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1. Operating Instructions SE werin Measurable success by Sewerin equipment Congratulations You have chosen a quality instrument manufactured by Hermann Sewerin GmbH Our equipment will provide you with the highest standards of perfor mance safety and efficiency They correspond with the national and international guide lines Please read and understand the following operating instructions before using the equipment they will help you to use the instrument quickly and competently If you have any queries we are available to offer advice and assistance at any time Yours Hermann Sewerin GmbH Robert Bosch Strake 3 33334 G tersloh Germany Tel 49 5241 934 0 Fax 49 5241 934 444 www sewerin com info sewerin com Sewerin Ltd Hertfordshire UK Phone 44 1462 634363 www sewerin co uk info sewerin co uk SEWERIN Sarl 17 rue Ampere BP 211 67727 HOERDT CEDEX France T l 33 3 88 68 15 15 Fax 33 3 88 68 11 77 www sewerin fr sewerin sewerin fr Sewerin USA LLC 13551 W 43rd Drive Unit R Golden CO 80403 7272 Phone 1 303 424 3611 Fax 1 303 420 0033 www sewerin net jerry palmer sewerin net SEWERIN IBERIA S L c Cafiada Real de Merinas 17 Centro de Negocios Eisenhower Edificio 5 Planta 2 C 28042 Madrid Espa a Tel 34 91 74807 57 Fax 34 91 74807 58 www sewerin es info sewerin es Left and right side of the Portafid M32. open the 0 1 fuelgas bottle item 1 by turning to the right press the Ignition key 1 C ban iml mo IN TW i 2 Measuring operation e this displays the fuel gas inlet pressure e g 120 BAR and fuel gas operating time in the form of a bar graph e g 4 hours the detector automatically switches off close the bottle again 3 Charging equipment 3 Charging equipment When fully charged the PORTAFID M3 and M3K can be operated for a maximum of 8 hours with the pump running The gas detectors can be charged in the workshop or in the emergency vehicle The following connection devices are available gt ug vi gt AC DC adapter M4 100 240 V Part no LD10 10001 Car cable M4 12 V mounting Part no ZL07 10000 with built in fuse and blade receptacles for the fix connec tion to vehicle electrics Car cable M4 12 V mobile Part no ZL07 10100 with built in fuse and connec tor for cigarette lighter for mobile vehicle mounting Car cable M4 24 V mounting Part no ZLO9 10000 ewith voltage transformer and blade receptacles for the fix connection to vehicle electrics 3 Charging equipment Charging Connect the detector switched off to a charger and a display of the following type appears the detector still has 5 ope rating hours left 5 bars and will take one more hour to be H fully recharged T the
3. TR 28 Declaration of Comon y nessen R 28 Inspection protocol ot e a a a a a RERAS 29 1 PORTAFID M3 M3K models PORTAFID M3 M3K models Both gas detectors are suitable for the following purposes testing underground supply line piping crossing landfill sites cy Cw iub ps ke eg SE wer j PORTAFID M3 compact device with 0 1 steel bottle beneath it for short term use ane h EI Cw PORTAF ID SEWERIN PORTAFID M3K column device with separate 0 47 steel bottle and comfortable harness for an 8 hour day 1 PORTAFID M3 M3K models 1 1 Probe systems Pipes monitoring probes ae Note Carpet probe FID Part no ZS01 11200 for checking stable surfaces The sample is drawn into an excrescence in a neoprene mat in contact with the surface with no extraneous emis sions Bell probe FID Part no Z805 10100 for checking unstable and overgrown surfaces It can be used in confined spaces e g between parked cars or in front gardens Except with the carpet probe a probe hose should always be used with a hydrophobic filter Measuring operation 6 8 7 15 9 14 10 11 12 13 Note 2 Measuring operation Please fold out the PORTAFID M3 illustration inside the front cover Description Handwheel Stand Cylinder release Buzzer LCD Attachment points Carrying handle Attachment points Discharge Probe connector Charg
4. instrument is quickly charge able and the maximum charg EN ing time is approx 2 5 hours when it is fully charged all the bars are visible and the number display disappears e the detector can be left con nected to the charger until the next time it is needed Note Due to the fast charging option the admissible tem perature range is 0 C 40 C during charging Spontaneous discharge If the detector is not connected to the charger when switched off the nickel metal hydride accu spontaneously discharges thus reducing the available operating hours After a maximum of 30 days the detector indicator shows that there are no operating hours left and it must be recharged 13 4 Inspection testing and maintenance 4 Inspection testing and maintenance DVGW work sheet G 465 4 requires detectors to be inspected tested and maintained Sensitivity testing may be necessary several times a day according to G 465 1 depending on the circumstances particularly with gas detectors used to monitor mains pipes Inspection must be carried out up to six times a year depending on frequency of use and at any rate at least once a year The following items must be tested detector condition pump power battery condition zero point intake channel sensitivity with test gas Test report Test results must be recorded A specimen form will be found on the last page of this
5. is used to indicate dangers which may either result in hazards for the operators or in severe damage or even destruction of the product Note This symbol is used to call attention to information and tips which may be helpful and which are exceed ing the basic operating procedures Contents Page 1 PORTAFID M3 M3K models eee 1 1 1 Probe systems sss nnns 2 2 Measuring operation uusneessnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnn 3 2 1 SWIECHING ON ts 2202 EET 5 2 2 Illumination and contrast seeeemH HI 7 2 3 Alarm signal and volume sssss 7 24 Alarm threshold value ssessssseee 8 2 5 Switching measuring ranges sse e 8 2 6 Zero point adjustment sss 9 2 7 Battery Glan u 10 2 8 SWILCHING OFF E 10 2 9 Pressure reading decedente a 10 3 Charging equipment eese nennen 12 4 Inspection testing and maintenance 14 4 1 Testing technique erensia een 15 5 Adjustmeoent etie eiiee etienne tian annee eia 16 6 Technical notes reete rere reete 22 7 Technical d ta uec eis esecec reae tanean nce 24 8 D CCOSSOMIOS mee 25 9 Error messages iiie isaense nia iuunn tak x annm nba iuda nn cei i add 26 10 Wearing parts eerie ient 27 Appendix
6. manual Servicing and maintenance DVGW work sheet G 465 4 specifies that servicing and mainte nance of the detectors may be carried out only by the following persons e the SEWERIN Service or an expert authorised by SEWERIN Servicing must be carried out at least once a year The next sched uled date must be entered on the inspection sticker attached to the detector month year After servicing a certificate must be completed 4 1 4 Inspection testing and maintenance Testing technique The test case PPM complete is used to check and calibrate the sensitivity and pump capacity within the ppm range Testing can be effected with carpet or bell probes Test case PPM complete Part no ZP03 12001 test set SPE ppm incl flowm eter 0 80l h hard shelled case orange coloured with foam inlet 0 41 test gas bottle 10 ppm CH methane in synthetic air pres sure 100 150 bar pressure regulator and manometer test plate for probe testing and connection hoses 15 5 Adjustment 5 Adjustment The PORTAFID M3 and PORTAFID M3K detectors are factory set to the 10 ppm measuring range You can adjust each of the ranges using appropriate test gases one for each range Testing procedure Connect your detector to the test set EI OS First Display version number zero point now press this combination of buttons simultaneously Once the number of available opera
7. the 1 00 vol methane CH test gas from the SPE ppm test set wait until the display has sta mM ilised Lb Buo Qui MITTU LOLS Av LO confirm the adjustment with the ON OFF key OK appears in the LCD turn off the test gas feed press the Arrow up key to move to the next display 5 Adjustment Vol range language By repeatedly pressing the ON OFF key you can choose between the following displays in the vol range Lois WEGE hee REUS VOL concentration dis play in vol German English r1 U GAZ concentration dis rm n play in vol LIL V Lil French confirm the display e g VOL with the ON OFF key OK appears in the LCD this setting is retained even when the detector is switched off press the Arrow up key to a move to the next display 19 5 Adjustment 10 PPM sensitivity Whether synthetic or fresh air is used for the zero point adjust ment you must always achieve sensitivity of gt 5 ppm when using 10 ppm methane CH test gas To this end you can select from the following amplification ratios in the 10 ppm range by repeatedly pressing the ON OFF key switch 1 0 x 10 PPM 100 ampli fication m J 1 2 x 10 PPM 120 ampli LJ HHM fication VIII 1 5 x 10 PPM 150 ampli I fication factory set ting press the Arrow up key to confirm the selected a
8. P 3 P A 10 ji 2 Nn Left and right side of the Portafid M3K 10 Operating Instructions PORTRFID M3 PORTRFID M3R 11 07 2007 V1 XXX 102708 en For your safety This product may only be operated by appropriately trained persons who are familiar with the relevant operating manual It may only be used for its designated purpose i e for industrial and com mercial use Repair work may only be carried out by specialists or by persons who have undergone appropriate training Any alterations or modifications to the product require the prior approval of Hermann Sewerin GmbH In the event of unauthorised alterations to the product the manufacturer accepts no liability for damage Only Hermann Sewerin GmbH accessories may be used with the product Only spare parts approved by us may be used for repairs Hermann Sewerin GmbH accepts no liability for damage resulting from non compliance with the foregoing The guarantee and liability provisions in the Hermann Sewerin GmbH terms of sale and supply are not extended by the foregoing We reserve the right to make changes in the context of continued techni cal development In addition to these instructions please comply with generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations Symbols used CAUTION This symbol
9. ct the SEWERIN Service 26 10 Wearing parts 10 Wearing parts Fine dust filter Hose filter Probe filter inlet Hydrophobic filter Neoprene mat in the detectors probe connectors item 11 or 7 in the carpet probe and probe hose in the bell probe in the 1 m 2 m and 6 m probe hoses for the carpet probe 27 Appendix Konformit tserkl rung Declaration of Conformity Ger tebezeichnung Tragbares batteriebetriebenes Gassp rger t Type of Product portable battery operated gas measuring instrument Ger te Typ Produet Nene Portafid M3 Portafid M3K Fabrikations Nr Fabr No 027 01 xxxx 1027 10 xxxx Hiermit erkl ren wir da oben genanntes Produkt mit der den folgenden Norm en oder normativen Dokument en bereinstimmt Bei einer mit uns nicht abgestimmten Anderung des Produkts verliert diese Erkl rung ihre G ltigkeit We hereby declare that the above product complies with the following norms or standardized directives In case of any modification of this product which has nof been authorized by us this declaration becomes invalid Norm en Norm s Generic Emission Standard Generic Immunity Standard Fundstellen bzgl EN 50 081 82 sind Amtsbl tter der EG Nr C 44 12 bzw Nr C 90 2 The Norms EN 50 081 82 are recorded in the Gazette of the EG No C 44 12 and no C90 2 resp Gem den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie n The unit is in accordance with EG Richtli
10. er socket Mounting Function opens and closes the fuelgas bottle holds the device in the correct position disconnects the fuelgas bottle acoustic warning signal displays gas concentrations and operating status for carrying straps transporting the device for carrying straps of gas sample connects to the probes described connects to chargers for fuelgas bottle 2 Measuring operation Note Please fold out the PORTAFID M3K illustration inside the front cover Item 9 10 Description Fuelgas connection Buzzer LCD Attachment points Discharge Probe connector Charging socket Attachment points Function connects to the fuelgas cylin der on the harness acoustic warning signal displays gas concentrations and operating status for harness der Gasprobe connects to the probes described connects to chargers for harness 2 1 Switching on D Note 2 Measuring operation When in use the gas detector must always be in the correct position i e with the LCD uppermost Do not disconnect the PORTAFID M3 fuelgas bottle unless the pressure is less than 20 bar wo 19 9 EAE 7 7 a X O ma PORTAFID M3 open the 0 1 fuelgas bottle item 1 by turning to the right PORTAFID M3K open the 0 47 I fuelgas bottle on the harness by turning to the right press the ON OFF key for about 2 seconds the buzzer item 4 sounds fo
11. he pressure gauge on the harness 6 Technical notes Automatic alarm reset If the alarm threshold is exceeded the acoustic alarm is set off t can be switched off with the Signal key After about 2 minutes it is automatically reset Cleaning No solvents benzines or similar substances may be used to clean the detectors Oxygen concentration The detectors are electrically safe to use in an oxygen concentra tion of up to 21 vol At oxygen concentrations of lt 16 0 vol the H flame might cease F 110 23 7 Technical Data 7 24 Technical data Detector types Calibration Measuring range Measurement range definition Measuring error Measurement system Pump power Alarm threshold Operating time Power supply Dimensions W x H x D and weight Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity range Pressure range Charging time Charging temperature PORTAFID M3 PORTAFID M3K Methane CH 0 10 000 ppm 1 vol 10 ppm 1 ppm steps 100 ppm 2ppmsteps 1000 ppm 20 ppm steps 1 vol 0 02 vol steps 1 96 Flame lonisation Detector gt 50 I h and gt 150 mbar 3 ppm variable Electrical 8 hours Fuel gas 5 hours 0 1 I 25 hours 0 47 at 150 bar cylinder pressure NiMh battery rechargeable PORTAFID M3 270 x 185 x 105 mm 3 800 g PORTAFID M3K without bottle 270 x 140 x 105 mm 1 700 g 10 C to 40 C 25 C to 70 C 5 96 r h t
12. mplifica tion e g 1 5 x 10 PPM with the ON OFF key 20 move to the next display 5 Adjustment LCD check With this function you can check whether all elements of the LCD are operating normally LI Pp FIM LL uH confirm the LCD check with D the ON OFF key press the Arrow up key to return to the first display Leave adjustment mode possible only in the first display simultaneously press both Arrow keys to return to normal measuring operation or press the ON OFF key to switch the detector off 21 6 Technical notes 6 22 Technical notes Delayed action indicator To facilitate the comparison of different gas concentrations the maximum value is displayed by a flashing delayed action indi cator e this remains in the LCD item wit i 5 for about 4 minutes unless 4j updated by a higher concen S wh e tration ILI rrr Fine dust filters There are fine dust filters in the screw on probe connector item 3 and in most probes The filters can be cleaned by tapping or blowing to remove the dust Note After cleaning the filters must be replaced in the same position as before Heavily soiled filters should be replaced by new ones acces sories Adjusting the outlet pressure PORTAFID M3 the outlet pressure is adjusted on the underside of the detector with an Allen key supplied PORTAFID M3K the outlet pressure is adjusted at t
13. n centrations is intensified the measurement result can be read off from the digital dis play repeatedly pressing the Zoom key switches between the full and optimum ranges depending on the concentra tion switching between the fol lowing measurement ranges is automatic 0 10 PPM 0 1000 PPM 0 100 PPM 0 1 VOL the optimum measurement range in this example is 0 100 PPM repeatedly pressing one of the Arrow keys while holding down the Zoom key switches manually to the required dis play range f the detector fails to reach its zero point of 0 PPM after flushing with copious fresh air pressing the Zero point key enables you to adjust it manually the reading display flashes while the adjustment is being carried out measurement cannot be resumed until after the flash ing stops 2 Measuring operation 2 7 2 8 2 9 Battery alarm 1000 1 wai S An _ ILI HP a Switching off wo 1M 1 IL a Pressure reading e f the battery symbol appears in the LCD at least 15 minu tes operating time remains after that the detector must be recharged Press the ON OFF key for about 2 seconds the buzzer item 4 sounds for about 2 seconds remaining operating hours are displayed in the form of a bar graph e g 5 hours You can display the current cylinder pressure even when the PORTAFID M3 is switched off
14. nie Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit EG Directive Electromagnetic Compatibilit Gutersloh 3 7 1997 HERMANN SEWERIN GMBH Gesch ftsf hrer Managing Director 28 Appendix Inspection protocol Calibration Serial Number e g 003 01 0001 PORTRFID M3 MIR Methane CH 2 SEWERIN 15 01 2009 Device status Status correct e g Y N Remaining operating hours e g 5 h Pump check Pump error F100 in seal PPM measuring range Zero point Fresh air reading 3 2 Test gas 10 ppm CH Display gt 10 ppm 3 3 Test gas 100 ppm CH Display 90 110 ppm 3 4 Test gas 1 000 ppm CH Display 900 1 100 ppm 3 5 Test gas 1 00 vol CH4 Display 0 90 1 10 vol 4 0 Alarm function Audible alarm signal e g Y N 5 0 Observations Housing broken Repair Adjustment Factory inspection or the like 6 0 Test Day Month Year Signature 29 Hermann Sewerin GmbH Robert Bosch Stra e 3 33334 G tersloh Germany Telefon 49 5241 934 0 Telefax 49 5241 934 444 www sewerin com info sewerin com 11 07 2007 102708 en
15. o 90 r h non condensing 900 h Pa bis 1100 h Pa 2 5 hours 0 C to 40 C Accessories Charging technique Probe systems Probe hose Plunger bar Testing technique System case Carrying systems 8 Accessories AC DC adapter M4 100 240 V 12 V Car cable M4 12 V or 24 V carpet probe and bell probe for Network Survey with hydrophobic filter and quick con nect for making probe holes manually handle insulated to 10 kV working lengths 625 mm 1025 mm and 1325 mm Test case PPM complete Test set SPE ppm with foam lining and compartments for accessories PORTAFID M3 cross straps PORTAFID M3K harness 25 9 Error messages 9 Error messages eo The detectors automatically TTE identify errors and show the 9 4 error code in the LCD item 5 Error code Cause and remedy F10 F14 Adjustment errors in the PPM range check testgas or repeat adjustment F50 F56 Component errors remedy contact Sewerin service F 100 recen pump power inadequate e g because ambient temperatures are too low switch detector off and on again check filters in detector and probes F110 es flame extinguished excessive gas concentration in the com bustion chamber flush out and manually reignite F200 u AC DC adapter defect E201 ie Temperature during charge out of admis sible range If any other error codes are displayed please con ta
16. off after about 4 minutes the illumination automatically switches off simultaneously pressing the Light key and one of the Arrow keys increases or reduces the contrast of the LCD e Repeatedly pressing the Signal key switches the alarm signal on and off ethe appropriate symbol appears in or disappears from the LCD item 5 this enables you to monitor the alarm signal 2 Measuring operation simultaneously pressing the Signal key and one of the Arrow keys increases or reduces the buzzer volume Cw id 24 Alarm threshold value gen As long as the Threshold value key is held down 29 9 9 the alarm threshold value e g 10 PPM flashes in the full B amp r1 4 range analogue display LJ PPM repeatedly pressing one of 4 the Arrow keys while holding down the Threshold value Cw key increases or reduces the alarm threshold value this value is preserved even when the detector is switched off 2 5 Switching measuring ranges oo All detectors have an ana uini logue display above full range and a digital display m 1 below both scales indicate LJ FP Vl the same concentration e g 70 PPM the analogue display is a logarithmic scale covering the range 0 PPM 1 VOL 2 6 i O 7n ILI PPM 2 2 SE x wm Zero point adjustment d 2 Measuring operation here the display of low co
17. r about 2 seconds remaining operating hours are displayed in the form of a bar graph e g 5 hours the built in pump runs at maxi mum power ethe appropriate symbol appears in the LCD item 5 to enable the pump function to be monitored 2 Messbetrieb 9 9 9 only the PORTAFID M3 dis l plays fuelgas inlet pressure S e g 120 BAR and fuelgas operating time in the form of a bar graph e g m ERR 0 EE 4 hours V u ous a i 1 ul ur DEC m m 1 m bagi N 29 09 89 display of fuelgas outlet pressure e g 0 87 BAR the interval alarm sounds 1 a r7 V7 I1 ban 471 Note This display appears only if the fuelgas outlet pressure is outside the set range of 0 95 1 10 bar for how to correct this see 6 0 Technical notes the fuelgas bottle is empty i e the cylinder pres sure is less than 10 bar and needs refilling or replacing v automatic ignition now takes place 2 2 2 3 w 1000 LI PPM 3 Illumination and contrast Vw TX 3 om J Lae Ji Alarm signal and volume 2 Measuring operation after ignition wait until the zero point in fresh air has established itself about 2 3 minutes 0 PPM after flashing stops Repeatedly pressing the Light key switches the LCD illumi nation on and
18. ting hours has been displayed the detector is in adjustment mode 09 e the software version number e g V1 0 is displayed and the pump runs at maximum O power the reading display flashes H until the zero point of the FID system has been automati cally established once the zero point has been set press the Arrow up key to move to the next display 10 ppm adjustment 5 Adjustment Now release the 10 ppm methane CH test gas from the SPE ppm test set 9 19 100 ppm adjustment wait until the display has sta bilised confirm the adjustment with the ON OFF key OK appears in the LCD turn off the test gas feed press the Arrow up key to move to the next display Now release the 100 ppm methane CH test gas from the SPE ppm test set 100 wait until the display has sta bilised confirm the adjustment with the ON OFF key OK appears in the LCD turn off the test gas feed press the Arrow up key to move to the next display 17 5 Adjustment 1000 ppm adjustment Now release the 1000 ppm methane CH test gas from the SPE ppm test set a oes ae 100 wait until the display has sta LL bilised confirm the adjustment with the ON OFF key OK appears in the LCD turn off the test gas feed press the Arrow up key to move to the next display 1 00 vol adjustment Now release
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