Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability
- Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell
- Introduction
- Safety Information - Read First
- Getting Started
- Parts of the GasAlertMaxXT II
- Display Elements
- Activating/Deactivating the Detector
- Startup Tests
- Battery Test
- Audible/Visual Test
- 1. All of the LCD elements display simultaneously as the detector beeps, flashes, vibrates, and activates the backlight.
- 2. The current firmware version installed on the detector displays on the LCD.
- 3. If enabled and data is entered in Fleet Manager II, a startup message (25 characters per line) displays or scrolls (depending upon length of message) on the LCD. If the startup message option is not enabled, it is bypassed during the startup test.
- 4. If the Location Logging option is enabled, the detector prompts for a number (1-999) to be entered that identifies the location (wells, plants, or other areas) where the detector is being used.
- 1. All of the LCD elements display simultaneously as the detector beeps, flashes, vibrates, and activates the backlight.
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- Reminder
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- Installing Fleet Manager II
- Using Fleet Manager II to Configure the Detector
- Table 5. Connecting the IR Link
- Figure 3. Connecting the IR Link
- 1. Activate the detector and wait for the startup tests to complete.
- 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
- 3. Connect the USB cable to the IR Link.
- 4. Insert the IR Link into the IR interface on the back of the detector.
- 5. From the PC, open Fleet Manager II.
- 6. Click Administration.
- 7. From the Administration toolbar, click Login / Logout to access the Enter Password dialog box. Enter Admin and click OK.
- 8. From the Devices toolbar, click Configure Device via IR Link to access the GasAlertMaxXT Configuration window.
- 9. From the configuration window, click Retrieve from Device at the bottom of the window.
- 10. Refer to the following sections in this guide for descriptions about how to enter data, enable/disable, and define settings.
- 11. When all settings are defined, click Save to Device at the bottom of the configuration window to save the configuration to the detector.
- Using Fleet Manager II to Configure the Detector
- Device Configuration
- Sensor Configuration
- Figure 5. Sensor Configuration Tab (H2S)
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- Alarms
- Computed Gas Exposures
- Bump Test
- 1. Activate the detector. A bump test can be performed either during startup when the BUMP DUE NOW screen displays or when in normal operation.
- 2. Attach the calibration hose to a 0.5 l/min regulator or a demand flow regulator.
- 3. Connect the hose quick connector to the pump quick connector on the pump inlet to apply gas.
- 4. The detector should enter alarm. Verify the audible and visual alarms activate, and that the LCD readings match the span gas concentrations of the gas cylinder being used.
- 5. Disconnect the calibration hose from the detector. The detector briefly remains in alarm until the sensors clear of the test gas.
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- 1. Activate the detector. A bump test can be performed either during startup when the BUMP DUE NOW screen displays or when in normal operation.
- Calibration
- Guidelines
- Diagnostics Protection
- Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector
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- 1. Verify the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration value(s) that are set for the detector.
- 2. Attach a 0.5 l/min regulator or a demand flow regulator to the gas cylinder.
- 3. Connect the calibration hose to the regulator on the gas cylinder.
- 4. Begin the calibration procedures. Refer to the Calibration Procedure section.
- 5. When calibration is complete, disconnect the hose from the detector and the regulator.
- 6. Ensure the gas cylinder is stored according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Figure 6. Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector
- Calibration Procedure
- 1. Verify the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration value(s) that are set for the detector.
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- 1. Activate the detector.
- 2. Ensure the sensor(s) to be calibrated is enabled in Fleet Manager II.
- 3. Verify the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration value(s) that are set for the detector.
- 4. Press and hold C while the detector performs the OFF countdown. Continue to hold C as the detector briefly deactivates.
- 1. Activate the detector.
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- 8. Press C to acknowledge the warning before returning to normal operation. Refer to Troubleshooting and calibrate the failed sensor again.
- 1. After calibration is complete and the detector returns to normal operation, verify the calibration using a gas cylinder other than the one used for calibration.
- Calibrating Using the IR Link
- 1. From the PC, open Fleet Manager II.
- 2. Click Administration.
- 3. From the Administration toolbar, click Login / Logout to access the Enter Password dialog box. Enter Admin and click OK.
- 4. From the Devices toolbar, click Detector Configuration.
- 5. Activate the detector.
- 6. From Fleet Manager II, click the Calibrate button located at the bottom of the window.
- Figure 7. Calibrate Device Dialog Box
- 1. From the PC, open Fleet Manager II.
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- Event Logs
- Datalogs
- Bump and Calibration Results
- Maintenance
- Maximum Hose Length for Sampling
- Battery Maintenance and Cautions
- Charging the Battery
- Figure 8. Connecting the Charger Adapter
- Table 10. Connecting the Charger Adapter
- 1. Deactivate the detector.
- 2. Plug the charger into a AC outlet.
- 3. Attach the charging adapter (Figure 8.) to the charger interface.
- 4. Allow the battery to charge for 6 hours. The charging indicator flashes (low, mid, and full charge repeatedly) on the LCD while the battery is charging.
- 5. When charging is complete, the charging indicator stops flashing and displays to indicate a full charge. Remove the adapter and activate the detector.
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- Replacing the Battery
- Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter
- Table 11. Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter
- Figure 9. Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter
- 1. Deactivate the detector.
- 2. Remove the pump inlet screw and the pump inlet. Refer to Figure 13.
- 3. Remove the six machine screws from the rear shell.
- 4. Because the pump hose is connected to the rear shell and front shell pump, carefully remove the rear shell by lifting upward and tilting to the left. The front and rear shells are laying flat side by side (Figure 10.).
- Figure 10. Front and Rear Shells Side by Side
- Figure 11. Remove the O2 Sensor With a Scredriver
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- 10. Replace the particulate and/or moisture filter if required. Refer to Replacing the Pump Filters.
- 11. Re-assemble the detector and replace the PCB screws.
- 12. Replace the machine screws using 3-4 in-lbs. torque. Tighten the screws using a crisscross pattern to ensure a proper seal.
- 13. Replace the pump inlet and the pump inlet screw.
- 14. Activate the detector and calibrate the sensor(s). Refer to Calibration.
- Replacing the Pump Filters
- Table 12. Replacing the Pump Filters
- Figure 12. Replacing the Pump Filters
- 1. Remove the one machine screw from the pump inlet and gently lift the bottom of the inlet outward at a 45° angle.
- Figure 13. Removing the Pump Filters
- 2. Gently lift the pump inlet upwards to remove. Ensure the hook on the pump inlet clears the housing.
- 3. Depending upon the circumstance, replace either just the particulate filter or both. Refer to Particulate Filters and Moisture Filters.
- 4. Reattach the pump inlet and replace the screw. Tighten the screw using 3-4 in-lbs. torque. Do not overtighten.
- 5. Activate the detector to begin the startup test and the pump block test. Depending upon the result, one of the following screens display.
- Figure 13. Removing the Pump Filters
- Replacing the Pump
- Troubleshooting
- Replacement Parts and Accessories
- Specifications
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GasAlertMaxXT II
Sensor Configuration
STEL Interval
The STEL Interval option provides protection for workers from over
exposure to high concentrations of gas, and is based on user-defined
5-15 minute intervals. When the maximum STEL is reached, the detector
alarms to notify the worker to leave the area immediately.
a Caution
Follow all safety procedures as defined by your
employer.
Enter the interval (5-15 minutes) in the STEL Interval (minutes) field.
The detector is shipped with the STEL interval set to 15 minutes.
TWA Period (hours)
The TWA Period (hours) option defines a time-weighted moving aver-
age of accumulated gases over a period of 4-16 hours, to ensure the
worker leaves an area when the defined maximum average is accumu-
lated.
Example: The TWA Period option is set to 6 hours. Therefore, the
moving average accumulates over a 6-hour average. If the worker is in
the field longer, the oldest accumulated values (first hour) are replaced
by the newest values (seventh hour). This continues for the duration of
the work shift until the detector is deactivated.
Note
Regulations vary depending upon region. Adhere to the regula-
tions defined for your area.
Enter a value ranging from 4-16 hours. The detector is shipped with the
default setting of 8 hours.
Correction Factor (%)
The Correction Factor (%) option is used to enter compensation factors
for hydrocarbons other than methane. The correction factor is only appli-
cable to LEL and can only be applied if the LEL sensor has been cali-
brated with methane.
a Caution
Ensure the calculations are correct for the applicable
gas to ensure the reading display as 100% LEL.
Enter a K-factor (industry standard decimal value) in the Correction
Factor (%) field. Values can range from 0.50 - 4.00.
Note
Not applicable to a % by vol CH
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measuring mode.
The detector is shipped with the factory default set to 100%.