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IMPORTANT: Keep these user instructions for reference. 

AimSafety™ PM

400

 

Multi-Gas Personal Monitor 
User Instructions 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 70-2900-0510-1

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT Keep these user instructions for reference AimSafety PM400 Multi Gas Personal Monitor User Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...g Down 10 4 1 Charging the Device 10 4 2 Power On the Monitor 10 4 3 Powering Off the Monitor 11 4 4 User Interface 11 4 4 1 Display Modes 11 4 5 Menu Screens 12 4 6 Alarm and Alerts 14 4 6 1 Alarm and Alert indication chart 15 4 7 Default Alarm Set Points 16 4 8 Bump Test Reminder 16 5 Bump Test 17 6 Calibration 20 6 1 Accessing the Calibration Menu 20 6 2 Fresh Air Calibration 20 6 3 Span Calibr...

Page 4: ... or sensor to malfunction Alarm values are set based on the alarm standard that are required by international standards Therefore alarm values should be changed only under the responsibility and approval of the administration of the work site where the instrument is used Use IR communications in the safety zone which is free of hazardous gases Do not attempt to replace the battery and sensor as PM...

Page 5: ... gases The PM400 s audible visual and vibrating alarms alert the user of unsafe gas concentrations Standard sensors include Carbon Monoxide Hydrogen Sulfide Oxygen and either Catalytic Bead PM400 P or Infrared PM400 IR for combustible gases LEL The PM400 IR will operate continuously for up to 60 days on a single battery charge 1 1 Key Features Easy to Read LCD display Single button operation Rugge...

Page 6: ...Over Range Alarm sounds exit to a safe area immediately A simple press of the Function key acknowledges and silences the alarm The sensor continues to stay active even though the level has exceeded 100 LEL 1 3 2 Catalytic Bead technology PM400 P Overview 1 3 2 1 Advantages of Catalytic Bead technology The Catalytic sensor detects a wide range of combustible LEL gasses The PM400 P is the device tha...

Page 7: ... hydrogen and or acetylene The PM400 IR does NOT detect these gases 1 3 3 2 Advantages of NDIR technology The NDIR sensor does not require oxygen to detect gases Because the NDIR sensor uses absorbed light spectrum technology to detect combustible gases the sensor does not require oxygen to operate making it ideal for inert and oxygen deficiency applications The NDIR is more durable Cannot be inhi...

Page 8: ...t Logging Data logging Two months Continuous at 1 minute intervals 24 hours a day 7 days a week Event logging 30 events Calibration logging 30 calibrations Bump Test logging 30 bump tests Mounting type Clip Program set mode User Selectable via PM Link and PC Software or Bump Test Calibration Station Operating temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C Operating humidity 10 to 95 RH Non condensing Batte...

Page 9: ...PM400 Multi Gas Personal Monitor REV 2 0 34 2900 0206 2 8 P a g e 3 Product Overview 3 1 Monitor Overview 3 1 PM400 Monitor 3 2 Display Overview 3 2 PM400 Display Screen ...

Page 10: ... 2 9 P a g e 3 2 1 LCD display symbols High Alarm Display Zero Calibration Display Low Alarm Display Device Stabilization Calibration Succeeded Alarm Condition Standard Gas Calibration Display STEL Alarm Display Remaining Battery Display TWA Alarm Display ...

Page 11: ...nto a standard wall socket The battery meter appears on the right side of the display and repeatedly cycles upward to the top and the LEDs will flash continuously NOTE If your device is set to Stealth Mode the LEDs will not flash during charging 5 The device is fully charged when the battery stops cycling 4 2 Power On the Monitor To power on the monitor 1 Press and hold the Function key A three se...

Page 12: ...User Interface The PM400 has two operational modes Measuring Mode Standard display operation with real time gas readings always displayed Safe Zone Mode Displays Safe Zone unless one or more gas concentrations exceeds an alarm set point Gas concentrations are displayed with gas specific units of measure based on the type of gas to be detected Combustible LEL concentrations are displayed in LEL oxy...

Page 13: ...ress the Function key to advance to Stealth Mode if enabled Stealth Mode is added to the menu to indicate that the audible and vibrating alarms are disabled Display flags function normally Peak MIN Press the Function key again to advance to Peak MIN indicated by the LOW icons on the display with the numerical value displayed The Peak MIN is the lowest concentration of gas that the oxygen sensor ha...

Page 14: ...nd hold the Function key for the seconds to enter the Alarm Values menu Press the Function key to advance the display through each of these in order Firmware Press the Function key to advance to the Firmware screen Press and hold the Function key for three seconds to initiate a self test The device tests audible alarm LEDs LCD vibration memory and temperature When complete the device returns to Me...

Page 15: ...point the alarms will activate The display will show the appropriate alarm icon s High Low TWA STEL Over Range OVL and the gas level The monitor will vibrate the buzzer will sound and the LEDs will flash Immediately exit the area to clean air The alarms will clear once the gas concentrations go below the alarm set points Menu Flow Chart ...

Page 16: ...t Icons and gas concentration TWA Alarm Exceeds TWA alarm set point Icons and gas concentration STEL Alarm Exceeds STEL alarm set point Icons and gas concentration Over Range Alarm Detected gas es exceed maximum sensor range Press the Function key or re start your device to clear See Section 1 3 1 Over Range Alarm Function for more information Bump test Bump test due Displays the specific sensor s...

Page 17: ... changed using the PM Link and software or the Bump Test Calibration Station Gas Type Combustible LEL CO H2S O2 Low Alarm 10 LEL 35 PPM 10 PPM 19 5 High Alarm 20 LEL 100 PPM 20 PPM 23 5 TWA Alarm 35 PPM 10 PPM STEL Alarm 200 PPM 15 PPM 4 8 Bump Test Reminder The Bump Test due reminder option can be enabled using the PM Link and software or the Bump Test Calibration Station The Bump Test reminder c...

Page 18: ... if it fails a Bump Test To perform a Bump Test 1 On the Measuring screen make sure the oxygen sensor reads 20 9 and the other gases read zero 2 Clip the calibration cap to the unit The cap attaches to the recesses in either side of the unit You should hear a click when the cap is secure NOTE Be sure that the word Calibration is right side up 5 1 Calibration Hood 3 Ensure that the regulator is fir...

Page 19: ... second countdown timer appears in the lower right corner while the rest of the display alternates between GAS IN and real time gas measurements 9 Watch the display as the timer counts down Results should appear within roughly 20 seconds If the test is successful OK appears in all four corners of the display 10 Turn off the gas regulator disconnect the calibration cap and wait for the gas to dissi...

Page 20: ... settings and re test the unit If everything looks correct and the unit fails perform a Zero calibration followed by a Span calibration Do not use the monitor until the reason for the discrepancy for the test has been determined and corrected WARNING If the Bump Test fails do not use the monitor until a successful Bump Test or Calibration is performed ...

Page 21: ...n is performed on all devices prior to shipment Once received calibration should be performed monthly or quarterly depending on frequency of use All alarms are muted during calibration 6 1 Accessing the Calibration Menu To access the calibration menu 1 Press the Function key to navigate to the Calibration screen 2 While the Calibration screen is displayed press and hold down the Function key for 5...

Page 22: ... ten second countdown displays in the lower right corner of the display while the device cycles through displaying detected gas levels 4 Upon a successful calibration your device displays the Calibration Success screen OK displays in each corner of the screen for five seconds then returns to the Calibration submenu Press the Function key to cycle through the Calibration menu or wait ten seconds fo...

Page 23: ...fresh air calibration see section 6 2 Fresh Air Calibration 2 Clip the calibration cap to the unit The cap attaches to the recesses in either side of the unit You should hear a click when the cap is secure Be sure you have the cap right side up when attaching it 6 1 Calibration Hood NOTE The cap should be removed for a Fresh Air Calibration unless using a cylinder of zero air 3 Ensure that the reg...

Page 24: ...r the timer to reach zero 9 After a successful calibration the Calibration Success screen displays 10 After the calibration is complete be sure to turn off the calibration gas If calibration fails the gas es sensor s that failed are displayed This failed calibration message continues to flash on the display until a successful calibration is performed Clear the peak values perform a Zero calibratio...

Page 25: ... 18 0 Vol 100 ppm 25 ppm 50 LEL 6 4 Exiting the Calibration Menu To exit the Calibration menu 1 Press the Function key until ESC is displayed on the screen 2 Press and hold the Function key for 5 seconds the monitor will return to the Calibration screen 3 Press the Function key again and the unit will return to the Measurement screen NOTE If you do not press the Function key within 20 seconds the ...

Page 26: ... the event Sensor Readings Alarm Type Serial Number of the Device The Bump Log records the following Date Time Audible alarm Sensor Readings Alarm Type Alarm Pass Fail Serial Number of the Device The Calibration Log records the following Date Time Calibration Type Readings for Each Sensor Pass Fail for Each Sensor Serial Number of the Device The data log tracks all of the above in addition but not...

Page 27: ...th a dry cloth may generate a static charge and result in an explosion if located in a hazardous environment Occasionally clean the monitor with a soft cloth Do not use detergents or chemicals If necessary use a damp cloth water only It is recommended to install the Calibration Cap before cleaning the monitor housing to keep dirt dust or moisture away from the sensor openings and to help keep the ...

Page 28: ...x ia IIC T4 Ga IP67 KRH 17 ATEX 0013 Directive 2014 34 EU KCS Ex ia IIC T4 KTL 16 KA2BO 0457 INMETRO Ex ia IIC T4 Ga BVC16 5919 Standards The electrical apparatus and any acceptable variations to it specified in the schedule of this certificate and the identified documents was found to comply with the following standards IEC 60079 0 2011 Ed 6 IEC 60079 11 2011 Ed 6 UL 61010 1 Ed 3 UL 913 Ed 8 UL 6...

Page 29: ...PM400 Multi Gas Personal Monitor REV 2 0 34 2900 0206 2 28 P a g e 11 Appendix A Table of Figures 3 1 PM400 Monitor 8 3 2 PM400 Display Screen 8 5 1 Calibration Hood 17 6 5 Calibration Hood 22 ...

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Page 32: ...ing out of or related to the use of said gas monitor Manufacturer or its agent s liability shall be limited to replacement or repair as set forth above Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies are return of the goods and repayment of the price or repair and replacement of non conforming goods or parts Warranty Procedure Contact the local AimSafety authorized reseller or AimSafety Technical Support to o...

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