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1.4 Functions
1.4.1 Security
beep
The ToxiPro includes a security beep that can
be enabled or disabled with BioTrak software
through the PC’s IrDA port. If the security
beep is enabled, the ToxiPro will emit a short
beep coupled with an LED flash at a specific
interval to remind the user that the instrument
is active.
1.4.2 Latching
alarms
The ToxiPro includes latching alarms that can
be enabled or disabled with BioTrak software
through the PC’s IrDA port. With the alarm
latch enabled, the audible and visible alarms
will continue to sound even after the
atmospheric hazard has cleared. To turn the
alarm off once the hazard is no longer
present, simply press the MODE button.
1.4.3 Silence warning alarms
The ToxiPro’s audible and vibrating (if so
equipped) alarms can be turned off during an
alarm condition by pressing the MODE button
if this function has been enabled with BioTrak
software. The visual warning alarm light and
readings will continue to indicate the alarm.
1.5
IQ Dock Compatibility
The ToxiPro must be equipped with
instrument firmware version 4.30 or higher to
be compatible with the IQ Express Docking
Station. The IQ Express Dock is an
automatic calibration station coupled with a
data management system.
Instrument firmware in the ToxiPro may be
upgraded at any time.
See section 5.2
below for details on software upgrades.
1.6 Design
components
Case:
The instrument is enclosed in a solid
PC (polycarbonate) case with TPE (rubber)
overmold.
Figure 1: Exterior front view.
Front face:
The front face of the instrument
houses the LCD display, MODE button,
sensor port, LED alarm and audible alarm
port.
LCD display:
The liquid crystal display (LCD)
shows gas readings, messages and other
information. A built-in, manually-activated
backlight allows the display to be read even in
low light conditions.
Visual alarm (LED) /
IrDA port:
A bright red
LED (Light-Emitting Diode) alarm light
provides a visual indication of the alarm state.
The LED also functions as the IrDA port.
MODE button:
The large push-button on the
front of the instrument is called the MODE
button. The MODE button is used to turn the
ToxiPro on and off, to turn on the backlight, to
view the MAX, STEL (if enabled) and TWA (if
enabled) screens and to initiate the automatic
calibration sequences.
Sensor port:
The sensor port is located at
the upper left corner of the instrument. A filter
prevents unwanted contaminants from
entering the sensor.
Audible alarm port:
A cylindrical resonating
chamber contains the loud audible alarm.
Belt Clip:
The belt clip attaches to the bottom
surface of the instrument.
1.7 Standard
accessories
Standard accessories with every ToxiPro
include installed sensor and lithium battery,
reference manual and calibration/sample
draw adapter.
Optional accessories include manual sample
draw kit (hand-aspirated), vibrating alarm,
Datalogger Upgrade and BioTrak software kit.
1.8
Value pack kits
ToxiPro value packs include all standard
accessories, plus calibration fittings, 34-liter
cylinder of calibration gas, and fixed flow rate
regulator in a foam-lined, hard-shell carrying
case.
2. Field
Operation
Field operation of the ToxiPro is controlled
entirely through the MODE button, which is
located on the front of the instrument.
The MODE button is used to turn the ToxiPro
on and off, to turn on the backlight, to access
MAX, STEL (if enabled) and TWA (if enabled)
gas readings for the current session and to
initiate calibration.
2.1
Turning the ToxiPro on
The ToxiPro is effectively disabled when it
leaves the Sperian Instrumentation factory.
Upon arrival, the ToxiPro’s display will be
blank. The ToxiPro O
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will show the negated
horn icon.
