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Basic Operation 

 

 

NOTE: Appropriate calibration of the device is required prior to operation. 
Always ensure that the device makes the proper detection response to the 
pertinent gas. Verify that foreign materials that could interfere with the detection 
of gas are not blocking the area where gas is to be detected. 

 

Gas Measure Mode 

 

 

 

 

 Gas Measure Mode is the normal operating mode of the OI-315. 
When in Gas Measure Mode, the concentration of gas and remaining 
battery life are displayed on the screen. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD Backlight On/Off 

   

To turn on the LCD backlight, press the blue arrow button while in Gas Measure Mode. 
To turn off the LCD backlight, press the blue arrow button again (or wait approximately 
25 seconds for the backlight to turn off automatically). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viewing Date and Time 

 

 

 

1.

 

Press and hold the blue arrow button for three seconds (while in Gas Measure 
Mode).

 

 

2.

 

When the 

icon is displayed on the screen, quickly press the blue arrow button. 

The preset time (

 = a.m. and   = p.m.)

, year, month, and day are sequentially 

confirmed (displayed with the icon or character equivalent of it) with each 
additional press of the blue arrow button. 

3.

 

Press the green power button to return to Gas Measure Mode (or wait several 
seconds for the device to automatically return). 

Summary of Contents for OI-315 TOCSIN3

Page 1: ..._____________________ Operation Manual Revision 2 0 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________...

Page 2: ...l vibrating and audible alarms The OI 315 features an alligator clip that allows it to be worn on personnel in the field at all times as well as rubber enclosure for shock prevention water dust proof...

Page 3: ...s 10 Setting Alarms 10 Default Alarm Set Points 10 Alarm Displays 11 Alarm Indicators 11 Returning to Normal Operating Mode Following a Low Alarm 11 Returning to Normal Operating Mode Following a High...

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Page 5: ...the product this document will serve as a first reference for consultation If further questions arise or if the device is not working properly please contact the sales representative of this product...

Page 6: ...arm Date First Alarm Month Second Alarm Time Safety Success Log Value Safety Failure Time Average Level Alarm Fresh Air Calibration Time Average Level Alarm Standard Gas Calibration Max Peak Value Bat...

Page 7: ...imes NOTE In the event that stabilization of the device fails Gas Measure Mode will not be entered Instead a blinking X will appear on the display screen The X indicates that calibration of the sensor...

Page 8: ...To turn on the LCD backlight press the blue arrow button while in Gas Measure Mode To turn off the LCD backlight press the blue arrow button again or wait approximately 25 seconds for the backlight t...

Page 9: ...e green power button for five seconds The Date and Time Set Mode is displayed and a number will flicker 3 Press the blue arrow button to change the value to increase the value quickly hold down the bl...

Page 10: ...he digit by one per press NOTE Each unit value can be set between 0 and 9 4 Once the desired value is displayed on the screen press the green power button to save the alarm value and move to the 2nd A...

Page 11: ...ification audible alarm and vibration will be triggered Returning to Normal Operating Mode Following a Low Alarm To silence the audio alarm briefly while in Low Alarm press the green power button the...

Page 12: ...remove the alarm following a STEL TWA Alarm the unit must be moved to a clean air location and power must be cycled see the Power Off Power On sections of this operation manual NOTE All alarm values...

Page 13: ...green power button to confirm the year month day time and alarm of the recorded event 4 To return to the Data Select Mode press the blue arrow button while the year month day and time are shown on the...

Page 14: ...med to be performed in an environment with a concentration of 20 9 Oxygen It is also recommended that calibration be performed in a space that is not enclosed 1 To enter Fresh Air Calibration Mode pre...

Page 15: ...and hold the green power button After approximately three seconds the display screen will show CAL and a icon will appear and flash 2 Press the blue arrow button A icon will appear 3 Press and hold t...

Page 16: ...the display screen will indicate the current concentration of gas and the remaining battery life of the device NOTE If the device fails to enter Calibration Mode an X icon will appear on the display s...

Page 17: ...Battery 3 6V 1 2Ah NOTE Replacement of the battery in dangerous regions with potential for explosion is strictly prohibited Replacement of components can hinder intrinsic safety function NOTE Replacem...

Page 18: ...r Element Replacement Sensor replacement is recommended every two years or whenever the X icon appears on the display indicating that either the automatic sensor test on start up or the fresh air cali...

Page 19: ...efinger gently pull the sensor element off of the terminal board 5 Align the sensor element prongs of a new sensor element with the eyelets on the terminal board Slide the senor element into place 6 P...

Page 20: ...Please use the OI 315 after the gas concentration value has stabilized Severe vibration or shock to the device may cause a sudden reading change Please use the OI 315 after the value of gas concentra...

Page 21: ...d LED Audible buzzer Alarm Level Set Programmable within detection range Data Log Event Log 20 alarm events Mounting Type Belt clip Programmable Set Modes Alarm value low and high alarm Date and time...

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Page 23: ...r installation testing or calibrations Any unauthorized attempt to repair or modify the product or any other cause of damage beyond the range of the intended use including damage by fire lightening wa...

Page 24: ...Otis Instruments Inc 301 S Texas Ave Bryan TX 77803 Corporate Office 979 776 7700 service otisinstruments com www otisinstruments com...

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