Analox O2 Buddy™ Oxygen Analyser User Manual for your
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1. ones se e We etta dent ede 14 52 Testing the Alarms nuu RR RR Ra 15 53 Calibration s cho OD UR EROR 15 5 4 SW aT AME 35 AA UR IESU y nr 17 5 4 Warana eena y ADR eem nb ef 18 5 5 Generalscare ss ee has etna ae eee 18 6 0 Warranty o uses nte AS NO HERE USE at RC E E TURAE E NUR YE ce LD TU 19 7 0 SPECIAL OM oet eot eU RR Det SE Yd ees 20 8 0 Electrical Input Output Connections esee 22 9 0 Disposal ii teen te eda BER me de 22 O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 3 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER 1 0 Packaging and Contents Check On opening your Analox O Buddy please check you have the following items a O BuddyTM b O BuddyTM Cradle Charger c User manual d Test Certificate e Any accessories ordered for your O Buddy e g e Datalogging kit ANAOK O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page4 2 0 2 1 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER About the O Buddy The Analox O Buddy has been designed to detect and warn users of unsafe levels of low Oxygen O2 This makes the O Buddy ideal for people working in potentially hazardous environments where harmful gases are used stored or produced The analyser has been designed for continuous wear during the working day It is supplied with a belt loop and pocket clip to enable you to choose which style suits your working environment The O Bu2. visual fault alarm will remain flashing When the O Buddy is placed into its Charger the audible alarm will re sound and both the audible and visual indicators will be working The FAULT light and buzzer will only stop if the analyser starts to work again correctly IMPORTANT If at any time the GREEN OK light is not flashing and the YELLOW FAULT light is flashing the analyser must not be used You should contact your supplier If there are no indicator lights flashing ensure that the battery is charged and the unit is switched on Accessories The O Buddy can be supplied with the following accessory a Datalogging kit comprising software and a download lead enabling you to gain an understanding of your working environment Part No SA2 L01 50 For further information see section 2 1 O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 12 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER 4 0 Quick Check Lights 1t means flashing light Buzzer Condition Action Green Red Red Red Yellow OK SN Silent Turned off At On Silent Warm up None xt Silent Safe O None 219 596 3 Ya sec 02 lt 19 5 Gas leak beep detected 3 Xt Xt Ys sec 02 lt 18 Gas leak beep detected xt 1 beep Low battery Recharge every 30 warning battery secs xt Rapid Low battery Recharge beep for O Buddy battery 5 secs will shutdown x xt Medium Sensor fault Contact beep supplier xt xt xt xt Ya sec Senso
3. ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Analox O Buddy Oxygen Analyser User Manual for your Personal Protection WARNING IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE READ BEFORE USING THE ANALOX O Buddy Analox Sensor Technology Ltd 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park Stokesley Cleveland TS9 5PT UK Tel 44 0 1642 711400 Fax 44 0 1642 713900 www analox net info analox net O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 1 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER We are delighted to welcome you as a user of the Analox O Buddy The following guide should assist you in using your O Buddy However IF YOU EVER NEED US PLEASE CONTACT 44 0 1642 711400 www analox net O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 2 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER CONTENTS 1 0 Packaging and Contents Check wwwmwmmenemawwemamnimmw amwe maiwwaa 4 2 0 About the O Budd ya ki kawa 5 2 1 Dataloggitig 5t GWD e tetenavesutuu aer NGR 5 3 0 Operations ise ete OI RE OR GENII UR e EH 6 3 1 Ning MEME 6 3 2 Test Button acess cte RO Ores EM Sp EDEN UI EP ENS 7 33 Charging the batteries e tenta rn Ba A A RS 8 3 4 PYLORI 9 3 5 Faults ve neo te htm era OR ee DO ie RO Be met 11 3 6 JACGOSSOHES Aint atat Abe etal LE SANA AE etate tk 12 4 0 Quick Check Reni Pn 13 5 0 After sales service iesu ee ea B FN 14 5 1 Sensor replacement eere eth ute eode eee Reda 14 2 4 Battery replacement
4. alox terms and conditions of sales apply General care Keep the sensor face free from dust if possible Do not pierce the sensor face Keep the O Buddy and Charger out of direct sunlight The O Buddy has been designed to be splash proof it must not be immersed in water Do not place metallic or conductive objects in the Charger as this could short out the electrical connections Ensure the Charger is kept clean excess dust could cause failure of the Infra Red communications ports O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 18 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER 6 0 Warranty We provide the following Warranties for the Analox O2 Buddy A 1 year sensor warranty A 2 year electronics warranty In both cases the Warranty period runs from the date of our Invoice We warrant that the equipment will be free from defects in workmanship and materials The Warranty does not extend to and we will not be liable for defects caused by the effects of normal wear and tear erosion corrosion fire explosion misuse use in any context or application for which the equipment is not designed or recommended or unauthorised modification Following a valid Warranty claim in accordance with the above the equipment upon return to us would be repaired or replaced without cost or charge but in our discretion we may elect instead to provide to you which ever is the lesser of the cost of replacement or a refund of net purchase price pa
5. and off as you require To turn the O Buddy on press the O button The instrument will sound 4 beeps and all lights will flash The O Buddy will enter into a warm up phase for 10 seconds During warm up the yellow FAULT light will be permanently on and the green OK light will flash every 2 seconds After the warm up period the green OK light will flash every 2 seconds and the yellow light will go off to inform you that the instrument is working correctly To turn the O Buddy off press and hold the O button for 2 seconds The O Buddy will emit a continuous tone and the yellow FAULT light will turn on If fitted the display will turn off The button can then be released b The O Buddy can only be turned off when placed in the Battery Charger To turn the O Buddy on press the O button The instrument will sound 4 beeps and all lights will flash The O Buddy will enter into a warm up phase for 10 seconds During warm up the yellow FAULT light will be permanently on and the green OK light will flash every 2 seconds After the warm up period the green OK light will flash every 2 seconds and the yellow light will go off to inform you that the instrument is working correctly To turn the O Buddy off place the O Buddy into the Charger and after a few seconds press and hold the O button for 2 seconds The O Buddy will emit a continuous ton
6. arge mode by the green light Do not attempt to charge the unit from an alternative power supply Oz BUTTON GREEN RED O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 8 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER 3 4 Alarms During normal operation the Oy Buddy will flash the GREEN OK light every 2 seconds and the liquid crystal display when fitted will show the current measured value of O concentration The O Buddy has been factory set with 2 alarm points 19 5 and 18 O the second alarm point will cause the DANGER and FATAL lights to flash WARN 19 5 O DANGER 18 O FATAL 18 O PPP FAULT Alarms must be taken seriously you could be in a potentially hazardous environment and must follow established procedures The safest action is to leave the hazardous area returning only when further testing has shown the area to be safe If the O level falls below 19 5 the RED WARN light will flash and the buzzer will sound every 2 seconds If the O level continues to fall to 18 the RED WARN RED DANGER and RED FATAL lights will flash together with a rapid buzzer sound every 4 second O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 9 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER 0000000 The sequence of alarm lights is shown in the diagram above The alarm lights are mirrored on the opposite side
7. ddy detects O using an electrochemical cell Rechargeable NIMH batteries ensure up to 12 hours operation between charges Factory set audible and visual alarms will immediately alert you to unsafe levels of low O In the event of a sensor malfunction an audible and visual FAULT alarm will activate On receipt of your O Buddy please perform a fresh air calibration detailed in section 5 3 Datalogging The O Buddy is fitted with a datalogging facility as standard This logs the measured level of O and the corresponding date and time The O Buddy has sufficient capacity to log 5 x 12 hour shifts before overwriting This information can be transferred through a data link using the optional software into a spreadsheet Datalogging kit Part No SA2 L01 50 O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 5 3 0 3 1 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Operation During normal operation the O Buddy measures O in contact with the sensor by diffusion For other methods of operation please see Accessories section 3 6 Start up The O Buddy can be supplied with the on off feature enabled or disabled A standard O Buddy will have this feature enabled The feature can be disabled at the customers reguest at the time of order If this feature is disabled it will be packaged with a card to inform you and refer you to part b If this feature is enabled please refer to part a a The O Buddy can be turned on
8. down Ifthe analyser determines that the batteries are in too discharged a state for the analyser to operate correctly the buzzer will sound at the very fast rate for 5 seconds If a display is fitted the display will read BATT The O Buddy will then shutdown and must be recharged before being used again Sensor Over range Ifthe FAULT and DANGER lights are flashing and the buzzer is sounding at a medium speed the O Buddy is indicating a sensor fault There will be no GREEN indicator light You must be aware that levels of low O may be present and should follow recommended procedures The O Buddy M should be returned to your supplier for servicing Sensor Connection Ifthe FAULT WARN DANGER and FATAL lights are flashing and the buzzer is sounding at a rapid speed the O Buddy is indicating a sensor fault check that the sensor has been fitted correctly There will be no GREEN indicator light You must be aware that levels of low O may be present and O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 11 3 6 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER should follow recommended procedures The O Buddy should be returned to your supplier for servicing n the event of an instrument fault if your O Buddy is not fitted with an on off capability the audible alarm can be silenced To silence the alarm press and hold the O button for 2 seconds until the O Buddy stops beeping The
9. e and the yellow FAULT light will turn on If fitted the display will turn off The button can then be released On some customer specific versions the green light is labeled GOOD instead of OK O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 6 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER 3 2 Test Button The O Button doubles as a test button In the absence of any alarms press once to check the alarm indicators and audible sounder are operating correctly All lights will flash 4 times and the buzzer will sound 4 beeps O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 7 3 3 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Charging the batteries The O Buddy operates using rechargeable NiMH batteries which can be fast charged for your convenience The fast charge feature is designed to charge the batteries to approximately 90 of their performance specification within 2 hours The O Buddy should be fully charged before use to ensure operation to specification Even when switched off the O Buddy will consume a small quantity of power As a result the O Buddy must be charged before use following periods of shipping or storage To charge the batteries place the O Buddy into the cradle Charger as shown in the diagram below The Charger will automatically fast charge the batteries for up to 2 hours before reverting to a slow continuous trickle charge Fast charge mode is indicated by the red light on the Charger trickle ch
10. id as per our Invoice on initial purchase from us We shall have no liability for losses damages costs or delays whatsoever We shall have no liability for any incidental or consequential losses or damages All express or implied warranties as to satisfactory or merchantable quality fitness for a particular or general purpose or otherwise are excluded and no such Warranties are made or provided save as set out in this Clause 7 In order to effectively notify a Warranty claim the claim with all relevant information and documentation should be sent in writing to Analox Sensor Technology Limited 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park Stokesley North Yorkshire TS9 5PT Or by e mail to info analox net Or by Fax to 44 1642 713900 O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 19 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER We reserve the right to require from you proof of dispatch to us of the notification of Warranty claim by any of the above alternative means The equipment should not be sent to us without our prior written authority All shipping and Insurance costs of returned equipment are to be born by you and at your risk All returned items must be properly and sufficiently packed 7 0 Specification BUDDY RATING CHARGER RATING ACCURACY RESPONSE TIME OPERATING TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE EFFECT WARM UP TIME BATTERIES ORIENTATION WEIGHT DIMENSIONS EMC Nickel Metal Hydride 1 2V 1600mAh Mains
11. of the O BuddyTM When the level of O begins to rise the alarms will turn off in reverse sequence from FATAL and DANGER to WARN until only the OK light is flashing indicating that the Oy level is above 19 5 Please be aware that the alarm points have a hysteresis as a result the alarm may not cancel at exactly 19 5 but at 19 7 or 19 8 If you would like information regarding the effects of low O please see our website www analox net If the analyser detects that the internal electronics or the sensor has failed the buzzer will sound at a fast rate and flash the yellow FAULT light For further information on faults see section 3 5 O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 10 3 5 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Faults When switched on O readings are inhibited during a brief Warm Up period when the O Buddy is first switched on During warm up the FAULT light will be permanently on and the buzzer will be silent Ifthe FAULT light flashes during the Warm Up period and the buzzer sounds the analyser is indicating an internal calibration error In the event of a fault the O Buddy should be returned to your supplier for servicing Low Battery Warning As the battery power is drained the analyser will issue a warning beep approximately once every 30 seconds The O Buddy is designed to operate for approximately 20 minutes on a low battery before shutting
12. r fault Check the beep sensor is connected O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 13 5 0 5 1 5 2 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER After sales service Sensor replacement The Oxygen sensor in the O Buddy is expected to last 2 years A new sensor can be ordered using Part No 9100 1020 To change the O sensor turn the O Buddy off undo the 4 fixing screws which hold the belt loops and instrument together Un clip the O sensor connection and remove the sensor Place the new sensor into position with the metal pins ofthe sensor circuit board close to the base of the box Ensure the O sensor is held in position by the lugs in the base of the box and insert the sensor connector into its socket on the printed circuit board Oxygen Sensor Buddy base d enclosure SS ee N O2 Sensor Connector Printed Circuit Board Battery ve ve F Replace the lid the fixing screws and belt loops and screw the box together Turn the O Buddy on to check you have fitted the sensor correctly Battery replacement Battery replacement will depend on usage of the CO2 Buddy the battery 1s expected to last between 2 and 4 years Replacement batteries and battery fitting is available from your supplier or Analox directly NOTE Only batteries supplied by Analox should be used and fitting replacement batteries MUST be done by a trained
13. r the auto zero function The DANGER and FATAL alarm lights will illuminate to show you are in auto zero mode 3 Press the O button two times in succession and wait 1 minute The O Buddy is performing an auto zero when it has finished the O Buddy will emit one beep the DANGER and FATAL lights will turn off leaving only the green OK light flashing If fitted the display will read 20 9 0 1 4 Press the O button two times in succession to accept the new zero value 5 Press the O button once to exit Technician mode The O Buddy will restart emitting 4 beeps whilst flashing all lights If at any point your calibration is incorrect press the O button once to exit auto zero mode and once again to exit Technician mode O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 16 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Performing a Fresh Air Calibration di Normal operation b 3 presses y Technician mode b 4 presses y A d DANGER and FATAL uto Zero mode lights illuminated 2 presses C Perform auto zero 1 beep OK light flashing 2 presses C Accept new value gt 1 press C Exit Technician mode O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 17 5 4 5 5 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Warranty The Analox O Buddy is supplied with a 2 year electronics warranty and a 2 year graded warranty on the O sensor An
14. technician and NOT the Buddy operator O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 14 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER 5 2 Testing the Alarms To test the alarms pass a known concentration of O over the sensor at a flow rate of 150 2000ml min Ensure the O concentration of the gas is lower than the alarm point For example use 19 or 17 O The table below can be completed when checking alarms Calibration is required on a regular basis Date Gas Alarm 5 3 Calibration To maintain optimum performance the O Buddy must be regularly calibrated at least every six months Recalibration will also be required if the O Buddy is not alarming at its designated set points O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 15 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Performing a Fresh Air Calibration A Fresh Air Calibration is a quick and easy method of calibrating the O Buddy and must be done in clean air In order to calibrate the O Buddy follow the stages below or the diagram on page 17 1 Press the O button three times in succession to enter Technician mode each press must be within 1 second of each other The instrument will beep with each press If you have entered Technician mode successfully the timing of the flash of the green OK light will reverse meaning the light will be turned on more than it is turned off 2 Press the O button four times in succession to ente
15. voltage 230V AC Not Adjustable Instrument will be factory set 110V AC Not Adjustable Instrument will be factory set Mains power Less than 5VA 110V AC and 230V AC Versions 3 of Full Scale over 0 1 25 O 15 seconds to T90 0 to 40 C 0 196FS C 10 seconds NiMH rechargeable up to 12 hours use between charges Not sensitive 150g 116x 63 x 23mm CE marked O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 20 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER SENSOR TYPE Electrochemical cell ALARMS Audio Visual alarm plus FAULT amp OK O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 21 8 0 ANALOX O Buddy OXYGEN ANALYSER Electrical Input Output Connections ANALOX ya miu l Battery ve Battery ve Charge ve Charge ve Charge Sense 5 a Charge Sense Disposal According to WEEE regulation this electronic product can not be placed in household waste bins Please check local regulations for information on the disposal of electronic products in your area O2B 800 01 O Buddy User Manual Page 22
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