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Intro
The Quick Reference Guide provide basic information for the Honeywell BW™ MicroClip X3 and
Honeywell BW™ MicroClip XL.
For complete operating instructions, refer to the Honeywell BW™ MicroClip User Manual provided in
https://
safety.honeywell.com
. The Honeywell BW™ MicroClip (“the detector”) warns of hazardous gas at levels above
user-defined alarm setpoints.
The detector is a personal safety device. It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm.
What’s in the box
• Detector
• Calibration Cap
• Battery Charging Adapter
• QRG + Certificate
Safety Info - Read First
Use the detector only as specified in this manual and the reference guide, otherwise the protection provided by
the detector may be impaired.
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WARNING
This instrument contains a lithium polymer battery.
Dispose of lithium cells immediately. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Do not mix with the solid
waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler.
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AVERTISSEMENT
Cet appareil contient une batterie au lithium polymère.
Mettez immédiatement au rebut les piles au lithium usagées. Veillez à ne jamais les démonter ou les jeter au
feu.
Ne les mélangez pas aux autres déchets solides. Les piles usagées doivent être éliminées par un centre de
recyclage agréé ou par un centre de traitement de matières dangereuses.
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CAUTION
• Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety.
• For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only.
• Charge the detector before first time use. Honeywell recommends the detector be charged after every workday.
• Before using the detector, refer to Sensor Poisons and Contaminants in the User Manual.
• Calibrate the detector before first-time use and then on a regular schedule, depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants.
Honeywell recommends calibrating at least once every 180 days (6 months).
• The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a different combustible gas in the %LEL range, calibrate the
sensor using the appropriate gas.
• Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA International.
• Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas and in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen.
• It is recommended that the combustible sensor be checked with a known concentration of calibration gas after any exposure to contaminants/
poisons such as, sulfur compounds, silicon vapors, halogenated compounds, etc.
• Honeywell recommends to bump test the sensors before each day’s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a
gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated. Calibrate if the readings
are not within the specified limits.
• Caution: High off-scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration.
• Any rapid up scaling reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond the upper scale limit, which
can be hazardous.
• Extended exposure of the Honeywell BW™ MicroClip to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress a detector element that
can seriously affect its performance. If an alarm occurs due to a high concentration of combustible gases, calibrate the detector. If necessary,
replace the sensor.
• Protect the combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds, silicones, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
• Sensor exposure to certain organic vapors (such as leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons) may temporarily inhibit sensor performance.
After exposure, a bump test or calibration is recommended.
• For use only in potentially explosive atmospheres where oxygen concentrations do not exceed 20.9% (v/v).
• Products may contain materials that are regulated for transportation under domestic and international dangerous goods regulations. Return
product in compliance with appropriate dangerous goods regulations. Contact freight carrier for further instructions.
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MISES EN GARDE
• Avertissement : Le remplacement d’un composant de l’appareil peut compromettre la sécurité intrinsèque du détecteur. Mise en garde: Pour des
raisons de sécurité, cet appareil doit être utilisé et entretenu par du personnel qualifié uniquement. Lisez attentivement le manuel avant d’utiliser
l’appareil ou d’en assurer l’entretien et assurez-vous d’en avoir bien compris les instructions.
• Chargez le détecteur avant sa première utilisation. Honeywell recommande de recharger le détecteur après chaque journée d’utilisation.
• Avant toute utilisation du détecteur, reportez-vous à la section.
• Étalonnez le détecteur avant sa première utilisation, puis de manière régulière, en fonction de l’utilisation et de l’exposition du capteur aux poisons
et autres contaminants. Honeywell recommande d’effectuer un étalonnage au moins une fois tous les 180 jours (6 mois).
• Le capteur de gaz combustibles est étalonné en usine au méthane, à une concentration de 50 % de la LIE. Si le contrôle porte sur un autre gaz
combustible dans la plage de % LIE, étalonnez le capteur en utilisant le gaz approprié.
• Sur cet appareil, seule la détection de gaz combustibles a fait l’objet d’une évaluation des performances par CSA International.
• Veillez à effectuer l’étalonnage dans une zone sûre, exempte de gaz dangereux, et dans une atmosphère contenant 20,9 % d’oxygène.
• Si le capteur de gaz combustibles a été exposé à des contaminants/poisons (composés de soufre, vapeurs de silicium, produits halogénés, etc.),
il est conseillé de vérifier son bon fonctionnement en le mettant en présence d’une concentration connue d’un gaz.
• Avant chaque utilisation quotidienne, Honeywell recommande d’effectuer un test fonctionnel des capteurs afin de vérifier qu’ils réagissent bien aux
gaz présents, en exposant le détecteur à une concentration de gaz supérieure aux seuils d’alarme. Vérifiez manuellement que les alarmes sonore et
visuelle sont activées. Étalonnez l’appareil si les relevés ne sont pas conformes aux limites spécifiées.
• Mise en garde : Des relevés élevés hors échelle peuvent indiquer la présence d’une concentration explosive.
• Toute mesure en rapide augmentation suivie d’une diminution ou d’une mesure fantaisiste peut indiquer une concentration de gaz au-delà de la limite
d’échelle supérieure, risquant donc d’être dangereuse.
• Une exposition prolongée du Honeywell BW™ MicroClip à certaines concentrations de gaz combustibles et dans certaines atmosphères peut nuire
à l’élément de détection et altérer gravement ses performances. Étalonnez le détecteur après toute exposition à des concentrations élevées de gaz
combustibles ayant déclenché son alarme. Si nécessaire, remplacez le capteur.
• Protégez le capteur de gaz combustibles contre toute exposition aux composés de plomb, aux silicones et aux hydrocarbures chlorés.
• L’exposition du capteur à certaines vapeurs organiques (comme l’essence au plomb ou les hydrocarbures halogénés) peut altérer temporairement son
bon fonctionnement. Il est recommandé de procéder à un test fonctionnel ou à un étalonnage après toute exposition.
• Cet appareil est destiné uniquement à une utilisation dans des atmosphères potentiellement explosives, dans lesquelles la concentration d’oxygène
ne dépasse pas 20,9 % (v/v).
• Les produits peuvent contenir des matériaux qui sont réglementés pour le transport en vertu des règlements nationaux et internationaux
de marchandises dangereuses. Retourner le produit conformément à la réglementation sur les marchandises dangereuses appropriées.
Contactez transporteur de fret pour plus d’instructions.
Parts of the Honeywell BW™ MicroClip
Item
Description
1
IntelliFlash
2
Visual alarm indicators (LEDs)
3
Alligator clip
4
Charging connector / IR interface
5
Pushbutton
6
Carbon monoxide (CO) sensor
7
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor
8
Oxygen (O2) sensor
9
Combustible (LEL) sensor
10
Audible alarm
11
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Display Elements
Item
Description
1
Alarm condition
2
Automatically span sensor
3
Gas cylinder
4
Gas identifier bars
5
Battery life indicator
6
Stealth mode
7
Numeric value
8
Automatically zero sensor
Calibration
Procedure
Display
Procedure
Display
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Caution
Calibrate only in a safe area that
is free of hazardous gas in an
atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen.
1. Press and hold
○
as the detector
performs the
OFF
countdown.
Continue holding
○
when the
LCD briefly deactivates.
4. When
is displayed
and
flashes, connect the
gas cylinder and apply gas at a
flow rate of 250 to 500 ml/min.
After a sufficient amount of gas
has been detected (approximately
30 seconds), the detector
beeps,
is displayed, and
flashes while the
detector completes the calibration.
2. The LCD then activates again and
performs the
CAL
countdown.
Continue holding
○
until the
countdown is complete to enter
calibration.
5. The LCD displays
CAL DUE
. Next,
a screen displays showing the
number of days remaining before
calibration is due for each sensor.
The LCD then displays the earliest
calibration due date, as some
sensors require more frequent
calibrations.
3.
flashes while the
detector zeroes all of the sensors
and calibrates the oxygen sensor.
If a sensor fails to auto zero,
it cannot be calibrated. When
auto zero is complete, the LCD
displays
APPLY GAS
.
Note:
Only use the calibration cap during the calibration span process
and for bump tests.
Wind currents may cause false readings and poor calibrations.
Do not calibrate the detector during or immediately after charging is
complete.
Bump Test
Use a premium-grade gas. Use gases approved by the National Institute
of Standards and Technology.
Do not use a gas cylinder that is past its expiration date.
Note:
To perform an automated bump test, refer to the
IntelliDoX User Manual.
1. Connect the calibration hose to the 0.5 l/min regulator on the gas cylinder.
For use with the IntelliDoX, use a demand flow regulator.
Note:
Cylinders that are used with a demand flow regulator must meet the
following maximum inlet pressure specifications:
• Disposable cylinders 0-1000 psig/70 bar
• Refillable cylinders 0-3000 psig/207 bar
2. Connect the calibration hose to the calibration cap.
3. Attach the calibration cap to the detector.
4. Apply gas. Verify the visual and audible alarms activate.
5. Close the regulator and remove the calibration cap from the detector.
Note:
The detector will temporarily remain in alarm until the gas clears from the sensors.
6. Disconnect the hose from the calibration cap and the regulator.
Note:
Only use the calibration cap during calibration and bump test.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Alarms
If
Stealth
mode is enabled, the audible and visual alarms are disabled. Only the vibrator alarm activates.
Alarm
Display
Alarm
Display
Low Alarm
• Slow siren
• Slow alternating flash
•
and gas bar flash
• Vibrator alarm activates
TWA Alarm
• Slow siren
• Slow alternating flash
•
and gas bar flash
• Vibrator alarm activates
High Alarm
• Fast siren
• Fast alternating flash
•
and gas bar flash
• Vibrator alarm activates
STEL Alarm
• Fast siren
• Fast alternating flash
•
and gas bar flash
• Vibrator alarm activates
Multi-Gas Alarm
• Alternating low and high alarm
siren and flash
•
and gas bars flash
• Vibrator alarm activates
Over Limit (OL) Alarm
• Fast siren and alternating flash
•
and gas bar flash
• Vibrator alarm activates
•
OL
displays
Sensor Alarm
• During startup Error
[sensor
name]
displays
• During normal operation
Err
displays
Confidence Beep and
IntelliFlash
• One beep and flash every second
Note: Confidence Beep and
IntelliFlash automatically deactivate
during low battery alarm, self-test
fail, calibration fail, bump test fail, or
an alarm event.
Low Battery Alarm
• Sequence of 10 rapid sirens
and alternating flashes with 7
seconds of silence in between
(continues for 15 minutes)
•
and
flash,
LOW BAT
displays, and the
vibrator alarm activates
• After 15 minutes of the Low
Battery alarm, the Automatic
Shutdown Alarm sequence
begins
•
O F F
d i s p l a y s b e f o r e
deactivating
Automatic Shutdown Alarm
• Sequence of 10 rapid sirens and
alternating flashes with 1 second
of silence in between (sequence
reactivates seven times)
•
LOW BAT
and
display,
and vibrator alarm activates
•
OFF
displays before deactivating
Note:
Alarms can be set to latching or non-latching. To enable/disable
latching, select/deselect
Latching Alarms
in software menu. Local
regulations may require a latching alarm.
If
Low Alarm Acknowledge
is enabled and a low alarm occurs, press
○
to disable the audible alarm. The visual and vibrator alarms remain
activated. If the alarm escalates to a high, STEL, or TWA alarm, the audible
alarm reactivates.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery
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WARNING
Only the manufacturer can replace the rechargeable battery.
Failure to adhere to this caution can lead to fire and/or explosion.
Charge only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas and
within temperatures of 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C).
The charging adapter is specific to your region.
Use of the charging adapter outside your region will damage
the charger and the detector.
Do not calibrate during or immediately after charging.
To charge:
1. Deactivate the detector. Insert the charging adapter plug into an AC outlet.
2. Connect the charging adapter to the detector IR interface.
3. Charge the battery.
4. Charge the battery after each workday
5. Normal charge: 5-6 Hours
First-time charge:
• XL-X3: 5-6 hours
Normal charge:
• XL-X3: 5-6 hours
Warranty:
• XL: 2 years including sensors.
• X3: 3 years including sensors.
Specifications
Instrument dimensions
:
• XL-X3: 11.25 x 6.00 x 3.22 cm (4.4 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.)
Weight:
• XL: 190 g (6.7 oz.)
• X3: 179 g (6.3 oz.)
Operating temperature:
-4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C),
Storage temperature:
-40°F to +122°F (-40°C to +50°C)
Operating humidity:
0% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Alarm setpoints:
May vary by region and are user defined. All setpoints automatically display during the startup
self-test.
Detection range:
• H2S: 0 - 100 ppm (1 / 0.1 ppm increments)
• CO: 0 - 500 ppm (1 ppm increments)
• O2: 0 - 30.0% vol. (0.1% vol. increments)
• Combustible (LEL): 0 - 100% (1% LEL increments) or 0 - 5.0% v/v methane
Indication Error:
LEL: ± 5% FS; H2S: ± 5x10-6; CO: ± 10%; O2: ± 3% FS. 1ppm =1 μmol/mol
Sensor type:
H2S, CO, O2: Single plug-in electrochemical cell Combustibles: Plug-in catalytic bead
O2 measuring principle:
Capillary controlled concentration sensor or oxygen pump.
Alarm conditions:
TWA alarm, STEL alarm, low alarm, high alarm, multi-gas alarm, over limit (OL) alarm, low
battery alarm, confidence beep, automatic shutdown alarm.
Audible alarm:
95 dB at 30 cm (1 ft.) (100 dB typical) variable pulsed beeper
Visual alarm:
Red light-emitting diodes (LED)
Display:
Alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD)
Backlight:
Activates for 5 seconds when the pushbutton is pressed and during an alarm condition unless stealth
mode is enabled.
Self-test:
Initiated during activation
Calibration:
Automatic zero and automatic span
Oxygen sensor:
Automatic span on activation (enable/disable)
Typical Battery Life*:
• XL-X3: 18 hours. Recharges in less than 6 hours
*Approximately 20% capacity loss is normal with lithium polymer batteries after 750 charge cycles. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for additional
information.
Cold Weather Battery Life**:
• XL-X3: 12 hours at -4°F / -20°C
**Battery is guaranteed to have 12 hour runtime during warranty period under normal operating temperature of -4°F / -20°C to 122°F/50°C.
Approvals
Approved by CSA to both U.S. and Canadian Standards
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 157 and C22.2 152
ANSI/UL - 913 and ANSI/ISA - 12.13.01 Part 1
CSA:
Class I, Division 1, Group A, B, C, and D
ATEX:
CE 0539 II 1 G Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga
DEKRA 19ATEX0025 , EN IEC 60079-0:2018,
EN 60079-1:2014, EN 60079-11:2012
IECEx:
Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga IECEx CSA 05.0015
IEC 60079-0:2011, IEC 60079-1:2014,
IEC 60079-11:2011
ANZEx:
Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga ANZEx 08.3057X
UKCA:
XXXXX Sira 21
Manufacturers
RAE Systems Inc. (MicroClip XT/XL)
990 East Huiwang Road, Jiading
District, Shanghai, China 201815
Tel: = +86-21-69522616
BW Technologies by Honeywell (MicroClip XL/X3
)
4411 6th Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta,
Canada T2G 4E8
Ademco de Juarez (MicroClip XL/X3)
Ave. Val Del Cedro 1681,
Parque Industrial Intermex
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua 32574, Mexico
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 Canadian EMI requirements. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Factory Calibration Certificate
We are committed to providing quality product. This instrument has undergone rigorous testing throughout its
manufacture. This is the final report by the people that take pride in the products they build.
This instrument has been factory inspected, tested, and calibrated in accordance with the conditions and
requirements of our registered Quality System, Operating Standards, and Sales Agreements.
All calibration gases are traceable to a known national standard.
Refer to your product user manual to determine the recommended calibration frequency.
Place Factory Calibration
Certification here
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