GasAlertMicro 5 & GasAlertMicro 5 PID
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1. GasAlertMicro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide Calibration Procedure Display Procedure Display 1 In a clean atmosphere press and hold Ss 4 This option allows the user to select O and simultaneously as the C A which sensor to span Use 4 and detector beeps and flashes to the Calibration to scroll to a sensor and press O to EES L corresponding countdown to enter ENA deselect it calibration The detector then reads starting in l SUz D Starting calibration Sensors should be spanned in the p ee following order exotics NH3 ClO2 Os HSS o and Cl single gas quad gas H3S o CO O and LEL and lastly PID SD 2 MORA flashes while the detector _ 5 Attach the calibration cap and apply zeroes all of the sensors and gas at a flow rate of 500 ml min ome e calibrates the oxygen sensor If a S z U flashes as the unit senses which gas Siz 2i sensor failed to auto zero it will is being applied bypass the span Q 0 R After 30 seconds DIREZ flashes 20 9 0 and a countdown appears while the 120 RB a unit completes the span S B S B 3 Next the following three screens 6 Once the span is complete the appear 7 following three screens appear Apply span gas now to calibrate Calibration successful 2 or press to select sensor s Apply span Press to apply a new cal gas Calibration or press to skip calibration Press to end span If no button is pressed proceed2. calibration use maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of BW b the buyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from BW and c the right of BW 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 BW 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 Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision Contacting BW Technologies USA 1 888 749 8
3. dimensions 14 5 x 7 4 x 3 8 cm 5 7 x 2 9 x 1 5 in Weight 370 g 13 1 oz Operating and storage conditions Temperature VOC 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Other gases 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Humidity O 0 to 99 relative humidity non condensing VOC 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Combustibles 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Cl 10 to 95 relative humidity non condensing HCN CIO 15 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Other gases 15 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Pressure 95 to 110 kPa 14 Alarm setpoints May vary by region and are user settable Detection range Oz 0 30 0 vol 0 1 vol increments CO 0 999 ppm 1 ppm increments CO TwinTox sensor 0 500 ppm 1 ppm increments H S 0 500 ppm 1 ppm increments H S TwinTox sensor 0 500 ppm 1 ppm increments Combustibles 0 100 LEL 1 LEL increments or 0 5 0 v v methane PH 0 5 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments SO 0 150 ppm 1 ppm increments Cl 0 50 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments NH 0 100 ppm 1 ppm increments NO 0 99 9 ppm 0 1 ppm increments HCN 0 30 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments CIO 0 1 00 ppm 0 01 ppm increments O 0 1 00 ppm 0 01 ppm increments VOC 0 1000 ppm 1 0 ppm increments Sensor type H2S CO Twin plug in electrochemical cell Combustibles Plug in catalytic bead VOC Photoioniz
4. that is overdue for calibration by requesting a pass code Latch This option allows an alarm to remain active until the user acknowledges the alarm Passcode Prevents unauthorized personnel from having access to the user options menu calibration function and alarm setpoint adjust function Safe Enables the display to read Safe if the detector does not enter an alarm Fast pump Maximizes the pump speed if the sampling hose is longer than 50 ft 15 24 m Note Maximizing the pump speed will reduce the battery life 3 Sensors Sens on Enables disables the sensor the detector still operates if a sensor is disabled Span gas Changes the span gas concentration for each sensor STEL period Changes the short term exposure limit 5 15 minutes applicable to toxic sensors only TWA method Choose either the OSHA or ACGIH standard of calculating the time weighted average Resolution Sets the resolution of the gas measurement as either regular or extra if applicable 11 GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide 12 vol CH Shows the LEL reading in vol assuming a methane environment Correction Allows the user to adjust the instrument reading for a specific gas only applicable to LEL and PID sensors Autocal Automatic oxygen calibration upon start up Logger Allows the user to change the datalogging interval between 1 127 seconds Clock Allows the user to set the date an
5. 878 Canada 1 800 663 4164 Europe 44 0 1295 700300 Other countries 1 403 248 9226 Email us at info bwtnet com Visit BW Technologies web site at www gasmonitors com GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Introduction Safety Information Read First This quick reference guide provides basic information for the Use the detector only as specified in this guide otherwise GasAlertMicro 5 and GasAlertMicro 5 PID Refer to the user the protection provided by the detector may be impaired manual on the accompanying CD ROM for complete operating instructions The GasAlertMicro 5 and GasAlertMicro 5 PID gas detector the detector warns of hazardous gas at levels A Cautions Read the following Cautions before using the detector above user selectable alarm setpoints oe Warning Substitution of components may The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility impair Intrinsic Safety to respond properly to the alarm Caution For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified Note personnel only Read and understand the user manual completely before operating or The detector is shipped with English as the displayed servicing language The Portuguese Spanish German and gt Calibrate the detector before first time use and then on a regular schedule depending on use R and sensor exposure to poisons and corresponding language contaminants BW recommends at least once ever
6. GasAlertMicro 5 and GasAlertMicro 5 PID O CO HS PH SO Cl NH3 NO HCN ClO Oz VOC and Combustibles 1 2 3 4 and 5 Gas Detectors Quick Reference Guide INNOVATORS IN GAS DETECTION Technologies Limited Warranty amp Limitation of Liability BW Technologies LP BW warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer BW s warranty obligation is limited at BW s option to refund of the purchase price repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BW authorized service center within the warranty period In no event shall BW s liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product This warranty does not include a fuses disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use b any product which in BW s opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation handling or use c 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
7. Micro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide Alarms The following table lists the numerous alarms of the detector Alarm Display Alarm Display Low Alarm tow EWG TWA Alarm Fast beep Soz 0 6 Fast beep S z 0 s Slow flash 0 0 e Slow flash 3 0 e and target gas bar flash 20 9 10 e and target gas bar flash 20 9 0 l rk am gg ra e Vibrator alarm activates E Vibrator alarm activates CEEE High Alarm GOT ALARM STEL Alarm Constant beep Soz 0 Constant beep Siz paa 6 Fast flash eat 200 e Fast flash 12 6 and target gas bar flash 20 3 D e and target gas bar flash 20 9 0 l esp Vr l cr e Vibrator alarm activates o Vibrator alarm activates CE GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Alarms Alarm Display Alarm Display mee aie Pages Over Range Alarm Alternating low and high alarm oz 0 Siz 0 beep and flash Fast beep and flash 10 35 0 6 and target gas bars flash L and target gas bar flash 20 9 0 20 9 e Vibrator alarm activates B n Vibrator alarm activates i gt Sensor Alarm Automatic Shutdown Alarm One beep every 15 seconds soz 0 Eight beeps and flashes Battery e FAIL flashes above the failed ES rar Vibrator alarm temporarily depleted sensor 20 9 FAIL activates 3 odes ERIL Turning off S B p Low Battery Alarm Normal Shutdown One beep and two flashes every Siz 0 Three beeps and flashes Turning 25 seconds E ow off in e n flash
8. ation detector PID Other gases Single plug in electrochemical cell O measuring principle Capillary controlled concentration sensor Alarm conditions TWA alarm STEL alarm low alarm high alarm multi gas alarm over range alarm sensor alarm pump alarm MMC fail alarm low battery alarm confidence beep automatic shutdown alarm GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Specifications Audible alarm 95 dB at 1 ft 0 3 m 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 display if enabled and during alarm conditions Self test Initiated at activation Calibration Automatic zero and automatic span Oxygen sensor Automatic span on activation selectable 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 enable disable automatic oxygen calibration 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 datalogger models only Datalogger units Contact BW Technologies for a list of approved MMC or SD cards Battery operating time Toxic O2 and LEL s
9. d time for the detector Language Enables the display s language in the user s choice of English French Spanish German or Portuguese Maintenance To keep the detector in good operating condition perform the following basic maintenance as required Calibrate bump check and inspect the detector at regular intervals Keep an operations log of all maintenance bump checks calibrations and alarm events Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents soaps or polishes Do not immerse the detector in liquids GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Maintenance Replacing the Batteries A Warning Always turn off the detector before removing the battery pack The battery packs are hot swappable but alkaline batteries inside the pack must be changed in a non hazardous atmosphere Open the latch on the bottom of the detector and remove the battery pack by lifting up the end of the pack Unscrew the two captive screws on the battery pack open the pack and replace the three alkaline batteries Replace the shell and screw the battery pack back together Insert the battery pack back into place and secure the latch Pons 13 GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Item Description 5 z 1 Sensor cover k 2 Sensor filter 3 Sensors 4 Detector 5 Machine screws 2 Specifications Instrument
10. e in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver U Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected U Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help D5614 6 English iERP 123020 2006 BW Technologies All rights reserved Printed in Canada All product names are trademarks of their respective companies
11. ensors 20 hours three alkaline cells or one rechargeable battery pack Toxic O LEL and PID sensors 10 hours three alkaline cells or one rechargeable battery pack 15 GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide Approved batteries Approved batteries for product standards IEC 60079 11 EN50020 UL913 C22 2 No 157 Alkaline Duracell MN1500 Temperature Code T3C 139 8 C T4 129 8 C T3B 163 C T3C 153 C 20 C lt Tas 50 C 20 C lt Tas 40 C 20 C lt Ta lt 50 C 20 C lt Ta lt 40 C Energizer E91 NiMH rechargeable M5 BAT01 20 C lt Ta lt 50 C T4 Battery charger GasAlertMicro 5 battery charger First time charge 4 hours per battery pack Normal charge 3 4 hours per battery pack Warranty 2 years including sensors 1 year NH sensor and PID lamp Approvals Approved by CSA to both U S and Canadian Standards Approved Class I Division 1 Group A B C and D Class Zone 0 Group IIC Standards CAN CSA C22 2 No 157 and C22 2 152 ANSI UL 913 and ANSI ISA 12 13 Part 1 16 ATEX CE 0539 amp II 1 G EEx ia IIC KEMA 05ATEX 1096X IECEx Ex ia IIC ABS Type Approved VA 348169 X This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 003 Canadian EMI requirements These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenc
12. es 3 GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide Alarm Display Alarm Display Confidence Beep Pump Alarm One beep one flash and one Screen flashes vibrate every 10 seconds Pump flow change detected ALARM S z 0 Check for blocked inlet Pump flow p or press O to run a pump test 0 0 change Two fast beeps and alternating 20 9 0 flashes detected m m a Vibrator alarm activates pe L and dS icons flash MMC Fail Alarm One beep every 5 seconds S z U e D icon flashes 0 T Vr 20 9 0 V K 8 B Note Alarms can be set to be latching or non latching To confirm this setting access the latching alarm option in the user options menu If the detector is in stealth mode it only vibrates in alarm mode the audible and visual alarms are disabled 10 GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID User Options Menu User Options Menu To access the user options menu press and hold and until the detector completes the countdown To scroll through the options press or Press O to select the option The following are the available user options 1 Exit Exits the user options menu 2 Options Backlight Enables the automatic backlight in low light conditions Confibeep Enables disables the confidence beep Due lock Upon start up it prevents the user from operating a detector
13. ns do not exceed 20 9 v v Any rapid up scaling reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous Extended exposure of the GasAlertMicro 5 and GasAlertMicro 5 PID to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress a detector element which can seriously affect its performance If an alarm occurs due to a high concentration of combustible gases recalibration should be performed or if needed the sensor replaced Protect the PID sensor from exposure to silicone vapors The BW pump module M5 PUMP is certified for use with the GasAlertMicro 5 and GasAlertMicro 5 PID only Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Item Description Visual alarm bars LED Toxic 1 PID sensor Toxic 2 sensor LEL sensor Audible alarms Oxygen sensor Pushbuttons Display LCD O oOINID a AJOJN Battery pack Alligator clip GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide Display Elements Q RWWA ee S NO 0 CI0 CO VOCLEL ppm HIGHLOWTWAMAXSTEL HIGHLOWTWAMAXSTEL H2S02Ch ICOHCNH HIGH MAX HIGH LOW MAX LELCH VOL L AnD gy Item Description Alarm condition A
14. to step S to Repeat steps 3 6 to calibrate the successful 5 If O is pressed go to step 4 If calibrate remaining sensors is pressed go to the end of step 6 a S The display then advises to press O to a 7 Ss set or to bypass the calibration due dates Procedure Display 7 Press or to change the calibration due date Press to accept this value and proceed to the next due date If a sensor failed or soz 2 did not span you cannot change the calibration due date for that sensor The display then advises to press to set or to bypass the alarm S L B setpoints Press or to change the alarm FW wa setpoint Press to save the So 2 displayed value and proceed to the pal T next setpoint Set the remaining setpoints The detector beeps twice at the end of the alarm setpoint stage 8 B Saving calibration displays to indicate that calibration is complete Saving Note i A calibration The calibration cap should only be used during the kz 1 calibration process 3 GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector N A If an O or CIO sensor is located in the Toxic 2 sensor position a single gas calibration cap must be used For complete information and procedures refer to the GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR User Manual GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlert
15. utomatically span sensor Gas cylinder Gas identifier bars Battery life indicator Pass code lock Data transmission Clock O OINI oO a AJOJN Stealth mode Optional pump indicator Optional datalogger card indicator 12 Alarm condition low high TWA STEL or multi gas or view TWA STEL and maximum gas exposures MAX 13 Automatically zero sensor Pushbuttons GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Pushbuttons Pushbutton Description To turn on the detector press To turn off the detector press and hold until the countdown is complete To increment the displayed value or scroll up press To enter the user options menu press 4 and Y simultaneously and hold until the countdown is complete To clear the TWA STEL and maximum MAX gas exposure readings press and simultaneously and hold until the countdown is complete To view the date and time alarm setpoints TWA STEL low and high of all the sensors and the LEL PID correction factor if applicable press To decrement the displayed value or scroll down press To initiate calibration and setting alarm setpoints press and simultaneously and hold until the countdown is complete To view the TWA STEL and maximum MAX hold readings press To acknowledge latched alarms press GasAlertMicro 5 amp
16. y 180 days 6 months French guides have their screenshots displayed in the GasAlertMicro 5 amp GasAlertMicro 5 PID Quick Reference Guide gt It is recommended that the combustible sensor be checked with a known concentration of calibration gas after any known exposure to contaminants poisons sulfur compounds silicon vapors halogenated compounds etc BW recommends to bump test the sensors before each day s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated Calibrate if the readings are not within the specified limits Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA International The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50 LEL methane If monitoring a different combustible gas in the LEL range calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas Caution High off scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration Protect the combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds silicones and chlorinated hydrocarbons Although certain organic vapors such as leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons may temporarily inhibit sensor performance in most cases the sensor will recover after calibration For use only in potentially explosive atmospheres where oxygen concentratio
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