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P 1, 2, 3 & 5000 Ex                                                                                                   Ion Science Ltd 

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Upgrade Options   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All P instruments have the ability to be upgraded in the field to the other variants within the 

P  range.    T his  change  can  simply  be  achieved  by  contact  Ion  Science  for  a  quote  and 
placing  an  order.  We  will  supply  you  with  a  unique  security  key  code  for  your  specific  instrument 

which can be downloaded to the instrument via the Ion PC software to make the change: 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

It is also possible to upgrade any P instrument to a Fir instrument to incorporate 
the multigas sensors for O2,  H2S, CO and LEL  gas detection for the  ultimate in gas  detection. This  

upgrade will require the return of the instrument to Ion  Science or  an Ion  Science approved service 
centre. Please do not hesitate to contact Ion Science if you require any more information or would like 

a quote. 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for PhoCheck+ 1000Ex

Page 1: ...PhoCheck 1 2 3 5000Ex User Manual V 2 1 _________ Part No 845221 www ionscience com...

Page 2: ...PhoCheck 1 2 3 5000 Ex Ion Science Ltd Page 1 of 52...

Page 3: ...pheres Equipment Protection by Flameproo f Enclosures d BS EN 60079 11 2007 Explosive Atmospheres Equipment Protection by Intrinsic Safety i BS EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equip...

Page 4: ...Setting date and time 9 Selecting a gas 9 Rechargeable Batteries 9 Alkaline Batteries 9 Instrument Functions 10 Keypad Function Descriptions 10 Function Locations 11 How the PhoCheck Menu Works 12 Qui...

Page 5: ...eadings 29 File 30 Calibration 30 Data 31 Gas Table and setting alarm levels 31 Instrument 32 Menu Set up 32 Settings 32 Lamp 33 Applications 33 Backlight 34 Setting the clock 34 File 34 Zones 35 View...

Page 6: ...area before carrying out any type of maintenance on the PhoCheck instrument 2 Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety and resultin unsafe conditions 3 For safety reasons the PhoCheck mu...

Page 7: ...directive Ion Science Ltd offers a take back service Please contact us for more information The PhoCheck field case material is recyclable polypropyle ne Calibration Facility Ion Science Ltd offers a...

Page 8: ...afety and Survey mode Health Safety mode is used to check for conformity of short term exposure levels STEL or time weighted averages TWA that are specific for particular hazardous environments for ex...

Page 9: ...y part number A 845213 WARNING when fitting the Cal adaptor onto the gas tube part of the Calibration kit ensure that the small breather hole of the Cal adaptor is not covered as this will cause the i...

Page 10: ...and time We recommend that the correct local date and time be set to the instrument as soon as possible before being used for the first time Please see page 23 for details on how to set the date and t...

Page 11: ...lled the length of the screen The Delay symbol will briefly appear before the instrument turns OFF completely This procedure has been designed to avoid accidental switch OFF ENTER This key selects opt...

Page 12: ...r use the Up Down keys to view the available functions then press Enter to select the function options LEL Gas Selection P26 Display Function Selection P 14 View Data P 17 Zone Maintenance P 18 Data T...

Page 13: ...nd DOWN keys See Figure 2 Pressing Enter will cause the selection to flash When flashing use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust it When you have adjusted the para meter to an acceptable level press the En...

Page 14: ...trument functions and parameters View Data 2 3 5 Page 17 Allows viewing of stored data in the instruments internal memory Zone Maintenance 2 3 5 Page 18 Allows the creation selection and deletion of Z...

Page 15: ...ection of different PID lamps Units 1 2 3 5 Page 24 Allows the selection of ppb ppm or mg m 3 as measurement units Data log Memory Alarm 2 3 5 Page 25 Allows the setting of an alarm to warn the user w...

Page 16: ...to indicate various features when in the viewing screens Please see an explanation of each below Bump test This symbol of a gas bottle can be set via the IonPC software to be displayed once a week whe...

Page 17: ...n it is absent the instrument reverts to Survey mode Please see Application section of t his manual for more information page 25 Display Screens Explained Graph Screen Allows the viewing of real time...

Page 18: ...ata transfer and alarm levels Details of these and other functions are to be found on the following pages The instrument has 8Mb of memory which is divided into1Mb segments When a segment becomes full...

Page 19: ...was designed with these requirements in mind and has the facility to store files into Zones The PhoCheck has a default Zone called Zone 0 which can not be deleted unless speci fied all readings will...

Page 20: ...or deleted in this function Select the New symbol to create a new zone name the List symbol toselect an existing Zone and the Delete symbol to delete an existing zone name ____________________________...

Page 21: ...s give an audible and visible output flashing LED but with increased urgency with the upper alarm An alarm state indicates that PhoCheck has detected the user set alarm level has be en exceeded The al...

Page 22: ...C software to avoid the accidental switch off ________________________________________________________________ Calibration 1 2 3 5 Factory calibration is set by Ion Science during instrument manufactu...

Page 23: ...he PhoCheck software calibration section pg 30 for details on how this can be achieved Once these parameters have been set a custom calibration can be completed please see the recommended procedure be...

Page 24: ...l be shortened if the canister is open to atmosphere for prolonged periods 10 Scroll down and select the flashing VOC 11 The next screen shows the gas and gas concentration you h ave previously set up...

Page 25: ...nsure that the clock and date are accurately set The 12 24 hour time format is also adjustable Ion Sci ence recommends that you set your date and time before using your instrument for the first time P...

Page 26: ...mpatibility PID Lamp 2 3 5 An alternative lamp to the Krypton 10 6eV standard can be purchased fitted and selected A tick confirms the selection Should a Lamp be selected that is not compatibl e with...

Page 27: ...key Continuing with the adjustment will reset the instrument calculations will begin again from 0 once back in Health Safety mode Application Survey Mode Survey is the default mode of operation whene...

Page 28: ...nother devise Installation of IonPC Software 1 Insert Ion Science software CD into your CD rom drive 2 The CD will automaticallystart up 3 Click on the Download Software button 4 The PhoCheck setup wi...

Page 29: ...shortcut or from the Start menu Programs Ion PC The instrument has 8Mb of memory which is divided into 1Mb segments When a segment becomes full data is then stored in the next segment Each time the us...

Page 30: ...ommunicating with the instrument and will give you the option to download data logged readings as shown here Select Finished if you do not wish to download the data If you do wish to download data hig...

Page 31: ...f the Custom Calibration Setup Calibration Setup The gas table provided with the software will be shown However if you wish to use a different gas table previous selections will be shown on the drop d...

Page 32: ...ble and then download it to your instrument If you wish to add new gases to the table ensure you use the next available line leaving no spaces as shown below Upper and lower alarm levels in Survey mod...

Page 33: ...n your PhoCheck instrument can also be changed via your PC along with some additional features These features can be adjusted and then downloaded to your instrument by selecting Apply Settings Within...

Page 34: ...de which enables the locking of the user interface so that the instrument functions can not be changed manual ly To de select security mode switch the instrument Off then On you then have 2 minutes fr...

Page 35: ...ery key press Clock Set the instruments clock and date for the purposes of data logging Either set it manually or if your PC clock is correct you can simply set your instrument to the same time as you...

Page 36: ...ormation straight to the instrument and leave the screen open or select OK and they will be transferred to the instrument and the screen will close automatically Zones Clear Delete existing Zones from...

Page 37: ...tness accuracy reliability current revision or otherwise Ion Science Ltd specifically does not warrant the SOFTWARE after you assume operation If the SOFTWARE or written materials are defective you an...

Page 38: ...iven by Ion Science Ltd its dealers distributors agents or employees will create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of Ion Science Ltd obligations under this agreement and you may not rely on...

Page 39: ...O NOT mix old used batteries or batteries from different manufacturers Rechargeable battery instruments Ensure rechargeable PhoCheck instruments are charged for at least 12 hours before using it for t...

Page 40: ...t of 4 x AA cells contained in a removable battery clip 3 Remove the battery clip 4 Replace the exhausted batteries using the guidelines stated above 5 Check all batteries have the correct polarity be...

Page 41: ...the error persists return the instrument to the manufacturer 2 3 Sample gas flow is low Check the probe and filter for signs of blockage If the error persists return the instrument to the manufacture...

Page 42: ...ion The gas being selected is not compatible with the selected lamp The lamp being selected is not compatible with the selected gas Press Esc and select a compatible gas and lamp Health Safety When in...

Page 43: ...the instrument It indicates that data within the memory is being moved Please wait and the symbol will disappear after a few seconds depending on the change being made Bump test This symbol will appea...

Page 44: ...n appearing on th e detector window that must be removed on a regular basis CAUTION The PhoCheck is a sensitive detector Internal components must be handled with clean hands and clean tools The PhoChe...

Page 45: ...iratory tract and eyes Handling Do not breathe vapour dust Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing Ware suitable protective clothing Follow industrial hygiene practices Wash fac e and hands thorough...

Page 46: ...ng the PID instrument in conditions of high ambient humidity the PID may show unexpected readings appearing to increase This occurs due to dust or other small particles within the detector becoming hy...

Page 47: ...ment PK of 5 A 31063 PID Lamp Cleaning Kit 20 Cleans A 30555 5 m 16 ft flexible extension hose A 30556 10 m 33 ft flexible extension hose A 31153 Exhaust barb Tedlar bag connector A 31057 Carbon filte...

Page 48: ...over being very low in cost has the advantage when used in HazMat applications including possible WMD exposure in that it is simply removed after use and replaced with a fresh one keeping boththe user...

Page 49: ...l off the backing to the large section of double sided tape in the middle of the instrument 4 Gather the excess plastic on one side of the instrument and stick it on the midway point of the double sid...

Page 50: ...pgrade any PhoCheck instrument to a FirstCheck instrument to incorporate the multigas sensors for O2 H2S CO and LEL gas detection for the ultimate in gas detection This upgrade will require the return...

Page 51: ...epairs will be carried out in 3 working days if not a replacement instrument will be sent out of equal or greater specification Instrument will be upgraded to the latest softwareversions upon return t...

Page 52: ...Instrument 340 x 60 x 50 mm Standard Carry Case 420 x 320 x 97 mm Weight Instrument 0 640 kg 1 4 lb Packed in case 3 1 kg 6 8 lb Materials Instrument Conductive carbon loaded polypropylene based resin...

Page 53: ...gile please handle with care at all times never touch the window and do not dro p Lamp cleaning for normal use is every 100 hours of use based on 30 ppm for 100 hours Reduce this if used in heavily ga...

Page 54: ...s leave charger connected for 2 minutes then remove charger and reconnect as soon as the hour glass disappears You will now see the instrument charge as normal 9 6 08 V51 V1 24 PhoCheck V1 7 Add infor...

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