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2. SIRIUS Lamp Response Chemical Displayed Factors eV Analyte Name CAS Formula Name IP eV 9 8 10 6 11 7 octane 111 65 9 CH OCTANE 9 80 11 7 1 61 o xylene 95 47 6 OXYLENE 8 56 0 51 0 46 p xylene 106 42 3 C H PXYLENE 8 44 0 41 0 50 phenol 108 95 2 C H O PHENOL 8 49 N A N A phenylethyl alcohol 60 12 8 C H 0 BNZETOH 10 00 N A N A phosphine 7803 51 2 PH PHOSPHIN 9 87 N A 2 64 propylene 115 07 1 C H PROPENE 9 73 1 25 1 06 propylene oxide 75 56 89 C H O PROPLYOX 10 22 N A 4 84 pyridine 110 86 1 C H N PYRIDINE 9 26 0 60 0 53 quinoline 91 22 5 C H N QUNOLINE 8 63 14 2 0 47 styrene 100 42 5 C H STYRENE 8 46 0 40 0 32 tert butyl alcohol 75 65 0 TBUOH 9 90 23 7 2 27 tert butylamine 75 64 9 C H N TBUAMINE 8 50 0 42 0 41 tert butylmercaptan 75 66 1 C H S TBUMRCAP 9 03 0 45 0 36 tetrachloroethylene 127 18 4 C Cl CL 4ET 9 33 0 64 0 49 tetrahydrofuran 109 99 9 C H O THF 9 40 1 66 1 47 thiophene 110 02 1 C H S THIOLE 8 86 0 41 0 52 toluene 108 88 3 C H TOLUENE 8 83 0 62 0 56 trans dichloroethene 156 60 5 C H Cl CL2ETHN 9 64 0 42 0 37 trichloroethylene 79 01 6 C HCI CL 3ETL 9 46 0 44 0 36 turpentine pure gum spirits 8006 64 2 mixture TURPS 0 12 0 17 vinyl acetate 108 05 4 C H O VNYLACET 9 20 1 36 0 94 vinyl chloride 75 01 4 VNLYCLDE 9 99 N A 1 47 vinylcyclohexane 695 12 5 C H VYLCYHEX 9 51 0 73 1 38 1 CAS no or Chemical Abstract Service No A
3. PART PART NO Calibration gas cylinder 58 4 gas mixture 1 45 Vol CH 15 Vol O 60 ppm CO 20 ppm H S 10053022 Calibration gas cylinder Isobutylene 100 ppm D0715896 Zero gas 100 synth air 10029511 Pressure reducer 0 5 l min D0715890 Pressure reducer 0 25 l min 478359 PID Calibration T connector 10045650 Sampling probe flexible 30 cm D620373 Sampling line 3 m 10 ft 10040665 Sampling line 7 5 m 10040664 Sampling line 1 5 m Teflon conductive hazardous areas 10021925 Sampling line 3 m Teflon conductive hazardous areas 10021926 Field Case black with foam insert 10052515 Rubber Boot black includes shoulder strap 10052514 Rubber Boot red non hazardous areas only 10050124 Protective Jacket orange non hazardous areas only 10050122 Power Supply global 10065716 Battery Charger Stand ATEX version 10066628 Charger Stand with Power Supply ATEX 10068655 Vehicle charger 12 V DC 10049410 Battery Assembly Alkaline 10051980 Alkaline battery pack less door 10064569 Li ion battery pack 10052296 DATA Docker IR Link Kit 710946 JetEye IR Link D655505 Link Software 710988 60 Replacement Parts List Table 18 Replacement Parts List Replacement and Accessory Parts PART PART NO Sensor COVER Label 710487 LEL Sensor 10047947 O Sensor 10046946 CO Sensor 10049804 H S Sensor 10046945 Inactive Sensor Plug 100462
4. 21 4 1 Combustible Gases 96 EEL centre rtr eerte 21 4 1 1 Oxygen Measurements O 4 1 2 Toxic Gas and VOC Measurements 4 2 Viewing Optional Displays E 42 1 Peak Readings PEAK tt cen eme en creme dee i ser 23 42 2 Minimum Readings MIN itte ht ter eerte 24 4 2 3 Short Term Exposure Limits STEL zu 4 2 4 Time Weighted Average TWA 25 4 2 9 Time and Date Display Re De tee ug auge 25 LEM ecco Meme E 26 4 3 1 Displaying Current Response 26 4 3 2 Changing Response Factor 4 3 3 Selecting a Custom Response Factor 26 4 3 4 Changing PID LLL L Qa 27 Table of Content 5 Setting the SIRIUS Multigas Detector u uu u uuu 28 5 1 Changing Instrument Settings 28 5 2 Accessing the Instrument Setup Mode 28 5 3 Instrument Alarm Bypass Options uu 30 XMecljcum 33 6 1 Calibrating the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 33 6 2 Cal
5. 12 2 3 Turning Off the SIRIUS Multigas Detector l 12 3 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 13 3 1 Power SySIelTIS irn tco n Pd a E Ee red ai cd m c e 13 3 2 Battery Pack Removal and Replacement 13 3 3 Battery Charging Lithium lon Battery Pack Only 14 3 3 1 To Charge the Instrument 15 3 4 Cal Dale oerte e 15 3 5 Fresh Air Set Up Option for automatic zero adjustment 16 3 6 Battery l ife Indicalor citron ret cerro tea cx erede e ede 16 93 61 Batey Wanting ics nn e ee ceni cerent cane re ect cree Dco er E Eu 16 3 6 2 Battery Shutdown 3T Sensor Missing Alarim emit cs cenas EE eel 17 3 8 uPIBUATBEIIS aoi dro reete bereitet 17 3 94 PID BUIb Cal NOW ctn eret c ese see ch ta mae ge at 18 3 9 Verifying Pump ODpOFallOT u uu Leo EG 18 3 10 To Clear Pump Alarm zs 3 11 Confidence F asly ror rne rrr ri eer erre n TAISA 19 SRM Ruiz rcc 20 3 11 2 Operating erect t rine eR EAE DRESS 20 9 42 Calibration GNECKS 20 4 Measuring Gas Concentrations
6. Green Charging complete Yellow Failure Mode Ifthe red LED does not light and remain ON when the charger is attached it is possible anincomplete electrical connection exists between the charger and the Lithium lon battery pack contact points or the temperature of the battery pack is outside of the previously indicated range During recharge the red LED turning OFF and green LED not lighting is an indication of an improper charging process This is most likely caused by a battery pack temperature being outside of the previously indicated range Restart the charging process with the battery pack in a different temperature environment Failure mode indicated by the yellow LED will occur if either the battery pack has been deeply depleted beyond the point where it will accept a charge aninternal charger fault has been detected which would result in an erroneous charging condition Charger may be left on the instrument when charge is complete 3 4 Last Cal Date The SIRIUS Multigas Detector is equipped with a last successful calibration date feature The date shown is the last date at that all installed sensors were successfully calibrated LAST is displayed with this date in the following format MM DD YY 15 3 3 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 3 5 Fresh Air Set Up Option for automatic zero adjustment NOTE The Fresh Air Setup FAS has limits If a hazardous level of gas is
7. EC Type Examnination Certification 213 037 Notified Body number 0736 hh Stunt MSA AUER GmbH Berlin March 2010 Dr Axel Schubert R amp D Instruments 1 2 Quick Start 2 Quick Start It is your responsibility to know how to use the SIRIUS Multigas Detector When used properly the SIRIUS Multigas Detector will alert you to presence of VOC combustible gases and vapours atmospheres that are rich or deficient in oxygen It will also alert you to presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide if it is equipped with sensors for those gases The conditions are displayed clearly and simultaneously on face of the instrument See Figure 1 for an explanation of the flags numbers and button operation on the SIRIUS Multigas Detector PUMP INLET D SAFE LED ALARM LIGHT LAMP ACCESS CAP KEY PAD USER DISPLAY HORN PAD BATTERY PACK D RING ON PAGE OFF SCROLL UP ACCEPT Figure 1 RESET ALARM Instruments Features CALIBRATE SCROLL DOWN 10 Quick Start TEXT MESSAGE BATTERY INDICATOR HEARTBEAT E READING SEI OO reu oy ORO LEL OR CH I mm m Os READING m HOHP OQO nnn OO e 0 DIVIDERS Figure 2 Understanding the Display 2 1 Turning ON the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Install the alkaline battery pack Lithium lon battery pack or if already intalled pre
8. l d d PRESS amp HOLD RESET BUTTON PRESS THEN RELEASE ON OFF BUTTON WHILE STILL HOLDING DOWN RESET BUTTON RELEASE RESET BUTTON UNIT POWERS ON ALARM SOUNDS DISPLAY BRIEFLY SHOWS ALL ICONS SIRIUS SOFTWARE VERSION SETUP ENTER PASSWORD FLASHES ON DISPLAY SCROLL TO 672 PRESS ON OFF BUTTON TO ENTER ACCEPT DEFAULT PASSWORD if you forget your password use 672 as it will reset the unit IF CORRECT PASSWORD IS ENTERED UNIT SOUNDS 3 BEEPS PASSWORD RESET FLASHES PRESS ON OFF BUTTON TO ACCEPT PASSWORD ON amp MOVE TO NEXT OPTION PRESS UP ARROW PAGE BUTTON TO MOVE TO PASSWORD OFF OPTION PRESS ON OFF BUTTON TO ACCEPT PASSWORD SETTING amp MOVE TO NEXT UNIT SETUP OPTION Figure 16 Entering the setup mode 29 2 5 Setting up the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 5 3 Instrument Alarm Bypass Options The SIRIUS Multigas Detector with software version 1 1 or higher is equipped with a feature to disable or silence the visual backlight and audible options If any of these options are disabled during instrument start up the SIRIUS Detector displays VISUAL OFF if the red LEDs are disabled AUDIBLE OFF if the audible buzzer is disabled BACKLITE OFF if the backlight is disabled BACKLITE TIME If the visual or audible options are disabled ALARM OFF flashes on the LCD during Normal Measure mode 30 Instrument Options Setup Safe LED ON OFF Operating beep ON O
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10. 7 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 Replace the O ring being sure to press gently down on top of the water filter NOTE When replacing the water filter carefully handle the new filter by the edges only as it is easily torn Install the filters in the correct order Ifthe case oval shaped O ring comes out inadvertently when changing the filters replace it in the oval shaped groove in the back case before replacing the filter housing see Figure 24 CASE OVAL SHAPED O RING Figure 24 Case Oval shaped O ring 7 Re install the filter housing and tighten the screw 8 Check the system for leaks by plugging the inlet with a finger Apump alarm must sound See 3 9 Verifying Pump Operation WARNING Do not use the pump sample line or probe unless the pump alarm activates when the flow is blocked Lack of an alarm is an indication that a sample may not be drawn to the sensors which could cause inaccurate readings 44 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 6 Storage When not in use store your SIRIUS Multigas Detector in a safe dry place between 0 and 40 32 and 104 F WARNING After storage always recheck instrument calibration before use During storage sensors may drift or become inoperative 7 7 Shipment Pack the SIRIUS Multigas Detector in its original shipping container with suitable padding If the original container is unavailable an equivalent cont
11. 124 18 5 DECANE 9 65 2 67 0 87 dichloroethane 107 06 2 C H CI DICLETHAN 11 07 N A N A Diesel 2 68476 34 6 mixture DIESEL2 1 46 0 80 Diesel 4 Marine Diesel 77650 28 3 mixture DIESEL4 1 46 0 80 Diesel Oil Diesel Fuel 68334 30 5 mixture DIESEL 1 46 0 80 55 8 Performance Specifications SIRIUS Lamp Response Chemical Displayed Factors eV Analyte Name CAS no Formula Name IP eV 9 8 10 6 11 7 diethylamine 109 89 7 C H N DIETAMNE 8 01 0 30 0 31 dimethoxymethane 109 87 5 C H O DIMEOXME 10 00 1 63 dimethylacetamide 127 19 5 C H NO DMA 8 81 0 63 0 47 dimethylformamide 68 12 2 C H NO DMF 9 13 0 60 0 46 epichlorohydrin 106 89 8 C H CIO ECL2HYDN 10 64 N A N A ethanol 64 17 5 C H O ETHANOL 10 48 N A 9 25 ethyl acetate 141 78 6 C H O ETACET 10 01 2 85 ethyl acetoacetate 141 97 9 C H O EAA 1 02 0 66 ethylbenzene 100 41 4 C H ETBNZE 8 77 0 46 0 43 ethylene 74 85 1 C H ETHYLENE 10 51 N A 6 30 ethylene glycol 107 21 1 C H O ETGLYCOL 10 50 N A N A ethylene oxide 75 21 8 C H O ETOXIDE 10 56 N A 34 3 Fuel Oil 2 68476 30 2 mixture FUELOIL2 1 46 0 80 a butyrolactone 96 48 0 C H O GBUTRLCN 10 26 N A 3 78 gasoline unleaded 8006 61 9 mixture GASOLINE 2 27 1 21 heptane 142 82 5 9 93 2 01 110 54 3 CH HEXANE 10 13 N A 2 88 hydrazine 302 01 2 H N HYDRAZIN
12. MSA spare must be used only Inspections and maintenance must be made exclusively by authorised service shops or MSA The authorised service shops are responsible for procurement of valid technical information for the product components thereof and maintenance instructions Modifications to the product or components thereof are not permissible and violate the approvals The liability of MSA extends exclusively to service and maintenance made by MSA Observe handling instructions Subassemblies sensitive to electrostatic discharge This instrument consists of subassemblies which are electrostatically sensitive Opening of the instrument for maintenance or repair is to be carried out by authorized personnel only Avoid unprotected touching of the subassemblies causing electrostatic discharge Guarantee is voided if damages to subassemblies are caused by electrostatic discharge Table of Content Table of Content 1 Instrument Safety and Certifications 5 1 1 Safety Limitations and Precautions iir reet rei tien tent 6 1 2 Date of Instrument Manufacture 1 3 Marking Certificates and Approvals according to the Directive 94 9 EC ATEX 8 Mein eo saappaan ra 10 2 1 Turning ON the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 11 2 2 Moving through the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Pages
13. PID bulb setting on the instrument display Do not recharge Lithium lon battery or change Alkaline batteries in a combustible atmosphere Do not alter or modify instrument 1 1 Instrument Safety and Certifications 1 1 Safety Limitations and Precautions It is very important to have an understanding of PID basics when changing your PID settings Failure to properly identify the VOC gas being measured and or failure to select the correct Response Factor alarm values exposure STEL TWA that match your desired Response Factor and or the correct bulb will result in erroneous readings Carefully review the following safety limitations and precautions before placing this instrument in service The SIRIUS Multigas Detector is designed to Detect gases and vapours in air only Detect only specified toxic gases for which a sensor is installed Perform the following check before each day s use to verify proper instrument operation Calibration check see 3 12 Calibration Check Adjust calibration if the readings are not within the specified limits Check calibration more frequently if the unit is subjected to physical shock or high levels of contaminants Also check calibration more frequently if the tested atmosphere contains the following materials which may desensitize the combustible gas sensor and or VOC sensor PID and reduce its readings Organic silicones e Silicates Lead containing compounds Hydroge
14. alarm High Alarm sets the high H S alarm STEL Alarm if enabled sets the STEL H S alarm TWA Alarm if enabled sets the TWA H S alarm Cal Gas sets the expected H S calibration gas VOC Setup Sensor ON OFF sets VOC sensor ON or OFF Low Alarm sets the low VOC alarm High Alarm sets the high VOC alarm STEL Alarm if enabled sets the STEL VOC alarm TWA Alarm if enabled sets the TWA VOC alarm VOC Auto range if enabled sets the display to read in 100 ppb increments when below 10 ppm Select ON for PPB This mode allows for improved signal stability at low concentrations and can be used to determine if the low level VOC concentration is increasing or decreasing Response times are longer see 8 Performance Specifi cations Table 14 NOTE In VOC Auto range the response time will increase by approximately 10 seconds Failure to wait the appropriate time can result in an incorrect reading Display will read in increments of 100 ppb from 0 to 9900 ppb 9 9 ppm 100 ppb 0 1 ppm then it switches to ppm readings at readings gt 10 ppm NOTE After set up the instrument will display Warning 100 ppb increments see manual 31 5 5 Setting up the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Press the ON OFF button to acknowledge the warning and to continue Display reading will flash between the reading and ppb for readings less than 9900 ppb 9 9 ppm Select OFF for PPM Response Facto
15. and select CUSTOM 3 Enter your desired eight character identifier and multiplier 4 Use the RESET W button to scroll through the alphabet or numbers and use the ON OFF ACCEPT button to select the letter and move on to the next letter 26 Measuring Gas Concentrations 4 3 4 Changing PID Bulb Selection Several PID bulb options are available for this instrument The two bulb options currently available with their associated colour codes are 10 6 eV GREEN 9 8 eV RED Changing to a different type bulb involves two steps physically installing the bulb see 7 3 Removing and Cleaning the PID Bulb for instructions on physically removing and installing the bulb then updating the software to use the correct parameters for the new bulb To update the software 1 Go to the Response Factor page press the RESET W button 2 Scroll to and select BULB Figure 15 3 Select the electron voltage of the desired bulb If instrument is setup for use with a bulb other than the default 10 6 GREEN one current bulb voltage will be displayed at turn ON Figure 15 Changing PID Bulb Selection WARNING It is very important to have an understanding of PID basics when changing your PID settings Failure to select the correct Response Factor alarm values exposure STEL TWA that match your desired Response Factor and or the correct bulb will result in erroneous readings 27 4 5 Setting up the SIRIUS Mult
16. be equipped to detect Combustible gases and certain combustible vapours Volatile organic compounds VOCs Oxygen deficient or oxygen rich atmospheres Specific toxic gases for which a sensor is installed ATTENTION Read and follow all instructions carefully Check calibration before each day s use and adjust if necessary Check calibration more frequently if exposed to silicone silicates lead containing compounds hydrogen sulfide or high contaminant levels Recheck calibration if unit is subjected to physical shock Use only to detect gases vapours for which a sensor is installed Do not use to detect combustible dusts or mists Make sure adequate oxygen is present Do not block pump sample inlet and sensors Use only Teflon sampling lines for reactive gases such as Cl PH NH HCN and for semivolatile organic compounds such as gasoline and jet fuels Do not place end of sampling line in liquids Use only MSA approved sampling lines Do not use silicone tubing or sampling lines Wait for accurate reading response times vary based on gas vapor and length of sampling line Have a trained and qualified person interpret instrument readings Account for sensor reproducibility Properly identify the VOC gas being measured before using VOC response factors or setting alarm values exposures STEL TWA Recognize that the VOC Auto range displays readings in increments of 100 ppb Ensure installed PID bulb corresponds to the
17. exposed to high temperature gt 40 this desorption rate increases and spurious signals may be observed on the CO channel due to gassing of previously absorbed hydrocarbons If this occurs it may be necessary to replace the CO sensor Table 12 HYDROGEN SULFIDE appropriate models only Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 200 ppm H S RESOLUTION 1 ppm H S for 3 to 200 ppm H S REPRODUCIBILITY 2 ppm H S or 10 of reading whichever is greater 0 to 100 ppm H S 15 gt 100 ppm H S normal temperature range 5 ppm H S or 20 of reading whichever is greater extended temperatur RESPONSE TIME 90 of final reading in 50 seconds with sample line and probe normal temperature See Table 5 Instrument specification NOTE See Table 14 PID Typical Performance Specifications NOTE 53 8 Performance Specifications Table 13 HYDROGEN SULFIDE Cross Reference Factors for SIRIUS Calibration Using Calibration Cylinder P N10053022 NOTE Data is presented as the indicated output in ppm which would result from the application of 100 ppm of the test gas TEST GAS 100 PPM EQUIVALENT PPM Hydrogen Sulfide H S 100 10 Ethylene C H 0 0 Methane CH 0 0 Hydrogen 0 0 Ammonia NH 0 0 Chlorine Cl 0 0 Nitrogen Dioxide NO 20 2 Nitric Oxide NO 1 1 Carbon Monoxide CO 4 4 Hydrogen Chloride 0 0 Hy
18. indicated by dashed lines on the concentration display Check the calibration cylinder for accuracy calibration setpoints Replace failed sensor or if a VOC clean the PID bulb and or replace the ion chamber 36 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 1 MSA Portable Instrument Warranty Table 3 Warranty Periodes ITEM WARRANTY PERIODE Chassis and electronics Two years All sensors unless otherwise specified Two years PID bulbs 10 6 eV and 9 6 eV One year PID ion chamber One year This warranty does not cover filters fuses etc Certain other accessories not specifi cally listed here may have different warranty periods This warranty is valid only if the product is maintained and used in accordance with Seller s instructions and or recom mendations The Seller shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from physical abuse or misuse of the product No agent employee or representative of the Seller has any authority to bind the Seller to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning this product Seller makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by the Seller but will pass on to the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such components THIS WARRANTY I
19. setpoints less than 20 8 Enriched too much oxygen setpoints greater than 20 8 When the alarm setpoint is reached for either of the above Alarm sounds Alarm lights flash O flag next to the concentration flashes Figure 9 Instrument in Oxygen alarm WARNING If the Oxygen alarm condition is reached while using the instrument as a personal or area monitor leave the area immediately the ambient condition has reached a preset alarm level If using the instrument as an inspection device do not enter the area with out proper protection 4 1 2 Toxic Gas and VOC Measurements Figure 10 The SIRIUS Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect Carbon Monoxide CO and or Hydrogen Sulfide H S and or Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs in the atmosphere When the alarm set point is reached for Carbon Monoxide CO and or Hydrogen Sulfide H S and or VOC Alarm Sounds Alarm Lights flash PPM CO or PPM or VOC flag flashes 22 Measuring Gas Concentrations Figure 10 Instrument in VOC Gas Alarm WARNING If an alarm condition is reached while using the instrument as a personal or area monitor leave the area immediately the ambient condition has reached a preset alarm level If using the instrument as an inspection device do not enter the area without proper protection 4 2 Viewing Optional Displays See 2 2 Moving through the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Pages which shows the flo
20. 1 Turn ON the SIRIUS Multigas Detector The pump motor starts fast and then slows down as the instrument adjusts the power to run the pump 2 Once gas readings are displayed plug the free end of the sampling line or probe The pump motor shuts down and an alarm sounds PUMP ALARM will flash on the display The readings on the display may change Figure 6 PUMP ALARM flashing on the display 3 When the pump inlet sample line or probe is blocked the pump alarm must activate If the alarm does not activate a Check the sample line and probe for leaks b Once leak is fixed recheck pump alarm by blocking the flow 18 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector NOTICE Perform a blocked flow test before each day s use Do not use the pump sample line or probe unless the pump alarm activates when the flow is blocked Lack of an alarm is an indication that a sample may not be drawn to the sensors which could cause inaccurate readings Never let the end of the sampling line touch or go under any liquid surface If liquid is sucked into the instrument readings will be inaccurate and instrument could be damaged 4 Press the RESET W button to reset the alarm and restart the pump During operation a pump alarm may occur when the Flow system is blocked Pump is inoperative Sample lines are attached or removed 3 10 To Clear Pump Alarm 1 Correct any flow blockage 2 Press the RESET W button The Pump will n
21. 1 35 1 06 1 butanol 71 36 3 C H O BUTANOL 9 99 N A 2 30 1 methoxy 2 propanol 107 98 2 C H O MEOXPROP 9 54 1 89 0 89 1 propanol 71 23 8 C H O PROPANOL 10 22 N A 4 74 2 butanone 78 93 3 C H O BUTANONE 9 52 0 76 0 70 2 methoxyethanol 109 86 4 C H O MEOXETOH 10 13 1 45 2 pentanone 107 87 9 C H O 2PENTANO 9 38 0 80 0 68 2 picoline 109 06 8 C H N 2PICOLIN 9 40 0 59 0 41 2 propanol 67 63 0 C H O IPROPNOL 10 17 N A 2 72 3 picoline 108 99 6 C H N 3PICOLIN 9 00 0 42 0 45 4 hydroxy 4 methyl 2 pentanone 123 42 2 C H 0 PYRATON 9 50 0 42 0 36 acetaldehyde 75 07 0 C H O ETHANAL 10 23 4 57 acetone 67 64 1 C H O ACETONE 9 70 0 96 1 12 acetophenone 98 86 2 C H O ETANONE 9 28 1 36 0 78 acrolein 107 02 8 C H O ACROLEIN 10 11 N A 3 82 acrylic acid 79 10 7 C H O ACRLCACD 10 60 N A 7 63 allyl alcohol 107 18 6 C H O PROPENOL 9 67 6 04 1 81 amyl acetate 628 63 7 C H O AMYLACET 5 32 1 65 7784 42 1 AsH ARSINE 10 18 N A 2 71 benzene 71 43 2 C H BENZENE 9 24 0 56 0 53 bromomethane 74 83 9 CH Br BRMETHAN 10 54 N A 1 40 butadiene 106 99 0 C H BUTADIEN 9 07 0 65 0 63 butoxyethanol 111 76 2 C H0 BTOXETOH 8 68 1 46 0 80 butyl acetate 123 86 4 C H 0 BTYLACET 10 00 N A 2 22 carbon tetrachloride 56 23 5 CCI CARBONT 11 47 N A N A chlorobenzene 108 90 7 C H Cl CLBNZE 9 07 0 34 0 36 cumene 98 82 8 C H CUMENE 8 73 0 54 0 54 cyclohexane 110 82 7 9 88 2 88 1 17 cyclohexanone 108 94 1 C H O CYCHEXON 9 16 0 26 0 27 decane
22. 11 CARBON MONOXIDE Cross Reference Factors for SIRIUS Calibration Using Calibration Cylinder P N 10053022 NOTE Data is presented as the indicated output in ppm which would result from the application of 100 ppm of the test gas TEST GAS 100 PPM EQUIVALENT PPM Carbon Monoxide CO 100 9 Hydrogen Sulfide H S 4 4 Sulfur Dioxide SO 0 1 Nitrogen Dioxide NO 2 6 Nitric Oxide NO 70 10 Chlorine Cl 1 8 Ammonia NH 2 4 Hydrogen Chloride 3 2 Ethylene C H 76 9 Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 0 1 Methane CH 0 0 Ethanol EtOH 0 Hydrogen 70 26 52 Performance Specifications The carbon monoxide channel in the SIRIUS instrument is equipped with internal and external filters The purpose of these filters is to protect the CO sensor from acid gases H S SO etc and from the hydrocarbons that the instrument is intended to measure including the calibration gas isobutylene In normal use an interferent signal for calibration or bump checking the instrument should not be observed on the CO channel However exposure to large amounts of certain hydrocarbons either long exposure times or high concentrations can overwhelm the filter and appear as signals on the CO channel In normal operation after the hydrocarbon exposure is ended the filter is designed to outgas absorbed hydrocarbons at a rate that will not cause a signal on the CO channel However if the unit is
23. 9 1 4 2 2 Acetylene 0 7 0 7 1 2 0 9 1 4 Acrylonitrile 0 8 0 8 1 4 1 0 1 6 Benzene 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 Butane 1 1 0 1 8 1 3 2 0 1 3 Butadiene 0 9 0 9 1 6 1 1 1 8 n Butanol 1 8 1 8 3 2 2 3 3 6 Carbon Disulfide 2 2 2 2 3 9 2 8 4 4 Cyclohexane 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 2 2 Dimethylbutane 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 5 2 4 2 3 Dimethylpentane 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 5 2 4 Ethane 0 7 0 7 1 2 0 9 1 4 Ethyl Acetate 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 5 2 4 Ethyl Alcohol 0 8 0 8 14 1 0 1 6 Ethylene 0 7 0 7 1 2 0 9 1 4 Formaldehyde 0 5 0 5 0 9 0 6 1 0 Gasoline unleaded 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 6 2 6 Heptane 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 6 2 6 Hydrogen 0 6 0 6 1 1 0 8 1 2 n Hexane 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 6 2 6 Isobutane 0 9 0 9 1 6 1 1 1 8 Isobutyl Acetate 1 5 1 5 2 6 1 9 3 0 Isopropyl Alcohol 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 Methane 0 5 0 5 0 9 0 6 1 0 Methanol 0 6 0 6 1 1 0 8 1 2 Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 Methylcyclohexane 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 1 1 0 1 8 1 3 2 0 Mineral Spirits 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 iso Octane 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 4 2 2 n Pentane 1 1 0 1 8 1 3 2 0 Propane 0 8 0 8 1 4 1 0 1 6 Propylene 0 8 0 8 1 4 1 0 1 6 Styrene 1 9 1 9 3 3 2 4 3 8 Tetrahydrofuran 0 9 0 9 1 6 1 1 1 8 Toluene 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 5 2 4 Vinyl Acetate 0 9 0 9 1 6 1 1 1 8 VM amp P Naphta 1 6 1 6 2 8 2 0 3 2 0 Xylene 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 5 2 4 50 Performance Specifications RESPONSE NOTES Some compounds may reduce the sensitivity of the combustible gas sensor by poiso ning or inh
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25. Alarm sounds and lights flash Alarm can be silenced by pressing the RESET W button No other pages can be viewed After approximately one minute the unit automatically turns OFF 3 8 PID Alarms The SIRIUS Multigas Detector will enter the lon Error PID Error or the PID Comm Error if the instrument detects that the PID is not functioning properly These errors are continually monitored The PID Failed Span Cal is monitored during calibration only If one of these errors is detected the following occurs The error name flashes on the display Alarm sounds and lights flash Alarm can be silenced by pressing the RESET W button No other pages can be viewed After approximately one minute the unit automatically turns OFF 17 3 3 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 3 8 1 PID Bulb Cal Now This message may appear in the event that the instrument detects a potential problem with the output of the PID sensor When this occurs the best course of action is to clean the PID bulb see 7 3 Removing and Cleaning the PID Bulb This message is not a replacement for daily bump checks WARNING If a Sensor Missing PID Error lon Error PID Failed Span Cal or PID Comm condition occurs stop using the instrument it can no longer alert you of potential hazards 1 Leave the area immediately 2 Turn OFF the instrument if it is ON 3 Report to the person responsible for maintenance 3 9 Verifying Pump Operation
26. Changing Alkaline Batteries 3 3 Accumulator Charging Lithium Ion Battery Pack Only Charge the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Lithium lon battery pack by using the SIRIUS Charger supplied with the instrument The Lithium lon battery pack can be charged while on or off the instrument Use of any charger other than the SIRIUS Charger supplied with the instrument may damage or improperly charge the batteries A Charge Accumulator in non hazardous areas only SIRIUS Multigas Detector must be turned OFF or the battery pack may be removed from the instrument prior to charging 14 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector NOTE If the instrument is not turned OFF the charger connection will turn OFF the instrument without warning charger is capable of charging a completely depleted pack in less than six hours in normal room temperature environments Allow very cold battery packs to stabilize for one hour at room temperature before attempting to charge Minimum and maximum ambient temperature to charge the instrument 10 50 F to 35 95 F Charging outside of this range may not be successful For best results charge the instrument at room temperature 23 C 3 3 1 To Charge the Instrument Snap the charger onto the instrument Do not restrict or block the ventilation openings on either side of the charger Charge status is indicated by the LED on the charger Charging in process
27. E 8 10 7 78 3 23 isoamyl acetate 123 92 2 C H 0 IAMYACET 9 90 N A 1 65 isobutanol 78 83 1 IBUTANOL 10 02 N A 5 24 isobutylene 115 11 7 C H ISOBUTYL 9 22 1 00 1 00 1 00 isooctane 540 84 1 CH IOCTANE 9 89 2 75 0 91 isophorone 78 59 1 C H O IPHORNE 9 07 0 21 0 20 isopropylamine 75 31 0 C H N 2PROPAME 8 60 0 61 0 51 isopropyl ether 108 20 3 C H O IPROETHR 9 20 0 72 0 62 Jet A A1 8008 20 6 mixture JETA A1 1 04 0 36 JP 4 jet B 8008 20 6 mixture JP4 1 57 1 03 JP5 8008 20 6 mixture JP5 1 04 0 36 JP 8 8008 20 6 mixture JP8 1 04 0 36 kerosene 8008 20 6 mixture KEROSENE 1 04 0 36 mesityl oxide 141 79 7 MSTYLOXD 9 10 0 48 0 40 m xylene 108 38 3 C H MXYLENE 8 55 0 80 0 80 methanol 67 56 1 CH O MEOH 10 84 methyl acetate 79 20 9 C H O MEACET 10 25 5 47 methyl acetoacetate 105 45 3 C H O MEACACET 9 82 1 23 0 87 methyl acrylate 96 33 3 C H O MEACRYLT 10 70 N A 3 09 methyl benzoate 93 58 3 C H O MEBNZOTE 9 32 6 50 1 88 methylbenzyl alcohol 589 18 4 C H O MEBNZOL 1 49 0 81 methyl ethyl ketone 78 93 3 C H O MEK 9 52 0 76 0 65 methyl isobutyl ketone 108 10 1 C H 0 MIBK 9 30 0 76 0 65 methyl methacrylate 80 62 6 C H O MEMEACRY 10 06 N A 0 94 methyl tert butylether 1634 04 4 C H O MTBE 9 41 0 84 0 74 methylene chloride 75 09 2 CH Cl METYLCL2 11 33 monomethylamine 74 89 5 CH N MEAMINE 8 90 0 85 0 76 n methylpyrrolidone 872 50 4 C H NO MEPRYLDN 9 17 1 22 0 58 56 Performance Specifications
28. FF STEL TWA ON OFF CAL Lockout Enable To disable calibration in the user mode set CAL LOCK MODE to ON When ON calibration is only accessible via the Setup mode and password if enabled CAL DUE Alert To disable CAL Due messages turn this feature OFF When ON the number of days 1 to 180 between calibrations can be set User will be required to acknowledge an overdue calibration at turn ON Warm Up Info Turning this selection OFF causes the instrument NOT to display alarm set points at power ON Time if data logging option installed Date if data logging option installed LEL CH Setup Sensor ON OFF turns the sensor ON or OFF Display Combustible Gas Type Methane Pentane Hydrogen Propane LEL or CH mode displays LEL for any gas or CH for Methane only Low Alarm sets the low combustible alarm High Alarm sets the high combustible alarm Cal Gas sets the expected combustible calibration gas Setting up the SIRIUS Multigas Detector O Setup Sensor ON OFF turns the sensor ON or OFF Low Alarm High Alarm CO Setup Sensor ON OFF turns the sensor ON or OFF Low Alarm sets the low CO alarm High Alarm sets the high CO alarm STEL Alarm if enabled sets the STEL CO alarm TWA Alarm if enabled sets the TWA CO alarm Cal Gas sets the expected CO calibration gas H S Setup Sensor ON OFF sets H S sensor ON or OFF Low Alarm sets the low H S
29. S IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 7 2 Cleaning and Periodic Checks As with all electronic equipment the SIRUS Multigas Detector will operate only if it is properly maintained All maintenance and service only in non hazarous areas NOTE Repair or alteration of the SIRIUS Multigas Detector beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other than a person authorized by MSA could cause the instrument to fail to perform properly Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual Substitution of com ponents can seriously impair instrument performance alter intrinsic safety characteris tics or void agency approvals 37 7 7 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 3 Removing and Cleaning the PID Bulb WARNING Do not attempt to clean the PID bulb in a hazardous area The SIRIUS Multigas Detector must be turned OFF before cleaning or replacing the bulb and ion chamber Using a bulb that is contaminated with dust dirt or oily residue can impair the perfor mance of the instrument Failure to clean the PID bulb can cause inaccurate readings jeopardizing monitoring functions For the best performance clean the PID bulb when monitor does not respond acceptably to
30. The Safety Company SIRIUS9 MultiGas Detector Instruction Manual Manufactured by MSA INSTRUMENT DIVISION P O Box 427 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15230 Europe Rev 03 11 2010 10092677 Y HLS GB Warranty and Liability Disclaimer Safety Advice The SIRIUS Multigas Detector is a product supporting life and health This manual must be carefully read understood and followed by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility for selecting using servicing or maintaining this product This manual contains instructions for the optimal use of the product as well as important safety information Before use the acting persons have to decide in accordance with this manual whether the product is suitable for the intended application Liability Information The liability of MSA is excluded if the product is not used appropriately and for the intended purpose Choice and use are in the sole responsibility of the acting persons Warranties also as guarantees made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if itis not used serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual The above corresponds to the terms and conditions of sale regarding the warranty and liability of MSA It does not alter them Q Maintenance Advice This product must be inspected and maintained in regular intervals by trained specialists records are to be kept For service and repairs original
31. X E 025X FTZU 05 ATEX 0003X 26 EEx ia d IIC T3 T4 20 C Ta lt 50 T4 Duracell MN 15000 T3 Varta 4006 4106 4906 Energizer E91 Type of protection EN 50 014 1997 EN 50 018 2000 EN 50 020 2002 The revised standards are compared to the standards used for the certification and there are no changes in the state of the art applied to the Sirius Performance EN 60 079 29 1 2007 EN 50 104 2004 EN 50 271 2001 Gas Quality Assurance Notification Year of Manufacture Serial Nr Methane Pentane Oxygen 0080 see Label see Label EMC Conformance according to the Directive 2004 108 EC EN 50270 2007 Type 2 EN 61000 6 3 2007 Instrument Safety and Certifications MSA Declaration of Conformity MANUFACTURED BY Mine Safety Appliances Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township PA 16066 USA The manufacturer or the European Authorized Representative MSA AUER GmbH Thiemannstrafe 1 D 12059 Berlin declares that the product SIRIUS based on the EC Type Examination Certificate BVS 05 ATEX E 025X FTZU 05 ATEX 0003X complies with the ATEX directive 94 9 EC Annex Quality Assurance Notification complying with Annex IV of the ATEX Directive 94 9 EC has been issued by Ineris Notified Body number 0080 The product is in conformance with the directive 2004 108 EC EMC EN 50270 2007 Type 2 EN 61000 6 3 2007 The product is in conformance with the directive 2008 67 EC MarED
32. a calibration check the PID Failed Span Cal occurs to indicate low output the PID Bulb Cal Now error occurs the PID shows increased sensitivity to humidity the displayed PID reading is erratic If you are operating the monitor in a high temperature high humidity or dirty environment you may need to clean the lamp more frequently to maintain optimal performance NOTES Perform this procedure using methanol only After cleaning if the instrument still fails to calibrate replace the bulb All cleaning must be done in a clean non hazardous environment 7 3 1 Cleaning Steps 1 Turn OFF the instrument 2 While in a non hazardous and non combustible area remove the battery pack 3 Use to gently unscrew the bulb access cap set the cap on a clean surface NOTE If the alternate tamper resistant bulb access cap is installed the special tool provided with the cap must be used 4 Gently grasp the tapered end of the rubber bulb holder attached to the tip of the bulb and firmly pull the bulb holder straight out until the bulb comes free from the assembly NOTE Do not touch the bulb lens with your hands The oily residue from your fingers will damage the window surface Inspect the bulb window for scratches Minor scratches should not affect bulb performance If severe scratches and chips are present replace the bulb Be careful not to allow dirt or particulates to fall into the bulb hole in the instrume
33. acing lon Chamber PID Error Check that ion chamber is installed Clean or replace bulb if within normal temperature range If temperature too cold allow instrument to stabilize within normal temperature range before turning ON Failed Span Cal Error on PID Clean or replace bulb See 7 3 Removing and Cleaning the PID Bulb PID Comm Error Send instrument to authorized service center for repair PID bulb Cal now Clean or replace bulb and recalibrate instrument See 7 3 Removing and Cleaning the PID Bulb PID sensitivity to humidity Clean or replace bulb replace ion chamber See 7 3 Removing and Cleaning PID Bulb 7 4 Replacing lon Chamber Noisy PID Reading Clean or replace bulb replace ion chamber See 7 3 Removing and Cleaning PID Bulb 7 4 Replacing lon Chamber CO sensor spurious signal at high temperature Over exposure to isobutylene or other interferent gases Allow sensor to clear for 24 hours or replace CO sensor See 7 9 Sensor Replacement Pump Alarm Check for leaks blocks replace dust and water filters See 7 5 Replacing Filters Sensor missing Check installation of sensor replace sensor See 7 9 Sensor Replacement In all of the above cases and for any other problems The SIRIUS Multigas Detector may be returned to MSA for repairs 46 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 9 Sensor Replacement Qv B o Ww Verify the instrument is turned OFF Rem
34. ainer may be substituted Seal instrument in a plastic bag to protect it from moisture Use sufficient padding to protect it from the rigors of handling Damage due to improper packaging or damage in shipment is not covered by the instrument s warranty 7 8 Troubleshooting The SIRIUS Multigas Detector will operate reliably for years when cared for and maintained properly If the instrument becomes inoperative follow the Troubleshooting Guidelines in Table 4 these represent the most likely causes of a problem You may return inoperative instruments to MSA for repair To contact MSA please call your supplier The instrument displays an error code if it detects a problem during startup or operation See Table 4 for a brief description of the error and proper corrective action When an inoperative component is located by using the guidelines it may be replaced by using one of the following Repair Procedures 45 7 7 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4 Troubleshooting Guidelines PROBLEM ACTION Does not turn ON Recharge if applicable or replace battery See 3 1 Power Systems Battery does not hold charge See 3 1 Power Systems Combustible sensor does not calibrate See 6 Calibration Oxygen sensor does not calibrate See 6 Calibration Toxic sensors does not calibrate See 6 Calibration lon Error Check that the ion chamber is not installed upside down See 7 4 Repl
35. al Measure Gases Instrument is not in Battery warning Instrument is not in Gas alarm 3 12 Calibration Check The calibration check is simple and should only take about one minute Perform this calibration check before each day s use for each installed sensor 1 Turn ON the SIRIUS Multigas Detector in clean fresh air Verify that readings indicate no gas is present Attach regulator supplied with calibration kit to the cylinder Connect tubing supplied with calibration kit to the regulator Attach other end of tubing to the instrument Open the valve on the regulator if so equipped The reading on the SIRIUS Multigas Detector display should be within the limits stated on the calibration cylinder or limits determined by your company f necessary change cylinder to introduce other calibration gases Ifreadings are not within these limits the SIRIUS Multigas Detector requires recalibration See 6 Calibration Doi amp The presence of other calibration gases may cause the PID to indicate measuring error by dashes for the displayed VOC reading 20 Measuring Gas Concentrations 4 Measuring Gas Concentrations 4 1 Combustible Gases LEL Figure 8 The SIRIUS Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect combustible gases in the atmosphere Alarms sound when concentrations reach Alarm Setpoint or 100 LEL Lower Explosive Limit 4 4 CH When the combustible ga
36. concentration has reached the preset STEL alarm level 24 Measuring Gas Concentrations 4 2 4 Time Weighted Average TWA Figure 12 The TWA flag will appear in the upper portion of the display to show the average exposure since the instrument was turned ON or the TWA reading was reset When the amount of gas detected by the SIRIUS Multigas Detector is greater than the eight hour TWA limit Alarm Sounds Alarm Lights Flash TWA flashes To Reset the TWA 1 Access the TWA 2 Press the RESET W button Figure 12 Exposure Page with STEL or TWA Alarm WARNING If the TWA alarm condition is reached while using the instrument as a personal or area monitor leave the contaminated area immediately the ambient gas concentration has reached the preset TWA alarm level 4 2 5 Time and Date Display Figure 13 The time appears on the display to show the current time of day in a 24 hour format The date appears on the display with the current date displayed in the following format MM DD YY Figure 13 Time and Date Display 25 4 4 Measuring Gas Concentrations 4 3 PID Setup A WARNING It is very important to have an understanding of PID basics when changing your PID settings Failure to properly identify the VOC gas being measured and failure to select the correct Response Factor alarm values exposure STEL TWA that match your desired Response Factor and or the correct bulb will re
37. de Once the zeros are set CAL SPAN flashes Figure 19 Figure 19 CAL Flag 5 Connect the appropriate calibration gas to the instrument by connecting one end of the tubing to the pump inlet on the instrument and the other end of tubing to the cylinder regulator supplied in the calibration kit 6 Open the valve on the regulator if so equipped 35 6 6 Calibration 7 Push the ON OFF ACCEPT button to calibrate span the instrument CAL SPAN flashes for approximately 90 seconds fautocalibration sequence passes the instrument beeps three times and returns to the Measure mode NOTE To skip calibration and return to the Measure mode push the RESET button If no button is pushed for 30 seconds it will return to the Measure page 8 Remove the tubing from the instrument 9 Close the valve on the regulator if so equipped 10 Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the PID NOTE The Autocalibration procedure adjusts the span value for any sensor that passes the test sensors that fail autocalibration are left unchanged Since residual gas may be present the instrument may briefly go into an exposure alarm after the calibration sequence is completed 6 3 Autocalibration Failure If the SIRIUS Multigas Detector cannot calibrate one or more sensor s the instrument goes into the Autocalibration Failure Page and remains in alarm until the RESET W button is pushed Sensors that could not be calibrated are
38. drogen Cyanide 1 1 Sulfur Dioxide SO 10 3 Ethanol EtOH 0 0 Toluene 0 0 Table 14 PID appropriate models only Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0 to 2000 ppm DISPLAY 0 1 ppm 100 ppb from 0 to 2000 ppm RESOLUTION 1 ppm from 200 to 2000 ppm REPRODUCIBILITY 2 ppm 2000 ppb or 10 which ever is greater normal temperature RESPONSE TIME 90 of final reading in 20 seconds normal mode 90 of final reading in 30 seconds VOC ppb autorange See Table 5 Instrument specification NOTE Assumes proper calibration and constant ambient conditions Represents the range of possible variation between the displayed value and the actual concentration in a properly calibrated instrument 54 Table 15 PID Response Factor Table Performance Specifications SIRIUS Lamp Response Chemical Displayed Factors eV Analyte Name CAS no Formula Name IP eV 9 8 10 6 11 7 1 2 3 trimethylbenzene 526 73 8 C H 123MEBNZ 8 42 0 53 0 58 1 2 4 trimethylbenzene 95 63 6 C H 124MEBNZ 8 27 0 51 0 48 1 2 dibromoethane 106 93 4 C H Br 12BRETHN 10 35 N A2 12 20 1 2 dichlorobenzene 95 50 1 C H Cl 12CLBNZ 9 06 0 57 0 43 1 3 5 trimethylbenzene 108 67 8 C H 135MEBNZ 8 40 0 43 0 37 1 4 butanediol 110 63 4 C H 0 BUTNDIOL 10 70 N A N A 1 4 dioxane 123 91 1 C H O DIOXANE 9 19
39. e detected reliably using the SIRIUS instrument Use the correct bulb when determining the response factor Failure to apply the appropriate response factors can result in inaccurate readings These additional response factors were determined by MSA Chemists using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector The listing consists of response factors for several common industrial chemicals that are notpreprogrammed into the instrument Using your IBM compatible PC with the Data Logging Software and Data Docking Module you can add a response factor from this list to the monitor s internal gas table Consult the Data Logging Software User s Manual for specific instruction MSA is continually developing new Response Factors contact MSA if your compound of interest is not listed 58 Performance Specifications 8 Table 16 Known Interference Data for listed VOCs CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION SENSOR CHANNEL LEL HS CO ethylene oxide 2297 ppm 43 5 arsine 186 ppm 176 5 phosphine 303 ppm 172 5 propylene 151 6ppm 19 5 ethylene 101 ppm 76 5 methanol 994 ppm Methanol can give a delayed high response the CO channel When cleaning the bulb it is important to ensure that all of the methanol cleaning compound has evapo rated from the bulb before re installation into the instrument 59 9 Replacement and Accessory Parts 9 Replacement and Accessory Parts Table 17 Accessory Parts List
40. e used ion chamber in the reclosable package and discard 11 Turn ON the instrument and check the system for leaks by plugging the inlet with a finger The pump alarm must sound See 3 9 Verifying Pump Operation Do not use the pump sample line probe unless the pump alarm activates when the flow is blocked Lack of an alarm is at a sample may not be drawn to the sensors which could cause inaccurate readings 42 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 7 5 Replacing the Filters NOTE When replacing external dust and water filters prevent any dust or dirt around the filter housing from entering the PID sensor Dust or dirt entering the PID sensor may impede or degrade PID sensor performance especially in humid environments Also dust or dirt that gets pulled into the pump unit may impede pump operation DUST AND WATER FILTER 1 Turn OFF the instrument and while in a non hazardous and non combustible area remove the battery pack 2 Unscrew the captive screw from the clear filter housing on the back of the instrument to access the filters 3 Carefully lift out the O ring the water filter and the fibrous dust filter from the recess on the filter housing 4 Carefully install the new dust filter in the filter housing recess 5 Install the new water filter in the filter housing recess see Figure 23 Pm O RING WATER MEMBRANE DUST FILTER P FILTER HOUSING Figure 23 Filter Installation 43
41. ene x Factory Default NOTE Refer to 5 Setting up the Multigas Detector for instructions on changing the Autocalibration expected gas concentrations if calibration gas with concentrations other than those listed above will be used to calibrate the instrument The expected gas concentrations must match the gas concentrations listed on the calibration cylinder s Failure to follow this warning will cause an incorrect calibration which will result in erroneous readings 33 6 6 Calibration 6 2 Calibration Flow Chart MEASURE PRESS RESET BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS 30 SECONDS CAL ZERO NO BUTTON FLASHES ON OFF PERFORM ZERO CAL ZERO COMB CO H S sens OA Sats FLASHES ON OFF PERFORM CAL SPAN voc 30 SECONDS CAL SPAN NO BUTTON FLASHES ON OFF PERFORM CAL SPAN Figure 17 Calibration Flow Chart 34 Calibration Turn ON the instrument and verify that battery has sufficient life Wait until the Measure Gases page appears 3 Push and hold the RESET W button until CAL ZERO flashes on the display Figure 18 N Figure 18 Zero Flag 4 Push the ON OFF ACCEPT button to zero the instrument Instrument must be in fresh air to perform the zero CAL ZERO flashes NOTE To skip the Zero procedure and move directly to the calibration span procedure push the RESET W button If no button is pushed for 30 seconds the instrument returns to the Measure mo
42. essure is reduced to a significant degree Humidity Changes If humidity changes to any significant degree e g going from a dry air conditioned envi ronment to outdoor moisture laden air oxygen levels can change up to 0 5 This is due to water vapor in the air displacing oxygen thus reducing oxygen readings as humidity increases The oxygen sensor has a special filter to reduce the affects of humidity changes on oxygen readings This effect will not be noticed immediately but slowly impacts oxygen readings over several hours Temperature Changes The oxygen sensor has built in temperature compensation However if temperature shifts dramatically the oxygen sensor reading may shift Zero the instrument at a temperature within 30 of the temperature of use for the least effect 51 8 Performance Specifications Table 10 CARBON MONOXIDE appropriate models only Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 500 ppm CO RESOLUTION 1 ppm CO for 5 to 500 ppm CO REPRODUCIBILITY 5 ppm CO or 10 of reading whichever is greater to 150 ppm CO 15 2150 ppm CO normal temperature 10 ppm CO or 20 of reading whichever is greater extended temperature RESPONSE TIME 90 of final reading in 50 seconds with sample line and probe normal temperature See Table 5 Instrument specification NOTE See Table 14 PID Typical Performance Specifications NOTE Table
43. hooting 8 Re install the back case 9 Tighten the four captive case screws 10 Re install the battery pack 11 Turn ON the instrument and allow the new sensor s to equilibrate with the environ ment temperature for approximately five minutes 12 Check the system for leaks by plugging the inlet with a clean finger Apump alarm must sound See Chapter 3 9 Verifying Pump Operation 13 The sensors must be professionally disposed WARNING Do not use the pump sample line or probe unless the pump alarm activates when the flow is blocked Lack of an alarm is an indication that a sample may not be drawn to the sensors which could cause inaccurate readings Verification of calibration response is required otherwise the instrument will not perform as required 7 10 Replacement of the Electronics Boards the Display Assembly the Horn Assembly and the Pump These parts must be replaced at an authorized factory sevice center 48 8 Performance Specifications Table 5 Instrument Specifications Performance Specifications TEMPERATURE NORMAL 0 to 40 RANGE EXTENDED 20 to 0 40 to 50 INGRESS PROTECTION IP54 RATING IP MEASUREMENT METHOD COMBUSTIBLE GAS Catalytic Sensor OXYGEN Electrochemical Sensor TOXIC GASES Electrochemical Sensors voc Photoionization Detector NOTE Extended temperature range indicates gas readings may vary slightly if calibrated at room temperature For
44. ibiting the catalytic action or by polymerizing on the catalytic surface For an instrument calibrated on Pentane multiply the displayed LEL value by the con version factor above to get the true LEL These conversion factors should be used only if the combustible gas is known These conversion factors are typical for a SIRIUS Multigas Detector Individual units may vary by 25 from these values Table 9 OXYGEN Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0 to 25 RESOLUTION 0 1 REPRODUCIBILITY 0 7 O for 0 to 25 RESPONSE TIME 90 of final reading 30 seconds with sample line and probe normal temperature range 3 minutes with sample line and probe extended temperature range See Table 5 Instrument specification NOTE See Table 14 PID Typical Performance Specifications NOTE Environment and Oxygen Sensor Readings A number of environmental factors may affect the oxygen sensor readings including chang es in pressure humidity and temperature Pressure and humidity changes affect the amount of oxygen actually present in the atmosphere Pressure Changes If pressure changes rapidly e g stepping through airlock the oxygen sensor reading may temporarily shift and possibly cause the detector to go into alarm While the percentage of oxygen may remain at or near 20 8 the total amount of oxygen present in the atmosphere available for respiration may become a hazard if the overall pr
45. ibration EIoW srz uuu u 34 6 3 Autocalibration Failures ct rto tmt elo E 36 7 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 37 7 4 MSA Portable Instrument Warrarly uuu u aortic eyed 37 7 2 Cleaning and Periodic Checks ener 37 7 3 Removing and Cleaning the PID Bulb ll LLL L uu uu n 38 Cleaning deiecit 38 7 4 Replacing the lon Chamber s 75 JReplacirig thie Eilters oorr aes niin ceret ree bou ie a ca cta ee ee eode 43 76 e 45 77 Shipment 45 7 8 Troubleshooting 45 17 9 SensoriReplacemini tet sco exec 47 7 10 Replacement of the Electronics Boards the Display Assembly the Horm Assembly and the Pump 48 8 Performance Specifications 5 coire epo datana 49 9 Replacement and Accessory Parts u u u u uuu u 60 Instrument Safety and Certifications 1 Instrument Safety and Certifications The SIRIUS Multigas Detector is for use by trained and qualified personnel It is designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to Assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases and vapours Determine the appropriate gas and vapor monitoring needed for a workplace The SIRIUS Multigas Detector can
46. igas Detector 5 Setting up the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 5 1 Changing Instrument Settings Many options can be set using the instrument buttons If the SIRIUS Multigas Detector was ordered with the optional datalogging the MSA LINK software can be used to set most of the instrument selections including some that cannot be changed from the instrument s front panel buttons 5 2 Accessing the Instrument Setup Mode Press and hold the RESET W button while turning the instrument ON SETUP displays NOTE In all of the following selections in this Set up mode 28 Press ON OFF to enter chosen value go to the next page Press the ON OFF button to store the chosen value Press RESET W to decrement by one or toggle ON OFF Press and hold RESET W to decrement by 10 Press PAGE A to increment by one or toggle ON OFF Press and hold PAGE A to increment by 10 Enter password default 672 Press ON OFF to enter password Correct Password instrument continues beeps three times Incorrect Password instrument enters the Measure mode Password ON OFF turns the password protection ON or OFF New Password Setup changes the password Setting up the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Figure 16 shows how to enter the Set up mode SIRIUS FLOW DIAGRAM TO ENTER SETUP MODE To start setup mode the instrument must be turned off SIRIUS POWER OFF ALL ICONS DISPLAY VERIF 1 4 SETUP M ENTER PASSWORD PASSWORD RESET PASSWORD ON OFF
47. is below 0 1 ppm For any analyte its exposure limit guideline can be recalculated in terms of equivalent ppm isobutylene by dividing the exposure limit guideline by the appropriate response factor Example For butadiene CAS 106 99 0 the recommended threshold limit value as TWA is 1 ppm Its response factor 10 6 eV lamp is 0 69 The TLV for butadiene in terms of equivalent ppm isobutylene is ppm 0 69 1 4 ppm isobutylene equivalent The SIRIUS PID Detector has a reproducibility of 2 ppm 2000 ppb or 10 whichever is greater see Table 14 The user must account for this potential variation between the displayed value and the actual concentration when setting alarms and interpreting readings Gases with very high response factors RF The SIRIUS PID is a very versatile solution for monitoring many different gases and vapors In addition to the pre programmed list provided in the SIRIUS instrument users can determine response factors for many other compounds see 4 3 The maximum response factor value that will be accepted by the SIRIUS instrument is 39 99 Following the procedure in Chapter 4 if a response factor of greater than 39 99 is experimentally determined the user must use the next higher energy lamp 9 6 10 6 or 11 7 eV to monitor that compound If a response factor of greater than 39 99 is experimentally determined when using the 11 7 eV lamp the compound of interest has an ionization potential too high to b
48. n internationally recognized unique identifier of chemical compounds The CAS no is listed on Material Safety Data Sheets MDS 2 N A Not applicable This lamp cannot be used to detect this analyte because the ionization energy of the compound is greater than the energy of the lamp NOTE VOC Response factors apply in the 0 500 ppm range The values in this table were ob tained using dry bottled gases at 25 C The response factors may change at higher con centrations different temperature and humidity conditions or with cleanliness of lamp For increased accuracy at different ambient conditions or concentrations determine a custom response factor and enter it via the Response Factor page see 4 3 3 Selecting a Custom Response Factor These response factors are specific to the energy of the lamp designated in the table They are not valid for instruments using PID bulbs at any other energy Using these response factors with a lamp at any other energy may critically compromise the instrument s ability to detect organic compounds 57 8 8 Performance Specifications Use of SIRIUS PID for detection of extremely toxic gases The system resolution limit of the SIRIUS PID in normal mode with a new clean lamp is approximately 0 1 ppm isobutylene equivalent Users must be aware of exposure limit guidelines such as TLV for the target analyte Do not use the SIRIUS PID Detector if the exposure limit for the target analyte
49. n sulfide exposures over 200 ppm or exposures over 50 ppm for one minute The minimum concentration of a combustible gas in air that can ignite is defined as the Lower Explosive Limit LEL A combustible gas reading of 100 in LEL mode or 4 4 in CH mode indicates the atmosphere is at 100 LEL or 4 4 CH by volume respectively and an explosion hazard exists In such cases the instrument LockAlarm feature activates Move away from contaminated area immediately Do not use the SIRIUS Multigas Detector to test for combustible or toxic gases in the following atmospheres as this may result in erroneous readings Oxygen deficient or oxygen rich atmospheres Reducing atmospheres Furnace stacks Inert environments Atmospheres containing combustible airborne mists dusts Ambient pressures other than one atmosphere Do not use the SIRIUS Multigas Detector to test for combustible gases in atmospheres containing vapours from liquids with a high flash point above 38 C 100 F as this may result in erroneously low readings Instrument Safety and Certifications Allow sufficient time for unit to display accurate reading Response times vary based on the type of sensor being utilized see 8 Performance Specifications Additionally when using a sampling line allow a minimum of 3 seconds per meter of sampling line to allow the sample to be drawn through the sensors Keep the probe tip above liquid surfaces
50. nt 38 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 Remove the rubber bulb holder from the end of the bulb and set the bulb holder on a clean surface 6 Open the Bulb Cleaning Kit consisting of cleaning implements and laboratory grade methanol 7 Moisten a clean cotton swab with methanol 8 Hold the middle of the bulb body securely in your thumb and forefinger 9 Using light pressure rub the side of the swab in a circular motion over the surface of the window for 60 seconds 10 Dispose of the swab 11 Take a fresh swab and repeat steps 7 through 10 12 Using a clean dry swab use light pressure and move the side of the swab over the window for 30 seconds 13 Dispose of the swab 14 Allow the bulb to dry for a minimum of 30 minutes before proceeding NOTE Methanol can give a delayed high response on the CO channel When cleaning the bulb it is important to ensure that all of the methanol cleaning compound has evaporated from the bulb before re installation into the instrument 15 Once the bulb is cleaned inspect the bulb window for any dust or fibers NOTE The bulb window and entire body of the bulb must be dust and lint free before re assembly into the instrument COTTON SWAB BULB LENS Figure 20 Cleaning the PID Bulb 39 7 y Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16 Never touch the lens surface with your fingers If contact occurs repeat steps 6 through 13 17 Gently in
51. optimal performance calibrate instrument at temperature of use Table 6 FACTORY SET ALARM SET LOW ALARM HIGH ALARM STEL TWA POINTS CO 35 PPM 100 PPM 400 35 H S 10 PPM 15 PPM 15 10 LEL 10 20 O 19 5 23 0 E VOC 50 100 25 10 Table 7 COMBUSTIBLE GAS Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0 to 100 LEL or 0 to 4 4 CH RESOLUTION 1 LEL or 0 04 CH REPRODUCIBILITY 3 LEL 0 to 50 LEL reading or 0 15 CH 0 0 to 2 2 CH normal temperature 5 LEL 50 to 100 LEL reading or 0 25 CH 2 2 to 4 4 CH normal temperature range 5 LEL 0 to 50 LEL reading or 0 25 CH 0 0 to 2 2 CH extended temperature range 8 LEL 50 to 100 LEL reading or 0 40 CH 2 2 to 4 4 CH extended temperature range RESPONSE TIME 90 of final reading in 30 seconds with sampling line and probe normal temperature range See Table 5 Instrument specification NOTE See Table 14 PID Typical Performance Specifications NOTE 49 8 Performance Specifications Table 8 COMBUSTIBLE GAS Cross Reference Factors for SIRIUS General Purpose Calibration using Calibration Cylinder P N 10053022 US EU Calibration Pentan Propan Methan Propan Methan set to 58 57 33 46 29 multiply reading by Acetone 1 4 1 1 1
52. otherwise liquid may enter the system and block the sample flow causing inaccurate readings and or internal damage All instrument readings and information must be interpreted by someone trained and qualified in interpreting instrument readings in relation to the specific environment industrial practice and exposure limitations Replace alkaline cells or recharge Li lon battery pack in non hazardous areas only Use only battery chargers listed in this manual other chargers may damage the battery pack and the unit Dispose of batteries in accordance with local health and safety regulations Do not alter this instrument or make any repairs beyond those specified in this manual Only MSA authorized personnel may repair this unit otherwise damage may result 1 2 Date of Instrument Manufacture The date of manufacture of your SIRIUS Multigas Detector is coded into the instrument serial number The last three digits represent the month the letter and the year the two digit number The letter corresponds to the month starting with A for January B for February etc 1 1 Instrument Safety and Certifications 1 3 Marking Certificates and Approvals according to the Directive 94 9 EC ATEX Manufacturer Product EC Type Examination Certificate Marking Battery Alkaline Lithium lon Um 6 54V Mine Safety Appliances Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township PA 16066 USA MSA SIRIUS BVS 05 ATE
53. ove the battery pack Remove the four case mounting screws from the back of the case Remove the back case Gently lift out and properly discard the sensor to be replaced Use aflat blade screwdriver to pry the CO and or H S sensors from their holders For the combustible and or O sensor carefully align the new sensor pins with the appropriate sockets on the lower printed circuit board Press gently into position e combustible and or O sensor is not to be installed ensure that the appropriate opening in the sensor gasket is sealed with a sensor cover label tape disc P N 710487 For the CO and or H S sensors carefully press them into their appropriate socket The CO sensor has a filter disc attached to it Be careful not to damage the filter disk during handling and installation Be sure the filter disk is facing upward when installed The H S sensor is marked H S on its top side ensure that the H S mark and gas inlet hole face upward when installed CO and or an H S sensor is not to be installed ensure that an inactive sensor plug P N 10046292 is installed properly in its place NOTE The CO and H S sensor positions must not be swapped Verify that they are in the proper holder as indicated on the upper printed circuit board Figure 25 Sensor Locations 47 7 y Warranty Maintenance and Troubles
54. ow restart NOTE When the instrument is in a gas alarm the pump alarm may not display until gas alarm is cleared 3 11 Confidence Flash In addition to the audible brief horn sounding and visual tests all display segments light and all alarm lights flash that occur when the instrument turns on this instrument is equipped with a confidence heartbeat on the display that flashes periodically This informs the user that the display is functioning normally see Figure 7 e ISOBUTYL 208 Figure 7 Heartbeat Indicator 19 3 3 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 3 11 1 Safe LED The SIRIUS Multigas Detector is equipped with an optional green SAFE LED which flashes every 15 seconds under the following conditions The green SAFE LED is enabled Instrument is on the normal Measure Gases page Combustible reading is 0 LEL or 0 CH Oxygen O reading is 20 8 Carbon Monoxide CO reading is 0 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H S reading is 0 ppm VOC reading is 0 ppm No gas alarms are present low or high Instrument is not in Low Battery warning or alarm H S STEL and TWA readings are 0 ppm 3 11 2 Operating Beep The SIRIUS Multigas Detector is equipped with an optional operating beep This operating beep activates every 30 seconds by momentarily beeping the horn and flashing the alarm LEDs under the following conditions Operating is enabled Instrument is on norm
55. present the SIRIUS Multigas Detector ignores the FAS command and goes into alarm Persons responsible for the use of the SIRIUS Multigas Detector must determine whether or not the Fresh Air Setup option should be used The user s abilities training and normal work practices must be considered when making this decision Turn ON the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Once the instrument self check is complete ZERO flashes for 10 seconds To perform a Fresh Air Setup push the ON OFF button while ZERO is flashing To immediately skip the FAS push the RESET W button f no buttons are pushed the option of performing a Fresh Air Set Up stops flashing after the 10 seconds have expired 3 6 Battery Life Indicator see Figure 2 The battery condition icon continuously displays in the upper portion of the screen regardless of the selected page the battery charge dissipates segments of the battery icon go blank until only the outline of the battery icon remains 3 6 1 Battery Warning A Battery Warning indicates that a nominal 15 minutes of operation remain before instrument batteries are completely depleted NOTE Duration of remaining instrument operation during Battery Warning depends on ambient temperatures When the SIRIUS Multigas Detector goes into Battery Warning Battery Life indicator flashes BATT WRN flashes every 15 seconds Alarm sounds Lights flash every 15 seconds SIRIUS M
56. r Page turns the RF Page ON or OFF Response Factor Save if OFF instrument always returns to Isobutylene at turn ON Response Factor Favorites Select the five favorite VOC gases for quick selection when changing response factors See 4 3 PID Setup Response Factor Change see 4 3 PID Setup NOTE Alarm values for PID have limits based on sensor performance The Low alarm STEL and TWA cannot be set below 2 0 ppm and High alarm cannot be set below 10 ppm WARNING It is very important to have an understanding of PID basics when changing your PID settings Failure to properly identify the VOC gas being measured and or failure to select the correct Response Factor alarm values exposure STEL TWA that match your desired Response Factor and or the correct bulb will result in erroneous readings 32 Calibration 6 Calibration 6 1 Calibrating the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Each SIRIUS Multigas Detector is equipped with an Autocalibration feature to make unit calibration as easy as possible The Autocalibration sequence resets instrument zeroes and adjusts sensor calibration for known concentrations of calibration gases Table 2 Autocalibration and Required Calibration Cylinders SENSORS EXPECTED FOUR GAS ISOBUTYLENE GAS CYLINDER P N D0715896 CONCENTRATION P N 10053022 Combustible 1 45 vol CH x Oxygen 15 vol x Carbon Monoxide 60 ppm x Hydrogen Sulfide 20 ppm x 100 ppm Isobutyl
57. s indication reaches the Alarm Set point Alarm sounds Alarm lights flash LEL or CH flag above the concentration flashes RLRRN To silence the alarm press the RESET W button n H E U0 Figure 8 Instrument in LEL Alarm NOTE The alarm will stay silent if the alarm condition has cleared When the combustible gas indication reaches 100 LEL or 4 4 CH the LockAlarm circuit locks the combustible gas reading and alarm and Alarm sounds Alarm lights flash 100 or 4 4 in CH mode appears on the display and flashes This alarm cannot be reset with the RESET W button WARNING If the 100 LEL or 4 4 vol CH alarm condition is reached you may be in a life threatening situation there is enough gas in the atmosphere for an explosion to occur In addition any rapid up scale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading can also be an indication that there is enough gas for an explosion If either of these indications occur leave and move away from the contaminated area immediately After moving to a safe fresh air environment reset the alarm by turning OFF the instrument and turning it ON again 21 4 4 Measuring Gas Concentrations 4 1 1 Oxygen Measurements 6 O Figure 9 The SIRIUS Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere Alarms can be set to trigger on two different conditions jbDeficiency too little oxygen
58. s of battery packs always remove the batterypack from the instrument if the instrument is not to be used for 30 days See Table 1 for nominal run times by battery type Note that there is a severe reduction in run time for instruments operated at colder temperatures Table 1 Battery Type Temperature Approximate Run Time Hours Battery Type 23 0c 20 C Alkaline 6 4 1 Lithium lon 11 9 6 3 2 Battery Pack Removal and Replacement Figure 4 To remove the battery pack from the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 1 Unscrew the captive screw from the bottom of the battery door UNSCREW PULL BACK THEN UP 1 C 7 Figure 4 Battery Pack Removal 2 Pull the battery pack out of the instrument by gripping the sides of the battery pack door and lifting it up and away from the unit 13 3 3 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector For Alkaline battery packs Figure 5 Pull the battery pack from the clip Unscrew the captive thumbscrew and lift the lid The lid will remain on the thumbscrew c Replace the batteries using only batteries listed on the approval label T3 Varta 4006 Energizer E91 T4 Duracell MN1500 see also chapter 1 3 and replace the lid tighten the thumbscrew d Slide the battery pack into the clip and reinstall the door Change batteries in non hazardous areas only Figure 5
59. sert the clean bulb window first into the bulb sleeve of the instrument Do not apply excessive pressure when seating the bulb Too much pressure may damage the detector and or the bulb 18 Push the open end of the rubber bulb holder onto the tip of the bulb Gently push it on until it is fully seated 19 Before replacing the bulb access cap ensure the o ring that goes around the bulb sleeve is in place Replace the bulb access cap and tighten with a coin until it completely bottoms no longer turns If using the tamper resistant bulb access cap the special tool provided with the cap must be used NOTE Failure to tighten the bulb access cap fully may result in leakage in the flow system causing inaccurate readings 20 Turn ON the instrument and check the system for leaks by plugging the inlet with your finger The pump alarm should sound immediately See 3 9 Verifying Pump Operation 21 In a clean air environment do a fresh air setup 22 Allow the instrument to run for at least 15 minutes for the bulb to stabilize 23 Recalibrate the instrument according to 6 Calibration NOTE If a PID Failed Span Cal still occurs or an acceptable calibration cannot be performed replace the PID bulb with a new one 7 4 Replacing the lon Chamber Replace the ion chamber when Changes in RH wet to dry and dry to wet cause erratic VOC readings with no analyte present ifa PID Failed Span Cal still occurs after bulb replacemen
60. ss the ON OFF ACCEPT button The instrument then performs a Self test and displays All segments display Audible alarm sounds Alarm LEDs illuminate Display backlight illuminates Pump activates Software version displays Internal diagnostics Alarm setpoints Low High STEL if activated TWA if activated Calibration gas expected calibration gas values Time and date if data logging option installed Last CAL date if data logging option installed Instrument warm up period Fresh Air Setup option Last Cal Date OXYGEN READING PPM READING PPM CO READING Once the Self test is complete the imstrument enters the Measure mode and is ready for use 11 2 2 Quick Start 2 2 Moving through the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Pages PAGE PAGE WAIT 30 SEC DATALOGGING INSTRUMENTS PAGE ONLY RESET RESPONSE io CHANGE FACTORS RF PAGE Figure 3 Flow diagram showing the operation of the instrument 2 3 Turning Off the SIRIUS Multigas Detector To turn OFF the SIRIUS Multigas Detector Push and hold the ON OFF ACCEPT button for three seconds Four audible beeps will be heard during the turn off sequence 12 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 3 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 3 1 Power Systems The SIRIUS Multigas Detector is supplied with a rechargeable Lithium lon battery pack or a replaceable cell alkaline batterypack NOTE For both type
61. sult in erroneous readings 4 3 1 Displaying Current Response Factor ww TYL To display and or change your current VOC response factor press PAGE A until you see the Response Factor Page Figure 14 This shows the eight character identifier and multiplier for the current gas of interest A complete list and reference table for the eight character identifiers of all available gases is shown in 8 Performance Specification Table 15 Figure 14 PID RF Page 4 3 2 Changing Response Factor To change your current Response Factor press RESET W on the Response Factor Page Up and down arrows appear on the display User now scroll using the and RESET W buttons Atany time user can select the option display by pressing the ON OFF ACCEPT button The first five Response Factors in the list are called favourites these can be set using our MSA LINK program The user has the option to turn OFF the PID VOC detection if desired Ifthe gas of interest isn t in the favorites list select MORE to scroll through the entire list of pre programmed Response Factors in alphabetical order 4 3 3 Selecting a Custom Response Factor If the gas of interest in is not in the pre programmed list the user can use a Custom Response Factor if the multiplier is known for the gas compared to the Isobutylene calibration gas To do this 1 Goto the Response Factor page and press RESET W button 2 Scroll to
62. t Use the lon Chamber Replacement Kit P N 10050783 NOTE Remove and re install the ion chamber in a clean non hazardous environment 40 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting i Turn OFF the instrument and while in a non hazardous and non combustible area remove the battery pack Unscrew the captive screw from the clear filter housing on the back of the instrument and remove the filter housing Gently remove the ion chamber cover assembly see Figure 21 from the instrument and set the assembly on a clean lint free surface Using a small flat blade screwdriver gently remove the ion chamber from the cell holder and discard Figure 21 ION CHAMBER COVER ALIGNMENT NOTCH ALIGNMENT TAB ION CHAMBER FLAT BLADE SREWDRIVER Figure 21 lon Chamber Removal 41 7 Warranty Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 Remove the new ion chamber from its package 6 Snap the ion chamber into the cell holder with the four small round holes facing up as shown in Figure 22 ION CHAMBER Figure 22 lon Chamber Installation 7 Replace the ion chamber cover aligning the notch to ensure proper orientation 8 Check that the o rings are seated in their proper locations see 7 5 Replacing the Filters 9 Replace the filter housing and tighten the screw 10 Place th
63. ultigas Detector continues to operate until the instrument is turned OFF or battery shutdown occurs 16 Using the SIRIUS Multigas Detector 3 6 2 Battery Shutdown When the batteries can no longer operate the instrument the instrument goes into Battery Shutdown mode LOW and BATTERY flash on the display Alarm sounds and lights flash Alarm can be silenced by pressing the RESET W button No other pages can be viewed After approximately one minute the instrument automatically turns OFF WARNING When Battery Shutdown condition sounds stop using the instrument it can no longer alert you of potential hazards since it does not have enough power to operate properly 1 Leave the area immediately 2 Turn OFF the instrument if it is ON 3 Report to the person responsible for maintenance Recharging or replacing batteries must be done in a non hazardous location only 3 7 Sensor Missing Alarm The SIRIUS Multigas Detector will enter the Sensor Missing alarm if the instrument de tects that an enabled sensor is not properly installed in the instrument For CO and H S sensors the Sensor Missing feature is checked when the instrument is turned ON and when leaving the Setup mode The combustible Sensor Missing feature is continually monitored If a sensor is detected as missing the following occurs SENSOR and MISSING flash on the display The flag above the sensor detected as missing flashes on the display
64. w diagram for optional displays Press the PAGE A button to move to the various screens NOTE The page will default back to the Measure page within 30 seconds 4 2 1 Peak Readings PEAK Figure 11 PEAK appears in the upper portion of the display to show the highest levels of gas recorded by the SIRIUS Detector since Turn ON or Peak readings were reset To Reset the Peak Readings 1 Access the Peak page 2 Press the RESET W button 23 4 4 Measuring Gas Concentrations 4 2 2 Minimum Readings MIN Figure 11 This page shows the lowest level of oxygen recorded by the SIRIUS Multigas Detector since Turn ON or reading was reset appears in the upper portion of the display To reset the MIN Reading 1 Access the Min page 2 Press the RESET W button Figure 11 Peak Readings and Minimum Readings for Oxygen on Display 4 2 3 Short Term Exposure Limits STEL Figure 12 The STEL flag appear in the upper portion of the display to show the average exposure over a 15 minute period When the amount of gas detected by the SIRIUS Multigas Detector is greater than the STEL limit Alarm sounds Alarm lights flash STEL flashes To Reset the STEL 1 Access the STEL page 2 Press the RESET W button WARNING If the STEL alarm condition is reached while using the instrument as a personal or area monitor leave the contaminated area immediately the ambient gas

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