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Reference Manual 

PhD Lite 

Multi Gas Detector

 

 

 

 

 

 

651 South Main Street 
Middletown, CT  06457  USA 
(800) 711-6776  (860) 344-1079 
Fax (860) 344-1068 
http://www.biosystems.com 
Version 4.11 p/n 13-088 
19APR2007 

 

Содержание PhD Lite

Страница 1: ...Reference Manual PhD Lite Multi Gas Detector 651 South Main Street Middletown CT 06457 USA 800 711 6776 860 344 1079 Fax 860 344 1068 http www biosystems com Version 4 11 p n 13 088 19APR2007...

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Страница 3: ...ENTIALLY DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS REFERENCE MANUAL BE READ FULLY UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED PhD Lite Reference Manual Version 4 11 Copyright 2007 by...

Страница 4: ...2 1 Operational warnings and cautions 11 2 2 On and off sequences 11 2 2 1 Start up sequence 11 2 2 1 1 Other start up screens 12 2 2 1 1 1 Non standard alarms 12 2 2 1 1 2 Warning Sensor Needs Cal 1...

Страница 5: ...3 Adjust warning alarm levels 25 3 2 6 4 The warning alarm timeout function 25 3 2 6 4 1 Adjust timeout interval 25 3 2 6 4 2 Disabling the timeout interval 26 3 3 The Calibration Menu 26 3 4 The Opt...

Страница 6: ...en sulfide 38 4 3 2 Cl2 and ClO2 Non Specific sensors 38 4 3 2 1 Cl2 Non Specific 38 4 3 2 2 ClO2 Non Specific 38 4 4 Automatic calibration 39 4 4 1 Automatic fresh air zero calibration sequence 39 4...

Страница 7: ...mple probe assembly 59 6 3 1 Changing sample probe filters 59 6 3 2 Changing sample probe tubes 59 6 4 Firmware upgrade from the Biosystems website 60 6 5 Returning your PhD Lite to Biosystems for ser...

Страница 8: ...d immediately An instrument that fails calibration may not be used until testing with known concentration test gas determines that accuracy has been restored and the instrument is once again fit for u...

Страница 9: ...ic sensors currently available for use in the PhD Lite include hydrogen sulfide H2S carbon monoxide CO sulfur dioxide SO2 phosphine PH3 ammonia NH3 chlorine Cl2 chlorine dioxide ClO2 hydrogen cyanide...

Страница 10: ...message LEL OVERRANGE will intermittently appear both the audible alarm and the flashing LED alarms will be activated and an X will appear on the LCD in the place of the numeric reading for the LEL s...

Страница 11: ...lled the instrument is capable of displaying readings for up to four different channels of detection O2 LEL CO and H2S The sensor configuration of the PhD Lite can be specified at the time of purchase...

Страница 12: ...ne units the battery compartment cover provides access to the set of three AA alkaline batteries The cover is held in by a knurled retention screw 9 Bottom surface The belt clip attaches to the bottom...

Страница 13: ...testing with known concentration test gas determines that accuracy has been restored and the instrument is once again fit for use 7 Do not reset the calibration gas concentration unless you are using...

Страница 14: ...any time Sensor ranges for individual PhD Lite sensors are given in Appendix C The procedure for changing alarm settings is discussed in section 3 2 2 Calibration Due in 30 Days After the self test an...

Страница 15: ...en see below Basic Peak Mode Gas level concentrations always displayed Access to calibration functions 3 screens available scroll by pressing the MODE button 1 Current gas readings screen see below 2...

Страница 16: ...arm latch see section 3 2 3 1 In Basic mode the information screen is also available to the user While in Basic mode the MODE button may be used to toggle back and forth between the current gas level...

Страница 17: ...for 15 minutes For the first 15 minutes after start up the TWA screen will show an X in place of the calculation After 15 minutes the TWA calculation will be shown Appendix A discusses Permissible Exp...

Страница 18: ...intrinsic safety 2 4 2 NiMH rechargeable battery The PhD Lite may be equipped with a rechargeable NiMH nickel metal hydride battery that is designed to provide up to 17 hours of continuous use betwee...

Страница 19: ...atteries or Eveready L91 size AA 1 5V Lithium batteries not CSA or ATEX approved Substitution of batteries may impair intrinsic safety 2 5 Methods of sampling The PhD Lite may be used to sample the im...

Страница 20: ...may lead to water ingress and may cause damage to the PhD Lite The pressure sensor in the sample draw pump is designed to detect pressure changes while the sample draw probe is being held in a vertic...

Страница 21: ...m the PhD Lite The audible and visual alarms will be activated and the LCD will display the message Pump Disconnect Press the MODE button to acknowledge the disconnection and resume normal diffusion o...

Страница 22: ...important information about itself to the instrument allows for a number of important PhD Lite operating benefits 2 6 1 Identification of type of sensor by instrument Sensors installed in the PhD Lit...

Страница 23: ...The PhD Lite will automatically recognize the changes that have been made upon turn on and display the Warning Needs Cal message 10 Calibrate the PhD Lite with calibration gas appropriate for the new...

Страница 24: ...alarms are self resetting unless the alarm latch is enabled With the alarm latch disabled visible and audible alarms cease when gas readings drop back below the pre set alarm levels With the alarm la...

Страница 25: ...s will then be shown ALARM LATCH SETTINGS ALARM LATCH DISABLED 3 Once the alarm latch setting is shown the up and down navigation arrows may be used to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED ALARM LATCH...

Страница 26: ...EXIT DEF HIGH ALARM LEL 10 EXIT 4 Press the MODE button at any time to exit Set Def Alarms YES NO CANCEL 5 Press the MODE button with YES highlighted to restore default alarms The instrument will then...

Страница 27: ...new warning alarm setting 3 2 6 3 Adjust warning alarm levels 1 Enter the warning alarm subdirectory of the Alarm Menu as described above in section 3 2 6 1 Use the navigation arrows to highlight ADJU...

Страница 28: ...Mode selection should be based on how much information is required the skill level of the user and the nature of the job 3 4 2 1 Overview of user modes Text Only Mode Displays OK for gas level concen...

Страница 29: ...c Mode It is possible to initiate the automatic calibration functions in order to make fresh air and span calibration adjustments Calibration procedures are discussed in detail in Chapter 4 3 4 2 4 1...

Страница 30: ...YES NO CANCEL 4 Press the MODE button with YES highlighted to save the new operating mode Note Changing modes or otherwise reprogramming the instrument is reserved for authorized employees 3 4 3 Secu...

Страница 31: ...highlighted to save the new setting 3 4 4 2 Changing the passcode To change the passcode 1 Enter the passcode subdirectory of the Options Menu as discussed in section 3 4 4 CHANGE_PASSCODE PASSCODE_ON...

Страница 32: ...5 Press the MODE button with YES highlighted to save the new language settings Langue Enregistree 3 4 6 DECIMAL Changing the precision of the toxic sensor readout Toxic gas readings may be given in f...

Страница 33: ...1 Use the navigation arrows to highlight CONTRAST CONTRAST BACKLIGHT ORIENTATION EXIT 2 Press the MODE button Contrast Adjust or EXIT 3 Adjust the contrast with the up and down navigation arrows When...

Страница 34: ...AST BACKLIGHT ORIENTATION EXIT 2 Press the MODE button Press the up or down arrow to rotate the display or to Flip Display EXIT 3 Press the MODE button when finished Save Changes YES NO CANCEL 4 Press...

Страница 35: ...1 Enter the View Menu as discussed above in section 3 6 1 Use the navigation arrows to highlight SERVICE ALARM_LEVELS BAT_VOLTAGE SERVICE VERSION EXIT 2 Press the MODE button The service information s...

Страница 36: ...bove in section 3 7 1 Use the navigation arrows to highlight SERV_DATE TIME DATE SERV_DATE EXIT 2 Press the MODE button The following screen will then be shown CHANGE_SERV_DATE SERVICE_ON OFF EXIT 3 7...

Страница 37: ...hlight the day month or year that requires adjustment NEXT LEL SERVICE NEXT 28 OCT 2003 EXIT NEXT LEL SERVICE NEXT 28 OCT 2003 EXIT 5 Use the up and down navigation arrows to change the setting NEXT L...

Страница 38: ...gas can lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings Biosystems offers calibration kits and long lasting cylinders of test gas specifically developed for easy PhD Lite calibration Use of non...

Страница 39: ...rm Make sure that the PhD Lite is located in fresh air before turning the instrument back on after a combustible sensor alarm latch condition has occurred Fresh air calibration adjustments may only be...

Страница 40: ...ue set to H2S Note The procedure for changing the calibration gas value setting for the CO Plus sensor is covered below in section 4 7 2 2 4 3 1 2 1 Relative response of the CO Plus sensor to carbon m...

Страница 41: ...nstrument will then proceed to the following screen and begin a 5 second countdown Zero Calibration Mode Adjust 5 5 To initiate the fresh air zero calibration press the MODE button before the unit fin...

Страница 42: ...prior to completion of the calibration the calibration procedure will be cancelled and the instrument will return to normal operation Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the instrument on to allow s...

Страница 43: ...cedure 4 5 1 Manual fresh air calibration procedure In some cases it will be necessary to manually fresh air calibrate the PhD Lite Manual fresh air calibrations are performed as follows 1 Turn the in...

Страница 44: ...inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings Span Cal CO 48 EXIT 8 Once the readings stabilize use the up and down navigation arrows to raise or lower the readings to match the level of the gas conce...

Страница 45: ...to highlight MENU and press the MODE button The Main Menu will then be displayed ALARMS CALIBRATION OPTIONS SCREEN VIEW TIME EXIT 5 Use the navigation arrows to highlight CALIBRATION and press the MO...

Страница 46: ...igation arrow once to highlight LEL or CH4 CALIBRATION GAS LEL 50 0 EXIT or CALIBRATION GAS CH4 2 50 EXIT 4 The up and down navigation arrows may be used to toggle between the calibration gas settings...

Страница 47: ...NO CANCEL 8 Press the MODE button with YES highlighted to save the new settings Cal Gas Values Saved Do not use multi component calibration gas mixtures containing both carbon monoxide and hydrogen s...

Страница 48: ...DE button 4 7 3 2 Disabling the calibration reminder To disable the calibration reminder follow the directions given in section 4 7 3 1 and decrease the interval to zero days Remind Cal Every day EXIT...

Страница 49: ...ink System is a data management system that downloads instrument readings calibration information and other data from Biosystems gas detectors and automatically stores them in a user specified databas...

Страница 50: ...er can be upgraded to a full user configurable datalogger at any time Call Biosystems Technical Service Department at 800 711 6776 x 509 for details 5 3 Datalogger upgrade The full datalogger option i...

Страница 51: ...ruments equipped with datalogging capability will have an additional subdirectory in the Main Menu called DATALOGGER The Datalogger Menu provides access to all user configurable datalogging options To...

Страница 52: ...ighlight exit and press the MODE button The following two screens will be shown in succession Longest Session Estimate 97h22m Save Changes YES NO CANCEL 6 Press the MODE button with YES highlighted to...

Страница 53: ...ODE button with YES highlighted to enter communication mode and enable the IrDA port Note If an IrDA link with a PC is not established within 30 seconds of the initiation of Communications Mode the Ph...

Страница 54: ...igation arrow once to highlight EXIT NEXT User 4 EXIT 13 Press the MODE button with EXIT highlighted to leave the user or location list The save changes screen will then be displayed Save Changes YES...

Страница 55: ...with the instrument through the Touch ID function in the Datalogger Menu To program a Touch ID button 1 Enter a name or location into the session memory as detailed in section 5 4 5 1 2 Enter the Dat...

Страница 56: ...r a Touch ID button 1 Enter the Touch ID Menu as described above in section 5 4 1 LOCATION_MEMORY USER_ID_MEMORY CLEAR_MEMORY EXIT 2 Use the up navigation arrow to highlight CLEAR ID BUTTON and press...

Страница 57: ...surface of the sensor cover push out yellow dust cap with a blunt tool 3b Remove sensor blank from the sensor compartment For Sensors O2 LEL CO CO Plus CO H H2S NO DUO TOX perform step 4a then procee...

Страница 58: ...s contaminated at the time the instrument was last fresh air calibrated 2 A new sensor has just been installed 3 Instrument has been dropped or banged since last turned on 4 There has been a significa...

Страница 59: ...andard accessories with every 54 26 0101 motorized pump include a package of 10 replacement filters for the pump Biosystems part number 61 001 6 2 1 Pump performance The PhD Lite automatically verifie...

Страница 60: ...he sample probe 6 2 2 Internal pump filter replacement The following procedure describes how to replace the internal pump filter Figure 6 2 2 Internal PhD Lite pump diagram 1 Remove the four bottom sc...

Страница 61: ...ny remaining particulate contaminants Sample probe filters should be replaced whenever visibly discolored due to contamination A spare filter replacement kit Biosystems part number 54 05 K0401 is incl...

Страница 62: ...rization number prior to shipment A Biosystems Instrument Service Representative will record all relevant information or special instructions at that time To ensure safe transport whenever possible pl...

Страница 63: ...ay 6 05 1123 Polycarbonite Fiber Washer 7 05 1118 Screw For Display 8 10 331 Side Grip 9 10 334 Upper Alkaline Battery housing 10 10 335 Lower Alkaline Battery housing 11 35 0240 35 0241 Alkaline Main...

Страница 64: ...sport oxygen Although very high concentrations of carbon monoxide may be acutely toxic and lead to immediate respiratory arrest or death it is the long term physiological effects due to chronic exposu...

Страница 65: ...Sulfur dioxide 0 25 PPM 0 1 PPM 54 25 04 NH3 Ammonia For software versions prior to 2 0 0 50 PPM 1 PPM 54 25 21 NH3 Ammonia 0 100 PPM 1 PPM 54 25 08 Cl2 Chlorine non specific 0 50 PPM 0 1 PPM 54 25 18...

Страница 66: ...d n d n d Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 0 5 100 20 2 20 20 60 0 2 0 0 0 n d n d Sulfur Dioxide SO2 1 1 100 1 100 50 150 0 2 n d n d 0 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 5 8 1 0 100 90 270 0 n d n d 0 n d n d Chlorine Cl2 n...

Страница 67: ...closely follow these guidelines If your operating procedures do not permit daily checking of the sensors Biosystems recommends the following procedure to establish a safe and prudent accuracy check s...

Страница 68: ...ears from date of purchase Toxi Limited 2 years after activation or 2 years after the Must Be Activated By date whichever comes first Toxi3Ltd 3 years after activation or 3 years after the Must Be Act...

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