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ADM & Sub Aspida 
User Manual 

Int. Approved 

 

Document ref: PSA-811-22 

March 2020 

Page 21 of 45 

 

Copyright © 2017 Analox Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 

 

Commercial in Confidence 

6.10

 

Global alarm options 

 
There are three configurable options which affect all of the Analox Aspida

s alarms. Muting, 

latching and quiet options are set using the Aspida configuration software. See the Aspida 
configuration software manual for instructions. 
 

6.11

 

Alarm set-points 

 
The alarm set-points and direction can be changed using the Aspida configuration software. See 
the Aspida configuration software manual for instructions.  An ADM Aspida also has the facility to 
change the alarm set-points on the device as per section 6.11.1 

6.11.1

 

On device alarm set-points (ADM Aspida only) 

 
The below procedure is the same for both the CO

2

 and O

2

 alarm setpoints. 

 

1]

 

Press the 

 button to access the device menu. 

2]

 

Use the 

 button multiple times to highlight the 

 icon or the 

 icon 

(initially off the display to the right) and press 

    

 

Figure 6 

Alm CO

2

 or Alm O

2

 selection 

 

3]

 

Using the 

 

and 

. Buttons select the relevant 

or 

icon and then 

use the   and   icons to adjust the displayed value to the required alarm value. 

   

   

 

Figure 7 

Selecting the alarm setpoint 

 

4]

 

When correctly set, confirm the alarm value using the 

icon and 

. Button. 

    

 

Figure 8 

Example CO

2

 Alm 1 set-point 

 

    

 

Figure 9 

Example O

2

 Alm 1 set-point 

Summary of Contents for ADM Aspida

Page 1: ...ley Business Park North Yorkshire TS9 5PT UK UK RoW T 44 0 1642 711400 F 44 0 1642 713900 US T 714 891 4478 W www analox net E info analox net Copyright 2017 Analox Ltd All Rights Reserved ADM Sub Asp...

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Page 3: ...17 6 4 The main display 17 6 5 Screen saver 18 6 6 Battery status 18 6 7 Menus 19 6 8 Common menu items 19 6 9 Gas alarms 20 6 10 Global alarm options 21 6 11 Alarm set points 21 6 12 Alarm latching 2...

Page 4: ...ADM Sub Aspida User Manual Int Approved Document ref PSA 811 22 March 2020 Page 4 of 45 Copyright 2017 Analox Ltd All Rights Reserved Commercial in Confidence...

Page 5: ...mise exposure to the sounder The Aspida unit should always be worn away from the head in order to minimise close range exposure to the alarm WARNING THE 110DB MAN DOWN ALARM CAN WHEN ENABLED BE MANUAL...

Page 6: ...rved Commercial in Confidence 2 Package contents checklist Sub Aspida a Analox Sub Aspida main unit b 2xAA rechargeable batteries c Wall mounting plate Including fixing kit or belt clip attachment onl...

Page 7: ...d All Rights Reserved Commercial in Confidence ADM Aspida Single Dual a ADM Aspida main unit b Universal charger power supply Including adaptors c Calibration adaptor Including 300mm of tubing single...

Page 8: ...erview The inclusion of a pressure sensor in the Sub Aspida provides accurate pressure compensated O2 and CO2 readings across 800 to 1200mbar pressure The inclusion of a belt clip attachment allows fo...

Page 9: ...atures Figure 1 Main features 1 Alarm fault and OK indicators 2 Carbon dioxide gas port 3 Cancel exit panic alarm button 4 Cycle button 5 Confirm on off button 6 Oxygen gas port if sensor fitted 7 OLE...

Page 10: ...Aspida will come with the battery cover secured to the main unit An optional ADM Aspida faceplate kit is available to purchase separately from Analox see section 7 1 for details Details on how to fit...

Page 11: ...nd connect the free end of the 6mmOD x 4mmID pipework to the supply gas line using a suitable 6mmOD pneumatic connector Ensure the supplied 9V PSU s DC jack is connected to the rear of the unit Remove...

Page 12: ...ss to the ADM Aspida for either USB connection or sensor change the following steps should be followed Firstly remove the ADM Aspida from the instrument panel by removing the four M5 x 25mm Pozi Pan s...

Page 13: ...ed by Analox see spares and accessories list at section 7 1 To gain access to the battery compartment undo the screw in the centre of the battery cover on the rear of the device and lift the cover off...

Page 14: ...MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE THE ANALOX ASPIDA MAY BE USED WITH STANDARD RECHARGEABLE AA TYPE BATTERIES WHICH HAVE BEEN CHARGED USING A THIRD PARTY CHARGING DEVICE HOWEVER ONLY NIMH BATTERIES P...

Page 15: ...None Charging charge setup animated None Charging animated None Charging Approx 1 5 hours remain Success beep Charge complete flashing Fault beep Charge fault Batteries not rechargeable Fault beep No...

Page 16: ...ernames are registered to the device then the username selection screen will be shown instead See the section User registration for further instructions On start up the sensors have a short warm up pe...

Page 17: ...ted user NOTE IF A USER IS NOT SELECTED WITHIN 2 MINUTES OF START UP A NO USER ID WILL BE SELECTED AUTOMATICALLY AND THE DEVICE WILL PROCEED TO RUN NORMALLY DURING THESE TWO MINUTES A REMINDER BEEP WI...

Page 18: ...supplied PC software 6 6 Battery status The battery status icon is shown in the top right hand corner of the display This icon gives a representative indication of the power remaining in the batterie...

Page 19: ...hown will return to the main gas display 6 8 Common menu items Menu Icon Function Information Selecting this menu item will display a screen with information related to the specific device such as ser...

Page 20: ...that carbon dioxide levels have triggered an alarm Each alarm is configurable as either high going or low going In the case of a high going alarm if the gas value exceeds the configurable set point th...

Page 21: ...manual for instructions An ADM Aspida also has the facility to change the alarm set points on the device as per section 6 11 1 6 11 1 On device alarm set points ADM Aspida only The below procedure is...

Page 22: ...ficient to trigger the priority 2 alarm the device will continue to alarm at a priority 2 level 6 13 Alarm muting Sometimes it is desirable to be able to mute the horn or stop the device vibrating whe...

Page 23: ...NFIGURATION SOFTWARE SEE THE SECTION ON ALARM SETTINGS FOR FURTHER DETAILS If the man down feature is enabled the device will sound a low volume pre warning alarm after it detects no movement over a p...

Page 24: ...based on average carbon dioxide levels weighted to an assumed standard 8 hour daily working shift The Analox Aspida has a facility which automatically calculates a TWA value on a per user basis When a...

Page 25: ...ygen sensors only The due dates for maintenance tasks dd mm yyyy can be viewed at any time by accessing the sensor information screen for each sensor by selecting either or from the main menu An examp...

Page 26: ...ee the Aspida configuration software manual for details of how to reset the sensor replacement reminder Figure 14 Oxygen replacement due reminder 6 22 Faults If at any point during operation the devic...

Page 27: ...that the batteries fitted are the rechargeable NiMH batteries supplied with the Aspida Batteries will not charge shown flashing Aged batteries causing a charge fault Contact supplier for information...

Page 28: ...calibration adaptor CO2 calibration gas kit comprising Contact Analox or source locally 20l 3 CO2 in N2 Contact Analox or source locally 20l 100 N2 Contact Analox or source locally Fine control valve...

Page 29: ...ow High and low WARNING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE CALIBRATION GAS IS SUITABLE FOR USE INACCURACY IN CALIBRATION OF THE UNIT WILL CAUSE AN INACCURACY OF THE DISPLAYED AND ALARMED VALUES CERTIFIED CALIBRAT...

Page 30: ...Once calibrated successfully the calibration due date for the sensor will be reset 7 3 2 Perform a CO2 sensor calibration ADM Aspida only The below procedure is the same for both the CO2 LO and CO2 HI...

Page 31: ...libration passed then the tick icon will be shown The new calibration information will then be stored to the device memory and the device is ready for use Press the button to confirm the operation and...

Page 32: ...ith a fresh sensor Contact supplier for a replacement sensor WARNING BEFORE REPLACING THE SENSOR ENSURE THE DEVICE IS SWITCHED OFF DISCONNECT FROM ANY USB CABLE OR CHARGER OPEN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT...

Page 33: ...ews from the device using a cross head screwdriver as shown in Figure 25 Retain the screws along with the sealing washers Figure 25 Remove the sensor cap screws 2 Gently remove the sensor cap as shown...

Page 34: ...ction tool as shown in Figure 18 Figure 27 Locate the alignment rib 4 Gently slide the sensor extraction tool over the oxygen sensor right hand sensor being careful not to cause damage to the carbon d...

Page 35: ...x Ltd All Rights Reserved Commercial in Confidence 5 The extraction tool should now be positioned as shown in Figure 29 Figure 29 Correct extraction tool position 6 Squeeze the grip on the extraction...

Page 36: ...tly pushing the sensor from the wide top end of the extraction tool whilst not squeezing the grip THE SENSOR CONTAINS LEAD AND ACCORDING TO WEEE REGULATION MUST NOT BE PLACED IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE BINS P...

Page 37: ...new sensor as show in Figure 32 ensuring that the two pins of the new sensor are away from but align with the extraction tool alignment rib as shown in Figure 33 Figure 33 Align the new sensor in the...

Page 38: ...d lift the tool vertically upwards to remove the extraction tool whilst leaving the new sensor in place A gentle twisting of the tool may help to separate the tool from the sensor Figure 35 Remove the...

Page 39: ...6 Once the sensor has been allowed to settle replace the batteries and fit the battery cover 17 Power the device and allow the sensor s to warm up The new oxygen sensor will require calibration and ma...

Page 40: ...nit should be turned off after accidental immersion and not turned on again until it has completely dried After accidental immersion and rinsing if necessary excess water should be shaken from the uni...

Page 41: ...tteries Or suitable AA type batteries Battery discharge time 12 hours under normal operation passive atmospheric monitoring minimal user interaction no alarms Battery lifespan 2 years Battery charge t...

Page 42: ...Reserved Commercial in Confidence Oxygen sensor where fitted Sensor type Electrochemical Range 0 1 to 2000 0 mbar ppO2 0 1 to 100 0 O2 at 1000mbara Response time T90 30 seconds Sensor life span 1 year...

Page 43: ...instead to provide to you whichever is the lesser of the cost of replacement or a refund of net purchase price paid as per our Invoice on initial purchase from us We shall have no liability for losse...

Page 44: ...lectronic product cannot be placed in household waste bins Please check local regulations for information on the disposal of electronic products in your area 10 2 Oxygen sensor disposal The oxygen sen...

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