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Operation Manual 

GEM and GEM PRO 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for LANDTEC i-Q Series

Page 1: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO...

Page 2: ...Ports and Connectors 14 Battery and Charger 15 Affinity Wireless probe 16 Connection 16 Starting the i Q 18 Status LED 18 i Q 18 Affinity 19 Main Reading Screen 19 Status Bar 20 Battery Remaining 20 N...

Page 3: ...ies 32 Battery Pack Replacement 32 Water Filters 33 Modules 34 Coin cell replacement Energizer CR2032 3V 38 Affinity 42 Battery Replacement 42 Cleaning and Decontamination 43 ACCESSORIES AND SPARES 44...

Page 4: ...ean Economic Area EEA By placing the UKCA marking on a product a manufacturer is declaring on their sole responsibility conformity with all of the legal requirements and for the product to be sold wit...

Page 5: ...S i QTM GEM i QTM GEM PRO Figure 1 i Q Series Marking Plate Specific Conditions of Use None Conditions of Acceptability None 2813 0518 Ex ib IIA T1 Gb Ta 10 C to 45 C ExVeritas 23ATEX1559X ExVeritas 2...

Page 6: ...ng plate Specific Conditions of Use None Conditions of Acceptability This product is to be used with only AA Type Energizer L91 Cells 2813 0518 Ex ib IIA T1 Gb Ta 10 C to 50 C ExVeritas 23ATEX1396 ExV...

Page 7: ...d by the equipment may be impaired WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD The work area s flammable gases such as methane can ignite or explode To help prevent fire and explosion Use equipment only in well...

Page 8: ...ld not be used outside this range Affinity is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C and should not be used outside this range The equipment must not be...

Page 9: ...nsure hazardous gases are exhausted from the instrument to an area where it is safe to discharge the gas Hazardous gases may be exhausted from the instrument when purging with clean air Ensure gases a...

Page 10: ...alter or modify the equipment outside of any instructions provided by QED Only QED approved components are to be used as replacement parts Alternatives may void agency approvals and create safety haza...

Page 11: ...ertified Modular components which the user can replace or upgrade in the field Hot swappable long life Battery Pack Dedicated System Pressure port GAMSoft PC Software for managing IDs secure data down...

Page 12: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 12 of 51 GEM VS GEM PRO...

Page 13: ...CONTROLS Figure 2 i Q Controls Reference Description Reference Description 1 Power on off 7 Touchscreen on off 2 Help 8 Cursor keys 3 Menu 9 Select key 4 Exit 10 Status indicator LED 5 Accept Next 11...

Page 14: ...ORS Figure 3 i Q Features Reference Description Reference Description 1 Gas Inlet Static Pressure 6 Battery pack 2 Differential Pressure 7 Rear case 3 System Pressure 8 Stylus and holder recess 4 Gas...

Page 15: ...ack containing six individual cells and a PCB The i Q Series is supplied with a rechargeable battery pack QED part number PMMPB Charging of the battery pack can be undertaken while the battery is fitt...

Page 16: ...protection concept and classification of equipment required for a particular application and whether these peripherals are suitable for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere The instrument has be...

Page 17: ...MiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 17 of 51 Figure 5 Affinity Reference Description Reference Description 1 Status indicator LED 4 Battery Cover 2 Power on off 2 second press 5 Batteries AA Energizer Lithium L91...

Page 18: ...and assess the instrument Note If there are any faults during Self Test select the Help key for assistance 3 If Technician Login is enabled the user will need to select their profile and if applicabl...

Page 19: ...d flashing Critical battery Yellow Firmware update in progress MAIN READING SCREEN Figure 6 i Q GEM Reading Screen Reference Description Reference Description 1 Status bar 6 Next ID selection 2 Curren...

Page 20: ...ATTERY REMAINING Battery life is displayed in the top right corner of the display and includes a remaining In addition pressing the battery icon will display a window that provides additional informat...

Page 21: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 21 of 51 iQV07 iQV08 iQV09...

Page 22: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 22 of 51 iQV10...

Page 23: ...hotkeys They include Restart Process Take System Pressure Answer Questions Use Inline Filter Zero transducers Enter Temp erature Enter Flow ZOOM IN OUT During a reading process Zoom In Out is accesse...

Page 24: ...ead Safety Data Sheets SDSs to know the specific hazards of the gases you are using Ensure that users are adequately trained in the safety aspects of the gases being used and that appropriate procedur...

Page 25: ...i Q or upload from GAMSoft Select User Calibration from the main menu Gas Mix Select gas mix edit and start calibration Restore to Factory Calibration Removes user calibration and returns to factory s...

Page 26: ...ing Screen press the menu key 3 Select Settings Comms Bluetooth 4 Ensure Bluetooth is turned on 5 Press Scan and the i Q will search for Affinity devices in range 6 Select the Affinity to pair with fr...

Page 27: ...exhausted from the instrument to an area where it is safe to discharge the gas Hazardous gases may be exhausted from the instrument when purging with clean air Ensure gases are exhausted to an area w...

Page 28: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 28 of 51 Figure 7 i Q Setup...

Page 29: ...re exhausted to an area where it is safe to do so Flow Chart 2 depicts the process for taking a reading on the i Q Note IDs are added to the instrument using GAMSoft or created on the instrument provi...

Page 30: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 30 of 51 Flow Chart 2...

Page 31: ...and create safety hazards Repair of this equipment shall be carried out following the applicable code of practice When the battery is ready for disposal it must be disposed of under the ordinance of t...

Page 32: ...screws and remove them from the case back see Figure 9 Note The battery pack screws are retaining and should remain part of the pack Figure 9 Battery Removal 3 Place the replacement battery pack QED...

Page 33: ...and unscrew the 4 faceplate screws 2 Gently lift the faceplate away from the case whilst keeping it parallel to the top of the case Note Filters firmly located in the i Q body can be removed using th...

Page 34: ...eplacement To access these modules follow this procedure 1 Place the instrument face down on a suitable surface 2 Using the supplied tool select the Phillips No 1 screwdriver and unscrew the four scre...

Page 35: ...ess to the internals of the i Q Figure 11 Case Back Removal 7 To reassemble follow the above steps in reverse order paying attention to the good fit of mating components and taking care not to overtig...

Page 36: ...bay whilst others can fit in multiple bay positions The bay numbers are indented on the plastic beside each bay position Use the guide below when changing modules Infrared Bench Module Bays 1 2 CO H2...

Page 37: ...mm screwdriver and turn the locking screws anti clockwise a turn 2 Carefully but firmly lift the module upwards Note Only turn the module locking screws turn Do not over rotate Note The pressure modul...

Page 38: ...and create safety hazards Repair of this equipment shall be carried out following the applicable code of practice When the battery is ready for disposal it must be disposed of under the ordinance of...

Page 39: ...ate Removal 3 Using the Phillips No 1 screwdriver remove the 8 screws from the case back and gently remove the case back from the case front to have access to the internals of the i Q Figure 13 Case B...

Page 40: ...gain access to the coin cell see annotation 1 in Figure 14 Figure 14 Pressure Module Removal 5 Using the spudger supplied with the replacement coin cell lift the old coin cell out of its cradle Figur...

Page 41: ...Figure 17 Pressure Module Alignment 8 Replace the case back and secure it in place with the retained screws and the Phillips No 1 screwdriver Figure 18 Case Back Fitting 9 Tighten the inlet port plate...

Page 42: ...e cell to stabilize for 24 hours before use Note It is the operator s responsibility to keep a record of when and what maintenance has been performed Note In the event of malfunction or damage please...

Page 43: ...g Phillips No 1 screwdriver secure cover in place 5 Affinity is now ready to be switched on and paired with an i Q instrument Note It is the operator s responsibility to keep a record of when and what...

Page 44: ..._ 4 series _ 7 series 5 series _ 200ppm VMCG4 PMCG7 500ppm VMCH4 1 000ppm VMCD4 PMCD7 5 000ppm PMCI7 10 000ppm PMCA7 40 000ppm PMCJ7 CO 500ppm VMGH4 PMGH7 1 000ppm VMGD4 2 000ppm VMGK4 CO H2 compensa...

Page 45: ...US AUS EURO iQ 3 9 Affinity handheld wireless probes QED AFFINITY AA Energizer Lithium L91 2 pcs AA Energizer Lithium L91 10 pcs AFFINITY AA AFFINITY AA 10 Stylus iQ STYLUS Screwdriver 4 in 1 iQ TOOL...

Page 46: ...contact us for available gas canister concentrations GA6 8 In line water trap filter tubing iQ 1 8 Water trap with barbed filters 10 pcs Water trap with barbed filters 30 pcs GA4 9 GA4 9 30 PTFE filt...

Page 47: ...TION The equipment in this manual is protected under U S and foreign patents issued and pending For a complete list of patents visit www graco com patents The equipment in this manual is protected und...

Page 48: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 48 of 51 WARRANTY INFORMATION...

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Page 50: ...Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM L Issue 02 Page 50 of 51 Note For the latest terms and conditions please refer to our website www qedenv com...

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