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A magnetic programming tool (see figure 5) is used to operate the switches. Switch action is defined as momentary
contact, 3 second hold, and 30 second hold. In momentary contact use, the programming magnet is waved over a
switch location. In 3 second hold, the programming magnet is held in place over a switch location for 3 or more
seconds. In 30 second hold, the programming magnet is held in place over a switch location for 30 or more sec-
onds. Three and thirty second hold is used to enter or exit calibration and program menus while momentary con-
tact is used to make adjustments. The location of “PGM 1” and “PGM 2” are shown in figure 6.
NOTE: If, after entering the calibration or program menus, there is no interaction with the menu items for more
than 30 seconds, the sensor will return to its normal operating condition.
3.7 CALIBRATION
Material Requirements
* Detcon PN 3270 MicroSafe™ Programming Magnet
* Detcon PN 6132 Threaded Calibration Adapter
* Span Gas containing the applicable calibration gas in air. Span gas concentration is recommended at 50% of
range (which is the factory default) at a controlled flow rate of 200 ml/min. Other concentrations can be used
as long as they fall within 10% to 90% of range. See section 3.7.2 for details.
3.7.1 Calibration Procedure - Zero
NOTE: Before performing a zero calibration, be sure there is no background target gas present.
a) Enter the calibration menu by holding the programming magnet stationary over “PGM 1” (see figure 6) for 3 sec-
onds until the display reads “1-ZERO 2-SPAN”, then withdraw the magnet. Note that the “CAL” LED is on.
b) Next, enter the zero menu by holding the magnet stationary over “PGM 1” for 3 seconds until the display
reads: “ZERO 0%”, then withdraw the magnet. The sensor has now entered the auto zero mode. When it is
complete the display will read “ZERO COMPLETE” for 5 seconds and then return to the normal operations
menu, “0 % LEL”.
NOTE 1: If the circuitry is unable to adjust the zero to the proper setting the sensor will enter a calibration
fault mode which will cause the display to alternate between the sensor’s current status reading and the calibra-
tion fault screen which appears as: “CAL FAULT” (see section 3.7.3).
Model IR-522 Combustible Hydrocarbon Sensor PG.12
Magnetic Programming Tool
Figure #5
detcon inc.
Program Switch #2
FLT CAL
MicroSafe™ LEL Gas Sensor
HO USTON, TE XAS
PGM 2
PGM 1
MODEL IR-522
C
ONTRAST
Fault & Cal LEDs
Program Switch #1
Menu Driven Display
Plug-in Microprocessor Control Circuit
Display Contrast Adjust
Figure #6










