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Chapter

LARMS

This chapter describes Innova alarm indications, display messages, and
response for the following types of alarms:

• Gas Alarms
• Battery Alarms
• Sensor Alarms
• Pump Alarms
• Datalog Alarms
• Temperature Alarms

Gas Alarms

This section describes alarm indications, display messages, and response to
Low, High, STEL, and TWA gas alarms. The backlight automatically turns on
during all gas alarms.

Gas Alarm Indications

Table 3-1 lists the indications for each type of gas alarm.

Table 3-1

Alarm Indications (Gas Alarms)

Alarm

Display

Light/Buzzer

Low Gas Alarm

Reading flashes

slow flashing/pulsing
(once/second)

High Gas Alarm

Reading flashes

fast flashing/pulsing
(twice/second)

Decreasing O

Alarm

Reading flashes

fast flashing/pulsing

Increasing O

Alarm

Reading flashes

fast flashing/pulsing

STEL Gas Alarm

STEL icon

flashing/pulsing

TWA Gas Alarm

TWA icon

flashing/pulsing

Summary of Contents for INNOVA Series

Page 1: ...INNOVA Series Instruction Manual Part Number 71 6417 5Aug2009...

Page 2: ...ns terms and pricing are subject to change Not all products are available in all countries Please consult your local sales representative for details Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quality Instruments 2...

Page 3: ...ONCERNING START UP OPERATION CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE BE READ UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED WARNING NOTATION CONVENTIONS Notices are used in this operator s manual to alert you to hazardous condi tions t...

Page 4: ...s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the following symbol Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each...

Page 5: ...other product specific handling instructions and c then if applicable Buyer may return the defective Products to Seller with all costs prepaid by Buyer Replacement parts may be new or refurbished at t...

Page 6: ...ANCE REPAIR SERVICE RELOCATION OR ALTERATION TO OR OF OR OTHER TAMPERING WITH THE PRODUCTS PERFORMED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN SELLER WITHOUT SELLER S PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OR ANY USE OF REP...

Page 7: ...rt Up 5 Starting Up the Innova 6 Normal Operation 7 Turninging Off the Innova 8 Performing a Bump Test on Power Up 9 Chapter 3 Alarms Gas Alarms 11 Battery Alarms 12 Sensor Alarms 13 Pump Alarm 14 Dat...

Page 8: ...echarging Ni Cd Batteries 46 Replacing Components 47 Appendix A Parts List and Accessories 53 Appendix B Interference Factors High Concentration of Combustible Gas 57 Relative Combustible Response Tab...

Page 9: ...Time Weighted Average TWA levels You can display Peak readings STEL and TWA levels on command The Alarm circuit alerts you to dangerous gas conditions low battery conditions sensor failure datalog ful...

Page 10: ...toxic versions only sensor failure temperature datalog Alarm Functions Alarm levels are user selectable in the Edit Alarms Screen Display Digital liquid crystal display LCD Displays up to four differ...

Page 11: ...50 VOL N A N A O 2 0 1 VOL 0 to 30 0 VOL 19 5 VOL 23 5 VOL N A N A H 2 S 1 PPM 0 to 200 PPM 10 PPM 15 PPM 10 PPM 15 PPM CO 1 PPM 0 to 250 PPM 25 PPM 200 PPM 25 PPM 200 PPM Cl 2 0 1 PPM 0 to 9 9 PPM 0...

Page 12: ...when sampling inert environments Moisture trap Glass bodied with a pleated paper filter that collects excess water that is drawn into or condensed in the sample hose Auxiliary hydrophobic filter A fi...

Page 13: ...atterycompartment CAUTION Some toxic gas sensors require up to 15 minutes to stabilize after you install the batteries If your Innova includes a toxic gas sensor s do not turn on and use the Innova du...

Page 14: ...Several messages appear during the warm up period starting with the model and software version Other screens displayed are Battery capacity on a scale from E empty to F full capacity for new alkaline...

Page 15: ...the Innova is not alerting you to an alarm or failure After warm up is complete the Innova simultaneously displays the current gas concentration for all active sensors and the NORM icon This display s...

Page 16: ...ent will auto range back to the next combustible range and allow the toxic sensor s to be displayed To change the combustible gas range press and release the RANGE button The unit will beep once and s...

Page 17: ...p cycle The display will read AIR ADJUST NOW The screen will blink on and off with alternating lights prompting the operator to perform a fresh air adjust 3 Press and hold the AIR button for three sec...

Page 18: ...0 second count After the 30 second count has elapsed an ALARMS ACTIVE message will display briefly audible alarms will be enabled and the Innova will return to the normal operating mode NOTE If the In...

Page 19: ...arms The backlight automatically turns on during all gas alarms Gas Alarm Indications Table 3 1 lists the indications for each type of gas alarm Table 3 1 Alarm Indications Gas Alarms Alarm Display Li...

Page 20: ...ises above for decreasing O2 Battery Alarms This section describes alarm indications display messages and response for the following battery alarms Low Battery and Replace Battery The backlight automa...

Page 21: ...normal operation or calibration Alarms that occur during calibration are described in Chapter 5 Calibration 1 Examine the display screen to determine which sensor is failing The failing sensor displa...

Page 22: ...he pump icon spinning 3 If the pump restarts and the monitor functions normally the problem was momentary If the indications remain turn the monitor off then investigate the probe hose or internal flo...

Page 23: ...enu and clear the datalog see Chapter 4 User Program Clear Log Memory Temperature Alarm The Innova has an alarm to alert the user that the unit is being operated at a temperature that exceeds its oper...

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Page 25: ...isplay Menu Advanced Features Menu Datalog Features Menu The user navigates through the user program by using the three buttons ON OFF AIR RANGE The right arrow is used to accept within the menu The u...

Page 26: ...through the menu press the button Continue to scroll through the screens to display the desired information clear Peak Readings or change an Operator or User ID 3 To exit the program press either or...

Page 27: ...nts down from 3 seconds and then displays BEGIN CAL Press to scroll to ADVANCED FEATURES or DATALOG MENUS 2 Stop scrolling at the desired screen and press to accept The display now reads PASSWORD LOGW...

Page 28: ...d both the AIR and RANGE buttons for 3 seconds The screen displays FEATURES MENU and counts down from 3 seconds 2 The first screen displayed after the countdown is BEGIN CAL Press the button then pres...

Page 29: ...our version of Innova HC O2 TOXIC1 TOXIC2 4 Press or to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu O2 ALARM CONFIGURATION This option allows you to set the oxygen alarms High and Low to eit...

Page 30: ...cause momentary false alarms Selection options are 0 seconds no delay 1 3 or 5 seconds The default setting is 0 SECOND DELAY 1 Press to accept ALARM DELAY 2 Press or to scroll between settings 0 1 3 O...

Page 31: ...d Features MenuCal Interval Selection This sets the number of days between calibrations NOTE The number of days left until calibration is displayed during the warm up cycle When the Innova is due for...

Page 32: ...sponding sensor s are installed in the proper location WARNING The Innova does not display gas readings initiate alarms compute averages or store data for OFF sensor s To change the sensor select sett...

Page 33: ...he screen AUTOCAL GAS VAL All four gases and their values will display The cursor and reading will flash for HC if installed and ON 2 Press or to change value up or down 3 Once you ve reached the desi...

Page 34: ...To change the setting from the Advanced Features Menu 1 Press at the screen COMFORT ALERT 2 Press or to scroll through the options 3 Press to accept the setting Press to continue scrolling through the...

Page 35: ...E PASSWORD or CHANGE LOGWORD The screen will display either three asterisks or the three digit code with the cursor on the first character 2 Press or to change the first character of the code You have...

Page 36: ...onds The screen displays FEATURES MENU and counts down from 3 seconds 2 The first screen displayed after the countdown is BEGIN CAL Press the button twice The display will read DATALOG MENUS 3 Press t...

Page 37: ...user to identify the Operator and Location of personnel operating the Innova The information is stored in the datalogging memory for retrieval at a later time The Innova has three IDs the user can upd...

Page 38: ...ce number is displayed on the bottom line Press the button to continue scrolling through the various operators and locations you want to display or update Then press to edit or update the screen LOG M...

Page 39: ...Menu LOG INTERVAL This parameter instructs the Innova how often to record data in the datalog You have the option of 5 15 30 60 90 300 or 900 seconds The factory default setting is LOG EVRY 60 SEC To...

Page 40: ...2 Press and hold and for 3 seconds and release The display reads CLEARING LOG and beeps for several seconds When complete the display indicates LOG CLEARED NOTE If you do not want to clear the log pre...

Page 41: ...if hazardous conditions exist Preparing the Calibration Kit Perform the following steps to prepare the Innova calibration kit WARNING LEL response will vary for different gases For best accuracy LEL...

Page 42: ...pplied The default value is that set in the Auto Cal Gas Values screen see Chapter 4 User Program Setting Auto Cal Gas Values Auto Calibration WARNING Calibrate the Innova in a fresh air environment e...

Page 43: ...age FEATURES MENU appears on the display and counts down from 3 seconds and then displays BEGIN CAL 2 Press to accept The display reads CAL WORD and The cursor is on the first asterisk 3 Press or to s...

Page 44: ...chapter for corrective action 7 Remove the tubing from the probe After fresh air has been detected the display will alternate between ALARMS SILENCED and the readings and then return to the normal ope...

Page 45: ...on WARNING Calibrate the Innova in a fresh air environment environment known to be free of combustible and toxic gases and of normal oxygen content 1 Hold down the AIR button for 3 seconds until the d...

Page 46: ...is detected during this period the screen returns to BEGIN CAL 9 Attach the tubing from the regulator to the probe tube the Innova will draw gas from the gas cylinder When gas is detected the display...

Page 47: ...mplete Sensor Failed Alarm If you attempt to air adjust or calibrate a faulty sensor the Innova alerts you with a Sensor Failed Alarm INDICATIONS The backlight turns on automatically The gas reading i...

Page 48: ...conclusion of the calibration period RESPONDING TO A WEAK SENSOR 1 If you are manually calibrating the Innova verify that you are correctly adjusting the gas concentration to match the concentration o...

Page 49: ...is in continual or everyday use Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you perform preventive maintenance procedures more often than suggested in the following sections Daily BATTERIES The Innova s...

Page 50: ...e for a few seconds The pump shuts off PUMP FAILED and PRESS CLEAR alternate with the gas readings display the spinning icon changes to an X The audible alarm sounds every second alternating beeping P...

Page 51: ...scolored WARNING Operation of instrument without probe filter assembly attached will result in pump damage and possible impaired performance Do not operate without probe filter assembly attached Troub...

Page 52: ...tinues contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for further instruction Unable to use the battery charger as a continuous operation adapter You cannot operate the Innova with the battery charger continuous op...

Page 53: ...eplace the sensor as described later in this chapter 3 If the difficulties continue contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for further instruction Unable to calibrate a sensor O 2 sensor only You cannot fre...

Page 54: ...the voltage listed on the battery charger is the same as the AC outlet 115V or 220V then plug the charger into the outlet 3 Plug the other end of the charger into the CHGR jack at the side of the Inn...

Page 55: ...to secure the battery lid in place 1 Turn off the Innova by pressing and holding the ON OFF button while the Innova sounds three beeps 2 Turn the captive screw at the middle of the battery compartmen...

Page 56: ...ies Some toxic gas sensors require up to 15 minutes to stabilize after you install the batteries If your Innova includes a toxic gas sensor s do not turn on and use the Innova during this period If th...

Page 57: ...rs contain sulfuric acid The O2 sensor contains an alkali solution Figure 6 2 Innova Series Sensor Locations and Connection Assignments 1 Turn off the Innova CAUTION To avoid damage to internal circui...

Page 58: ...to damage the sensor housing or the flow block 5 Using your fingers tilt the sensor from side to side to loosen it then pull the sensor straight out of its flow block cavity see Figure 6 3 6 Insert t...

Page 59: ...pump wire connector from the main board socket labeled PUMP 4 Remove the nut that secures the pump bracket to the pump then remove the bracket 5 Remove the pump from the flow block by rocking it back...

Page 60: ...from the slip on barbs on the filter 4 Push the tubes onto the barbs on the new filter close and secure the Innova and re install batteries Replacing the Probe s Hydrophobic Filter 1 Unscrew the probe...

Page 61: ...0042 Pump 30 0044 Kit rebuild pump 30 0042 30 0042 01 33 0152 01 Filter Hydrophobic for 80 0187 probe 33 0160 Filter internal 33 1031 Cotton ball pkgs of 24 for 80 0187 probe 49 1201 Battery alkaline...

Page 62: ...inch with hydrophobic filter 80 0211 Moisture trap 80 0405 Dilution fitting 50 80 0504 Hose teflon 3 feet for Cl2 Fuel Soil Vapor 80 0505 Hose polyurethane 5 feet 80 0511 Hose polyurethane 10 feet 80...

Page 63: ...5 PPM PH3 58 liter 81 0226 01 Cal kit O2 81 0226 02 Cal kit CH4 81 0226 03 Cal kit CO 81 0226 04 Cal kit CH4 Land Survyor 81 0226 05 Cal kit Hexane Soil Vapor 81 0226 06 Cal kit Hexane O2 Fuel Vapor 8...

Page 64: ...al kit CH4 O2 HCN NO 81 0228 05 Cal kit CH4 O2 HCN PH3 81 0228 06 Cal kit CH4 O2 NH3 NO2 81 0228 07 Cal kit CH4 O2 NH3 PH3 81 0228 08 Cal kit CH4 O2 NO NO2 81 0228 09 Cal kit CH4 O2 NO PH3 81 0228 10...

Page 65: ...LEL readings Such compounds even in small proportions should be avoided Verification checks on known gas samples are necessary if the possibility of exposure to these compounds exists High Concentrati...

Page 66: ...e enough to arrest flames from combustible gas in oxygen Such mixtures will also cause a high oxygen alarm WARNING Do not attempt to use the Innova on samples of combustible gas in oxygen for example...

Page 67: ...1 0 3 3 1 0 Methyl Chloroform 7 5 0 68 1 6 4 9 1 5 Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1 4 1 09 2 5 1 7 0 52 Pentane 1 5 0 71 1 7 1 0 0 30 Propane 2 1 0 56 1 3 1 3 0 39 Propyl Acetate 1 7 0 77 1 8 1 4 0 42 Propyl Alc...

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Page 69: ...nge The display will show the legend GAS HI following the gas reading while in this range The GAS HI range may also be entered manually from the LEL LO range by pressing the RANGE button twice If it i...

Page 70: ...ctrical discharges or sparks from metal tools that can ignite such mixtures The relationship between ranges is correct only for methane Some rough approximations may be made for gases such as propane...

Page 71: ...cess by performing an Auto Calibration The TC sensor will be ignored during the multi gas calibration 3 When the multi gas Auto Calibration is complete a double beep prompts the user to begin the TC s...

Page 72: ...te list of replacement parts and accessories Replacement Parts 30 0042 01 Pump Land Surveyor 61 0124 Sensor Thermal Conductivity 81 0012 Cylinder 50 LEL CH4 17 liter 81 0226 04 Cal kit CH4 81 0228 12...

Page 73: ...gas levels exceed acceptable levels additional inspection including performing a dissolved gas analysis is required to determine fault condition and appropriate action If oxygen detection is required...

Page 74: ...orrect reading For testing oxygen content in transformers the dilution fitting can be removed This will allow you to determine if there is oxygen present This test however can only be performed with t...

Page 75: ...when complete and close valve on bag NOTE When testing for oxygen content either remove the dilution fitting from the Innova Transformer Gas Tester or place your finger over the small orifice on the...

Page 76: ...List in Appendix A for a more complete list of Innova replacement parts and accessories common to all models 80 0405 Dilution fitting 50 81 0013 Cylinder 1 H2 12 O2 in N2 81 0227 21 Cal kit H2 O2 Tra...

Page 77: ...to respond only to non methane combustible gases This allows the user to discriminate between methane and non methane hydrocarbons Table C 2 Sensor Specifications Sensor Sensor Type Detection Range Wa...

Page 78: ...d the mode may be changed by pressing the RANGE button twice To change the hydrocarbon range from LEL to PPM press the RANGE button once CAUTION Note that if the mode of operation is changed to ME ope...

Page 79: ...e Auto Cal Gas Value screen must match the multi gas mixture see Chapter 4 User Program Setting Auto Cal Gas Values NOTE The Innova Soil and Fuel Vapor Monitors use a 3 foot teflon lined hose to minim...

Page 80: ...tarts to scroll then the display will read DONE once the fresh air reading for all active sensors is complete NOTE After you complete the fresh air adjustment a XXX may appear on the display screen in...

Page 81: ...ings If you choose to abort press to scroll to ABORT then to accept the abort option The display will read CAL ABORTED and then alternate between REMOVE GAS and the gas readings NOTE A WEAK or FAIL fl...

Page 82: ...racter 4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all three characters are accepted If correct the next display reads AUTOCAL If the CalWord is incorrect the display reads BEGIN CAL message Begin at step 1 to start...

Page 83: ...complete list of all replacement parts and accessories 61 0123 Sensor Combustible LEL PPM 65 0613 Sensor Oxygen Fuel Vapor only 80 0504 Hose 3 teflon lined 81 0007 Cylinder 40 LEL Hexane 81 0078 Cylin...

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