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Model 8570 PROTECTAIR™ Multi-Gas Monitor Manual

1. 45 SPAN ALL Error Gas Not Turned On Discontinue Span 46 iv Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor SPAN ALL Error Gas Not Turned On Continue Span 47 SPAN ALL Error Sensor Mis Match 47 Single Gas Span Calibration 47 Alarm u s tiep epe naas 48 Factory Alarm Levels Woman 48 Alarm Levels Menu WWW mna 50 Restoring Default Alarm 50 Changing an Alarm Level iiooooo WooomWooW Woo 50 Changing Alarm Levels Using TrakPro Software 51 Setting the Alarm Latching Mode 52 Setting the Display Mode 52 Setting the Backlight Delay 53 Setting the Calibration Reminder 54 Setting the Confidence Chirp Interval 56 Changing the Password 56 Enabling Disabling the 57 Changing the 57 Changing the Date oooooooooWoWo WWW Woo oma 58 CHAPTER 62 20 ttl 59 Troubleshooling
2. 29 Factory akan 29 Calibration and Maintenance Schedule 30 Instrument Calibration oooooooooooooW cc 30 Fresh Air Zero e de aee RR Maan 31 Attaching the Calibration Gas Adapter and Cylinder 32 Checking Instrument Response 34 Calibrating the Instrument WWW Wo 34 Replacing Sensors ooooooWWoWoWooWo WoW maan 35 Replacing Sample Probe 37 Replacing the Lithium Backup 38 Cautions Before Replacing Lithium Battery 38 Replacing the Lithium 39 CHAPTER Sinu coo ee DUE ACID dd 41 Advanced Setup 41 Accessing the Advanced Setup 41 Calibrating the Instrument General Information 42 Zero Calibration Woo 43 Why do Have to be so Careful With Zero Calibration 43 When to Use Zero 43 How to Perform a Zero 44 Basic Span Calibration Procedure 45 Span All Calibration
3. mann 59 APPENDIX A SISI inna ah ah kn nahan 61 Specifications ooooWo WooWooo Woman 61 APPENDIX Be na aa eet 63 Sensor Status Information oooocoW Woo 63 ou ma aes AA KAA 63 APPENDIX C u cil etd 67 Sensor 67 obtain Application Notes for this instrument contact TSI at U S 800 926 8378 651 490 2760 Fax 651 490 2704 International 001 651 490 2760 Fax 001 651 490 2704 Application Notes can also be found under TSI s web site http www tsi com Click on Health and Safety Instruments then Applications hit Awww vi Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor SAFETY INFORMATION The following message types will be used throughout this manual to draw your attention to special information that is critical to the safe and correct operation of the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor These messages appear in bold and should be read carefully WARNING Notifies you of potentially dangerous situations or conditions that could result in personal injury or death Caution Notifies you of potential damage to equipment Note Notifies you of additional or important information WARNING This instrument has been designed to respond to oxygen toxic and combustible gases and provide advanced warning of potentially dangerous or life threatening conditions In order for this instrument to work prop
4. 0 200 ppm SO sulfur dioxide 0 50 ppm NO nitric oxide 0 300 ppm NO nitrogen dioxide 0 20 ppm Instrument Temperature Range Operating range 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Storage range 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Instrument Humidity Range Continuous 15 to 90 rh Intermittent 5 to 99 rh non condensing Data Logging Logging interval fixed at 1 minute Memory capacity 40 hours Maximum tests 35 Batteries 6 AA size alkaline CR121 or NIMH pack Approximate battery life 20 hours with alkaline without pump 12 hours with NiMH Physical External dimensions 5 75 x 3 x 2 in 146 x 76 x 51 mm Weight Ban 22 4 oz 0 64 kg without batteries LU tetas 28 8 oz 0 82 kg with batteries Display 4 16 alphanumeric LCD Case material stainless steel Factory calibration Annually User calibration As needed 61 62 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Appendix B Sensor Status Information This appendix contains detailed information on sensor alarms and status indicators Message Meaning What Should Do OK The sensor is operating You must still fo
5. 1 Calibration Adapter 801512 4 4 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Unpacking the Model 8571 03 Continuous Sample Pump Compare all the components you received with those listed in Figure 1 4 Figure 1 4 Model 8571 03 Continuous Sample Pump Quantity Item Description Part Model Ref 1 Continuous sample pump with 801552 1 boot 1 Sample probe 801515 2 1 Sample probe spare parts kit 801513 3 3 particle filter disks 3 hydrophobic filter membranes 2 O rings 1 5 ft sample tubing 801581 4 Figure 1 5 Other Accessories Item Description Part Model Remote alarm 8571 04 Belt Holster 8571 05 Carrying case 8571 06 Hydrogen sulfide calibration kit 25 801567 Carbon monoxide calibration Kit 50 ppm 801568 Nitrogen dioxide calibration Kit 10 ppm 801569 Nitric oxide calibration kit 25 ppm 801570 Sulfur dioxide calibration kit 10 ppm 801571 Combustible gas calibration kit 50 LEL 801587 Multi gas calibration kit 801572 50 LEL CHa 25 ppm H2S 50 ppm 12960 All calibration kits include carrying case regulator tubing and one cylinder of calibration gas Chapter 1 Unpacking the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Figure 1 6 Spare Parts for the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Item Description Part Model Hydrogen sulfide calibration gas 25 ppm 80
6. zero air is used for the zero calibration it must be turned on prior to pressing ENTER Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Basic Span Calibration Procedure All span calibrations consist of several basic steps summarized in the following flowchart Attach Stabilization calibration period adapter to 60 seconds instrument Averaging period Select span type 15 seconds press ENTER Turn off gas Turn on calibration remove adapter gas Span Complete Span All Calibration SPAN ALL calibration is the most common method of calibrating spanning the sensors SPAN ALL is performed using a cylinder of calibration gas that contains all four types of gases in a multi component mixture The SPAN ALL procedure should only be used when the instrument is configured with EX O2 CO and H2S sensors To perform a SPAN ALL do the following 1 Attach a cylinder of multi gas mixture to the instrument using the calibration adapter leave gas OFF Note You must use a multi gas mixture that conforms to TSI requirements The span gas values are not user adjustable See Figure 1 6 Spare Parts for more information Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 45 46 Select SPAN ALL from the CALIBRATION menu and press ENTER The following screen is displayed SPAN CALIBRATION EX 0 02 29 9 CO H2S START GAS 60 Note The
7. Note If the password is entered incorrectly an error message will be displayed You will have two more chances to enter the correct password After three incorrect attempts the instrument will bypass the Advanced Setup menu and begin the startup sequence To change the user password or enable disable the password option in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information 41 Once a valid password has been entered the Advanced Setup menu is displayed as shown below ADVANCED SETUP gt CALIBRATION ALARM LEVELS ALARM LATCH DISPLAY MODE BACKLIGHT CAL REMINDER CHIRP CHNGE PASSWORD PASSWORD ENABL TIME DATE EXIT Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the setting you want to change and press the ENTER key Calibrating the Instrument General Information To calibrate the instrument select the CALIBRATION option from the setup menu The following menu is displayed CALIBRATION ZERO CALIB SPAN ALL EX SPAN O2 SPAN TOX1 SPAN TOX2 SPAN EXIT Use the UP and DOWN arrow key to select which type of calibration to perform Press ENTER to begin the calibration Note The names TOX1 and TOX2 in the above menu will be replaced with the actual names of the sensors when the specific SPAN menu is entered For example if the TOX
8. Alarm Type Message Alarm Calibration required CAL Slow pulse Sensor fault FLT Slow pulse Span fault SPN Slow pulse Zero fault ZER Slow pulse EX shut down OFF Steady EX low alarm ALM Slow pulse EX high alarm ALM Steady low alarm ALM Steady high alarm ALM Steady Toxic TWA alarm ALM Steady Toxic STEL alarm ALM Steady Toxic peak alarm ALM Steady T Slow pulse alarms sound once every 10 seconds Alarm Modes There are two types of alarm modes a non latching mode and a latching mode Non latching Mode In the non latching mode the audible and visual alarms are active and the ALM message appears on the display whenever the concentration exceeds the defined alarm level and stops when the concentration comes back into the normal range The audible and visible alarms may be momentarily silenced by pressing the RESET button the ALM message remains on the display If the alarm condition continues to occur 1 minute after the RESET the audible and visual alarms are reactivated The ALM message on the display automatically resets after the concentration comes back into the normal range Chapter 2 Instrument Operation 17 Latching Mode In the latching mode the audible and visual alarms behave in the same manner as the non latching mode that is they may be RESET and will reactivate in the presence of the gas The difference comes in the ALM message In the latching mode the ALM message remains on the
9. RESH AIR ZERO X 02 29 9 H2S EROING 15 NQH The display will count down from 15 and will then zero the instrument Note If a cylinder of zero air is used for the fresh air zero it must be turned on prior to pressing ENTER Chapter 4 Calibration and Maintenance 31 32 Error Detection during Fresh Air Zero If toxic or combustible gases are present even in small quantities during a fresh air zero the instrument will detect their presence and will return an error message on the VALUES page see example below EX OK 02 20 9 OK CO ZER H2S OK In this example CO was present in sufficient guantity to prevent a reliable fresh air zero This safety function of the instrument prevents you from inadvertently zeroing the instrument in contaminated air The error flag on the sensor warns you that the sensor s were not properly zeroed This error must be corrected before the instrument is put into service Note When the sensor s display the ZER error the instrument will retain the previous values for zero The sensors will continue to function and the alarms will activate if gases are detected However without a reliable zero there is no guarantee of their accuracy If you are certain the atmosphere does not contain any pollutant gases you must perform a Zero Calibration which resets the instrument zero values See Chapter 5 Advan
10. and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Instrument Alarms The PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor produces an alarm under two main conditions system faults and general alarms System Faults A system fault occurs when the instrument is not operating correctly System faults require attention and corrective action before the instrument can be put back into service When a system fault occurs one of the following messages will be displayed SYSTEM FAULT Indicates the flow through the continuous sample pump has PUMP STOPPED stopped Pressing the RESET key PRESS RESET twice starts the pump up again SYSTEM FAULT Indicates the battery voltage is too low The battery pack must be LOW BATTERY replaced PLEASE REPLACE SYSTEM FAULT Indicates the backup battery used to power the memory and sensors is BACKUP BATTERY low and needs to be replaced IS LOW REPLACE General Alarms A general alarm occurs when a gas concentration exceeds the defined alarm level or there is a problem with one of the sensors Figure 2 5 describes the different types of general alarms along with the message that is displayed on the VALUES page and the type of audible visual alarm given 16 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Figure 2 5 General Alarms Audible Visual
11. squeeze bulb has two check valves which only allows air to flow in one direction The manual sample pump must be used with the calibration adapter Attaching the Manual Sample Pump To attach the manual sample pump to the instrument first attach the calibration adapter to the instrument by positioning the calibration adapter over the sensor diffusion area and locking it in place with the captive screw Then attach the shorter end of the sample tubing to the calibration adapter refer to Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Manual Sample Pump 21 Testing the Manual Sample Pump WARNING Inaccurate readings may result if the manual sample pump is not installed correctly To ensure everything is working properly the manual sample pump must be tested every time it is used To test the manual sample pump refer to Figure 3 2 and follow the procedure below 1 2 3 4 22 Compress and hold the squeeze bulb Plug the inlet of the sample tubing with your finger Release the squeeze bulb Watch the squeeze bulb It should remain collapsed as long as the inlet is blocked off If the squeeze bulb fills with air when the inlet is blocked off check the setup and make sure all tubing is free of any defects and attached securely Figure 3 2 Testing Manual Sample Pump Caution The most likely cause of a manual sample pump failure is connecting the pump in the wrong direction Make sure the directional arrow on the pump body
12. the instrument is turned on The instrument can store up to 20 unique User IDs During the start up sequence the current User ID displays for 2 seconds as shown below USER ID USER 01 PRESS ENTER TO CHANGE USER To select a different User ID press the ENTER key and use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to choose from any of the 20 available User IDs Press the ENTER key again to accept the new User ID The available list of User IDs is changed using TRAKPRO software To edit the list of User IDs in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Users Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Note If the CONTINUE SHIFT option has been selected the USER ID and LOCATION ID screens will not display The selections made for the previous logging interval will be carried over for this continued logging interval Selecting the Location ID The Location ID is a 16 character string that is used to identify a specific location each time the instrument is turned on The instrument can store up to 20 unique Location IDs During the start up sequence the current Location ID is displayed for 2 seconds as shown below LOCATION ID LOCATION 01 PRESS ENTER TO CHANGE LOCATION To select a different Location ID press the ENTER key and use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to choose from any of the 20 available Location ID
13. CAL Note The error message CAL means that the user defined calibration interval has expired lt does not necessarily mean that the sensor is out of calibration The instrument continues to alarm even with a CAL error The alarm message will continue to correctly display To clear the CAL message you must go to the Advanced Setup menu and calibrate the required sensors To change the calibration reminder interval select the CAL REMINDER option from the Advanced Setup menu The following screen is displayed CAL REMINDER USE AV TO CHANGE 30 DAYS Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the number of days and press the ENTER key to accept the displayed interval The calibration interval can be 0 180 days The default is 30 days A value of zero disables the calibration reminder To edit the calibration reminder interval in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 55 Setting the Confidence Chirp Interval The confidence chirp consists of a short activation of both the audible and visual alarms This alarm chirp repeats at the defined interval The confidence chirp lets you know the instrument is operating normally To change the confidence chirp interval select the CHIRP option from the setup menu The following screen is displ
14. Calibration and Maintenance 39 Figure 4 11 Lithium Battery Caution Whenever the lithium battery is replaced the instrument must be allowed to stabilize for at least one hour before use Re zero instrument and re calibrate the sensors 40 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Chapter 5 Advanced Setup There are many features of the instrument that can be modified to fit the specific needs of each user These features can be modified through the Advanced Setup menu or through TRAKPRO Software This section describes how to modify the instrument settings either directly from the instrument or through TRAKPRO Software Accessing the Advanced Setup Menu Access the Advanced Setup menu by holding down the PAGE key while turning on the instrument If the password function is enabled the following screen is displayed ENTER PASSWORD USE TO CHANGE Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the alphabet using the ENTER key to select each of the three password characters in turn The instrument is shipped from the factory with the password set to PRO This default password will always work even if a different user password is entered Note If desired the password function may be disabled In this case the Advanced Setup menu is entered directly without need of a password Refer to later sections of this appendix for more information on enabling disabling the password function
15. Instrument To calibrate the instrument access the Advanced Setup menu select the CALIBRATION option and press ENTER The following screen is displayed CALIBRATION ZERO CALIB SPAN ALL EX SPAN 02 SPAN TOX1 SPAN TOX2 SPAN EXIT Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the type of calibration to perform and press the ENTER key SPAN ALL will perform a span calibration on all sensors that are installed in the instrument The other menu options allow the calibration of individual sensors Please refer to Chapter 5 Advanced Setup for complete information on calibration Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Replacing Sensors The instrument must be calibrated whenever a sensor is replaced However the instrument should not be calibrated for at least one hour This allows sufficient time for the sensors to stabilize and results in a more accurate calibration All of the sensors in the instrument are field replaceable Replacement intervals depend on the type of sensor and the conditions to which each sensor was exposed There are dedicated slots for the combustible and oxygen sensors and two inter changeable slots for the toxic sensors Use the following procedure when replacing sensors 1 Remove the battery pack from the instrument 2 Locate the four screws on the bottom of the instrument and remove them with a Phillips screwdriver as shown in Figure 4 5 3 Turn the ins
16. PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION DISMANTLING REASSEMBLY OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES NO ACTION REGARDLESS OF FORM MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE SELLER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED The purchaser and all users are deemed to have accepted the terms of this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended or modified nor may any of its terms be waived except by a writing signed by an authorized representative of Seller Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call TSI s Customer Service department at 800 926 8378 USA or 001 651 490 2760 International CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION oooooor o Woo Woman vii baba ben aa aa an an an 1 Unpacking the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor 1 Unpacking the Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor 1 Unpacking the Model 8571 01 Smart Charging Docking Station 3 Unpacking th
17. is pointing in the direction of the instrument Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Continuous Sample Pump This section describes the parts of the continuous sample pump installing the instrument into the continuous sample pump and using the continuous sample pump Parts Identification for the Continuous Sample Pump Figure 3 3 identifies the parts of the Model 8571 03 Continuous Sample Pump Please become familiar with these components before proceeding Figure 3 3 Continuous Sample Pump 1 Gas inlet fitting 3 Docking connector 2 Captive screw 4 Remote connector cutout Installing Instrument into Continuous Sample Pump To install the instrument into the continuous sample pump follow these steps 1 Push the instrument into the pump boot as shown in Figure 3 4 Make sure the docking connector on the instrument lines up with the connector on the pump 2 Insert the wrist strap through the opening in the boot 3 Finally push the right side of the instrument into the boot and pull the boot over the top edge Chapter 3 Accessory Operation 23 Figure 3 4 Installing Instrument into Continuous Sample Pump Using the Continuous Sample Pump The continuous sample pump has a built in pump that draws approximately 1 LPM of air into the instrument The pump draws power directly from the instrument TSI recommends using the continuous sample pump with the provided sample probe The sample probe has built in part
18. needed Upgrade EPROM firmware to most current version Reassemble and install new alkaline batteries Perform functional check Recalibrate with NIST traceable gases Replace calibration label Repackage in original carrying case with accessories if applicable Replace Upgrade all manuals and software Oooooooo 29 If the instrument is not operating correctly and is in need of repair the instrument should be returned to TSI for the Clean Repair and Calibrate service When this repair is included use service numbers 85703 or 85704 Calibration and Maintenance Schedule Other than normal calibrations the Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor requires very little maintenance Figure 4 1 lists the factory recommended calibration and maintenance schedule Figure 4 1 Recommended Calibration amp Maintenance Schedule Item Frequency Zeroing the instrument fresh air Prior to each use zero Calibrating the instrument and or Prior to each use checking the instrument response Replacing sensors As needed Replacing probe filters As needed depends on usage Replacing lithium backup battery As needed 22 3 years Instrument Calibration This section gives instructions on zeroing the instrument doing a quick check of the sensor response and calibrating the PROTECTAIR WARNING In order to ensure the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor is providing the highest degree of safety TSI recommends fr
19. the span 1 failed to turn on the making sure the span gas was calibration gas turned on at the correct time 2 turned it on too late 3 used the wrong type of calibration gas If the instrument was If the calibration gas is out of carefully spanned no errors date it may need to be in method it is possible replaced The reactive toxic that the span gas is out of gases often have a very short date the actual shelf life Contact TSI concentration has Customer Service for more diminished below the information specified value If the cal gas is known to be If other methods fail the fresh itis likely that the sensor may need replacement sensor needs replacement Please contact TSI Customer Service CAL The Calibration Reminder Calibrate span the sensor s time interval has elapsed For example if the interval is set to 30 days this means that the sensor was last calibrated more than 30 days ago to clear the error message Although the instrument will continue to function with a CAL error you should span the sensors as soon as possible 64 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Message Meaning What Should Do FLT The sensor has been The indicated sensor is missing removed from it s socket or or has stopped functioning is not in place Remove the instrument from service immediately This error message is an 1 Open the top cover and indication of the loss
20. 1 slot contains a CO sensor it will be properly identified when the TOX1 SPAN menu begins If you mistakenly select the wrong sensor to span the span process may be discontinued by pressing the RESET key 42 For all of the span calibration procedures you must have a tank of the correct span gas attached to the instrument with the gas turned off before entering the CALIBRATION SPAN menu Once the menu is entered the process begins automatically See Chapter 4 Attaching the Calibration Gas Adapter and Cylinder for specific information on this procedure If the calibration gas is not attached before beginning the span procedure you may guit the process by pressing the RESET key The following screen is displayed SPAN CALIBRATION DISCONTINUED VALUES UNCHANGED Zero Calibration Why do I Have to be so Careful With Zero Calibration The fresh air zero procedure only allows the sensor s zero to be reset a small amount at a time This is an important safety aspect of this procedure However the Zero Calibration procedure has more power to reset the sensor s zero point This also means the Zero Calibration procedure contains fewer safety checks than the fresh air zero It is imperative you verify that there are no toxic or combustible gases present during a Zero Calibration Please note the following WARNING WARNING Perform a zero calibration only in areas that are known to
21. 1301 Carbon monoxide calibration gas 50 ppm 801584 Nitrogen dioxide calibration gas 10 ppm 801303 Nitric oxide calibration gas 25 ppm 801304 Sulfur dioxide calibration gas 10 ppm 801302 Methane calibration gas 50 LEL 801300 4 gas mixture calibration gas 801305 50 LEL 25 ppm H2S 50 ppm CO 12 O gt Zero air calibration gas air 800697 0 75 LPM gas regulator 801306 Combustible gas sensor 2917016 Oxygen sensor 801573 Carbon monoxide sensor 801369 Hydrogen sulfide sensor 801370 Sulfur dioxide sensor 801371 Nitric oxide sensor 801372 Nitrogen dioxide sensor 801373 3V lithium battery 801596 5 sample tubing 801581 25 sample tubing 801582 100 sample tubing 801583 6 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Chapter 2 Instrument Operation This section contains operating instructions for the Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Operating instructions for the instrument accessories are found in Chapter 3 Parts Identification for the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Figures 2 1A 2 1B and 2 1C identify the parts of the Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Please become familiar with these components before proceeding Figure 2 1A Top of Instrument Power ENTER key Page DOWN key LCD display Sensor diffusion area Sealing gasket Docking connector Visual alarm Audible alarm Reset UP key Akos 11 10 12 13 Figure 2 1B Bottom of Instrument 10 Remote al
22. 16 Figure 2 5 General AlarMS ooooooW Woo 17 Alarm Mode Simak ma aka akan ana 17 Non latching Mode 17 a e eie HER o aussi 18 DatarLO9gINg L ayu u a she disk Bee chet eh Kania ei del hence 18 CHAPTER Jeena 21 Accessory OperatiOn ooooo oW Woo oom 21 Manual Sample PUMP oooooooWoro W Wo WWoWoWoWoW Waka 21 Attaching the Manual Sample 21 Testing the Manual Sample Pump 22 Continuous Sample PUMp oooooWW Woo 23 Parts Identification for the Continuous Sample Pump 23 Installing Instrument into Continuous Sample Pump 23 Using the Continuous Sample 24 Smart Charging Docking Station 24 Parts Identification for the Smart Charging Docking Station 25 Recharging the Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Batteries 25 Figure 3 8 LED States 26 Downloading Data to a 26 Remote Alarm Woo Woo 27 Attaching the Remote 27 Using the Remote AlarmM ooooooWoWoW Woo 28 CHAPTER PPA AA PPPA PPA AA PPA PPA PAMA PA 29 Calibration and Maintenance
23. 4 Calibration and Maintenance The Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi gas monitor is designed for easy maintenance and calibration in the field Some users will establish service criteria in accordance with their internal confined space or other requirements The PROTECTAIR does not require factory servicing by TSI unless the instrument fails to function and is not repairable with the parts available through your local representative Factory Servicing For optimal performance some users choose to return the PROTECTAIR to TSI for annual servicing TSI s annual servicing assures the highest performance and reliability of the instrument but is not a substitute for routine calibration and maintenance by the user For instruments currently operating factory service consists of cleaning and calibrating The following work will be performed when you order service numbers 85701 or 85702 Q Inspect the instrument for physical damage extensive damage may result in irreparable instrument Q Operate instrument to generate as found data to be returned to customer Disassemble and clean interior and exterior Q Clean and check function of standard components returned with the instrument repair or replace as needed Q Remove clean repair or replace components as needed including but not limited to PC boards LCD display Membrane switch Lithium battery other mechanical components Replace gas sensors at additional charge if
24. 9 WARNING Use only 6 AA alkaline batteries type CR121 or TSI NiMH pack P N 801162 Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Note When using the alkaline pack make sure the batteries are installed in the pack according to the polarity markings on the outside of the pack Attaching the Rubber Boot The instrument can be used with or without the rubber boot The rubber boot comes with a captive style belt clip To attach the rubber boot to the instrument do the following 1 Insert the wrist strap through the opening on the left side and push the instrument into the boot as shown in Figure 2 3 2 Push the right side of the instrument into the boot and pull the boot over the top edge of the instrument Figure 2 3 Attaching the Rubber Boot Turning the Instrument On Turn the instrument on by pressing the POWER enter key and holding it down for 3 seconds The instrument will display the following message POWER DELAY HOLD KEYPAD 3 After 3 seconds the audible and visual alarms will sound Release the POWER key The instrument will go through a start up sequence and then into normal operation 10 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Turning the Instrument Off The instrument can be turned off at any time following the start up by pressing the POWER key and holding it down for at least 3 seconds The instrument will display the following message POWER DELAY
25. HOLD KEYPAD 3 After 3 seconds the audible and visual alarms sound Release the POWER key and the instrument will turn off Selecting Battery Type After turning on the instrument you must select the type of battery currently installed in the PROTECTAIR Simply select the left key ENTER if using alkaline batteries or the right key RESET if using nickel metal hydride The instrument will display the following message PRESS KEY BELOW BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE NiMH Continuing Shift Averages Each time the instrument is turned on the TWA STEL and peak values are reset If desired these values can be carried over from the previous logging interval using the Continue Shift function Note This function is useful when you want to shut off the instrument for a period of time for example a lunch break but then desire to continue the previously recorded values for peak STEL and TWA During the start up sequence the following message is displayed for 4 seconds to allow the instrument to continue with the last TWA STEL and peak values These values are described later in this chapter PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE SHIFT Chapter 2 Instrument Operation 11 When ENTER is pressed the instrument returns the message SHIFT CONTINUED Selecting the User ID The User ID is a 16 character string that is used to identify you each time
26. Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Operation and Service Manual October 1999 P N 1980331 Rev A TSI TSI Incorporated Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Operation and Service Manual SHIP TO TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 3996 USA U S Sales and Customer Service 800 926 8378 651 490 2760 Fax 651 490 2704 October 1999 P N 1980331 Rev A MAIL TO TSI Incorporated P O Box 64394 St Paul MN 55164 0394 USA E mail address health safety tsi com Website http Awww tsi com INTERNATIONAL Sales and Customer Service 001 651 490 2760 Fax 001 651 490 2704 Copyright TSI Incorporated August 1998 1999 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated P O Box 64394 St Paul MN 55164 USA Fax No 651 490 2704 Limitation of Warranty and Liability Seller warrants that this product under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of twenty four 24 months or the length of time specified in operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions a Batteries hot wire or hot film sensors and certain other components when indicated in specifications are warranted for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment to the customer b Seller do
27. TAIR PUMP MODEL 8571 03 MODEL 8751 04 SEE PROTECTAIR REMOTE ORERATORS MANUAL ALARM MODEL 8571 04 TS INCORPOPATED PROTE CTAIR MODEL 8570 INTRINSICALLY SAFE CLASS DIVISION GROUP A B C D TEMP CODE WITH TSI PACK PN 801162 OR TEMP CODE T4 WITH 6 SIZE AA ALKALINE 1 5V BATTERIES WARNING NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES CONTAINING AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN 21 CAUTION REPLACE RECHARGE BATTERIES IN AN AREA KNOWN NON HAZARDOUS WARNING SUBSTITUTION OF COMP ONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY viii Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Chapter 1 Unpacking the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Carefully unpack the Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor and any optional accessories from their shipping containers Use the tables and illustrations below to make certain that there are no missing components Contact TSI immediately if anything is missing or damaged Unpacking the Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Compare all the components you received with those listed in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Guantity Item Description Part Model Ref 1 Model 8570 Multi Gas Monitor 8570 1 1 Protective Rubber Boot 801511 2 1 Alkaline Battery Pack 801553 3 6 AA Alkaline Batteries not shown 1208013 1 Calibration Adapter 801512 4 1 Data Dock 801602 5 1 Computer cable 9 pin to RJ 45 800563 6 1 TRAKPRO Data A
28. TAIR to a personal computer and download the data files using TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software 18 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor To download a data file using TRAKPRO software do the following 1 Connect the supplied serial cable from the Data Dock to a serial port on the computer Make sure the instrument is turned on Place the instrument into the Data Dock or the Smart Charging Docking station Start TRAKPRO software and select the PROTECTAIR under Options Software Configure Select File Receive or the Receive Data icon on the menu bar This opens a self prompting dialog box for downloading data files Follow the onscreen instructions or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Note When the data logging memory becomes full the instrument automatically deletes the oldest test to free up necessary memory If this data has not been downloaded to a computer it will be lost Chapter 2 Instrument Operation 19 20 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Chapter 3 Accessory Operation This chapter contains operating information on the Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor accessories Operating instructions for the instrument are found in Chapter 2 Manual Sample Pump The manual sample pump consists of a hand aspirated squeeze bulb and two sections of tubing The shorter section of tubing is attached to the instrument and the longer section is used to draw a sample of air The
29. ackup for the memory It also supplies power to the electrochemical sensors This battery needs replacement approximately every three years The instrument displays the following message when the lithium battery needs replacement SYSTEM FAULT BACKUP BATTERY IS LOW REPLACE Cautions Before Replacing Lithium Battery The lithium battery provides battery backup for the custom instrument settings When the battery is replaced these settings will be lost This includes the following a Oooocvocvceo D D 38 Custom user password default password is retained Custom alarm settings Custom user IDs and Locations Date and time information Alarm latching mode will be reset to factory default latched Password enable will be reset to factory default disabled Display mode will be reset to factory default display all Calibration due backlight delay and confidence chirp intervals will be reset to the factory default All logged data inside the memory will also be lost All stored information will be lost including calibration data Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor If you do not want to lose these values the instrument may be returned to the factory or an authorized service center They will be able to replace the lithium backup battery without loss of custom settings You should download any logged data using TRAKPRO software to prevent the loss of this data Replacing th
30. arm 12 Battery door connector 13 Wrist strap 11 Quick Start label ENTER PAGE DOWN RESET UP Figure 2 1C Instrument Keys Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Quick Start Label The PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor contains a Quick Start reminder label on the back of the instrument This label reminds you how to perform routine operations See the sample below Press hold Follow prompt on display Operation Procedure Continue Shift Press when prompted during instrument startup Battery Life Displayed during startup Replace if less than 10 instrument Status Press key to scroll status screens Advanced Setup Press and hold keys during turn on Scroll Mode selections with w arrow keys Follow prompts on display Turn Off Press and hold Follow prompt on display Installing the Battery Pack WARNING In order to prevent the risk of an explosion replace or recharge batteries in an area known to be non hazardous The instrument is powered with either an alkaline battery pack or a rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH pack To install the pack open the battery access door by loosening the captive screw Then insert the battery pack as shown in Figure 2 2 with the battery contacts facing inward Close the battery door and retighten the captive screw fully Figure 2 2 Installing NiMH left and Alkaline Battery Packs Chapter 2 Instrument Operation
31. as menu item and press ENTER Turn on the calibration gas The instrument cycles through the stabilization period followed by the averaging period Note The stabilization period is set to 60 seconds for all sensors with the exception of SO2 which is set for 90 seconds Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 47 5 At the end of the averaging period the span calibration is complete Remove the cal gas The same error messages are generated for the single gas span as the SPAN ALL Please refer to the previous SPAN ALL section in this chapter for more information Note You must use single span gases that conform to TSI requirements The span gas values are NOT user adjustable See Figure 1 6 Spare Parts for more information Note The oxygen sensor is spanned at 12 Os The ambient concentration of 20 996 is set during the zero procedure Alarm Levels Factory Alarm Levels The instrument is shipped from the factory with a set of default alarm levels These alarm levels comply with regulatory and or advisory standards where they exist for example OSHA ACGIH etc In the absence of clearly defined levels the alarm levels are set in accordance with conservative industry practice You are allowed to make changes to the alarm level setting However any changes must be done only by authorized personnel with full knowledge of and compliance to all applicable regulations and standards You are allowed to adjust the alarm leve
32. ayed CHIRP INTERVAL USE AV TO CHANGE 30 MINUTES Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available options and press the ENTER key to accept the displayed interval The available options are None 1 minute 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes and 1 hour The default interval is None To edit the confidence chirp interval in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Changing the Password To change the password select the CHNGE PASSWORD option from the Advanced Setup menu The following screen is displayed CHANGE PASSWORD USE Av TO CHANGE PRO Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the three characters of the password Press the ENTER key to accept the character and move the cursor to the next position Note The default password PRO is displayed during the initial setup Entering a new user password will not delete this default password It will simply add an additional unique password Note You must enter three characters Blanks count as characters 56 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor To change the password in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Enabling Disabling the Password To enable or disable the pass
33. battery in the instrument to be charged Chapter 3 Accessory Operation 25 26 Figure 3 7 Operating the Docking Station If both the instrument and spare battery are placed in the docking station the docking station charges the battery that was installed first and then automatically charges the other battery There are two status LEDs one for the instrument and one for the spare battery Figure 3 8 describes the meaning of the different LED states Figure 3 8 LED States LED Status Steady green Battery is fully charged Steady red Battery is charging Pulsing red Waiting for other battery to be charged first It takes approximately 1 to 1 hours to charge a NiMH battery pack Note The docking station will not charge batteries in the alkaline pack even if a rechargeable type battery is used Alkaline batteries installed in the instrument are also not charged Downloading Data to a Computer The docking station can also be used to download data from the instrument to a computer using the TRAKPRO software Refer to Figure 3 9 for the proper location for the computer cable Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Computer Cable AC Adapter Figure 3 9 Cable Connections To download a data file using TRAKPRO software do the following 1 Connect the supplied serial cable from the Data Dock to a serial port on the computer 2 Make sure the instrument is turned on 3 Place the inst
34. be completely free from toxic or combustible gases and that have a normal concentration of oxygen Small concentrations of toxic or combustible gases could prevent an accurate zero If the quality of the air is unknown TSI recommends using a cylinder of instrument grade zero air When to Use Zero Calibration Zero calibration should ONLY be done when the fresh air zero does not work If a fresh air zero causes a ZER error message on any sensor it means one of two things 1 Either there are pollutant gases present that are preventing the fresh air zero 2 Or the sensor zero point has drifted too far and must be reset Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 43 44 If a ZER error occurs on any sensor you must clear the error before using the instrument If a second attempt at performing a fresh air zero still results in a zero you must perform a Zero Calibration How to Perform a Zero Calibration To perform a zero calibration do the following 1 Make sure the instrument is located in an area completely free from toxic or combustible gases and with a normal concentration of oxygen 2 Select the ZERO CALIB option on the CALIBRATION menu and press ENTER The following screen is displayed ERO CALIBRATION X 0 02 29 9 H2S EROING 15 NAH N 3 The display will count down from 15 and will then zero the instrument The display will return to the CALIBRATION menu Note Ifa cylinder of
35. ced Setup for complete details Attaching the Calibration Gas Adapter and Cylinder The instrument is supplied with a special calibration adapter This adapter is used when supplying calibration and or zero gas to the instrument Attach the calibration gas adapter and cylinder as follows 1 Attach the calibration adapter to the instrument as shown in Figure 4 2 making sure that the captive screw on the calibration adapter is hand tight 2 Connect the gas delivery tube from the calibration cylinder to the inlet of the calibration adapter as shown in Figure 4 3 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Figure 4 3 Attaching the Calibration Gas Chapter 4 Calibration and Maintenance 33 34 Checking Instrument Response WARNING Accuracy of the instrument must be checked with a known concentration calibration gas prior to each use The instrument response should be checked daily or before each use To check the instrument response do the following 1 Attach the calibration adapter and a tank of calibration gas to the instrument 2 Turn on the calibration gas Wait approximately 60 seconds and verify that the instrument is reading within 5 of the known value For example the CO sensor is normally checked with 50 ppm span gas After stabilizing the instrument should read between 47 and 53 ppm 3 If the instrument response is outside this range it must be zeroed and spanned before using Calibrating the
36. display until the instrument is turned off Note The alarm for the combustible gas measurement is always latching Caution If the instrument measures a combustible gas concentration over 100 LEL the instrument will shut down the combustible gas sensor to prevent permanent damage to the sensor The only way to clear this alarm is to turn the instrument off and restart it in an area known to be non hazardous The combustible gas sensor should be calibrated before further use The instrument alarm levels and alarm mode are changed through the Advanced Setup see Chapter 5 or with the TRAKPRO software To edit the alarm mode latching or non latching in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other To edit the alarm levels select Instrument Setup Alarms Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Data Logging Every Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor has built in data logging capabilities Every time the instrument is turned on it automatically starts a new test and logs data in one minute intervals Data is logged for each sensor that is installed in the instrument along with the date and time each test started The instrument is capable of storing approximately 40 hours of data and can store up to 35 different tests TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software and a Data Dock are supplied with each PROTECTAIR instrument The Data Dock allows you to connect the PROTEC
37. e Lithium Battery Remove the battery pack from the instrument 2 Locate the four screws on the bottom of the instrument and remove them with a Phillips screwdriver as shown in Figure 4 10 3 Turn the instrument over and gently lift the front cover off and set it down next to the instrument as shown in Figure 4 10 Once the front cover has been removed the electronics inside the instrument are exposed Avoid touching the electronic components to reduce the risk of damage 4 Locate the lithium battery and remove the locking clip as shown in Figure 4 11 To remove the sides of the locking clip first gently pry out on the clips this disengages the locking tab then lift up 5 Remove the old lithium battery and replace it with a new one making sure to follow the polarity markings in the battery holder 6 Attach the locking clip by gently pressing the clip in place on both ends of the battery holder 7 Place the front cover directly over the instrument and slowly lower it into position Align the four standoffs on the front cover with the holes in the PC board and make sure the front cover is positioned correctly inside the sealing H gasket Note Take care to make sure the H gasket is properly aligned before tightening the screws Misalignment of this gasket may affect the water resistance or EMI immunity of the instrument 8 Turn the instrument over and install the four screws to hold the case together Chapter 4
38. e Model 8571 02 Manual Sample Pump 4 Unpacking the Model 8571 03 Continuous Sample Pump 5 vce aa 7 Instrument Operation Wana 7 Parts Identification for the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor 7 Quick Start Label innana 9 Installing the Battery 9 Attaching the Rubber Boot oooooooW Woo 10 Turning the Instrument 10 Turning the Instrument Off ooooooooWoWoW Woo WWW 11 Selecting Battery Type 11 Continuing Shift Averages ooooooococoWoWoW Woo 11 Selecting the User ID oooooooWoWo Wo Woo 12 Selecting the Location ID ooooWoW Woo 12 Accessing Available Display 13 VALUES Pages sassa aat daa aa tench 13 Figure 2 4 Status 13 ZERO Page Sanu na a aa aa Nae aa 14 UNI Page sae ana nas 14 PEAK Page a a ANA au hdd teed 14 SEL Page uawan au 15 TWA Page m u s ibd Nenen 15 STATUS Page Cu uay ana ana ee 15 Turning the Backlight ON ooooo oW Woo 15 Instrument Alat MS Woo Wan 16 System Eaults bea aan ae Rentak 16 General Alartis aah naa aa dall dente
39. erly and provide the maximum level of safety it is essential to read understand and follow all instructions in this manual WARNING Both oxygen enriched and oxygen deficient atmospheres can affect the accuracy of the combustible gas sensor You must exercise extreme caution when operating in either environment Caution The response of the combustible gas sensor can be affected by silicone compound and leaded gasoline vapors Causing erroneously low readings If the instrument has been exposed to such vapors verify the instrument calibration before further use Note This instrument has been classified by the Underwriters Laboratory to be intrinsically safe in Class Division 1 Groups A B C and D with a temperature rating of T3 with NiMH battery pack 801162 and T4 with alkaline batteries vii The following information and or warning labels are located on the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor and on various instrument accessories TS INCORPORATED PROTECTAIR PUMP MODEL 8571 03 INTRINSICALLY SAFE USE ONLY WITH PROTECTAIR MODEL 8570 WARNING SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY cen TSI INCORPORATED PROTECTAIR DOCKING STATION P N 801551 CAUTION REPLACE CHARGE BATTERIES IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS TSI INCORPORATED PROTECTAIR NiMH BATTERY PACK PART NUMBER 801162 CAUTION REPLACE CHARGE BATTERIES IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS USE ONLY WITH PROTEC
40. es not provide any warranty on gas sensors that are exposed to known sensor poisons as listed in Product User Manual c With respect to any repair services rendered Seller warrants that the parts repaired or replaced will be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment to the customer d Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies e Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with any goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment by the Buyer All goods returned under warranty shall be at the Buyer s risk of loss Seller s factory prepaid and will be returned at Seller s risk of loss Buyer s factory prepaid The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the conditions and LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR PURCHASER AND THE LIMIT OF THE LIABILITY OF SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PRODUCT TO THE FACTORY OR DESIGNATED LOCATION AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
41. esh air zeroing the instrument and verifying the instrument response to the gases of interest prior to each use WARNING The combustible gas sensor must be calibrated using the gas of interest The combustible gas sensor in the instrument will not respond one to one for combustible gases different than the gas used to calibrate the instrument 30 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor WARNING When installing new sensors the instrument must be calibrated before use However the instrument should not be calibrated for at least one hour This allows sufficient time for the sensors to stabilize and will result in a more accurate calibration Note TSI recommends that the instrument be in a stable environment for at least one hour before performing a calibration This ensures the instrument is at the same temperature as the environment and will result in a more accurate calibration Note The flowrate of all calibration gas should be between 0 75 and 1 0 liters per minute Using flowrates outside this range could result in inaccurate calibrations Fresh Air Zero To fresh air zero the instrument turn the instrument on and wait for it to go through the start up sequence Then press the PAGE key once to access the fresh air zero page as shown below Z PRESS ENTER E TO FRESH AIR R ZERO INSTRUMENT Pressing the ENTER key will display the following screen
42. et whenever the lithium battery is replaced Access the advanced setup or use the TRAKPRO software to change your password or Use default password PRO Erratic readings Improper calibration Sensor getting old Recalibrate the sensor Replace the sensor 59 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Negative Improper zero Perform zero readings calibration calibration or fresh air Sensor was poisoned zero Recalibrate the sensor Replace the sensor if necessary System Fault Pump Stopped Sample tube is blocked Liquid in probe or sample tube Dirty filters Too much restriction in sample line Clear sample tube Drain liquid from probe or sample tube Replace particle and hydrophobic filters Use a shorter sample tube Maximum recommended length is 25 ft System Fault Low Battery Battery voltage of main batteries is low Install charged NiMH or fresh alkaline pack System Fault Backup Battery is Low Battery voltage of backup lithium battery is low Install new lithium backup battery 60 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Appendix A Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Measuring Range EX combustible gas 0 100 LEL 0 30 VOL CO carbon monoxide 0 400 ppm H2S hydrogen sulfide
43. for the first three minutes of instrument operation From 3 minutes until 15 minutes the instrument displays a predicted STEL value The averaging time may be changed through TRAKPRO software under Instrument Setup Alarms CO OK H2S OK E E H TWA Page The TWA page displays the Time Weighted Average for each toxic sensor that is installed The TWA is based on eight hours The TWA page also displays the elapsed time ET in 24 hour format since the unit was turned on In the example below the elapsed time is 1 hour 25 minutes T HE 013525 W A CO OK H2S 2 OK Note The elapsed time ET is also continued when using the CONTINUE SHIFT option The ET is the sum of the previous logging period plus the present period STATUS Page The STATUS page displays the date time in 24 hour format the battery charge remaining and memory space available 10 06 98 14 25 01 BATT CHARGE 758 MEMORY FREE 64 Turning the Backlight On The instrument has a display backlight that automatically turns on whenever any button is pressed or any alarm occurs By default the backlight automatically turns off after 30 seconds The amount of time the Chapter 2 Instrument Operation 15 backlight stays on can be changed through the Advanced Setup See Chapter 5 for more details To edit the backlight on time in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters
44. gases listed on this sample screen may vary from the actual instrument screen Promptly turn on the gas cylinder The regulator will provide a constant 0 75 Ipm of calibration gas regardless of the tank pressure The screen will display a 60 second stabilization period countdown After the stabilization time has elapsed the instrument begins an averaging period for 15 seconds At the conclusion of the averaging period span value the screen will instruct you to remove and turn off the gas The span calibration is now complete SPAN ALL Error Gas Not Turned On Discontinue Span The most common error you can make when performing the SPAN ALL calibration is not turning on the gas cylinder If you do not promptly turn on the gas cylinder at the beginning of the span calibration period the instrument will not have sufficient time to reach equilibrium The toxic gas sensors are slower to respond than the EX or O2 sensors and require a minute to reach the full span value To detect this error the instrument looks for a 50 span reading at the halfway point in the stabilization period If the sensors have not reached this point after 30 seconds the instrument displays the following two screens SPAN CALIBRATION SPAN GAS NOT DETECTED START GAS 2 9 SPAN CALIBRATION PRESS RESET KEY TO DISCONTINUE START GAS 27 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor You should discontinue this particular attempt to s
45. hosen display mode and return to the setup menu DISPLAY ALL will give access to the following pages during normal operation EX OK 02 28 9 OK VALUES Page CO OK H2S OK 52 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Z PRESS ENTER E TO FRESH AIR ZERO Page R ZERO O INSTRUMENT U EX SLEL 02 VOL UNITS Page I CO PPM T H2S PPM P _ E 02 2 9 21 1 PEAK Page A CO K H2S S n T STEL Page E CO OK L H2S OK T ET 2215 W TWA Page A CO OK H2S 2 OK 10 08 98 08 25 00 STATUS Page BATT CHARGE 75 MEMORY FREE 47 BASIC DISPLAY will only give access to the VALUES FRESH AIR ZERO and STATUS pages Setting the Backlight Delay The backlight delay determines how long the backlight stays on after a key is pressed or an alarm occurs After the delay the backlight automatically turns off Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 53 To change the backlight delay select the BACKLIGHT option from the Advanced Setup menu The following screen is displayed BACKLIGHT DELAY USE Av TO CHANGE 30 SECOND Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available options and press the ENTER key to accept the displayed value The available options are No Backlight 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes and 15 minutes The default value is 30 second
46. icle and hydrophobic filters that keep the pump clean and prevent liquid from drawing into the pump Figure 3 5 shows the continuous sample pump used with the sample probe Figure 3 5 Continuous Sample Pump With Sample Probe Note The instrument continuously monitors the pump turns the pump off and provides an alarm if the flow is blocked If this occurs clear the obstruction and press the RESET key TWICE to start the pump again Smart Charging Docking Station The docking station recharges the NiMH batteries and downloads data from the instrument to the computer for analysis with TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software 24 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Parts Identification for the Smart Charging Docking Station Figure 3 6 lists the parts of the Model 8571 01 Smart Charging Docking Station Please become familiar with these components before proceeding 1 Figure 3 6 Docking Station Instrument Slot Battery Slot Power Connector Data Port Power LED Instrument Status LED Battery Status LED Docking Connector Bom Co TM Recharging the Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Batteries WARNING To prevent the risk of an explosion replace charge batteries in an area known to be non hazardous The docking station is capable of recharging both the NiMH battery pack installed in the instrument as well as the spare NiMH battery pack see Figure 3 7 Note The instrument must be turned off for the
47. l within the full range of the instrument This is done to allow maximum flexibility for different applications Setting the alarm levels above the recommended factory levels or above regulatory levels however may expose you to risk of injury or death The following table lists the default setting for each type of sensor along with the factory recommended range and the allowable range 48 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Alarm Type Default Recommended Allowable 1 2 Setting Range Range O2 low alarm 19 596 20 9 19 5 0 30 O2 high alarm 23 20 9 23 5 0 30 Ex low alarm 10 LEL 0 50 0 100 Ex high alarm 20 LEL 0 50 0 100 CO peak alarm 35 ppm 0 200 ppm 0 400 ppm CO STEL alarm 35 ppm 0 100 ppm 0 400 ppm CO TWA 35ppm 0 35 ppm 0 400 ppm H2S peak alarm 10 ppm 0 10 ppm 0 200 ppm H2S STEL alarm 10 ppm 0 10 ppm 0 200 ppm H2S TWA 10 ppm 0 10 ppm 0 200 ppm SO2 peak alarm 2 0 ppm 0 5 0 ppm 0 50 ppm SO2 STEL alarm 2 0 ppm 0 5 0 ppm 0 50 ppm SO2 TWA 2 0 ppm 0 5 0 ppm 0 50 ppm NO peak alarm 25 ppm 0 25 ppm 0 300 ppm NO STEL alarm 25 ppm 0 25 ppm 0 300 ppm NO TWA 25 ppm 0 25 ppm 0 300 ppm NO2 peak alarm 1 0 ppm 0 1 0 ppm 0 20 ppm NO2 STEL alarm 1 0 ppm 0 1 0 ppm 0 20 ppm NO2 TWA 1 0 ppm 0 1 0 ppm 0 20 ppm Notes 1 In most cases the recommended range runs from zero to the factory default In the case of H S peak for example the factory defa
48. layed this example shows the O2 Low Alarm with a default setting of 19 5 02 LOW ALARM USE Av TO CHANGE 19 5 Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to modify the alarm setting Press ENTER to accept the new value and return to the ALARM LEVELS screen Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor If you have selected an alarm level that is outside the factory recommended range the instrument will display screens similar to the following this example is for oxygen WARNING 02 ALARM LEVELS EXCEED VALUES RECOMMENDED Note For more information see previous list of factory default values and recommended ranges Changing Alarm Levels Using TrakPro Software TRAKPRO software provides a convenient method for viewing current alarm levels changing alarm settings and restoring factory default alarm settings Viewing Alarm Levels To view the current alarm settings select Instrument Setup Alarms instrument must be turned on in docking station with TRAKPRO software running Changing Alarm Levels To modify the alarm settings simply type in a new value in the dialog box If you place the cursor inside the box and leave it there for several seconds TRAKPRO will prompt you giving the recommended range for that alarm setting When your changes are complete press the Send button to program the PROTECTAIR instrument If you have selected a value outside
49. llow standard normally practice for zeroing and checking for gas response each time the instrument is used ALM The sensor has exceeded a 1 When an alarm is detected pre set alarm level you must immediately determine the cause of the alarm and take appropriate action The alarm could be either a 2 You may check the STEL or Peak STEL or TWA TWA page to determine alarm which condition triggered the alarm ZER The instrument has detected The zero error must be a zero error with this corrected before the instrument sensor is placed in service The zero error may have been caused by 1 The presence of a small amount of gas during a fresh air zero 2 A new sensor has been installed or the existing sensor has drifted To correct the error 1 You should first attempt a repeat fresh air zero making certain there are no gases present in the environment 2 For a new sensor or a sensor that has drifted you must perform a zero calibration 3 If the zero calibration fails the sensor must be replaced Appendix B Advanced Setup 63 Message Meaning What Should Do SPN The instrument has detected Remove the instrument from a span error with this service until the problem is sensor corrected The usual cause of this error To correct a span error first is an improper span make sure the span was calibration sequence You performed correctly you may may have need to repeat
50. nalysis software 800700 7 3 5 diskettes 1 Operation and Service Manual 1980331 8 2 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor The following pages contain component identification information for the optional accessories available for the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Unpacking the Model 8571 01 Smart Charging Docking Station Compare all the components you received with those listed in Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 Model 8571 01 Smart Charging Docking Station Quantity Item Description Part Model Ref 1 Smart charging docking station 801551 1 1 For North American 2613140 2 applications AC adapter 115 VAC 60 Hz 1 For all other applications 2613141 2a AC adapter 100 250 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 Power cord for AC adapter Contact TSI 2b country specific not shown Customer Service 1 Computer cable 9 pin to RJ 45 800563 3 1 TRAKPRO Data Analysis software 800700 4 3 5 diskettes 2 NiMH rechargeable battery pack 801162 5 Chapter 1 Unpacking the PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Unpacking the Model 8571 02 Manual Sample Pump Compare all the components you received with those listed in Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Model 8571 02 Manual Sample Pump Quantity Item Description Part Model Ref 1 Manual sample pump and tubing 1082773 1 1 Sample probe 801515 2 1 Sample probe spare parts kit 801513 3 3 particle filter disks 3 hydrophobic filter membranes 2 O rings
51. of the make sure all sensors are sensor signal and could be properly installed in their due to an electrical fault correct sockets 2 may be necessary to return the instrument to the factory for servicing Sensor not installed No action required OFF This message is displayed Leave the exposure area only for the EX sensor It immediately and take the indicates that the sensor has instrument out of service been exposed to a condition exceeding 100 of the Turn the instrument off and LEL and was turned off to then back on The error avoid damage to the condition should correct itself instrument and potential harm to you Unknown The instrument contains a Take the instrument out of Sensor new style toxic sensor that service the software does not recognize Return the instrument to the factory for a software upgrade Appendix B Advanced Setup 65 66 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Appendix C Sensor Poisoning The combustible sensor used in the PROTECTAIR Multigas Monitor may be damaged by exposure to known sensor poisons These include silicones and tetra ethyl lead leaded gasoline Exposure to these poisons may severely damage the combustible sensor and will void the warranty for this sensor WARNING If you suspect that the combustible sensor EX was exposed to one of these poisons you must take the instrument out of service immediately and verify the proper instrument respon
52. pan the instrument by pressing the RESET key as instructed When this is done the following screen is displayed SPAN CALIBRATION DISCONTINUED VALUES UNCHANGED SPAN ALL Error Gas Not Turned On Continue Span If you fail to discontinue the SPAN CALIBRATION by pressing the RESET button the sensor s will return an SPN error If this error happens during the SPAN ALL all four sensors return this error Note Despite the displayed SPN error message the sensors retain their previous span values and continue to function These span values and the resulting sensor readings may or may not be correct You MUST return to the SPAN CALIBRATION menu and complete a successful span procedure to eliminate the error message SPAN ALL Error Sensor Mis Match The SPAN ALL procedure should only be used when the instrument is configured with EX O2 CO and H2S sensors If one or more of the toxic sensors are different from the multi gas mixture these sensors will not be properly spanned during the procedure They will return an SPN span error message on the VALUES screen These sensors must be individually spanned using the proper calibration gas before being returned to service Single Gas Span Calibration An individual sensor is spanned in an identical manner as the SPAN ALL procedure You do the following 1 Connect the appropriate tank of span gas to the instrument using the calibration adapter Select the span g
53. r Replacing Sample Probe Filters Figure 4 7 shows the different parts of the sample probe Figure 4 7 Sample Probe Filters 1 Probe Tip 4 Probe Handle 2 Particle Filter 5 Hydrophobic Membrane Filter 3 O Rings 6 Sample Tube Fitting During normal use of the sample probe the particle filter and hydrophobic filter need periodic replacement The replacement interval depends on usage and the environment the probe is used in TSI recommends replacing these filters quarterly under regular operating conditions The hydrophobic filter prevents water from passing through the sample probe If water is drawn into the sample probe the probe must be taken apart to allow the water to drain and the particle filter must be dried before being reinstalled into the probe The particle filter is accessed by holding onto the probe handle and simultaneously pulling and twisting off the FRONT end of the probe The hydrophobic filter is accessed by removing the back portion of the probe Hold onto the probe handle and gently twist the back portion to disengage the bayonet style pin Complete the removal by pulling the back portion off the handle Figures 4 8 and 4 9 show how to replace the particle and hydrophobic filters Chapter 4 Calibration and Maintenance 37 S N Figure 4 8 Particle Filter Figure 4 9 Hydrophobic Filter Replacing the Lithium Backup Battery The instrument contains a lithium battery that provides battery b
54. rument into the Data Dock or the Smart Charging Docking station 4 Start TRAKPRO software and select the PROTECTAIR under Options Software Configure 5 Select File Receive or the Receive Data icon on the menu bar This opens a self prompting dialog box for downloading data files Follow the onscreen instructions or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Remote Alarm This section describes how to attach and use the remote alarm Attaching the Remote Alarm To attach the remote alarm to the instrument follow these steps 1 Remove the protective cap from the auxiliary connector on the left side of the instrument 2 Insert the remote alarm connector as shown in Figure 3 10 Chapter 3 Accessory Operation 27 3 Twist the connector shell clockwise one turn to engage the locking feature Note After engaging locking feature on connector tug gently on connector to make sure it is properly engaged Figure 3 10 Attaching the Remote Alarm Using the Remote Alarm When attached to the instrument the remote alarm is capable of providing both an audible and vibratory alarm The remote alarm is activated whenever the audible and visual alarms on the instrument are activated The remote alarm should be securely attached to your clothing using the supplied clip In high noise environments make sure the remote alarm is located close to the head ear Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Chapter
55. s Note Prolonged use of the backlight reduces the overall battery life To edit the backlight on time in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Setting the Calibration Reminder When the instrument is turned on the final screen during start up displays the calibration interval status which includes the date last calibrated and the calibration interval CALIBRATION INTERVAL OK LAST 10 12 98 INTERVAL 15 DAY If the time from the last calibration is less than the calibration interval the screen displays CALIBRATION INTERVAL OK The message Calibration Interval OK means only that the programmed time between calibrations has not elapsed It does not mean that the sensors are in calibration or functioning correctly You must still set the instrument zero and check sensor response before each use 54 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor If the time from the last calibration is greater than the calibration interval the instrument displays a screen similar to the following during startup CALIBRATION REQUIRED LAST 9 12 98 INTERVAL 15 DAY The sensor s needing calibration have a CAL message in the status area of the VALUES screen The screen below shows one example where all sensors are due for calibration EX 2 CAL 02 20 9 CAL CO 2 CAL H2S
56. s The list of Location IDs is changed using TRAKPRO software 12 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor To edit the list of Location IDs in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Locations Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Accessing Available Display Pages The instrument has seven different pages that are accessed by pressing the PAGE key Each time the key is pressed the next page is displayed If no key is pressed for 30 seconds the instrument returns to the VALUES page By default all pages are accessible You can lockout all pages except the VALUES FRESH AIR ZERO and STATUS pages through the Advanced Setup or with TRAKPRO software VALUES Page The VALUES page is used to display the gases that are being measured the concentrations and a status message for each sensor The symbol EX is used for the combustible gas sensor EX 2 OK 02 20 9 OK CO OK H2S OK Figure 2 4 lists the possible status messages that could appear on the VALUES page Figure 2 4 Status Messages Message Definition OK Sensor is operational ALM Alarm indication CAL Sensor calibration interval has expired sensor must be calibrated ZER Zero error SPN Span error FLT Sensor fault No sensor installed UNKNOWN Sensor not recognized by SENSOR firmware Refer to Appendix B for complete information abou
57. se to the LEL calibration gas The sensor must be spanned before returning the instrument to service Appendix B Advanced Setup 67 68 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor TSI TSI Incorporated 70 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor
58. t sensor status indications Chapter 2 Instrument Operation 13 14 ZERO Page The Zero page is used to perform a fresh air zero on the instrument at any time the instrument is in use Refer to Chapter 4 for details on zeroing the instrument Z PRESS ENTER E TO FRESH AIR R ZERO INSTRUMENT UNIT Page The UNIT Page displays which sensors are currently installed in the PROTECTAIR and the units of measurement for each sensor The first two slots are reserved for the combustible and oxygen sensors respectively The third and fourth slots are reserved for toxic gas sensors U EX SLEL N 02 VOL I CO PPM T H2S PPM PEAK Page The PEAK page displays the maximum concentrations for each gas and the minimum oxygen concentration the instrument has measured since the instrument was turned on If the shift values were continued on start up using CONTINUE SHIFT the PEAK page displays the maximum concentrations for each gas and the minimum oxygen concentration the instrument has measured since the values were last reset P EX E 02 28 4 21 9 A 002 5 K H2S 2 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor STEL Page The STEL page displays the Short Term Exposure Limit for each toxic sensor that is installed along with the STEL alarm condition By default the STEL is a running average of the last 15 minutes The STEL value will be blank
59. the allowable range the software will return an error message and the instrument alarm settings will be unchanged If you have selected a value outside the recommended range the software will return a caution message but the instrument will be properly programmed To restore the factory default alarm settings simply select the Restore Defaults button in the Instrument Setup Alarms dialog box Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 51 Setting the Alarm Latching Mode Selecting the ALARM LATCH option displays the following menu ALARM LATCH USE Av TO CHANGE ON The instrument is supplied with the ALARM LATCH set to ON Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to toggle between LATCHING MODE ALARM LATCH ON and NON LATCHING MODE ALARM LATCH OFF Press the ENTER key to accept the displayed mode and return to the setup menu To edit the alarm mode latching or non latching in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information See Chapter 2 Instrument Operation Alarm Modes for more information about Latching and Non Latching Modes Setting the Display Mode Selecting the DISPLAY MODE option displays the following menu DISPLAY MODE USE Av TO CHANGE DISPLAY ALL Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to toggle between DISPLAY ALL and BASIC DISPLAY Press the ENTER key to accept the c
60. trument over and gently lift the front cover off and set it down next to the instrument as shown in Figure 4 5 The ribbon cable will remain attached to the front panel display Caution Once the front cover has been removed the electronics inside the instrument are exposed Avoid contact with electronic components as damage may occur Use Figure 4 6 to locate the sensor that will be replaced 5 Remove the sensor from the instrument by gently pulling the sensor straight up 6 Install the new sensor taking notice of pin orientation for the combustible gas sensor and the connector alignment notch for the oxygen and toxic sensors 7 Place the front cover directly over the instrument and slowly lower it into position Align the four standoffs on the front cover with the holes in the PC board and make sure the front cover is positioned correctly inside the sealing H gasket Note Take care to make sure the H gasket is properly aligned before tightening the screws Misalignment of this gasket may affect the water resistance or EMI immunity of the instrument Chapter 4 Calibration and Maintenance 35 8 Turn the instrument over and install the four screws to hold the case together 9 After waiting one hour for the sensors to stabilize calibrate all new sensors Ku 2 4 Figure 4 6 Sensor Compartment 1 Combustible Gas Sensor 3 Toxic Sensor 1 2 Oxygen Sensor 4 Toxic Sensor 2 36 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monito
61. ult is 10 ppm and the range is 0 10 ppm For oxygen the zero point is referenced from the ambient concentration of 20 9 2 The allowable range corresponds to the measurement range of the sensor instrument You must exercise great caution when setting the instrument outside of the recommended range See the warnings shown on previous page Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 50 Alarm Levels Menu To change the alarm levels select the ALARM LEVELS option from the Advanced Setup menu The following menu is displayed ALARM LEVELS gt DEFAULT ALARMS 02 LOW ALARM 02 HIGH ALARM EX LOW ALARM EX HIGH ALARM TOX1 PEAK ALM TOX1 STEL ALM TOX1 TWA ALM 2 PEAK ALM 2 STEL ALM 2 TWA ALM EXIT Note The names TOX1 and TOX2 in the above menu will be replaced with the actual name of the sensor when the menu item is selected If the wrong sensor has been selected simply press ENTER to accept the alarm value and return to the ALARM LEVELS menu Restoring Default Alarm Levels If you have changed the default alarm levels and desire to restore the factory default levels simply select DEFAULT ALARMS and press ENTER Changing an Alarm Level To modify an individual alarm level use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select which alarm to modify Press ENTER to actually modify the alarm setting A screen similar to the following will be disp
62. wing screen is displayed along with the current date information SET DATE 10 18 98 Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to toggle each digit of the date Press the ENTER key to accept each character and advance the cursor to the next position After each character has been changed the date is updated and the setup menu is displayed To change the instrument date in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Clock Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information 58 Model 8570 PROTECTAIR Multi Gas Monitor Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The table below lists the symptoms possible causes and recommended solutions for common problems encountered with the instrument Figure 6 1 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Instrument doesn t turn on No batteries installed AA batteries installed incorrectly Battery pack installed backwards Dirty battery contacts Keypad connector not attached to PC board Install NiMH or Alkaline battery pack Check polarity of batteries Install pack correctly Clean the battery contacts Remove front cover and attach connector Backlight doesn t come on Backlight setting set to NO BACKLIGHT Access the Advanced Setup or use the TRAKPRO software to change the backlight setting User password doesn t work The unique user password is res
63. word protection function protecting access to the Advanced Setup menu select the PASSWORD ENABL option from the Advanced Setup menu The following screen is displayed PASSWORD ENABLE USE AV TO CHANGE OFF Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to change each of the three characters of the password Press the ENTER key to accept the character and move the cursor to the next position The default setting is ON password protection enabled To enable disable the password feature in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Other Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Changing the Time To change the time select the TIME option from the Advanced Setup menu The following screen is displayed along with the current time information SET CLOCK 423550 Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to toggle each digit of the time Press the ENTER key to accept each character and advance the cursor to the next position After each character has been changed the time is updated and the Advanced Setup menu is displayed To change the instrument time in TRAKPRO software select Instrument Setup Parameters and Clock Follow the onscreen prompts or open the Help function F1 to obtain further information Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 57 Changing the Date To change the date select the DATE option from the Advanced Setup menu The follo

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