BW Technologies GasAlert Extreme User Manual

User ManualGasAlert ExtremeSingle Gas Detector D5561/5 [English]iERP: 119065© BW Technologies 2006. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.All produ

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Contacting BW Technologies To contact BW Technologies, call: USA: 1-888-749-8878 Canada: 1-800-663-4164 Europe: +44 (0) 1

GasAlert Extreme Safety Information - Read First a Caution To avoid possible personal injury: ⇒ Warning: Substitution of components may im

GasAlert Extreme User Manual a Caution To avoid possible damage to the detector: ⇒ Do not expose the detector to electrical shock and/or severe conti

GasAlert Extreme Getting Started Getting Started The items listed below are included with the detector. If the detector is damaged or parts

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Figure 1. GasAlert Extreme Detector Table 3. GasAlert Extreme Detector Item Description 1 Visual alarm 2 Liquid crysta

GasAlert Extreme Getting Started Figure 2. Display Elements Note When enabled, the backlight option automatically activates for 3 seconds

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 5. Pushbuttons Pushbutton Description A • To activate the detector, press A. • To enable/disable the confidence b

GasAlert Extreme Activating the Detector Activating the Detector To activate the detector, press A. The detector begins a self-test. Self-

GasAlert Extreme User Manual 5. Sensor Test: The detector now tests the sensor. If the sensor test fails, the audible alarm emits a slow tone, the vi

GasAlert Extreme Activating the Detector 7. STEL Alarm Setpoint: The LCD displays the STEL alarm setpoint. Note The TWA alarm setpoint s

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability BW Technologies LP (BW) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship unde

GasAlert Extreme User Manual If calibration is past due, a warning message displays. Press C to acknowledge the warning message. Depending up

GasAlert Extreme Activating the Detector 3) Automatic Shutdown: If the pass code is not known the detector beeps and flashes eight times wh

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Deactivating the Detector Note A detector can be enabled to not deactivate by enabling a second pass code protection opti

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu When the confidence beep option is enabled in stealth mode, the detector vibrates once every 60 seconds.

GasAlert Extreme User Manual 4. Press C to select a displayed option. Note As a safety precaution, if an option is not selected within 20 seconds the

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu Clock Option The clock (CLCK) option is used to set the date (year/month/day/day of the week) and time (

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Note If an option is not selected or bypassed (confirmed) by pressing C within 10 seconds, the LCD automatically times-ou

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu 5. Press D or E to select another user option, or press C to exit the user options and return to normal

GasAlert Extreme User Manual The LCD returns to the user options EXIT screen. 5. Press D or E to select another user option, or press C to exit the us

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu Stealth Mode Option The stealth (STLH) mode option is designed to ensure that the detector is undetected

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GasAlert Extreme User Manual 4. Press D or E to scroll to a new user option or press C to exit and return to normal operating mode. Automatic Backligh

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu Latching Alarm Option The latch alarm (LTCH) alarm option is used to ensure that an alarm persists until

GasAlert Extreme User Manual To enable/disable the automatic O2 calibration option, complete the following: 1. From the EXIT screen of the user option

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu 3. Press D or E to toggle between the ON/OFF options. Ensure the desired option is displayed and press C

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Spanish Option The Spanish (ESPA) option is used to convert all of the LCD screens to display the text in Spanish. Note I

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu French Option The French (FRAN) option is used to convert all of the LCD screens to display the text in

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Datalogger Sampling Rate Option The datalogger sampling rate (RATE) option is used determine how often the detector is to

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu Data Transfer Option The data transfer (SEND) option is used to transfer the datalog/event log informati

GasAlert Extreme User Manual LAST and ALL Transfers If the LAST or ALL option is selected, the LCD displays a countdown and the data transmission icon

GasAlert Extreme Datalog and Event Log Datalog and Event Log The GasAlert Extreme datalogger version allows the detector to record various

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GasAlert Extreme User Manual Alarms Table 6 describes detector alarms and shows how the LCD looks for each alarm. Table 7 describes the computed gas

GasAlert Extreme Alarms Table 6. Alarms (cont.) Alarm Display Alarm Display Automatic Shutdown Alarm: (Low battery) • Eight beeps, flashes

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Computed Gas Exposures aWarning To avoid possible personal injury, do not deactivate the detector during a work shift. Th

GasAlert Extreme Alarms Oxygen For oxygen detectors, press C and D simultaneously to view both the maximum low and maximum high levels of o

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints Note Standard factory alarm setpoints vary by region. Table 9 lists the factory alarm setpo

GasAlert Extreme Alarms Stopping a Gas Alarm The low and high alarms stop when the ambient gas level returns to the acceptable range. The d

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Automatic Shutdown Alarm There are two situations when an automatic shutdown alarm occurs: 1. If the battery voltage is

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints • It is necessary to periodically re-zero the ETO detector. • Calibration accura

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Test Cap The calibration cap and hose that are shipped with the detector simplifies the sensor testing and calibration. R

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Calibration Procedure The calibration (CAL.) process requires several functions, s

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GasAlert Extreme User Manual Auto Zero Fail If the sensor fails auto zero, an error message displays. The detector then bypasses the sensor span and

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints If the pass code is selected incorrectly or if the pass code is correct but not co

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Note Verify that the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration values that are defined for the detector.

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints If the span fails confirm that • gas is being applied to the sensor, • the senso

GasAlert Extreme User Manual When the CAL DUE function has been completed, the Set TWA alarm setpoint screen automatically displays. 10. Press D or

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints 14. Press D or E to scroll to the required value. 15. Press C to save the new va

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Maintenance To maintain the detector in good operating condition, perform the following basic maintenance as required: •

GasAlert Extreme Replacing the Battery or Sensor Replacing the Battery or Sensor a Warning To avoid possible personal injury: Replace the b

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 11. Replacing the Battery or Sensor Item Description 1 Detector back screws (4) 2 Detector back 3 Battery 4 Main

GasAlert Extreme Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The electronics of the detector are protected from variations in humidity and corrosive at

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GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 12. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solution The activation self-test fails during one of the

GasAlert Extreme Troubleshooting Table 12. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solution The detector does not enter alarm

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Replacement Parts and Accessories a Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the detector, use only specified replac

GasAlert Extreme Specifications Specifications Operating temperature: H2S, SO2, HCN: -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F) CO: -30°C to +50°C (-

GasAlert Extreme User Manual CE 0539 g II 1 G DEMKO 04 ATEX 03 36363 IECEx ABS Type Approved: VA-348-169-X This equipment has been tested and found to

User ManualGasAlert ExtremeSingle Gas Detector D5561/5 [English]iERP: 119065© BW Technologies 2006. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.All produ

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GasAlert Extreme Introduction aWarning To ensure your personal safety, read “Safety Information” before using the detector. The GasAlert Extreme gas