burn. w. blower
point it could be reset by pressing <CAL>. Flow pressure
18.7 hPa
Connect the draught hose with the instru- Val.: 18.7 hPa
ment. After the pressure has stabilised it Set zero point CAL.
can be stored by pressing <store> for later
printout. By pressing the key <store> again Burn. w. blower
the value will be deleted. Using the cursor Nozzle pres pa. load
<down> it could be get to the next meas- 6.4 hPa
urement. Val.: 6.4 hPa
Set zero point CAL.
Operate the following pressure measure-
ment as described above. Not needed Burn. w. blower
measurements can be skipped by using Nozzle pres fu. load
the cursor key <down> (these will not be 13.0 hPa
printed). Val.: 13.0 hPa
Set zero point CAL.
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Another feature of the ecom-B is to deter- Burn. w. blower
mine the thermal capacity brought to the Gas flow rate
boiler. For this the gas meter has to be - - . - m3/h
observed. By pressing <Enter> a stop- Perfo. - - . - kW
watch can be started and stopped. The Start : 
amount of gas consumed in the meantime
is necessary for calculation and is entered Burn. w. blower
as follows: Gas flow rate
Time: 1 sec
1. Select the position which should be
changed with the keys <store> (left) and Continue with : 
Burn. w. blower
2. Set the value by using the cursers <up / Gas flow rate
down>. 0.100 m3
After setting and confirmation by pressing  

displayed and stored. Calculation can be Burn. w. blower
repeated if needed. For calculation follow- Gas flow rate
ing heating values are taken: 4.2 m3/h
Perfo. 40.0 kW
Natural gas (B) = 9,53 kWh/m3 Start : 
Town gas (B) = 5,00 kWh/m3
Coke gas (B) = 4,83 kWh/m3 Burn. w. blower
Liquid gas (B) = 25,90 kWh/m3
Press. free
4.5 hPa
By using the curser <down> it can be Val.: 4.5 hPa
scrolled to the next measurement „Pres-
Set zero point CAL.
sure free“. Here is the option for another
pressure measurement.
Burn. w. blower
At the next point of the routine (Curser W. Temp. kalt
<down>) is the option of determination a 21 °C
temperature difference (W. Temp. warm – Val.: 21 °C
W. Temp. cold). For determination of the Continue with : 
two temperatures, the T-Room probe is
used (waterproof version). Burn. w. blower
W. Temp. warm
54 °C
Val.: 54 °C
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Storage of the measurement values (after Burn. w. blower
getting stable) is done with the key Difference
<store>. 33 °C
By using the curser <down> it can scrolled Continue with : 

to the next measurement “Temp free”.
Here is the option for another temperature
measurement.
Burn. w. blower
After storing the temperatures the meas- Temp. free
urement of the combustion gases are next. 37 °C
By pressing the curser <down> a 1-minute Val.: 37 °C
calibration cycle starts for flashing the sen- Continue with : 
sors with fresh air. During calibration cycle
the probe must not be positioned in the
combustion tube. After calibration cycle,
the combustion measurement at part ca- CO2 9.6 %
O2 4.0 %
pacity can be started. For measurement CO 30 ppm
the probe must be positioned in the com- Eta 93.0 %
T.Gas 166 °C
bustion tube. Measurement will be stated T.Luft 20 °C
by pressing <Enter>. After 90 seconds the Parti. load Start : 
measured values will be automatically
stored for later printout.
Next point of the routine is the combustion CO2 9.6 %

O2 4.0 %
measurement at full capacity by pressing CO 30 ppm
<Enter>. Also here the values will be Eta 93.0 %
T.Gas 166 °C
measured after 90 seconds. T.Luft 20 °C
Full load Start : 
After finishing the combustion measure-
ment the CO-value of the surrounding air Burn. w. blower
can be determined. Use the probe to check CO ambient
the area around the boiler. Besides the 5 ppm
stored value (press <store>) the instru- Val.: 5 ppm
ment stores the maximum CO-value of the CO max: 9 ppm
measurement.
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At the end of the measurement routine Burn. w. blower
(curser <down>) it is checked whether a
Gas leakage
gas leakage at the unit could be deter-
No
mined. Confirmation could be done by us-
ing the key <Enter> (yes / no). Change : 

6.2.2. Oil fan burner

Using Heating oil (B) as fuel type the rou- Burn. w. blower
tine starts by determining the oil flow and Oil rate
the thermal capacity brought to the boiler. - - . - kg/h
Open the menu <Oil pressure> by press- Perfo. - - . - kW
ing <Enter>. Enter the measured oil pres- Input : 
sure as follows:
1. Use the keys <store> (left) and <Print> Burn. w. blower

(right) to come to the positions which Oil press.
should be changed (corresponding field is 12.00 bar
flashing).
 
2. Set the number by using the curser
keys.
Burn. w. blower
After setting and pressing <Enter> the sub-
menu nozzle size will be opened. Enter the Nozz. size
used nozzle size like described above. 0.60 Gal/h
After setting and pressing <Enter> the  

result of the calculation will be displayed.
The calculation can be repeated if needed.
For calculation following heating values are Burn. w. blower
taken: Oil rate
2.5 kg/h
Heating oil (B) = 11,86 kWh/kg Perfo. 29.7 kW
Input : 
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At the next point of the routine (curser Burn. w. blower
<down>) there is the option of determina- W. Temp. cold
tion of a temperature difference (W. Temp. 21 °C
warm – W. Temp. cold). For determination Val.: 21 °C
of the two temperatures the T-Room probe Continue with : 
is used (waterproof version).
Burn. w. blower
Storage of the measurement values (after
W. Temp. warm
getting stable) is done by the key <store>.
54 °C
Val.: 54 °C
By using the curser <down> it can be
scrolled to the next measurement “Temp
free”. Here is the option for another tem-
perature measurement. Burn. w. blower
Difference
After storing the temperatures, the meas- 33 °C
urement of the combustion gases follows.
By pressing the curser <down> a 1-minute Continue with : 
calibration cycle starts for flashing the sen-
sors with fresh air. During calibration cycle Burn. w. blower
the probe must not be positioned in the Temp. free
combustion tube. After calibration cycle, 37 °C
the combustion measurement at part ca- Val.: 37 °C
pacity can be started. For measurement Continue with : 
the probe must be positioned in the com-
bustion tube. Measurement will be started
by pressing <Enter>. After 90 seconds the
CO2 12.5 %
measured values will be automatically O2 4.0 %
stored for later printout. CO 30 ppm
Eta 93.0 %
T.Gas 166 °C
Next point of the routine is the combustion T.Air 20 °C
measurement at full capacity by pressing Parti. load Start : 
<Enter>. Also here the values will be
measured after 90 seconds.
CO2 12.5 %
O2 4.0 %
The printout (IR printer required) of all re- CO 30 ppm
sults of the measurement routine could be Eta 93.0 %
T.Gas 166 °C
done by pressing <Print>. T.Air 20 °C
Full load Start : 
ecom-B Page 23
6.3. Diagnosis gas
Select from the main menu the sub menu “Diagnosis Gas” and
press <Enter>. The table of fuel types will be displayed. Following
fuel types can be selected:
Natural gas (B) Type of fuel

Town gas (B) Natural gas (B)
Coke gas (B) CO2max : 11.8
Liquid gas (B) A1-fact. : 0.37
Select with 

ing fuel type and confirm by pressing <En-
ter>.
First the thermal capacity brought to the Diagnosis gas

boiler can be determined with the ecom-B. Gas flow rate
For this the gas meter has to be observed. - - . - m3/h
By pressing <Enter> a stopwatch can be Perfo. - - . - kW
started and stopped. The amount of gas
Start : 
consumed in the meantime is necessary
for calculation and is entered as follows:
Diagnosis gas
1. Select the position which should be Gas flow rate
changed with the keys <store> (left) and Time: 1 sec
Continue with : 
2. Set the value by using the cursers <up /
down>. Diagnosis gas
Gas flow rate
After setting and confirmation by pressing 0.100 m3
displayed and stored. Calculation can be  
repeated if needed. For calculation follow-
ing heating values are taken:
Diagnosis gas
Natural gas (B) = 9,53 kWh/m3 Gasdurchsatz
Town gas (B) = 5,00 kWh/m3 2.0 m3/h
Coke gas (B) = 4,83 kWh/m3 Perfo. 19.1 kW
Liquid gas (B) = 25,90 kWh/m3 Start : 
Page 24 ecom-B
After determination of the burning capacity
the next point of the routine is the CO-
measurement. By pressing the curser
<down> a 1-minute calibration cycle starts
for flashing the sensors with fresh air. Dur- Diagnosis gas
ing calibration cycle the probe must not be CO ambient
positioned in the combustion tube. After 0 ppm
calibration cycle the CO-content of the Val.: - - - ppm
surrounding air can be determined. Use the CO max: 0 ppm
probe to check the area around the boiler.
Beside the stored value (press key
<store>) the instrument stores maximum
CO-value of the measurement.
Next point of the routine (curser key

<down>) the CO-value in the combustion Diagnosis gas
tube of the boiler is determined. For meas- CO flue gas
urement the probe must be positioned in 0 ppm
the combustion tube. Apart from the stored Val.: - - - ppm
value the maximum CO-value of the meas- CO max: 26 ppm
urement is stored.
After storing the CO-values the next point

are the draught measurements (curser key
<down>). For exact measuring it’s recom- Diagnosis gas
mended to reset the sensor to zero. Re- Draft
move the draught hose off the instrument -0.12 hPa
and press <CAL>. The zero point of the Val.: - . - - hPa
sensor is set now. After the draught has Set zero point CAL.
stabilised it can be stored for later printout
by pressing the key <store>.
At the end of the measurement routine Diagnosis gas

(curser down) it is checked whether a gas
leakage at the unit could be determined. Gas leakage
Confirmation could be done by using the No
key <Enter> (yes / no).
Change : 

ecom-B Page 25
7. Pressure Tests (option)
1. Use only air or inert gas for check !
2. Respect the „Technical Rules for
Gas installations“!
Connection hose
(Pump - Crosspiece)
Air pump
Connection hose ecom-B

(ecom-B/UNO –
Crospiece)
Safety valve Connection

ecom-B (delta
p-)
Connection hose
(Gas system – Crospiece)
Electrical
connection
ecom-
B/UNO
Crospiece
Conic test stopple Connection
or
One-pipe counter cap ecom-UNO (+)
or Connection Squirt
High-pressure test or Soot pump
stopple
ecom-UNO (only for Loading

Squirt and Tightness Test)
Page 26 ecom-B
Call up the menu „Pressure Tests“ with the pre-programmed
measurement routines „Pressure Test“, „Loading Test“, „Tight-
ness Test“ and „Usage property“. Parameters to each measure-
ment routine can be adjusted in the menu „Setup“.
Setup
Scroll with cursor keys <Up/Down> until the menu “Setup”. Press
<Enter> to activate the menu. The following parameters can be ad-
justed for the corresponding measurement routine:
Pressure Test
- Stabilization time (1 - 10 min, default: 1 min)
- Measurement time (10 - 120 min, default: 5 min)
Loading Test
- Test pressure (900 - 1200 hPa, default: 1000 hPa)
Tightness Test
Usage property
- Max. operation pressure (10 - 100 hPa, default: 23 hPa)
Each parameter can be adjusted the same way:
1. Select the parameter with cursor keys <Up/Down>.
2. Press <Enter> to activate.
3. select the digit with the keys <Store> (left), <Print> (right) and
adjust with the cursor keys <up/down>.
4. Confirm with <Enter>.
ecom-B Page 27
Pressure Test
The “Pressure Test” up to 100 hPa is deposited as a measurement

routine in the ecom-B. Proceed as follows:
1. Close the conduit with a suitable adapter (test stopple, high-

pressure stopple or one-pipe counter cap).
2. Connect the components as described before.
3. Scroll with cursor keys <Up/Down> to the menu “Pressure Test”.

Activate with <Enter>.
4. Create the pre-adjusted test pressure (max. 100 hPa) with the air
pump.
5. Interrupt the connection to the air pump (switch-off the ball valve)
and start “Pressure Test” with <Enter>.
6. Wait for stabilization time (the measurement will start automatical-

ly).
7. Once the measurement time is over, the result is displayed and

can be printed (IR printer required) by pressing <Print>.
8. If the menu “Pressure Test” is selected again, so the result can

be called up with “No” / <Enter> (as long as the ecom-B is on) or a
new measurement can be started with “Yes” / <Enter> (switching
from “No“ to “Yes“ with cursor keys <Up/Down>).
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Loading Test
The “Loading Test“ acc. to DVGW – TRGI Process Instructions G

600 at pipes (operation pressure up to 100 hPa) is deposited as a
measurement routine in the ecom-B. Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the ecom-UNO to the connection AUX of the ecom-B.

4. Scroll with cursor keys <Up/Down> to the menu „Loading Test“.

Activate with <Enter>.
5. Create the pre-adjusted test pressure with the air pump (the unit
beeps as soon as the pressure level is achieved).
6. Interrupt the connection to the air pump (switch-off the ball valve).
7. Wait for stabilization time (if the pressure remains in the range
“test pressure +/- 10%” during stabilization time, so the measure-
ment will start).

9. If the menu “Loading Test“ is selected again, so the result can

ecom-B Page 29
Tightness Test
The “Tightness Test“ acc. to DVGW – TRGI Process Instructions G

600 at pipes (operation pressure up to 100 hPa) is deposited as a
measurement routine in the ecom-B. Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the ecom-UNO to the connection AUX of the ecom-B.

4. Scroll with cursor keys <Up/Down> to the menu „Tightness

Test“. Activate with <Enter>.
ment will start).

9. If the menu “Tightness Test“ is selected again, so the result can

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Usage property
The “Usage property“ acc. to DVGW – TRGI Process form G 624

at conduits is memorised as a measurement routine by the ecom-B.
The calculation of the leak rate happens automatically according to
the following equation and corresponds herewith to the procedure of
the DVGW-TRGI Process Form G 624:
VB = V/TM * ((PA + P1)/(PA + P2)-1) * PB/P1 * f
with: VB = Gas leak volume in operation state (l/h)

V = Pipe content in litres
TM = Measurement duration in hours
PA = Barometer stand in hPa
P1 = Test pressure at meas. beginning in hPa
P2 = Test pressure at measurement end in hPa
PB = Maximal gas operation pressure in hPa
f = Factor for consideration of gas type
Proceed as follows:

3. Scroll with cursor keys <Up/Down> to the menu „Usage proper-

ty“. Activate with <Enter>.
4. Adjust the air pressure (PA) with cursor keys <Up/Down> and
confirm with <Enter>.
5. Choose the gas type (f) with cursor keys <Up/Down> and confirm
with <Enter>. The following gas types are recorded with their re-
spective factors:
Natural Gas, Air, Town Gas, Propane, Butane, Hydrogen
6. Adjust the maximal operation pressure (PB) with cursor keys

<Up/Down> and confirm with <Enter>.
ecom-B Page 31
7. The pipe volume (V) is needed for the calculation of the leak rate.
The ecom-B offers two possibilities:
a. Type in pipe volume (V):

- Choose “No” at the inquiry “Calculate Volume automatically ?“
(switching from “No“ to “Yes“ with cursor keys <Up/Down>).
- Adjust pipe volume (V) with cursor keys <Up/Down> and confirm
with <Enter>.
b. Calculate pipe volume automatically (V):

- Choose YES at the inquiry „Calculate Volume automatically ?“.
- Connect the squirt or soot pump as described before.
- Open ball valve and wait until the pressure is stabilized.
- Choose squirt or soot pump with the key <CAL.>.
- Start volume calculation with <Enter>.
- Infer the test volume with squirt or soot pump. The decrease of
pressure must be min. 2 hPa (otherwise operate squirt or soot pump
several times).
- Close ball valve and confirm with <Enter>.
- Choose number of strokes with cursor keys <Up/Down> and con-
firm with <Enter>.
ment will start).
12. If the menu “Usage property“ is selected again, so the result

can be called up with “No” / <Enter> (as long as the ecom-B is on)
or a new measurement can be started with “Yes” / <Enter> (switch-
ing from “No“ to “Yes“ with cursor keys <Up/Down>).
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8. Adjustment
In addition to the already described fea-
tures of the ecom-B, various settings could
Set clock
be made at the instrument. Select from the Display contrast
main menu the sub-menu <Adjustment> Type of fuel
and confirm with <Enter>. A list of the pos- Unit
sible settings is displayed and can be O2 refer.
changed according to usage. Scroll the
curser to the corresponding line and press
Air press.
<Enter>: Keyboard beep
AUX(COM)
Set clock Bluetooth
(setting can be made by pressing <Enter>): Eta(C)
-scroll with cursers (up / down) to the value
which should be changed
Printout
-activate the setting by pressing <Enter>
-set the time by using curser keys <up / down>
-confirm the setting by pressing <Enter>
-after finishing leave the menu with <ESC>
Display contrast (activate with <Enter>)

-set display contrast with curser (up / down)
-reset with <CAL>
Type of fuel (select after pressing <Enter>)

-change the fuel type
Unit (change with cursers (up / down)

-calculation of gas concentration in:
-ppm = volume concentration (parts per million)

-mg/m3 = mass concentration unit
-mg/kWh 0,0 % = Mass concentration per capacity unit calculated
with reference O2
-ppm 0,0 % = volume concentration (parts per million) calculated with
reference O2
-mg/m3 0,0 % = mass concentration per capacity unit calculated with
reference O2
ecom-B Page 33
-calculated with reference O2 – formula for the calculation:
21 – O2ref
Eref = Emeas *
21 – O2meas
O2 Reference (set by pressing <Enter>):

-setting of reference oxygen value O2ref
-reset by pressing <CAL>
Air pressure (set by pressing <Enter>):

-Input of barometric pressure for calculation of dew point
-Reset by pressing <CAL>
Keyboard beep (set with cursers <up / down>)

-set signal when hitting the keys
-reset by pressing <CAL>
AUX(COM) (adjustment via <CAL.>):

-Adjustment of transfer speed by data transfer via RS 232
(1200 -112500 Baud)
Online data (adjustment via cursor keys):
-Adjustment what kind of Data should be sent:
-No protocol: Data for program „miniDV“
-Remote: only for special applications
-DAS: Data for program „DASNT“ (1200 Baud)
The programs „miniDV“ and „DASNT“ are available free of charge
from the ecom website.
Bluetooth
(<BLE> no adjustment needed):
-Online data = Remote
Page 34 ecom-B
Eta(C) (adjustment via cursor keys):
- Efficiency calculation with or without condensation gain
Printout (set by pressing <Enter>)

-create a protocol feet (8 x 24 digits)
-put in the text for line one as follows:
1. activate symbol selection with <Standby>
2. select keyboard with <CAL.> (5 keyboards are available)
3. choose a symbol with <store> (left), <Print> (right) and
cursers <up / down>
4. take the symbol with <Enter>
5. repeat (2. - 4.) until line 1 is finished
6. deactivate choosing symbols with <Standby> and change with
curser <up> to line 2.
7. after finishing the input for all lines leave the menu with <ESC>
ecom-B Page 35
9. Control
The electrochemical sensors used for gas analysis are submitted to
a wearing process and age. Along the operation period, they alter
their output values depending on the gas concentration, flow duration
and soiling degree of the measured gases. The programme controls
the sensors and corrects drifts. If drifts and the correlated measure-
ments errors increase, an error message is displayed. In this case
the corresponding sensors must be changed by one of our author-
ised service centres. The actual status of the sensors is displayed in
the control menu. Additionally on two more pages will be displayed
(change the display pages by using the cursers):
O2 1034 mV
-the battery voltage (charging status) CO -10 mV
displayed in all menus as symbol:
Batt 6.42 Volt
Battery full Battery ½ full Battery empty Tel.No. 02371/945-5
Ins.No. CL2-0009 V1.5
Further info with 
-the phone number of next service centre
-the serial number Measurements 1521
-the software version Service date 23.06.17
CO-Überläufe 0
-the operation hours Error counter 00
-the date of last service Tel.No. 02371/945-5
Ins.No. CL2-0009 V1.5
-the number of CO switch offs Further info with 
-the number of error occurred
Last service
26.06.16 103 hrs
10.06.15 073 hrs
-Collection of the last maintenance 31.05.14 035 hrs
-- . -- . --
-- . -- . --
Further info with 
Page 36 ecom-B
10. Data processing
10.1. Communication
The menu „Data processing“ allows the
selection of the following functions:
Select: Data processing

Select
This sub-menu enables to search for or Look at
create a data record for the allocation of Load data
Send data
measurement values (see chapter 3.). Format memory
Continue with : 
Look at:
The recorded values of the selected data record can be viewed (see
chapter 3.).
Load data:
Possibility of data import e.g. from ecom software (available at
„www.ecom.de“ - check the transfer options of your software).
Proceed as follows:
1. Connect instrument and PC with a current RS232 cable.

2. Select “Load data“ and confirm with <OK>.
3. Answer following question with Yes (select with cursor keys).
4. Start the data transfer at the PC.
Send data:
The date record completed with values can be transferred to the PC
program using this function (procedure identical to „Load data“).
Format:
This function is normally only needed by the initial adjustment of the
instrument by the manufacturer (preparation of internal memory to
data receipt). Caution: All recorded values will get lost!
ecom-B Page 37
10.2. Data processing with App
To display and storage of measured values, the App "ecomMAND-
ER" for smartphones (iOS or Android) is available (Bluetooth LE
needed). Test results are stored along with customer information in a
pdf-file and can be sent f.e. as email attachment. Links to free down-
load of the Apps can be found on the ecom website.
Page 38 ecom-B
11. Maintenance Tips
To secure the accuracy of your measuring instrument we recom-
mend the annual check by an authorized ecom partner. In the case
of strong demand (e.g. permanent several hours of measurement
per day, rough conditions etc.) shorter intervals between checks
should be selected - please contact your ecom partner. All ecom
partners are listed under www.ecom.de. Do not use other sensor
than supposed by our factory and be aware that service done by
service stations not authorised by ecom will lead to expiration of any
warranty.
The following tips for the daily care of accessible parts and compo-
nents should be helpful:
Condensate pad
Condensate pad
Regularly check the condition of the condensate pad. It should be

changed:
- If it is soiled darker than no. 3 on the soot scale
- If its extension is on mark "MAX"
Replace the condensate pad as follows:
1. Remove hose from the cap and unscrew the cap
2. Unscrew the retaining bolt with spring
3. Replace old condensate pad against new
4. Scew on retain bolt with spring again
5. Scew on cap and replace the hose to the cap
ecom-B Page 39
Sensors
Each time the instrument is switched on the sensors are calibrated
with fresh air. The instrument permanently monitors the condition of
the sensors. New sensors wear out from use in time due to reaction
(O2-sensor) and due to soiled gases respectively gases in concen-
trations beyond the nominal range (toxic sensors). The output values
of the sensors are (see menu “Control”):
O2 approx. 1500 mV
CO 0 mV (+/- 30)
If an error message is displayed during calibration cycle and does

not disappear after repeated calibrations the instrument must be
send to a service centre. The O2 sensor should show > 200 mV,
otherwise it should be changed.
The CO-sensor is protected by the internal program for overload. In
case the limit of 4000 ppm is exceeded the gas pump is switched off.
Power supply
The battery ensures a main power independent operation. The bat-
tery is automatically charged when the instrument is connected to
the main power supply. (Please do not interrupt the charging shortly
since the charging circuitry could operate faulty.) The recharge of the
battery should be done in any case if the voltage display (menu
“Control”) is less than 5.8 V (Instrument will stop working at 5.5 V).
Sampling probe and hose

Depending on the frequency of use the probe and the hose must be
cleaned regularly, thus in order to prevent particles from lodging and
early ware due to corrosion.
The hose can be cleaned after all connections on the instrument and
the probe itself have been switched off (use warm water and then
blow out to dry)
Page 40 ecom-B
12. Technical Data
Parameter Range Measurement principles
O2 0 ... 21 vol.% electrochemical
CO (without H2) 0 ... 2000 ppm electrochemical
CO (with H2-option) 0 ...4000 ppm electrochemical
NO (Option) 0 ...5000 ppm electrochemical
CO2 0 ...CO2max calculated
T-G 0 ... 500 °C NiCr-Ni
T-R 0 ... 100 °C semiconductor
Pressure 0 ... +/- 100 hPa DMS-bridge
Efficiency 0 ... 120 % calculated
Losses 0 ... 99,9 % calculated
Lambda 1 ...  calculated
CO-undiluted (reference-O2; adjustable) calculated
Dew point of combustion gases calculated
Power Supply 110 - 230 V~ / 50 - 60 Hz;

Battery 6 V / 3,3 Ah
Display: graphic display, backlit
Size (W x H x D) 250 mm x 180 mm x 80 mm
Weight approx. 2,1 kg (complete with sampling system)
Application limits +5 °C to +40 °C;

max. 90 % RH, non-condensing
Subject to technical changes

V1.8 / 11.2020
ecom GmbH
Am Großen Teich 2
D-58640 Iserlohn
Phone: +49 (0) 2371 - 945-5
Fax: +49 (0) 2371 - 40305
Internet: http://www.ecom.de
eMail: [email protected]
ecom-B Page 41
13. FAQ
Where do I find important instru- In the menu „Control“ all important instrument infor-
ment information? mation are shown (e.g. battery voltage, sensor val-
ues, unit number, next service date, operation hours
etc.). With the arrow keys stands you can switch to
the second page.
How long is the life span of the The life span depends on the operating hours and
sensors? the instrument equipment. The life span of the toxic
sensors (CO, NO, SO2, NO2) is affected by high gas
concentrations and a not sufficient purging. The life
span for these sensors amounts to on the average
between 4 and 6 years. The life span of the O2 sen-
sor is independent of the operating hours and
amounts to approx. 4 years.
Which sensors can I exchange? Please contact the next authorised service centre for
changing sensors.
The instrument shows the error The sensor must be renewed.

message „O2 sensor 0 mV“!
The instrument shows the mes- This message appears automatically every 12
sage „Check required“! months or after 250 operating hours. Note: This is a
recommendation to let check the instrument. The
instrument is however still ready for use.
The instrument shows the error Possible reasons could be:

message „T-Gas“ or „T-Air“! - Cable is broken (at the plug)
- T-Air sensor is broken
- Thermocouple is broken
- Cable is defective
Note: The error messages can be ignored at the B by
pressing „Enter“. Calculations that depends on these
temperatures are not implemented.
The instrument shows wrong or Possible reasons could be:

inaccurately CO2 values! - O2 is defective (CO2 values are calculated from
the O2 values)
- Pump is not working correctly
- Leakage in the gas way
- condensate trap / gas cooler is clogged
Page 42 ecom-B
My instrument cannot be - Please check the mains cable
switched on! - Please check the fuse
- Please check mains connection (Plug socket
switched on?)
- Please load the accumulator min. 8 hours
(Accumulator could be over-discharged)
My instrument does not print! Please check whether the printer paper is correctly
inserted. The thermal printer writes only on the ther-
mally sensitive side. Please use always the correct
paper for the printer, you will prevent defects at the
printer. Please make sure that the printer is clean (no
chads in the drive).
Can I change the printout? You can change the printout (Menu: “Adjustments”).
Hint: If you have several instruments of the same type, you can locate an error by
exchanging the accessories (probe, hose, temperature sensor etc.).
If further questions or problems should arise, please contact the next authorised ser-
vice centre.
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Operating Instructions

The ecom-B may not be used for continuous

Following minimum times must be kept to get

Following substances affect the function of the

Settings on fireplaces should just be made by

1. Charge the battery regularly (Charge not

Do not lock fresh air opening

Remove probe tube completely before

To perform measurements, select with the cursor keys the sub-menu

Fuel oil (B) Type of fuel

Use the cursor keys to select the desired

If you are choosing an empty data record, a designation (max. 16

-choose a keyboard with the <CAL.> key (5 keyboards are available)

-turn to Combustion measurement with 2 x <ESC> , „Comb. meas-

4.1 Prepare Combustion Measurement

Prepare instrument for measurement operation by making all con-

-the condensate pad has sufficient capacity

4.2. Gas Analysis

To obtain accurate measurement values it’s

-with <Enter> / <Display values> / <Enter> activate the first line on

O2 < 20,5 % and T.Gas – T.Air > + 5°C

Once the measurement values are stable

CO-switch-off with purging pump (option)

4.3. Draft Measurement

Connect the draught hose again with the

Under „Soot...Oil trace“ the measurement results for boiler temper-

4.5. Record and print Measurement

After scrolling back to the gas measure- Display/Memory

4.6. After Measurement

Storage space for probe tube

Once the fresh air calibration is com-

„Measurement time“ and „Scanning“ Mean value

After adjustment / control the measurement can be started by

6.1. Atmospheric Boilers

Natural gas (B) Type of fuel

After setting and confirmation by pressing  

At the next point of the routine (Curser Atmosph. boiler

By using the curser <down> it can be Atmosph. boiler

At the end of the measurement routine Atmosph. boiler

The printout (IR printer required) of all re-

Select with the arrow keys the correspond-

6.2.1. Gas fan burners Burn. w. blower

After setting and confirmation by pressing  

By using the curser <down> it can scrolled Continue with : 

Next point of the routine is the combustion CO2 9.6 %

The printout (IR printer required) of all re-

6.2.2. Oil fan burner

1. Use the keys <store> (left) and <Print> Burn. w. blower

After setting and pressing <Enter> the  

Natural gas (B) Type of fuel

Select with the arrow keys the correspond-

First the thermal capacity brought to the Diagnosis gas

Next point of the routine (curser key

After storing the CO-values the next point

At the end of the measurement routine Diagnosis gas

The printout (IR printer required) of all re-

Connection hose ecom-B

Safety valve Connection

ecom-UNO (only for Loading