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aspida

 

– User Manual  

Document Ref: PGA-801-10

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December 2014 

 

 

  Page 16 

 

Maintenance Reminders 

 
The 

aspida

 has the ability to track the due dates for the various maintenance tasks that are required 

during the products life and will display a warning symbol on the display when a maintenance task is 
due. Reminders will be shown for the following tasks. 
 
Sensor calibration due (carbon dioxide and oxygen sensors) 
Sensor replacement due (oxygen sensors only) 
 
The due dates for maintenance tasks can be viewed at any time by accessing the sensor information 

screen for each sensor by selecting either 

 or 

 from the main menu. An example is shown in 

Figure 8. 
 

 

 

Figure 8 - Oxygen sensor information 

 

Calibration reminders 

 
When a sensor is due for a re-calibration, the calibration due reminder symbol (

) will be displayed 

flashing below the reading of the sensor that is due calibration, as shown in Figure 9. This symbol will 
continue to flash until a calibration has been performed. 
 

 

Figure 9 - Carbon dioxide calibration due reminder 

 
In the case of an oxygen sensor, the calibration due reminder will be cleared upon a successful fresh 
air calibration. In the case of a carbon dioxide sensor, the reminder will only be cleared once a span 
and zero calibration have been per

formed consecutively. See the ‘Calibration’ section of this manual 

for details of how to calibrate the sensors. 
 

Sensor replacement reminders 

 
Oxygen sensors will need to be periodically replaced as they deplete. When an oxygen sensor is due 
to be replaced, the replacement due reminder icon (

) will be displayed flashing below the sensor’s 

gas reading, as shown in Figure 10

. See the ‘Oxygen sensor replacement’ section of this manual for 

details of how to replace the oxygen sensor. The sensor replacement reminder can only be reset by 
using the 

aspida

 configuration software. See the 

aspida

 configuration software manual for details 

of how to reset the sensor replacement reminder. 
 

 

Figure 10 - Oxygen replacement due reminder 

Summary of Contents for aspida

Page 1: ...aspida User Manual...

Page 2: ...isplay 10 Battery status 10 Menus 11 Common menu items 11 Gas alarms 12 Global alarm options 13 Alarm latching 13 Alarm muting 13 Data Logging 14 Man down alarm 14 Panic Alarm 14 Time weighted average...

Page 3: ...tivated at any time by holding the button Care should be taken not to activate this alarm when the aspida unit is in close proximity to the ears Electrochemical oxygen sensor The oxygen sensor used in...

Page 4: ...10 December 2014 Page 4 Package Contents Checklist a Analox aspida main unit b 2xAA rechargeable batteries c Belt clip attachment d Charger power supply e USB communication cable f Software disc g Qu...

Page 5: ...of the rechargeable batteries with standard AA non rechargeable batteries in circumstances where recharging is not possible As an additional safety feature the Analox aspida provides an optional man...

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

Page 7: ...able batteries 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 Before removing batteries from the device en...

Page 8: ...an the one supplied with the device Use of an incorrect mains charger may damage the device The battery cover should always be securely fitted before performing a charge With the mains charger disconn...

Page 9: ...off the device press and hold the button until the screen goes blank then release the button User registration The Analox aspida allows for registration of up to two usernames This allows multiple us...

Page 10: ...nction is intended to extend the battery life and prevent screen burn in During screen saver mode gas values are still monitored as normal Any gas alarm will wake the display from screen saver immedia...

Page 11: ...st the menu is shown will return to the main gas display Common menu items Menu Icon Function Information Selecting this menu item will display a screen with information related to the specific device...

Page 12: ...er as shown below Figure 5 The main gas display showing 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 alar...

Page 13: ...priority alarm that was triggered will be latched If the priority 1 alarm is latched and the gas level drops below the priority 1 set point pressing the button will clear the priority 1 alarm however...

Page 14: ...ter it detects no movement over a period of 4 minutes The pre warning alarm will sound for a period of 1 minute during which a simple shaking of the device or pressing the button will reset the alarm...

Page 15: ...o takes into account any historic data from the last 24 hours which is relevant to the selected user TWA data is logged alongside the actual gas readings in the internal data log NOTE If no users IDs...

Page 16: ...e 9 This symbol will continue to flash until a calibration has been performed Figure 9 Carbon dioxide calibration due reminder In the case of an oxygen sensor the calibration due reminder will be clea...

Page 17: ...teries Check that batteries are inserted correctly Device does not switch on Batteries are flat Check that the batteries are inserted correct and are rechargeable NiMH then perform a device charge Bat...

Page 18: ...llows the user to span calibrate oxygen monitoring in fresh air This feature is only available on devices where an oxygen sensor is fitted WARNING The fresh air calibration of oxygen is only intended...

Page 19: ...able oxygen reading cannot be detected then the confirmation screen will show a cross icon Press the button to acknowledge the failed calibration A failed calibration will leave the previous oxygen ca...

Page 20: ...he sensor has depleted the oxygen sensor should be replaced with a fresh sensor Contact supplier for a replacement sensor WARNING Before replacing the sensor disconnect from any USB cable or charger s...

Page 21: ...te 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 dioxide sensor left hand sensor if fitted Ensure...

Page 22: ...5 The extraction tool should now be positioned as shown in Figure 20 Figure 20 Correct extraction tool position 6 Squeeze the grip on the extraction tool so as to achieve a firm hold on the oxygen se...

Page 23: ...ve the old sensor from the extraction tool by gently pushing the sensor from the wide top end of the extraction tool 9 Remove the new sensor from its packaging including the protective paper ring on t...

Page 24: ...01 10 December 2014 Page 24 Figure 24 Align the new sensor in the extraction tool Align the extraction tool rib with the aspida case alignment mark as in step 4 as shown in Figure 25 Figure 25 Align t...

Page 25: ...ws including washers into the rear of the case as shown in Figure 27 Figure 27 Replace the sensor cap and secure the screws WARNING Any new sensor fitted to a device will take time to settle to a stab...

Page 26: ...frequently in fresh air during the first few hours of operation with a new oxygen sensor If the sensor change was prompted by a sensor replacement reminder icon the reminder should be reset using the...

Page 27: ...r normal operation passive atmospheric monitoring minimal user interaction no alarms Battery lifespan 2 years Battery charge time 4 5 hours from flat Charger power supply rating 9v DC 0 55A Carbon Dio...

Page 28: ...aste bins Please check local regulations for information on the disposal of electronic products in your area Oxygen sensor disposal The oxygen sensor used contains toxic compounds irrespective of phys...

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