BW GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual
GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Gas Detector
User Manual
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Table of Contents
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Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Gases Monitored …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Safety Information – Read First………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 aCautions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Sensor Poisons and Contaminants …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Getting Started ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Screen Elements …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Buttons ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Activating the Detector ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
Self-Tests………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Battery Test ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Datalogging (Optional)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Pump Test ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Due-Lock Enabled …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Force Calibration Enabled ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Bump Daily Enabled ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
Self-Test Pass …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 Self Test Fail……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 Battery Test ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Datalogger Operation (Optional)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 Deactivating the Detector………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
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User Options Menu ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Exit User Options Menu ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Options Menu…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Backlight ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Confidence Beep …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Due-Lock ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Latched Alarms ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Passcode Protect…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Safe Display………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Sensor Configuration ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Sensor Enable/Disable …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Span Gas Value…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 STEL Period …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 TWA Method …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Resolution …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 %Vol CO2 (CO2 Sensors Only)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 %Vol CH4 (LEL Sensors Only)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Correction Factor (CF) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Logger Option ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 Clock Option ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 Language Selection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 Tech Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 Sensors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 Initialize ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 Force Calibration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 Bump Daily …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 Stealth Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 38
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Sleep Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 Alarms ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40
Gas Exposures Computed …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43 Viewing Gas Exposures ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43 Clearing Gas Exposures ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 Gas Alarm Setpoints …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 Viewing the Alarm Setpoints ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Stopping a Gas Alarm …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 46 Sensor Alarm …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 Pump Alarm ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 46 Low Battery Alarm………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 Automatic Deactivation Alarm ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 Bump Test…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47 Performing a Bump Test ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48 Guidelines …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48 Diagnostics Testing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49 Applying Gas to the Sensors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50
Single Gas Calibration Cap …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50 Calibration Procedure …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 51
Start Calibration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52 Auto Zero and Oxygen (O2) Sensor Calibration …………………………………………………………………………………………. 52 Zero CO2 (GasAlertMicro 5 IR only) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 52 Passcode Protect Activated …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 53 Auto Span …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 54 Successful Span ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 56
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Setting the Calibration Due Date ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57 Alarm Setpoints …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 58 Setting the Remaining Alarm Setpoints …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 60 Finish Calibration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 60 Verification ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 61 Unsuccessful Span ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61 Pump ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 64 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 64 Identifying the Pump …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 64 Generation 1: 116885-L3 (yellow) and 118933-L3 (black)……………………………………………………………………………. 64 Generation 2: 130916-L3 (yellow) and 130917-L3 (black)……………………………………………………………………………. 65 Installing the Pump Module …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66 Replacing the Pump Filter (Generation 2 Pump) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 67 Replacing the Pump Nozzle (Generation 2 Pump) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 68 Attaching the Auxiliary Filter ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68 Confined Space Sampling …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70 Maximum Hose Length when Confined Space Sampling…………………………………………………………………………….. 71 Datalogger ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 72 MMC/SD Card Compatibility…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 72 Inserting the MMC/SD Card …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 72 MMC/SD Card Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73 Restoring Datalog Files……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 74 Reformatting the MMC/SD Card …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 75 Import Datalogs to Fleet Manager II ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 76 Minimum PC Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 76 Importing from MicroDock II to Fleet Manager II……………………………………………………………………………………………… 76 Import to Fleet Manager II Using a Card Reader …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 76
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View Datalog Files in Spreadsheets ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 77 Example of a Datalog Spreadsheet ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 78
Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 81 Battery Cautions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 81 Charging the Battery …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 81 Replacing the Alkaline Batteries …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 82 Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 83 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83 Photoionization Detector (PID) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 85 Clean or Replace the Lamp …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 85 Replace the Lamp………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 86 Replace the Electrode Stack …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 87 WEEE Battery Directive ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 87 Removal and Disposal of the Battery Pack………………………………………………………………………………………………… 87 Removal and Disposal of the Coin Cell …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 87
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 89 Replacement Parts and Accessories ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 95 Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 97
General Specifications for Datalogger Units …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 100 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Downloadable Datalogger ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 101 PID Correction Factor (CF) Library……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 102
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List of Figures
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Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
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Screen Elements ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
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Applying Gas to the Sensors ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 50
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Single Gas Calibration Cap ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
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Removing the Single Gas Calibration Cap ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 51
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Installing the Pump Module ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66
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Replacing the Pump Filter (Generation 2 Pump)……………………………………………………………………………………. 67
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Replacing the Pump Nozzle ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 68
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Attaching the Auxiliary Filter ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 68
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Attaching the Filter Cord……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 69
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Attaching the Sample Probe……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 70
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Inserting/Removing the MMC/SD Card ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73
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Replacing the Alkaline Batteries………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 82
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Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 83
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Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 84
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Parts of the PID ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 86
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List of Tables
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Gases Monitored ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
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Sensor Poisons and Contaminants ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
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International Symbols ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
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Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
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Screen Elements ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
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Button ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
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Alarms …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40
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Computed Gas Exposures …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43
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Gas Alarm Setpoints …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44
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OSHA Sample Factory Alarm Setpoints……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
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Applying Gas to the Sensors ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 50
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Single Gas Calibration Cap ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
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Time Required to Span ………………………………