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USER GUIDE 

 

VERSION 3.0 

SOFTWARE VERSION (707074) 40.07 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SEM5000

Page 1: ...1 USER GUIDE VERSION 3 0 SOFTWARE VERSION 707074 40 07 ...

Page 2: ... the pneumatic circuit Pump OFF 12 4 5 2 Restarting the pump operation 13 5 SETTING FUNCTION 14 5 1 MEASUREMENT RANGE 14 5 1 1 Methane measurement 14 5 1 2 Measure in absolute mode ABS and relative mode REL 14 5 2 ACOUSTIC AND VISUAL ALARM 14 5 3 BACKLIGHT DISPLAY ILLUMINATION 15 5 4 LCD CONTRAST 15 5 5 BLUETOOTH 15 5 6 RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 15 6 MAINTENANCE 16 6 1 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK...

Page 3: ...0 is the perfect instrument for the detection and quantification of methane emissions The single dial function selector makes the SEM5000 easy to use and the large back lit LCD display provides easy to read menus and results The SEM5000 has a measuring range covering 0 to 1 000 000 PPM part per million or 100 methane concentration The SEM5000 also offers a rapid response time improving the efficie...

Page 4: ...n 1 ON OFF button Backlight 2 Function button 3 Buzzer 4 Selector Dial L LED Alarm Lights and Impact Bumpers S Strap Connectors 2 2 Connections Description 1 Gas Sample Inlet 2 GPS Antenna Connector 3 Battery Charge Connector 1 2 3 4 L S 1 2 3 ...

Page 5: ...e of view ABS absolute E2 Scale of Measurement PPM parts per million VOL volume F Bluetooth F1 Bluetooth Connected with PC Attention this icon indicates that the instrument is connected with the PC Data will be saved in the PC and not the device G of Memory Used H Gas Threshold I Information data download test results etc A B C D E F G E1 E2 H I F1 A1 A2 ...

Page 6: ...the selector dial to confirm your selection While a menu is active the value of the gas is shown in the upper right corner of the display D The threshold value of the test is shown in the lower right corner of the display H See Section 4 2 for additional information Select ESC to exit the Menu ON OFF GPS Start Test ON OFF Alarm Concentration Threshold _____ PPM Reading Interval Delete Memory LCD C...

Page 7: ...ill see the message DATA TO DOWNLOAD In order to download the data you must use the SEMsoft software The instrument will warm up and calibrate itself The warm up lasts approximately 20 seconds The instrument s functions are not available during the warm up period Once the warm up and calibration are complete the four LED lights will blink and the alarm will sound The SEM5000 is now ready to operat...

Page 8: ...e GPS has stabilized and the SEM5000 begins saving data a number will appear next to the percent symbol to indicate what percentage of the memory has been used Icon Description Icon Description GPS active but waiting for signal GPS off GPS active Save location The GPS module is a high performance receiver with the ability to track up to 20 satellites The antenna is a standard high gain vehicular t...

Page 9: ...ee times GAS Test Defines the average of the top of the concentration threshold This test is repeated three times UP WIND Defines concentrations in ambient air DOWN WIND Defines concentrations in ambient air The sequence is 1 AIR 1 2 GAS 500 1 3 AIR 2 4 GAS 500 2 5 AIR 3 6 GAS 500 3 7 UP WIND 8 DOWN WIND Attention GPS must be active to perform the tests Attention Do not switch OFF the SEM5000 duri...

Page 10: ...s finished the GAS test icon will appear The icon will appear as GAS500 or GAS250 depending you max threshold x Connect the tube of the gas cylinder to the SEM5000 inlet 1 x Press the Function button 2 to start the test GAS 500 1 x TEST STARTED will appear on the display and the pump will start x Press the Function button 2 to stop the test after you have reached a stabilized reading Attention The...

Page 11: ...o start the DOWN WIND test x TEST STARTED will appear on the display and the pump will start x Press the Function button 2 to stop the test after you have reached a stabilized reading Attention The duration of this test is min 10 seconds max 300 seconds 4 2 5 Result At the end of the DOWN WIND test the average of the three tests performed will appear on the display in the lower right sector of the...

Page 12: ...The use of accessories such as the probe can slightly reduce this flow It is then advised to only use the parts and accessories supplied by QED The gas entrance connector has a size of D2 X D4 mm A hydrophobic internal filter protects the device against any entrance of dust or water It is strongly advised to use an external dust filter in order to avoid the accumulation of dirt in the internal fil...

Page 13: ...ention if there is the interruption suspension of the operation of the pump the instrument will stop logging Near the of memory horizontal lines appear the display shows Suspension research I and the Save location icon is replaced by the Pump icon The pump icon appears in the following cases Error malfunction Manual Stop of the pump Turning off the GPS 4 5 2 Restarting the Pump Operation To turn o...

Page 14: ...REL E1 1 because it displays minor changes in the environmental concentration It acts as a contrast between the ambient concentration and the transient leak of gas In order to indicate important ambient concentrations of methane the limit of validity of the relative measurements of the concentration is 5 0 PPM It means that when the measure reaches the value of 5 0 PPM the device switches automati...

Page 15: ...d according the European and international regulations of dangerous goods Thus the device can be transported by plane following the requirements of the labelling of the package The level of the charge of the battery is indicated on the display by its own icon It exist three levels of charge The last level corresponds to the last 30 minutes of operation at 20 C The duration of the complete charge c...

Page 16: ...NANCE 6 1 Replacing the Battery Pack Warning Replace the battery pack only in a safe place Allen Key 3mm Battery pack Unscrew the four screws The picture shows the battery pack outside from its compartment 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 17: ...ur unit ben sent to QED annually for inspection and calibration The hydrophobic internal filter should be checked periodically recommended weekly during periods of heavy use It is recommended that the filer be replaced quarterly Unlock the filter counterclockwise and remove it Change the filter and reassemble clockwise ...

Page 18: ...If the error persists contact the service Display shows LASER SENSOR ERROR 130 Communication has failed Turn off and restart SEM5000 If the error persists contact the service Display shows LASER SENSOR ERROR 135 Communication has failed Turn off and restart SEM5000 If the error persists contact the service Display shows LASER SENSOR ERROR 142 Communication has failed Turn off and restart SEM5000 I...

Page 19: ...e parts on an exchange basis The decision to repair or replace will be determined by QED To maintain this warranty the purchaser must perform maintenance and calibration as prescribed in the operating manual Normal wear and tear and parts damaged by abuse misuse negligence or accidents are specifically excluded from the warranty Note Please contact Technical Support at 800 968 2026 or email landte...

Page 20: ... for Usage The charging of the batteries must be performed in a safe place with the appropriate external adapter The instrument is dedicated to measurements in ambient air or can accept gas mixture containing non corrosive chemical products In case of the presence of gas mixture except that hydrocarbon and neutral gases contact QED to verify the compatibility with the device 9 3 Testing and Mainte...

Page 21: ...ss Dimensions L x w x h 229 x 97 x 109mm Weight 1 3Kg in operation Protection level IP65 Environmental storage conditions excluding batteries Humidity 95 relative humidity Temperature 40 C to 60 C Sampling flowrate 0 8 l min 0 6 1l min User interface Large Display matrix of 240x128 Selector Dial Scroll menu for a rapid and easy selection 3 Keys for a direct activation of the functions Alarms Thres...

Page 22: ...22 Contacts QED ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS INC 2355 BISHOP CIRCLE WEST DEXTER MI 48130 800 624 2026 Web site http www landtecna com ...

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