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GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR

MMC/SD Card Troubleshooting

Reformatting the MMC/SD Card

To reformat the MMC/SD card, complete the following:

1. Insert the MMC/SD card into the card reader.

2. From the computer desktop, double-click

My Computer

view the list of drives.

3. Double-click the

Removable Disk

drive to access

LOGFILE0.csv

4. Select

LOGFILE0.csv

and delete.

5. Insert the MMC/SD card into the detector.

6. Activate the detector. The startup self-test begins and the fol-

lowing screens display.

7. Press

to format the MMC/SD card. The following screen dis-

plays.

For any additional MMC/SD card errors, refer to

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for GasAlertMicro 5IR

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Page 2: ...ny other applicable recommendations of BW b the buyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from BW and c the right of BW to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice bill of sale or packing slip to establish tha...

Page 3: ...autions 3 Sensor Poisons and Contaminants 6 Getting Started 8 Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR 9 Screen Elements 10 Pushbuttons 11 Activating the Detector 12 Self Tests 12 Battery Test 12 Datalogging Optional 13 Pump Test 15 Due Lock Enabled 16 Force Calibration Enabled 17 Bump Daily Enabled 17 Self Test Pass 19 Self Test Fail 19 Battery Test 19 Datalogger Operation Optional 19 ...

Page 4: ...hed Alarms 22 Passcode Protect 23 Safe Display 23 Sensor Configuration 24 Sensor Enable Disable 25 Span Gas Value 26 STEL Period 26 TWA Method 27 Resolution 27 Vol CO2 CO2 Sensors Only 28 Vol CH4 LEL Sensors Only 28 Correction Factor CF 28 Automatic Oxygen O2 Calibration 30 Logger Option 30 Clock Option 31 Language Selection 32 Tech Mode 32 Sensors 33 Initialize 34 Force Calibration 35 ...

Page 5: ... Setpoints 42 Stopping a Gas Alarm 43 Sensor Alarm 43 Pump Alarm 43 Low Battery Alarm 44 Automatic Deactivation Alarm 44 Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints 44 Guidelines 44 Diagnostics Testing 45 Applying Gas to the Sensors 46 Single Gas Calibration Cap 46 Calibration Procedure 47 Start Calibration 48 Auto Zero and Oxygen O2 Sensor Calibration 48 Zero CO2 GasAlertMicro 5 IR only 48 Passcode P...

Page 6: ...aching the Auxiliary Filter 61 Attaching the Sample Probe 63 Datalogger 64 MMC SD Card Compatibility 64 Inserting the MMC SD Card 64 MMC SD Card Troubleshooting 65 Restoring Datalog Files 66 Reformatting the MMC SD Card 67 Import Datalogs to Fleet Manager II 68 Minimum PC Requirements 68 Importing from MicroDock II to Fleet Manager II 68 Import to Fleet Manager II Using a Card Reader 68 View Datal...

Page 7: ... or Sensor Filter 75 Photoionization Detector PID 77 Clean or Replace the Lamp 77 Replace the Lamp 78 Replace the Electrode Stack 78 Troubleshooting 79 Replacement Parts and Accessories 85 Specifications 87 General Specifications for Datalogger Units 90 GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR Downloadable Datalogger 90 PID Correction Factor CF Library 91 ...

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Page 9: ...ation Cap 47 6 Installing the Pump Module 59 7 Replacing the Pump Filter 60 8 Replacing the Pump Nozzle 61 9 Attaching the Auxiliary Filter 61 10 Attaching the Filter Cord 62 11 Attaching the Sample Probe 63 12 Inserting Removing the MMC SD Card 65 13 Replacing the Alkaline Batteries 74 14 Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack 75 15 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 76 16 Parts of the PID 77 ...

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Page 11: ...ory Alarm Setpoints 42 11 Applying Gas to the Sensors 46 12 Single Gas Calibration Cap 47 13 Time Required to Span 51 14 Installing the Pump Module 59 15 Datalog Spreadsheet Example 70 16 Datalog Status Codes 71 17 Datalog Gas and Correction Factor Sensor Codes 72 18 Replacing the Alkaline Batteries 74 19 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 76 20 Parts of the PID sensor 77 21 Troubleshooting 79 22...

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Page 13: ...To ensure personal safety read the Safety Information Read First and Cautions before using the detector The GasAlertMicro 5 GasAlertMicro 5 PID and GasAlertMicro 5 IR gas detectors the detector warn of hazardous gas at levels above user defined alarm setpoints The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm Note Unless reference is made to a spec...

Page 14: ...ries must be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Dispose of lithium cells immediately Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries must be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Gas Detected Unit of Measure Oxygen O2 volume Combustible gases LEL a percent of lower explosive limit L...

Page 15: ... by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated Calibrate if the readings are not within the specified limits BW recommends the combustible sensor be checked with a known concentration of calibration gas after any known exposure to catalyst contaminants poisons sulfur compounds silicon vapors halogen...

Page 16: ...s caution can lead to fire and or explosion Read and adhere to all instructions in the charger user manual Failure to do so can result in fire electrical shock personal injury and or property damage Extended exposure of the GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR detectors to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress a detector element which can seriously affect its performance If an alarm occ...

Page 17: ... Technologies by Honeywell repair service personnel voids this warranty Lithium Battery Packs Warning The lithium battery M5 BAT08 may present a risk of fire or chemical burn hazard if misused Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Do not use any other lithium batteries with the GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR detectors Use of any other cell can cause fire and or explosion To order and rep...

Page 18: ...r with a soft damp cloth Do not use soaps polishes or solvents The following table lists common products to avoid using around sensors Table 2 Sensor Poisons and Contaminants Cleaners and Lubricants Silicones Aerosols Brake cleaners Silicone cleaners and protectants Bug repellents and sprays Lubricants Silicone based adhesives seal ants and gels Lubricants Rust inhibitors Hand body and medicinal c...

Page 19: ...oved to both U S and Canadian Standards by CSA International g European Explosives Protection X Conforms to European Union Directives ATEX Conforms to European ATEX Directives IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission Scheme for Certification to Standards for Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres ...

Page 20: ...bration cap Screwdriver Quick reference guide Quick reference card User manual and training on CD ROM Fleet Manager II if applicable To order parts refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories The detector is shipped with the sensors and battery packs installed To replace sensors the pump or the battery pack refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories To become oriented with the features and function...

Page 21: ...icro 5 PID IR Table 4 Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR Item Description 1 Liquid crystal display LCD 2 Pushbuttons 3 Audible alarms 4 Toxic 2 sensor 5 Toxic 1 PID sensor Micro 5 PID or Toxic 1 IR CO2 sensor Micro 5 IR 6 Visual alarm indicators LEDs 7 LEL sensor 8 Oxygen sensor 9 Pushbuttons 10 Battery pack 11 Alligator clip ...

Page 22: ...y pushbutton reactivates the backlight in low light conditions Table 5 Screen Elements Item Description 1 Alarm condition 2 Automatically span sensor 3 Gas cylinder 4 Gas type 5 Battery life indicator 6 Passcode lock 7 Data transmission 8 Clock 9 Stealth mode 10 Pump indicator optional 11 MMC indicator optional 12 Alarm condition low high TWA STEL or multi alarm or view TWA STEL and peak MAX gas e...

Page 23: ...omplete To clear the TWA STEL and peak MAX gas exposure readings press and hold C and G simultaneously until the countdown is complete To view the date and time alarm setpoints TWA STEL low high of all sensors and the LEL PID correction factor if applicable press G H To decrement the displayed value or scroll down press H To initiate calibration and to define alarm setpoints press and hold C and H...

Page 24: ...e of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen To activate the detector press A Self Tests When the detector is activated it performs several self tests Confirm the following tests occur Note If an error message displays during the self test refer to Troubleshooting Battery Test The detector performs a battery test during startup If the battery has insufficient power to operate the following s...

Page 25: ...serted the detector can communicate with the card the detector supports the size of the card and the card requires formatting Note If there is a problem with the MMC SD card Datalogger disabled displays The detector then automatically continues with the self test If the card requires formatting the following screen displays as the card is automatically formatted 5 The detector then runs a self tes...

Page 26: ...st a warning displays indicating which sensor s has failed 6 If correction factors are set in the user options the LEL or PID custom correction factors display 7 The TWA STEL low and high alarm setpoints then display in the following order left to right Note The alarm setpoints may vary by region Refer to Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints TWA STEL Low High ...

Page 27: ... test fails the following screens display If C is not pressed or the pump is not removed within 25 seconds the detector performs the pump test again Note The pump may require a new filter Refer to Replacing the Pump Filter If the pump alarm persists remove the battery pack to deacti vate the detector and then refer to the Pump Operation sec tion of Troubleshooting If the pump test is successful th...

Page 28: ...ibration is due dis plays for all sensors If any sensor is over due for calibration the LCD displays the name of the sensor and the number of days past due Due Lock Enabled The Due lock option ensures that a passcode must be entered when calibration is past due otherwise the detector automatically deactivates 11 If Due Lock is enabled in the user options the following screen displays Enter the cor...

Page 29: ...Calibration in Tech Mode to enable disable and refer to Calibration Procedure to calibrate If C is not pressed to start calibration the following screen dis plays and the detector deactivates Bump Daily Enabled a Caution BW recommends that a bump test to all sensors be performed every 24 hours prior to the beginning of the work shift 13 If Bmp Daily bump daily is enabled in tech mode the follow in...

Page 30: ...t is not performed the following screen displays and the detector deactivates If additional sensors require a bump test but are not mandatory the following screens display Press C Yes to accept and proceed to normal operation Or If A No is pressed or no buttons are pressed the sensor s that is past due displays as FAIL when the detector enters normal operation In the following screen example only ...

Page 31: ...tery Test The batteries are tested when the detector is activated and continuously thereafter The battery power icon displays continually during normal operation If battery power is low flashes Datalogger Operation Optional a Caution Do not remove the battery pack while the detector is activated Doing so will prevent the datalogger from logging correctly Datalogger operation is automatic and requi...

Page 32: ...tered to access the user options menu For more information refer to Passcode Protect The available user options are as follows 1 Exit 2 Options Backlight confidence beep due lock latch pass code and safe mode 3 Sensors Sensor enable disable span gas STEL period TWA method resolution vol CH4 correction factor automatic O2 calibration and vol CO2 CO2 sensor only 4 Logger 5 Clock 6 Language English F...

Page 33: ...When the cursor displays beside the desired option press C 3 To return to the previous menu scroll to Back and press C or press A Note If no pushbuttons are pressed within 20 seconds the detector returns to normal operation Exit User Options Menu To exit the user options menu and return to normal operation scroll to Exit and press C The following screen displays The user options menu can also be e...

Page 34: ... Confidence beep is automatically disabled during a low battery alarm The detector is shipped with the Confibeep option disabled If the Due lock calibration user lockout option is enabled and a sensor is overdue for calibration upon startup the passcode must be entered to access normal opera tion Note If the correct passcode is not entered the detector deactivates The detector is shipped with the ...

Page 35: ...firm The detector is shipped with the Passcode option disabled If an incorrect passcode is entered or C is not pressed within 5 seconds to confirm the correct passcode Passcode incorrect displays The alarm beeps three times and the detector either resumes normal operation for user options or deactivates for calibration if Due Lock is enabled When enabled the Safe option confirms that conditions ar...

Page 36: ...tting not applicable to CO LEL O2 and CO2 sensors vol CO2 CO2 sensor only vol CH4 LEL sensor only Selecting the correction factor LEL and PID sensors only Automatic calibration O2 sensor only 1 From the option menu screen scroll to Sensors and press C to access the following screen 2 Press G or H to scroll to the desired sensor Press C to con firm and to access the menu options specific to the sel...

Page 37: ... are configured for a 1 2 3 or 4 gases may con tain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations After selecting the desired sensor the following screen displays Press C to toggle between enable disable sensor can be enabled at any time If disabled the readings and the gas type for the sensor do not display when in normal operation If a sensor is enabled but it is not installed in the detect...

Page 38: ...e BW recommends that span concentration values be set between specific ranges Refer to the Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints A B The short term exposure limit STEL period option provides protection for workers from over exposure to high concentrations of gas and is based on 5 15 minute intervals The STEL period option is available for every toxic sensor After selecting the desired sensor press H to sc...

Page 39: ...o Resolution Press C within 20 seconds to confirm The TWA method time weighted average option is a safety measure used to calculate accumulated averages of gases to notify the user when the maximum average is accumulated The options are the OSHA or ACGIH calculating method A check displays in the checkbox of the currently selected method To select the other method press H to move the check to the ...

Page 40: ...Confirmation is not required If no buttons are pushed after 20 seconds the detector returns to the sensor selection screen The change is saved automatically The detector is shipped with vol CO2 disabled Enable Disable If vol CH4 is enabled any currently enabled correction factor is ignored and the detector operates assuming a methane CH4 calibration From the Sensors menu select LEL and press C to ...

Page 41: ... enter a correction factor that is not listed in the library press H to scroll to Custom and press C within 5 seconds to confirm This option is used to enter compensation factors for selected gas types The factor can only be applied if the PID sensor has been calibrated with isobutylene After selecting the PID sensor press H to scroll to Correction Press C within 20 seconds to confirm and access t...

Page 42: ...esired value displays press C within 5 seconds to confirm the new value When the Autocal option is enabled it forces the detector to automatically calibrate the oxygen sensor during startup If the Autocal option is enabled ensure the detector is activated in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen From the Sensor menu press H to scroll to O2 and press C within 20 ...

Page 43: ...he screen displays showing the month highlighted indicating it is selected to set Press G or H to scroll to the desired month and press C within 20 seconds to confirm To bypass and retain the current setting press C Continue setting bypassing the remaining options The date time options are set in the following order month day year hour minutes When the settings have been set or bypassed the detect...

Page 44: ...croll to the desired language and press C A check displays in the checkbox of the selected language Wait for 20 seconds until the detector returns to the user options menu or press G to scroll to Back English Retour French Zurück German Regreso Spanish or Retornar Portuguese All screens now display in the selected language Tech Mode a Warning Tech mode should only be accessed by authorized personn...

Page 45: ...aily Bump test daily Stealth Mode Sleep Mode Sensors a Caution To reconfigure the sensor type physically change the sensor prior to entering Tech mode When a toxic sensor is physically removed and replaced by another toxic sensor the detector must be reconfigured to recognize the change Note If a sensor is replaced the detector will classify the sensor as overdue for calibration Calibrate the new ...

Page 46: ...ates and immediately reactivates It performs the reconfiguration during the startup The new sensor must be calibrated Until the new sensor is calibrated the due date displays as OL over limit when in normal operation 4 Calibrate the new sensor immediately The Initialize option restores the origi nal factory default settings of the detec tor 1 Press H to scroll to Initialize and press C within 20 s...

Page 47: ...rforms the self test Verify all settings and alarm setpoints and then calibrate the sensors If enabled the Force cal option automatically forces the detector to enter calibration if a sensor is overdue upon startup Press H to scroll to Force cal Press C to toggle between enable and disable If enabled the Bmp daily option forces the detector to perform a daily bump test to ensure that it is respond...

Page 48: ...cealment is required Only the vibrator and the LCD activate during an alarm condition Press H to scroll to Stealth Press C to toggle between enable and disable If Sleep is enabled sensor circuits remain active after the detector is deactivated and inserted into the charging cradle Press H to scroll to Sleep Press C to toggle between enable disable Note Enabling the Sleep option may require the bat...

Page 49: ...ously a multi alarm results To change the factory set alarm setpoints refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Table 7 Alarms Alarms Screen Alarms Screen Low Alarm Fast beep Slow flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates TWA Alarm Fast beep Slow flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm Constant beep Fast flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates ST...

Page 50: ...s Over Limit OL Exposure Alarm Fast beep and flash L and gas type flash Vibrator alarm activates Sensor Alarm One beep every 15 seconds FAIL flashes above the failed sensor Automatic Deactivation Alarm Eight beeps and flashes displays Vibrator alarm temporarily activates Low Battery Alarm One beep and two flashes every 25 seconds flashes Normal Deactivation Three beeps and flashes ...

Page 51: ...tion exists If the Stealth option is enabled the detector only vibrates during an alarm the audible and visual alarms are disabled a Caution If the detector emits a low battery alarm charge the lithium battery pack immediately Alarms Screen Alarms Screen Confidence Beep One beep one flash and one vibrate every 10 seconds MMC SD Fail Alarm One beep every 5 seconds S flashes Alarms Screen Pump Alarm...

Page 52: ...ption TWA toxic only Time weighted average TWA based on accumulated exposure to toxic gases aver aged over a work day accord ing to OSHA or ACGIH method STEL toxic only Short term exposure limit STEL to gas based on a 5 15 minute user selectable period Peak MAX Peak MAX concentration exposure during work shift For oxygen it is the highest or the lowest concentration encountered Press and hold C un...

Page 53: ...s Viewing the Alarm Setpoints To view the current alarm setpoints for all of the sensors press G during normal operation Alarm Condition Low alarm Toxics and combustibles Ambient gas level above low alarm setpoint Oxygen Ambient gas level may be set above or below 20 9 High alarm Toxics and combustibles Ambient gas level above high alarm setpoint Oxygen Ambient gas level may be set above or below ...

Page 54: ...ing to the Occupational Safety and Health Association OSHA settings Table 10 OSHA Sample Factory Alarm Setpoints Gas TWA STEL Low High O2 N A N A 19 5 vol 23 5 vol LEL N A N A 10 LEL 20 LEL CO 35 ppm 50 ppm 35 ppm 200 ppm H2S 10 ppm 15 ppm 10 ppm 15 ppm PH3 0 3 ppm 1 0 ppm 0 3 ppm 1 0 ppm SO2 2 ppm 5 ppm 2 ppm 5 ppm Cl2 0 5 ppm 1 0 ppm 0 5 ppm 1 0 ppm NH3 25 ppm 35 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm NO2 2 0 ppm 5 ...

Page 55: ...either by clearing the MAX TWA and STEL exposures refer to Clearing Gas Exposures or deactivating the detector for 5 minutes minimum and then reactivating it again Sensor Alarm The detector tests for missing or defective sensors during the activation self test If a sensor fails the self test FAIL flashes on the LCD above the failed sensor Refer to Troubleshooting Pump Alarm The external pump draws...

Page 56: ...alling below the minimum operating voltage the audible alarm beeps eight times and the visual alarm flashes eight times After 3 seconds the LCD dims and the detector deactivates To replace or charge the batteries refer to the following sections Replacing the Alkaline Batteries Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Guidelines When calibrating the detector adhere...

Page 57: ... is enabled the oxygen O2 sensor calibrates automatically every time the detector is activated Activate the detector in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen After activating the detector allow it to stabilize for 1 minute before performing a calibration or bump test If a certified calibration is required contact BW Technologies by Honeywell Note A generator mus...

Page 58: ...the Toxic 2 position refer to Figure 3 and Table 11 a single gas calibration cap must be used to ensure accurate calibration To calibrate O3 and ClO2 sensors using the single gas calibration cap refer to Figure 4 Table 12 and complete the following procedures 1 Insert the cap into the Toxic 2 sensor position on the detector refer to Figure 3 Press firmly until the release tabs click 2 Connect the ...

Page 59: ...ion Cap Using the thumb push forward against both the inlet and the outlet simultaneously to remove the cap from the detector Figure 5 Removing the Single Gas Calibration Cap Calibration Procedure To calibrate the detector and set the alarm setpoints perform the following procedure Note To bypass a step during the calibration process after auto zero press A Item Description 1 Intake inlet 2 Calibr...

Page 60: ... corresponding countdown Auto Zero and Oxygen O2 Sensor Calibration 2 flashes while the detector automatically zeroes the toxic and combustible sensors and calibrates the O2 sensor Depending upon the detector being calibrated the auto zero screens display differently Note Do not apply calibration gas during this process otherwise the auto zero step will fail Zero CO2 GasAlertMicro 5 IR only If cal...

Page 61: ...lashes whiles the detector zeros the CO2 sensor approximately 30 seconds Passcode Protect Activated 4 When auto zero is complete and if the passcode protect option is enabled the following screen displays The passcode must be entered to proceed Press G or H to scroll to the correct passcode and then press C within 5 seconds to confirm If entered correctly the detec tor beeps twice and proceeds to ...

Page 62: ...to regulate the flow rate to ensure accurate readings Allow the Tedlar bag to fill for several minutes before initiating calibration O3 Calibrate using the generator and the single gas calibration cap Do not use a Tedlar bag Set the generator to 0 5 ppm at a flow rate of 0 5 l min Depending upon the gas cylinder being used one or all four sensors can be calibrated at one time Apply Span Gas Now At...

Page 63: ... attain a sufficient level of expected gas it is cleared from the LCD and is not spanned While the detector is spanning the sensor s a countdown of time remaining displays in the lower left of the screen When the span is complete the following screen displays Successful Span Proceed to Successful Span step 6 Unsuccessful Span Refer to Unsuccessful Span for possi ble solutions GasAlertMicro 5 and P...

Page 64: ... Due Date step 7 When all sensors have spanned the following screen displays If a sensor fails to span refer to Unsuccessful Span at the end of the calibration section for possible solutions Setting the Calibration Due Date 7 When the span is complete the calibration due date can be set for each sensor that has spanned successfully The following screen displays Press C to set the calibration due d...

Page 65: ... new value displays Press C within 5 seconds to confirm Or Press A to bypass a sensor and proceed to the next sensor Note If a value is changed but C is not pressed within 5 seconds to confirm the following screen displays The previous value is automatically retained The detector proceeds to the next sensor due date Repeat step 7 to set the calibration due dates for the remain ing sensors When all...

Page 66: ...ue within the detection range of the selected sensor Refer to Detection Range in Specifica tions Note To disable an alarm setpoint set it to 0 zero If a new setpoint is entered but not confirmed within 5 seconds by pressing C the following screen displays The previous setpoint is retained and the detector proceeds to the next setpoint The setpoints are set in the following order TWA if applicable ...

Page 67: ...cable Press H or G to change the value for the STEL alarm setpoint When the required value displays press C to confirm Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint The current low alarm setpoint displays for the selected sensor Press H or G to change the value for the low alarm setpoint When the required value displays press C to confirm Setting the High Alarm Setpoint The current high alarm setpoint displays f...

Page 68: ...erification 1 After calibration is complete and the detector returns to normal operation verify the calibration by using a gas cylinder other than the one used for calibration 2 The gas concentration should not exceed the sensor s detec tion range Confirm that the LCD displays the expected con centration values 3 To ensure the reading is accurate apply the verification gas for the same amount of t...

Page 69: ... next time the detector is activated If all sensors fail the span the following screen displays 1 Ensure the regulator valve is open and that the gas cylinder is not past the expiration date Replace the gas cylinder and or regulator if required 2 Replace the sensor s and sensor filter if required 3 Press A to exit and then calibrate again in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphe...

Page 70: ...problem with the sensor Accept Current Span If the gas cylinder regulator and sensor are operating correctly press C to accept the current span Reject Current Span Press A to reject Verify the gas cylinder detector settings and sensor are operating correctly Calibrate the sensor again Large Span If the span adjustment is unusually large more than 15 the following screens display Ensure the correct...

Page 71: ...he following procedures 1 Deactivate the detector 2 Remove the two machine screws and the sensor cover Remove the sensor filter from the sensor cover and insert it into the pump module 3 Attach the pump module to the detector and replace the two machine screws 4 If sampling in a confined space attach the sample probe Refer to Attaching the Sample Probe If using an auxiliary filter as an additional...

Page 72: ...indow 4 Remove the old filter from the filter window Important Ensure the filter cavity and filter window are clean and free of debris 5 Insert a new filter 6 Replace the filter window and screw 7 Activate the detector The detector performs a pump test dur ing the startup self tests to verify the pump module is operating correctly 8 To order additional filters refer to Replacement Parts and Access...

Page 73: ...ntly insert a medium sized flathead screwdriver into the nozzle slot Twist the screwdriver slightly to lift and remove the damaged nozzle 3 Insert the new nozzle Ensure the nozzle post inserts correctly into the nozzle gasket 4 Activate the detector The detector performs a pump test dur ing the startup self tests to verify the pump module is operating correctly Attaching the Auxiliary Filter The P...

Page 74: ... the filter cord through the ring on the alligator clip and pull the filter through the loop of the filter cord Figure 10 Attaching the Filter Cord Note Attaching the filter cord to the alligator clip ensures the filter remains with the detector when not in use 2 Pull the filter cord tight Ensure the loop knot is secure 3 Align the pump quick connector with the filter quick connector and turn cloc...

Page 75: ...ector end of the teflon lined Tygon tubing to the nozzle on the pump module 3 Gently insert needle nose pliers into the other end of the teflon lined Tygon tubing Using a circular motion flare the end of the tubing 4 Connect the flared end of the tubing to the sample probe Ensure the teflon lining does not separate from the Tygon tub ing as it will block the tube and generate a pump alarm 5 Activa...

Page 76: ... Language the detector is set to display MMC SD Card Compatibility a Caution To ensure the Intrinsic Safety rating of the detector use only the following certified MultiMediaCards MMC and Secure Digital SD cards The following MMCs and SD cards are approved for use with the GasAlertMicro 5 and GasAlertMicro 5 PID detectors 128 MB Delkin SD card 64 MB Unigen SD card The following MMCs and SD cards a...

Page 77: ...MC SD Card MMC SD Card Troubleshooting The MMC SD card is not required for operation in detectors equipped with datalogging However the following two screens display if the card is not inserted during startup A new MMC SD card is automatically formatted when it is inserted in the detector When the detector is activated it begins the self test and then displays the following screen ...

Page 78: ...owing screen displays If the detector successfully restores the logfile the following screen displays and the startup tests continue 2 From the computer verify that the logfile has been restored When the normal operation screen displays deactivate the detector 3 Remove the MMC SD card and insert it into the card reader 4 From the computer desktop double click My Computer to view the list of drives...

Page 79: ...ouble click My Computer to view the list of drives 3 Double click the Removable Disk drive to access LOGFILE0 csv 4 Select LOGFILE0 csv and delete 5 Insert the MMC SD card into the detector 6 Activate the detector The startup self test begins and the fol lowing screens display 7 Press G to format the MMC SD card The following screen dis plays For any additional MMC SD card errors refer to Troubles...

Page 80: ...nual for complete instructions Import to Fleet Manager II Using a Card Reader To import a datalog file from the detector to Fleet Manager II complete the following 1 Deactivate the detector 2 Release the latch and remove the battery pack 3 Remove the MMC SD card from the detector Refer to Figure 12 and 1 4 Connect the card reader to the USB port on the computer 5 Insert the MMC SD card into the ca...

Page 81: ...Word To view a datalog file in a software spreadsheet complete the following 1 Deactivate the detector and remove the MMC SD card refer to Figure 12 2 Insert the MMC SD card into the card reader 3 From the computer desktop double click My Computer to view the list of drives 4 Double click Removable Disk drive 5 Double click LOGFILE0 csv 6 Refer to Table 15 for an example of the datalog spreadsheet...

Page 82: ...tatus Codes Serial Number Unit Config 23 12 05 4 9 54 25 5 10 35 33 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 30 10 15 50 44 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 35 5 10 35 10 19 5 1111 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 40 10 15 200 20 23 5 2222 S104 000001 23 12 05 4 9 54 45 0 0 0 24 20 9 D E D S104 000001 FCEKNL 23 12 05 4 9 54 50 0 0 0 24 20 9 0 0 S104 000001 FCEKNL 23 12 05 4 9 54 55 0 0 0 24 20 9 0 0 L L S104 000001 FCEK...

Page 83: ...d high triple alarms 4 Alarm setpoint 4 STEL alarm V TWA and high alarm dual alarms O Overload sensor is over ranged D Calibration due date days s STEL alarm C Calibrating E Elapsed last calibration days u STEL and low alarm dual alarms F Failure sensor failure Z Auto zeroing f Fresh air delay I Time set t Testing Zero CO2 Pump Codes P Plugged blocked pump alarm F Failure pump failure Battery Stat...

Page 84: ...C Ammonia D Benzene E Butadiene F Diesel G Ethanol H Ethylene I Gasoline J Hexane K Isobtyln L JP8 M Kerosene N MEK O Naptha P Styrene Q Toluene R Turpentine S Vinyl_Cl T Xylene U Custom Correction Factor Codes for LEL A Acetone B Benzene C Butane D Cyclohexane E Ethanol F Ethyl_Ace G Gasoline H Heptane I Hexane J Hydrogen K Isobutylene L Isopropanol M MEK N Methane O Methanol P Octane Q Pentane R...

Page 85: ...he battery Do not calibrate the detector during or immediately after charging Both the rechargeable lithium battery pack and the alkaline battery pack are user changeable in hazardous locations but the alkaline battery cells inside the pack can only be replaced in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas Warning The battery pack M5 BAT08 that is equipped with a lithium polymer cell may present a ...

Page 86: ... bottom of the detector 2 Remove the battery pack by lifting the bottom of the pack away from the detector 3 On the battery pack remove the two captive screws Remove the battery shell from the battery tray 4 Replace the three alkaline batteries 5 Replace the battery pack and the captive screws 6 Reinsert the battery pack and secure the latch Item Description 1 Detector 2 Latch 3 Battery pack 4 Bat...

Page 87: ... 3 Replace the battery pack with a fully charged lithium battery pack 4 Close the latch Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter a Warning To avoid personal injury only use sensors that are specifically designed for the detector Refer to Specifications Each sensor has a high degree of resistance to common vapors and gases To clear a sensor place the detector in a clean environment and wait 10 to 30 min...

Page 88: ...ve the two machine screws on the rear shell and then remove the sensor cover or pump module 3 Remove the sensor filter and or the sensor s 4 Insert the new filter and or sensor Ensure the sensor posts are aligned correctly 5 Re assemble the detector 6 If the sensor is changed such as SO2 to an H2S the detector must be reconfigured Refer to Sensors in the Tech Mode option 7 A sensor that has been r...

Page 89: ...ions and procedures that are provided with the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit To order the kit refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories a Caution To ensure proper maintenance and continued accurate readings from the sensor use only the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit that is supplied by BW Technologies by Honeywell Table 20 Parts of the PID sensor Figure 16 Parts of the PID Item Description 1 PID sensor 2 Diffusio...

Page 90: ...ocedures in the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit If required contact BW Technologies by Honeywell for more information Replace the Electrode Stack Replace the electrode stack when it is contaminated To replace the electrode stack refer to Table 20 Figure 16 and the following procedures 1 4 a Caution Ensure your fingers do not make contact with the diffusion barrier or the electrodes on the underside of the s...

Page 91: ... Honeywell The detector immediately enters alarm mode when activated Sensor needs to stabilize Used sensor wait 60 seconds New sensor wait 5 minutes Low battery alarm Refer to Battery Cautions Replacing the Alkaline Batteries Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack Sensor alarm Refer to Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Pump alarm If the sampling hose is attached determine if it is obstructed If not ...

Page 92: ...ution in suspect areas Detector does not respond to pushbuttons Batteries are depleted Refer to Replacing the Alkaline Batteries or Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack Detector is performing operations that do not require user input Pushbutton function restores automatically when the operation ends Detector does not accurately measure gas Detector requires calibration Calibrate the sensors Refer to...

Page 93: ...n the detector has a storage size that is not supported by the detector Insert an approved MMC SD card 128 MB Delkin MMC 128 MB Delkin SD card 128 MB Transcend SD card 64 MB Unigen SD card The detector has lost communication with the MMC SD card Retry communication Insert a new approved MMC or SD card Refer to Inserting the MMC SD Card Reformat the MMC or SD card in windows and then reinsert into ...

Page 94: ...f of the target gas Detector is operating normally Use caution in suspect areas Check MAX gas exposure reading Alarms setpoints are set incorrectly Reset alarm setpoints Refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Missing or faulty sensor Refer to Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Detector enters alarm with LEL reading displaying as OL over limit Pump flow rate is set too high Refer to the ...

Page 95: ...r to Replacing the Pump Filter Pump is drawing too much air over the sensors For newer model pump modules the pump may be drawing too much air over the sensors Attach the auxiliary filter to reduce the flow Refer to Attaching the Auxiliary Filter Detector enters alarm with LEL reading displaying as over limit OL Pump flow rate is set too high 1 From Tech Mode scroll to the Pump option and press C ...

Page 96: ...W Technologies by Honeywell There is communication failure Contact BW Technologies by Honeywell The detector displays a clock error message using last recorded time General fault Reactivate the detector If the same error message displays reset the clock in the user options menu Reactivate the detector If the error message still displays contact BW Technologies by Honeywell ...

Page 97: ...Hydrogen cyanide HCN sensor 1 SR V04 Chlorine dioxide ClO2 sensor 1 SR G04 Ozone O3 sensor 1 D4 RHM04 TwinTox CO H2S sensor 1 SR Q07 PID sensor 1 SR B04 Carbon dioxide CO2 sensor 1 SR DUMM1 Dummy sensor 3 pin O2 or TwinTox 1 SR DUMM2 Dummy sensor for LEL location 1 Sensor Replacement Parts and Accessories RL PID10 6 Lamp for PID sensor 1 M5PID ES 1 Electrode stack for PID sensor 2 M5PID CLN K1 Cle...

Page 98: ...European screw 1 Micro 5 PID IR Lithium Battery Packs M5 BAT08 Lithium rechargeable battery pack 1 M5 BAT08B Lithium rechargeable battery pack black Micro 5 PID IR Chargers and Kits M5 CO1 GasAlertMicro 5 battery charger 1 M5 CO1 BAT08 GasAlertMicro 5 Lithium battery charger and battery pack kit 1 GA V CHRG4 Vehicle GasAlertMicro 5 battery charger 1 M5 BL 1 Battery latch replacement 1 Datalogger A...

Page 99: ...L 1 LEL increments or 0 5 0 v v methane certified by CSA International to C22 2 No 152 and ISA 12 13 01 within 0 60 or 3 0 v v methane PH3 0 5 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments SO2 0 150 ppm 1 ppm increments Cl2 0 50 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments NH3 0 100 ppm 1 ppm increments NO2 0 99 9 ppm 0 1 ppm increments HCN 0 30 0 ppm 0 1 ppm increments ClO2 0 1 00 ppm 0 01 ppm increments O3 0 100 ppm 0 01 ppm increments...

Page 100: ...28 MB Transcend MMC and 64 MB Unigen SD card Battery operating time Toxic O2 and LEL sensors Three alkaline cells or one lithium battery pack at 20 C provides 20 hours operating runtime Toxic O2 LEL and PID sensors Three alkaline cells or one lithium battery pack at 20 C provides 15 hours operating runtime Toxic O2 LEL and CO2 sensors Three alkaline cells or one lithium battery pack at 20 C provid...

Page 101: ...radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna In...

Page 102: ...status confidence beep activation and detector status that includes the date time and detector serial number for each reading MMC SD card test Automatically during activation GasAlertMicro 5 PID IR Downloadable Datalogger Operation Requires no user intervention automatic Indicators Icon indicates datalogger is operating normally MMC SD card missing malfunction Compatibility Desktop PC or laptop Op...

Page 103: ...tdhd 4 6 3 Acetone Acetone 1 2 4 Ammonia Ammonia 10 6 5 Benzene Benzene 0 5 6 Butadiene Butadien 0 9 7 Diesel Diesel 0 9 8 Ethanol Ethanol 13 3 9 Ethylene Ethylene 9 1 10 Gasoline Gasoline 0 7 11 Hexane Hexane 4 6 12 Isobtyln Isobtyln 1 0 13 JP8 JP 8 0 5 14 Kerosene Kerosene 1 1 15 MEK MEK 0 9 16 Naptha Naptha 1 0 17 Styrene Styrene 0 5 18 Toluene Toluene 0 5 19 Turpentine Turpentine 0 5 20 Vinyl ...

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