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64171, Rev. 10/May 2019

3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR

CALIBRATION

9-1

9. CALIBRATION
9.1. General Description

The monitor has been calibrated for particular gases. Where any doubt exists, return the monitor to

3M GMI or an authorized distributor for calibration.

Various calibration options are available:
1. Quick Calibration (if enabled)
2. Field Calibration (if enabled)
3. Manual Calibration using flexiCal Plus software
4. Automatic Calibration – the GMI Automatic Bump/Calibration Station, shown in

Figure 9-1:

PS200 Auto/Bump Calibration Station

, provides controlled delivery of gases permitting users to

bump test and calibrate the monitor in a controlled manner whilst maintaining a record of calibra-

tion results. For further details contact GMI or an authorized distributor.

Figure 9-1: PS200 Auto/Bump Calibration Station

WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY CALIBRATE THE MONITOR.

NOTE: For further information on options 2, 3, and 4, please contact GMI or an authorized

distributor.

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Page 1: ... HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING MAINTAINING OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY FAILURE TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT PROPERLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 3M GMI PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE MANUAL 64171 Rev 10 ...

Page 2: ...tained within is for use only with the 3M GMI PS200 Portable Gas Moni tor Reproduction in whole or in part including utilization in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval without written permission of 3M GMI is prohibited REVISION HISTORY Rev No Revision Date Reason 10 May 2019 Reformatted and revised entire manual ...

Page 3: ... meet the customer s require ments DISPOSAL ADVICE Dispose of the monitor carefully and with respect for the environment 3M GMI will dispose of the monitor without charge if the monitor is returned to 3M GMI AREAS OF USE Exposure to certain chemicals can result in a loss of sensitivity of the flammable sensor Where such environments are known or suspected it is recommended that more frequent respo...

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Page 5: ... the Monitor On 3 2 3 4 Switch the Display Backlight On Off 3 7 3 5 View MAX MIN STEL LTEL 3 7 3 6 Manual Datalog 3 8 3 7 Alarms Reset or Acknowledge 3 8 3 8 Sample Line Connection and Use 3 8 3 9 Self Test 3 9 3 10 Switch the monitor OFF 3 10 4 ALARMS 4 1 4 1 Gas Alarms 4 1 4 2 Acknowledge Gas Alarms 4 2 4 3 Mute Alarms 4 2 4 4 High Flammable Gas Over range Alarm 4 2 5 WARNINGS FAULTS 5 1 5 1 Low...

Page 6: ...7 1 General 7 1 7 2 Recharge Monitor Using the Charging Comms Clip 7 1 8 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 8 1 8 1 Cleaning 8 1 8 2 Replace Filters 8 1 9 CALIBRATION 9 1 9 1 General Description 9 1 9 2 Quick Calibration 9 2 9 4 Calibration Validity 9 4 10 ACCESSORIES 10 1 A OPERATING PARAMETERS SENSOR TYPES A 1 A 1 Typical Operating Parameters A 1 A 2 LEL Sensor Types A 2 B TECHNICAL SUPPORT B 1 ...

Page 7: ... Date 3 5 3 10 Service Due Date 3 5 3 11 Cal Gas Selection 3 6 3 12 Sensor Check Displays 3 6 3 13 4 Gas Normal Operating Display 3 7 3 14 MAX MIN STEL LTEL Gas Values 3 7 3 15 Manual Datalog 3 8 3 16 Sample Line Connection 3 9 3 17 Pump Symbol 3 9 3 18 Self Test 3 10 3 19 Switch OFF 3 10 4 1 O2 LOLO Alarm 4 1 4 2 LEL HIHI Alarm 4 2 4 3 Over Range Alarm 4 3 4 4 GET OUT HIGH GAS Timer 4 3 5 1 LOW B...

Page 8: ...est Pass 6 4 6 7 Confirm Alarms Fail 6 4 6 8 Bump Test Fail Switch Monitor OFF 6 5 7 1 Charging Comms Clip Connection 7 1 7 2 Connect Cable to Charging Comms Clip 7 2 7 3 Connect Cable to USB Power Adapter 7 2 8 1 Hydrophobic Filter Replacement 8 1 8 2 Sample Inlet Dust Filter Replacement 8 2 9 1 PS200 Auto Bump Calibration Station 9 1 9 2 ZERO CALIBRATION Screen 9 2 9 3 SPAN CALIBRATION Screen 9 ...

Page 9: ...le Title Page 1 1 Certifications and Approvals 1 2 10 1 Supplied Accessories 10 1 10 2 Optional Accessories 10 1 10 3 Charging Accessories 10 1 10 4 Manual Bump Field Calibration Kit 10 1 10 5 Automatic Bump Calibration Accessory ABC 10 2 A 1 Typical Operating Parameters A 1 A 2 LEL Sensor Types A 2 ...

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Page 11: ... BUMP TEST OPTIONS 7 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES 8 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 9 CALIBRATION 10 ACCESSORIES APPENDIX A OPERATING PARAMETERS SENSOR TYPES APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 1 Guide Conventions The following visual elements are used throughout this guide where applicable WARNING THIS ICON AND TEXT INDICATE A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY CAUTI...

Page 12: ...tted with the SGX VQ548MP sensor Combustible Instruments Class I Div 1 Groups A B C and D T4 Class I Zone 1 AEx ia d IIC T4 Gb Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb or Class I Div 1 Groups C and D T4 Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIB T4 Ga Ex ia IIB T4 Ga when fitted with the SGX VQ548MP sensor Non combustible Instruments Class I Div 1 Groups A B C and D T4 Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T4 Ga Ex ia IIC T4 Ga MED Marine Equipment...

Page 13: ...igure 1 1 Identification Label The label also lists the monitor s serial number e g 241000 1 2 2 PERFORMANCE This monitor complies with EN60079 29 1 Flammable IEC60079 29 1 Flammable EN50104 2010 Oxygen Marine instruments ANSI ISA S12 13 01 2000 Combustible C22 2 No 152 M1984 Combustible excludes IR sensor option 2yr O2 sensor only TP TC 012 2011 TP TC 020 2 Table 1 1 Certifications and Approvals ...

Page 14: ...amage to any third party against 3M GMI is removed if the above warnings are not observed 1 4 Additional Safety Details CSA ONLY WARNING ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR TESTING THIS PRODUCT MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL THE PRODUCT WILL PERFORM AS DESIGNED ONLY IF USED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO ...

Page 15: ...E N EST PASSIGNIFICATIVE CAUTION SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY ATTENTION LE REPLACEMENT D UN COMPOSANT PEUT PORTER ATTEINT À LA SÉCURITÉ INTRINSÈQUE DE PRODUIT CAUTION DO NOT CHARGE IN A HAZARDOUS AREA Um 6V ATTENTION NE PAS CHARGER EN ZONE DANGEREUSE UM 6V NOTE CSA have only assessed the LEL combustible gas detection portion of this monitor for performance NOTE CSA a seul...

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Page 17: ...ersonal monitoring and confined space applications If gas levels exceed configured threshold limits or if the monitor develops a fault users will be alerted by audible visible and vibratory alarms The monitor is available as either a pumped or diffusion model and is powered by a fast charging internal Li ion lithium ion battery The monitor is simple to use and is operated via two buttons refer to ...

Page 18: ...amples Instead of displaying current gas readings the monitor can be configured to display OK as illustrated in Figure 2 4 OK Display Example 4 Gas Figure 2 4 OK Display Example 4 Gas NOTE Character size increases if fewer sensors are configured as illustrated in Figure 2 3 Display Examples NOTE This manual describes the operation of a default 4 gas monitor Configurable options are available and a...

Page 19: ...dards Comprehensive range of accessories Quick Configuration Display allows the configuration to be viewed without fully switching the monitor ON Typical operating parameters are detailed in Section APPENDIX A OPERATING PARAMETERS SEN SOR TYPES of this manual 2 3 Datalogging Datalogging allows gas measurements event logs bump tests and calibration details to be stored for downloading to a PC Lapto...

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Page 21: ... the monitor is zeroed The monitor is within the calibration period The oxygen sensor if installed operates correctly The sensor responds to the user breathing on the front of the monitor by displaying a value below 20 9 CAUTION The monitor can be supplied with a flammable gas sensor This sensor is designed for use in concentrations of gas not exceeding the Lower Explosive Limit LEL Exposing the s...

Page 22: ...one second The monitor will display sensors fitted calibration due date pumped or diffusion LEL calibration gas Figure 3 2 Quick Configuration Display 3 3 Switching the Monitor On Press and hold the R Button for one second to switch the monitor ON refer to Figure 3 1 Function Buttons The flash screen appears as shown in Figure 3 3 Flash Screen and the monitor begins its warm up routine A countdown...

Page 23: ...e 3 4 Monitor Identification Display Figure 3 4 Monitor Identification Display 3 3 2 USER NAME NUMBER ONLY OPTION This configurable option disabled by default allows the user to select a name or identification code as illustrated in Figure 3 5 User Name The monitor will include this name or code with all Bump Cali bration and Event logs Figure 3 5 User Name 3 3 3 DATE AND TIME The monitor s date a...

Page 24: ...dicate that bump test is overdue then pause awaiting user acceptance as illustrated in Figure 3 8 Bump Overdue force the user to switch monitor OFF when overdue This feature also comes with a factory set option to display the number of days remaining until the next bump is due Figure 3 7 Bump Due Date Figure 3 8 Bump Overdue To continue press the R button once to acknowledge bump test is overdue T...

Page 25: ... briefly that service is due indicate that service is overdue then pause awaiting user acceptance force the user to switch the monitor OFF when service is overdue Options also exist for displaying the service due date including displaying the number of days remaining In all instances if enabled the monitor only displays the message within 90 days of service due date The service due date is illustr...

Page 26: ... CHECK The symbol appears next to each sensor type to confirm that the sensor has been zeroed cor rectly as shown in Figure 3 12 Sensor Check Displays Figure 3 12 Sensor Check Displays If a wrench symbol is displayed refer to Section 5 3 Zero Fault and Section 5 4 Sensor Faults 3 3 9 NORMAL OPERATING DISPLAY When warm up is completed successfully the backlight switches off and the normal operating...

Page 27: ...term exposure STEL and long term exposure LTEL for CO and H2S To view MAX MIN STEL LTEL 1 From the normal operating display press the R button once to switch the monitor backlight ON 2 While the backlight is still ON press the R button once to view the MAX gas values 3 Press the R button a 2nd time to view the MIN gas values 4 Press the R button a 3rd time to display the STEL values 5 Press the R ...

Page 28: ...s by pressing and holding the R button after the gas readings have returned to a safe level Non Latching alarms will reset automatically when the gas readings have returned to a safe level The audible alarm on each pre set alarm can be muted for 60 seconds by pressing and holding the R button After this time should the gas value remain out with the pre set alarm limit the non latching audible alar...

Page 29: ...gure 3 17 Pump Symbol 3 9 Self Test The monitor can perform a self test at any time during normal operation To perform a self test press and hold the L button The monitor tests the buzzer the LED s and the vibration function The flammable gas used for cali bration is displayed as illustrated in Figure 3 18 Self Test NOTE It is only possible to switch the pump ON OFF when monitor alarms are inactiv...

Page 30: ... will appear at the top of the display 3 10 Switch the monitor OFF Press and hold both the L and R buttons to switch the monitor OFF The monitor display starts a countdown from 3 to OFF as shown in Figure 3 19 Switch OFF Figure 3 19 Switch OFF The audible alarm sounds every second to alert user that the monitor is switching OFF ...

Page 31: ...e 4 1 3 TOXIC ALARM The monitor calculates the Short Term Exposure Limit STEL and Long Term Exposure Limit LTEL known as Time Weighted Average TWA readings for each toxic gas range Each toxic range has STEL and LTEL alarms in addition to HI and HIHI alarms In the following examples Figure 4 1 O2 LOLO Alarm shows a LOLO Oxygen alarm and Figure 4 2 LEL HIHI Alarm shows a HIHI LEL alarm Figure 4 1 O2...

Page 32: ... clears automatically Latching alarm silences the audible alarm for a period of 60 seconds If the gas reading during that time falls below the alarm set point the user must acknowledge the visual alarm to clear it 4 4 High Flammable Gas Over range Alarm An over range alarm protects the user and the LEL sensor during exposures to high concentrations of flammable gas If the LEL reading exceeds 100 L...

Page 33: ...e returned to clean air Switch OFF by pressing and holding both buttons A timer counts down from 10 seconds to 0 and the message GET OUT alternates with HIGH GAS as shown in Figure 4 4 GET OUT HIGH GAS Timer Figure 4 4 GET OUT HIGH GAS Timer NOTE To avoid accidental switch off in this dangerous state the off cycle is increased to 10 seconds ...

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Page 35: ...es of run time remains as illustrated in Figure 5 2 BAT FAULT Warning The display turns red the audible alarm sounds continuously and the red LED s remain on After 3 minutes the monitor automatically switches OFF Figure 5 2 BAT FAULT Warning 5 3 Zero Fault 5 3 1 ZERO FAULT AT THE END OF WARM UP If the monitor is switched on in gas and a sensor fails to zero correctly the display turns red and the ...

Page 36: ...5 4 LEL ZERO FAULT Return the monitor to clean air and switch it OFF then ON If the ZERO FAULT persists return the monitor to a 3M GMI approved service repair facility A configurable option only allows the user to switch the monitor OFF if a ZERO FAULT is detected as shown in Figure 5 5 ZERO FAULT Switch OFF Figure 5 5 ZERO FAULT Switch OFF 5 3 2 ZERO FAULT DURING OPERATION If ZERO FAULT is displa...

Page 37: ... 5 6 LEL SENSOR FAULT return the monitor to a 3M GMI approved service repair facility Figure 5 6 LEL SENSOR FAULT 5 4 2 SENSOR FAULT CO OR H2S If a sensor fault is detected for CO or H2S as illustrated in Figure 5 7 CO H2S SENSOR FAULT allow the monitor to run in clean air for 20 minutes If the fault persists return the monitor to a 3M GMI approved service repair facility Figure 5 7 CO H2S SENSOR ...

Page 38: ...ult Figure 5 9 Memory Fault The monitor must be returned for service 5 7 Calibration Required If the monitor requires calibration CALIBRATION OVERDUE appears during warm up as shown in Figure 5 10 Calibration Overdue The monitor will still operate but sensor response may have dimin ished The monitor should be recalibrated Press the L button once to abort the warm up sequence and automatically swit...

Page 39: ...sual alarm and continue Every 30 seconds a CAL EXPIRED warning will flash as shown in Figure 5 11 CAL EXPIRED Figure 5 11 CAL EXPIRED If calibration is overdue a configurable option only allows the user to switch the monitor off as shown in Figure 5 12 Calibration Required Figure 5 12 Calibration Required Refer to Section 9 CALIBRATION for calibration options ...

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Page 41: ... test gas a regulator and Tygon tubing 6 2 Initiating a Manual Bump Test If enabled switch the monitor ON by pressing the L button During warm up the BUMP TEST confirmation screen appears as shown in Figure 6 1 BUMP TEST Confirmation Screen Press the R button to continue Figure 6 1 BUMP TEST Confirmation Screen When warm up is complete the APPLY GAS screen appears as shown in Figure 6 2 Apply Gas ...

Page 42: ...UMPED INSTRUMENTS REGULATOR SELECTION If the monitor has a pump enabled the user is asked if the pump will be used during the bump test as illustrated in Figure 6 3 Regulator Valve Choice Figure 6 3 Regulator Valve Choice YES use a demand or balanced flow regulator press the R button NO use a direct flow regulator press the L button ...

Page 43: ...pends on whether QUICK or FULL bump is configured 6 4 1 QUICK BUMP TEST As the alarm threshold for each range is exceeded the audible visual vibration alarms will activate and a symbol will appear otherwise a symbol will be displayed 6 4 2 FULL BUMP TEST After a short period of time the gas readings are checked against configurable limits The audible visual vibration alarms will activate and a sym...

Page 44: ...displayed as shown in Figure 6 6 Bump Test Pass Figure 6 6 Bump Test Pass The bump test result including date and time is automatically datalogged When the gas readings fall below their alarm set points or after 60 seconds the bump test is com plete and the monitor will automatically return to normal operation 6 5 2 BUMP TEST FAIL If any range fails the bump test the CONFIRM ALARMS display will be...

Page 45: ...6 5 After selecting YES or NO BUMP TEST FAIL is displayed and the user is instructed to switch the monitor off as shown in Figure 6 8 Bump Test Fail Switch Monitor OFF Figure 6 8 Bump Test Fail Switch Monitor OFF If a monitor fails a bump test then a full re calibration is necessary ...

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Page 47: ...harging Comms Clip 1 Connect the supplied Charging Comms Clip to the monitor Ensure the locating tongue on the clip engages with the monitor locating slot and is firmly seated refer to Figure 7 1 Charging Comms Clip Connection Figure 7 1 Charging Comms Clip Connection 2 Connect the supplied MINI USB to USB Cable to the Charging Comms Clip WARNING CHARGING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN A NON HAZARDOUS AREA ...

Page 48: ...SB socket Figure 7 3 Connect Cable to USB Power Adapter 4 During charging the battery symbol and CHARGING flash in the display 5 When charging is complete the full battery symbol and CHARGED are displayed 6 Disconnect from the power source 7 Grip the charging comms clip and firmly pull it away from the monitor NOTE The monitor will not damage if left connected to the charger Charging Comms Clip Mi...

Page 49: ...ottom of the monitor Inspect these filters periodically for contamination or damage 8 2 1 HYDROPHOBIC WATER FILTER REPLACEMENT Figure 8 1 Hydrophobic Filter Replacement Using a No 1 Pozidrive screwdriver unscrew the captive screw Slide the filter cover away from the display until the locating lugs disengage from the locating slots Lift the filter cover away from the monitor Remove the hydrophobic ...

Page 50: ...sample inlet filter is located at the rear of the inlet nozzle Push a matchstick or similar into the front of the inlet nozzle and remove the sample inlet filter from the rear of the inlet nozzle Insert a new sample inlet filter into the rear of the inlet nozzle Ensure the rough surface faces the inlet filter sample side Replace the inlet nozzle The inlet nozzle will only fit in one direction Usin...

Page 51: ...using flexiCal Plus software 4 Automatic Calibration the GMI Automatic Bump Calibration Station shown in Figure 9 1 PS200 Auto Bump Calibration Station provides controlled delivery of gases permitting users to bump test and calibrate the monitor in a controlled manner whilst maintaining a record of calibra tion results For further details contact GMI or an authorized distributor Figure 9 1 PS200 A...

Page 52: ...ile the monitor is switched ON The monitor will first enter self test 2 Continue holding the button until the self test finishes and the LCD displays ZERO CALIBRA TION as shown in Figure 9 2 ZERO CALIBRATION Screen Figure 9 2 ZERO CALIBRATION Screen 3 Next in a clean air environment press and hold the R button to zero calibrate the monitor ranges Once the zero calibration finishes the monitor disp...

Page 53: ...GAS Screen 6 The timer will count up to 9 seconds during which time the monitor will adjust the gain to the sensors accordingly No manual input is required Figure 9 5 APPLY GAS Screen 7 Once calibration is successfully completed the user has the option of saving the results see Figure 9 6 CAL COMPLETE SAVE RESULTS Screen Figure 9 6 CAL COMPLETE SAVE RESULTS Screen 8 Using the L button highlight on...

Page 54: ... date C ABANDON The monitor neither stores the calibration data in the memory nor updates the calibration due date 9 Press and hold the R button to accept this option 9 3 Calibration Validity Calibration validity remains the responsibility of the user Individual codes of practice may dictate calibration intervals Regular calibration establishes a pattern of reliability and enables the calibration ...

Page 55: ...Line Extender 66485 In Line Hydrophobic Filter Assembly 66545 Ball Float 64151 PS200 Confined Space Probe 64100 Carrying Case 64150 PS200 Confined Space Demonstration Kit 64160 PS200 Field Kit Table 10 3 Charging Accessories Part Number Description 64138 5 Way Charger 64248 In Vehicle Charging Adapter 12V 24V USB 64491 In Vehicle Charging Cradle Table 10 4 Manual Bump Field Calibration Kit Part Nu...

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Page 57: ...ominal Flow Rate 0 132 to 0 185 gals min 0 5 to 0 7 liters min Max 97 ft 30m sample line Typical Flow Fail Rate 0 026 to 0 053 gals min 0 1 to 0 2 liters min Warm up Stabilization Time 30 seconds 90 seconds for monitors with IR flammable sensor options Alarms Visual Highly visible flashing LED Audible Sounder 90dB Display Green Red LCD backlit display Power Source Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion ...

Page 58: ... A B C D Class I Div 1 2 Zones 1 2 Enhanced Filtered P N 64825 Enhanced H2S and Sili cone poisoning resistance C1 C6 Hydrocarbons Includes but not limited to Methane Ethane Pro pane Butane Pentane Hexane Hydrogen IIC A B C D Class I Div 1 2 Zones 1 2 Low Power P N 66750 Improved battery life C1 C5 Hydrocarbons Includes but not limited to Methane Ethane Pro pane Butane Pentane IIB C D Class I Div 1...

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