Heath-consultants Personal Surveyor (PS200 Series) Manual de usuario

User’s ManualPS200

viii USER HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1-1 1.2 FEATURES 1-4 1.3 DATA LOGGING 1-5 1.3.1 Archiving Stored Readings 1-6 1.4

ix CONTENTS 2.2.6 Bump Due Date (Option) 2-6 2.2.7 Calibration Due Date 2-7 2.2.8 Service Due Date (Option) 2-8 2.2.9 Select Calibration Gas (O

x USER HANDBOOK 3.3 INITIATING A MANUAL BUMP TEST 3-2 3.4 APPLYING TEST GAS 3-3 3.5 QUICK / FULL BUMP TEST 3-4 3.5.1 Quick Bump Test 3-4 3.5.2

xi CONTENTS 4.5.4 Low Flow - (Pumped instruments only) 4-12 4.5.5 Flow Fault (Pumped Instruments Only) 4-12 4.5.6 Calibration Required 4-13 4.5.

xii USER HANDBOOK CALIBRATION 7-1 7.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 7-1 7.2 CALIBRATION VALIDITY 7-2 ACCESSORIES 8-1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9-1 9.1 TRAINI

xiii CONTENTS CONSTRUCTION A-2 IP RATING A-2 RESPONSE TIMES (T90) A-2 INDEX i

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1-1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The GMI PS200 series combines quality, ruggedness and advanced technology in a user friendly,

1-2 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 1-1 PS200 Series Instrument The PS200 Series has the ability to detect up to four (4) of the following gases simultaneously:

1-3 INTRODUCTION Fig. 1-2 Display Example (4-Gas) Note: If configured with less sensors, the character size is adjusted accordingly to maximise the d

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1-4 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 1-4 ‘OK’ Display Example (4-Gas) Note: This Handbook describes the operation of a standard 4-gas instrument. On other models,

1-5 INTRODUCTION • Motion sensor to detect movement and activate alarms in a ‘man down’ situation. • Alphanumeric display with screen backlighting.

1-6 USER HANDBOOK 1.3.1 Archiving Stored Readings Stored readings can be downloaded from the PS200 series instrument to a PC, using the standard char

1-7 INTRODUCTION 1.7 CERTIFICATION The PS200 series instrument is certified as follows: Note: Check instrument labels for actual certification. ATEX

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2-1 OPERATION 2 OPERATION 2.1 OPERATING PROCEDURE CAUTION: The GMI PS200 instrument can be supplied with a flammable gas sensor. This sensor is des

2-2 USER HANDBOOK • The instrument is within the calibration period you have decided is necessary for your application. • If oxygen sensor is fitted

2-3 OPERATION Fig. 2-1 PS200 Switch ON 2.2.1 Instrument Identification During warm-up, the instrument display identifies the serial number,

2-4 USER HANDBOOK 2.2.2 Battery Status Provides the user with the battery charge level, as shown in previous display. This will be indicated by a bat

2-5 OPERATION If configured to ‘SELECT AT START’, i.e. during the instrument warm-up cycle, the user can enable or disable this feature from operation

i COPYRIGHT COPYRIGHT This bbbok is copyright of Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd (GMI) and the information contained within is for use only wit

2-6 USER HANDBOOK 2.2.6 Bump Due Date (Option) This configurable option is disabled by default but can be configured to either, indicate briefly that

2-7 OPERATION Further details are available in the ‘CONFIGURATION HANDBOOK’ CD-ROM (Part No. 64193). 2.2.7 Calibration Due Date The calibration due d

2-8 USER HANDBOOK To abort the warm-up routine and automatically switch the instrument OFF, press the Left Hand (LH) button once. Alternatively, a co

2-9 OPERATION 2.2.9 Select Calibration Gas (Option) This configurable option is available to allow the user to measure a different flammable gas from

2-10 USER HANDBOOK 2.2.10 Sensor Confirmation Check The symbol appears adjacent to each sensor type to confirm that the sensor has been zeroed corr

2-11 OPERATION A faulty LEL sensor zero reading is shown in Fig 2-14: Fig. 2-14 Acknowledge Alarm A configurable option is available to force the

2-12 USER HANDBOOK 2.2.11 Memory Fault During warm-up, if the ‘MEMORY FAULT’ screen is displayed, as illustrated in Fig. 2-16, the instrument has det

2-13 OPERATION 3-Gas 4-Gas Fig. 2-17 Normal Operating Display 2.3 SWITCH THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT ON / OFF The display screen backligh

2-14 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 2-18 Normal Operating Display Press the Right Hand (RH) button again, while the screen light is ON, to view the maximum gas

2-15 OPERATION The example in Fig. 2-20 illustrates the minimum (MIN) gas values stored in a 4-gas instrument. Fig. 2-20 Minimum Gas Values 3) These

ii USER HANDBOOK SAFETY • The instrument must be regularly serviced and calibrated by fully trained personnel in a safe area thus user adjustment is

2-16 USER HANDBOOK 2.6 ALARMS RESET OR ACKNOWLEDGE When the instrument detects an alarm set point has been reached, the audible, visual and vibrating

2-17 OPERATION 2.7 REMOTE SAMPLING (with pump option) Remote sensing is possible with the internal electric pump option, or by using a hand aspirator

2-18 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 2-22 Pump Symbol Displayed 2.8 SELF TEST The PS200 series instrument has the ability to perform a self test. The test can be

2-19 OPERATION 2.9 SWITCH THE INSTRUMENT OFF Press and hold both the Left Hand (LH) button and the Right Hand (RH) button to switch the instrument

2-20 USER HANDBOOK

3-1 MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS 3.1 BACKGROUND A bump test verifies sensor response and alarm operation by exposing the instrum

3-2 USER HANDBOOK 3.2 MANUAL BUMP OPTIONS The PS200 series provides two bump test options, QUICK and FULL. The QUICK bump test validates that the ala

3-3 MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS Fig. 3-2 Apply Gas Screen (4-gas model) 3.4 APPLYING TEST GAS Apply the test gas to the instrument (via the Direct

3-4 USER HANDBOOK 3.5 QUICK / FULL BUMP TEST This stage of the bump test is dependent on whether QUICK or FULL bump is configured. 3.5.1 Quick Bump T

3-5 MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS Note: The audible, visual and vibrating alarms activate for 2 seconds only (default setting) when activated during the

iii COPYRIGHT AREAS OF USE Exposure to certain chemicals can result in a loss of sensitivity of the flammable sensor. Where such environments are know

3-6 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 3-6 Bump Test Fail If an instrument fails a bump test, then a full re-calibration is necessary.

4-1 ALARMS ALARMS CAUTION: HIGH OFF-SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION. 4.1 GAS ALARMS Gas alarms are enabled when the instrumen

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4-3 ALARMS 4.1.1 Flammable LEL Alarm Limit Two alarm levels, ‘HI’ and ‘HIHI’, are available, each with different pitch and tone. All alarms are user c

4-4 USER HANDBOOK Note: The toxic gas alarm levels – instantaneous, STEL and LTEL are set at the time of instrument manufacture. It is important that

4-5 ALARMS Fig. 4-2 ‘HIHI’ Alarm Note: See the ‘CONFIGURATION HANDBOOK’ CD-ROM (Part No. 64193) for further information. 4.2 ACKNOWLEDGE GAS ALAR

4-6 USER HANDBOOK Latching: If audible alarm has been muted and if gas concentration during that time falls below alarm set point, visual alarm requi

4-7 ALARMS A timer, counting down from 10 seconds to zero, is displayed together with the message ‘GET OUT’ alternating with ‘HIGH GAS’, as shown in F

4-8 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 4-5 Low Battery Warning The instrument battery must be re-charged. Note: Gas alarms continue to operate after the ‘LOW BATTER

4-9 ALARMS 4.5.2 Zero Fault A “ZERO FAULT” warning and a flashing spanner symbol appears after warm-up if the instrument is switched on in the prese

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4-10 USER HANDBOOK 4.5.3 Sensor Fault Note: The PS200 instrument features continual toxic sensor integrity detection. This may generate a sensor fau

4-11 ALARMS Fig. 4-9 Check Fault 3) If a “ZERO FAULT” warning and a flashing spanner symbol appear, alternating with an LEL gas value as shown in

4-12 USER HANDBOOK 4.5.4 Low Flow - (Pumped instruments only) If there is a restricted flow, a “LOW FLOW” warning flashes in the display, the display

4-13 ALARMS Fig. 4-12 Flow Fault 4.5.6 Calibration Required If the instrument requires calibration then during warm-up, a ‘CALIBRATION OVERDUE’ warn

4-14 USER HANDBOOK Press the Left Hand (LH) button once to abort the warm-up routine and automatically switch OFF the instrument. Alternatively, durin

4-15 ALARMS 4.6 ‘MAN DOWN’ (MOTION SENSOR) ALARM The motion sensor alarm can be configured ‘NOT USED’ (default), ‘SELECT AT START’ or ‘ALWAYS ON’ ,

4-16 USER HANDBOOK When a ‘Man Down’ alarm condition is activated, following the pre-alarm, the display backlight flashes red, as illustrated in Fig.

5-1 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 5.1 CLEANING CAUTION: Do not use polishes containing silicon or solvent to clean the instrument as the

5-2 USER HANDBOOK 5.2.1 Replace Sensor Hydrophobic Filter 1) Using a No.1 Pozidrive® screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw and remove the filter co

5-3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 3) Fit a new Hydrophobic Filter (Part No. 64254). 4) Carefully place the hydrophobic filter in position over the instrument

v RECORD OF REVISIONS REVISION RECORD Date Issue Description Of Change 08/07/2011 1 New User Handbook 20/09/2011 2 Revised to incorporate effect o

5-4 USER HANDBOOK 1) Using a No.1 Pozidrive® screwdriver, unscrew then remove the 2 Pozi Pan screws then remove the inlet nozzle complete with inlet

5-5 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Fig. 5.3 In-line Hydrophobic Filter To replace the filter, proceed as follows: 1) Unscrew the luer fitting from one side of

5-6 USER HANDBOOK

6-1 RECHARGE BATTERY RECHARGE BATTERY 6.1 RECHARGE INSTRUMENT BATTERY Use only GMI chargers to recharge PS200 series instruments. WARNING: Charging

6-2 USER HANDBOOK 2) Charging up to five (5) instruments in the 5-Way Charger (Part No. 64138) supplied complete with universal PSU (Part No. 64299).

6-3 RECHARGE BATTERY the clip in direction of arrows as illustrated, engaging tongue on clip in instrument locating slot until firmly seated. Fit stan

6-4 USER HANDBOOK 6.1.2 Recharge Instrument using the 5-way Charger The 5-way charger (Part No. 64138) allows the user to charge up to five PS200 ins

6-5 RECHARGE BATTERY 6.1.3 Recharge Instrument using the 12V / 24V In-Vehicle Charging Adaptor The 12V to 24V DC USB In-Vehicle Charging

6-6 USER HANDBOOK MINI-USB to USBCABLE(incl. in Part No. 64247 Mains Adaptor)CHARGING COMMS CLIP(Part No. 64260)Fig. 6-4 Connect Cable to Charging /

7-1 CALIBRATION CALIBRATION 7.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The instrument has been calibrated for particular gases. Where any doubt exists the product shoul

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7-2 USER HANDBOOK 7.2 CALIBRATION VALIDITY Calibration validity remains the responsibility of the user. Under normal operating conditions a 12 month

8-1 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Accessories supplied with the instrument Part Number Description 64260 Charging / Comms Clip (mini-USB) 64247 Mains Adap

8-2 USER HANDBOOK Part Number Description 66478 Hand Aspirator c/w 3.0 metres (9ft.9in.) tubing 64118 PVC Sample Line Tubing - per metre 66112 Sam

8-3 ACCESSORIES Gas Kits for Auto Bump / Calibration Station (Cylinder / Regulator / Tubing) Part Number Description 99146 Combi Test Gas Cylinder (

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9-1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.1 TRAINING Training courses are available on all GMI products. Contact GMI Marketing Department

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A-1 TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS Typical operating parameters are as follows: Gas Range Resolution Range LEL 0 to 100%

A-2USER HANDBOOKTYPICAL FLOW RATE INFORMATIONPumped Instruments: Nominal pump flow rate is 0.5 to 0.7litres per min. Max. 30 metres (97ft.)sample lin

i INDEX INDEX Symbols 5-way Charger 6-4 A ACCESSORIES 8-1 ACKNOWLEDGE 2-16 ACKNOWLEDGE GAS ALARMS 4-5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9-1 ALARM CONFIRMATI

vii CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT i LIABILITY i MODIFICATION NOTICES i SOFTWARE i DISPOSAL ADVICE i SAFETY ii AREAS OF USE iii SPECIAL CONDI

ii USER HANDBOOK Calibration Required 4-13 CALIBRATION VALIDITY 7-2 CERTIFICATION 1-7 Certification Marks 1-7 Charger, 5-way 6-4 CLEANING 5-1 CON

iii INDEX Flow, Low 4-12 FLOW RATE INFORMATION A-2 FULL BUMP TEST 3-4 G GAS ALARMS 4-1, 4-5 Gas, Calibration 2-9 GAS OVER-RANGE ALARM 4-6 GAS, T

iv USER HANDBOOK M MAINTENANCE, OPERATOR 5-1 MAN DOWN 4-15 Man Down 2-4 MANUAL BUMP OPTIONS 3-2 MANUAL BUMP TEST 3-2 MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS 3

v INDEX Power Source A-2 PROCEDURE, OPERATING 2-1 PROPERTIES, PHYSICAL A-1 Pump Option 2-17 Q QUICK / FULL BUMP TEST 3-4 QUICK BUMP TEST 3-4 R RA

vi USER HANDBOOK Signal, Confidence 2-16 SOFTWARE i SOURCE, POWER A-2 Source, Power A-2 STABILISATION TIME A-2 Status, Battery 2-4 STEL 4-3 ST

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