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1. word processor database or text editor Installing Excel Datalog Manager E D M e Place the GasAlertMax Datalogger Support CD in the middle of the CD ROM tray and close e Open My Computer by double clicking the icon on your desktop e Inthe My Computer window find the icon for your CD ROM drive the drive should now be labeled BW Technologies open the CD by double clicking on the icon e Open the folder called EDM e Now start the installation by double clicking on the file Setup Appendix A Excel Datalog Manager E D M Follow the instructions given on screen the Installation Wizard will guide you through the setup After the setup is complete and you have restarted your computer you will find a new item listed in your start menu called BW Technologies which contains e EDM Help Use instructions amp Help information e Excel Datalog Manager Starts the Excel Datalog Manager software It s recommended that you read the help information before using EDM to review GasAlertMax Datalogger information Install MultiMediaCard Reader Install MultiMediaCard Reader or Disk Adaptor on your computer to transfer data to your computer Follow manufacturer s instructions D1430 1084539 English GasAlertMax User Manual Double click on the E D M icon on the desktop to start the Excel Datalog Excel Dakak Manager Wizard This provides a Manager simple method of transferring data from the datalogger sys2. 3 describe the detector s components e Figure 2 and Table 4 describe the detector s display elements e Table 5 describes the detector s pushbuttons D1430 English GasAlertMax Getting Started Table 3 GasAlertMax Detector tem Function OG gear o wat o oes Og sees o sms T Co own SSS J OI JO Q e Figure 1 GasAlertMax Detector D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Dt sad MAX LOWHIGH MAX LOWHIGH ABB BREE Crormarru Dra amp Figure 2 Display Elements Note The display backlight automatically activates for 10 seconds whenever there is insufficient light to view the display and during alarm conditions Any pushbutton reactivates the backlight Table 4 Display Elements item Function View TWA and Maximum Gas Exposure Optional Datalogger FAIL Indicator Other Symbols future Use D1430 English GasAlertMax Getting Started Table 5 Pushbuttons Pushbutton Description LLLLLL 1 To turn on the detector press CO To initiate the Confidence Beep press while pressing at startup To turn off the detector press and hold for 5 seconds To decrement the displayed value press To initiate calibration and setting alarm setpoints press and simultaneously To enter the user options menu press a and simultaneously To increment the displayed value press a To view the TWA and maximum gas exp
3. 6 Alarms cont Automatic Shutdown Normal Shutdown Alarm e 4 beeps and flashes e 8 beeps and flashes LOW displays periodically 19 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Gas Exposures Computed 20 AWarning To avoid possible personal injury do not turn off the detector during a workshift The detector automatically resets the TWA and maximum gas exposures at startup If you restart the detector during a workshift these values will not reflect the entire workshift Table 7 Computed Gas Exposures TWA Time weighted average based on CO and H2S an 8 hour work day Accumulated only value Maximum For each gas level further from Peak the acceptable range the detector resets the maximum gas exposure to the new level Maximum gas exposure describes both very high and very low levels of oxygen D1430 English Viewing Gas Exposures gt Press and a simultaneously The display first shows the TWA gas exposure rm ddo 005 Has ppm co ppm MK md The display then shows the maximum gas exposure Dar Qoo 005 c09 000 est AS T Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the maximum exposures GasAlertMax Alarms Gas Alarm Setpoints The detector s gas alarm setpoints trigger the gas alarms which are described in Table 8 Table 8 Gas Alarm Setpoints em comme Low Alarm CO H2S and LEL Ambient gas
4. Low Alarm TWA Alarm High Alarm Multi Gas Alarm Sensor Alarm Pump Alarm Low Battery Alarm Confidence Beep Automatic Shutdown Alarm Audible alarm 95 dB at 1 ft 0 3 m variable pulsed beeper Visual alarm Red light emitting diode LED D1430 English Display Alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD Backlight Automatically activates whenever there is insufficient light to view the display and during alarm conditions Self test Initiated at activation Calibration Automatic Zero and Automatic Span Oxygen Sensor On Activation auto User Enable Disable Options Confidence Beep Latching Alarms Password Protect Sensor Disable GasAlertMax Specifications Batteries Two Black amp Decker VersaPak batteries Battery Charger Black amp Decker VersaPak VP130 charger Battery operating time NiMH 10 12 hours NiCad 7 8 hours First time charge NiMH 9 hours for 2 batteries NiCad 6 hours for 2 batteries Normal Charge NiMH 9 hours for 2 batteries NiCad 3 4 hours for 2 batteries Intrinsic safety Approved by CSA to both U S and Canadian Standards Approved Class I Division 1 Group A B C and D Class I Zone 0 Group IIC Cenelec DEMKO EExia IIC 47 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual General Specifications for Datalogger Units Media Type MMC MultiMediaCard Size 16 MB standard 8 16 32 and 64 MB cards available Storage 250 000 lines of data 16 MB 2 2 months based on a norm
5. User Option 33 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Maintenance To keep the detector in good operating condition perform the following basic maintenance as required 34 Calibrate test and inspect the detector at regular intervals Keep an Operations Log of all maintenance calibrations and alarm events Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents soaps or polishes Do not immerse the detector in liquids Replacing the Battery A Warning To avoid personal injury gt Replace the battery as soon as the detector emits a Low Battery Alarm Use only Black amp Decker VersaPak batteries properly installed in the detector case Only charge batteries using a BW Technologies VersaPak charger such as the D4 VP130 and D4 VP140 Do not use any other charger Failure to observe this precaution could lead to fire or explosion Do not change or charge batteries in a hazardous location Doing so will impair the intrinsic safety of the unit and may lead to fire or explosion Before you use the detector for the first time fully charge the batteries following the instructions provided with the charger D1430 English GasAlertMax Maintenance Table 11 and Figure 4 illustrate how to replace the battery If the detector is on shut down the detector before replacing the battery Push the release button The battery pulls out and snaps in Table 11 Replacing the Battery vem
6. ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee ee ee 39 Troubleshooting TIPS siisii ee AA ee ee NSA de ee de ee de ee ee ee ee ee 42 Replacement Parts and Accessories uuruuunssennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 45 Direct Import Datalogger Status Codes ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee ee H lil D1430 108539 Enalish GasAlertMax Users Manual D1430 English Figure PG List of Figures Title Page GasAlertMax DeteCtOF ee ee ee ee ee Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 7 Display Elem ER EE EE EE OE N oe bis 8 Applying Gas to the SenSOFS ee ee AA ed ee AA de ee ee ee ee ee ee eke 25 Replacing the Er ie RE EE N bereg 35 Replacing a Sensor Pump or Pump Filter esse ee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee ee ee 39 D1430 108539 Enalish GasAlertMax Users Manual CAUTION FOR SAFETY REASONS THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING GasAlertMax 4 Gas Detector Order Number Description GAMAX2 4 GasAlertMax Detector GAMAX2 DL1 GasAlertMax with Black Box Datalogger GAMAX2 DL2 GasAlertMax with User Downloadable Datalogger vi GasAlertMax Multi Gas Detector GAMAX 4 Serial numbers with prefix 3 The detector comes complete with motorized sampling pump GasAlertMax with Black Box Datalogger Provides full time
7. high alarm The unit is sounding high alarm Line 7 shows the H2S in high alarm and CO and LEL in low alarm The unit is sounding multi alarm Line 8 shows the unit in pump alarm The sampling pump has been blocked and gas readings are not available The unit is sounding pump alarm Line 9 shows the unit emitting a low battery alarm There are no gas alarms Line 10 shows the unit automatically shutting down because of a low battery The battery is low and the unit is sounding an automatic shutdown alarm D1430 1084539 English
8. level above Low Alarm setpoint O2 below TWA Alarm TWA above Low Alarm CO and H2S setpoint only High Alarm CO H2S and LEL Ambient gas level above High Alarm setpoint O2 below Multi Gas Alarm Two or more gas alarm conditions Oxygen Alarm Setpoints User selectable for Low and High Alarms in the 0 30 0 range Set both below or both above or one above and one below 20 9 as desired 21 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints Table 9 lists the factory set alarm setpoints Table 9 Factory Set Alarm Setpoints Gas Low High CO 35 ppm 200 ppm parts per million 10 ppm 15 ppm 19 5 23 5 Combustible 10 LEL 20 LEL Gases To change the factory set alarm setpoints refer to the section Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints You can disable an alarm by setting the alarm setpoint to 0 Setting the Low Alarm setpoint to 0 turns off the Low and TWA Alarms The detector allows you to set the Oz alarm setpoints for Low Alarm above or below 20 9 and to set High Alarm above or below 20 9 as desired 22 Stopping a Gas Alarm The Low and High Alarms stop when the ambient gas level returns to the acceptable range Note If alarms are set to latch press to reset the audible and visual alarms The detector computes the TWA value based on an 8 hour workday Only deactivating the detector can stop the TWA Alarm D1430 English Sensor Alarm
9. lighter doing so will damage the sensor Do not expose the detector to electrical shock and or severe continuous mechanical shock Do not attempt to disassemble adjust or service the detector unless instructions for that procedure are contained in the manual and or that part is listed as a replacement part Use only BW Technologies replacement parts Do not immerse the detector in liquids The detector Warranty will be voided if customer personnel or third parties damage the detector during repair attempts Non BW Technologies repair service attempts void this Warranty Table 2 International Symbols Approved by Canadian Standards Association to both U S and Canadian Standards Conforms to European Union directives D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Getting Started The items listed below are included with your detector Ifthe detector is damaged or something is missing contact the place of purchase immediately e Black amp Decker VersaPak Batteries 2 cells e VersaPak battery VAC charger e H2S CO sensor dual sensor e Op sensor e LEL sensor e Calibration hose e Sampling hose To order replacement parts see the section Replacement Parts and Accessories The detector comes with sensors installed The Maintenance section describes how to install the batteries To become familiar with the features and functions of the detector study the following figures and tables e Figure 1 and Table
10. one to three months depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants Calibrate the detector if the ambient gas display varies at startup It is best to calibrate the sensor before changing alarm setpoints Calibrate only in a clean atmosphere which is free of background gas To disable an alarm set its alarm setpoint to 0 The LEL sensor is factory calibrated to methane If monitoring a different combustible gas calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas The Oz sensor is automatically calibrated on activation Activate detector in a normal 20 9 O2 atmosphere If you require a certified calibration contact BW Technologies using one of the numbers on page 2 D1430 English Applying Gas to the Sensors The calibration hose which is shipped with the detector simplifies sensor testing and calibration Table 10 and Figure 3 show how to use it when applying gas to the sensors Table 10 Applying Gas to the Sensors mem Denen Calibration Hose Regulator and Gas Cylinder GasAlertMax Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Figure 3 Applying Gas to the Sensors 25 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Calibration Procedure To calibrate the detector and set its alarm setpoints perform the following 7 step procedure Start Calibration To quit at any point after auto zero press CO The detector retains any saved values and the audible alarm beep
11. pass code Enter the correct pass code using a and W keys Press key to accept the displayed pass code If the correct code is entered the detector automatically proceeds to auto span GasAlertMax Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints If the pass code is not entered within 8 seconds or the wrong pass code is entered the detector advises the code is not correct Not Corr ct The detector beeps four times and automatically returns to normal operation 27 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Auto Span The display shows a flashing gas cylinder prompting you to apply a calibration gas to the sensor or skip the span sensitivity adjustment Use a calibration gas containing the gas concentrations listed in the Guidelines 2 Apply gas to the sensor at a flow rate of 250 to 500 ml min Or press O now to skip the span When the detector senses approximately one half of the expected gas concentration 30 seconds the audible alarm beeps once The detector then begins spanning the sensor 2 minutes The audible alarm beeps three times at the end of the span Note The detector will not span a sensor if 28 e You do not apply gas to the sensor e The sensor fails to detect at least one half of the expected gas concentration in the first 30 seconds e The gas concentration drops below one half of the expected gas level during the 2 minute span If you apply gas to a sensor and the d
12. sensor has a high degree of resistance to common vapors and gases A sensor will most likely clear itself if you remove the detector to a clean environment and wait 10 to 30 minutes Do not expose a sensor to the vapors of inorganic solvents such as paint fumes or organic solvents The section If the Detector Does Not Work describes problems caused by a sensor in need of calibration or replacement The internal pump draws air over the sensors If the pump stops working or the pump filter becomes clogged the detector activates the Pump Alarm Turn off the detector immediately 38 Pump Filter Check if the pump filter is clogged by viewing the pump filter through the window on the back of the detector Clean the filter using a soft clean brush and clean warm water Let the filter dry before replacing it If the Pump Alarm activates a second time insert a new pump filter If the alarm activates with the new filter in place contact BW Technologies See page 2 D1430 English Table 12 and Figure 5 illustrate how to replace a sensor or pump filter If the detector is on shut down the detector Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen and tighten any screws Do not use excessive force when removing or inserting the sensor or the sensor may be damaged Gently rocking the sensor back and forth may help free a tightly held sensor Insert new sensor in the corresponding labeled compartment Table 12 Replacing a S
13. setpoint for H S The Set up down arrows lights prompting you to input a new High Alarm setpoint 5 To change the High Alarm setpoint for this sensor press a or w until the display shows the new value 6 Press to save the displayed value 30 Note If you do not press any pushbuttons within 10 seconds the detector automatically retains the High Alarm setpoint If you change a High Alarm setpoint but pause for 10 seconds before pressing O the detector rejects the new value The display shows no and the audible alarm beeps six times The display then shows the unchanged High Alarm setpoint D1430 English Setting the Remaining Alarm Setpoints The display shows the Low Alarm setpoint for the next sensor The Set up down arrows lights prompting you to input a new Low Alarm setpoint 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to set alarm setpoints for CO Oz and LEL After all alarm setpoints are set the audible alarm beeps four times and the detector returns to normal operation GasAlertMax Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Verification optional Test the detector using a gas cylinder other than the one used in the calibration steps The gas concentration should not exceed the sensor s detection range Confirm that the display shows the expected concentration 31 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual 32 D1430 English GasAlertMax Instrument Maintenance Pump Calibration Pass Code Protect
14. uun nennen ee nee 12 Sampling Pump Test 12 Battery Test 12 Deactivating the DeteetOF ee ees ee ee Ee ee ee ER ee ee Re ee Re ee ee ee Ge ee Re ee ee nennen 13 eie ee RE ee 14 User Option Menu 14 Latcti d AlarmS i s st 33248 Her LIE II Ion 15 Change the Date and Time ee ee ee AA AA AA ee ee ee ee ee 15 Alarms OE N DE EEG 16 Gas Exposures Com puttede rr ee ee ee ee ee aapa 20 Viewing Gas Exposures 21 Gas Alarm Setpoints ee ee AA AA ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 21 Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints ee ee ee cence tense teas ee teas ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 22 STOPPING Gas NE RR AE EE EE EO NG 22 Sensor n RR at Gr t Saa ME ae 23 FoI GAAS NN 23 D1430 108539 Enalish GasAlertMax Users Manual Low Battery Al rmiuguourgnsko re brekker stri Automatic Shutdown Alarm asronoonnronnennrennrnnvrnnrnnvnnnnnnrnnnennrnnnennrnnnennrnnnennrnenssnrnnnsnnrnnneennn Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Guidelines rrrnrrnnnrnrrnnnnnvrnnnnnvrnnnrnrrnnnrnnrnnnsnnrnne Applying Gas to the SenSOFS ees ee eee Calibration Procedure isi ei ER ER eens EER Ee cence Ee Ee ea Kg Re Ee Ke ee ee Se ee ee Ke ee RE RD EER Se eb ea start Galibrationz RE AE anne EE N De Auto Zero and Oxygen Sensor Calibration Pass GodeiRrofect EE ea antl At hata aud ae Re RE ER Es AutoSPaM ss ss RE ee Ee EEE Alarm Seponms JAN Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint Setting the High Alarm Setpoint Setting the Remaining Alarm Setpoint
15. veser EE 7 Detector Front Release Button To preserve battery life turn the detector off when you are not using it Figure 4 Replacing the Battery 35 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Pump Calibration The pump may need recalibration if the Pump Alarm continues for more than 5 seconds and the display advises the inlet is blocked Note The pump can only be calibrated if the above display is shown 1 Press for 3 seconds until the audible alarm beeps Wait for the auto zero function to complete The display advises pump calibration MED PuiP rEcAl 36 Then the audible alarm beeps twice the pump icon stays lit the auto span icon flashes and the display shows bloct in EF To complete calibration block the pump inlet within 8 seconds after the display shows Block InlEt D1430 English GasAlertMax Pump Calibration Pump Calibration Successful Pump Calibration Fail 3 beeps Display reads success Pump Calibration complete Returns to normal operation Z rECAL aucc 35 6 fast beeps Display reads failure Try again If pump Pu 7 P continues to fail replace Ee FA LurE 37 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Replacing a Sensor Pump or Pump Filter AWarning To avoid personal injury use only sensors specifically designed for the detector See the section Replacement Parts and Accessories Each
16. 03 248 9226 Address correspondence to BW Technologies Ltd 2840 2 Avenue S E Calgary AB T2A7X9 CANADA Or visit us on the World Wide Web www gasmonitors com ISO 9001 Safety Information Read First Use the detector only as specified in this manual otherwise the protection provided by the detector may be impaired A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard s to the user a Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the detector International symbols used on the detector and in this manual are explained in Table 2 Read the Warnings and Cautions on the following pages before using the detector OVS Vag x Note This instrument contains a rechargeable battery Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler D1430 English GasAlertMax Safety Information Read First AWarning To avoid possible personal injury Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety Do not use the detector if it is damaged Before you use the detector inspect the case Look for cracks or missing plastic If the detector is damaged or something is missing contact BW Technologies immediately see p 2 Make sure the back is closed and fastened and the battery is locked in place before you operate the detector Use only a sensor specifically designed for your GasAlertMax model See the section Replacemen
17. D1430 English JUNE 2001 2001 BW Technologies All rights reserved Printed in Canada All product names are trademarks of their respective companies BW TECHNOLOGIES GasAlertMax Gas Detector User Manual D1430 English Limited Warranty amp Limitation of Liability BW Technologies warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years beginning on the date of shipment Parts product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer ofa BW Technologies authorized reseller and does not apply to fuses disposable batteries or to any product which in BW Technologies opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling BW Technologies warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non defective media BW Technologies does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption BW Technologies authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of BW Technologies Warranty support is available if product is purchased through a BW Technologies authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the
18. PLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BW TECHNOLOGIES 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 RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every 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 BW Technologies Ltd BW Technologies Inc America BW Europe Ltd 2840 2 Ave SE 2307 Oak Lane Suite 2A100 101 Heyford Park Calgary AB T2A7X9 Grande Prairie TX 75051 Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HA Canada USA United Kingdom 05 01 D1430 1084539 English Table of Contents Title Page Introdbetionssakuu danna RE N EE a da i rennen 1 Contacting BW Technologies ee ee Re RA Re ee ee ke ennen 2 Safety Information Read First ees ee ee ee se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee 2 Getting Started eee ke ee 6 Activating the Detector 10 User Downloadable Datalogger Option Test 11 Sensor Test nina ee ate AA SAN ALS ee ea 11 Self Test Pass 12 Self Test Fail
19. The detector tests for a missing or defective sensor during the activation self test See the section If the Detector Does Not Work Pump Alarms The internal pump draws air over the sensors If the pump stops working or the pump filter becomes clogged the detector activates the Pump Alarm Pump Alarm Rm e Turn off the detector immediately Es EE and clear the pump inlet hose and LE ie filter EE NE Blocked Pump Alarm mn e f the Pump Alarm continues and the In JEt LCD advises the inlet is blocked Em N see the Pump Calibration section bLockE Pump Failure Alarm Activates if r En e The pump calibration is incomplete Pu gt P e The pump is missing or broken FA Lurt The pump may alarm when attaching a calibration hose replacing the filter or applying calibration gas GasAlertMax Alarms Low Battery Alarm The detector tests the battery on activation and continuously thereafter If the battery voltage is low the detector activates the Low Battery Alarm The Low Battery Alarm continues until you replace the battery or the battery power is almost depleted If the battery voltage drops too low the detector executes an Automatic Shutdown Automatic Shutdown Alarm If the battery voltage is in immediate danger of dropping below the minimum operating voltage the audible alarm beeps 8 times and the visual alarm flashes 8 times After 3 seconds the display blanks out and the detecto
20. al work week Memory Type Wrap around memory ensures most recent data is always saved Sample Rate One reading every 5 seconds standard Data recorded All sensor readings all alarm conditions calibrations event flags battery status sensor status confidence activation sampling pump status and product status along with the time and date for each reading and unit serial number MMC Card Test Automatically on activation 48 GasAlertMax with Black Box Datalogger Operation Requires no user intervention Continuous Full time continuous datalogging while the detector is operating Access Data cannot be accessed or manipulated by the user Data Retrieval Authorized factory representative if required Advise Indicators Icon advises datalogger operating status D1430 English GasAlertMax with User Downloadable Datalogger Operation Requires no user intervention automatic Indicators Icon advises Datalogger is operating normally MMC card missing malfunction advise and Card In Out advise Compatible with Desktop PC Computer or Laptop Operating System Windows 95 or higher Download via USB parallel port floppy disk or PC card adapter Software required Spreadsheet or database compatible with comma separated value CSV text files Excel Access Quattro etc GasAlertMax Specifications Support BW E D M Excel Datalog Manager E D M is an Excel software add in that enhances the abilities of Mic
21. alibrate sensor Allow detector to acquire ambient temperature before use Clean sensor screen 43 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Table 13 Troubleshooting Tips cont Detector does not enter alarm Alarm setpoint s are set incorrectly Reset alarm setpoints Alarm setpoint s set to zero Reset alarm setpoints Detector is in calibration mode Complete the calibration procedure Detector intermittently enters alarm Ambient gas levels are near alarm Detector is operating normally Use without apparent reason setpoint or the sensor is exposed to a caution in suspect areas Check puff of the target gas maximum gas exposure reading Alarms set incorrectly Reset alarm setpoints Missing or faulty sensor Replace sensor Detector automatically shuts off Automatic Shutdown feature Replace battery activated due to weak battery Unit will not auto zero or calibrate Oz sensor replacement may not be Change Oz sensor Use SR X10 Oz sensor reading is erratic compatible two year replacement sensor 44 D1430 English GasAlertMax Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts and Accessories Model No Description Jay Aven uimedacad ems 1 MMC32 MultiMediaCard32MB 1 To avoid personal injury or damage to the E detector use only the specified replacement M2457 K10 GAMAX2 DL2 Single Use parts Card Lock door To order parts or accessories listed in Table 14 contact BW SANN Replac
22. applicable international price BW Technologies reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country BW Technologies warranty obligation is limited at BW Technologies option to refund of the purchase price free of charge repair or replacement of a defective product which is returned to aBW Technologies authorized service center within the warranty period To obtain warranty service contact your nearest BW Technologies authorized service center or send the product with a description of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB Destination to the nearest BW Technologies authorized service center BW Technologies assumes no risk for damage in transit Following warranty repair the product will be returned to Buyer transportation prepaid FOB Destination If BW Technologies determines that the failure was caused by misuse alteration accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling BW Technologies will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work Following repair the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges FOB Shipping Point THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IM
23. compatible software packages have an internal file size limit of and may not load the entire file Check your software limits Use of WordPad for loading datalogger files is possible but not recommended Line Date Day Time H2S CO LEL 02 H2S CO Status Serial 1 7 2 00 3 18 20 04 10 35 10 19 5 1111 0521871 2 7 2 00 3 18 20 09 15 200 20 23 5 2222 0521871 2 7 2 00 3 18 20 37 0 0 20 9 0 0 0521871 4 7 2 00 3 18 20 41 0 0 20 9 0 QO 0521871 5 7 2 00 3 18 20 44 12 21 20 9 0 0 L L 0521871 6 7 2 00 3 18 20 47 16 30 20 9 0 0 H H 0521871 7 7 2 00 3 18 20 50 20 37 10 20 9 0 0 HLL M 0521871 8 7 2 00 3 18 20 55 P P 0521871 9 7 2 00 3 18 20 52 0 20 9 0 0 B 0521871 10 7 2 00 3 18 20 57 0 20 9 0 0 BS 0521871 In this example Line 1 shows the alarm 1 setpoints code 1 for all 4 sensors Line 2 shows the alarm 2 setpoints code 2 for all 4 sensors Alarm points are only recorded when the unit is turned on indicating the unit has just been activated Lines 3 and 4 show normal operation no gas readings or alarms Line 5 shows an H2S low alarm CO and LEL gases are present below alarm levels The unit is in low alarm Appendix A Direct Import to Compatible Programs Line 6 shows the H2S sensor in
24. continuous datalogging while the detector is operating Wrap around memory ensures the most recent data is always saved Data cannot be accessed by the user Data is retrievable by an authorized BW factory service center in the event of an incident or occurrence GasAlertMax with User Downloadable Datalogger Provides full time continuous datalogging while the instrument is operating Data is saved on a convenient MultiMediaCard and can be removed and downloaded by the user Data is imported into standard office software Microsoft Excel Access etc D1430 English Introduction AWarning To ensure your personal safety read Safety Information before you use the detector The GasAlertMax gas detector the detector warns of hazardous gas at levels above factory set alarm setpoints This product is a gas detector The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm Table 1 lists the gases monitored GasAlertMax Table 1 Gases Monitored carbon monoxide parts per million ppm CO hydrogen sulfide parts per million ppm H2S oxygen Oz percent by volume combustible gases percent of lower explosive LEL limit LEL D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Contacting BW Technologies To contact BW Technologies call USA and Canada 1 800 663 4164 BW America 1 888 749 8878 Europe and U K 44 0 1869 233004 Anywhere in the world 1 4
25. d flash until the Low or High Alarm condition is acknowledged Press to deactivate the audible and visual alarms when the current ambient gas reading falls below the low alarm level The alarms cannot be deactivated if an alarm condition is still present A TWA alarm condition will not reset 16 D1430 English High Alarm e Fast modulating tone and flash e ALARM and target gas bar flash Over Range Alarm Over Level Exposure e Fast modulating tone and flash e ALARM and target gas bar flash GasAlertMax Alarms Table 6 Alarms cont ooo 200 MS ppm 209 008 0 TEL ooo 000 MS ppm 209 OL 2 TEL Multi Gas Alarm e Alternating Low and High Alarm tone and flash e ALARM and target gas bars flash Note H icon displayed advises the data card is present 17 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Table 6 Alarms cont Sensor Alarm Pump Alarm e Slow modulating tone e Slow modulating tone and flash and flash e ALARM and gas e ALARM and gas bars bar s flash flash If LCD reads Inlet Blocked clear obstruction p 23 If alarm persists see Pump Calibration Low Battery Alarm Confidence Beep Confidence Beep e 1 beep every 5 disabled seconds e 1 beep and 1 flash every 5 seconds areas LOW flashes 09 000 O LEL J 18 D1430 English GasAlertMax Alarms Table
26. e alarm function press O when the y e UK are set to London UK time display advises Latching Alarms LAE chin e AU are set to Sydney Australia time A A 5 To set the real time clock calendar S t r9 EEEE press when the display advises c to Adjust Clock AdJust_ The display will advise latching Set S alarm function is ON Y loc F L At C h in ER ee eee AL Ar Un The order of the settings is FR Minutes Hours Day of the week Repeat above sequence to disable latched alarms The Date Month Year Use and e elh IG display will advise the latching function is OFF 4 to adjust time and date Press liede after each new setting ec 06g aa N 15 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Alarms During an alarm condition the detector activates the backlight and the display shows the current ambient gas Table 6 describes the detector alarms and shows how the reading display looks for each alarm The High Alarm overrides a TWA Alarm and a TWA Alarm Table 7 describes the computed gas exposures overrides a Low Alarm Table 6 Alarms Low Alarm TWA Alarm e Slow modulating tone LOW e Fast modulating tone and flash Gag n IC and flash e ALARM and target ms mm ES sn ALARM and target H gas bar flash 2 2S co ppm ng Ht gas bar flash 02 LEL Latching Alarm User Option If the Latched Alarm function is turned ON the audible and visual alarms continue to sound an
27. ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Maintenance SE N EE N ER ER EO EN N N Replacing the Battery EER RE EER GR SR Ge ER RR denn dee nevada ee anna Pump Cal ORAL OM Ee Ee Ee ee ee ren ee ee ee EE Replacing a Sensor Pump or Pump Filter User Option Sensor Disable ee ee ee ee EE ee ee Ee Ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee User Option Pass Code Protection ee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee ee ee If the Detector Does Not Work wanvnrnrnnnrnnnvnvennn Replacement Parts and Accessories Specifications nunnnnnnennneennnnenennnnnnnnnnernenernn nennen Noel SE ee Ms nate EE EE EE eee User Downloadable Datalogger Operation ee ee Re Re ee ee ke ee ee ee nn C E D N Excel Datalog Manager D Direct Import to Compatible Programs D1430 English Table NOORD D O Ph OD Oo List of Tables Title Page Gases Monitored ananasen een Gan 1 International Symbols 5 G sAlertM xDetector sinna er Ee Re ER EG ceases ae ee ee ee Pe gee Re seen ap ig 7 Display Elements saa message Pushbuttons Alarms DS ates Computed Gas Exposures Gas Alarm Setpolnis 5 hud sie Factory Set Alarm Setpoints uusrs4n0nnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen Applying Gas to the Sensors Replacingithe B tiety u ee N Ee Ee sae cea rennen an de dee are EE N dee nenn ern drakk De OG bar kand Replacing a Sensor Pump or Pump Filter iese ese ee ee
28. eight single character unit status codes The eight characters represent codes for the H2S CO LEL and O2 sensors sample pump datalogger unit battery status and unit alarm status A summary of most of the available codes can be seen in table A D1430 1084539 English GasAlertMax User Manual Excel Datalog Manager E D M The Support CD for the User Downloadable Datalogger Detectors contains e BW Technologies Excel Datalog Manager E D M software plug in e GasAlertMax Datalogger example data files and spreadsheets e Installation and Use Instructions Excel Datalog Manager E D M Software plug in Data import is fully automated and allows Excel to load files larger than 65 535 lines The E D M program will automatically create additional worksheets for larger files Recommended E D M system 750 MHz Pentium or equivalent 100 MB hard disk space Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Excel 2000 Minimum E D M system requirements 300 MHz Pentium or equivalent 30 MB free hard disk space Windows 95 Microsoft Excel 95 Sample data files and spreadsheets D Sample data files and spreadsheets are available on CD Sample data files help you become familiar with the software Files with the CSV extension are samples of actual data files downloaded from GasAlertMax Dataloggers CSV files may be imported into Excel using the E D M wizard or loaded directly into Excel or any desired compatible spreadsheet
29. ement Pump Technologies See page 2 D4 RHM04 Replacement H2S CO sensor SR X10 Oz 2 Year Replacement Table 14 Replacement Parts and Accessories Sensor Model No D4 RW90 Replacement LEL sensor D4 VP130 110 VAC Battery Charger D4 HSP 10 Sampling Hose D4 VP130 UK 230 VAC Charger U K CG Q58 GasAlertMax Calibration Gas D4 VP130 EU 230 VAC Charger Europe CG Q34 GasAlertMax Calibration Gas D4 VP130 AU 230 VAG charger Australia REG 0 5 Regulator 0 5 L min VersaPak battery Rechargeable GA VP110 NiMH worldwide D4 VP100 NiCad Europe UK Australia GA HMAX Holster GA BMAX Boot carrying case GA PFMAX Pump Filter 45 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Specifications Detectors with Serial No prefix 3 Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C Operating humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Alarm setpoints User settable Factory settings CO 35 ppm and 200 ppm H2S 10 ppm and 15 ppm Oz 19 5 and 23 5 LEL 10 LEL and 20 LEL Detection range CO 0 500 ppm in 1 ppm increments H2S 0 100 ppm in 1 ppm increments Oz 0 30 in 0 1 increments LEL 0 100 LEL in 1 LEL increments 46 Sensor type H2S CO Twin plug in electrochemical cell Oz Plug in electrochemical cell LEL Plug in catalytic bead Pump flow rate 200 ml min minimum Detection techniques H2S and CO Low TWA and High Alarms Oz and LEL Low and High Alarms Alarm Conditions
30. ensor Pump or Pump Filter vem been Detector Back Screws Sensor and Pump Cover GasAlertMax Replacing a Sensor Pump or Pump Filter Figure 5 Replacing a Sensor Pump or Pump Filter D1430 English 39 GasAlertMax User Manual User Option Sensor Disable AWarning Disabling a sensor configures the detector to a one two or three gas unit No protection is now provided for the gas targeted by that sensor s Disabling a sensor should be performed with extreme caution In the event a sensor fails Sensor Disable can be used to turn off the sensor fail alarm The sensor should be replaced and enabled as soon as possible To disable a Sensor enter the User Options Menu page 14 40 Disabling Enabling a Sensor Select the sensor H2S CO LEL or Oz to be disabled The detector will function normally with remaining enabled sensors The sensor may be enabled again at any time LE En g To disable or enable the H2S sensor reading press when the display advises re LO Oo HS ppm un The display then advises the H2S Sensor is OFF HeS SEn IS DFF ee To enable H2S sensor repeat above sequence The display advises H2S Sensor is ON HeS SEn IS On GE EE Repeat the sequence for CO Oz and LEL combustible D1430 English User Option Pass Code Protection The detector is shipped with the Pass Code protection OFF Pass Code protectio
31. etector fails to span the sensor repeat the calibration process using a new gas cylinder If the sensor fails the span a second time replace the sensor See the section Replacing a Sensor or Pump Filter D1430 English GasAlertMax Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Alarm Setpoints Alarms may be set anywhere within the detection range for the sensor page 46 or set to zero for OFF Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint Next set the Low and High Alarm setpoints for each sensor in turn starting with H2S The display shows the Low Alarm setpoint for H2S The Set up down arrow icon lights prompting you to input a new Low Alarm setpoint To accept the displayed value press 3 To change the Low Alarm setpoint for this sensor press a or w until the display shows the new value Press to save the displayed value Note If you do not press any pushbuttons within 10 seconds the detector automatically retains the Low Alarm setpoint If you change the displayed value but pause for 10 seconds before pressing the detector rejects the new value The display shows error Err and the audible alarm beeps six times The saved Low Alarm setpoint is displayed The detector allows you to set both Low and or High Oz alarm setpoints below or above 20 9 or one below and one above 20 9 29 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Setting the High Alarm Setpoint The display shows the High Alarm
32. ion If the pump fails the display will show Note If Pump Alarm continues for more than 5 seconds and the display advises Inlet Blocked see Pump Calibration Battery Test The battery is tested on activation and continuously after activation If the battery is low LOW flashes Note If the Confidence Beep is on the audible alarm beeps if the battery has sufficient power and stops if the battery power is low See the section Confidence Beep D1430 English Deactivating the Detector gt To turn off the detector press and hold for 5 seconds The audible alarm beeps four times the visual alarm flashes four times and then the display shows OFF The display turns off and the detector stops normal operation Note If is held down for less than 5 seconds the detector will not shut down D1430 English GasAlertMax Deactivating the Detector 13 GasAlertMax User Manual Confidence Beep The Confidence Beep tells you the battery has sufficient power to appropriately respond to a hazardous level of gas and emit an alarm Instead of beeping when the battery s power is low the audible alarm beeps to advise you the battery has sufficient power The Confidence Beep stops when the battery power is low You can only activate the Confidence Beep at startup To turn on the Confidence Beep 1 If the detector is on deactivate the detector 2 Press and simultaneously After the self test com
33. leshooting Tips Detector does not turn on No battery Install battery Depleted battery Replace battery Damaged or defective detector Contact BW See page 2 Detector enters alarm immediately Sensor needs to stabilize Used sensor wait 60 seconds when turned on New sensor wait 5 minutes Low Battery alarm Replace battery Sensor Alarm Replace sensor Pump Alarm If the sampling hose is attached determine if it is obstructed If it is not clean or replace the pump filter If this does not work see page 30 or contact BW 42 D1430 English GasAlertMax If the Detector Does Not Work Table 13 Troubleshooting Tips cont Activation self test fails during one of General fault Contact BW See page 2 the first five steps Detector does not display normal ambient gas reading after activation self test Detector does not respond to pushbuttons Detector does not accurately measure gas Sensor not stabilized Detector requires calibration Target gas is present Battery is depleted Detector is performing operations that do not require user input Detector requires calibration Detector is colder hotter than ambient gas Sensor screen is blocked Used sensor wait 60 seconds New sensor wait 5 minutes Calibrate detector Detector is operating properly Use caution in suspect areas Replace battery Pushbutton operation restored automatically when the operation ends C
34. n prevents user access to the calibration and adjust alarm setpoints functions User Options Menu page 14 To activate the Pass Code Protect press when the screen displays PASS Lock The screen advises Pass Code Lock protection is ON activated and beeps 3 times Set PASS Lock If the detector is pass code protected the display advises the unit is locked and requests Pass Code Enter correct code and press to confirm entry Display advises Pass Lock is OFF Note Factory Code is provided separately GasAlertMax User Option Pass Code Protection The correct three digit factory Pass Code must be entered in 8 seconds or the display advises that the code is not correct or error and returns to the options menu No code entered or Pass Lock ON Set Code Pass Lock OFF Incorrect code entered and n E confirmed o e Beeps and flashes CorrEct e Returns to previous screen Code entered but not set confirmed v e Display shows both LCD s SEE Err e Beeps and flashes odE SN Not CorrEct er 2 41 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual If the Detector Does Not Work The detector s electronics are protected from variations in If you still are unable to correct the problem contact BW humidity and corrosive atmospheres If you encounter a Technologies using one of the numbers on page 2 problem try the solutions listed in Table 13 Table 13 Troub
35. osures press and a simultaneously To initiate calibration and setting alarm setpoints press and simultaneously To manually reset maximum peak hold press and hold for 5 seconds To initiate the Confidence Beep press while pressing at startup To initiate Sampling Pump recalibration press To acknowledge latched alarms press D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Activating the Detector To activate the detector press in a normal atmosphere 20 9 oxygen Self Test The detector performs the actions in steps 1 9 Manually check that all actions occur 1 If the battery is low LOW flashes the display reads OFF Replace the battery and restart the detector LOW OFF 2 The display shows all elements 3 The detector beeps and flashes 4 The detector briefly turns on the backlight User Downloadable model only 5 and 6 5 The detector tests data card Display advises if card is present and ready for use page 11 6 The display shows the time day and date 10 7 8 9 The display shows the Low and High Alarm setpoints H2S ppm co ppm 235 0020 LEL The display reads tESt test as the detector tests the sensors The oxygen sensor is calibrated automatically Hut of AL If the detector fails steps 1 9 see the section If the Detector Does Not Work D1430 English MultiMediaCard icon is displayed continuously on Black B
36. ox Dataloggers and when card is present in User Downloadable Dataloggers User Downloadable Datalogger Option Test The detector tests the data card The display advises if the card is present and ready for use CArd Ard iS LESE rEAdY D D If the card is missing or malfunctioning the detector beeps and flashes duickly The display advises card error and the detector continues the self test and proceeds to normal operation The detector does not require the data card to be present or functioning to operate Add or change the data card on User Downloadable units at any time The detector supports card insertion and removal while instrument is active GasAlertMax Activating the Detector Sensor Test The pump draws air over the sensors If a sensor fails the self test the audible alarm emits a slow modulating tone and the visual alarm flashes slowly Sensor fail display advises failed sensor 11 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Self Test Pass If the detector passes the self test the detector begins normal operation The display shows the ambient gas readings The detector starts recording the maximum gas exposure and calculating the TWA time weighted average Self Test Fail If the detector fails the self test see the section If the Detector Does Not Work 12 Sampling Pump Test The pump is tested continuously after activat
37. peration nothing to report Sensor codes L Low Sensor low alarm is active H High Sensor high alarm is active T TWA Sensor TWA alarm is active U Dual alarm Low and TWA alarms are active V Dual alarm High and TWA alarms are active O Over range Sensor is over ranged C Calibration Sensor is being calibrated F Failure Sensor has failed self tests 1 Alarm setpoint 1 Recorded reading is the alarm 1 setpoint 2 Alarm setpoint 2 Recorded reading is the alarm 2 setpoint I Appendix A Direct Import to Compatible Programs Table A DATALOGGER STATUS CODES cont Pump codes P Plugged Pump alarm is active F Failure Pump has failed Unit battery status codes Silent Unit is not alarming B Battery Low battery alarm is active C Confidence Confidence beep is active Unit alarm status codes L Low Unit is sounding low alarm H High Unit is sounding high alarm T TWA Unit is sounding TWA alarm M Multi alarm Unit is sounding multi alarm C Calibration Unit is being calibrated P Pump Unit is sounding a pump alarm S Shutdown Unit is performing an automatic shutdown F Failure of self test Unit is sounding self test failure alarm D1430 1084539 English GasAlertMax User Manual When datalogger information is imported into most spreadsheet software it will appear similar to the example below line numbers are included here for clarity Note Some
38. pletes the detector continuously beeps once every 5 seconds gt To tum off the Confidence Beep turn off and then restart the detector 14 User Option Menu User options are 1 Finish options and exit User Options Menu 2 User Downloadable Datalogger model only Adjust real time clock and calendar 3 Disable operation of one or more sensors 4 Enable or disable Pass Code Protection 5 Set latching alarm function To access the options menu press and a simultaneously until the display reads To choose the desired options press or a Press O to select the option To exit the options menu and return to normal operation at any time press when the display shows Finish Options For options 3 and 4 see Maintenance D1430 English USEr GPE 0nS Set F N 9h OPE 10n5 GasAlertMax User Option Menu Latched Alarms User Option Change the Date and Time The detector is shipped with the latching alarm function Time and date adjustments apply only to the User disabled Ifthe gas alarms are set to latch the audible and Downloadable Datalogger detectors visual alarms persist in the event of an alarm condition until the alarm is acknowledged by pressing Detectors are set to Mountain Standard Time standard Models ending with i i ER To enable or disable the latching Set e EU are set to Paris France tim
39. r stops normal operation The display shows LOW periodically until the battery power is depleted Replace the battery See the section Replacing the Battery Note If the Confidence Beep is on the audible alarm does not beep during a Low Battery alarm See the section Confidence Beep Typically the Low Battery Alarm continues for 30 minutes before Automatic Shutdown 23 D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Guidelines Caution The detector must be calibrated using the following gas concentrations H2S 25 ppm CO 100 ppm Methane 2 5 50 LEL and balance air If you do not calibrate all of the sensors use the gas concentration listed above for the target sensor being calibrated When calibrating the detector adhere to the following guidelines 24 CG Q58 Calibration Gas four gas mix is available from BW Technologies See the section Replacement Parts and Accessories Calibration accuracy is never better than the calibration gas accuracy BW Technologies recommends a premium grade calibration gas Gases with NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology traceable accuracy will improve the validity of the calibration Do not use a gas cylinder beyond its expiration date Calibrate a new sensor before use Allow the sensor to stabilize before starting calibration used 60 seconds new 5 minutes Calibrate the detector once every
40. rosoft Excel when handling GasAlertMax User Downloadable Datalogger data files 49 D1430 English User Downloadable Datalogger Operation Appendix A Datalogger Operation User Downloadable Datalogger Support CD Installing Excel Datalog Manager Importing Data Files GasAlertMax User Manual User Downloadable Datalogger Operation Datalogger operation is automatic and requires no settings The interval is factory set at 1 sample each 5 seconds standard and may not be changed Special sample rates may be requested at time of order The card icon is displayed on all screens if a card is present and functioning Cards are not present for non datalogger models always present on black box models and optionally present on user downloadable models For user downloadable models only removing the memory card will cause a Card Out message and a brief alarm Inserting the card will cause a Card In message and a beep Appendix A User Downloadable Datalogger Operation The Fail Alarm and card icons will blink if the card malfunctions and the low battery alarm will sound This also occurs on black box models if the data card is removed Cards are PC and Macintosh compatible with appropriate adapters data for user accessible models is comma separated values CSV format The data order is e Date day time e HS CO LEL O2 e H2S TWA CO TWA e Status Codes serial number Recorded data includes
41. s four times before the detector returns to normal operation 1 Press and simultaneously The display shows fmm CAL on 2 0 E The audible alarm beeps once Auto Zero and Oxygen Sensor Calibration 26 The display flashes auto zero while the detector automatically zeroes the H2S CO and LEL sensors and calibrates the oxygen sensor The audible alarm then beeps twice Sensor Fail Auto Zero egg Err LEL Note Do not apply the calibration gas until the display shows a flashing gas cylinder otherwise the auto zero step will fail If a sensor fails the display advises error ERR and skips the span for the failed sensor s Other sensors span normally Press to exit Then restart calibration in an atmosphere that is clear of the targeted gases If the auto zero fails a second time restart the detector to test the sensors D1430 English Pass Code Protect If the detector is pass code protected after a successful Auto Zero the detector will ask for the pass code before proceeding to Auto Span and Alarm Setpoints Pass Code Protect Activated Before setting span the display will advise if the detector is pass code protected The display will advise Calibration is locked Then display requests the Pass Code Set PLEASE PASS SEE EntEr COdE CodE The Set up down arrow icon lights to prompt entry of the three digit
42. t Parts and Accessories Periodically test the sensor s response to gas by exposing the detector to a targeted gas concentration that exceeds the High Alarm setpoint Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated Prior to each day s usage sensitivity must be tested on a known concentration of the target combustible gas methane etc equivalent to 25 50 of full scale concentration accuracy must be within 0 to 20 of actual Accuracy may be corrected by recalibrating the instrument Calibrate the detector before first time use and then at least once every 90 days Do not turn off the detector during a work shift Turning off the detector resets the TWA time weighted average and maximum gas exposure values to 0 See the section Alarms It is recommended that the accuracy of the GasAlertMax be checked with known concentration calibration gas before each day s use and immediately after any known exposure to contaminants D1430 English GasAlertMax User Manual AWarnings cont Make sure the pump filter is not blocked The LEL sensor is factory calibrated to methane If monitoring a different combustible gas calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas High off scale LEL readings may indicate an explosive concentration Protect the LEL sensor from exposure to lead compounds silicones and chlorinated hydrocarbons Although certain organic vapors such as leaded gasoline and halogena
43. ted hydrocarbons may temporarily inhibit sensor performance in most cases the sensor will recover after calibration Any rapid up scaling reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous Use only Black amp Decker VersaPak batteries properly charged and installed in the detector case See the section Replacement Parts and Accessories Only charge batteries using BW Technologies charger such as the D4 VP130 and D4 VP140 Do not use any other charger Failure to observe this precaution could lead to fire or explosion Do not change or charge batteries in a hazardous location Doing so will impair the Intrinsic Safety of the unit and may lead to fire or explosion Read and observe all instructions and precautions in the literature provided with the charger Failure to do so may result in fire electric shock or other forms of personal injury or property damage D1430 English GasAlertMax Safety Information Read First Caution To avoid possible damage to the detector gt Extended exposure of the GasAlertMax to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress a detector element which can seriously affect its performance If an alarm occurs due to high concentration of combustible gases recalibration should be performed or if needed the sensor replaced Do not test the combustible sensors response with a butane cigarette
44. tem to Microsoft Excel Start Excel Datalog Manager aa Import Your Data File After starting the E D M wizard you are required to select a few options telling the wizard where to find the data file 1 Start The first screen asks you to click Next to begin the data file import 2 File Location Click Browse to locate your data file Once located highlight the file and Click Open then Next to move to the next option Data files may be imported from the hard disk or directly from the MultiMediaCard containing the data The import process does not modify or erase the original data 3 Archive Back up of Data File This option enables you to create a complete backup copy of the original card data Click the Browse button to select the location to place the backup data file Once finished click Next Backups can be loaded into Excel or other compatible programs at any time 4 Location Of Final File Use this step to select the location of the finished Excel data workbook The data file will be sorted imported into Excel formatted and saved as an Excel workbook file Once finished click Next Note The data file may take several minutes to transfer from the card read and sort in E D M Appendix A Excel Datalog Manager E D M 5 Select Filter This step allows the user to filter the 6 Finish Click on Finish to import the data into Excel original files down to a con
45. venient manageable size and open the Finished Excel data workbook without losing any critical information Select all logged data or select to include only every 2 3 or etc entry without losing any critical information Once finished click Next Note This option does not remove or delete data from the original data file or any archived file only the final Excel workbook is affected Records involving alarm conditions failures calibrations battery warnings or other important events will not be filtered and will appear in the final Excel Workbook in their entirety If the confidence beep is used on the datalogging instrument this step has no effect EDM will not filter out records where the confidence beep is active D1430 1084539 English GasAlertMax User Manual Direct Import to Compatible Programs Information from this point on only applies to users who are not using the E D M plug in The following information applies to direct data import into Excel and other compatible programs To use the datalogger data insert the data card into a computer adapter and open the data file LOGFILEO CSV using spreadsheet or database software Word processors and text editors may also be used but performance may be poor since the datalogger file is at least 8 megabytes in size Table A DATALOGGER STATUS CODES Character Meaning Explanation General codes No code Normal o
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