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Summary of Contents for EX-TEC PM 4

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...istance at any time Yours Hermann Sewerin GmbH Robert Bosch Stra e 3 33334 G tersloh Germany Tel 49 5241 934 0 Fax 49 5241 934 444 www sewerin com info sewerin com SEWERIN SARL 17 rue Amp re BP 211 67...

Page 3: ...trix Battery charge contacts Keypad Buzzer Sensor head Suspension fitting Gas type Unit of measure Trend bar Gas concentration Battery status Case operating mode Alarm threshold activation Liquid Crys...

Page 4: ...nds accesses user menu Press and hold both keys for 2 seconds accesses advanced settings Symbols on LCD Display of available operating hours 5 bars 5 hours Alarm thresholds are activated Device is in...

Page 5: ...Operating Instructions 20 04 2016 V2 XXX 105806 en EX TEC PM 4...

Page 6: ...mate rial damages Note This symbol refers to information and useful tips which are exceeding the basic operating procedures CAUTION Danger of injuries This symbol refers to important safety instructi...

Page 7: ...ting modes 10 3 2 Measuring mode 11 3 2 1 User menu 14 3 2 2 Setting the zero point 15 3 2 3 House application 16 3 2 4 Enclosed spaces application 18 3 2 5 Warning LEL application 20 3 2 6 Measuring...

Page 8: ...5 Maintenance 49 5 1 Function control 49 5 2 Testing indication accuracy with test gas 50 5 3 Adjustment 52 5 3 1 ppm range 53 5 3 2 LEL range and vol range 54 5 3 3 Confirming adjustment 55 5 4 Serv...

Page 9: ...ls and accessories 69 8 1 Available models 69 8 2 Accessories 70 Appendix 75 Gas types 75 Setting ranges for test gases 79 Test certificates 80 EU declaration of Conformity 81 Entering a user name 84...

Page 10: ...rpose z z This product is only suitable for use in industrial and commer cial applications z z Repairs must only be carried out by a specialist technician or by other suitably trained personnel z z Ch...

Page 11: ...4 including pump pump device It also applies for diffusion devices 1 3 Intended use According to DVGW Note G 465 4 the device can be used for the following purposes z z Testing in houses buildings e...

Page 12: ...tment of the EX TEC PM 4 and recharge the batteries outside the potentially explosive area z z Always use the test gases in well ventilated areas z z Always operate the pump device model of the EX TEC...

Page 13: ...3 z z When the Warning LEL application is in use a brief audi ble signal emitted every 5 seconds indicates that the device is working properly If no operating signal sounds there is no guarantee that...

Page 14: ...rning LEL Measuring vol 2 1 Visual signals and audible signals The device features two signalling mechanisms z z Red alarm light on top of the device z z Buzzer on the front of the device Note These s...

Page 15: ...Semiconductor sensor Measuring range 0 to 10 000 ppm Application House Enclosed spaces Catalytic combustion sensor Measuring range 0 to 100 LEL Application Warning LEL Thermal conductivity sensor Mea...

Page 16: ...Basic device without leather bag for Methane CH4 Propane C3H8 Butane C4H10 Hexane C6H14 Nonane C9H20 Kerosene JFUEL II2G Ex d e ib IIC T4 Gb Basic device with leather bag for Hydrogen Acetylene C2H2 M...

Page 17: ...s explosion proof Always open the battery compartment outside the potentially explosive area Always recharge the batteries outside the poten tially explosive area Use only approved battery types Use o...

Page 18: ...uidance by application in accordance with DVGW Note G 465 4 Testing in houses buildings House application Testing in enclosed spaces Enclosed spaces application Warning against explosive gas concentra...

Page 19: ...he zero point can be set the application can be changed and the gas type can be selected via the user menu z z Advanced settings Section 3 3 The advanced settings allow you to change specifications fo...

Page 20: ...isms are always tested WARNING Do not use the device if you do not see the visual signal and hear the audible signal briefly when switching on the device The LCD switches on The pump runs with constan...

Page 21: ...the Warning LEL application Display screens for the different applications z z House Measuring range Name of application with specifi cation of associated signals and measurement unit Measurement data...

Page 22: ...t data screen is displayed Note When the device is switched on the sensors must warm up The duration of the warm up time depends on the sensor type After switching on the device changing the measur in...

Page 23: ...ions you must first access the user menu z z Press the key or the key for approximately 2 seconds The user menu is displayed zero point House Enclosed spaces Warning LEL Measuring vol inspection ok ty...

Page 24: ...oint must be set separately for each ap plication The zero point setting must be carried out with fresh air To set the device to zero z z Press the key or the key for approximately 2 seconds z z Use t...

Page 25: ...gas Measurement unit ppm parts per million vol Measuring range Semiconductor 0 to 10 000 ppm Thermal conductivity 1 to 100 vol Signals methane CH4 Audible Intermittent tone increasing from 0 to 22 000...

Page 26: ...een for the House application is displayed initially Measuring range House CH4 acoustic LED 1 PPM Then the device returns to measuring mode The measured val ues are displayed Measurement data In numbe...

Page 27: ...ed spaces where there is increased potential of gas dispersal Measurement unit ppm parts per million vol Measuring range Semiconductor 0 to 10 000 ppm Thermal conductivity 0 1 to 100 vol Signals metha...

Page 28: ...onfirmation the start screen for the Enclosed spaces application is displayed initially Measuring range Enclosed spaces CH4 LED 1 PPM Then the device returns to measuring mode The measured val ues are...

Page 29: ...ted every 5 seconds indicates that the device is working properly WARNING If no operating signal sounds there is no guarantee that the gas concentration is being monitored You must leave the danger zo...

Page 30: ...n the display The audible alarm 2 Hz intermittent tone is distinctly differ ent from the operating signal The audible alarm can be acknowledged by pressing the key The visual alarm remains active When...

Page 31: ...n the display The continuous tone is distinctly different from the operat ing signal The AL3 alarm cannot be acknowledged There are two ways to terminate the AL3 alarm By switching to the Measuring VO...

Page 32: ...hazardous areas It does not comprise an alarm mechanism Measurement unit vol Measuring range Thermal conductivity 1 vol to 100 vol Signals methane CH4 Audible Intermittent tone At 100 vol AL5 Visual F...

Page 33: ...easuring VOL application is displayed initially Measuring range Then the device returns to measuring mode The measured val ues are displayed Measurement data In number format e g 0 vol As a trend bar...

Page 34: ...e of the function control is described in Section 5 1 Confirm the successful completion of the control on the device as follows z z Press the key or the key for approximately 2 seconds z z Use the or...

Page 35: ...irm your selection with the key z z Use the or key to select the required gas type z z Confirm your selection with the key After you have selected the gas type the device returns to the Warning LEL ap...

Page 36: ...ettings area The device is switched off z z Simultaneously press the and keys for approximately 2 seconds The device is in measuring mode z z Simultaneously press the and keys for approximately 2 seco...

Page 37: ...e PIN code from left to right The active digit is always displayed with a black background z z Use the or key to select the first digit z z Confirm your selection with the key The device jumps to the...

Page 38: ...xit system date time date format INS interval INS block PPM signal PIN code AL1 alarm AL2 alarm AL4 alarm AL5 alarm test gas PPM test gas LEL unit LEL unit VOL user name Operator guid language exit ha...

Page 39: ...at the top left of the display The items available for selection are displayed in the frame below e g Adjustment System The Info menu menu level 1 also includes the firmware ver sion e g V2 000 Use th...

Page 40: ...y reverts to the previous menu z z Entering values The configurable position is always displayed with a black background Use the or key to increase or decrease the value Press the key to confirm the s...

Page 41: ...e memory exit Note When you select Exit from the Info menu the de vice returns to measuring mode 3 3 4 1 Adjustment menu The Adjustment menu is used to set the sensors adjustment 0 PPM 10000 PPM 0 LEL...

Page 42: ...alarm AL2 alarm AL4 alarm AL5 alarm test gas PPM test gas LEL unit LEL unit VOL user name Operator guid language exit Date time Used to enter the date and time This is important for document ing the m...

Page 43: ...ge PIN code Used to enter your PIN code enabling access to the advanced settings AL1 alarm First modifiable alarm thresh old e g 10 LEL for Warn ing LEL application AL2 alarm Second modifiable alarm t...

Page 44: ...he ppm range based on the gas type The setting range is provided in the appendix Test gas LEL Used to set the test gas con centration for the LEL range based on the gas type The setting range is provi...

Page 45: ...re pro vided in the appendix Operator guidance Used to select operator guidance by application House Enclosed spaces Warning LEL Measur ing VOL or by sensor PPM LEL VOL When using operator guidance by...

Page 46: ...looks like this zero point 0 10000 PPM 0 100 LEL 0 100 VOL automatic inspection ok type of gas Language The device can be operated in 13 different languages Deutsch English Fran ais Italiano Dansk Ce...

Page 47: ...s autostart level PPM pump LCD test reset exit Battery Used to set the battery type in use This is important for calcu lating the operating time Accu capacity Used to enter the rechargeable battery ca...

Page 48: ...sors menu item may only be configured by SEWERIN Service Gas type Used to permanently change the measuring medium Note The new gas type is not activated until the device has been adjusted and the adju...

Page 49: ...se thresh old for the House and Enclosed spaces applications for exam ple to decrease the measuring sensitivity Pump Used to switch the pump on and off WARNING When using a pump device never switch th...

Page 50: ...ory clear interval exit Clear Used to clear the contents of the memory Interval The frequency with which read ings are to be saved can be set according to the table below Capacity of data memory Inter...

Page 51: ...n be fitted to the sensor head z z Probes For detection and measurement in hard to reach places Probes are fitted using two knurled thumb screws z z Test head For adjusting the device using a test set...

Page 52: ...otherwise the device will not be explosion proof Compliance with indications based on the serial number of your device is strictly mandatory 4 1 1 1 Devices with serial numbers 060 0X and 061 0X Only...

Page 53: ...posable battery requirements z z Type size AA z z The creepage distance and air gap between the poles must not be less than 0 5 mm EN 60079 7 2003 Section 5 7 2 1 17 z z Alkaline disposable batteries...

Page 54: ...device comes supplied with nickel metal hydride recharge able batteries The corresponding settings are stored This device can be operated using z z Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries see Sec...

Page 55: ...is too high for the charging process z z The rechargeable battery should be charged at approximately room temperature z z Short operating times and long periods out of use can reduce the available cap...

Page 56: ...charge after 30 days at the latest To preserve the capacity of the rechargeable batter ies discharge the device completely and recharge it again fully on a regular basis e g once a month Discharging...

Page 57: ...g time of at least 12 hours depending on the capacity of the accumulator used Follow the steps below to change the batteries z z Using the supplied screwdriver unscrew the bottom two screws on the bac...

Page 58: ...1 Function control The function control must be carried out by the user before com mencing work The following elements must be tested z z External condition of device incl probe systems z z Function...

Page 59: ...epends on the application Application When to test Legal basis Warning LEL Daily when com mencing work EN 60079 29 2 BGI T 023 House Weekly to every six months DVGW G 465 4 Enclosed spaces Measuring V...

Page 60: ...up z z Press release button D to release the test gas Keep the but ton depressed z z Continue to keep release button D depressed until the value displayed on the EX TEC PM 4 has stabilized Then releas...

Page 61: ...menu items and corresponding sensors These these items in menu level 2 can be accessed via the advanced settings of the Info menu under Adjustment Menu item Sensor Measuring range Adjusts 0 PPM Semic...

Page 62: ...t gas Fresh air Indication accuracy test gas 1 00 vol CH4 Setting the zero point z z Connect the device to the test set To do so follow the steps indicated in the operating instructions for the tester...

Page 63: ...nge and the vol range are always set together in one step z z Switch on the device z z Add fresh air as the test gas z z Wait until the value on the LCD no longer flashes z z Press the On Off key to c...

Page 64: ...ustment on the device as follows z z Using the or key select the Inspection OK menu item z z Confirm your selection with the key 5 4 Servicing The device must only be serviced and repaired by SEWERIN...

Page 65: ...nction in pump devices is tested by a simple leak tightness check z z Switch on the device in fresh air z z Make sure the pump is switched on z z Seal off the sensor head for approximately 10 seconds...

Page 66: ...er z z Insert a new pump filter z z Place the sensor with rubber seal back into the holder z z Attach the sensor cap making sure the screws are not too tight 5 5 3 Changing the sensor filter CAUTION A...

Page 67: ...or repeat adjustment 13 ADJUSTMENT ERROR Sensitivity in ppm range SC Check test gas or repeat adjustment 14 ADJUSTMENT ERROR Sensitivity in LEL range CC Check test gas or repeat adjustment 15 ADJUSTM...

Page 68: ...Nonane C9H20 Kerosene JFUEL Hydrogen H2 Acetylene C2H2 z z Liquid Crystal Display Graphic display 65 132 pixels z z Membrane keypad 3 keys z z Buzzer Frequency 2 4 kHz Volume 75 dB A 1m z z Alarm lig...

Page 69: ...g Audible Visual 10 4 400 ppm 10 Concentration dependent Concentration dependent AL1 0 44 2 2 vol 0 44 vol Concentration dependent Concentration dependent AL2 0 48 4 18 vol 2 2 vol Continuously On Con...

Page 70: ...larm 2 Hz AL2 10 60 LEL 50 LEL Main alarm 5 Hz Main alarm 5 Hz AL3 Invariable 100 LEL Continuous alarm Continuous alarm When the LEL unit in the system settings is set to vol the alarm thresholds are...

Page 71: ...vol Setting range 0 14 0 70 vol 0 16 0 84 vol Increment 0 02 vol 0 02 vol Hexane C6H14 Threshold 0 10 vol 0 50 vol Setting range 0 10 0 50 vol 0 11 0 60 vol Increment 0 01 vol 0 01 vol Nonane C9H20 Th...

Page 72: ...g range Warning Gas warning AL4 0 5 vol Automatic AL5 100 vol Measuring Gas measuring 7 3 Response times z z Response times of EX TEC PM 4 pump devices ppm range t90 7 s for methane CH4 t90 7 s for pr...

Page 73: ...2 s 7 4 Sensors z z Lifetime Catalytic combustion sensor CC Warranted 1 year Expected 5 years Semiconductor sensor SC Warranted 1 year Expected 5 years Thermal conductivity sensor TC Warranted 1 year...

Page 74: ...h typical 7 7 Power supply z z Operated with NiMH rechargeable batteries or alkaline disposable batteries z z Operating time 8 h minimum z z NiMH rechargeable batteries charged Via docking station HG...

Page 75: ...ivity of the catalytic combustion sensor The sensitivity of the catalytic combustion sensor can be distorted under the following conditions Oxygen deficient atmospheres lead to indication of lower val...

Page 76: ...charging Electrostatic charging must generally be avoided Electrostati cally unearthed objects e g including metallic housing without an earth connection are not protected against applied charges e g...

Page 77: ...ription of waste Assigned to EWC waste code Device 16 02 13 Test gas can 16 05 05 Disposable battery rechargeable battery 16 06 05 End of life equipment End of life equipment can be returned to Herman...

Page 78: ...1 z z Diffusion device for Warning application z z Includes catalytic combustion sensor EX TEC PM 4 W H H M Art no PM04 20201 z z Pump device for Warning Enclosed spaces House and Measuring applicatio...

Page 79: ...no LD10 10001 Vehicle cable 12 V mounting Art no ZL07 10000 z z For connecting docking station HG 4 to 12 V vehicle electri cal system z z Includes built in fuse and fe male spade connectors Vehicle c...

Page 80: ...t no 3204 0034 z z Leather bag with viewing panel and D rings for carrying strap z z Loop with snap for securing the device z z Clip for carrying the device on a belt z z Can be used in potentially ex...

Page 81: ...measure ment of hard to reach areas in 2 handed operation Flex handheld probe HG4 with filter Art no ZS40 10200 z z For pump devices only z z For detection and measure ment of hard to reach areas in 1...

Page 82: ...ductor Test set SPE Y Art no PP01 20001 z z For mobile use including use in vehicles z z Includes connection for SEWERIN test gas cans flow restrictor and connecting hose for test head PM 4 Test head...

Page 83: ...ed to 100 150 bar Case HG4 Art no ZD18 10000 z z Holds Device and charging equip ment Probe equipment Test gas can and test set SPE Y z z Contents not included Filters for pump HG4 Art no 2498 0003 z...

Page 84: ...ange 2 2 vol 50 LEL CH4 in synth air 0 15 to 0 15 vol 3 to 3 LEL 2 00 to 2 40 vol 45 to 55 LEL vol range 100 vol CH4 2 to 2 vol 98 to 102 vol Propane C3H8 100 LEL 1 70 vol Area of application Test gas...

Page 85: ...ir zero point Tolerances test gas indication accuracy ppm range Replacement test gas 1 0 vol C3H8 in synth air display setpoint when adding replacement gas 0 72 vol 0 ppm 0 5 to 0 7 vol LEL range 0 03...

Page 86: ...4 00 vol Area of application Test gas Tolerances fresh air zero point Tolerances test gas indication accuracy ppm range 1 0 vol H2 in synth air 0 ppm 0 8 to 1 2 vol LEL range 2 0 vol 50 LEL H2 in syn...

Page 87: ...point is 0 72 vol The test gas concentration must be set to 0 72 vol z z Replacement test gas alternative 0 85 vol propane When using another replacement test gas example 0 85 vol propane this gas mus...

Page 88: ...02 vol Hexane C6H14 Important replacement test gas propane C3H8 Setting range 0 12 to 0 60 vol 0 40 to 0 80 vol 40 to 80 LEL Increment 0 01 vol 0 01 vol Nonane C9H20 Important replacement test gas pro...

Page 89: ...0 JFUEL Designation 2 II2G Ex d e ib IIC T4 Gb Basic device with leather bag for Gases specified above Hydrogen H2 Acetylene C2H2 Testing institute T V NORD CERT GmbH Hannover Measuring function for e...

Page 90: ...ann Sewerin GmbH hereby declares that the EX TEC PM 4 fulfils the requirements of the following guidelines z z 2014 34 EU z z 2014 30 EU G tersloh 2016 04 20 Dr S Sewerin General Manager The complete...

Page 91: ...ppm 3 2 test gas 1 00 vol CH4 display 0 8 1 5 vol 4 0 LEL measuring range 4 1 zero point fresh air display 0 15 0 15 vol or display 3 3 LEL 4 2 test gas 2 2 vol CH4 50 LEL display 2 0 2 4 vol or displ...

Page 92: ...isplay 0 ppm 3 2 test gas 1 00 vol C3H8 display 0 8 1 4 vol 4 0 LEL measuring range 4 1 zero point fresh air display 0 06 0 06 vol display 3 3 LEL 4 2 test gas 1 0 vol C3H8 59 LEL display 0 9 1 1 vol...

Page 93: ...be overwritten Entry starts with a space black block Use the key to select the letters A Z in ascending order After the letter Z the selection starts over with A Use the key to select the letters Z A...

Page 94: ...the previous letter of the alphabet and so on in descending order After the letter A the following special characters are displayed 9876543210 Use the key to confirm a selected letter The device moves...

Page 95: ...ardization DVGW Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas und Wasserfaches e V German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water LCD Liquid Crystal Display NiMH Nickel metal hydride ppm Parts per milli...

Page 96: ...y rechargeable 44 requirements 44 Buzzer see Cover C Catalytic combustion sensor 6 Changing the operator guidance 36 Charging time 47 Contrast 39 Control keys see Cover D Data memory 41 Date format 33...

Page 97: ...changing the sensor filter 57 function control 56 pump capacity 65 Pump filter 57 R Ranges of use 65 Reset 40 41 Response times 63 S Semiconductor sensor 6 Sensor filter 57 Sensor head see Cover Sens...

Page 98: ...Hermann Sewerin GmbH Robert Bosch Stra e 3 33334 G tersloh Germany Telefon 49 5241 934 0 Telefax 49 5241 934 444 www sewerin com info sewerin com 20 04 2016 b 105806 V2 XXX en...

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