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GasAlertMicroClip
Operator’s Manual

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Sensor type

H

2

S, CO, O

2

: Single plug-in electrochemical cell

Combustibles: Plug-in catalytic bead

O

2

 measuring principle  

Capillary controlled concentration 

sensor

Alarm conditions

 TWA alarm, STEL alarm, low alarm, high 

alarm, multi-gas alarm, over limit (OL) alarm, low battery alarm, 
confidence beep, automatic shutdown alarm

Audible alarm  

95 dB at 30 cm (1 ft.) (100 dB typical) variable 

pulsed beeper

Visual alarm

 Red light-emitting diodes (LED)

Display

 Alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD)

Backlight

 Activates for 5 seconds when the pushbutton is 

pressed and during an alarm condition

Self-test

 Initiated during activation

Calibration

 Automatic zero and automatic span

Oxygen sensor

 Automatic span on activation (enable/disable)

User field options  

Startup message, confidence beep, 

latching alarms, enable/disable safe display mode, oxygen 
measurement, combustible sensor measurement, sensor 
disable, define calibration interval, force calibration, calibration 
lock, force bump, define bump interval, bump due lock, stealth 
mode, language selection, enable/disable automatic oxygen 
calibration, enable/disable auto zero at startup, define alarm 

setpoints, define span concentration values, define STEL 
calculation period, low alarm acknowledge, IntelliFlash, 
confidence beep, and IntelliFlash interval

Battery  Operating Time

XL

XT

Typical Battery 
Life*

18 hours 
Recharges in less 
than 6 hours

10 hours 
Recharges in less 
than 4 hours

Cold Weather 
Battery Life**

After 2 years:
12 hours at -4°F / -
20°C

*Approximately 20% capacity loss is normal wi h lithium 
polymer batteries after 500 charge cycles. Refer to the 
Operator’s Manual for additional information.
**Battery is guaranteed to have 12 hour runtime during 
warranty period under normal operating temperature of -
4°F / -20°C to 122°F/50°C.

Summary of Contents for Micro Clip XL

Page 1: ...1 2 3 and 4 Gas Detector Operator Manual...

Page 2: ...alarm Note The detector is shipped with English as the default displayed language Additional languages provided are Portuguese Spanish German and French The screens for the additional languages are di...

Page 3: ...in the LEL range calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA International Calibrate only in...

Page 4: ...e sensor from exposure to lead compounds silicones and chlorinated hydrocarbons Sensor exposure to certain organic vapors such as leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons may temporarily inhibit s...

Page 5: ...11 2 2 1 2 Item Description 1 IntelliFlash 2 Visual alarm indicators LEDs 3 Alligator clip 4 Charging connector IR interface 5 Pushbutton 6 Carbon monoxide CO sensor 7 Hydrogen sulfide H2S sensor 8 Ox...

Page 6: ...lements 7 Display Elements 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Item Description 1 Alarm condition 2 Automatically zero sensor 3 Numeric value 4 Stealth mode 5 Battery life indicator 6 Gas identifier bars 7 Gas cylinder 8...

Page 7: ...X readings press C when the LCD displays RESET To initiate calibration deactivate the detector Press and hold C while the detector performs the OFF countdown Continue holding C while the LCD briefly d...

Page 8: ...ol based cleaners Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use soaps polishes or solvents Below are common products to avoid using around sensors Cleaners and Lubricants Brake cleaners Lubrica...

Page 9: ...D then activates again and performs the CAL countdown Continue holding C until the countdown is complete to enter calibration 5 The LCD displays CAL DUE Next a screen displays showing the number of da...

Page 10: ...GasAlertMicroClip Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector 11 Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector...

Page 11: ...nual 2 Connect the calibration hose to the calibration cap 3 Attach the calibration cap to the detector 4 Apply gas Verify the visual and audible alarms activate 5 Close the regulator and remove the c...

Page 12: ...Vibrator alarm activates TWA Alarm Slow siren Slow alternating flash L and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm Fast siren Fast alternating flash L and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activ...

Page 13: ...activates After 15 minutes of the Low Battery alarm the Automatic Shutdown Alarm sequence begins OFF displays before deactivating Automatic Shutdown Alarm Sequence of 10 rapid sirens and alternating f...

Page 14: ...Startup When enabled the detector automatically zeros the H2S CO and LEL sensors during the startup self test LEL By Volume CH4 When enabled the LEL reading is displayed as vol assuming a methane env...

Page 15: ...lliFlash Interval Enter a value 1 60 seconds to define how often IntelliFlash occurs and the detector beeps Intelliflash and or Confidence Beep must be enabled in order to define Confidence Beep and I...

Page 16: ...of all maintenance bump tests calibrations and alarm events Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents soaps or polishes Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter a Warning To avoid pers...

Page 17: ...y Remove the two screws on the PCB Remove the PCB carefully a Caution Ensure no damage occurs to the battery 2 Remove the old sensor filter t may be stuck to the sensors 3 Place the new sensor filter...

Page 18: ...lace the sensor filter into the front shell 2 Slide the sensors out Note Detectors that are configured for 1 2 or 3 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations 3 Insert the ne...

Page 19: ...plete the detector refer to Reassembling the detector Reassembling the detector Verify the PCB is seated correctly and inserted exactly as it was removed sensors face the front shell Replace the two P...

Page 20: ...certified by CSA International on the combustible sensor with 5 accuracy Storage temperature 40 C to 50 C 40 F to 122 F Operating humidity 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Alarm setpoints May...

Page 21: ...onfidence beep latching alarms enable disable safe display mode oxygen measurement combustible sensor measurement sensor disable define calibration interval force calibration calibration lock force bu...

Page 22: ...ertMicroClip charging adapter a Warning Charge only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas and within temperatures of 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F First time charge XT 2 3 hours XL 5 6 hours Normal...

Page 23: ...may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to...

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