On-site Installation

On-Site Installation - Must be used within six months of delivery

On-Site Installation is a 2-day program performed by a Picarro specialist at your location. The program includes: installation of your analyzer; training in methods development and considerations for best operations. On-Site Installation is an excellent choice for customers who require local and customized support. Travel and lodging expenses for the Picarro specialist are included.

The On-Site Installation and Training Procedure is an excellent way to capture the skills and knowledge of our trained team to help you both understand how the instrument functions and how to generate methods that will be successful for your application.

During an installation, the Picarro Certified Specialist will:

Unpack all the equipment
Install the equipment following the documented procedure
Run standard samples to demonstrate instrument(s) operation and data processing techniques
Deliver training

Training Topics:

Theory of CRDS operation
Instrument start-up, operation and shut down
Tips and tricks
Measuring performance
Calibrations
Preventative Maintenance
Commonly used consumables

Pre-Installation and installation (to be performed by customer)

Task	Description and Rationale
Utilities/Facilities and environment	Check that your site meets any environmental requirements documented for your Picarro analyzer	✓
Instrument Inspection Upon Receipt	Unpack the package(s) to ensure that instrument is in an undamaged condition and complete with manual, accessories, spares, etc.	✓

Installation (to be performed by Customer)

Task	Description and Rationale
Installation	Install system, verify electrical, gas handling and plumbing connections, switch on the device according to the documented procedure. Start measuring!	✓
System Description	Record a description of the instrument, manufacturer, serial number, software version. Our technical support engineers will ask for this if a problem arises later.	✓
Network	Test your network connection to the analyzer, establish a stable link. You may need access to TeamViewer video conferencing across the internet if a problem arises.	✓

Operation and Performance (Jumpstart discussion)

Task	Description and Rationale
Introduction to CRDS	How Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy devices work. The benefit of CRDS for high precision, high stability measurements. How to apply it to your measurements.	✓
Standard Operating Procedures	Walk through basic instrument and software functionality.	✓
Data Processing	Introduction to data processing technqiues and data handling.	✓
Instrument Functionality	Discussion of additional capability and functionality that can be used to develop useful methods.	✓
Secure Data, Storage, Backup and Archive	How the Picarro instrument captures, stores and archives data. Discuss options available to clients to backup data from instrument to other locations. Review remote data streaming options for single or multiple instruments.	✓

Calibration and Maintenance

Task	Description and Rationale
Calibration Procedure	Discussion of standards, calibration procedures and methods.	✓
Maintenance Procedure	Review of techniques and items required for best Preventive Maintenance procedures. Picarro Technical Jumpstart Program Checklist.	✓

Certification

Task	Description and Rationale
Certificate of Attendance	Picarro shall issue a Certificate of Attendance for up to 8 participants.	✓