MGC Pump User`s Manual
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1. 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com Hais Chip EE MGC Pump User s Manual Contents NV AL EE En TP 2 READ FIRST BEFORE RE TN e D 2 Detector ComponeNh CN e 3 se RE ln DENG e SS 4 BUON Re TEE m 4 TuNiNg On the Det SCHON EEN W EE 4 Turning Off the Detector EEN ENNEN e MG ana 4 Display Re E E et RETE 5 MEA VE Cre re rr Te 5 Biel RI E DEE 5 NEEN or CHEN Meo ET 6 Default Fa CG en EE 6 Alarmi E e Ee ae seca X EN C KEEN OPE MUFGNDN Ed 6 Detector ENEE e nn ra eeeek vane ceno a ioi E n ERA e i ra 7 axiadeu cioo 7 Filter 6 ic Sits EEN Si TEE 7 Applying Gas from a Gas Cylinder NAY TEE 7 Bump Testing EN A A A ENNEN 8 Manual Bump Test Instructions ume A ENNER 8 EES RELET S t 8 Manual Calibration nstr ccensss olere oram I Pri RE d CER Edd Ox IHE gane KR bed rp ACER Ug 8 EISE E T T un th lt s UTER 9 Instrument d Ave E TE CH 2 e 10 Een LEET pe 10 Status Menu eg EEN ANN ENN ENNEN ANN NNN aea aaa E 10 Sele ged ict DEN WEE 11 Adjustable ODUN TEE 1i Instrument RecCOEaW LODS E 13 Se Le A WE 13 UNO LOG VENT OTT o LI ETT 13 S llegsieadio mem T T PO 13 BEIC ET P 13 IP QUE V w tor m 14 I s eg ee e e eem 15 Contact PEG TI a ION ME 16 L2. Each sensor will show a chasing O for the sensor reading while it is stabilizing and being self tested i 1 Chasing O Fully operational Once all sensors have completed the warm up sequence the detector is ready to detect all gases Turning Off the Detector Press and hold the button to start the shutdown sequence The LCD will display OFF along with a countdown Release the button after the countdown and the unit will turn off v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 4 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com gasc p E MGC Pump User s Manual Display Components HIGH STEL GED LOW Alb TWA 00 SINN 05 TAL d WAATA NTA ANT 1 Alarm Condition Condition Pump Status Display Layout Calibration Bottle Battery Level Gas Readings SN Gas Identifiers Display Details When a gas is reading at or above its alarm thresholds the gas identifier icon will flash and the associated alarm condition icon will display The pump status icon will be turned on whenever the pump is operating During a pump alarm pump blocked the pump status icon will flash with the warning icon During calibration or bump test the calibration bottle will be displayed when it is time to apply gas The battery is displayed in 3 bars as well as a percentage The percentage calculation is approximate and can be used to provide a rough estimation of the time remaining A Warning Users must fami
3. When the detector has exceeded the calibration interval it will display CAL DUE until it has been successfully calibrated To calibrate the detector either insert the detector into the MGC Pump Dock or manually calibrate the detector as described below Manual Calibration Instructions To enter calibration mode manually press and hold the button down as in the turn off sequence Continue holding the button down until the CAL screen appears and finishes the countdown re ne v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 8 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com 3 technologies H E MGC Pump User s Manual The detector will first automatically zero the sensors at the current baseline reading then the detector will prompt to APPLY GAS Once the screen displays APPLY GAS apply gas to the detector s gas inlet As the detector detects gas the sensor readings will be displayed and adjusted throughout the calibration Once calibration is complete the detector will display the next calibration date before returning to normal alarming operation If a sensor fails to calibrate the detector will display an error for the failed sensor Check your gas connections and concentration before attempting a second calibration If a sensor fails to calibrate after a second attempt contact GCT for either warranty replacement or replacement sensor s Battery The battery is displayed as both a percentage
4. detect alarm conditions v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 11 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com gas cimi m MGC Pump User s Manual Bump Interval The bump interval controls how often the detector notifies the user to bump test the sensors The interval can be individually adjusted for each sensor from 1 to 360 days Default is O disabled Calibration Interval The calibration interval controls how often the detector notifies the user to calibrate the sensors The interval can be individually adjusted for each sensor from 1 to 180 days Default is 180 days Calibration Gas When the detector is calibrated it scales the sensor readings to match the concentrations of the applied gases The calibration gas concentrations can be adjusted to match the respective levels contained within the gas bottle Default is 25ppm H2S 100ppm CO 18 O and 5096 LEL 2 596 vol CHA Language The detector will display all of its text prompts in any of the following languages English German French Spanish Italian or Portuguese Note OL Err and sensor icons remain the same for all languages v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 12 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www re n com information itm com 3 technologies H E MGC Pump User s Manual Instrument Records Logs During operation the detector records all usage activity These records can be downloaded from the instrument via the IR Link
5. software and an IR Link or from the MGC Pump Dock The Event Bump and Calibration Logs are always downloaded The user may also choose to download different amounts of the data log to reduce the transfer time Partial data logs contain approximately 1 weeks worth of data New data log downloads will only contain the data since the last download Full log downloads will download the entire data log typically at least 2 months worth of data Event Log The detector stores the last 25 alarm events These are organized by first in first out FIFO so the 26 event will replace the first event and so on The detector records the alarm conditions for each event e Date and time at start of event e Duration of the alarm condition e Each sensor s peak alarm status and reading Bump Log The detector stores the last 25 alarm events These are organized by first in first out FIFO so the 26 event will replace the first event and so on Bump tests are differentiated from normal events when the alarm condition occurs inside of the MGC Pump Dock or when the instrument is manually bump tested according to the Manual Bump Test Instructions The detector records the bump status for each test Date and time of bump test Whether the test was performed manually or in an MGC Pump Dock Each sensor s peak alarm status and reading The result of each sensor s bump test Calibration Log The detector records the last 25 calibration attempts Th
6. 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 15 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www re n com information itm com gas ci m 7 MGC Pump User s Manual Contact Information Gas Clip Technologies Inc 610 Uptown Blvd Suite 4100 Cedar Hill TX 75104 Toll Free 877 525 0808 Phone 972 775 7577 Fax 972 775 2483 E mail info gascliptech com Website www gascliptech com v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 16 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com Hais Chip EE MGC Pump User s Manual Limited Warranty Gas Clip Technologies GCT warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years beginning upon the date of activation for all Multi Gas Clip products This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer GCT s warranty obligation is limited at GCT s option to refund of the purchase price repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a GCT authorized service center within the warranty period In no event shall GCT s liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the product This Warranty does not include 1 Fuses disposable batteries or routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use 2 Any product which in GCT s opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnor
7. PM increments Combustible O 100 0 LEL 0 196 LEL increments 0 30 0 96 vol 0 1 vol increments H5S CO O2 Single plug in electrochemical cell Combustible Plug in Infrared IR or Pellistor LEDs Logs Pump draw Sensor Type User Message Language Low Alarm High Alarm STEL Alarm TWA Alarm TWA Method TWA Interval STEL Interval SAFE Maintenance Notification Self test Lock Dock Lock Pump Test Sensor Enable Calibration Interval Bump Interval Calibration Gas CSA User Options Class 1 Division 1 Group A B C and D Class 1 Zone 0 AEx ia II C T4 Ga C22 2 No s 0 152 157 IECEx Ex ia IC T4 Ga pending ECEx CSA Xx XXXXX l IEC 60079 0 2011 60079 11 2011 60079 26 2006 ATER SIRA 13 ATEX X ipenaing CE II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga EN 60079 0 2012 60079 11 2012 60079 26 2007 EN 50270 ANSI ISA S12 13 01 UL 913 NCC xx xxxxx Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 20 C Tas 50 C Approvals INMETRO pending Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is opeated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications v1
8. T or Y fitting should be placed between the regulator and the detector to vent the excess gas that exceeds the flow rate being sampled by the detector s pump v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 7 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com 3 technologies E EH ORCENSUMSUZZ Mc Pump User s Manual Bump Testing The detector can be configured to keep track of regular bump testing intervals When the detector has exceeded the bump interval it will display BUMP DUE until it has been successfully bump tested To bump test the unit either insert the detector into the MGC Pump Dock or manually apply gas from the bump test screen described below Manual Bump Test Instructions To activate the manual bump test press the button twice rapidly to enter the user menu When the screen displays Show Status press the button once more The detector will flash between BUMP DUE and APPLY GAS Apply gas to the detector s gas inlet Once all sensors have gone into alarm the unit will return to normal operation in alarm and the bump due date will be reset If a bump test interval has not been programmed into the unit users may simply apply gas to the instrument during normal operation However this will not be recognized as a bump test by the detector and therefore it will be recorded into the event log as an event Calibration The detector can be configured to keep track of regular calibration intervals
9. alerts Self Test Lock When a sensor self test fails the detector shows ERR on the display and goes into high alarm The self test lock option specifies whether a button press can silence the alarm Maintenance Notification If maintenance notification is enabled the detector will periodically flash the maintenance LED Otherwise if the option is disabled the detector will only show the maintenance text on the display Pump Test Will require the pump to be tested block and unblock on startup Dock Lock Dock Lock prevents calibrations and bump tests without the use of the IR Link or the MGC Pump Dock Latching Alarms Latched alarms will hold the detector and its display in its peak alarm condition until the button is pressed Auto Zero The detector can optionally zero the sensors with every power up TWA Method The algorithm used to calculate the TWA can be set to either an average over a moving window OSHA or as a cumulative average ACGIH TWA Interval The TWA interval defines the time frame over which the long term average is calculated Default is 8 hours STELA nterval The STEL interval defines the time frame over which the short term average is calculated Default is 15 minutes Sensor Enable Disable Individual sensors can be disabled A disabled sensor is completely removed from the detector s display for sensor readings alarm limits and calibrations A caution A disabled sensor will not measure gas or
10. and a 3 bar battery icon The percentage calculation is approximate and can be used to provide a rough estimation of the time remaining When the detector determines that only 20 minutes of run time remains it will beep flash and display LOW BAT on the screen This will repeat with 10 minutes remaining and then continuously for the last 5 minutes of run time When the battery has expired the detector will give 5 long beeps and flashes display OFF and then shut down To charge the detector connect it to the provided charging adapter and plug it into an AC outlet The detector will cycle the battery icons in a charging fashion until the battery is fully charged no NOT charge the instrument in a combustible atmosphere DO NOT charge the instrument in temperatures above or below the specified range of 0 C to 40 C DO NOT substitute any other battery type than specified and supplied by Gas Clip Technologies v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 9 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www re n com information itm com 3 technologies H E MGC Pump User s Manual Instrument Options Menus To access the user menus press the button two separate times in quick succession double tap The detector will display 1 Current date time 2 User programmed text message 3 Status menu prompt 4 Options menu prompt If the Status Menu is accessed by pressing the button during the prompt the detector will display 1 Last calib
11. e pump Press the button to reactivate the pump A Warning Perform a blocked flow test before each day s use A Warning Perform a blocked flow test any time the sampling system is changed A Warning Do not use silicon tubing with the catalytic bead LEL sensor A Warning Failure to detect a block may indicate a leak in the sampling system Filter Replacement The detector includes both a hydrophobic membrane filter and a particulate filter to keep the internal pump and sensor areas free of water and debris If these filters become blocked then the detector will be unable to continue sampling and the pump will enter into a pump blocked alarm Looking at the filter window will typically indicate a clean white or dirty dark color condition If the filters require replacement then remove the gas inlet by loosening the two screws Replace the hydrophobic and or particulate filters as required then reassemble to continue operating the detector Hydrophobic Membrane Filter 2 Particulate Filter JJ Applying Gas from a Gas Cylinder The detector contains an internal pump that is continually drawing in gas through the gas inlet The best way to apply gas from a cylinder is through the use of a demand flow vacuum actuated regulator This type of regulator will supply the exact amount of gas that the detector is drawing with the pump Alternatively a pressure based regulator rated for at least 300 ml min can be used In that case a
12. ese are organized by first in first out FIFO so the 26 calibration will replace the first calibration and so on Each calibration attempt will be recorded e Date and time of calibration e Each sensor s gas calibration concentration e Each sensor s calibration success status Data Logs The detector records its current operational status every second The logging interval cannot be adjusted but the detector compresses the data to reduce the storage and transfer times of redundant records The typical logging capacity is at least 2 months of data The following items are recorded into the log e Date and time e Sensor readings and status conditions e All user and sensor options e Events i e turn on or off v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 13 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com gas cimi m7 MGC Pump User s Manual Failures FAQ s Err f a sensor is displaying Err this sensor has failed and is therefore disabled Contact GCT for either warranty replacement or replacement sensor s OL If a sensor is displaying OL this sensor is Over Limit and has exceeded the measuring range of the detector Evacuate the error immediately UL f a sensor displays UL this sensor is Under the Negative Limit Try zeroing the sensor If it continues to display UL contact GCT for either warranty replacement or replacement sensor s BUMP DUE If the detector is displaying BUMP DUE the detecto
13. imited Warranty E 17 v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 1 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www GH com information itm com 3 technologies H E MGC Pump User s Manual Warning Statements no not substitute components as this may interfere with the intrinsic safety of the device Ne remplacez pas les composants car cela pourrait interf rer avec la s curit intrins que de l appareil DO NOT substitute any other battery type than specified and supplied by Gas Clip Technologies Only use Gas Clip Technologies parts in the detector Non approved parts will void the warranty and are considered unsafe Before daily use check that all sensor and audio ports are clear of any obstructions i e debris or blockage The detector contains a lithium battery that must be disposed of by a qualified recycler Check local regulations for proper disposal DO NOT charge the instrument in a hazardous location NE PAS charger l appareil dans un endroit dangereux Avi you suspect any malfunction or have any technical problems contact GCT at 877 525 0808 A Warning The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazzard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Contact Gas Clip Technologies for replacement instructions Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion A DO NOT charge the instrument in temperatures above or below the specified range of 0 C to 40 C A Keep new and used batteries a
14. liarize themselves with the icons in both non alarm and alarm states A Warning If the display is missing icons or cannot be clearly read discontinue use and contact GCT v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 5 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com Hais Chip E MGC Pump User s Manual Alarms Default Alarms Each detector comes preprogrammed with the factory default settings below for Low High Time Weighted Average TWA and Short Term Exposure Limit STEL alarms Sensor Low High TWA STEL 35 ppm 200 ppm 35 ppm 50 ppm O 19 5 X 23555 LEL 10 205 J Alarm Behavior The following table describes the detector s behavior under various alarm conditions Pump Blocked Fast vibration Fast LED flash Fast vibration Fast LED flash Low Battery 20 minutes single beep flash and battery icon on 10 minutes single beep flash and battery icon flashing 5 minutes continuous beep flash every 5 seconds Expired 5 Long beeps flashes and then OFF is displayed v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 6 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com Hais Chip EE MGC Pump User s Manual Detector Maintenance Pump Testing Anytime that the gas tubing has been changed or reconnected to the detector the sampling system should be tested by blocking the end of the tube When the gas flow is blocked the detector will go into alarm and disable th
15. mal conditions of operation handling or use 3 Any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than the authorized dealer or installation of unapproved parts on the product The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on 1 Proper storage installation calibration use maintenance and compliance with the user s manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of GCT 2 The buyer promptly notifying GCT of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to GCT until receipt by the buyer of instructions from GCT 3 The right of GCT to require that the buyer provide proof of sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period The buyer agrees that this warranty is the buyer s sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose GCT shall not be liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages or losses including loss of data whether arising from breach of warranty or based on contract tort or reliance on any other theory Some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an applied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages The limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to ever
16. nal safety devices designed to detect the presence of specific toxic gases Carbon Monoxide CO Hydrogen Sulfide H2S Oxygen OQ 2 and Combustible gases Lower Explosive Limit LEL Ensure you have been properly trained on the use of the equipment and appropriate actions in the event of an alarm condition v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 2 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com Gis cat m7 0 MGC Pump User s Manual Detector Components N Multi Gas Clip e t p E hy pe he gin Model MGC IR Pump Serial 450120334 108 Model and Serial Label Gas Exhaust Charging Port 11 Button Audible Port ees 7 Wemewnei Infrared IR Port Gas Inlet EN Filter Window Certification Label v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 3 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www re con information itm com Gas Cp E MGC Pump User s Manual Basic Operation Button Usage Operation of the detector is driven by a single button located on the front of the instrument as described below Turn On Off Menu Navigation Status and Options Latched and Pump Alarm acknowledgement Backlight activation Calibration Turning On the Detector To activate the detector press and hold down the button If the battery is too low for activation the detector will display LOW BAT and then turn off again Once activated the unit will begin to display gas readings immediately
17. o the Bump Testing section Peak Levels The detector will display the current TWA and STEL readings followed by the peak concentrations recorded for each sensor Each time the unit is turned off these values will be reset v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 10 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com 3 technologies H E Clear Peak Levels Pressing the button during the CLEAR ALL prompt will cause the TWA STEL and peak readings to be cleared Note This does not remove the information from the internal memory logs of the detector MGC Pump User s Manual Options Menu Firmware Version The current firmware revision on the detector will be displayed Alarm Limits The current alarm limits for TWA STEL LOW and HIGH will be displayed in sequence Adjustable Options The detector s options are configured using the IR Link and the IR Link software User Message An optional user programmable text message can be used to show company branding a unit identifier or any other pertinent information The detector will display this message every time the button is double tapped Alarm Limits Each sensor contains separate alarm threshold values that tell the detector when to go into alarm Alarm limits may be disabled by setting them to zero A caution Confirm alarm levels with local laws regulations before operation SAFE Display SAFE will be displayed if there are no gas or instrument
18. r is either due for a bump test because of a scheduled test or has failed its last bump test Refer to the Bump Testing section for more details CAL DUE If the detector is displaying CAL DUE the detector is due for a calibration because of a scheduled interval Refer to the Calibration section for more details v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 14 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com 3 technologies H E MGC Pump User s Manual Instrument Specifications 5 7 x 3 0 x 1 5 in 147 x 78 x 38 3 mm 12 4 oz 352 g Temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C Humidity 5 to 100 RH non condensing IR 5 days continuous Pellistor 30 hours continuous 4 6 hours Battery Life Charge Time Visual Vibrating Audible minimum 95dB Low High STEL TWA OL Over Limit Pump 4 red alarm bar LEDs Yellow backlight activated on button press Red backlight activated on alarm condition Yellow Maintenance Notification LED Display Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display LCD 25 Bump Tests 25 Events 25 Calibrations Continuous 1 second data logging gt 2 months typical capacity Tests Full function self test upon activation Sensors battery and circuitry continuous Ingress Protection IP 67 Warranty Full 2 years 1 8 barbed fitting Sample from up to 75 ft 23 m approximately 2 ft second with 1 8 tubing 2S O 100 0 PPM 0 1 PPM increments CO O 500 PPM 1 P
19. ration date When calibration is due Last bump test date When bump test is due Current Time Weighted Average TWA readings Current Short Term Exposure Limit STEL readings Peak sensor readings Prompt to clear the TWA GIEL and Peak sensor readings if the button is pressed ee ee a If the Options Menu is accessed by pressing the button during the prompt the detector will display 1 The detector s firmware revision 2 The TWA alarm limits 3 The STEL alarm limits 4 The LOW alarm limits 5 The HIGH alarm limits Main Menu Date Time Set every time the instrument is communicated with via IR Link or MGC Pump Dock User Message If the message is empty the detector will skip ahead If the startup message does not fit on one screen it will scroll right to left twice Sub Menu Prompts Pressing the button during a sub menu prompt will cause the detector to show more information If the button is not pressed the detector will immediately return to normal operation Status Menu Calibration Information The date of the last calibration along with the number of days remaining until the next calibration is due will be displayed If calibration is due the detector must be calibrated refer to the Calibration section Bump Test Information The date of the last bump test along with the number of days remaining until the next bump test is due will be displayed If a bump is due the detector must be bump tested refer t
20. way from children DO NOT expose the detector to known combustible sensor poisons such as but not limited to alcohol and citrus based cleaners silicones lead compounds i e tetraethyl lead sulfur compounds phosphorus halogenated hydrocarbons and aerosols If suspected combustible sensor poisoning has occurred recheck the instrument both calibrate and bump test AN The detector should be bump tested before use with a known concentration of methane to confirm its ability to respond to gas Calibrate the detector if the readings are not within the specified limits Le d tecteur doit tre test avant utilisation bosse avec une concentration connue de m thane pour confirmer sa capacit r pondre gaz Calibrer le d tecteur si les relev s ne sont pas dans les limites sp cifi es AN any rapid upscale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous Z toute rapide haut de gamme lecture suivie d une lecture erratique baisse ou peut indiquer une concentration de gaz sup rieure la limite sup rieure de l chelle qui peut tre dangereux Strong Electromagnetic Interference EMI may cause incorrect operations A only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA International READ FIRST BEFORE OPERATION Gas Clip Technologies GCT Multi Gas Clip Pump MGC Pump detectors are perso
21. y buyer If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision v1 02 Portable gas detectors you can count on 17 of 17 1 800 561 8187 www MUI com information itm com
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