iERP: 125465 D5561/6 [English] © BW Technologies 2008. All rights reserved.
Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability BW Technologies LP (BW) warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years, beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell .................................................................................................................... 2 Safety Information - Read First..........................................................................................................
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Title Page Portuguese Option .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Spanish Option ......................................................................................................................................................... 22 German Option ..................................................................................................................
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Title Page Auto Zero .................................................................................................................................................................. 34 Auto Zero Fail ........................................................................................................................................................... 34 Passcode Protected......................................................................................................
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List of Tables Table Title Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. GasAlert Extreme Models .................................................................................................................................... 1 International Symbols ........................................................................................................................................... 4 GasAlert Extreme Detector ............................................................................
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List of Figures Title Figure Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. GasAlert Extreme Detector .................................................................................................................................. 6 Display Elements.................................................................................................................................................. 7 Test Cap ...........................................................................................................................
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GasAlert Extreme Introduction Model Gas Monitored a Warning GasAlert Extreme H2S Hydrogen sulfide (ppm) To ensure your personal safety, read “Safety Information” before using the detector. GasAlert Extreme PH3 Phosphine (ppm) GasAlert Extreme SO2 Sulfur dioxide (ppm) The GasAlert Extreme gas detector (“the detector”) warns of hazardous gas at levels above a factory set alarm setpoint. This product is a gas detector, not a measurement device.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell Safety Information - Read First To contact BW Technologies by Honeywell, call: Use the detector only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the detector may be impaired. USA: 1-888-749-8878 Canada: 1-800-663-4164 Europe: +44 (0) 1295 700300 Other countries: +1-403-248-9226 Address correspondence to: BW Technologies by Honeywell 2840 – 2 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2A 7X9 CANADA Email us at:info@gasmonitors.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual a Caution To avoid possible personal injury, adhere to the following: • Warning: Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety. • Warning: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect power before servicing. • Do not use the detector if it is damaged. Before using the detector, inspect the case. Look for cracks and missing parts. • Use only a sensor specifically designed for the GasAlert Extreme model.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual a Caution To avoid possible damage to the detector, adhere to the following: • Do not expose the detector to electrical shock and/or severe continuous mechanical shock. • The oxygen GasAlert Extreme detector is classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. up to an atmosphere of 21% oxygen. • Do not attempt to disassemble, adjust, or service the detector unless instructions for that procedure are contained in the user manual, and/or that part is listed as a replacement part.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Getting Started The items listed below are included with the detector. If the detector is damaged or parts are missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 3. GasAlert Extreme Detector Item Figure 1.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 4. Display Elements Item Numeric value 2 Gas cylinder 3 Automatically span sensor 4 Passcode lock 5 Set alarm setpoints and user options 6 Maximum gas exposure 7 Alarm conditions 8 Battery 9 Data transmission 10 Alarm or alarm setpoint 11 Automatically zero sensor Figure 2.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 5. Pushbuttons Pushbutton Description • To activate the detector, press A. • To enable/disable the confidence beep, while the detector is deactivated press and hold C. While holding C, press A to enable or disable the confidence beep during start-up. • To deactivate the detector, press A and hold until OFF displays (5 seconds). If the detector is passcode protected to prevent deactivation, PASS will display. A passcode must be entered to deactivate the detector.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Activating the Detector To activate the detector, press A in a safe area, free of hazardous gas. 4. Date and Time: The LCD displays the date and time automatically in the following order. Year: The LCD displays the current year (20XX). Self-Test When the detector is activated, it performs several self-tests. Confirm the following tests occur. Note The following tests are listed in the order they are automatically performed on the detector. 1.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 5. Sensor Test: The detector tests the sensor. If the sensor test fails, the detector beeps slowly, the LEDs flash slowly, and ALARM flashes. If the sensor test passes, the self-test continues. 6. Gas Type: The LCD displays the type of gas the detector is manufactured to monitor. Refer to Table 1 for the type of gases monitored. If the battery is low, the LCD displays the low battery icon and the self-test continues. 10 7.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 9. Low Alarm Setpoint: The LCD displays the low alarm setpoint. Press C to acknowledge the warning message. If the calibration past due option is enabled or disabled, one of the following two events will occur. 10. High Alarm Setpoint: The LCD displays the high alarm setpoint. 11. Calibration Due Test: The LCD displays the calibration due date. • Calibration Past Due Disabled: If the detector is not passcode protected and after the CAL.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual The detector then automatically deactivates. 12. Bump Test Fail: If a previous bump test failed, the detector beeps, vibrates, and BUMP FAIL displays:. Press C to acknowledge the alarm. Note Bump test the detector before continuing operation. For information regarding bump tests, refer to the MicroDock ll User Manual. Self-Test Pass If the detector passes the self-test, it enters normal operation. The LCD displays the ambient gas reading.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Deactivating the Detector Note If Deactivation Passcode Protection is enabled, the detector cannot be disabled without entering a passcode first. PASS displays immediately after OFF, refer to Deactivation Passcode Protection. This option can only be enabled at the factory and cannot be disabled by the customer. To deactivate the detector, complete the following: 1. Press and hold A until OFF displays (approximately 5 seconds).
GasAlert Extreme User Manual User Options Menu Note When selecting a user option, Set flashes and the LCD displays the opposite of what is currently enabled. 2. Press D or E to scroll to the required passcode. Press C to confirm the selection and access the EXIT screen. Note If the passcode is not confirmed within 10 seconds, NO displays and the detector returns to normal operation. To access the user options menu, complete the following: 1.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Exit When entering user options, the EXIT screen displays immediately following the options (OPTN) screen. The LCD automatically returns to the EXIT screen after a user option has been accessed. From the EXIT screen, use D or E to scroll to additional user options. Or Press C to exit user options and return to normal operation. Clock Option The clock (CLCK) option sets the date (year/month/day/day of the week) and time (hour/minute) of the detector.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Note If a value is not bypassed by pressing C within 10 seconds, the detector automatically proceeds to the next date/time option. If the Time Minute value was not bypassed, the detector automatically proceeds to the Exit screen. If a new value is selected but not confirmed by pressing C within 10 seconds, NO displays and the detector proceeds to the next date/time option.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Disable Passcode Protection When the detector is passcode protected, the key icon displays continually. To disable the passcode protection option, complete the following: 1. Press and hold D and E simultaneously to access the user options menu. The OPTN screen displays briefly before the flashing passcode screen displays. Note To ensure if the passcode protection option is enabled/disabled, use D and E to toggle between the ON and OFF options.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual To deactivate the detector, complete the following: 1. From normal operation, press and hold A to deactivate the detector. 1. From the EXIT screen, press D or E to scroll to the STLH option. If the detector is passcode protected to prevent deactivation, OFF displays briefly and then PASS immediately displays. 2. Press C to select the option. The LCD flashes either ON or OFF. 2. Press D or E to scroll to the required security passcode. Press C to confirm the selection.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Note If the option is not confirmed by pressing C within 10 seconds, the detector returns to normal operation. Automatic Backlight Option The automatic backlight (BKLT) option enables or disables the backlight of the detector. When enabled, the backlight automatically activates for 3 seconds whenever there is insufficient light to view the LCD. Press any button to activate the backlight for 6 seconds. Note The detector is shipped with the automatic backlight option enabled.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual To enable/disable the latching alarm option, complete the following: 1. From the EXIT screen, press D or E to scroll to the LTCH option. This option enables/disables the automatic oxygen (O2) calibration. The O2 calibration begins automatically during start-up after the calibration due screen displays. Note The detector is shipped with the automatic O2 calibration option disabled. 2. Press C to select the option. The LCD flashes either ON or OFF. 3.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Calibration Past Due Option The calibration past due (PAST) option enables an automatic shutdown during start-up if the detector is past due for calibration. Note The detector is shipped with the calibration past due shutdown option disabled. To calibrate a past due calibration detector, refer to Calibration Past Due Enabled in Self-Test. To enable/disable the calibration past due automatic shutdown option, complete the following: 1.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Spanish Option The Spanish (ESPA) option enables the LCD to display text in Spanish. 1. From the EXIT screen of the user options menu, press D or E to scroll to the DEUT option. Note If the multi-language option is included, the detector is shipped with English selected as the default language. 1. From the EXIT screen of the user options menu, press D or E to scroll to the ESPA option. 2. Press C to select the option. The LCD then displays the German exit screen. 2.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 2. Press C to select the option. The LCD then displays the French exit screen. 3. Press D or E to scroll to another user option or press C to exit and return to normal operation. Datalogger Sampling Rate Option 3. Press D or E to scroll to another user option or press C to exit and return to normal operation. English Option The English (ENGL) option enables the LCD screens to display text in English.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 4. Press D or E to scroll to another user option or press C to exit and return to normal operation. Note If a datalogging sample rate value is not selected or confirmed by pressing C within 10 seconds, NO displays and the LCD displays the EXIT screen. Data Transfer Option The data transfer (SEND) option transfers the datalog/event log information from the detector to a PC. Note An IR DataLink (or other BW accessory) is required to transfer the data from the detector to a PC.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual LAST and ALL Transfers EVNT Transfer If the LAST or ALL option is selected, the LCD displays a countdown and the data transmission icon to indicate that the detector is transferring data. If the EVNT option is selected, the event logs transfer immediately and the LCD displays the EXIT screen. Unsuccessful Transfer If the connection between the detector and the IR DataLink is disconnected during a transfer, FAIL displays.
GasAlert Extreme Alarms Alarms Table 6 describes detector alarms and corresponding screen. During an alarm condition, the detector activates the backlight and the LCD displays the current ambient gas reading. To change the factory-set alarm setpoints, refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints. Table 6.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 6.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Computed Gas Exposures Viewing Gas Exposures a Warning To avoid possible personal injury, do not deactivate the detector during a work shift. The detector automatically resets the TWA, STEL, and MAX gas exposures during start-up. If the detector is reactivated during a work shift, the new values will not reflect the entire work shift. Toxic Gases 1. Press C and D simultaneously. The LCD displays the TWA gas exposure first. Table 7.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Gas Alarm Setpoints Stopping a Gas Alarm Table 8 describes the gas setpoints that trigger the gas alarms. The low and high alarms deactivate when the ambient gas level returns to below the low alarm setpoint. Table 8. Gas Alarm Setpoints Alarm Low alarm High alarm Condition Toxic gases: Ambient gas level above low alarm setpoint. O2: ambient gas level may be set to above or below 20.9%. Toxic gases: ambient gas level above high alarm setpoint.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Clearing Gas Exposures Table 9. Factory Alarm Setpoints The peak gas exposures automatically clear after deactivating the detector. Gas O2 Low High N/A TWA N/A STEL 19.5% vol. 22.5% vol. 35 ppm 200 ppm 35 ppm 200 ppm 35 ppm 200 ppm 35 ppm 200 ppm 10 ppm 15 ppm 10 ppm 15 ppm To clear the MAX, TWA, and STEL peak exposure readings immediately, press and hold C for 6 seconds.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Low Battery Alarm If a low battery alarm occurs, follow your company’s safety procedures. The detector tests the battery upon activation and continuously thereafter. If the battery voltage is low, the detector activates the low battery alarm. The low battery alarm continues until the battery is replaced or the battery power is almost depleted. If the battery voltage drops too low, the detector automatically deactivates.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints • Guidelines • When calibrating the detector, adhere to the following guidelines. • • • • • 32 Recommended gas mixture: O2: clean air, 20.9% vol.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Test Cap The calibration cap and hose are shipped with the detector for calibration. Refer to Table 10 and Figure 3 for installation information. Note Only use the calibration cap during calibration. Table 10. Test Cap Item Description 1 Test cap 2 Hose 3 Regulator 4 Gas cylinder Figure 3.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Calibration Calibration requires several steps, some of which can be bypassed. A note is added to each option that can be bypassed. Start Calibration Note To quit calibration at any point, press A. The detector retains any saved values and the detector beeps and vibrates four times before returning to normal operation. Calibrate O2 in clean air only. 2. The LCD flashes while the detector automatically zeroes the sensor. When the auto zero is complete the detector beeps twice.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Passcode Protected After a successful auto zero, and if the passcode protected option is enabled, PASS displays. The passcode is required to access the auto span and alarm setpoint functions. Set Span Note To bypass the set span function, press C to automatically proceed to the span screen. The set span function inputs a new calibration gas concentration value. 3. Press D or E to scroll to the required passcode and press C to confirm.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Span Successful Span Note To bypass the span function, press C to automatically proceed to the alarm setpoint screens. If the span is bypassed, the calibration due date cannot be changed. If the span is successful, the LCD automatically displays the calibration due date screen. Unsuccessful Span If the detector fails to span a sensor successfully, FAIL displays.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Setting the Calibration Due Date After a successful calibration, the LCD displays the CAL. DUE screens and the number of days remaining before the next calibration. Setting the TWA Alarm Setpoint Note To bypass and retain the current TWA alarm setpoint value, press C. The detector automatically proceeds to the STEL alarm setpoint. When the CAL. DUE function has been completed, the Set TWA alarm setpoint screen automatically displays.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Setting the STEL Alarm Setpoint Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint Note Note To bypass and retain the current STEL alarm setpoint value, press C. The detector automatically proceeds to the low alarm setpoint. When the TWA alarm setpoint value has been changed or bypassed, the Set STEL alarm setpoint screen displays. To bypass and retain the current low alarm setpoint value, press C. The detector automatically proceeds to the high alarm setpoint.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Setting the High Alarm Setpoint Note To bypass and retain the current high alarm setpoint value, press C. The detector then returns to the normal operation. When the low alarm setpoint value has been changed or bypassed, the Set HIGH alarm setpoint screen displays. Verification 1. After calibration is complete and the detector is in normal operation, verify calibration by using a gas cylinder other than the one used for calibration. 2.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Datalog and Event Log Event Log The GasAlert Extreme datalogger version allows the detector to record various information so a report can be compiled. Event log information is recorded when an event (i.e., an alarm) occurs. The following information is recorded in an event log: Datalog Datalog sampling rate is defined in the detector user options. To set the sample rate, refer to Datalogger Sampling Rate Option.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Maintenance To maintain the detector in good operating condition, perform the following basic maintenance as required: • • • • Calibrate, bump test, and inspect the detector at regular intervals. Maintain an operations log of all maintenance, calibrations, bump tests, and alarm events. Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents, soaps, or polishes. Do not immerse the detector in liquids. Table 11.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Figure 5. Rear Shell Seal Figure 6. Front Shell Seal Table 12. Rear Shell Seal Table 13.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Replacing the Battery or Sensor a Warning To avoid possible personal injury, adhere to the following: • Replace the battery in a safe area, free of hazardous gas immediately when the detector enters low battery alarm. • Use only the Energizer 1CR2 battery. • Use only the sensor specifically designed for the GasAlert Extreme model. Otherwise, the detector will not monitor the target gas. Refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 4. Remove the PCB. 3. Remove the two machine screws from the PCB. 5. Replace the sensor. 4. Remove the PCB. Place the PCB on a clean surface. Gently rock the sensor back and forth to remove a tightly held sensor. Note Allow the new sensor 5 minutes to stabilize before use. For a new ETO or NO sensor, allow the new sensor 2 hours to stabilize before use. 6. Re-assemble the detector.
GasAlert Extreme Maintenance Clearing a Sensor Each sensor has a high degree of resistance to common vapors and gases. To clear a sensor, move the detector to a clean environment and wait 10 to 30 minutes. Note Do not expose a sensor to the vapors of inorganic solvents, such as paint fumes or organic solvents.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, refer to the solutions provided in Table 14. If the problem persists, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. Table 14. Troubleshooting Tips Problem The detector does not activate. The detector enters alarm mode immediately when it is activated. The start up self-test fails during one of the checks. 46 Possible Cause Solution No battery Install a battery. Refer to Replacing the Battery or Sensor. Depleted battery Replace the battery.
GasAlert Extreme Troubleshooting Table 14. Troubleshooting Tips Problem The detector does not display a normal ambient gas reading after the activation self-test. The detector does not respond to the pushbuttons. The detector does not accurately measure the gas. The detector does not enter alarm mode. Possible Cause Solution Target gas is present Detector is operating properly. Use caution in suspect areas. Detector requires calibration Calibrate the detector.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 14. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause Solution Ambient gas levels are near alarm setpoint or the sensor is exposed to a puff of the target gas Detector is operating normally. Use caution in suspect areas. Check MAX gas exposure reading. Alarms set incorrectly. Reset the alarm setpoints. Refer to Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints. Missing or faulty sensor Replace the sensor. Refer to Replacing the Battery or Sensor.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Replacement Parts and Accessories Model No. a Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the detector, use only specified replacement parts. To order any parts or accessories, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Specifications Instrument dimensions: 2.8 x 5.0 x 9.5 cm (1.1 x 2.0 x 3.75 in.) Weight: 82 g (2.9 oz.
GasAlert Extreme User Manual General Specifications for Datalogger Units Storage: Maximum of 8 months of data at 5 second intervals (based on a normal workweek). Memory Type: Wrap-around memory ensures most recent data is always saved.
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