Manual - Analox Military Systems
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1. 17 5 10 Global alarm 18 5 11 Alarm latching 18 5 12 Alarm imuling 18 5 13 Quiet 18 5 14 Data l gging 19 5 15 Mam 19 5 16 uet 20 5 17 Time weighted average TWA monitoring of carbon 20 5 18 Maintenance reminders uoce ee ea 21 5 19 Calibration reminders rrt een 21 5 20 Sensor replacement reminders essent 21 5 21 gcc M 22 5 22 Troubleshooting anua eg et reete rho oct pen 22 6 Maintenance 23 6 1 Spares amp accessories 23 6 2 87 1 10 721 112 RE 24 6 3 Sensor calibration 24 6 4 Oxygen sensor replacement sse ener nnne nennen en 26 SSMO hl EE 33 7 SPOCHICAUONS TER 34 B tiie taeda 36 8 1 25 2 21 dette a codeine denne ete Erde ee reet cu Er deux 36 8 2 Oxygen sensor 36 NA LO2. due a calibration and also when replacement of the sensor is due Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 16 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 9 Gas alarms The Analox Aspida has a range of configurable alarms to warn the user of potentially dangerous atmospheres For each gas sensor fitted to the device up to 3 configurable alarms are available In the case of carbon dioxide an extra time weighted average TWA alarm is provided See section 5 17 for more details In the case of an alarm condition being detected the horn will activate giving an audible warning to the user At the same time the red alarm indicators will flash The device also has a vibrating alert to accompany gas alarms When an alarm is triggered the unit will vibrate vibration limited to 10 seconds when man down detection is enabled The unit will not vibrate whilst connected to USB or the charger A gas alarm condition will also be shown on the display giving a clear indication of the gas that has triggered the alarm In the case of an alarm the gas warning symbol will appear below the gas reading which will be surrounded by a flashing border as shown below 9 Figure 5 The main gas display showing that carbon dioxide levels have triggered alarm Each alarm is configurable as either high going or low going In the case of a high going alarm if the gas value exceeds the configurable set point the alarm wil
3. ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual Analox Ltd 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park North Yorkshire TS9 5PT UK T 44 0 1642 711400 F 44 0 1642 713900 W www analox net E info analox net ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual List of Contents 1 Safety inform ti n ana dann dees ated 3 2 Package contents Checklist or nee et daniel niece 4 3 Aspida devices overview 424444 6 3 1 cASpida main features Ammann einen era 8 A eite UE a perd 9 4 1 Installation of the Sub Aspida amp HBOT 2 9 4 1 Installation of the ADM 9 4 2 Gaining access to the ADM 10 4 3 Bater 15 11 4 4 Charging the Analox 12 EO CuMEL 13 5 1 ivre naiiIpei e 13 5 2 Switching the device on off ssssssssssssssssseseee enne nente nnns nennen 13 5 3 User registration engeren aka 13 5 4 The main display een 14 55 Screen saver suos Dude ee eee sert ee apr secado cte CE Dra and dec 14 56 EE ui EIC m 15 5 7 uc 15 5 8 menu 4 1 000000 entente intent innen 16 SSMEECEIICI UNA EUREN ER
4. On start up a username is selected and all subsequent gas information is logged internally against the selected user ID Users can be registered to a device using the Aspida configuration software See the Aspida configuration software for instructions On device power up if a single user is registered the username will be displayed for a few seconds after which the device will operate normally If 2 users are registered both usernames will be displayed in a menu for the user to select Pressing the button will cycle between highlighted usernames The i button will select the highlighted user NOTE If a user is not selected within 2 minutes of start up a no user ID will be selected automatically and the device will proceed to run normally During these two minutes a reminder beep will be sounded to prompt the user to select an ID NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 13 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 4 The main display Under normal operation gas values for each of the sensors fitted are shown in their own window along with the description of the gas type and measurement units The current gas value for each sensor will be updated on the display once per second 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 Figure 3 Dual sensor display left single sensor display right 1 Man down detection enabled icon 2 Clock 3 Measured gas types dual sensor 4 Measure
5. and hence the sensor output will deplete over time After a 12 month period of service an oxygen sensor should be replaced with a fresh sensor Contact supplier for a replacement sensor A WARNING Before replacing the sensor ensure the device is switched off disconnect from any USB cable or charger Open the battery compartment and remove the batteries from the device WARNING The sensor in the Aspida is an electrochemical device and contains a caustic electrolyte The sensors are themselves sealed and do not under normal circumstances present a healtn hazard however if leakage of the Potassium Hydroxide electrolyte has occurred use rubber gloves and wear chemical splash goggles to handle and clean up and do not allow the electrolyte onto any part of your body or clothing Rinse contaminated surfaces with water In the event that you do come into contact with the electrolyte wash the contaminated part with copious amounts of water For ADM Aspida s section 4 2 should be followed to gain access to the instrument To replace the oxygen sensor 1 Remove the top 4 screws see Figure 2 from the device using a cross head screwdriver as shown in Figure 16 Retain the screws along with the sealing washers Figure 16 Remove the sensor cap screws Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 26 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 2 Gently remove the sensor cap as shown in Figure 17 P Figure 17
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7. 5 years For Sub Aspida Accuracy at standard temperature and pressure 1 of full scale 2 of reading For HBOT Aspida Accuracy at standard 1 of full scale 2 of reading at temperature 950 to 1050 mbara ambient pressure 2 of full scale 2 of reading otherwise Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 34 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual For ADM Aspida Accuracy at standard temperature and pressure 1 of full scale 2 of reading Oxygen sensor where fitted Sensor type Electrochemical Range 0 1 to 2000 0 mbar ppO 0 1 to 100 0 O at 1000mbara Response time T90 lt 30 seconds Sensor life span 1 year expected For HBOT and Sub Aspida Accuracy 1 of full scale For ADM Aspida Accuracy at standard temperature and pressure 1 of full scale N A LO Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 Page 35 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 8 Disposal 81 WEEE statement 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 8 2 Oxygen sensor disposal The oxygen sensor used contains toxic compounds irrespective of physical condition It should be disposed of according to local waste management requirements and environmental legislation It should not be burnt since it may evolve toxic fumes Document Ref PSA 81 1
8. Page 6 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual HBOT Aspida overview Reinforcement of the unit allows for the HBOT Aspida to provide accurate pressure compensated O2 and CO2 readings across an extended pressure range of 800 to 3000 mbar absolute HBOT Aspida factory default settings Parameter Setting O2 Alarms Vol 18 19 5 23 CO2 Alarms SEV 0 5 1 5 4 Alarm Latch State Non latching Alarm Muting State Mutable Man down State Disabled Logging Rate 30 seconds ADM Aspida overview The ADM Aspida is a static panel system that offers continuous monitoring of O2 CO or dual gas ADM Aspida factory default settings Parameter Setting O2 Alarms Vol Version 18 19 5 23 2 Alarms Vol Version 0 5 1 5 4 Alarm Latch State Non latching Alarm Muting State Mutable Man down State Disabled Logging Rate 30 seconds NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 7 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 31 Aspida main features Figure 1 Main features Alarm fault and OK indicators Carbon dioxide gas port Cancel exit panic alarm button Cycle button Confirm on off button Oxygen gas port if sensor fitted OLED display Horn Beltloop mount point 0 Charger socket 1 USB communication socket 2 Battery compartments 3 Lanyard pin 4 Breather pressure equalisation hole do not cover Doc
9. Remove the sensor cap WARNING Do not touch the inside of the instrument other than as noted in these instructions without appropriate anti static precautions 3 Locate the alignment rib on the sensor extraction tool as shown in Figure 18 Figure 18 Locate the alignment rib NA LO Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 Page 27 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 4 Gently slide the sensor extraction tool over the oxygen sensor right hand sensor being careful not to cause damage to the carbon dioxide sensor left hand sensor if fitted Ensure that the alignment rib on the extraction tool lines up with the alignment marker on the Aspida case as shown in Figure 19 w Figure 19 Align the extraction tool 5 The extraction tool should now be positioned as shown in Figure 20 Figure 20 Correct extraction tool position Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 28 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 6 Squeeze the grip on the extraction tool so as to achieve a firm hold on the oxygen sensor as shown in Figure 21 Figure 21 Squeeze the extraction tool 7 Lift the extraction tool vertically away from the device and the oxygen sensor should lift out of its socket as shown in Figure 22 Figure 22 Removing the oxygen sensor 8 Remove the old sensor from the extraction tool by gently pushing the sensor from the wide top end of the extraction tool whilst not squee
10. to internal memory at a rate configurable through the user software The device is capable of storing over 7 days of continuous data All data is logged with a date and time stamp and where multiple users are registered with the device each set of readings is logged against the selected user ID The data log can be downloaded from the device for analysis using the Aspida configuration software See the Aspida configuration software manual for instructions 5 15 Man down alarm The Analox Aspida is equipped with a man down alarm which is disabled by default If the man down alarm feature is enabled the Aspida device will monitor any movement the device is subject to If the user who is wearing the alarm is somehow incapacitated an alarm will be sounded to alert others in the nearby area of the accident NOTE By default the feature is disabled Enabling or disabling the alarm is performed using the Aspida configuration software see the section on alarm settings for further details If the man down feature is enabled the device will sound a low volume pre warning alarm after it detects no movement over a period of 4 minutes The pre warning alarm will sound for a period of 1 minute during which a simple shaking of the device or pressing the button will reset the alarm timer If after this 1 minute period there has still been no movement detected then the device will activate its ultra loud siren to warn others of the incident Once the hig
11. Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 Page 1 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 2 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 1 Safety information WARNING Read the safety information fully before using the aspida WARNING Do NOT attempt to charge the batteries while the device is inside the hyperbaric chamber High volume audible alarm The Aspida employs high volume warning alarms with a sound pressure level at 1m of 95dB in the case of normal gas alarms and up to 110dB in the case of the man down alarm As the man down sounder is disabled by default when supplied but may be user enabled care should be taken to minimise exposure to the sounder The aspida unit should always be worn away from the head in order to minimise close range exposure to the alarm WARNING The 110dB man down alarm can when enabled be manually activated at any time by holding the x button if the panic alarm is configured to be available Care should be taken not to activate this alarm when the Aspida unit is in close proximity to the ears WARNING Do NOT exceed 2 bar min atmospheric pressure change when using the HBOT Aspida Electrochemical oxygen sensor The oxygen sensor used in the Aspida is an electrochemical sensor which contains potassium hydroxide Under normal conditions the sensor is sealed To prevent leakage the unit must not be exposed to temperatures outsid
12. Sub Aspida User Manual 5 21 Faults If at any point during operation the device detects a fault an audible alarm will be sounded and the amber indicator will flash A fault will also be indicated by a symbol on the display top bar If the fault is related to a particular sensor the sensor window will show and the symbol will be shown below the sensor s gas reading window as shown below A fault alarm can be acknowledged by pressing the A 5 22 Troubleshooting contacted button T 5 Figure 11 Display showing carbon dioxide sensor fault WARNING If at any time the GREEN OK indicator is not flashing and the AMBER FAULT indicator is flashing the Aspida must not be used and the supplier should be Symptom Possible cause Action Device does not switch on batteries or incorrectly Check that batteries are inserted orientated batteries correctly Device does not switch on Batteries are flat Check that the batteries are inserted correctly and are rechargeable NiMH then perform a device charge Batteries will not charge L Batteries not be Check that the batteries fitted shown flashing rechargeable type are the rechargeable NiMH batteries supplied with the Aspida Batteries will not charge L Aged batteries causing a charge Contact supplier for information shown flashing fault about replacing rechargeable batteries Batteries will not charge 1 21 No b
13. ain menu An example is shown in Figure 8 a m Figure 8 Oxygen sensor information 5 19 Calibration reminders When a sensor is due for a re calibration the calibration due reminder symbol will be displayed flashing below the reading of the sensor that is due calibration as shown in Figure 9 This symbol will continue to flash until a calibration has been performed mM 5 Figure 9 Carbon dioxide calibration due reminder In the case of an oxygen sensor the calibration due reminder will be cleared upon a successful calibration In the case of a carbon dioxide sensor the reminder will only be cleared once a zero and span calibration have been performed consecutively See the Calibration section of this manual for details of how to calibrate the sensors 5 20 Sensor replacement reminders Oxygen sensors will need to be periodically replaced as they deplete When an oxygen sensor is due to be replaced the replacement due reminder icon will be displayed flashing below the sensor s gas reading as shown in Figure 10 See section 6 4 for details of how to replace the oxygen sensor The sensor replacement reminder can only be reset by using the Aspida configuration software See the Aspida configuration software manual for details of how to reset the sensor replacement reminder 9 5 Figure 10 Oxygen replacement due reminder NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 21 ADM HBOT amp
14. are more options beyond the edges of the visible menu Advancing the menu cursor past the end of the visible menu will reveal the extra menu items Pressing the button when the chosen option is highlighted will select that option Pressing 9 at any time whilst the menu is shown will return to the main gas display NA LO Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 Page 15 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 8 Common menu items Menu Icon Function Information Selecting this menu item will display a screen with information related to the specific device such as serial number and firmware version e Back Selecting back exits the menu and returns to the main gas display Carbon dioxide calibration carbon dioxide configurations only COL Select this option to perform a calibration of the carbon dioxide sensor This feature is described in further detail in the section 6 3 Oxygen calibration oxygen configurations only Select this option to CAL im 05 perform a calibration of the oxygen sensor This feature is described further detail in the section 6 3 Carbon dioxide sensor information carbon dioxide configurations CO only This option displays a page which gives information about when the sensor is next due a calibration Oxygen sensor information oxygen configurations only This option 02 displays a page which gives information about when the sensor is next
15. atteries fitted Check that rechargeable shown batteries are fitted Battery charge completes but Battery ageing reduced battery Contact supplier for information battery life is short capacity about replacing rechargeable batteries Flashing symbol underneath The sensor is due Refer to section 6 2 of this gas reading recalibration manual for instructions Flashing symbol underneath oxygen gas reading The oxygen sensor is due to be replaced Refer to section 6 4 of this manual for instructions Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 Page 22 NALO ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 6 Maintenance 6 1 Spares amp accessories PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Aspida download kit comprising 9300 1008K 1 x software disk 1 x USB lead 9300 1009K Wall mount clip 9300 1010 Leather belt clip with press stud fastener 9V DC UK Charger For Sub amp HBOT 0 Aspida s only 9V DC Euro Charger For Sub amp HBOT 2822 0007A Aspidae only 9V DC US Charger For Sub amp HBOT 2822 0008A Aspida s only 9V DC Aust Charger For Sub amp HBOT 2822 0011A Aspida s only 2822 0035 m Charger PSU For ADM Aspida PGA 607 9V DC Car Charger ADM Aspida mounting brackets Optional P0192401 to replace ties and bases ADM Aspida fixing kit Comprises four M5 P0132 602 cage E and four M5x2mm Pozi Pan screws ADM Aspida battery backup Comprises two P0132603 NiMH re chargea
16. ble batteries PGA 401DK Dual calibration adaptor PGA 401SK Single calibration adaptor 2 calibration gas kit comprising 1 x 201 3 CO2 in 2 PGA 611 1 x 201 100 2 1 x Fine control valve and tubing C2 calibration gas kit comprising 1 x 201 2196 O2 in N2 PSA 612 1 x 201 100 2 1 x Fine control valve and tubing 9100 1060RK Replacement O2 sensor and extraction kit NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 23 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 6 2 Calibration The sensors within the Aspida device should be calibrated periodically to compensate for the effect of aging It is therefore important that the sensors are periodically re calibrated The regularity of calibration depends upon the sensor e Carbon dioxide sensors should be calibrated every 12 months e Oxygen sensors should be calibrated every months and also when a new sensor is installed Additionally if the unit is dropped or accidentally immersed this can affect the oxygen sensor calibration so recalibration may be required See section 6 5 below in case of accidental immersion Since charging the batteries causes the unit to heat up which in turn causes some variation in readings it is inadvisable to calibrate the unit when actively charging the batteries or soon after 6 3 Sensor calibration Each Aspida offers an on device calibration feature The set of calibrations available on each Aspida type are shown in the table below In o
17. d gas values dual sensor 5 Measured gas units dual sensor 6 Quiet mode enabled icon Atmospheric pressure mBar Battery status icon Measured gas type single sensor 0 Measured gas value single sensor 4 7 8 9 1 11 Measured gas units single sensor NOTE The ADM Aspida does not include a pressure sensor it has a fixed atmospheric pressure reading of 1000 mbar This value is displayed as above but will remain at 1000 mbar 5 5 Screen saver The screen saver function is intended to extend the battery life of an Aspida and reduce screen burn in If the user does not operate any buttons for one minute then the screen saver when enabled will automatically dim the display Pressing any button will wake the device from screen saver mode If the device is connected to the charger or connected to a PC via USB the screensaver will not be shown but the display will still dim as normal During screen saver mode gas values are still monitored as normal Any gas alarm will wake the display from screen saver immediately and the main gas display will be shown It is possible to enable disable the screen saver option via the supplied PC software 5 NOTE For the ADM aspida the pressure reading is fixed at 1000 mbar Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 Page 14 NALO ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 6 Battery status The battery status icon is shown in the top right hand corner of the disp
18. e the specified range or be exposed to organic vapours which may cause physical damage to the body of the sensor The unit must not be stored in areas containing organic solvents or in flammable liquid stores NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 3 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 2 Package contents checklist Sub Aspida a Analox Aspida main unit b 2xAA rechargeable batteries Wall mounting plate Including fixing kit or belt clip attachment only one supplied d Charger power supply to suit e USB communication cable f Software disc 9 Quick start guide h Calibration adaptor HBOT Aspida a Analox Aspida main unit b 2xAA rechargeable batteries Wall mounting plate Including fixing kit d Charger power supply to suit e USB communication cable f Software disc 9 Quick start guide h Calibration adaptor Test certificate Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 4 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual ADM Aspida a ADM panel mount main unit b Universal charger power supply Including adaptors Quick start guide d Calibration adaptor Including 300mm of tubing single or dual NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 5 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 3 Aspida devices overview The Analox Aspida is a purpose designed compact portable gas monitor capable of continuous monitoring of both carbon diox
19. ggered when the calculated TWA value exceeds the TWA set point This alarm is set by default to the UK HSE recommended OEL for carbon dioxide of 5000ppm 0 5 When this alarm is triggered the red indicators vibration and horn warnings will activate as with other gas alarms In the case of a TWA alarm a TWA symbol will be shown below the carbon dioxide reading on the display as shown below The TWA alarm is the lowest priority alarm and as such will be over ridden by any gas alarms triggered by a short term increase in carbon dioxide levels kr 1 5 Figure 7 main gas display showing that to user has exceeded their TWA exposure to carbon dioxide As with the standard gas alarms the TWA alarm can also be fully configured using the Aspida configuration software Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 20 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 18 Maintenance reminders The Aspida has the ability to track the due dates for the various maintenance tasks that are required during the products life and will display a warning symbol on the display when a maintenance task is due Reminders will be shown for the following tasks Sensor calibration due carbon dioxide and oxygen sensors Sensor replacement due oxygen sensors only The due dates for maintenance tasks dd mm yyyy can be viewed at any time by accessing l l l the sensor information screen for each sensor by selecting either 2 or u from the m
20. h volume alarm has been activated the alarm can only be cancelled by pressing the button During a man down alarm condition following screen will be shown Figure 6 Display shown when the man down alarm is triggered alarm enabled If the device is detached from the user s person and left on a stationary surface the man down condition will be triggered This can lead to unintentional activation of the very high volume siren As this siren sounds in excess of 100dB this may be potentially harmful to hearing To avoid nuisance alarms the device should be switched off when left unattended WARNING Care must be taken whilst using the Aspida device with the man down NOTE The man down high volume siren causes a large strain on the Aspida s batteries and as such the expected operating period for the device is significantly reduced if the man down alert is frequently triggered or allowed to run for extended periods of time NOTE Use in a moving vehicle may provide enough movement to defeat the man down detection NOTE Man down is disabled if the instrument is connected to USB or charger NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 19 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 16 Panic alarm In cases where a worker is in distress and still conscious it is possible to activate the ultra loud siren manually To activate the panic alarm press and hold the button for a minimum of 1 second 5 17 Time weighted ave
21. he oxygen reading should be checked frequently in fresh air during the first few hours of operation with a new oxygen sensor To ensure the sensor replacement reminder icon occurs at the correct time for the new sensor the reminder should be reset using the Aspida configuration software See the Aspida software configuration manual for instructions Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 32 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 6 5 Cleaning The Aspida units should be cleaned using a damp cloth only Abrasive or solvent products should not be used The only exception to this is if the unit has been accidentally immersed in dirty or salt water In this situation only the gas sensing ports should be rinsed with a gentle flow of clean water before leaving the unit to dry to ensure the pores of the membranes over the sensors are not blocked by dirt or salt The unit should be turned off after accidental immersion and not turned on again until it has completely dried After accidental immersion and rinsing if necessary excess water should be shaken from the unit then the unit must be allowed to air dry completely before using This may take a few hours in cool or damp conditions during which time unit should be left turned off If the unit is turned on whilst the membrane is damp the reading will be low due to excess water vapour often enough to cause an alarm and will also drift as the water evaporates If t
22. he unit is recalibrated whilst the membrane is still damp this drift will continue so invalidating the calibration For this reason after accidental immersion the unit should be left in a dry environment to completely dry before subsequent use N A LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 33 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 7 Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 50C Operating pressure 800 to 1200 mbar Sub Aspida 800 to 3000 mbar HBOT Aspida Atmospheric pressure ADM Aspida Display High visibility Organic Light Emitting Diode OLED display Alarm horn 95dB 9 30cm 110dB man down alarm LED indicators 1 x Green OK 1 x Amber Fault 3 x Red Alarm Internal data log 1 log every 30 seconds for at least 7 days of continuous use Batteries 2 2100 mAh AA batteries Battery discharge time 12 hours under normal operation passive atmospheric monitoring minimal user interaction no alarms Battery lifespan 2 years Battery charge time 4 5 hours from flat Charger power supply rating 9v DC to 0 55A DC jack 5 5x12 0x2 1mm centre ve Calibration adapter max flow 0 5 l min EMC performance Portable unit fully satisfies MIL STD 461F Charger compliant 14cm for emissions RE101 2004 108 EC Carbon dioxide sensor where fitted Sensor type Analox infra red MIR Range 0 01 to 50 00 mbar ppCO 0 01 to 5 00 at 1000mbara Response time T90 60 seconds Sensor life span
23. ide CO2 and oxygen O2 Each instrument in the Aspida family gives clear audible and visible warning of potentially dangerous gas levels A high resolution Organic Light Emitting Diode OLED display shows clear live gas levels in all light conditions Analox Aspida is housed in a robust IP65 splash proof enclosure The instrument operates using rechargeable battery technology allowing it to run for more than 12 hours continuously between charges An Analox Aspida allows for easy replacement of the rechargeable batteries with standard AA non rechargeable batteries in circumstances where recharging is not possible Sub Aspida overview The inclusion of a pressure sensor in the Sub Aspida provides accurate pressure compensated O2 and 2 readings across 800 to 1200mbar pressure The inclusion of a belt clip attachment allows for secure and comfortable attachment of the Sub Aspida to clothing for portable personal protection Sub Aspida factory default settings Parameter Seiting 2 Alarms Vol Version mbar ppO versions 18 180 mbar ppOs 19 596 195 mbar ppOs 2396 230 mbar CO2 Alarms Vol Version mbar ppCO versions 0 596 5 mbar ppCO 1 596 15 mbar ppCOs 496 40 mbar gt 0 5 TWA Alarm 5 mbar ppCO TWA Alarm Alarm Latch State Non latching Alarm Muting State Mutable Man down State Disabled Logging Rate 30 seconds Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO
24. l be activated The 3 gas alarms are also ranked in order of priority so that if a more dangerous level of gas is detected the user is notified Example Two low going alarms are normally configured for detection of low oxygen levels e Priority 1 alarm is configured as a low going alarm with a set point of 18 0 or 180mBar e Priority 2 alarm is configured as a low going alarm with a set point of 19 5 or 195mBar If using this setup the detected level of oxygen falls below 19 5 priority 2 alarm will be activated The red indicators vibration and horn will all activate pulsing at a moderate rate and a visual warning will be given on screen The oxygen value will be highlighted and the gas warning symbol shown below the reading If the detected oxygen level falls further so that it is below 18 0 priority 1 alarm will be activated This alarm is of a higher priority than the priority 2 alarm so the urgency of the alarm will be increased The indicators vibration and horn will begin to pulse more rapidly to indicate that the severity of the alarm has increased There is also normally a priority 3 alarm is configured as a high going oxygen alarm with a set point of 23 0 or 230mBar NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 17 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 10 Global alarm options There are three configurable options which affect all of the Analox Aspida s alarms Muting latching and quiet options are
25. lay This icon gives a representative indication of the power remaining in the batteries As the batteries run down from full to empty the battery icon will be displayed in various states Icon Battery status m mE Battery sufficiently charged dT EI Battery low C Battery nearly empty Approx 1 hour of operation flashing remaining A reminder beep will sound periodically v The device is powered from the mains charger The icon will be shown next to the battery icon The device is attached to and powered by a computer via USB cable The USB symbol will be shown instead of the battery icon in addition to if charging NOTE Due to the nature of the battery type the battery status icon may temporarily indicate a capacity higher than the true remaining battery capacity upon switch on This effect is usually seen in devices which have been switched off for an extended period of time The true battery status will be indicated within a few minutes of power up 5 7 Menus The device main menu can be accessed by pressing the em button This will display a menu screen similar to the one shown below x 6 St 8 Figure 4 A typical menu NOTE The menu icons displayed will vary depending on the configuration of the device and the sensor fitted Press ap to cycle through the menu options and highlight the chosen option If an arrow is present at either end of the menu it indicates that there
26. muted The mutable alarms option can be set using the Aspida configuration software If the alarm muting option is set on the device any active alarm can be silenced by pressing the button whilst in an alarm state Pressing will deactivate the horn and the vibration The red indicators and the on screen warning will continue to flash until the alarm condition is cleared by safe levels of gas In the case where a lower priority alarm has been muted and a higher priority alarm is triggered the alarms will be un muted Example If a priority 2 alarm is activated and muted and the detected gas level changes so as to activate a priority 1 alarm the horn and vibration will re activate to warn the user of the increased severity A muted alarm will not be un muted in the case where the alarm level drops to a lower priority 5 13 Quiet alarms Sometimes it is desirable to suppress the audible indication when alarm is triggered The Analox Aspida provides an option to allow alarms to be silenced The quiet alarms option can be set using the Aspida configuration software The display will indicate quiet mode with an icon in the status area Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 18 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 14 Data logging The Analox Aspida has a built in data logging facility which will automatically log gas readings for all fitted sensors and pressure whenever the device is active Readings are logged
27. nalox should be used when attempting to charge batteries within the device using the mains charger Do NOT attempt to charge the batteries in the HBOT Aspida while the device is inside the hyperbaric chamber Do not attempt to charge the device using a mains charger other than the one supplied with the device Use of an incorrect mains charger may damage the device and invalidate the warranty The battery cover should always be securely fitted before performing a charge With the mains charger disconnected from the wall outlet insert the power jack into the socket on the rear ofthe Aspida device Insert the mains charger into the wall outlet Switch on the mains at the wall outlet NOTE The unit can be charged whilst switched on or switched off The following lists the conditions that may be observed during a charge Battery icon state Audible warning Charge status d EH animated None Charging charge setup CH mu animated None Charging ES gt EEA animated Nene a 5 hours remain m Success beep Charge complete tJ flashing Fault beep Charge fault Batteries not rechargeable wal Fault beep No batteries The normal charge period for a set of fully discharged batteries is approximately 4 5 hours WARNING During charging the device will warm up This effect is normal It is however suggested that the device is charged indoors at room temperature to ensure a full cha
28. oving batteries from the device ensure that it is switched off and that the mains charger and USB cable are disconnected Figure 2 Battery compartment Battery compartment access screw Sensor compartment access screws Battery compartments WARNING should be taken when inserting batteries paying particular attention A to the orientation of each battery Markings on the inside of the battery compartment indicate the correct battery orientation Incorrect orientation of the batteries may result in damage to the device Batteries should be inserted by hand without use of tools using reasonable force only NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 11 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 4 4 A Charging the Analox Aspida WARNING The following safety warnings should be observed before attempting to charge the Analox Aspida Analox Aspida should only be charged when the batteries supplied with the product are fitted Attempting to recharge non rechargeable alkaline batteries will in most cases result in an aborted charge and this will be indicated by a flashing icon on the display However connecting the mains charger whilst using alkaline batteries is not recommended and may result in damage to the device The Analox Aspida may be used with standard rechargeable AA batteries which have been charged using a third party charging device However only NiMH batteries provided by A
29. rage TWA monitoring of carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is toxic to the human body as concentrations increase Short term exposure to the gas can be potentially lethal Longer term exposure to more moderate levels of carbon dioxide can also be detrimental to health so health and safety bodies such as UK HSE define occupational exposure levels OEL for the gas These OELs provide a recommended safe exposure to carbon dioxide whilst under working conditions The occupational exposure levels are based on a calculated time weighted average TWA level of carbon dioxide in any one 24 hour period The TWA calculation is based on average carbon dioxide levels weighted to an assumed standard 8 hour daily working shift The Analox Aspida has a facility which automatically calculates a TWA value on a per user basis When a user powers on the device and selects a user ID the Analox Aspida begins calculating and continuously updating that users own TWA The device also takes into account any historic data from the last 24 hours which is relevant to the selected user TWA data is logged alongside the actual gas readings in the internal data log NOTE If no users IDs are registered to the device the TWA values will all be attributed to a default user An alarm feature is provided which will warn of a high TWA exposure to carbon dioxide In addition to the normal 3 available gas alarms per sensor carbon dioxide sensors have a 4 alarm priority 4 which is tri
30. rder for a calibration due notification to be cleared for a particular sensor the user must perform all of the calibrations available for the sensor For example an ADM Aspida requires both a low and high oxygen calibration to be performed using calibration gas in order to clear a calibration due notification whereas a Sub Aspida and a HBOT Aspida need only a high oxygen calibration in fresh air Aspida type Carbon dioxide Oxygen calibrations calibrations available on available on device device Sub Aspida High and low High cal fresh air only HBOT Aspida High and low High cal fresh air only ADM Aspida High and low High and low calibration of the unit will cause an inaccuracy of the displayed and alarmed values WARNING Always ensure that the calibration gas is suitable for use Inaccuracy in Certified calibration gas should always be used when calibrating CO sensors HBOT Aspida For accurate measurements of high concentrations of Analox would recommend that the device is calibrated 100 To perform a sensor calibration 1 Press the ED button to access the device menu CAL 2 Use the m button multiple times to highlight the Oz icon initially off the display to the right and press Gn 3 Using the Band Gn Buttons and and icons adjust the displayed value to the correct calibration value corresponding to the calibration gas used 4 When correctly set confirm the calibration u
31. rge cycle completes Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 12 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 5 Operation 51 Button functions The Analox Aspida has three buttons that are used as follows Button Function e Power on off e e Confirm e Select button E e Show device menu e Cycle through options ES e Cancel e Return to main screen 5 2 Switching the device on off To switch the Analox Aspida on press the 2 button After a few seconds the main gas display screen will be shown If multiple user names are registered to the device then the user name selection screen will be shown instead See the section User registration for further instructions On start up the sensors have a short warm up period Live gas values will not be displayed until the sensors have completed their warm up Typically for oxygen the warm up takes 15 seconds and for carbon dioxide the warm up takes 30 seconds Sensor warm up will be shown on the display To switch off the device from the main display press and hold the button until the screen goes blank then release the button To return to the main display from the menu system press and release the button as required to exit the menus NOTE The device cannot be turned off when powered from USB 5 3 User registration The Analox Aspida allows for registration of up to two usernames This allows users to share use of the device
32. s then re insert the M5 x 25mm Pozi Pan screws through and tighten The diagram below shows the exploded view of the ADM installation 4 2 Gaining access to the ADM Aspida To gain access to the ADM Aspida for either USB connection or sensor change the following steps should be followed Firstly remove the ADM Aspida from the instrument panel by removing the four M5 x 25mm Pozi Pan screws Turning the ADM Aspida over remove the two left most screws and washers from the tie bases You should now be able to remove the Aspida main unit from the panel and be able to remove the battery cover as described in section 4 3 Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 10 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 4 3 Battery installation The Analox Sub and HBOT Aspida s are powered by a pair of standard AA batteries The devices can be powered using the NiMH re chargeable batteries included in the product package or using a pair of standard alkaline non rechargeable batteries The Analox ADM Aspida is powered by a universal mains adaptor 90 264VAC to 9VDC with a 2 1mm x 5 5mm x 12mm DC jack plug centre pin positive Battery backup is available as an optional extra this can be supplied by Analox see spares and accessories list at section 6 1 To gain access to the battery compartment undo the screw in the centre of the battery cover on the rear of the device and lift the cover off Before rem
33. set using the Aspida configuration software See the Aspida configuration software manual for instructions 5 11 Alarm latching Sometimes it is useful for a user to be alerted to a harmful gas level even after the level of gas has dropped to a safe level The Analox Aspida can be configured to use latching alarms so that alarms triggered by harmful gas levels will not be missed The latching alarms option can be enabled using the Aspida configuration software If the device is configured to use latching alarms then any alarm that is triggered will remain active until it is acknowledged by pressing the button Example If a high going alarm is activated by an increasing level of gas the alarm will continue to sound even after the gas level has dropped below the alarm set point The alarm can be acknowledged by pressing the button when the gas reading has fallen below the set point In the case of multiple alarms the highest priority alarm that was triggered will be latched If the priority 1 alarm is latched and the gas level drops below the priority 1 set point pressing the button will clear the priority 1 alarm however if the gas level is still sufficient to trigger the priority 2 alarm the device will continue to alarm at a priority 2 level 5 12 Alarm muting Sometimes it is desirable to be able to mute the horn or stop the device vibrating when an alarm is triggered The Analox Aspida provides an option to allow alarms to be
34. sing the icon and Gn button 20 90 w A x v Figure 12 Calibration data entry screen ready to confirm calibration Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 24 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual The unit will now sample the ambient air for 30 seconds to detect a stable gas reading The progress of the sampling will be displayed on screen as shown below Figure 13 Calibration progress When the sampling process has complete an audible alert will be given and a calibration confirmation screen will be shown as below Figure 14 Calibration failed Figure 15 Calibration passed If the calibration passed then the tick icon will be shown The new calibration information will then be stored to the device memory and the device is ready for use Press the button to confirm the operation and return to the main screen If a stable oxygen be detected then the confirmation screen will show cross icon Press the button to acknowledge the failed calibration A failed calibration will leave the previous gas calibration unchanged To attempt the calibration again repeat steps 3 8 Once calibrated successfully the calibration due date for the sensor will be reset NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 25 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 6 4 Oxygen sensor replacement The oxygen sensor used in oxygen versions of the Aspida is an electrochemical cell
35. twisting of the tool may help to separate the tool from the sensor Figure 26 Remove the extraction tool NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 31 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 14 Replace the sensor cap ensuring that the oxygen cell is centrally sited in the gas port with the white gasket visible around the whole of the gas port If misaligned remove the sensor cap and adjust the oxygen cell position using the extraction tool Then refit the cap and recheck the alignment TIER 15 Holding the sensor cap in position turn the unit over and fit the 4 cross head screws including washers into the rear of the case as shown in Figure 28 Figure 28 Replace the sensor cap and secure the screws WARNING Any new sensor fitted to a device will take time to settle to a stable reading For this reason once the sensor has been fitted the device should be left un powered for at least 2 hours before attempting to power up and calibrate Once the sensor has been allowed to settle replace the batteries and fit the battery cover Power the device and allow the sensor s to warm up The new oxygen sensor will require calibration and may be showing a fault due to an over range reading this is possible for a new sensor To calibrate the oxygen sensor follow the instructions in the section 6 2 NOTE The oxygen sensor may require further fresh air calibrations as the sensor continues to settle T
36. ument Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 8 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 4 Installation 4 1 Installation of the Sub Aspida amp HBOT Aspida Before using the Analox Sub or HBOT Aspida batteries should be inserted into the instrument If using the rechargeable batteries provided it should be given a full charge cycle A full charge cycle will be complete within approximately 4 5 hours 4 1 Installation of the ADM Aspida The ADM Aspida will come with the battery cover secured to the main unit and in turn secured to the front panel The cutout required for the ADM Aspida is shown below 52 52 S o es 70 1 65 70 1 65 HO Tg 61 61 Optional fixing kits are available from Analox see spares and accessories list at section 6 1 To install the ADM Aspida into your panel place the captive nuts from the fixing kit through each of the 10mm diameter holes in the panel then while securing the captive nuts screw in the M5 x 25mm Pozi Pan screws from the fixing kit until the captive nut comes back on itself N A LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 9 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual Make sure that the pipework supplied with the ADM Aspida has been connected to your gas line and the supplied 9V PSU s DC jack is connected to the rear of the unit Remove the screws and align the ADM Aspida front panel mounting holes up with the captive nut
37. zing the grip The sensor contains lead and according to WEEE regulation must not be placed in household waste bins Please check local regulations for information on the disposal of electronic products in your area NA LO Document Ref PSA 811 10 November 2012 Page 29 ADM HBOT amp Sub Aspida User Manual 9 Remove the new sensor from its packaging Oxygen sensors are supplied in sealed bags Before the bag is opened check that the sensor has not leaked if it has then please refer to the safety information at the start of this section FE Figure 23 Insert the new sensor into the extraction tool 10 Insert the new sensor as show in Figure 23 ensuring that the two pins of the new sensor are away from but align with the extraction tool alignment rib as shown in Figure 24 Figure 24 Align the new sensor in the extraction tool Document Ref PSA 81 1 10 November 2012 NA LO Page 30 ADM amp Sub Aspida User Manual 11 Align the extraction tool rib with the Aspida case alignment mark as in step 4 as shown in Figure 25 Figure 25 Align the new sensor with the Aspida device 12 Push the tool and sensor gently downwards into the case until the sensor locates firmly within its socket 13 Hold the top ring of the extraction tool gently without squeezing the grip Figure 26 and lift the tool vertically upwards to remove the extraction tool whilst leaving the new sensor in place A gentle
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