QPD Personal O2 Monitor - Advanced Gas Solutions
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1. QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual Analox Ltd 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park North Yorkshire TS9 5PT UK T 44 0 1642 711400 F 44 0 1642 713900 W www analox net E info analox net QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual List of Contents 1 nip eir p 1 1 1 Description ERST 1 1 2 Regulatory contorrmnity esee steed tenete ica cerae near 1 1 8 Electrochemical sensors oxygen eeeesesesseeseeeeneee nennen enne nnn nnns 1 2 gt IM EE 3 2 4 Alarm Settings uc aa 3 MES cum tilda didas 4 3 1 Operating COndiltions 2 rete e ia be reet atti ns einen 4 3 2 Operating the QPD vitoria cies 4 3 3 Calibration servicing and maintenance sssssssseeeeeeeneenennn enne 5 4 QPD INdiCAONS eiii sat ee 6 5 Disposal ini tr e is een 7 9 17 WEEE statement iii ida iaa ta ave 7 NA LO Document Ref P0129 800 00 May 2012 Page 1 QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual 1 Introduction 1 1 Description 1 1 1 QPD is a personal oxygen monitor which continuously monitors the concentration of oxygen in the air to which its sensor is exposed It provides a large visual LCD display of the monitored 96 oxygen concentration except when an alarm state low oxygen alarm or high oxygen alarm is indicated when the LCD display reads the default indication of HI or LO as appropriate 1 2 Regulatory conformity Analox Ltd is accre2. Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink Obtain medical advice immediately NALO Document Ref P0129 800 00 May 2012 Page 1 QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual Eye Persons with pre existing eye problems may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance Corrosive May cause redness pain blurred vision and eye burns Contact can result in the permanent loss of sight Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes Obtain medical advice immediately Inhalation Persons with pre existing impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance Inhalation is not an expected hazard unless heated to high temperatures Mist or vapour inhalation can cause irritation to the nose throat and upper respiratory tract Remove to fresh air Rest and keep warm Obtain medical advice if applicable Table 1 Electrochemical sensor first aid procedures Should leakage of any electrolyte occur as a result of misuse incorrect operation manufacturing error physical damage etc then wear protective gloves when cleaning any spills Should electrolyte contact skin then the affected area should be washed thoroughly with copious water and medical advice sought if there has been any contact with the eyes or mouth If connected to any electrical equipment the sensor should be immediately removed Document Ref P0
3. 129 800 00 May 2012 Page 2 NALO QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual 2 Alarms 2 1 Alarm Settings 2 1 1 The normal concentration of oxygen in air is approximately 20 8 The monitor is factory pre set with four alarms a LOW alarm of 19 and a CRITICALLY LOW alarm of 1896 oxygen and a corresponding HIGH amp CRITICALLY HIGH of 22 596 and 2496 oxygen in the surrounding air 2 1 2 Should the monitored oxygen concentration become lower than the pre set low oxygen alarm level of 1996 or higher than the pre set high oxygen alarm level of 22 596 or should the voltage of the battery within the unit fall below a pre set threshold both visual audible and vibration warnings are activated Other settings are available on request NA LO Document Ref P0129 800 00 May 2012 Page 3 QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual 3 Operating 3 4 Operating conditions Operating and storage temperature 0 to 30 C Short time excursion temperature 15 to 45 C Operating relative humidity O to 99 RH non condensing Operating pressure range Atmospheric 10 T90 response time Typically 17 seconds 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 4 Important note If unit is taken from a cold atmosphere into a warm humid atmosphere it is possible that condensation of water may temporarily block the oxygen sensor capillary and cause the unit to indicate a low oxygen alarm state The unit should immediately be taken out
4. 2 Monitor User Manual 3 3 Calibration servicing and maintenance 3 3 1 The QPD unit is tested and calibrated with certified test gases before despatch but sensor optimisation in fresh air should be carried out regularly during the two year sensor life of the unit 3 3 2 Analox Ltd recommends that the user performs a fresh air calibration at least once a month under normal ambient conditions Press the two buttons on either side of the unit simultaneously and hold until CAL appears on the display around 5 seconds Release the buttons and the oxygen concentration will optimise to ambient conditions of 20 896 3 3 3 After 2 years the unit may be returned to Analox Ltd for calibration with certified test gases and to obtain a calibration certificate 3 3 4 The QPD contains an oxygen detecting sensor and a special battery pack which allow the unit to operate continuously for 2 years under normal ambient non alarm conditions If the unit has indicated an alarm condition for long periods of time the battery life will be shortened 3 35 f the audible alarm gives a constant tone the unit should be taken out of service immediately and returned for servicing If the user wishes to silence the audible alarm for the purpose of returning to Analox they may open the unit by removing four corner self tapping screws The battery can then be carefully unplugged from the unit Never use a battery pack in this unit other than one supplied by Anal
5. aulty or damaged sensor E3 Sensor voltage is too low Possible causes e Sensor at end of life e Sensor disconnected e Faulty sensor El Sensor voltage is too high Possible causes Faulty or damages sensor After battery is connected t 1 to 19 Various Self test Indications can be ignored After test has finished unit will require calibration before use SERVICE Various Service Calibration due Document Ref P0129 800 00 May 2012 Page 6 NALO QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual 5 Disposal 5 1 WEEE statement 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 NA LO Document Ref P0129 800 00 May 2012 Page 7
6. dited to ISO 9001 2000 This product is CE certified EMC 2004 108 EC Analox Ltd complies with RoSH and REACH directives All Analox Ltd products conform to the WEEE directive 2002 96 EC 1 3 Electrochemical sensors oxygen Electrochemical sensors contain toxic compounds Under normal conditions the sensor will be safely sealed To prevent leakage the unit must not be exposed to temperatures outside the specified range or be exposed to organic vapours which may cause physical damage to the body of the sensor The unit must not be stored in areas containing organic solvents or in flammable liquid stores When the life of the sensor has expired or it is leaking or otherwise damaged it must be disposed of safely in accordance with local regulations The oxygen cell contains caustic electrolyte potassium hydroxide In the event of an accident use the following first aid procedures Body Effect First Aid Procedures Part Skin Contact could result in a chemical Immediately flush the skin thoroughly burn with water for at least 15 minutes Persons with pre existing skin Remove contaminated clothing and disorders may be more susceptible to wash before re use the effects of the substance Obtain medical advice if continued irritation Ingestion Corrosive May cause sore throat If swallowed DO NOT INDUCE abdominal pain nausea and severe VOMITING burns of the mouth throat and stomach and may be fatal
7. of service and be placed in a warm dry atmosphere until the condensation has cleared and the unit works correctly again Operating the QPD The QPD is designed to operate continuously for 2 years The unit can be serviced by Analox every 2 years and may be returned by post for this service if required Service agreements are available upon request There is no ON OFF switch so the unit can not be left off accidentally Normally the monitored concentration of oxygen lies between the pre set low oxygen and the high oxygen alarm levels and in this situation there should be no alarm lights and no audible alarm The LCD on the front face of the unit should indicate the monitored concentration of oxygen Before use always give the unit an alarm test Exhale gently into the sensor orifice at the left hand side of the front face of the unit and the low oxygen LED should start to flash and the audible alarm to bleep within 20 seconds When the orifice is exposed to fresh air following the test the unit should return to the non alarm state within a few seconds Care should be taken to blow gently in order to ensure that excess moisture does not enter the sensor orifice If the LOW ALARM indications are not activated by this test optimise the unit in fresh air as described in the Calibration section below QPD oxygen monitor is not to be used in classified flammable areas Document Ref P0129 800 00 May 2012 NA LO Page 4 QPD Personal O
8. ox NA LO Document Ref P0129 800 00 May 2012 Page 5 QPD Personal O2 Monitor User Manual 4 QPDindications Display Audible LED Meaning Normal operation O2 concentration None No Normal operation O2 concentration is e g 20 8 displayed Alarms Al 2 short beeps mid Warning high O2 N B These indications AP 5 short beeps high Yes Critical high O2 can also arise from LO 2 short beeps mid Warning low O2 incorrect calibration LO 5 short beeps high Critical low O2 Calibration CAL Flashing 1 long beep low Calibration is required before use CAL 1 short beep high Calibration is complete SEN 1 long beep low Unit cannot be calibrated Possible causes No e Reference O2 concentration too low or high e End of sensor life e Faulty sensor e Sensor disconnected Errors PA Low battery Unit no longer provides protection Possible causes e End of battery life e Faulty battery ET Measured O2 concentration is lt 5 This would indicate a fatal concentration on a correctly calibrated working sensor Possible causes e Sensor at end of life e Incorrect calibration e Faulty sensor E2 Measured O2 concentration is gt 30 This could indicate a potentially Neng beep pow NG dangerous concentration which is outside the measurement range of the sensor Possible causes e Incorrect calibration e F
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