Model IR400
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5.0 Maintenance
The Model IR400 is calibrated at the factory and is fail-to-safe; once it is correctly installed and
calibrated upon start-up, it requires little maintenance other than periodic cleaning, gas checks,
zeroing and recalibration to ensure system integrity. Integrity checks can be performed using
General Monitors’ Gas Check Kit (P/N 32548).
WARNING:
Disconnect or inhibit external devices such as Trip Amplifiers, PLC’s, or DCS
systems before performing any maintenance.
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NOTE:
If an optical fault still occurs after cleaning and re-zeroing of an IR400 detector
is complete, then you must return the unit to the factory for service. The system’s full
two-year warranty will be voided if customer personnel or third parties damage the
system during repair attempts or maintenance activities. Gassing into the screened
splashguard will not provide a stable or accurate reading.
5.1 Developing a Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance requirements will vary with each installation; General Monitors recommends that a
schedule for periodic maintenance be established and followed, and that a maintenance
logbook be kept for each unit in operation.
More frequent cleaning and calibration checks are recommended if the equipment is impacted
by unusual environmental conditions such as mud collecting on the sensor head, sensors
accidentally being painted over, etc.
General Monitors is not implying that the customer should expect problems with sensor life or
stability, but calibration checks ensure the integrity of the life protecting equipment.
5.2 Gas Checks, Zeroing and Recalibration
The Model IR400 is calibrated at the factory and needs only occasional recalibration after initial
installation and start-up.
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For detailed instructions on initiating gas checks, zeroing and calibration using the IR4000
menus, see the user manual for the IR4000.
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For instructions on zeroing and recalibrating a stand-alone IR400 using the magnetic switch
on an attached junction box, see Section 4.2.1.
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For information on the Modbus IR400 and IR4000 register
Operating Mode
commands for
gas checks, zeroing and calibration, refer to the separate Modbus manuals.
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