EN 14626:2005

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2005
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Ambient air quality - Standard method for the measurement of the concentration of
carbon monoxide by nondispersive infrared spectroscopy
Luftqualität - Messverfahren zur Bestimmung der Konzentration von Kohlenmonoxid mit
nicht-dispersiver Infrarot-Photometrie
Qualité de l'air ambiant - Méthode de mesurage pour la détermination de la
concentration du monoxyde de carbone dans l'air ambiant par la méthode a
rayonnement infrarouge non dispersif
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14626:2005
ICS:
13.040.20 Kakovost okoljskega zraka Ambient atmospheres
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14626
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2005
ICS 13.040.20
English version
Ambient air quality - Standard method for the measurement of
the concentration of carbon monoxide by nondispersive infrared
spectroscopy
Qualité de l'air ambiant - Méthode normalisée de mesurage Luftqualität - Messverfahren zur Bestimmung von
de la concentration en monoxyde de carbone par la Kohlenmonoxid in Luft mit dem NDIR-Verfahren
méthode à rayonnement infrarouge non-dispersif
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Contents
Page
Foreword.4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms .10
5 Principle.13
5.1 General.13
5.2 Measuring principle.13
5.3 Type approval test .13
5.4 Field operation and quality control.14
6 Sampling equipment .14
6.1 General.14
6.2 Sampling location.14
6.3 Sample inlet and sampling line .14
6.4 Particulate filter.15
6.5 Control and regulation of sample flow rate .15
6.6 Sampling pump for the manifold.15
7 Analyser equipment .16
7.1 General.16
7.2 Interferences due to infrared absorbing gases .16
7.3 Details about analyser equipment .16
7.4 Pressure measurement .17
7.5 Flow rate indicator.17
7.6 Sampling pump for the analyser.17
8 Type approval of CO-NDIR analysers.17
8.1 General.17
8.2 Relevant performance characteristics and performance criteria .17
8.3 Design changes .19
8.4 Procedures for determination of the performance characteristics during the laboratory test .19
8.5 Determination of the performance characteristics during the field test.29
8.6 Expanded uncertainty calculation for type approval.32
9 Field operation and ongoing quality control .33
9.1 General.33
9.2 Suitability evaluation.33
9.3 Initial installation.34
9.4 Ongoing quality control .35
9.5 Calibration of the analyser.36
9.6 Checks .37
9.7 Maintenance .40
9.8 Data handling and data reports.41
10 Expression of results .41
11 Test reports and documentation.42
11.1 Type approval tests .42
11.2 Field operation .42
Annex A (normative) Test of lack of fit.43
Annex B (informative) Sampling equipment.45
Annex C (informative) Sampling on micro scale.47
Annex D (informative) Schematics of non-dispersive infrared spectrometer.48
Annex E (informative) Manifold testing equipment .50
Annex F (normative) Type approval .51
Annex G (normative) Calculation of uncertainty in field operation at the 8-hour mean limit value.73
Bibliography.86

Foreword
This document (EN 14626:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 264 “Air quality”, the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by September 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by September 2005.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

1 Scope
This document specifies a continuous measurement method for the determination of the concentration of carbon
monoxide present in ambient air based on the non-dispersive infrared measuring principle (NDIR). This document
describes the performance characteristics and sets the relevant minimum criteria required to select an appropriate
non-dispersive infrared carbon monoxide analyser by means of type approval tests. It also includes the evaluation
of the suitability of an anayser for use in a specific fixed site so as to meet the Directives data quality requirements
and requirements during sampling, calibration and quality assurance.
The method is applicable to the determination of the mass concentration of carbon monoxide present in ambient air
3 3
in the range from 0 mg/m to 100 mg/m carbon monoxide. This concentration range represents the certification
range for the type approval test.
3 3
NOTE 1 0 mg/m to 100 mg/m of CO corresponds to 0 µmol/mol to 86 µmol/mol of CO.
The method covers the determination of ambient air concentrations of carbon monoxide in zones classified as rural
areas, urban-background areas and traffic-orientated locations.
NOTE 2 Other ranges may be used for measurement systems applied at rural locations monitoring Ecosystems.
The results are expressed in mg/m (at 293 K and 101,3 kPa).
When the standard is used for other purposes than the EU directive, the range and uncertainty requirements need
not apply.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
ENV 13005, Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement
EN ISO 14956:2002, Air quality — Evaluation of the suitability of a measurement procedure by comparison with a
required measurement uncertainty (ISO 14956:2002)
ISO 6143, Gas analysis — Comparison methods for determining and checking the composition of calibration gas
mixtures
ISO 6144, Gas analysis — Preparation of calibration gas mixtures — Static volumetric method
ISO 6145 (all parts), Gas analysis — Preparation of calibration gas mixtures using dynamic volumetric methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
ambient air
)
outdoor air in the troposphere excluding workplace air
3.2
ambient temperature
temperature at the sample inlet outside the monitoring station (sample temperature, outdoor temperature)
3.3
availability of the analyser
fraction of the total time period for which usually valid measuring data of the ambient air concentration is available
from an analyser
3.4
certification range
concentration range for which the analyser is type approved
3.5
calibration
comparison of the analyser response to a known gas concentration with a known uncertainty
3.6
combined standard uncertainty
calculation result of combining the uncertainties determined from all performance characteristics specified in this
document according to the prescribed procedures given in this document
3.7
coverage factor
numerical factor used as a multiplier of the combined standard uncertainty in order to obtain an expanded
uncertainty
3.8
designated body
body which has been designated for a specific task (type approval tests and/or QA/QC activities in the field) by the
competent authority in the Member States
NOTE It is recommended that the designated body is accredited for the specific task according to EN ISO/IEC 17025.
3.9
expanded uncertainty
quantity defining an interval about the result of a measurement that may be expected to encompass a large fraction
of the distribution of values that could reasonably be attributed to the measurand
NOTE for the purpose of this document the expanded uncertainty is the combined standard uncertainty multiplied by a
coverage factor k = 2 resulting in an interval with a level of confidence of 95 %
3.10
fall time
difference between the response time (fall) and the lag time (fall)

)
As stated in the relevant EU legislation.
3.11
independent measurement
individual measurement that is not influenced by a previous individual measurement by separating two individual
measurements by at least four response times
3.12
individual measurement
measurement averaged over a time period equal to the response time of the analyser
3.13
influence quantity
quantity that is not the measurand but that affects the result of the measurement (VIM 2.7), either an interferent
influence quantity (i.e. the concentration of a substance in the air under investigation that is not the measurand), or
an external influence quantity (i.e. a quantity that is not the measurand nor the concentration of a substance in the
air mass under investigation)
NOTE Examples are:
 presence of interfering gases in the flue gas matrix (interferent influence quantity);
 temperature of the surrounding air (external influence quantity);
 atmospheric pressure (external influence quantity);
 pressure of the gas sample (external influence quantity).
3.14
interference
response of the analyser to interferents
3.15
interferent
component of the air sample, excluding the measured constituent, that effects the output signal
3.16
lag time
time interval from the instant at which a step change of sample concentration occurs at the inlet of the analyser to
the instant at which the output reading reaches a level corresponding to 10 % of the stable output reading
3.17
lag time (fall)
lag time for a negative step change
3.18
lag time (rise)
lag time for a positive step change
3.19
limit value
level fixed on the basis of scientific knowledge, with the aim of avoiding, preventing or reducing harmful effects on
human health and/or the environment as a whole, to be attained within a given period and not to be exceeded once
attained
3.20
lack of fit
maximum deviation of the average of a series of measurements at the same concentration from the linear
regression line
3.21
long-term drift
difference between zero or span readings over a determined period of time (e.g. period of unattended operation)
3.22
monitoring station
enclosure located in the field in which a CO analyser has been installed in such a way that its performance and
operation comply with the prescribed requirements
3.23
parallel measurement
two measurements from different analysers, sampling from one and the same sampling manifold, starting at the
same time and ending at the same time
3.24
performance characteristic
one of the parameters assigned to equipment in order to define its performance
3.25
performance criterion
limiting quantitative numerical value assigned to a performance characteristic, to which conformance is tested
3.26
period of unattended operation
time period over which the drift is within the performance criterion for long-term drift
3.27
repeatability (of results of measurement)
closeness of the agreement between results of successive individual measurements of the same measurand
carried out under the same conditions of measurement [1]
NOTE These conditions are called laboratory repeatability conditions and include:
 the same measurement procedure;
 the same observer;
 the same analyser, used under the same conditions;
 at the same location;
 repetition over a short period of time.

3.28
reproducibility under field conditions
closeness of the agreement between the results of simultaneous measurements with two analysers in ambient air
carried out under the same conditions of measurement
NOTE 1 These conditions are called laboratory repeatability conditions and include:
 the same measurement procedure;
 two identical analysers, used under the same conditions;
 at the same monitoring station;
 the period of unattended operation.

NOTE 2 In this document the reproducibility under field conditions is expressed as a value with a level of confidence of 95 %.
3.29
response time
time interval from the instant at which a step change of sample concentration occurs at the inlet of the analyser to
the instant at which the output reading reaches a level corresponding to 90 % of the stable output reading
3.30
response time (fall)
response time at a negative step change
NOTE Response time (fall) is the sum of the lag time (fall) and the fall time.
3.31
response time (rise)
response time at a positive step change
NOTE Response time (rise) is the sum of the lag time (rise) and the rise time.
3.32
rise time
difference between the response time (rise) and the lag time (rise)
3.33
sampled air
ambient air that has been sampled through the sampling inlet and sampling system
3.34
sampling inlet
entrance to the sampling system where ambient air is collected from the atmosphere
3.35
short-term drift
difference between zero or span readings at the beginning and end of a 12 h period
3.36
standard uncertainty
uncertainty of the result of a measurement expressed as a standard deviation
[ENV 13005]
3.37
surrounding temperature
temperature of the air directly surrounding the analyser (temperature inside the monitoring station or laboratory)
3.38
type approval
decision taken by a designated body that the pattern of an analyser conforms to the requirements as laid down in
this document
3.39
type approval test
examination of two or more analysers of the same pattern which are submitted by a manufacturer to a designated
body including the tests necessary for approval of the pattern
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviated terms apply
A availability of the analyser;
a
av average concentration of the measurand during the field test;
b sensitivity coefficient of the analyser to sample gas pressure change expressed as a percentage of the
gp
measured value, obtained during the laboratory type approval test;
b sensitivity coefficient of the analyser to sample gas temperature change;
gt
b sensitivity coefficient of the analyser to surrounding air temperature change;
st
b sensitivity coefficient of the analyser to electrical voltage change;
V
C CO concentration of the applied gas;
C average concentration of the measurements at sampling gas pressure P
P1 1;
C average concentration of the measurements at sampling gas pressure P
P2 2;
C concentration of the reference standard;
R
C concentration of site standard;
s
C average concentration of the measurements at span level at the beginning of the drift period;
s,1
C average concentration of the measurements at span level at the end of the drift period;
s,2
c test gas concentration;
t
C average concentration of the measurements at sample gas temperature T ;
T1 1
C average concentration of the measurements at sample gas temperature T ;
T2 2
C average concentration reading of the measurements at voltage V ;
V1 1
C average concentration reading of the measurements at voltage V ;
V2 2
C average concentration of the measurements at zero at the beginning of the drift period;
z,1
C average concentration of the measurements at zero at the end of the drift period;
z,2
av
average of at least four independent measurements during the constant concentration period (t );
c
C
const
av
average of at least four independent measurements during the variable concentration period (t );
v
C
var
average difference of parallel measurements;
d
f
d the ith difference in a parallel measurement;
f,i
D long-term drift at span concentration c
l,s t;
D long-term drift at zero;
l,z
D short-term drift at span level;
s,s
D short-term drift at zero;
s,z
D difference sample/calibration port;
sc
E sample system collection efficiency;
ss
F response factor in concentration units per voltage output of the analyser;
r
P sampling gas pressure P ;
1 1
P sampling gas pressure P ;
2 2
R mean analyser response to the test gas directly sampled by the analyser;
d
R mean analyser response to the test gas via the sample manifold;
m
s repeatability standard deviation at zero;
r,z
s repeatability standard deviation at concentration c ;
r,ct t
s reproducibility standard deviation under field conditions is the repeatability standard deviation;
r,f
s repeatability standard deviation;
l
T surrounding air temperature;
T sample gas temperature T ;
1 1
T sample gas temperature T ;
2 2
t relative difference between response time (rise) and response time fall;
d
t response time (fall);
f
T surrounding air temperature at the laboratory;
l
t two-sided Students t-factor at a confidence level of 0,05, with n-1 degrees of freedom;
n-1, 0,05
t response time (rise);
r
t time period of the field test minus the time for calibration, conditioning and maintenance;
t
t total time period with validated measuring data;
u
t whole number of t and t pairs;
V S02 zero
V minimum voltage V (V) specified by the manufacturer;
1 min
V maximum voltage V (V) specified by the manufacturer;
2 max
V voltage obtained when the reference standard is injected;
r
V voltage obtained when the site standard is injected;
s
V voltage obtained when zero gas is injected;
z
average of measurements;
x
x first average of the measurements at T just after calibration;
1 l
x second average of the measurements at T just before calibration;
2 l
X difference between the readings of the recent zero check and the most recent calibration;
z
x average of the measurements at concentration c ;
ct t
X averaging effect;
av
x average of the measurements using the calibration port;
c
X influence quantity of CO with concentration 500 µmol/mol;
CO2,z,ct 2
X influence quantity of H O with concentration 19 mmol/mol;
H2O,z,ct 2
x the ith measurement;
i
influence quantity of the interferent at concentration c ;
X
t
int,ct
X influence quantity of the interferent at zero;
int,z
X lack of fit (largest residual from the linear regression function);
l
X influence quantity of NO with concentration 1 µmol/mol;
NO,z,ct
X influence quantity of N O with concentration 50 nmol/mol;
N2O,z,ct 2
x
average of the measurements using the sample port;
s
X difference between the readings of two consecutive span checks;
s
x average of the measurements at T or T ;
T min max
X difference between the readings of two consecutive zero checks;
z
(x ) the ith measurement result of analyser 1;
1,f i
(x ) the ith measurement result of analyser 2 at the same time as the measurement of analyser 1;
2,f i
Z reading of the first zero check;
Z reading of the second zero check;
∆P measured pressure drop induced by the manifold pump;
m
∆R change in the analyser’s response due to the influence of the pressure drop induced by the manifold
a
pump, expressed as a percentage;

5 Principle
5.1 General
This document describes the method for the measurement of the concentration of carbon monoxide in ambient air
by means of the non-dispersive infrared spectrometry principle. The requirements, the specific components of the
non-dispersive infrared analyser and its sampling system are described. For the analyser a number of performance
characteristics with associated minimum performance criteria are given. The actual values of these performance
characteristics for a specific type of analyser have to be determined in a so-called type approval test for which
procedures have been described. The type approval test comprises a laboratory and a field test. The selection of a
suitable analyser for a specific measuring task in the field is based on the calculation of the expanded uncertainty
of the measuring method. In this expanded uncertainty calculation the actual values of the various performance
characteristics of a type approved analyser and the site-specific conditions at the monitoring station are taken into
account. The expanded uncertainty of the method shall meet the requirements of the (EU) legislation.
Requirements and recommendations for quality assurance and quality control are given for the measurements in
the field (see 9.4).
5.2 Measuring principle
Ambient CO concentration is measured with use of non-dispersive infrared methods. The attenuation of infrared
light passing through a sample cell is a measure of the concentration of CO in the cell, according to the Lambert-
Beer law. Not only CO but also most heteroatomic molecules will absorb infrared light, in particular water and CO
have broad bands that can interfere with the measurement of CO. Different technical solutions have been
developed to suppress cross-sensitivity, instability and drift in order to design continuous monitoring systems with
acceptable properties. For instance:
 measuring IR absorption of a specific wavelength (4,7 µm for CO);
 dual-cell monitors, using a reference cell filled with clean air (compensation for drift);
 gas filter correlation, “measuring” over a range of wavelengths.
Special attention has to be paid to infrared radiation absorbing gases such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, nitrous
oxide and hydrocarbons.
The concentration of carbon monoxide is measured in volume/volume units (if the analyser is calibrated using a
volume/volume standard). The final results for reporting are expressed in mg/m using standard conversion factors
(see Clause 10).
5.3 Type approval test
The type approval test is based on the evaluation of performance characteristics determined under a prescribed
series of tests. In this document test procedures are described for the determination of the actual values of the
performance characteristics for at least one analyser in a laboratory and two analysers in the field. These tests
shall be performed by a designated body. The evaluation for type approval of an analyser is based on the
calculation of the expanded uncertainty in the measurement result derived from the numerical values of the tested
performance characteristics and compared with a prescribed maximum uncertainty.
The type approval of an analyser and subsequent OA and QC procedures provide evidence that the defined
requirements concerning data quality laid out in relevant EU directives can be satisfied. Appropriate experimental
evidence shall be provided by:
 type approval tests performed under conditions of intended use of the specified method of measurement,
and
 calculation of expanded uncertainty of results of measurement by reference to ENV 13005.
Field operation and quality control:
Prior to the installation and operation of a type approved analyser at a monitoring station, an expanded uncertainty
calculation shall be performed with the actual values of the performance characteristics, obtained during the type
approval tests, and the site-specific conditions at that monitoring station. This calculation shall be used to
demonstrate the suitability of a type-approved analyser under the actual conditions present at that specific
monitoring station.
After the installation of the approved analyser at the monitoring station its correct functioning shall be tested.
Requirements for quality assurance and quality control are given for the operation and maintenance of the
sampling system, as well as for the analyser, to ensure that the uncertainty of subsequent measurement results
obtained in the field is not compromised.
5.4 Field operation and quality control
Prior to the installation and operation of a type approved analyser at a monitoring station, an expanded uncertainty
calculation shall be performed with the actual values of the performance characteristics, obtained during the type
approval tests, and the site-specific conditions at that monitoring station. This calculation shall be used to
demonstrate the suitability of a type-approved analyser under the actual conditions present at that specific
monitoring station.
After the installation of the approved analyser at the monitoring station its correct functioning shall be tested.
Requirements for quality assurance and quality control are given for the operation and maintenance of the
sampling system, as well as for the analyser, to ensure that the uncertainty of subsequent measurement results
obtained in the field is not compromised.
6 Sampling equipment
6.1 General
Depending on the installation of the non-dispersive infrared analyser at a monitoring station, a single sampling inlet
for the analyser may be chosen. Alternatively sampling can take place from a common sampling inlet with a
sampling manifold to which other analysers and equipment may be attached. Conditions and layout of the sampling
equipment will contribute to the expanded uncertainty of the measurement; to minimise this contribution to the
expanded uncertainty, performance criteria for the sampling equipment are given in the following subclauses.
NOTE In Annex B different arrangements of the sampling equipment are schematically presented.
6.2 Sampling location
The location where the ambient air shall be sampled and analysed is not specified, as this depends on the
measurement requirements (such as measurements in e.g. a rural area or urban background area).
NOTE For guidance on sampling points on a micro-scale, see Annex C.
6.3 Sample inlet and sampling line
A specific method for sampling or sampling equipment is not described. It is accepted that the equipment shall fulfil
the following minimum requirements.
The sample inlet shall be constructed in such a way that ingress of rainwater into the sampling line (or system) is
prevented. The sampling line shall be as short as practicable to minimise the residence time.
The material of the sample inlet as well as the sampling line (or system) may influence the composition of the
sample. Materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), perfluoro-ethylene-propylene (FEP), borosilicate glass
or stainless steel shall be used. The influence of the sampling system on the measured concentrations of carbon
monoxide due to losses shall be less than 2 %.
NOTE The sample line may be moderately heated to avoid condensation. Condensation may occur in the case of high
ambient temperature and/or humidity.
The influence of the pressure drop due to the sampling line including the particulate filter shall be such that it
causes less than 1 % of the output signal of the analyser.
In the case where a sampling manifold is used, an additional pump is necessary with sufficient capacity to meet the
sampling requirements stated in the previous subclauses (see also Annex B).
Depending on the location of the particulate filter in the sampling system (see 6.4), the sampling line may be
contaminated by deposition of dust. This may induce losses of CO in the sampling line. The sampling system shall

be cleaned (as stated in 9.4.2) with a frequency which is dependent on the site-specific conditions.
The sampling line, manifold and filter shall be conditioned (at initial installation and after each cleaning) to avoid
temporary decrease in the measured CO concentrations. Both sampling line and filter shall be conditioned with
ambient air for a period at least 30 min at the nominal sample flow rate. The measured concentration during these
periods shall not be included in the calculation of the hourly and annual averages.
These conditioning periods shall not be included in the calculation of the availability of the analyser during the type
approval test (8.5.7) and during field operation (11.2.3). Conditioning may also be done in the laboratory before
installing, in the sampling system.
6.4 Particulate filter
A particulate filter shall be placed in the sample line before the inlet of the analyser. This particulate filter shall
retain all particles likely to alter the performance of the analyser. It shall be made of PTFE. The material of the filter
housing shall be chemically inert to CO.
NOTE 1 A pore size of the filter of 5 µm usually fulfils this requirement.
NOTE 2 Suitable materials for the filter housing are for example PTFE, PFA, FEP and borosilicate glass.
The particulate filter shall be changed periodically depending on the dust loading at the sampling site (as indicated
in 9.4.2). The filter housing shall be cleaned at least every six months. Overloading of the particulate filter may
cause loss of carbon monoxide by absorption on the particulate matter and can increase the pressure drop in the
sampling line.
6.5 Control and regulation of sample flow rate
The sample flow rate into the analyser shall be maintained within the specifications of the manufacturer of the
analyser.
6.6 Sampling pump for the manifold
When a sampling manifold is used, a pump (or fan) is necessary for sampling ambient air and drawing of the
sampled air through the sampling manifold. The inlet of the sampling pump (or fan) for the sampling manifold shall
be located at the end of the sampling manifold (see Annex B). The sampling pump or fan shall have sufficient
rating to ensure that all analysers connected to the manifold are supplied with the required amount of air and to
ensure that the residence time of a sample from inlet until entering the analyser is less than 5 s. To verify
functioning of this pump, it is recommended that a flow alarm system is installed. An example of a sampling
manifold is given in Annex B.
The influence of the pressure drop induced by the manifold sampling pump on the measured concentration shall be
< 1 %.
7 Analyser equipment
7.1 General
In Annex D schematic diagrams are given of two types of non-dispersive infrared analysers.
The non-dispersive infrared analyser consists of the principal components that are described in 7.3 to 7.6.
7.2 Interferences due to infrared absorbing gases
7.2.1 General
As various gases absorb infrared radiation, interference from these gases can occur when their infrared absorption
bands coincide or overlap the CO infrared absorption bands. The degree of interference varies among individual
NDIR analysers. In general, gas correlation spectrophotometers are less sensitive to the influence of interferences
(see 5.2).
7.2.2 Water vapour
The primary interferent is water vapour.
NOTE Water vapour interference can be minimised by using one or more of the following measures:
 drying the sampled air with use of a semi permeable membrane or a similar drying agent;
 maintaining a constant humidity in the sample and calibration gases by refrigeration or saturation and making a
volume correction for the constant humidity;
 using narrow-band optical filters.

7.2.3 Carbon dioxide
Interference may be caused by carbon dioxide (CO ).
NOTE The effect of CO interference at concentrations normally present in ambient air is minimal; that is, 340 µmol/mol
volume fraction may give a response equivalent to 0,2 µmol/mol volume fraction [3]. If necessary, CO may be scrubbed with
soda lime.
7.2.4 Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons at concentrations normally found in the ambient air do not ordinarily interfere.
NOTE 500 µmol/mol volume fraction of methane may give a response equivalent to 0,5 µmol/mol volume fraction [3].
7.3 Details about analyser equipment
The main parts of the analyser consist of an infrared source, one or two absorption cells, an infrared detector and a
chopper wheel for modulation of the infrared radiation to the detector.
In general the infrared source consists of a heated coil combined with optics for dividing the IR beam into two
beams of equal intensity in the case of a dual-cell analyser.
As an example, the infrared detector can be a pneumatic radiation detector that selectively registers radiation from
the sample cell and alternately (in the case of a dual-cell analyser). This detector consists of a cell filled with a high
concentration of CO connected with a compensating cell (see 5.2).
The infrared source, the absorption cells and detector shall be mounted vibration-free.
The materials used in the analyser shall be inert to corrosion.
7.4 Pressure measurement
The output signal of the analyser is proportional to the density of CO (number of CO molecules) present in the
absorption cell and depends on the pressure in the absorption cell. Variations of internal pressure shall be
measured and the signal corrected.
7.5 Flow rate indicator
A flow rate indicator shall be included in the analyser.
7.6 Sampling pump for the analyser
The sampling pump is situated at the outlet of the analyser, and draws the sample through the analyser. It can be
separate or part of the analyser. In any case it shall be capable of operating within the specified flow requirements
of the manufacturer of the analyser and pressure conditions required for the NDIR absorption cell.
8 Type approval of CO-NDIR analysers
8.1 General
The determination of the concentration of ozone in ambient air has to fulfil the requirement of a maximum
uncertainty in the measured values, which is prescribed by EU legislation. In order to achieve an uncertainty less
than (or equal to) this required uncertainty, the analyser has to fulfil all the criteria for a number of performance
characteristics, which are given in this document. The values of the selected performance characteristics shall be
evaluated by means of laboratory and field tests. By combining the values of the selected performance
characteristics in an uncertainty calculation, a judgement can be made whether or not the analyser meets the
criterion of maximum uncertainty prescribed by EU legislation.
This process of assessment (type approval test) of the values of the performance characteristics comprises
laboratory and field tests and the calculation of the expanded uncertainty. At least two analysers shall be tested in
the laboratory and the same analysers shall be tested during the field test. All tested analysers are required to
pass.
A designated body shall perform the type approval tests. The type approval shall be awarded by or on behalf of the
competent authority.
NOTE It is recommended that the designated body for the type approval test is accredited for these activities according to
EN ISO/IEC 17025.
8.2 Relevant performance characteristics and performance criteria
The performance characteristics, which shall be determined during a laboratory and field test, and their related
performance criteria, are given in Table 1.
A designated body shall perform the determination of the performance characteristics stated in Table 1 during the
laboratory test and field test according to the procedures described in 8.4 and 8.5.
Table 1 — Relevant performance characteristics and criteria
No. Performance characteristic Symbol Clause Lab. Field Performance criterion for CO
test test
1 Repeatability standard deviation s 8.4.5 x ≤ 1,0 µmol/mol
r,z
at zero
s
2 Repeatability standard deviation 8.4.5 x ≤ 3,0 µmol/mol
r,ct
at concentration c (at a level of
t
the 8-hour mean limit value)
3 Lack of fit (residual from the 8.4.6
linear regression function)
b
3a Largest residual from the linear X x ≤ 4,0 % of the measured value
l
regression function at
concentrations higher than zero
X
3b Residual at zero l,z x ≤ 0,20 µmol/mol
b
4 Sensitivity coefficient of sample 8.4.7 x ≤ 0,70 µmol/mol/kPa
gp
gas pressure
5 Sensiti
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