User Manual - Calibration Technologies
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1. 10 Sensor AIAN 10 10 Low Battery 10 Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints 11 Guidelines 11 Calibration Procedure 11 Maintenance 13 Replacing the Batteries 13 Replacing a Sensor or Pump 13 Cross Sensitivity and Contamination 14 TROubIES AOOUNG 15 Specifications 16 866 394 5861 CO2 RESPONDER Operating Manual Getting Started The CO2 Responder detector is especially configured for detection and air monitoring of carbon dioxide gas It utilizes infrared sensor technology for accuracy repeatability and long life The CO2 Responder displays the concentration readings of carbon dioxide in the range of 0 5 50 000 ppm The CO2 Responder also comes equipped with an integral motorized pump The pump provides quick sensor response times and allows for sample draw prior to confined space entry The CO2 Responder has internal audible visual and vibrating alarms to ensure fast notification of potentially hazardous situations The backlight on the LCD will automatically activate in low light during alarm conditions CO2 RESPONDER Operating Ma2. Vol CO2 CO2 Sensor Only If the vol is enabled the detector displays the carbon dioxide CO2 readings as vol 0 0 detector is shipped with vol disabled Datalogger The Logger option is used to define how often the detector records a datalog sample once every 1 to 127 seconds The datalogger records information that can be compiled to create a report The MMC SD card located underneath the battery pack is automatically formatted during the startup self test and becomes active The datalog files can be downloaded from the MMC SD card into most spreadsheet applications using a card reader To view a datalog file deactivate the CO2 Responder and remove the SD card Insert the card into a card reader and open the LOGFILEO csv file If more than one type or level of alarm exists simultaneously a multi gas alarm will result To change the factory set alarm setpoints refer to Calibration and Alarm Setpoints During an alarm condition the detector activates the backlight and displays the current ambient gas reading Viewing Gas Exposures Press and hold until the MAX gas exposures screen displays The TWA gas exposures display next Lastly the STEL gas exposures display Clearing Gas Exposures The exposures automatically clear after 5 minutes of the detector being deactivated To clear the MAX TWA and STEL exposure readings immediately press and hold and simultaneously The detector displays
3. the following screen during the countdown Note Hold and for the entire countdown otherwise the MAX TWA and STEL exposure readings will not clear Gas Alarm Setpoints The gas alarm setpoints trigger the gas alarms and are described in the list below Low alarm Toxics and combustibles Ambient gas level above low alarm setpoint CO 2 RESPONDER Operating Manual High alarm Toxics and combustibles Ambient gas level above high alarm setpoint TWA alarm Toxic only Accumulated value above the TWA alarm setpoint STEL alarm Toxic only Accumulated value above the STEL alarm setpoint Downscale alarm Toxic If sensor reading is negative half of the TWA setpoint LEL If sensor reading is negative half of the low alarm setpoint Multi gas alarm Two or more gas alarm conditions Viewing the Alarm Setpoints To view the current alarm setpoints for all of the sensors press during normal operation The alarm setpoint screens are displayed in the following order TWA low alarm and high alarm If a correction factor has been applied to a sensor one of the following screens display indicating the sensor and gas type Stopping a Gas Alarm The low and high alarms stop when the ambient gas level returns to below the low alarm setpoint Note If alarms are set to latch press to reset the alarms The TWA and STEL alarms can be stopped either by clearing the MAX TWA and STEL peak exposure
4. The available user options are as follows 1 Exit 2 Options backlight confidence beep due lock latch passcode safe and fast pump 3 Sensors sensor enable disable span gas STEL period TWA method resolution vol CH4 correction factor and automatic O2 calibration Logger Clock Language English French German Spanish and Portuguese Oost To enter the user options menu press and hold and simultaneously as the detector beeps and flashes to the corresponding countdown Options Menu Each feature within the Options menu is enabled or disabled by pressing O to toggle the checkbox Backlight The backlight Backlght option is used to enable the LCD backlight to activate automatically in low light conditions If disabled the backlight is activated only when the detector is in alarm mode The detector is shipped with the backlight option enabled Confidence Beep The confidence beep Confibeep option is used to provide continuous confirmation that the detector is operating properly When confidence beep is enabled the audible alarm beeps once every 10 seconds The detector is shipped with the confidence beep option disabled Due Lock Due lock is enabled and a sensor is overdue for calibration upon start up the passcode must be entered to access normal operation If the correct passcode is not entered the detector deactivates The detector is shipped with the due lock option disabled Latched A
5. C O 2 RE SPONDER portable carbon Dioxide Detector Quick REFERENCE GUIDE ALIBRAT IAN Honeywell GasAlertMicro 5 from VF Technologies by Honeywell Refer to Operating Manual for more details Manual provided on CD with unit at time of purchase Table of Contents Getting Started Activating the Deactivating the Detector User Options Menu Options Menu Confidence Latched Alarms Passcode Safe Display Past PUMP Sensor Configuration Sensor Span Gas Correction Calibration Technologies CO 2 RESPONDER Operating Manual Viewing Gas Exposures 9 Clearing Gas Exposures 9 Gas Alarm Setpoints 9 Viewing the Alarm Setpoints 10 Stopping a Gas Alarm
6. NSI UL 913 ANSI ISA 512 13 Part 1 Limited Warranty amp Limitation of Liability Calibration Technologies Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer CTI s warranty obligation is limited at CTT s option to refund of the purchase price repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a authorized service center within the warranty period In no event shall liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product This warranty does not include a replacement sensor elements disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use b product which opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation handling or use any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than an authorized dealer or the installation of unapproved parts on the product or The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on a proper storage installation calibration use maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendatio
7. ck back together 5 Reinsert the battery pack and secure the latch Note The CO2 Responder can operate on alkaline or lithium cells Replacing a Sensor Note If a replacement sensor is needed call for replacement sensor and calibration gas or return detector to Calibration Technologies for service 1 Deactivate the detector 2 Remove the two machine screws on the rear shell and then remove the sensor cover or pump module 3 Remove the sensor filter and or the sensor s 4 Insert the new filter and or sensor Ensure the sensor posts are aligned correctly 5 Re assemble the detector 6 A sensor that has been replaced must be calibrated immediately Troubleshooting problem occurs refer to the problem possible solutions list below If the problem persists or the problem that your detector is experiencing is not listed contact Calibration Technologies The detector does not activate or automatically deactivates Possible cause e Depleted batteries Solution e Replace batteries Pump trouble or failure Possible cause Flow change detected Solution Make sure inlet is not blocked Check filter and replace if dirty CO2 RESPONDER Operating Manual 13 CO2 RESPONDER Operating Manual Specifications Instrument dimensions 5 7 x 2 9 x 1 5 Weight 13 1 oz Temperature 4 F to 122 F Humidity 0 95 relative humidity non condensing Alarm setpoints May va
8. e calibration due dates Calibration Due Dates Press to change the calibration due date Press to accept this value and proceed to the next due date If a sensor failed or did not span you cannot change the calibration due date for that sensor Unless a new due date value is entered the detector automatically resets to the previously entered number of days e g 180 The display then advises to press O to set or to bypass the alarm setpoints Alarm Setpoints Press to change the alarm setpoint Press to save the displayed value and proceed to the next setpoint Set the remaining setpoints The detector beeps twice at the end of the alarm setpoint stage Finish Calibration The detector then saves the calibration data and returns to normal operation 11 CO2 RESPONDER Operating Manual Replacing the Batteries To replace the batteries refer to Table 2 Figure 1 and the following procedures Figure 1 Replacing the Batteries Table 2 Replacing the Batteries Item Description 1 Detector Latch Battery pack Battery tray Captive screws 2 AA batteries 3 Battery shell NO O1B WD Open the latch on the bottom of the detector Remove the battery pack by lifting the bottom of the pack away from the detector 3 Unscrew the two captive screws on the battery pack and open the pack 4 Replace the three AA lithium batteries and screw the battery pa
9. larms If enabled the latched alarms Latch option causes the low and high gas alarms audible visual and vibrator to persist until they are acknowledged Press to acknowledge the alarm The detector is shipped with the latch option disabled Passcode Protect The passcode option is used to prevent unauthorized access to the user options menu the calibration function and to adjusting the alarm setpoints Note The passcode is provided separately If passcode protect is enabled and the Enter passcode 1000 screen displays press or to scroll to the correct passcode and then press to CO 2 RESPONDER Operating Manual confirm The detector is shipped with the passcode protect option disabled Safe Display When enabled the safe option confirms that normal ambient conditions prevail and there are no gas hazards present When all gas levels are normal or below the alarm setpoints Safe displays continually on the LCD The detector is shipped with the safe option disabled Fast Pump If the sampling hose is longer than 50 ft the Fast pump option must be enabled for maximum flow rate The detector is shipped with the fast pump option disabled If enabled the battery life will deplete sooner Sensor Configuration The Sensor options provide access to additional options and functions that are available for each sensor Depending upon the sensor that is selected some or all of the following options are available for co
10. nfiguration e enabling disabling a sensor e setting the span gas value e adjusting the STEL and TWA period not applicable to LEL and O2 sensors e resolution setting not applicable LEL and O2 sensors e vol CO2 CO2 sensor only CO2 RESPONDER Operating Manual For all sensor options if a value is changed but not confirmed within 5 seconds the detector emits an audible alarm and displays the following error message The detector retains the previous value and returns to the user options menu Sensor Enable Disable If a sensor fails disabling the sensor deactivates the fail alarm The sensor should be replaced and enabled as soon as possible The detector will function normally with the remaining enabled sensors If a sensor is enabled but it is not installed in the detector FAIL displays above the gas bar of the missing sensor Span Gas Value The Span gas option is used to increase decrease the gas concentration level for calibration it must match the value on the gas cylinder Note See page 10 for recommended calibration gas STEL Period The detector is shipped with the STEL calculation period set to 15 minutes TWA Method The TWA method is used to select either the OSHA or ACGIH calculating method OSHA Method 8 hour moving average Resolution This option is used to display the gas measurement using Regular or Extra resolution Note LEL PID O2 and CO2 sensors do not have resolution settings
11. ns of b the buyer promptly notifying of any defect if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from and c the right of CTI to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice bill of sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS WARRANTY IS THE BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY CO2 Responder 02 2013 SPECIALISTS IN Gas DETECTION gt 2 3 O wz INC
12. nual Table 1 Pushbutton Operations Pushbutton Description To turn on the detector press To turn off the detector press and hold until the countdown is complete from normal operation only To increment the displayed value or scroll up press To enter the user options menu press and simultaneously and hold until the countdown is complete To clear the TWA STEL and MAX gas exposure readings press O and simultaneously and hold until the countdown is complete To view the date and time alarm setpoints TWA STEL low and high of all sensors and the LEL PID correction factor press 4 To decrement the displayed value or scroll down press To initiate calibration and setting alarm setpoints press simultaneously and hold until the countdown is complete CO2 RESPONDER Operating Manual Activating the detector To activate the detector press Self Test Once the detector is activated it performs self tests on the sensors battery audible visual alarms and circuit integrity Deactivating the detector To deactivate the detector press and hold while it beeps and flashes to the corresponding countdown At the end of the countdown the detector emits an extended beep and flash and displays 0 before deactivating User Options Menu If the detector is passcode protected a passcode must be entered to access the user options menu For more information refer to Passcode Protect
13. ry by region and are user settable Detection range 0 50 000 ppm 50 ppm increments or 0 5 vol CO2 Sensor type Infrared IR detector Alarm conditions TWA alarm STEL alarm low alarm high alarm multi gas alarm over range alarm sensor alarm pump alarm low battery alarm confidence beep automatic shutdown alarm Audible alarm 95 dB at 1 ft variable pulsed dual beepers Visual alarm Dual red light emitting diodes LED Display Alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD Backlight Automatically activates whenever there is insufficient light to view the LCD if enabled and during alarm conditions Self test Initiated upon activation Calibration Every 6 months minimum 14 User field options Confidence beep latching low and high alarms pass code protection enable disable safe display mode enable disable fast pump combustible sensor measurement sensor disable TWA and STEL language selection set span concentration values set STEL calculation period set TWA method gas measurement resolution enable disable automatic backlight adjust clock calendar and set logging rate Battery operating time 16 hours max with lithium batteries 12 hours typical depending on backlight activation Warranty 1 year including sensor Approvals Approved by CSA to both U S and Canadian Standards Approved Class Division 1 Group and D Class Zone 0 Group IIC Standards CAN CSA C22 2 No 157 and C22 2 152 A
14. s refer to Clearing Gas Exposures or deactivating the detector for 5 minutes minimum and then reactivating it again CO2 RESPONDER Operating Manual Pump Alarm fthe pump stops operating or becomes blocked the detector activates the pump alarm The pump alarm continues until the blockage is cleared or it is acknowledged by pressing If is pressed the detector automatically launches a pump test to reset the pump module Follow the instructions when prompted to complete the pump test If the pump test is successful the detector returns to normal operation otherwise the pump alarm continues Low Battery Alarm Replace batteries immediately Note Typically the low battery alarm allows for only 5 minutes of runtime before the detector automatically shuts off 10 Calibration and Alarm Setpoints Calibration Technologies provides rapid turnaround calibration service which includes a certificate of calibration that satisfies OSHA PSM documentation requirements for the detector Six month intervals are recommended Call 866 394 5861 to arrange shipment Guidelines When calibrating the detector adhere to the following guidelines e The detector is shipped with a factory calibration Calibrate the detector on a regular schedule depending on use recommends once every 180 days 6 months under normal use e Required gas cal gas CO2 1 CO2 balance air lf acertified calibration is required contac
15. t Calibration Technologies Calibration Procedure AutoCal Verify that the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration value s that are set for the detector Refer to Span Gas Value Start Calibration 1 To enter calibration press and hold and simultaneously as the detector beeps flashes and vibrates to the corresponding countdown The detector then reads Starting calibration Auto Zero 2 flashes while the detector automatically zeroes the sensors Do not apply calibration gas during this process otherwise the auto zero step will fail Auto Span 3 Next three screens are displayed Apply span gas now to calibrate recommended skip to step 4 or press to select sensor s or press to skip calibration skip to step 5 Apply Span Gas Now 4 Attach the calibration hose and apply gas to the sensor s at a flow rate of 500 ml min The cal gas cylinder icon flashes as the detector initially detects the calibration gas After 30 seconds the detector beeps and the cal gas cylinder stops flashing flashes while spanning the sensors until CO 2 RESPONDER Operating Manual the detector has attained a sufficient level of the expected gas 5 When the span is complete the following screens are displayed Calibration successful Press to apply new cal gas repeat step 4 Press to end span Remove hose and turn off cal gas The display then advises to press to set or to bypass th
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