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Instruction 0019-9322

MGC 100/200

MGC

100 / 200

Instruction 0019-9322

Operation & Maintenance

Rev. 2 – May 2010

Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability

MGC

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Page 1: ...Instruction 0019 9322 MGC 100 200 MGC 100 200 Instruction 0019 9322 Operation Maintenance Rev 2 May 2010 Product Leadership Training Service Reliability MGC 2 3 ...

Page 2: ...S EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD INGWITHOUTLIMITATIONTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND II ANY OBLIGATION LIABILITY RIGHT CLAIM OR REMEDY IN CONTRACT OR TORT WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM BACHARACH S NEGLIGENCE ACTUAL OR IMPLIED The remedies of the Buyer shall be limited to those provided herein to the exclusion of any and all other rem edies including without l...

Page 3: ...splay Mode MGC 200 5 2 7 Storing Readings 6 2 7 1 MGC 100 Snapshot 6 2 7 2 MGC 200 Snapshot Data Logging 7 2 8 Battery Low Display 7 2 9 Battery Charge Display MGC 100 7 2 10 Fault Condition Warning 8 2 11 Gas Alarm 8 2 12 Powering Instrument from Charger 8 3 0 MAINTENANCE 9 3 1 Cleaning 9 3 2 Sunlight 9 3 3 Servicing 9 3 4 Software Version ID Number 9 3 5 Factory Settings 9 3 6 Battery Charging 1...

Page 4: ...MGC 100 200 Instruction 0019 9322 Notes ...

Page 5: ...from one charge The MGC 100 has built in memory that allows it to store snapshot read ings pressing the f1 button stores the current reading in memory while the MGC 200 can automatically store up to 200 sets of gas readings in memory at predetermined intervals Readings can later be downloaded to a personal computer for analysis via its integral IrDA communications link and the optional BACH COM so...

Page 6: ... the MGC 100 and MGC 200 For example the heading 2 9 Battery Charge Display MGC 100 indicates that the information under this heading pertains only to the MGC 100 1 5 Measuring Ranges Measurement Range Resolution N2 O MGC 100 40 to 100 0 1 CO2 MGC 200 0 to 10 000 ppm 10 ppm CO MGC 200 0 to 500 ppm 1 ppm Although the MGC 100 can display readings below 40 N2 O the instru ment is most accurate betwee...

Page 7: ...span calibration MGC 200 Press once to toggle between CO2 and CO displays hold for peak gas reading f3 MGC 2 3 A J I H D E F G B C 2 0 OPERATION 2 1 Important Note Always ensure that the instrument s gas outlet Figure 1 Item B is un obstructed and open to the atmosphere 2 2 Switching the Instrument ON OFF Switch ON the instrument by momentarily pressing the button Fig ure 1 Item F Switch the instr...

Page 8: ...min 1 Attach the threaded end of the flow restrictor supplied with instru ment to a standard medical gas outlet fitting then attach fitting to gas outlet on wall 2 Connect a 2 to 3 foot length of clear flexible 1 8 tubing user supplied to the barbed end of the flow restrictor 3 Attach the other end of the plastic tubing to the instrument s gas inlet fitting Figure 1 Item A Important If the quality...

Page 9: ...nutes before proceeding to the next test 2 5 Current Reading Display Mode Depending on which model of the MGC is being used the instrument is capable of displaying the current N2 O or CO2 and CO gas readings on its LCD Figure 1 Item C as follows MGC 100 Displays N2 O plus battery capacity N2O 99 9 MGC 200 Displays either CO2 or CO Each measurement is displayed separately on the instrument s LCD To...

Page 10: ...y either saving the currently displayed reading MGC 100 and 200 or starting a continuous data logging process that saves the readings at predetermined intervals MGC 200 only The stored data can later be downloaded to a personal computer for analysis using the instrument s IrDA link and the optional BACH COM software This software can also be used to alter the data logging interval and save the dat...

Page 11: ...tton The instrument can store up to 200 readings Once the instrument s stor age capacity has been exceeded the data logging is terminated 2 8 Battery Low Display When the battery voltage falls below a pre determined level the display will alternate between its current or peak display and In addition the beeper will emit three rapid notes every 30 seconds At this time the instrument should be given...

Page 12: ...ever can activate the alarm function and set the alarm trip point using the optional BACH COM software 2 12 Powering Instrument from Charger Both the MGC 100 and 200 can be continuously powered by the charger by connecting the charger to the instrument in the following sequence 1 Switch ON the instrument without the charger attached Note Connecting a charger to an instrument that is switched OFF c...

Page 13: ...ide the instrument Unauthorized disassembly of the unit will invalidate the warranty 3 4 Software Version ID Number With the instrument switched OFF and while holding down the f1 but ton switch ON the instrument to display its software version and issue date Releasing the f1 button displays the instrument s ID number for 5 seconds 3 5 Factory Settings Important The instrument should only be return...

Page 14: ...ormally be charged at room temperature Charging at temperatures below 54 F 12 C should be avoided since this may cause a false indication of when the battery is charged and could also damage the battery Before beginning the charging process first ensure that the instrument is switched OFF Next plug the supplied charger into the appropriate AC wall socket an optional 12 VDC charger with cigarette l...

Page 15: ...s will occur 3 Press and hold down the f2 button until the following displays appear Note that the instrument beeps 5 times when it enters the User Cal mode and then emits a steady tone indicating that the f2 button can now be released An operator can abort this procedure by momentarily pressing the f2 button 4 To zero the sensor in ambient air momentarily press the f1 button The instrument will d...

Page 16: ...efore attempting to zero the sensors If this condition is not ensured incorrect gas readings will occur 3 Press and hold down the f2 button until the Air Cal screen is dis played Note that battery status is first displayed for approximately 2 seconds Air Cal 4 Keep the f2 button depressed until the display shows Air Cal OK If the procedure was unsuccessful or if the f2 button released prema turely...

Page 17: ...level WARNING If using a gas concentration other than 99 5 the instrument s default span gas value must be changed to match the applied gas using the optional BACH COM soft ware otherwise inaccurate gas readings will result CAUTION Gas flow through the instrument must not exceed 100 200 cc min corresponds to a pressure of approximately 2 psig as internal damage to the instrument can occur A Bachar...

Page 18: ...ibration level is preset to 99 5 but this level can be changed using the optional BACH COM software 5 With the instrument s pump turned OFF open the gas regulator and allow gas to flow until the bottom reading stabilizes then press the f1 button If the gas calibration procedure was successful the display will show Cal OK If the procedure was unsuccessful the message GasCal Failed will be displayed...

Page 19: ...arger particulate filter and a flow restrictor 0019 8059 Replacement Parts 110 240 VAC USA European Plug Charger 0019 3312 Particulate Filter 0054 0548 Flow Restrictor TBA Accessories Calibration Kit with regulator and tubing 0019 8027 Carrying Case Large 13 1 2 L x 10 13 16 W x 4 H 0019 3311 Carrying Case Small 10 5 8 L x 8 1 2 W x 3 3 16 H 0019 3337 In Car Charger 0019 3302 IrDA Interface Kit BA...

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