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Table 1.3 Warnings and cautionary statements 

 

To avoid potentially inaccurate readings for some applications—monitoring for gases other than O

2

, CO, CO

2

H

2

S, and combustible gases [LEL/CH

4

]—

only

 use a leather case as a carrying case. Do not power on, operate, 

or power off the instrument while it is in a leather case.   

 

Silicone and other known contaminants may damage the instrument’s combustible gas sensors, which can 
cause inaccurate gas readings.     

 

To support accurate readings, keep clean and unobstructed all filters, sensor ports, water barriers, and pump 
inlet. 

 

Charge the instrument’s battery only in nonhazardous locations. Chargez la batterie de l’instrument uniquement 
dans des lieux sans danger. 

 

Charge the instrument's battery using only compatible accessories from Industrial Scientific, including the 
chargers listed below. 

 

Part Number 

Description  

18108191  

Ventis Single-Unit Charger 

18108209  

Ventis Single-Unit Charger/Datalink 

18108651  

Ventis Single-Unit Automotive Charger,12VDC 

18108652  

Ventis Single-Unit Truck-Mount Charger, 12VDC, with Cigarette Adapter 

18108653  

Ventis Single-Unit Truck-Mount Charger, 12VDC, Hard Wired 

 

Perform all instrument service tasks and maintenance procedures in nonhazardous locations only.  This 
includes the removal, replacement, or adjustment of any part on or inside the instrument or its pump. 
Exécutez toutes les procédures de service 

les tâches de service 

sur l’instrument uniquement dans des lieux 

sans danger. Ceci comprend la dépose d’une pièce positionnée sur l’instrument ou à l’intérieur de celui-ci, ou 

bien la rechange ou le réglage d’une telle pièce. 

 

Battery contacts are exposed on batteries when they are removed from the instrument. Do not touch the battery 
contacts and do not stack batteries on top of each other. 

 

Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions on the instrument or its components.  

 

The radios in the Industrial Scientific Ventis Pro 4 and Ventis Pro 5 Portable Multi Gas monitors have been 

assessed to and found to be below limits as defined in FCC; Innovation, Science and Economic Development 
Canada; and European Council recommendation 1995/519/EC requirements for human exposure to 
electromagnetic fields. 

 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause 
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 
The instrument complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

 

This device may not cause harmful interference. 

 

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modification made that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment. 

Summary of Contents for Ventis Pro Series

Page 1: ...Product Manual The Essential Guide for Safety Teams and Instrument Operators Edition 9 September 15 2017 Part Number 17156830 1...

Page 2: ...al Scientific Corporation Pittsburgh PA USA Industrial Scientific Co Ltd Shanghai China 2015 2016 2017 Industrial Scientific Corporation All rights reserved Published 2017 Revision 6 www indsci com ve...

Page 3: ...11 Overview 11 Key Features 11 LENS Wireless 11 iAssign 12 Panic and man down features 12 Gas alert and alarm features 12 iNet Now 13 Gas information access 13 Other key features 13 Compatibility 14 S...

Page 4: ...rmation and LENS Wireless 62 Utilities 63 Wearing the Instrument 64 Using Upgrade Cards 65 Using an iNet Now connected instrument 65 User site Assignments 65 Using LENS Wireless 66 Overview 66 How to...

Page 5: ...delines 85 Supplies 85 Instruction 86 Warranty 96 Limitation of Liability 96 Appendix A 98 Supplemental Information about Gases and Sensors 98 Toxic Gases 98 Combustible Gases 99 Appendix B 101 Markin...

Page 6: ...aspirated instrument 31 Figure 3 2 A Reading the display during operation 33 Figure 3 2 B Reading the display during an event warning or alarm 34 Figure 3 2 C Reading the display during maintenance 3...

Page 7: ...Critical errors 78 Figure 7 1 Maintenance supplies and preparation 80 Table 7 1 Calibration failure possible causes and recommendations 84 Figure 8 1 Instrument diagram 86 Figure 8 2 Pump module diag...

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Page 9: ...C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F ATEXa Equipment Group and Category II 1G Ex ia IIC equipment protection level Ga Temperature Class T4 Equipment Group and Category II 2G Ex d ia IIC equipment protection level G...

Page 10: ...y for performance according to CSA Standard C22 2 No 152 Within an ambient temperature range of Tamb 0 C to 50 C the accuracy is 3 Within an ambient temperature range of Tamb 20 C up to 0 C the accura...

Page 11: ...denly increases the CO reading will temporarily decrease and the H2S reading may temporarily increase If the temperature suddenly decreases the CO reading will temporarily increase and the H2S reading...

Page 12: ...ou l int rieur de celui ci ou bien la rechange ou le r glage d une telle pi ce Battery contacts are exposed on batteries when they are removed from the instrument Do not touch the battery contacts an...

Page 13: ...tain a minimum separation distance of 15 cm 6 between the pacemaker or ICD and a wireless enabled instrument Please consult your physician or pacemaker or ICD manufacturer for additional guidance and...

Page 14: ...gnal type audible visual and vibration Bump Test or functional test Bump testing is a functional test in which an instrument s installed sensors are to be briefly exposed to or bumped by calibration g...

Page 15: ...less frequently based on instrument use potential exposure to gas and environmental conditions as determined by company policy and local regulatory standards bWhen redundant sensors are operating on...

Page 16: ...distance of up to 30 m 32 yd between the Ventis Pro and the smart device generally serves to maintain the Bluetooth connection If a Ventis Pro has lost its connection to the smart device its data uplo...

Page 17: ...f present allow them to stabilize to determine the reading Table 1 5 Minimum sample time for common sample line lengths Sample line length Base time minutes Sample line length factor Minimum sample ti...

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Page 19: ...led operational sensors Data storage for up to 60 alarm events 30 error events and 250 manual calibrations and bump tests Downloadable using compatible accessories that are supported by iNet Control D...

Page 20: ...gnment as the instrument enters or leaves the Beacon s range It is also used to help restrict access to an area an instrument s proximity alarm will be activated when the access level for its current...

Page 21: ...ment status summaries View a live monitoring map Receive via SMS text e mail or both detailed subscription based alerts that notify of gas detection and worker events Gas information access Optional g...

Page 22: ...o not share installation locations or part numbers Locations 1 or 2 Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 17155304 2 Oxygen O2 17155304 3 Oxygen Long life O2 17155304 Y Location 2 only LEL Pentane 17155304 K LEL Metha...

Page 23: ...6 B Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 17155306 2 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 17155306 4 Phosphine PH3 17155306 9 Sulfur Dioxide SO2 17155306 5 Figure 2 1 B Sensor compatibility and installation locations for the Ventis P...

Page 24: ...y The extended range battery can be installed for use with a diffusion or aspirated instrument The part number shown below is stated on the battery s label The battery s orderable part numbers are sup...

Page 25: ...se as a key chain User site or both All weather outdoor tag A durable plastic tag with a center screw hole suitable for permanent installation indoors or outdoors User site or both iAssignTM Beacon Su...

Page 26: ...low is stated on the battery s label The battery s orderable part numbers are supplied in Table 8 2 Battery parts list Table 2 5 Battery specifications Rechargeable batteries part number Lithium ion b...

Page 27: ...Operating conditions Temperature rangea 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F RH rangea 15 95 0 95 Performance CO2 LEL Sensitivity Measurement range 0 500 ppm 0 5 vol 0 100 LEL Measurement resol...

Page 28: ...5 2 Operating conditions Temperature rangea 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F RH rangea 0 95 Performance CO2 CH4 Sensitivity Measurement range 0 5 vol 0 5 vol 5 01 100 vol Measurement resolution 0 01 vol 0 01 vol...

Page 29: ...or 4 1 or 2 Operating conditions Temperature rangea 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F RH rangea 15 95 15 95 15 95 Performance CO H2S CO H2S Sensitivity Measurement ran...

Page 30: ...ntis Pro4 3 or 4 3 or 4 Ventis Pro5 3 or 4 3 or 4 Operating conditions Temperature rangea 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 30 to 40 C 22 to 104 F RH rangea 15 95 15 95 Performance Sensitivity Measurement range 0...

Page 31: ...2 3 or 4 Ventis Pro5 1 or 2 3 or 4 Operating conditions Temperature rangea 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F RH rangea 15 95 15 95 Performance Sensitivity Measurement range 0 500 ppm 0 500...

Page 32: ...is Pro5 2 2 Operating conditions Temperature rangea 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 F 15 95 RH rangea 15 95 Performance Sensitivity Measurement range 0 100 LEL 0 100 LEL Measurement resoluti...

Page 33: ...Pro5 2 2 Operating conditions Temperature rangea 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 F RH rangea 0 95 15 95 Performance Sensitivity Measurement range 0 5 vol 5 1 100 vol 0 5 vol Measurement res...

Page 34: ...ntis Pro5 3 or 4 1 or 2 1 or 2 Operating conditions Temperature rangea 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F RH rangea 15 95 5 95 15 90 Performance Sensitivity Measurement...

Page 35: ...and concentration 1 ppm PH3 10 ppm SO2 Accuracy at time and temperature of calibration 5 5 0 20 ppm 0 to 11 21 150 ppm Accuracy over sensor s full temperature range 15 10 Response Time T50 10s 10 s T9...

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Page 37: ...nts Quantity Item Notes 1 as ordered Ventis Pro Series instrument Ventis Pro4 or Ventis Pro5 1 as ordered Battery factory installed Rechargeable lithium ion rechargeable slim extended lithium ion or r...

Page 38: ...rated instruments respectively Ventis Pro5 shown Front Red lights Sensor ports Sensor ports Panic button Blue lights Display screen Speaker iAssign touch area Power button Enter button Back Case botto...

Page 39: ...door screw Pump door Panic button Red lights Blue lights Speaker Display screen iAssign touch area Power button Enter button Infrared data IrDA window Back Pump case lower portion houses battery Pump...

Page 40: ...municates basic information to the instrument operator instrument and battery status shown ambient air temperature and the time of day When the instrument is in a LENS group the number of peer instrum...

Page 41: ...or is in a general state of failure The indicated sensor failed zeroing CAL The indicated sensor failed calibration BUMP The indicated sensor failed bump testing ERR The indicated sensor is installed...

Page 42: ...t alert warning Short term exposure limit STEL alarm Time weighted average TWA alarm Alarm is latched Other symbols nongas related full screen symbol Critical low battery Indicates the in alarm instru...

Page 43: ...r any maintenance procedures bump test utility shown here Other symbols Calibration gas type unit of measure and concentration Results Passed Failed Navigation Bar The navigation bar provides instruct...

Page 44: ...t the power button the action on the right is controlled by the enter button Status bar symbol Settings Other symbols Current setting Go to the next setting Edit the setting Edit the setting Scroll an...

Page 45: ...the number of days since the maintenance procedure was last completed The up arrow indicates the number of days until the maintenance procedure is next due or Peak readings Used with peer messages to...

Page 46: ...erify the unit is operating as expected see Figure 3 3 below Immediately following the self test is the start up sequence which will provide information and may prompt the instrument operator to prepa...

Page 47: ...assigned Note When a X displays next to the user name it indicates the access level for the instrument s current user which applies to Beacon restricted areas Maintenance information Gas information...

Page 48: ...wait Next the test results will be displayed as Passed or Failed Test results Passed Test results Failed Remove thumb from the water stop opening Restart the pump Press It may take several seconds for...

Page 49: ...set to remain on power off may require the entry of the unit s security code Home Countdown Enter security code Start power off countdown Hold for the full five second countdown Enter the diplayed va...

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Page 51: ...strument settings this person is referred to below as the safety specialist To help guard against unintended access by nonqualified personnel settings can be security code protected Accessing Settings...

Page 52: ...uring instrument operation 4 0 Alarm Alarm settings allow the safety specialist to set the values for each gas event that will cause the instrument to alarm The specialist can also permit or prohibit...

Page 53: ...in the alarm menu Press Bypass the Audio Alarm setting Press Bypass the Vibrating Alarm setting Press Edit the setting change the Alarm Latch value from off to on Press Go to the next setting Figure 4...

Page 54: ...ting Figure 4 1 B Example for editing a multi item setting Reviewing and Editing Settings The rest of this chapter describes in detail the settings and options available within each menu Instruction i...

Page 55: ...g assignment When an assignment is made to the instrument using an iAssign accessory the instrument treats it as a temporary assignment Set iAssign functionality using these settings plus the Bluetoot...

Page 56: ...A readings STEL readings LENS Peer list Next option Clear peak readings Next option Clear TWA readings Next option Clear STEL readings Next option Access list Near field communications NFC required fo...

Page 57: ...the use of an iAssign tag Permit or prohibit all user access to each item listed below Maintenance utilities o Zero the installed sensors o Bump test the installed sensors Maintenance status message o...

Page 58: ...sor is installed it will be zeroed along with any other installed sensors only if the Zero CO2 setting is on Information o The instrument s current assignments for user site or both o A maintenance me...

Page 59: ...access Next setting Include sensor for zero Next setting Set all user access Next setting Set all user access Clear TWA and STEL readings Gas settings information iAssign functionality Temperature di...

Page 60: ...t or prohibit instrument power off during alarms Set the on off functionality for the man down feature set the amount of time that will lapse between the man down warning and its alarm Set the on off...

Page 61: ...m while docked Next setting Edit value Next setting Edit value Next setting Turn on or off Next setting Turn on or off Man down warning and alarm Gas present alert Full screen alarms Proximity alarm N...

Page 62: ...ions required for all installed sensors Standard process This process allows for more than one application of gas It provides time between sensors for the change of cylinders It is well suited for ins...

Page 63: ...L sensor LEL correlation factor Calibration gas concentrations non LEL sensors and dual range IR sensor Next setting Set calibration gas values Next setting Edit value Next setting Edit value Next set...

Page 64: ...ue scheduled calibration due and scheduled dock or synch due For each warning that is set for on set these two values a warning type of audible only visual only or both audible and visual the maintena...

Page 65: ...et warning types Maintenance intervals Bump test criteria Display screen language Current date Next setting Set interval days Next setting Edit percentage and time Next setting Choose display screen l...

Page 66: ...ences Set LENS Wireless data encryption to the default data encryption key from Industrial Scientific or to a custom key Note When any group has or gains a peer instrument that has a custom encryption...

Page 67: ...ff Next setting Turn off encryption or select encryption key Next setting Turn on or off LENS Wireless last peer warning iNet Now Sync while charging End of settings Next setting Turn on or off Next s...

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Page 69: ...nd hold to turn on or off the instrument s high level alarm The panic alarm can help alert others nearby of distress For example the instrument operator has tripped fallen been otherwise injured anoth...

Page 70: ...ttery status shown temperature and time Gas name Unit of measure Current gas reading Home four gas instrument Figure 5 2 Home Operating the Instrument From the home screen a series of display screens...

Page 71: ...o zero and its time related setting is also reset to zero Figure 5 3 below describes and illustrates how to access information and utilities Available options will vary based on instrument settings Th...

Page 72: ...e worn with its factory installed clip which is solely intended for attachment to a garment As shown below the clip should be securely fastened and attached in a manner that ensures the instrument s s...

Page 73: ...ol If none appears or if the cloud is shown with a line through it see a supervisor User site Assignments iAssign tags can be used to change the instrument s user site assignments Each tag can contain...

Page 74: ...ntial signal reach a line of sight distance up to 100 m 109 yd between two Ventis Pro instruments that are facing each other Check the home screen to assess the group s signal quality From lowest to h...

Page 75: ...w peer option on the Radius this is accessible from the Wireless menu s Wireless Peer options Then point the Ventis Pro IrDA window at Radius IrDA window Hold the Ventis Pro very close to the Radius f...

Page 76: ...Leave existing group Stay in existing group Figure 5 7 Leave a LENS Wireless group Peer gas readings Figure 5 8 describes how to access the gas readings of a peer instrument Home LENS Wireless peer l...

Page 77: ...and event type formats an instrument user may also see alarm action instructional or full screen alarm messages Sample display screens are shown below for instrument alarms and peer alarms Alarms samp...

Page 78: ...il the issue is resolved When all signals are on a warning appears as a short burst of red and blue light mixed with sound and vibration Sample display screens are shown below for instrument warnings...

Page 79: ...r Alarm intensity is based on the event type and its source Ventis Pro instrument have alarms of four intensities from highest to lowest they are High alarm Low alarm Peer high alarm LENS Wireless Pee...

Page 80: ...STEL The cumulative measure of a detected gas exceeds the STEL setpoint High Man down The instrument has been stationary for the set period of time To turn off the alarm press and hold High Panic The...

Page 81: ...ms Instruction Full screen alarm Event Readings If the instrument is set to provide the user with instruction the instruction format will be displayed Evacuate shown here otherwise the full screen ala...

Page 82: ...m STEL alarm Critical low battery alarm System alarm Man down alarm Panic alarm Alarm level Low Gas present low alarm TWA alarm Alarm level LENS peer high Peer gas present high alarm Peer STEL Peer pa...

Page 83: ...play see Table 6 2 below For LENS group peer instruments when an instrument can no longer connect with any instrument in its group it is said to be lost not within range of any peer instrument These w...

Page 84: ...d from the LENS group the instrument may be out of range from all other instruments in the group NO PEERS No peers The instrument is not connected to a LENS group LAST PEER Last peer All peer instrume...

Page 85: ...assistance Table 6 3 Failures and errors The sample display screen left indicates a sensor failure The position of the F means it is the LEL sensor that is in failure As noted below different abbrevi...

Page 86: ...esolve these and other errors see Table 6 4 below For all other error codes contact Industrial Scientific for assistance Table 6 4 Critical errors The display screen reproduction shown here left is an...

Page 87: ...s process type setting quick vs standard When instruments are set to the quick process type one application of gas is permitted This setting is usually the choice for applications in which one calibra...

Page 88: ...ibration cup shipped with the instrument Calibration tubing shipped with the instrument Preparation Holding the regulator turn the calibration gas cylinder in a clockwise direction to tighten If a cha...

Page 89: ...process If any sensor failed press to access the zero utility and repeat the zero process Figure 7 2 A Zeroing instruction Calibration standard process shown Place the prepared calibration cup over t...

Page 90: ...a few minutes to receive the requested calibration gas This is the opportunity to change cylinders if needed then continue the calibration process in the same manner as descirbed above for H2S until a...

Page 91: ...s display screen turn the cylinder s regulator knob in a counterclockwise direction Cancel bump test Start bump test Cancel bump test All sensor bump test results End After the bump test is completed...

Page 92: ...may indicate the calibration gas did not reach the sensors Check for the following Ensure the calibration cup is compatible with the instrument Ensure the calibration cup is correctly and securely pl...

Page 93: ...to prevent electrostatic discharge ESD which can cause damage to the instrument s electronics Before removing the instrument s battery dock the instrument to synchronize it with iNet Control Accessor...

Page 94: ...assembled views of the instrument and its pump module respectively identifying their parts and components Use Table 8 1 to determine which items are customer replaceable and identify their part names...

Page 95: ...includes 1A 1B and 1C Dust barrier kit Yes 18109435 Includes ten of each sensor dust barrier and ten speaker dust barriers 2 includes 1A 1B 1C and 3 Case top assembly Yes 17156049 XY Assembly includes...

Page 96: ...n Monoxide Hydrogen Sulfide CO H2S Yes 17155304 J Ventis Pro5 only Carbon Monoxide Hydrogen Sulfide CO H2S Yes 17155306 J Ventis Pro5 only Carbon Monoxide with low Hydrogen cross sensitivity CO H2 Low...

Page 97: ...ing washer Yes 17153137 18 Screw for use with suspender clip spacer Yes 17152507 Torque 88 newton m 125 ounce force inch Pump 1P 6P Pump module Yes VPP ABCD A indicates battery where 0 no battery and...

Page 98: ...rt number of VTSB 401 and its label would state a part number of 17157350 X1 Table 8 2 Battery parts list Diagram number Item Part numbers Optionsa X and Y Label Orderable kit 10 Rechargeable lithium...

Page 99: ...he instrument in the pump case tighten the four torx screws on the back of the pump Lower the pump door Slide it into its fully closed clicked shut position Tighten the pump door screw Pump door repla...

Page 100: ...battery right away from the instrument Note If the instrument is without a battery for more than 40 minutes the instrument date and time settings will be deleted The next time the instrument is power...

Page 101: ...terclockwise to loosen the screw Remove the washer screw clip and spacer set aside or store for future use To attach the clip and spacer cover the case bottom s platform with the spacer Put the washer...

Page 102: ...the sensors Gently lift the circuit board assembly straight up and away to separate it from the case top Sensor water barrier replacement Inside the case top grip the sensor water barrier with the nee...

Page 103: ...sors of the same type are operating on DualSense replace both sensors at the same time Position the new sensor to align its connectors with their receptacles on the instrument s circuit board assembly...

Page 104: ...es portable gas monitors are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use and service for as long as the instrument is supported by Industrial Scientific e...

Page 105: ...within one year after the cause of action arises and Buyer expressly waives any longer statute of limitations It shall be an express condition to Industrial Scientific s warranty that all products be...

Page 106: ...e will subtract from the H2S readings which will generate an H2S reading that is lower than the actual concentration of H2S contained in the air sample When a cross sensitivity value is positive the o...

Page 107: ...rs 17155304 K L and M Sample gas LEL vol Calibration gas Butane Hexane Hy drogen Methane Pentane Propane Acetone 2 5 1 00 0 70 1 70 1 70 0 90 1 10 Acetylene 2 5 0 70 0 60 1 30 1 30 0 70 0 80 Benzene 1...

Page 108: ...Methyl ethyl ketone 1 4 1 87 Pentane 1 4 0 89 Propylene 2 4 1 69 Toluene 1 1 1 18 Xylene 1 1 1 51 aThese factors only apply to gas concentrations expressed in volume terms and up to 2 5 vol These fac...

Page 109: ...X1 Do Not Recharge or Replace battery in Hazardous Locations Charging contact parameters Um 6 2V Serial Number Month Year of Production IECEx Markings Industrial Scientific Corp 15205 USA VENTIS PRO...

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