Honeywell BW GasAlertMicro 5, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Gas Detector 50105442 036 EN L English BW Technologies 2017 All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...stallation 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 prov...

Page 3: ...R 9 Screen Elements 10 Buttons 11 Activating the Detector 12 Self Tests 12 Battery Test 12 Datalogging Optional 13 Pump Test 15 Due Lock Enabled 17 Force Calibration Enabled 17 Bump Daily Enabled 18 Self Test Pass 19 Self Test Fail 19 Battery Test 20 Datalogger Operation Optional 20 Deactivating the Detector 21 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 4: ...sor Configuration 25 Sensor Enable Disable 26 Span Gas Value 27 STEL Period 28 TWA Method 28 Resolution 29 Vol CO2 CO2 Sensors Only 29 Vol CH4 LEL Sensors Only 30 Correction Factor CF 30 Logger Option 33 Clock Option 33 Language Selection 34 Tech Mode 35 Sensors 36 Initialize 37 Force Calibration 37 Bump Daily 38 Stealth Mode 38 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales Global...

Page 5: ...ttery Alarm 47 Automatic Deactivation Alarm 47 Bump Test 47 Performing a Bump Test 47 Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints 48 Guidelines 48 Diagnostics Testing 49 Applying Gas to the Sensors 50 Single Gas Calibration Cap 50 Calibration Procedure 51 Start Calibration 52 Auto Zero and Oxygen O2 Sensor Calibration 52 Zero CO2 GasAlertMicro 5 IR only 52 Passcode Protect Activated 53 Auto Span 54 Su...

Page 6: ...lter Generation 2 Pump 67 Replacing the Pump Nozzle Generation 2 Pump 68 Attaching the Auxiliary Filter 68 Confined Space Sampling 70 Maximum Hose Length when Confined Space Sampling 71 Datalogger 72 MMC SD Card Compatibility 72 Inserting the MMC SD Card 72 MMC SD Card Troubleshooting 73 Restoring Datalog Files 74 Reformatting the MMC SD Card 75 Import Datalogs to Fleet Manager II 76 Minimum PC Re...

Page 7: ...ation Detector PID 85 Clean or Replace the Lamp 85 Replace the Lamp 86 Replace the Electrode Stack 87 WEEE Battery Directive 87 Removal and Disposal of the Battery Pack 87 Removal and Disposal of the Coin Cell 87 Troubleshooting 89 Replacement Parts and Accessories 95 Specifications 97 General Specifications for Datalogger Units 100 GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR Downloadable Datalogger 101 PID Correction...

Page 8: ...placing the Pump Filter Generation 2 Pump 67 8 Replacing the Pump Nozzle 68 9 Attaching the Auxiliary Filter 68 10 Attaching the Filter Cord 69 11 Attaching the Sample Probe 70 12 Inserting Removing the MMC SD Card 73 13 Replacing the Alkaline Batteries 82 14 Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack 83 15 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 84 16 Parts of the PID 86 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality...

Page 9: ...ensors 50 12 Single Gas Calibration Cap 51 13 Time Required to Span 55 14 Installing the Pump Module 66 15 Generation 1 Pump Maximum Hose Length 71 16 Generation 2 Pump Maximum Hose Length 71 17 Datalog Spreadsheet Example 78 18 Datalog Status Codes 79 19 Datalog Gas and Correction Factor Sensor Codes 80 20 Replacing the Alkaline Batteries 82 21 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 85 22 Parts of t...

Page 10: ...x GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR User Manual 24 Replacement Parts and Accessories 95 25 PID Corrections Factor CF Library 102 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 11: ...tor warn of hazardous gas at levels above user defined alarm setpoints The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm Note Unless reference is made to a specific detector model the GasAlertMicro 5 GasAlertMicro 5 PID and GasAlertMicro 5 IR detectors are referred to as GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR Refer to Gases Monitored prior to operating the detecto...

Page 12: ...ecycler or hazardous materials handler Dispose of lithium cells immediately Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries must be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Gas Detected Unit of Measure Oxygen O2 volume Combustible gases LEL a percent of lower explosive limit LEL b percent by volume methane 0 5 0 v v ...

Page 13: ...known exposure to catalyst contaminants poisons sulfur compounds silicon vapors halogenated compounds etc 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 Warning High off scale LEL readings may indicate an explosive concentration Only the combustible gas detection portion of thi...

Page 14: ...exposure to silicone vapors When calibrating O3 and ClO2 sensors that are located in the Toxic 2 sensor position a single gas calibration cap must be used to ensure accurate calibration For more information refer to Single Gas Calibration Cap Replace the CO2 sensor only in a safe and non hazardous area that is free of hazardous gas The optional pump M5 PUMP is certified for use with the GasAlertMi...

Page 15: ... lithium cells immediately Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries must be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Keep lithium cells away from children Products may contain materials that are regulated for transportation under domestic and international dangerous goods regulations Return product in complian...

Page 16: ... polishes or solvents The following table lists common products to avoid using around sensors Table 2 Sensor Poisons and Contaminants Cleaners and Lubricants Silicones Aerosols Brake cleaners Silicone cleaners and protectants Bug repellents and sprays Lubricants Silicone based adhesives seal ants and gels Lubricants Rust inhibitors Hand body and medicinal creams that contain silicone Rust inhibito...

Page 17: ...ms to European ATEX Directives IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission Scheme for Certification to Standards for Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres EAC Ex Conforms to Russian Custom Union Certification and Declaration Conforms to Korea Testing Laboratory KTL Certification Conforms to Brazilian InMetro Certification Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark www GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 18: ...Quick reference card Technical Reference Guide and training on CD ROM Fleet Manager II if applicable To order parts refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories The detector is shipped with the sensors and battery packs installed To replace sensors the pump or the battery pack refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories To become oriented with the features and functions of the detector refer to the f...

Page 19: ...cro 5 PID IR Item Description 1 Liquid crystal display LCD 2 Buttons 3 Audible alarms 4 Toxic 2 sensor 5 Toxic 1 PID sensor GasAlertMicro 5 PID or Toxic 1 IR CO2 sensor GasAlertMicro 5 IR 6 Visual alarm indicators LEDs 7 LEL sensor 8 Oxygen sensor 9 Buttons 10 Battery pack 11 Alligator clip www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 20: ...ow light conditions Table 5 Screen Elements Item Description 1 Alarm condition 2 Automatically span sensor 3 Gas cylinder 4 Gas type 5 Battery life indicator 6 Passcode lock 7 Data transmission 8 Clock 9 Stealth mode 10 Pump indicator optional 11 MMC indicator optional 12 Alarm condition low high TWA STEL or multi alarm or view TWA STEL and peak MAX gas expo sures 13 Automatically zero sensor www ...

Page 21: ...ress and hold C and G simultaneously until the countdown is complete To view the date and time alarm setpoints TWA STEL low high of all sensors and the LEL PID correction factor if applicable press G H To decrement the displayed value or scroll down press H To initiate calibration and to define alarm setpoints press and hold C and H simultaneously until the countdown is complete C To view the TWA ...

Page 22: ...f 20 9 oxygen To activate the detector press A Self Tests When the detector is activated it performs several self tests Confirm the following tests occur Note If an error message displays during the self test refer to Troubleshooting Battery Test The detector performs a battery test during startup If the battery has insufficient power to operate the following screen displays before deactivating Re...

Page 23: ... the card the detector supports the size of the card and the card requires formatting Note If there is a problem with the MMC SD card Datalogger disabled displays The detector then automatically continues with the self test If the card requires formatting the following screen displays as the card is automatically formatted 5 The detector then runs a self test to verify the sensors and power supply...

Page 24: ...nsor s has failed 6 If correction factors are set in the user options the LEL or PID custom correction factors display 7 The TWA STEL low and high alarm setpoints then display in the following order left to right Note The alarm setpoints may vary by region Refer to Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints TWA STEL Low High www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 25: ...nd contact BW Technologies by Honeywell immediately The detector prompts for a pump test during start up The pump module passes the pump test at start up when the pump inlet or sample chain inlet is blocked The J icon displays on the LCD 8 If the pump module is attached to the detector the following screens display When the following screen displays block the pump inlet www GlobalTestSupply com Fi...

Page 26: ...k to deacti vate the detector and then refer to the Pump Operation sec tion of Troubleshooting If the pump test is successful the following screen displays and the self test continues 9 Unless disabled in user options the oxygen O2 sensor is cali brated automatically If the calibration is successful the detector beeps twice Note If the automatic O2 calibration feature has been disabled Automatic O...

Page 27: ...lays continually until calibration is performed If no passcode is entered or it is entered incorrectly the follow ing screen displays To enable disable this option refer to Due Lock in the user options menu Also refer to Passcode Protect Force Calibration Enabled 12 If Force cal force calibration is enabled in tech mode calibra tion is mandatory before the detector enters normal operation Refer to...

Page 28: ...detector will deactivate Apply the LEL gas and then apply the O2 a higher or lower percentage than the default 20 9 such as 18 O2 Successful Bump Test If the bump test passes the following screens display The detector waits for the sensor s to clear 30 seconds and then enters normal operation Unsuccessful Bump Test If the bump test is unsuccessful or the bump test is not performed the following sc...

Page 29: ...he SO2 CO and O2 sensors are operational The self test is now complete Self Test Pass If the detector passes the self test it enters normal operation and displays the ambient gas readings The detector begins recording the peak MAX gas exposure and calcu lating the short term exposure level STEL and time weighted average TWA exposures Self Test Fail If a sensor fails FAIL flashes above that sensor ...

Page 30: ...ry pack while the detector is activated Doing so will prevent the datalogger from logging correctly Datalogger operation is automatic and requires no settings During normal operation the card is tested every 20 seconds Note The MMC SD card icon S displays continuously on the LCD when the card is inserted The card is not required for opera tion however if the card is not inserted the detector will ...

Page 31: ...menu For more information refer to Passcode Protect The available user options are as follows 1 Exit 2 Options Backlight confidence beep due lock latch pass code and safe mode 3 Sensors Sensor enable disable span gas STEL period TWA method resolution vol CH4 correction factor automatic O2 calibration and vol CO2 CO2 sensor only 4 Logger 5 Clock 6 Language English French German Spanish and Portugue...

Page 32: ...d option press C 3 To return to the previous menu scroll to Back and press C or press A Note If no buttons are pressed within 20 seconds the detector returns to normal operation Exit User Options Menu To exit the user options menu and return to normal operation scroll to Exit and press C The following screen displays The user options menu can also be exited by repeatedly pressing A until the detec...

Page 33: ...ation that the detector is operating properly When confi dence beep is enabled the audible alarm beeps once every 10 seconds Note Confidence beep is automatically disabled during a low battery alarm The detector is shipped with the Confibeep option disabled If the Due lock calibration user lockout option is enabled and a sensor is overdue for calibration upon startup the passcode must be entered t...

Page 34: ...s to the user options menu the calibra tion function and to adjusting the alarm setpoints Note The passcode is provided separately in the supplementary booklet If passcode protect is enabled and the Enter passcode 1000 screen displays press G or H to scroll to the correct passcode and then press C to confirm The detector is shipped with the Passcode option disabled If an incorrect passcode is ente...

Page 35: ...not applicable to CO LEL O2 and CO2 sensors vol CO2 CO2 sensor only vol CH4 LEL sensor only Selecting the correction factor LEL and PID sensors only Automatic calibration O2 sensor only When enabled the Safe option confirms that conditions are normal and there are no gas hazards present When all gas levels are normal or below the alarm setpoints Safe displays continually on the LCD Safe does not d...

Page 36: ...able a Warning Disabling a sensor should only be performed with extreme caution The disabled sensor cannot measure and alarm against the applicable gas If a sensor fails disabling the sensor deactivates the fail alarm The sensor should be replaced and enabled as soon as possible The detector will function normally with the remaining enabled sensors Note Detectors that are configured for a 1 2 3 or...

Page 37: ...tration for calibration must match the gas concentration listed on the gas cylinder After selecting the sensor press H to scroll to Span gas and press C within 20 seconds to confirm Depending upon the sensor selected a screen similar to A or B displays Press G or H to scroll to the desired value and press C within 5 seconds to confirm If C is not pressed within 5 seconds to confirm the new value t...

Page 38: ...ng the desired sensor press H to scroll to STEL period and press C within 20 seconds to confirm The STEL period can be set from 5 to 15 minutes Press G or H to scroll to the required value and then press C within 5 seconds to confirm If C is not pressed within 5 seconds to confirm the new value the detector retains the previous value and returns to the user options menu The detector is shipped wit...

Page 39: ...rement in 0 1 ppm increments A check displays in the checkbox of the currently selected resolution To select the other resolution press H to move the check to other resolution Press C to confirm the selection The detector is shipped with Regular resolution enabled for applicable sensors If the vol CO2 is enabled the detector displays the carbon dioxide CO2 readings as vol 0 0 From the Sensors opti...

Page 40: ... H to scroll to vol CH4 and press C within 20 seconds to confirm Press C to toggle between enable and disable Confirmation is not required If no buttons are pushed within 20 seconds the detector returns to the sensor selection screen The change is saved automatically Note If changing the measurement unit from LEL to Vol or from Vol to LEL a calibration must be com pleted and the alarm setpoints ch...

Page 41: ...isted in the library press H to scroll to Custom and press C within 5 seconds to confirm This option is used to enter compensation factors for selected gas types The factor can only be applied if the PID sensor has been calibrated with isobutylene After selecting the PID sensor press H to scroll to Correction Press C within 20 seconds to confirm and access the PID correction library Scroll to the ...

Page 42: ...ensor until you reboot and accept or choose a different VOC Automatic Oxygen O2 Calibration When the Autocal option is enabled it forces the detector to automatically calibrate the oxygen sensor during startup If the Autocal option is enabled ensure the detector is activated in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen From the Sensor menu press H to scroll to O2 an...

Page 43: ...e the current logger rate When the desired value displays press C within 5 seconds to confirm the new value If C is not pressed within 5 seconds the following screen displays The detector is shipped with the datalog sample time set to 5 seconds Clock Option The Clock option is used to change the date and time From the user options menu press H to scroll to Clock Press C within 20 seconds to confir...

Page 44: ...ypassed the detector beeps twice and returns to the user options menu Note The detector is shipped with the date and time set to Mountain Standard Time MST Language Selection The detector is shipped with English selected as the default language The available languages are as follows Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Prtuguês Portuguese Press H to scroll to Language and press C within ...

Page 45: ...from the Language option Press H to scroll to Language Do not press C until instructed In the following order press and continue to hold each button until Tech mode displays below the Language option 1 Press and hold H with the right index finger 2 Press and hold G with the right middle finger 3 Press and hold C with the left thumb 4 Press C to enter Tech mode The options are as follows Sensors In...

Page 46: ...ss C within 20 seconds to confirm A corresponding list of toxic sensors displays A checkbox displays beside the current toxic sensor Note Toxic 1 List includes the PID and CO2 sensors Toxic 2 List includes the H2S CO COSH sensor 3 Press G or H to scroll to the new sensor and press C to confirm A checkbox displays beside the new sensor To reconfigure exit the user options menu The following screen ...

Page 47: ...tector exits the initial ize option If Yes is selected the following screen displays while performing the initializing process When initializing is complete the following screen displays The detector deactivates and then immediately reactivates The detector then reconfigures to the default settings while it performs the self test Verify all settings and alarm setpoints and then calibrate the senso...

Page 48: ...Press C to toggle between enable disable When enabled the following screen displays during the startup self test The bump test must be performed for the LEL and O2 sensors otherwise the detector will deactivate Refer to Bump Daily Enabled for procedures The detector is shipped with the Bmp daily option disabled The Stealth option disables the backlight visual alarms and audible alarms when conceal...

Page 49: ...s remain active after the detector is deactivated and inserted into the charging cradle Press H to scroll to Sleep Press C to toggle between enable disable Note Enabling the Sleep option may require the battery be charged more frequently The detector is shipped with the Sleep option disabled www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 50: ...the factory set alarm setpoints refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Table 7 Alarms Alarms Screen Alarms Screen Low Alarm Fast beep Slow flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates TWA Alarm Fast beep Slow flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm Constant beep Fast flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates STEL Alarm Constant beep Fast flash L an...

Page 51: ...d flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates Sensor Alarm One beep every 15 seconds FAIL flashes above the failed sensor Automatic Deactivation Alarm Eight beeps and flashes displays Vibrator alarm temporarily activates Low Battery Alarm One beep and two flashes every 25 seconds flashes Normal Deactivation Three beeps and flashes www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sa...

Page 52: ...lations may require the Latch Alarms option be enabled If the Stealth option is enabled the detector only vibrates during an alarm the audible and visual alarms are disabled a Caution If the detector emits a low battery alarm charge the lithium battery pack immediately Alarms Screen Alarms Screen Confidence Beep One beep one flash and one vibrate every 10 seconds MMC SD Fail Alarm One beep every 5...

Page 53: ...TWA based on accumulated exposure to toxic gases aver aged over a work day accord ing to OSHA or ACGIH method STEL toxic only Short term exposure limit STEL to gas based on a 5 15 minute user selectable period Peak MAX Peak MAX concentration exposure during work shift For oxygen it is the highest or the lowest concentration encountered Press and hold C until the peak MAX gas exposures displays The...

Page 54: ...the current alarm setpoints for all of the sensors press G during normal operation Alarm Condition Low alarm Toxics and combustibles Ambient gas level above low alarm setpoint Oxygen Ambient gas level may be set above or below 20 9 High alarm Toxics and combustibles Ambient gas level above high alarm setpoint Oxygen Ambient gas level may be set above or below 20 9 TWA alarm Toxic only Accumulated ...

Page 55: ...ssociation OSHA settings Table 10 OSHA Sample Factory Alarm Setpoints Gas TWA STEL Low High O2 N A N A 19 5 vol 23 5 vol LEL N A N A 10 LEL 20 LEL CO 35 ppm 50 ppm 35 ppm 200 ppm H2S 10 ppm 15 ppm 10 ppm 15 ppm PH3 0 3 ppm 1 0 ppm 0 3 ppm 1 0 ppm SO2 2 ppm 5 ppm 2 ppm 5 ppm Cl2 0 5 ppm 1 0 ppm 0 5 ppm 1 0 ppm NH3 25 ppm 35 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm NO2 2 0 ppm 5 0 ppm 2 0 ppm 5 0 ppm HCN 4 7 ppm 10 0 ppm ...

Page 56: ...alarms can be stopped either by clearing the MAX TWA and STEL exposures refer to Clearing Gas Exposures or deactivating the detector for 5 minutes minimum and then reactivating it again Sensor Alarm The detector tests for missing or defective sensors during the activation self test If a sensor fails the self test FAIL flashes on the LCD above the failed sensor Refer to Troubleshooting Pump Alarm T...

Page 57: ...ht times After 3 seconds the LCD dims and the detector deactivates To replace or charge the batteries refer to the following sections Replacing the Alkaline Batteries Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack Bump Test A bump test is the process of applying a small amount of test gas to force the detector into alarm A bump test should be performed regularly to confirm the sensors are responding correctly...

Page 58: ... The detector will temporarily remain in alarm until the gas clears from the sensors 6 Disconnect the calibration hose from the cap and regulator Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Guidelines When calibrating the detector adhere to the following guidelines Recommended gas mixture CO 50 to 500 ppm balance N2 H2S 10 to 100 ppm balance N2 PH3 1 to 5 ppm balance N2 SO2 10 to 50 ppm balance N2 Cl2...

Page 59: ...tes automatically every time the detector is activated Activate the detector in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen After activating the detector allow it to stabilize for 1 minute before performing a calibration or bump test If a certified calibration is required contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Note A generator must be used for O3 and ClO2 sensors Diagno...

Page 60: ...d Table 11 a single gas calibration cap must be used to ensure accurate calibration To calibrate O3 and ClO2 sensors using the single gas calibration cap refer to Figure 4 Table 12 and complete the following procedures 1 Insert the cap into the Toxic 2 sensor position on the detector refer to Figure 3 Press firmly until the release tabs click 2 Connect the calibration hose to the gas cylinder and ...

Page 61: ...inst both the inlet and the outlet simultaneously to remove the cap from the detector Figure 5 Removing the Single Gas Calibration Cap Calibration Procedure To calibrate the detector and set the alarm setpoints perform the following procedure Note To bypass a step during the calibration process after auto zero press A Item Description 1 Intake inlet 2 Calibration hose 3 Gas flow direction arrow 4 ...

Page 62: ...orresponding countdown Auto Zero and Oxygen O2 Sensor Calibration 2 flashes while the detector automatically zeroes the toxic and combustible sensors and calibrates the O2 sensor Depending upon the detector being calibrated the auto zero screens display differently Note Do not apply calibration gas during this process otherwise the auto zero step will fail Zero CO2 GasAlertMicro 5 IR only If calib...

Page 63: ...whiles the detector zeros the CO2 sensor approximately 30 seconds Passcode Protect Activated 4 When auto zero is complete and if the passcode protect option is enabled the following screen displays The passcode must be entered to proceed Press G or H to scroll to the correct passcode and then press C within 5 seconds to confirm If entered correctly the detec tor beeps twice and proceeds to Auto Sp...

Page 64: ...sensors ClO2 Use a Tedlar bag as a buffer between the generator and the detector using the single gas calibration cap to regulate the flow rate to ensure accurate readings Allow the Tedlar bag to fill for several minutes before initiating calibration O3 Calibrate using the generator and the single gas calibration cap Do not use a Tedlar bag Set the generator to 0 5 ppm at a flow rate of 0 5 l min ...

Page 65: ...or beeps and K stops flashing flashes while spanning the sensors until the detector has attained a sufficient level of the expected gas Refer to Table 13 for times required to span Table 13 Time Required to Span Insufficient Level If a sensor does not attain a sufficient level of expected gas it is cleared from the LCD and is not spanned GasAlertMicro 5 and PID GasAlertMicro 5 IR Gas Type Time Req...

Page 66: ...udible alarm beeps three times and the following screens display If there are more sensors to span remove the current cylinder and connect the next gas cylinder Press G and apply gas to span the other sensor s Or Press H to end the span and proceed to Setting the Calibra tion Due Date step 7 When all sensors have spanned the following screen displays If a sensor fails to span refer to Unsuccessful...

Page 67: ... the detector automatically resets to the previously entered number of days The calibration due dates are set in the following order Toxic 1 Toxic 2 LEL O2 If the due date of an unsuccessfully spanned sensor is changed the following screens display The detector then automatically proceeds to the next sensor To change the calibration due date 1 365 days press H or G until the new value displays Pre...

Page 68: ... Press A to bypass setting the alarm setpoints and proceed to Finish Calibration step 10 Alarm Setpoints 8 When all of the sensor due dates have been set or bypassed the alarm setpoints need to be set or bypassed The following screen displays Factory alarm setpoints may vary by region Refer to Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints for an example Alarms can be set to any value within the detection range of...

Page 69: ...ve the current value and proceed to the next setpoint Setting the TWA Alarm Setpoint The current TWA alarm setpoint displays for the selected sensor if applicable Press H or G to change the value for the TWA alarm setpoint When the required value displays press C to confirm Setting the STEL Alarm Setpoint The current STEL alarm setpoint displays for the selected sensor if applicable Press H or G t...

Page 70: ...ss H or G to change the value for the high alarm setpoint When the required value displays press C to confirm Proceed to step 9 Setting the Remaining Alarm Setpoints Setting the Remaining Alarm Setpoints 9 Repeat step 8 to set the alarm setpoints for the remaining sensors When complete the detector emits two quick beeps and proceeds to Finish Calibration Finish Calibration 10 The detector displays...

Page 71: ...verification gas for the same amount of time as was applied to the sensor when it was calibrated Example SO2 span time 2 minutes therefore apply verification gas for 2 minutes Unsuccessful Span If the sensor s did not span successfully refer to the following sections for possible solutions Failed Span No Gas Detected Did Not Reach Target Span Large Span Failed Span If a sensor fails the span the f...

Page 72: ...o test the sensors If all sensors fail the span the calibration due dates cannot be reset The following screens display No Gas Detected If the detector does not detect any gas within 30 seconds the following screens display 1 Ensure the regulator valve is open and the calibration hose is free of debris 2 Replace the gas cylinder and or regulator if required 3 Replace the sensor s and sensor filter...

Page 73: ...ate the sensor again Large Span If the span adjustment is unusually large more than 15 the following screens display Ensure the correct gas cylinder being used and that the span concentra tion value s of the detector matches the span concentration value s of the gas cylinder Refer to Span Gas Value Adjustment Expected If the calibration adjustment is expected press C to accept the span Adjustment ...

Page 74: ... the LCD To ensure accurate gas detection the sensors must be calibrated immediately when the pump module is replaced by the diffusion cap and vice versa When using the sample probe at 10 C to 0 C 14 F to 32 F keep the sample probe in your hand a Caution A demand flow regulator must be used to manually calibrate the GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR detector when the pump module is installed The calibration ...

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Page 76: ... into the pump module 3 Attach the pump module to the detector and replace the two machine screws 4 If sampling in a confined space attach the sample probe Refer to Confined Space Sampling If using an auxiliary filter as an additional filtration system refer to Attaching the Auxiliary Filter 5 Activate the detector The detector performs a pump test during the startup self tests Refer to Pump Test ...

Page 77: ...move the old filter from the filter window Important Ensure the filter cavity and filter window are clean and free of debris 5 Insert a new filter 6 Replace the filter window and screw 7 Activate the detector The detector performs a pump test during the startup self tests to verify the pump module is oper ating correctly 8 To order additional filters refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories a Ca...

Page 78: ...d flathead screwdriver into the nozzle slot Twist the screwdriver slightly to lift and remove the damaged nozzle 3 Insert the new nozzle Ensure the nozzle post inserts correctly into the nozzle gasket 4 Activate the detector The detector performs a pump test during the startup self tests to verify the pump module is oper ating correctly Attaching the Auxiliary Filter The Pump Module Auxiliary Filt...

Page 79: ...g on the alligator clip and pull the filter through the loop of the filter cord Figure 10 Attaching the Filter Cord Note Attaching the filter cord to the alligator clip ensures the filter remains with the detector when not in use 2 Pull the filter cord tight Ensure the loop knot is secure 3 Align the pump quick connector with the filter quick connector and turn clockwise Ensure the connection is s...

Page 80: ... be used with a sin tered filter 1 Deactivate the detector 2 Attach the pump connector end of the teflon lined Tygon tubing to the nozzle on the pump module 3 Gently insert needle nose pliers into the other end of the teflon lined Tygon tubing Using a circular motion flare the end of the tubing 4 Connect the flared end of the tubing to the sample probe Ensure the teflon lining does not separate fr...

Page 81: ... Maximum sample hose length is dependent on an inner 1 16 hose diameter Table 15 Generation 1 Pump Maximum Hose Length a Warning When using the sample probe at 10 C to 0 C 14 F to 32 F keep the sample probe in your hand Table 16 Generation 2 Pump Maximum Hose Length 10 C to 0 C 14 F to 32 F 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Sintered filter 3 m 10 ft 9 1 m 30 ft Sample Probe 3 m 10 ft 3 m 10 ft 20 C to 50 ...

Page 82: ...ed Automatic backlight enabled disabled Stealth mode is enabled disabled Latching alarm enabled disabled Calibration past due option enabled disabled Language the detector is set to display MMC SD Card Compatibility For a list of compatible memory cards please contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Inserting the MMC SD Card To insert the MMC SD card into the detector refer to the following steps 1 5...

Page 83: ...etectors equipped with datalogging However the following two screens display if the card is not inserted during startup A new MMC SD card is automatically formatted when it is inserted in the detector When the detector is activated it begins the self test and then displays the following screen www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 84: ...cessfully restores the logfile the following screen displays and the startup tests continue 2 From the computer verify that the logfile has been restored When the normal operation screen displays deactivate the detector 3 Remove the MMC SD card and insert it into the card reader 4 From the computer desktop double click My Computer to view the list of drives 5 Double click the Removable Disk drive ...

Page 85: ...of drives 3 Double click the Removable Disk drive to access LOG FILE0 csv 4 Select LOGFILE0 csv and delete 5 Insert the MMC SD card into the detector 6 Activate the detector The startup self test begins and the fol lowing screens display 7 Press G to format the MMC SD card The following screen dis plays For any additional MMC SD card errors refer to Troubleshooting www GlobalTestSupply com Find Qu...

Page 86: ...Fleet Manager II Using a Card Reader To import a datalog file from the detector to Fleet Manager II complete the following 1 Deactivate the detector 2 Release the latch and remove the battery pack 3 Remove the MMC SD card from the detector Refer to Figure 12 and 1 4 Connect the card reader to the USB port on the computer 5 Insert the MMC SD card into the card reader ensure the pins face down 6 Ope...

Page 87: ...e spreadsheet complete the following 1 Deactivate the detector and remove the MMC SD card refer to Figure 12 2 Insert the MMC SD card into the card reader 3 From the computer desktop double click My Computer to view the list of drives 4 Double click Removable Disk drive 5 Double click LOGFILE0 csv 6 Refer to Table 17 for an example of the datalog spreadsheet The Unit Config column far right in Tab...

Page 88: ... 12 05 4 9 54 25 5 10 35 33 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 30 10 15 50 44 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 35 5 10 35 10 19 5 1111 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 40 10 15 200 20 23 5 2222 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 45 0 0 0 24 20 9 D E D S104 000001 FCEKNL 23 12 05 4 9 54 50 0 0 0 24 20 9 0 0 S104 000001 FCEKNL 23 12 05 4 9 54 55 0 0 0 24 20 9 0 0 L L S104 000001 FCEKNL 23 12 05 4 9 55 00 0 0 0 24 20 9 0 0 ...

Page 89: ...TEL alarm V TWA and high alarm dual alarms O Overload sensor is over ranged D Calibration due date days s STEL alarm C Calibrating E Elapsed last calibration days u STEL and low alarm dual alarms F Failure sensor failure Z Auto zeroing f Fresh air delay I Time set t Testing Zero CO2 Pump Codes P Plugged blocked pump alarm F Failure pump failure Battery Status Codes Batteries OK B Low battery alarm...

Page 90: ... G Ethanol H Ethylene I Gasoline J Hexane K Isobtyln L JP8 M Kerosene N MEK O Naptha P Styrene Q Toluene R Turpentine S Vinyl_Cl T Xylene U Custom Correction Factor Codes for LEL A Acetone B Benzene C Butane D Cyclohexane E Ethanol F Ethyl_Ace G Gasoline H Heptane I Hexane J Hydrogen K Isobutylene L Isopropanol M MEK N Methane O Methanol P Octane Q Pentane R Propane S Toluene T Turpentine U Custom...

Page 91: ...during or immediately after charging Both the rechargeable lithium battery pack and the alkaline battery pack are user changeable in hazardous locations but the alkaline battery cells inside the pack can only be replaced in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas Warning The battery pack M5 BAT08 that is equipped with a lithium polymer cell may present a risk of fire or chemical burn hazard if m...

Page 92: ...emove the battery pack by lifting the bottom of the pack away from the detector 4 On the battery pack remove the two captive screws Remove the battery shell from the battery tray 5 Replace the three alkaline batteries 6 Replace the battery pack and the captive screws 7 Reinsert the battery pack and secure the latch Item Description 1 Detector 2 Latch 3 Battery pack 4 Battery tray 5 Captive screws ...

Page 93: ...thium battery pack 5 Close the latch Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter a Warning To avoid personal injury only use sensors that are specifically designed for the detector Refer to Specifications a Caution Replace the sensor in a safe and non hazardous area that is free of hazardous gas Each sensor has a high degree of resistance to common vapors and gases To clear a sensor place the detector in ...

Page 94: ...ilter refer to Figure 15 Table 21 and the following procedures 1 7 Figure 15 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Note Detectors that are configured for 1 2 3 or 4 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 95: ...hotoionization Detector PID Clean or Replace the Lamp The PID lamp must be cleaned regularly Use only the cleaning kit that is supplied by BW Technologies by Honeywell To clean the PID lamp refer to the illustrations and procedures that are provided with the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit To order the kit refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories a Caution To ensure proper maintenance and continued accura...

Page 96: ...mp requires replacement are as follows The detector will not calibrate The startup self test fails The ppm levels are incorrect To replace the lamp refer to the illustrations and procedures in the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit If required contact BW Technologies by Honeywell for more information www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 97: ... Battery Directive Failure to comply with the following battery removal and disposal instruc tions may result in battery shorting battery leakage and or other dam age Ensure a qualified technician completes the following procedures Removal and Disposal of the Battery Pack To remove the alkaline batteries refer to steps 1 to 3 in Replacing the Alkaline Batteries on page 82 To remove the lithium bat...

Page 98: ...ery pack cavity 8 Remove the rear shell 9 The coin cell sits on the sensor board Gently remove the sensor board 10 The coin cell is connected to the board by four leads Clip the four leads individually to remove the coin cell a Caution Do not touch two or more leads while disconnecting the battery cell 11 Dispose of the coin cell according to local laws Note Image above shows three of the four bat...

Page 99: ...diately enters alarm mode when activated Sensor needs to stabilize Used sensor wait 60 seconds New sensor wait 5 minutes Low battery alarm Refer to Battery Cautions Replacing the Alkaline Batteries Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack Sensor alarm Refer to Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Pump alarm If the sampling hose is attached determine if it is obstructed If not clean or replace the pump fi...

Page 100: ...to buttons Batteries are depleted Refer to Replacing the Alkaline Batteries or Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack Detector is performing operations that do not require user input Button function restores automatically when the operation ends Detector does not accurately measure gas Detector requires calibration Calibrate the sensors Refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Detector is cold...

Page 101: ...s not supported by the detector Insert an approved MMC SD card 128 MB Delkin MMC 128 MB Delkin SD card 128 MB Transcend SD card 64 MB Unigen SD card The detector has lost communication with the MMC SD card Retry communication Insert a new approved MMC or SD card Refer to Inserting the MMC SD Card Reformat the MMC or SD card in windows and then reinsert into the detector Contact BW Technologies by ...

Page 102: ... normally Use caution in suspect areas Check MAX gas exposure reading Alarms setpoints are set incorrectly Reset alarm setpoints Refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Missing or faulty sensor Refer to Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Detector enters alarm with LEL reading displaying as OL over limit Pump flow rate is set too high Refer to the last solution in Pump Operation troublesh...

Page 103: ...d If not clean or replace the pump filter Refer to Replacing the Pump Filter Generation 2 Pump on page 67 Filter needs to be cleaned or replaced Generation 1 116885 L3 yellow and 118933 L3 black on page 64 If using tubing that is attached to the sample probe determine if it is obstructed If not replace the pump filter Refer to Attaching the Auxiliary Filter on page 68 Generation 2 130916 L3 yellow...

Page 104: ...by Honeywell The detector displays a clock error message using last recorded time General fault Reactivate the detector If the same error message displays reset the clock in the user options menu Reactivate the detector If the error message still displays contact BW Technologies by Honeywell www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 105: ...O2 sensor 1 SR W04 Combustible LEL sensor with silicone protection filter 1 Model No Description Qty SR W04 UF Combustible LEL sensor no silicone protection filter 1 SR DUMM1 Dummy sensor 3 pin O2 or TwinTox 1 SR DUMM2 Dummy sensor for LEL location 1 SR DUMM3 Dummy sensor for PID location 1 Sensor Replacement Parts and Accessories RL PID10 6 Lamp for PID sensor 1 M5PID ES 1 Electrode stack for PID...

Page 106: ... IR Lithium Battery Packs M5 BAT08 Lithium rechargeable battery pack yel low 1 M5 BAT08B Lithium rechargeable battery pack black GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR Chargers and Kits M5 C01 GasAlertMicro 5 battery charger 1 M5 C01 BAT08 GasAlertMicro 5 Lithium battery char ger and battery pack kit 1 GA V CHRG4 Vehicle GasAlertMicro 5 battery char ger 1 Model No Description Qty M5 BL 1 Battery latch replacement...

Page 107: ...Combustible LEL 0 100 LEL 1 LEL increments or 0 5 0 v v methane certified by CSA International to C22 2 No 152 and ISA 12 13 01 within 0 60 or 3 0 v v methane PH3 0 5 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments SO2 0 150 ppm 1 ppm increments Cl2 0 50 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments NH3 0 100 ppm 1 ppm increments NO2 0 99 9 ppm 0 1 ppm increments HCN 0 30 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments ClO2 0 1 00 ppm 0 01 ppm increments O3 0 1 0...

Page 108: ...rmation Battery operating time Toxic O2 and LEL sensor configuration Three alkaline cells or one lithium battery pack at 20 C provides 20 hours operating runtime Toxic O2 LEL and PID sensor configuration Three alkaline cells or one lithium battery pack at 20 C provides 15 hours operating runtime Toxic O2 LEL and CO2 sensor configuration Three alkaline cells or one lithium battery pack at 20 C prov...

Page 109: ... 157 and C22 2 No 152 ANSI UL 913 and ANSI ISA S12 13 Part 1 ABS Type Approved VA 348169 X CSA Class I Division 1 Group A B C and D Class 1 Zone 0 Group IIC ATEX CE 0539 g II 1 G Ex da ia IIC Ga KEMA 06 ATEX 0206 EN 60079 0 EN 60079 1 EN 60079 11 IECEx Ex da ia IIC Ga IECEx CSA 06 0011X IEC 60079 0 IEC 60079 1 IEC 60079 11 KTL 12 KB4BO 0055X Inmetro Ex ia IIC T4 Ga DNV 12 0138 X CSA Class I Divisi...

Page 110: ... the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help General Specifications for Datalogger Units Media type MultiMediaCard MMC or Secure Digital SD card Approved MMC and SD cards for GasAlertMicro 5 and GasAlertMi cro 5 PID Contact BW Technologies by Hon...

Page 111: ...nload via MMC SD reader Software required Spreadsheet or database compatible with comma separated value CSV text files Card alarm Card fail or missing Support Fleet Manager II Reports are generated using the detector datalogs and the Fleet Manager II application Filters can be defined using Fleet Manager II or data can be exported to Excel for custom reports Software Requirements to generate repor...

Page 112: ...ID correction factor N A N A 2 Acetaldehyde Acetdhd 4 6 3 Acetone Acetone 1 2 4 Ammonia Ammonia 10 6 5 Diesel Diesel 0 9 6 Ethanol Ethanol 13 3 7 Ethylene Ethylene 9 1 8 Gasoline Gasoline 0 7 9 Hexane Hexane 4 6 10 Isobtyln Isobtyln 1 0 11 JP8 JP 8 0 5 12 Kerosene Kerosene 1 1 13 MEK MEK 0 9 14 Naptha Naptha 1 0 15 Styrene Styrene 0 5 16 Toluene Toluene 0 5 17 Turpentine Turpentine 0 5 18 Xylene X...

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