BW Technologies GasAlertMicroClip Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual GasAlertMicroClip 1 2 3 and 4 Gas Detectors H2S CO O2 Combustibles ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...10 Self Test 10 Self Test Pass 15 Self Test Fail 15 Battery Test 15 Backlight 16 Deactivating the Detector 16 Options 16 Detector Identification 17 Sensor Options 17 User Options Menu 20 Language Menu 21 Alarms 22 Computed Gas Exposures 24 Viewing Gas Exposures 25 Gas Alarm Setpoints 26 Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints 26 Stopping a Gas Alarm 27 Sensor Alarm 27 i ...

Page 4: ...stics Protection 29 Applying Gas to the Sensors 29 Calibration Procedure 30 Datalogs 34 Event Logs 34 Downloading Datalogs and Event Logs 34 Maintenance 34 Charging the Detector 35 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 36 Troubleshooting 39 Replacement Parts and Accessories 42 Specifications 43 General Datalogger Specifications 45 ...

Page 5: ...ip Detector 7 4 Display Elements 8 5 Pushbutton 9 6 Alarms 22 7 Computed Gas Exposures 24 8 Gas Alarm Setpoints 26 9 Sample Factory Alarm Setpoints 26 10 Applying Gas to the Sensors 29 11 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 37 12 Troubleshooting Tips 39 13 Replacement Parts and Accessories 42 iii ...

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Page 7: ...es Figure Title Page 1 GasAlertMicroClip Detector 7 2 Display Elements 8 3 Applying Gas to the Sensors 29 4 Connecting the Charging Adapter 35 5 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 36 6 Replacing the Rear Shell 38 v ...

Page 8: ...ector with User Downloadable Datalogger and Event Log Standard instrument is equipped with integral concussion proof boot internal vibrator alarm and provides full time continuous datalogging while the instrument is operating Data is saved to memory and can be downloaded by the user via an IR device to a PC Data is imported into standard office software Microsoft Excel Access etc Wraparound memory...

Page 9: ...m setpoints The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm Table 1 lists the gases monitored Table 1 Gases Monitored Gas Detected Unit of Measure Hydrogen sulfide H2S parts per million ppm Carbon monoxide CO parts per million ppm Oxygen O2 percent by volume Combustible gases LEL Field selectable for a percent of lower explosive limit LEL b perce...

Page 10: ...W Technologies by Honeywell s web site at www gasmonitors com ISO 9001 Safety Information Read First Use the detector only as specified in this manual otherwise the protection provided by the detector may be impaired International symbols used on the detector and in this manual are explained in Table 2 Read the Cautions on the following pages before using the detector ec Note This instrument conta...

Page 11: ...ns and contaminants BW recommends at least once every 180 days 6 months 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 It is recommende...

Page 12: ...mmended charging adapter only Do not use any other charging adapter Failure to observe this precaution could lead to fire or explosion Extended exposure of the GasAlertMicroClip 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 high concentration of combustible gases recalibration should be perf...

Page 13: ... both U S and Canadian Standards by CSA International g European Explosives Protection X Conforms to European Union Directives ATEX Conforms to European ATEX Directives IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission Scheme for Certification to Standards for Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres 5 ...

Page 14: ... parts see the section Replacement Parts and Accessories The detector comes with sensors and rechargeable battery installed If the battery needs to be replaced contact BW Technologies by Honeywell If any of the sensors or the sensor filter needs to be replaced refer to Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter To become familiar with the features and functions of the detector study the following figures...

Page 15: ...gure 1 Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip Table 3 Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip Item Description 1 Visual alarm bars LED 2 Liquid crystal display LCD 3 Audible alarm 4 Sensors 5 Pushbutton 6 Charging connector IR interface 7 Alligator clip 7 ...

Page 16: ...ble 4 Display Elements Item Description 1 Alarm condition 2 Automatically span sensor 3 Gas cylinder 4 Gas identifier bars 5 Battery life indicator 6 Stealth mode 7 Numeric value 8 Automatically zero sensor Figure 2 Display Elements 8 ...

Page 17: ...ice To clear the TWA STEL and MAX readings press C when the LCD displays RESET x To initiate calibration press and hold C as the detector executes the OFF countdown and continue to hold C as the LCD briefly turns off and then executes the CAL countdown Release C once the CAL countdown is complete x To activate the backlight press C x To acknowledge latched alarms press C x To acknowledge a low ala...

Page 18: ...attery test during start up If the battery has insufficient power to start up the liquid crystal display LCD displays the following screen before the detector deactivates Recharge the battery for 2 3 hours before restarting the detector see Charging the Detector Audible Visual Test 1 The LCD shows all the display elements as it beeps flashes vibrates and briefly turns on the backlight Detector Ver...

Page 19: ... the Sensors tab in Soft Tools See GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools instruction sheet Sensors and Power Test 4 The detector then tests the sensors Alarm Setpoints 3 Next the LCD shows the TWA STEL low and high alarm setpoints Note The alarm setpoints on a shipped detector may vary by region See Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints A screen then appears confirming that the test was successful TEST OK or which...

Page 20: ... only the automatic oxygen calibration is enabled on the detector the following screen appears Note If ambient air is set to be measured 20 8 vol the automatic oxygen calibration screen displays 20 8 instead of 20 9 Calibration Due Date optional 6 The LCD displays the number of days remaining until the next calibration is due Note If the calibration interval is set to 0 then the calibration due da...

Page 21: ...ocedure refer to Calibration If C is not pressed within 2 minutes the detector deactivates Note Calibration can also be performed by using BW Technologies by Honeywell s MicroDock II Cal Lock Enabled If the Cal Lock option is enabled an infrared IR device is required to calibrate the detector IR LOCK displays as the detector tries to establish a connection with an IR device e g BW Technologies by ...

Page 22: ...is enabled and the bump checks have passed or none of the sensors are due for a bump check a warning screen displays the number of days remaining until a bump check needs to be performed If any of the sensors need to be bump checked the detector displays the following screen If force bump or is not enabled press C to enter normal operation Note BUMPCHK todAY also displays if a bump check was execu...

Page 23: ...hat the audible and visual alarms are functioning properly refer to Alarms Self Test Pass Battery Test If the detector passes the self test the detector begins normal operation The LCD displays the ambient gas readings The battery is tested on activation and continuously thereafter A newly charged battery should operate for 10 12 hours typically before automatically shutting down The battery power...

Page 24: ... GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools software Refer to the GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools manual for complete instructions The following are the available user options in Soft Tools 1 Detector Identification Start up message 2 Carbon Monoxide CO Hydrogen Sulphide H2S Oxygen O2 and Combustible LEL sensor disabled calibration gas concentration calibration interval bump interval low alarm high alarm TWA alarm...

Page 25: ...iewed on the LCD during normal operation All sensors are enabled upon shipment If a sensor is disabled it may be enabled again at any time Startup Message Bottom Line If a message is entered it appears during the start up sequence after the detector version is displayed The message either If a sensor fails disabling the sensor deactivates the sensor alarm refer to Alarms The sensor should be repla...

Page 26: ...y exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints Calibration Interval Low Alarm The calibration interval Cal Interval allows you to choose the number of days before the next calibration should be performed You can select the minimum number of days 1 day to the maximum number of days 365 days before the next calibration A different calibration interval can be selected...

Page 27: ...ion is only applicable to the LEL sensor If it is enabled it shows the LEL reading in vol assuming a methane environment The STEL Alarm option changes the short term exposure limit STEL alarm setpoint for either the H2S or CO sensor Refer to Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints for the factory alarm setpoints STEL Interval The STEL interval determines the rate at which STEL is calculated The detector is ...

Page 28: ... visual and vibrator alarms persist during an alarm The alarm deactivates when it is acknowledged by pressing C and the alarm condition is no longer present Safe Mode When enabled the Safe Mode function advises that normal ambient conditions prevail and no monitored gas hazard exist SAFE is constantly displayed when all gas levels are normal or below the alarm setpoints The safe mode option is dis...

Page 29: ... Force Calibration When Overdue option forces the detector to enter the calibration process if a sensor is overdue for calibration upon start up If the detector is not calibrated immediately the detector will deactivate The detector is shipped with this option disabled The detector is shipped with English as the default language displayed You can choose to view the detector in these additional lan...

Page 30: ...tivates the backlight audible visual vibrator alarms and the LCD shows the current ambient gas reading Table 6 Alarms Alarms Display Alarms Display Low Alarm x Slow siren x Slow alternating flash x L and target gas bar flash x Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm x Fast siren x Fast alternating flash x L and target gas bar flash x Vibrator alarm activates TWA Alarm x Slow siren x Slow alternating f...

Page 31: ...ast siren and alternating flash x L and target gas bar flash x Vibrator alarm activates Sensor Alarm x Displays Err Confidence Beep x One beep every 10 seconds Low Battery Alarm Confidence beep disabled x One beep and one flash every 5 seconds x and L flashes Automatic Shutdown Alarm x Eight beeps and eight flashes x LOW BAT and L display x Vibrator alarm temporarily activates x Displays OFF befor...

Page 32: ...ng a low alarm by pressing C The vibrator and LEDs remain activated If the alarm escalates to a high TWA or STEL alarm the audible alarm reactivates The backlight activates during any alarm condition Computed Gas Exposures a Warning To avoid possible personal injury do not deactivate the detector during a work shift TWA STEL and MAX readings reset once the detector is deactivated Table 7 Computed ...

Page 33: ... gas exposures Then the LCD displays the STEL gas exposures Finally the LCD displays the MAX readings Clearing Gas Exposures a Caution Follow all safety procedures as defined by your employer Confirm with your supervisor before clearing TWA and STEL alarms To clear the TWA STEL and MAX exposure readings press C when the LCD displays RESET 25 ...

Page 34: ...lated value above the STEL alarm setpoint Multi gas alarm Two or more gas alarm conditions Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints Note To change the alarm setpoints you must connect the detector to the IR Link adapter and use the GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools software Refer to the GasAlertMicroClip Soft Tools manual for complete instructions Standard factory alarm setpoints will vary by region Occupational ...

Page 35: ... the Troubleshooting section Low Battery Alarm The detector tests the battery on activation and continuously thereafter Battery power is continually displayed during normal operation If the battery voltage is low the detector activates the low battery alarm The low battery alarm continues until you recharge the battery If the battery voltage drops too low the detector executes an automatic shutdow...

Page 36: ... available from BW Technologies by Honeywell See the section Replacement Parts and Accessories x The oxygen sensor can be automatically calibrated each time upon activation if this feature is enabled Activate the detector in a normal 20 9 20 8 oxygen atmosphere x Calibration accuracy is never better than the calibration gas accuracy BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends a premium grade calibrati...

Page 37: ... is not present or does not meet expected values the display will advise you of that failure The sensor s that failed to span will retain its previous set value and not continue with the calibration process Figure 3 Applying Gas to the Sensors Applying Gas to the Sensors Table 10 Applying Gas to the Sensors The calibration cap and hose which is shipped with the detector simplifies sensor testing a...

Page 38: ...alibration Note Verify that the calibration gas you are using matches the span concentration value s in the detector See the section Calibration Gas Concentration 1 In a clean atmosphere press and hold C as the detector beeps flashes and vibrates to the corresponding OFF countdown Continue to hold C as the detector briefly deactivates 2 The detector then reactivates and performs the CAL countdown ...

Page 39: ...n it cannot be spanned 3 The LCD flashes while the detector automatically zeroes the toxic and combustible sensors and calibrates the oxygen sensor The LCD notifies you if the auto zero has failed for a sensor 5 K flashes and remains displayed as you attach the calibration cap and apply gas to the sensors at a flow rate of 250 to 500 ml min refer to Figure 3 Applying Gas to the Sensors Auto Zero S...

Page 40: ...th the calibration procedure Note Successful Span The detector will not span a sensor if If the sensors have spanned successfully the audible alarm beeps before the calibration procedure continues x You do not apply gas to the sensor x The sensor fails to detect at least one half of the expected gas concentration in the first 30 seconds Unsuccessful Span If the sensors fail the span the LCD displa...

Page 41: ...sor does not successfully span its calibration due date will not be reset 6 After span is complete the LCD displays the following calibration due date screens before returning to normal operation Note The number of days shown in the last screen represents the earliest date a calibration needs to be performed If a sensor failed to successfully span and it is past its calibration due date the LCD di...

Page 42: ...I Base Station Datalogs Maintenance The datalogger allows the detector to record various information so you can compile a report The detector has a sample rate of 15 second intervals The detector is capable of storing 16 hours of information When the memory is full the detector replaces the oldest data with the most recent data To keep the detector in good operating condition perform the following...

Page 43: ...cific to North America Use of the charging adapter outside of North America will damage the charger and detector The battery can only be replaced by the manufacturer Not complying with this might cause explosion danger Note To preserve battery life deactivate the detector when you are not using it To charge the detector execute the following steps 1 Deactivate the detector and attach the GasAlertM...

Page 44: ... is being charged 3 Once charging is complete the LCD continues to display Remove the adapter and activate the detector Note If the battery indicator does not display within 5 minutes refer to the Troubleshooting section To replace a sensor or sensor filter refer to the following figure table and set of instructions To reach full battery capacity allow the battery to fully charge and fully dischar...

Page 45: ...nsure the battery does not get damaged once the PCB is removed 4 Remove the old sensor filter or slide pull out the old sensor s 5 Insert a new sensor filter or sensor s Note When inserting a new sensor filter ensure the white side is facing the sensors i e the black side is facing out Detectors that are configured for 1 2 or 3 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations 1...

Page 46: ...when the rear shell was removed refer back to step 2 x Visually inspect the battery to ensure that it has not been damaged before replacing the rear shell x Ensure the rib on the interior of the rear shell fits between the battery pack and the PCB as shown in Figure 6 x Ensure the rear shell sealing rib is not folded when replacing the rear shell see Figure 5 x Torque the screws to 3 4 in lbs in a...

Page 47: ...s not activate o Depleted battery o Damaged or defective detector o Charge battery see Charging the Detector o Contact BW Technologies by Honeywell The detector enters alarm mode immediately when activated o Sensor needs to stabilize o Low battery alarm o Detector requires calibration o Used sensor wait 60 seconds New sensor wait 5 minutes o Charge battery see Charging the Detector o Calibrate det...

Page 48: ...r is performing operations that do not require user input o Charge battery see Charging the Detector o Pushbutton operation restored automatically when the operation ends Detector does not accurately measure gas o Detector requires calibration o Detector is colder hotter than ambient gas o Sensor filter is blocked o Calibrate sensor see Calibration o Allow the detector to acquire ambient temperatu...

Page 49: ...correctly o Detector requires calibration o Missing or faulty sensor o Detector is operating normally Use caution in suspect areas Check maximum gas exposure reading o Reset alarm setpoints see Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints o Calibrate sensors see Calibration o Replace sensor see Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Detector automatically deactivates o Automatic shutdown feature activated due to we...

Page 50: ...100 ppm bal N2 34 l 1 CG T34 Dual gas cylinder 50 LEL CH4 2 5 O2 20 9 bal N2 34 l 1 Model No Description Qty G0042 H25 Single gas cylinder H2S 25 ppm bal N2 58 l 1 CG2 M 200 103 Single gas cylinder CO 200 ppm bal N2 103 l 1 CG BUMP1 Bump alarm gas aerosol CH4 2 5 O2 10 H2S 40 ppm CO 200 ppm 1 CK Q34 4 Quad calibration kit with regulator quad gas cylinder CG Q34 4 hose and carrying case 1 CK Q58 4 ...

Page 51: ...le Detection range H2S 0 100 ppm 1 0 1 ppm increments H2S 0 200 ppm 1 ppm increments CO 0 500 ppm 1 ppm increments CO 0 1000 ppm 1 ppm increments O2 0 30 0 vol 0 1 vol increments Combustible LEL 0 100 LEL 1 LEL increments or 0 5 0 v v methane Sensor type H2S CO O2 Single plug in electrochemical cell Combustibles Plug in catalytic bead O measuring principle 2 Capillary controlled concentration sens...

Page 52: ... 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 in...

Page 53: ...flags battery status sensor status confidence beep activation and detector status along with the time and date for each reading and unit serial number Operation Requires no user intervention automatic Compatible with Desktop PC computer or laptop Operating system Windows 2000 or higher Download via IR device e g IR Link adapter MicroDock II Base Station etc Software required Soft Tools with spread...

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Page 55: ...D5908 2 English iERP 124291 BW Technologies 2007 all rights reserved Printed in Canada All product names are trademarks of their respective companies ...

Page 56: ... Headquarters Calgary Alberta ERRATA CARD 125109 GasAlertMicroClip 5 in 3 in Pages 9 10 a Caution Only activate the detector in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas Page 19 Auto Zero on Start up The auto zero option for each sensor is enabled upon shipment The following information has changed in the user manual 124291 D5908 2 ...

Page 57: ... confi rm their ability to respond to gas by expos ing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated If any sensor fails the bump test contact your local BW service department immedi ately a IMPORTANT NOTE ...