Analox CO2 Buddy® Carbon Dioxide Analyser User Manual for your
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1. CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 12 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 5 Faults 3 5 1 Indication at Switch On CO readings are inhibited during 8 brief Warm Up period when the CO Buddy is first switched on During warm up the FAULT light will be permanently on and the buzzer will be silent If the FAULT light flashes during the Warm Up period and the buzzer sounds the analyser is indicating an internal calibration error The CO Buddy should be returned to your supplier for servicing 3 5 2 Low Battery Warning As the battery power is drained the analyser will issue a warning beep approximately once every 30 seconds The CO Buddy is designed to operate for approximately 20 minutes on a low battery before shutting down If the analyser determines that the batteries are in too discharged a state for the analyser to operate correctly the buzzer will sound at the very fast rate for 5 seconds If a display is fitted the display will read BATT The CO Buddy will then shutdown and must be recharged before being used again CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 13 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 5 3 Fault Conditions The Buddy can detect a number of internal fault conditions These indications are listed in Section 4 0 In the event of an instrument fault you must be aware that harmful levels of CO may be present and should follow recommended procedures The CO Buddy sho2. RAPID and DISCHARGE buttons are shown on Page 10 The mains charger may be left plugged in at all times if desired If there is no Buddy in the charger both indicators will be off 3 3 1 Normal Charge Mode To charge the battery place the CO Buddy into the charger and ensure that the charger is plugged into the appropriate power source mains supply or vehicle cigar lighter depending on type of charger Note that the green indicator light on the charger illuminates to confirm that charging is taking place You must switch off the Buddy as detailed in Section 3 1 whilst it is charging Failure to do so may result in a partially charged battery Standard Buddies will switch off automatically when placed in the charger Used in this mode the charger will optimally charge the battery in approximately 10 hours Whilst the battery is charging the green indicator on the charger will flash When the battery is fully charged the green indicator will be permanently on The Buddy may then be removed from the charger and used normally If the Buddy is removed from the charger whilst the green indicator is still flashing it will only have been partially charged 3 3 2 Rapid Charge Mode For greater convenience you may select the Rapid Charge mode by pressing the Rapid button Typically a flat battery will be recharged in just over 1 hour During the Rapid charge the red indicator will be lit When completed the charger will rever
3. hours use between charges ORIENTATION Not sensitive WEIGHT 150 g DIMENSIONS 116 x 63 x 23mm SENSOR TYPE ANALOX LP Infra Red Microprocessor based compensation for a Temperature effects b IR source ageing ALARMS Audio Visual 3 Stage plus FAULT amp OK CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 23 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 8 0 Electrical Input Output Connections ANALOX Battery ve Battery ve Charge ve Charge ve Charge Sense Charge Sense 9 0 Disposal According to WEEE regulation this electronic product can not be placed in household waste bins Please check local regulations for information on the disposal of electronic products in your area CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 24
4. is to leave the hazardous area returning only when further testing has shown the area to be safe If the CO level rises above the 0 50 the RED WARN light will flash and the buzzer will sound every 2 seconds If the CO level continues to increase up to 1 5 both the RED WARN and RED DANGER lights will flash together with a faster buzzer sound every second If the CO level continues to increase up to 4 0 the RED FATAL light will flash in addition to the DANGER and WARN lights together with a faster buzzer sound every Mh second CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 11 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER FAULT FATAL JANGER JUUUUUU The sequence of alarm lights is shown in the diagram above The alarm lights are mirrored on the opposite side of the CO Buddy When the level of CO begins to fall the alarms will turn off in reverse sequence from FATAL to DANGER to WARN until only the OK light is flashing indicating that the CO level is below 0 5 If you would like information regarding the effects of CO please see our website www analox net If the analyser detects that the internal electronics or the sensor has failed the buzzer will sound at a fast rate and flash the yellow FAULT light For further information on faults see Section 3 5
5. ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER Analox CO Buddy Carbon Dioxide Analyser User Manual for your Personal Protection WARNING IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE READ BEFORE USING THE ANALOX CO Buddy Analox Sensor Technology Ltd 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park Stokesley North Yorkshire TS9 5PT UK Tel 44 0 1642 711400 Fax 44 0 1642 713900 www analox net info analox net CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 1 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER We are delighted to welcome you as a user of the Analox CO2 Buddy The following guide should assist you in using your CO2 Buddy HOWeVer ae Ma e e pee teneie seks IF YOU EVER NEED US PLEASE CONTACT 44 0 1642 711400 www analox net CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 2 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER CONTENTS 1 0 PACKAGING AND CONTENTS CHECK 2 0 ABOUT THE CO BUDDY 2 1 DATALOGGING 3 0 OPERATION 3 1 HOW TO SWITCH THE CO BUDDY ON AND OFF 3 2 TEST BUTTON 3 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY 3 3 1 Normal Charge Mode 3 3 2 Rapid Charge Mode 3 3 3 Battery Maintenance Discharging 3 3 4 Additional Vehicle Charger Considerations 3 3 5 Charger Fault Conditions 3 3 6 Summary of Charger Status Indicators 3 4 ALARMS 3 5 FAULTS 3 5 1 Indication at Switch On 3 5 2 Low Battery Warning 3 5 3 Fault Conditions 3 6 ACCESSORIES 3 6 1 Sample draw kit 3 6 2 Datalogging kit 3 7 ON LINE MEASUREME
6. NT 4 0 QUICK CHECK 5 0 AFTER SALES SERVICE 5 1 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 5 2 TESTING THE ALARMS 5 3 CALIBRATION 5 3 1 Setting the Zero value 5 4 WARRANTY 5 5 GENERAL CARE 6 0 WARRANTY INFORMATION 7 0 SPECIFICATION CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Nn CSO 00 00 0004000 AD DW 23 Page 3 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 8 0 ELECTRICAL INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 24 9 0 DISPOSAL 24 CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 4 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 1 0 Packaging and Contents Check On opening your Analox CO Buddy please check you have the following items a CO Buddy b Mains powered Buddy Cradle Charger and or optional Vehicle Charger c User manual d Test Certificate e Any accessories ordered for your CO Buddy from e Datalogging kit e Sample draw kit e Calibration kit ANALOX CO Buddy CO Buddy Charger CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 5 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 2 0 About the 602 Buddy The Analox CO Buddy has been designed to detect and warn users of unsafe levels of Carbon Dioxide CO2 This makes the CO Buddy ideal for people working in potentially hazardous environments where CO is used stored or produced The analyser has been designed for continuous wear during the working day It is supplied with a belt loop pocket clip to enable you
7. ation software kit Part No 7000 0200 CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 18 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 5 3 1 Setting the Zero value Setting the Zero value is a quick method of calibrating the CO Buddy In order to set the zero value follow the steps below and the procedure shown in the diagram Normal 3 presses Technician mode 4 presses Auto Ze inode DANGER and FATAL lights illuminated 2 presses Perform auto zero 1 beep OK light flashing 2 presses gt Accept new value 1 press Exit Technician mode i CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 19 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER PROCEDURE TO SET THE ZERO VALUE STEP DETAIL 1 Connect tubing from the flow adaptor to the free gas inlet port on the flow meter 2 Connect tubing from the flow meter to the regulator on the bottle of Nitrogen 3 Push the flow adaptor into the green sensor cap on the CO Buddy 4 Turn the Nitrogen on and set the flow rate to between 150 2000ml min 5 Allow the gas to flow over the sensor for 5 minutes If fitted the display should read 0 00 Any small deviations will be corrected by this calibration procedure 6 Press the CO button three times in succession to enter Technician mode each press must be within 1 second ofeach other The instrument will beep with each press If you have entered Technician mode successfully the timing of the flash o
8. ddy User Manual Page 16 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 5 0 After Sales Service 5 1 Battery Replacement Battery replacement will depend on usage of the CO Buddy the battery is expected to last between 2 and 4 years Replacement batteries and battery fitting is available from your supplier or Analox directly NOTE Only batteries supplied by Analox should be used and fitting replacement batteries MUST be done by a trained technician and NOT the Buddy operator 5 2 Testing the Alarms To test the alarms attach a flow adaptor to the sensor and pass a known concentration of CO over the sensor at a flow rate 01 150 2000ml1 min Ensure the CO concentration of the gas is higher than the alarm point For example use 0 75 CO or 1 0 CO to check the 0 5 alarm The table below can be completed when checking alarms Calibration is required on an annual basis Date Gas Alarm 1 Alarm2 Alarm 3 CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 17 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 5 3 Calibration To maintain optimum performance the CO Buddy must be calibrated every year Recalibration will also be required if the CO Buddy is not alarming at its designated set points of 0 5 1 5 and 4 COs To recalibrate the instrument you will need a calibration software kit The kit will contain e Calibration software amp manual e Download lead e Flow adaptor Calibr
9. e green OK light will flash every 2 seconds After the warm up period the green OK light will flash every 2 seconds and the yellow light will go off to inform you that the instrument is working correctly To turn the standard CO Buddy off press and hold the CO button for 2 seconds The CO Buddy will emit a continuous tone and the yellow FAULT light will turn on If fitted the display will turn off The button can then be released The Buddy will also be turned off automatically as it is placed in the Charger refer Section 3 3 1 3 2 Test Button The CO Button doubles as a test button In the absence of any alarms press once to check the alarm indicators and audible sounder are operating correctly Each of the indicator lights will flash together with an audible beep 1 On some customer specific versions the green light may be labeled GOOD instead of OK 2 On some customer specific versions the Buddy may only be turned off when it is placed in the charger CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 7 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 3 Charging the battery The CO Buddy operates using a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery which will provide approximately 10 12 hours of use between recharging Two push buttons on the front face of the Buddy allow additional control of the charging process Under normal usage as described below the push buttons are not required The
10. ed save as set out in this Clause 7 In order to effectively notify a Warranty claim the claim with all relevant information and documentation should be sent in writing to Analox Sensor Technology Limited 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park Stokesley North Yorkshire TS9 5PT Or by e mail to info analox net Or by Fax to 44 1642 713900 CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 22 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER We reserve the right to require from you proof of dispatch to us of the notification of Warranty claim by any of the above alternative means The equipment should not be sent to us without our prior written authority All shipping and Insurance costs of returned equipment are to be born by you and at your risk All returned items must be properly and sufficiently packed CO Buddy is an Analox registered trade mark 7 0 Specification BUDDY RATING Nickel Metal Hydride 1 2 1600mAh CHARGER Mains voltage RATING 230V AC Not Adjustable Instrument will be factory set 110V AC Not Adjustable Instrument will be factory set Mains power Less than 5VA 110V AC and 230V AC Versions RANGE 0 01 to 5 CO ACCURACY 2 of Full Scale over 0 01 to 2 5 CO 3 of Full Scale over 2 5 to 5 0 CO RESPONSE TIME 45 seconds to 0 OPERATING 0 to 40 C TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE 06 EFFECT WARM UP TIME 40 seconds BATTERY NiMH rechargeable up to 12
11. f the green OK light will reverse meaning the light will be turned on more than it is turned off 7 Press the CO button four times in succession to enter the auto zero function The DANGER and FATAL alarm lights 2 and 3 will illuminate to show you are in auto zero mode 8 Press the CO button two times in succession and wait 1 minute The CO Buddy is performing an auto zero when it has finished the CO Buddy will emit one beep the DANGER and FATAL lights will turn off leaving only the green OK light flashing If fitted the display will read 0 00 9 Press the CO button two times in succession to accept the new zero value 10 Press the CO button once to exit Technician mode The CO Buddy will restart flashing each indicator and beeping as at normal start up CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 20 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 5 4 Warranty The Analox CO Buddy is supplied with a 2 year warranty Analox terms and conditions of sales apply 5 5 General Care e Keep the sensor face free from dust if possible e Keep the CO Buddy and Charger out of direct sunlight e The CO Buddy has been designed to be splash proof it must not be immersed in water e Do not place metallic or conductive objects in the Charger as this could short out the electrical connections e Ensure the Charger is kept clean excess dust could cause failure of the Infra Red com
12. munications ports e The Analox Buddy should be protected from salt water spray at all times CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 21 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 6 0 WARRANTY INFORMATION We provide the following Warranties for the Analox CO2 Buddy A 5 year sensor warranty A 2 year electronics warranty In both cases the Warranty period runs from the date of our Invoice We warrant that the equipment will be free from defects in workmanship and materials The Warranty does not extend to and we will not be liable for defects caused by the effects of normal wear and tear erosion corrosion fire explosion misuse use in any context or application for which the equipment is not designed or recommended or unauthorised modification Following a valid Warranty claim in accordance with the above the equipment upon return to us would be repaired or replaced without cost or charge but in our discretion we may elect instead to provide to you which ever is the lesser of the cost of replacement or a refund of net purchase price paid as per our Invoice on initial purchase from us We shall have no liability for losses damages costs or delays whatsoever We shall have no liability for any incidental or consequential losses or damages All express or implied warranties as to satisfactory or merchantable quality fitness for a particular or general purpose or otherwise are excluded and no such Warranties are made or provid
13. t Part No SA2 K03 50 comprises software and a download lead enabling you to gain an understanding of your working environment For further information see Section 2 1 3 7 On line measurement To measure or monitor the level of CO in gas from a pressurised source remove the aspirator bulb and probe from the Sample Draw Kit and connect the hose to the gas outlet The flow rate must be a minimum of 150ml min and a maximum of 2000m1 min Under no circumstances should the sensor be pressurised as this will result in incorrect readings of CO CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 15 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 4 0 Quick Check Indicator Lights 3 Indicator flashing e Indicator On Buzzer Condition Action Green Red Red Red Yellow OK AN FAULT Silent Turned off 5 Silent Warm up None xt Silent Safe CO None lt 0 5 2 sec CO gt 0 5 CO leak beep detected Ysec CO gt 1 5 CO leak beep detected 5 Ys sec CO gt CO leak beep detected xt l beep Low battery Recharge every warning battery 30 secs xt Rapid Low battery Recharge beep CO Buddy battery for 5 will secs shutdown xt xt xt xt Rapid Detector Contact beep fault or IR service agent Source failure xt xt Rapid Internal Contact Beep calibration service agent error Slow Rapid Rapid Rapid Self Check Contact xt beep Error service agent CDB 800 08 CO Bu
14. t to the normal charging mode If for any reason you want to terminate the rapid charge either press the Rapid switch again to turn it off or simply remove the Buddy from the charger Note that the Rapid Charge mode is disabled in cold conditions below approximately 0 C to protect the battery CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 8 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 3 3 Battery Maintenance Discharging Over an extended period of time rechargeable batteries lose some of their performance If you realise that the battery life is poorer than expected it is possible to partially re vitalise the battery With the Buddy in the charger press the Discharge button This will then discharge the battery fully for a period of approximately 12 hours and then automatically recharge the battery ready for re use within a further 3 hours During the Discharge period both indicators flash and then during the charging period the normal charging indicators will appear The Discharge process may be terminated by pressing either of the switches and the Charger will proceed to charge the Buddy in Rapid mode As this procedure lasts for 15 hours do not select it if you plan to use the Buddy within 15 hours In an emergency terminate the process and select a Rapid charge to make the Buddy available for use as quickly as possible This feature should not be used more than once per month on a particular Buddy or the life of the battery ma
15. to choose a style which suits your working environment The CO Buddy detects CO using infra red absorption offering the advantages of low cost of ownership throughout the instruments working life A rechargeable NiMH battery ensures up to 12 hours operation between charges Factory set three stage audible and visual alarms will immediately alert you to unsafe levels of CO In the event of a sensor or electronic malfunction an audible and visual FAULT alarm will activate 2 1 Datalogging The CO Buddy is fitted with a datalogging facility as standard This logs the measured level of CO and the corresponding date and time The CO Buddy has sufficient capacity to log 5 x 12 hour shifts before overwriting This information can be transferred through a data link using the optional software into a spreadsheet Datalogging kit Part No SA2 K03 50 CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 6 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 0 Operation During normal operation the CO Buddy measures CO in contact with the sensor the green vent on the side of the analyser by diffusion For other methods of operation please see Section 3 6 3 1 How to Switch the CO Buddy On and Off To turn the CO Buddy on press the CO button Each of the indicator lights will flash together with an audible beep The CO Buddy will enter into a warm up phase for 40 seconds During warm up the yellow FAULT light will be permanently on and th
16. tors H GREEN RED MEANING INDICATOR INDICATOR The Charger is switched off or there is no Buddy in the Charger xt The Buddy is charging at it s normal overnight rate Charging of the Buddy has been completed The Buddy is presently in Rapid Charge mode xt xt The indicators are flashing together means the Buddy is discharging xt xt The indicators are flashing alternately means ALTERNATE the Buddy Charger has detected a Fault Ensure that the Buddy is seated correctly in the charger If the fault persists switch the charger off and then back on If still faulty contact the supplier for assistance 6 Indicator On xt Indicator flashing CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 10 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 4 Alarms During normal operation the CO Buddy will flash the GREEN OK light every 2 seconds and the liquid crystal display when fitted will show the current measured value of CO concentration The CO Buddy has been factory set with 3 alarm points WARN 0 5 CO long term exposure limit for CO2 DANGER 1 5 CO short term exposure limit for CO2 FATAL 4 CO narcotic effects begin to occur FAULT lt lt lt lt Alarms must be taken seriously you could be in a potentially hazardous environment and must follow established procedures The safest action
17. uld be returned to your supplier for servicing Note for special CO Buddies of the type that will only switch off when placed in a charger In the event of an instrument fault the audible alarm can be silenced To silence the alarm press and hold the CO button for 2 seconds until the CO Buddy stops beeping The visual fault alarm will remain flashing IMPORTANT If at any time the GREEN OK light is not flashing and the YELLOW FAULT light is flashing the analyser must not be used You should contact your supplier If there are no indicator lights flashing ensure that the battery is charged and the unit is switched on CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 14 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 6 Accessories The CO Buddy can be supplied with the following accessories 3 6 1 Sample draw kit The Sample Draw Kit Part No 7000 0100 allows you to sample a confined space atmosphere before entering Confined spaces could include Dispense gas storage area CO2 gas storage area Fermentation vat Sewer Manure Pit The Sample Draw Kit consists of 1 Flow through adapter 1 x Hose 1 Aspirator bulb The sample draw kit is supplied assembled simply push the flow adaptor into the green CO sensor on the side of the CO Buddy Pump the aspiration bulb the CO Buddy is now measuring the CO concentration of the gas drawn in at the probe 3 6 2 Datalogging kit The Datalogging ki
18. y be affected It is recommended to perform this task every two months of regular use 3 3 4 Additional Vehicle Charger Considerations Vehicle chargers should be disconnected from the cigar lighter when not in use to prevent unnecessary draining of the vehicle battery Note that the wiring of cigar lighter sockets varies between different makes of vehicles Some are permanently powered whilst others are only powered while the vehicle ignition is on In the latter case the special operating modes of the charger eg discharging must be reselected when the vehicle ignition is turned back on Vehicle chargers will automatically select the Rapid Charge Mode as opposed to the Normal Charge Mode when a Buddy is inserted The Buddy will automatically switch off when first placed in the charger It is expected that the Buddy will only be placed in the charger when it needs to be charged rather than always placing it in the charger even for the shortest journeys 3 3 5 Charger Fault Conditions Under a Fault condition of the charger the red and green indicators will flash alternately In this case make sure that the Buddy has been seated correctly in the charger Ifthe problem still persists report the fault to the supplier Under no circumstances should you attempt to recharge the Buddy from an alternative power source CDB 800 08 CO Buddy User Manual Page 9 ANALOX CO Buddy CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYSER 3 3 6 Summary of Charger Status Indica
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