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Instruction 3015-5508 (Rev 2) 

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Portable Gas Monitor (PGM-IR) 

Infrared Sensor Replacement  

Instruction 3015-5508 

Rev. 2 – March 2013 

 

1.  Scope 

These instructions describe how to replace the IR 

sensor in the Portable Gas Monitor (example shown in 

Figure 1).  It is assumed that the user is familiar with 

the operation of the appropriate monitor  model. If 

necessary, refer to the corresponding instruction 

manual  for detailed operation and maintenance 

information.  Table 1 provides a list of the appropriate 

instructions and parts necessary for each model, and 

additional information to assist in identification 

(supported gas types and internal  bladder bag 

presence). 

 

 

 

IR Sensor (Bench) 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1. Sample Replacement IR Sensor (Left) and PGM-IR in Soft Case (Right) 

 

Table 1:  Part Number Information 

PGM-IR 

Model 

Supported 

Gas Type 

IR Sensor 

Replacement 

Kit 

Solo IR 

Sensor* 

Instruction 

Manual 

Purge Air 

(Bladder) 

Bag? 

3015-5148 

SF

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3015-5509 

3015-5087 

3015-5150 

Yes 

3015-4484 

Refrigerant 

3015-4721 

3015-5086 

3015-4584 

3415-5420 

3015-5466 

No 

3015-5696 
3015-8000 
3015-8003 
3015-8001 

CO

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3015-5759 

3015-5090 

3015-9000 

3015-8002 

 

*  Not for individual sale.   

 

 

NOTE:

  The solo IR sensor part numbers in Table 1 are used for ID purposes only. To order a 

replacement kit for your sensor, use the IR  Sensor  Replacement Kit part number.  For 

example, to order a replacement kit for a solo sensor labeled with model number 3015-5087, 

order IR Sensor Replacement Kit 3015-5509. 

 

Patent 6,590,690 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PGM-IR

Page 1: ...d internal bladder bag presence IR Sensor Bench Figure 1 Sample Replacement IR Sensor Left and PGM IR in Soft Case Right Table 1 Part Number Information PGM IR Model Supported Gas Type IR Sensor Replacement Kit Solo IR Sensor Instruction Manual Purge Air Bladder Bag 3015 5148 SF6 3015 5509 3015 5087 3015 5150 Yes 3015 4484 Refrigerant 3015 4721 3015 5086 3015 4584 3415 5420 3015 5466 No 3015 5696 ...

Page 2: ... 3015 5508 Medium Phillips head screwdriver Small flat blade screwdriver Wire cutters for removing cable ties 3 Disassemble the Chassis Gain access to the IR sensor by disassembling the monitor s metal chassis as follows Step Description 1 Unplug the battery pack from the Portable Monitor 2 Remove the Monitor and its battery pack from the soft carrying case 3 Remove a total of 10 screws from the l...

Page 3: ...an analog potentiometer which is used to adjust the IR emitter drive level This component is only present on older models that do not have the software Digipot feature which enables IR emitter adjustments via the keypad display rather than the R37 potentiometer Figure 4 R37 Component On Non Digipot Models Only 6 Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 while performing the following steps to remove the old ...

Page 4: ...dels without the purge air bladder bag 9 Pull the 10 pin and 12 pin electrical connectors from their sockets on the IR sensor Note that these connectors may have been secured in place for shipping purposes with hot glue or wire ties As necessary carefully pry the hot glue from each connector or cut off the wire ties 10 Pull the tubing from the gas inlet and gas outlet fittings on the IR sensor 11 ...

Page 5: ...rce is located on the right and that the gas fittings are facing upwards 15 Reconnect the tubing that was removed in step 8 to the gas inlet and gas out fittings on the IR sensor 16 Plug the 12 conductor ribbon cable from IR SOURCE connector J5 on the main board into the 12 pin IR emitter connector 17 Plug the 10 conductor ribbon cable from DET connector J6 on the main board into the 10 pin IR sen...

Page 6: ...isplay the IR emitter adjustment screen 29 Change the IR emitter drive level to a value between 325 and 350 mW by using the UP DOWN arrow keys in newer models If the R37 pot located on main PCB board is present in older models change the drive level by adjusting R37 clockwise 30 Press the ESC button and then proceed to the next section and adjust the DIGIPOT as necessary 7 Adjust the IR Sensor Vol...

Page 7: ...Table 2 using the keypad buttons Press ENTER to save the new value 36 Scroll to EDIT LP and press ENTER Enter the previously recorded LOKCAL value from Table 2 using the keypad buttons Press ENTER to save the new value 37 Scroll to EDIT HP and press ENTER Enter the previously recorded HIKCAL value from Table 2 using the keypad buttons Press ENTER to save the new value 38 Press the ESC button twice...

Page 8: ...sor Replacement 8 Instruction 3015 5508 Rev 2 World Headquarters 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington PA 15068 7074 USA Toll Free 1 800 736 4666 Phone 1 724 334 5000 Fax 1 724 334 5001 Website www MyBacharach com E mail help MyBacharach com ...

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