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1. MicfroClipXT 1 2 3 and 4 Gas Detector Operator s Manual RW ologies by Honeywell 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 BW s warranty obligation is limited at BW s option to refund of the purchase price repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BW authorized service center within the warranty period In no event shall BW s liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product This warranty does not include a fuses disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use b any product which in BW s opinion has been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation handling or use c any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than an authorized dealer or the installation of unapproved parts on the product or The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on a proper storage installation calibration use maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of BW b th2. Visual alarm Red light emitting diodes LED Display Alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD Backlight Activates for 5 seconds when the pushbutton is pressed and during an alarm condition Self test Initiated during activation Calibration Automatic zero and automatic span Oxygen sensor Automatic span on activation enable disable User field options Startup message confidence beep latch ing alarms enable disable safe display mode oxygen mea surement combustible sensor measurement sensor disable define calibration interval force calibration calibration lock force bump define bump interval bump due lock stealth mode language selection enable disable automatic oxygen calibra tion enable disable auto zero at startup define alarm setpoints define span concentration values define STEL calculation 19 GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual period low alarm acknowledge IntelliFlash confidence beep and IntelliFlash interval Battery operating time 1 rechargeable lithium polymer battery 10 hours typical Year of manufacture The detector s year of manufacture is determined from the serial number The second and third num ber after the first letter determines the year of manufacture E g KA410 001000 2010 year of manufacture Approved batteries Approved batteries for GasAlertMicroClip XT Narada NL 503759 and BYD Type SL503759 Rechargeable battery Temperature code Lithium polymer 20 C lt Ta
3. and vibrator alarms persist during a high or low alarm until the gas concentration is below the low alarm set point and has been acknowledged by pressing Safe Mode When enabled SAFE continuously displays on the LCD when all gas concentrations are normal or below the alarm setpoints Stealth Mode When enabled the audible alarm LEDs and backlight are disabled 3 displays on the LCD Low Alarm Acknowledge When enabled the audible alarm can be disabled during a low alarm The vibrator LEDs and LCD remain enabled For H2S CO and LEL sensors only Datalog Interval seconds Enter a value 5 120 sec onds to define how often a datalog is recorded Datalog interval cannot be defined with configuring the detector with the IR Link Force Calibration When Overdue When enabled the detector automatically enters calibration during startup for overdue sensors If the sensors are not calibrated immediately the detector will deactivate Cal Lock When enabled the sensors can only be cali brated using an IR device IR Link with Fleet Manager II or the MicroDock II base station Force Bump When Overdue When enabled a bump test is required if the sensor has exceeded its bump test interval If a successful bump test is not performed the detector will deactivate IntelliFlash When enabled the green LED flashes to provide continuous visual confirmation that the detector is operating correctly IntelliFlash automat
4. lt 50 C T4 Battery charger GasAlertMicroClip XT charging adapter First time charge 2 3 hours Normal charge 2 3 hours Warranty 2 years including sensors Approvals Approved by CSA to both U S and Canadian Standards CAN CSA C22 2 No 157 and C22 2 152 ANS UL 913 and ANSI ISA 12 13 Part 1 CSA Class Division 1 Group A B C and D 20 ATEX CE 0539 Il 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga KEMA O6ATEX0056 EN 60079 0 EN 60079 11 and EN 60079 26 IECEx Ex ia IIC T4 Ga IECEx CSA 05 0015 IEC 60079 0 IEC 60079 11 IEC 60079 26 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 003 Canadian EMI requirements These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipmen
5. refer to Sensor Poisons and Contaminants GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual Calibrate the detector before first time use and then on a regular schedule depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants BW recommends calibrating at least once every 180 days 6 months The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 5096 LEL methane If monitoring a different combustible gas in the LEL range calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA International Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas and in an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen It is recommended that the combustible sensor be checked with a known concentration of calibration gas after any exposure to contaminants poisons such as sulfur compounds silicon vapors halogenated compounds etc BW recommends to bump test the sensors before each day s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms are activated Calibrate if the readings are not within the specified limits Caution High off scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration Any rapid up scaling reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond the upper scale limit which can be hazar
6. IR interface Refer to the following illustration 14 Allow the battery to charge for 2 3 hours To reach full battery capacity allow the battery to fully charge and discharge three times 5 Charge the battery after each workday Maintenance To maintain the detector in good operating condition perform the following basic maintenance as required Calibrate bump test and inspect the detector on a regular schedule Maintain an operations log of all maintenance bump tests calibrations and alarm events Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents soaps or polishes Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter A Warning To avoid personal injury use only sensors specifically designed for the detector Use proper ESD handling practices A Caution Ensure hands are clean or wear gloves before handling components GasAlertMicroClip XT Maintenance 1o replace a sensor or sensor filter refer to the following illustration table and procedures Front shell Rear shell Sealing rib H5S sensor Sensor filter Deactivate the detector On a clean surface place the detector face down 2 Remove the six machine screws from the rear shell Remove the back cover by lifting the top and the bottom upwards simultaneously to prevent damaging the charging pins 15 GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual Replacing the sensor filter 1 Note the placement of the PCB to
7. The following are the available user options 1 Sensors H5S CO LEL and O3 12 Sensor Disabled Disables the sensor Calibration Gas ppm LEL 9602 Defines the calibration gas concentration for each sensor Calibration Interval days Defines how often a cali bration should be performed Bump Interval days Defines how often a bump test should be performed Low Alarm ppm LEL 02 Defines the low alarm setpoint High Alarm ppm LEL 02 Defines the high alarm setpoint TWA Alarm ppm Defines the time weighted average TWA alarm setpoint H2S and CO sensors only STEL Alarm ppm Defines the short term exposure limit STEL alarm setpoint H2S and CO sensors only STEL Interval minutes Defines the short term expo sure limit 5 15 minutes HS and CO sensors only Auto Zero Startup When enabled the detector auto matically zeros the H S CO and LEL sensors during the startup self test LEL By Volume CH4 When enabled the LEL reading is displayed as vol assuming a methane environ ment O2 Auto Calibration on Startup When enabled the Os sensor is automatically calibrated during startup 2 User Options Confidence Beep When enabled the detector beeps once every second to verify the battery has sufficient power to detect hazardous gas and emit an alarm Detector is shipped with Confidence Beep disabled Latching Alarms When enabled the audible visual
8. ced correctly Remove the two screws on the PCB A Caution Ensure no damage occurs to the battery 3 Lift the PCB straight up The oxygen sensor will stay in the front shell Remove the sensor 4 Onroughly the same spot on the front shell place the new sensor Lower the PCB over the oxygen sensor 5 Ensure the purple plastic sensor post is inserted into the clear plastic hole Carefully replace the circular rigidified flex PCB atop the metal sensor posts Take care not to tear the flex cable 6 Press down to secure the circular rigidified flex PCB atop the metal sensor posts 7 To complete the detector refer to Reassembling the detector Reassembling the detector Verify the PCB is seated correctly and inserted exactly as it was removed sensors face the front shell Replace the two PCB screws 17 GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual Visually inspect the battery to ensure no damage has occurred When replacing the rear shell ensure the charging pins bottom of inside rear shell are aligned with the corre sponding holes on the PCB Press the front and rear shells together firmly to ensure a proper seal Ensure the front and rear shell have a uniform tight 1 16 in 1 mm seal on all sides of the detector When replacing the screws they must be seated prop erly to prevent cross threading Turn the screw counter clockwise until a click is heard and then begin tightening the screw clo
9. ckwise Note Ensure the rib on the interior rear shell inserts between the battery and the PCB Refer to the following illustration New sensor s should be calibrated Activate the detec tor and calibrate the sensor s Refer to Calibration 18 Specifications Instrument dimensions 11 25 x 6 00 x 2 89 cm 4 4 x 2 4 x 1 1 in Weight 170 g 6 0 oz Operating temperature 20 C to 58 C 4 F to 136 F 50 C to 58 C is certified by CSA International on the combustible sensor with 5 accuracy Storage temperature 40 C to 50 C 40 F to 122 F Operating humidity 0 to 95 relative humidity non con densing Alarm setpoints May vary by region and are user defined All setpoints automatically display during the startup self test Detection range H2S 0 100 ppm 1 0 1 ppm increments CO 0 500 ppm 1 ppm increments Os 0 30 0 vol 0 196 vol increments Combustible LEL 0 100 1 LEL increments or 0 5 0 v v methane Sensor type H58 CO Os Single plug in electrochemical cell Combustibles Plug in catalytic bead GasAlertMicroClip XT Specifications O measuring principle Capillary controlled concentration sensor Alarm conditions TWA alarm STEL alarm low alarm high alarm multi gas alarm over limit OL alarm low battery alarm confidence beep automatic shutdown alarm Audible alarm 95 dB at 30 cm 1 ft 100 dB typical variable pulsed beeper
10. dous Extended exposure of the GasAlertMicroClip XT to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress a detector element that can seriously affect its performance If an alarm occurs due to a high concentration of combustible gases calibrate the detector If necessary replace the sensor Protect the combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds silicones and chlorinated hydrocarbons Sensor exposure to certain organic vapors such as leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons may temporarily inhibit sensor performance After exposure a bump test or calibration is recommended For use only in potentially explosive atmospheres where oxygen concentrations do not exceed 20 9 v v GasAlertMicroClip XT Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip XT Hydrogen sulfide H2S sensor Parts of the GasAlertMicroClip XT Oxygen Os sensor Combustible LEL sensor Audible alarm Liquid crystal display LCD GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual Display Elements o tem pee I jan ALARM ANA mem DM ELS DN D VAN AN N V va m Zz B R AN H2S ppm Battery life indicator Ccacar 0 96 f Gas cylinder 4 4 Automatically span sensor FRED Amm GasAlertMicroClip XT Pushbuttons Pushbuttons Pushbutton Bes To activate the detector press To deactivate the detector press and hold until the OFF countdown
11. e buyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from BW and c the right of BW to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice bill of sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS WARRANTY IS THE BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BW SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision Introduction The operator s manual provides basic information for the GasAlertMicroClip XT For complete operating instructions refer to the GasAlertMicroClip XT Technical Reference Guide provided on the CD ROM The GasAlertMicroClip XT the detector warns of hazardous gas at level
12. emporarily remain in alarm until the gas clears from Note the sensors Only use the calibration 6 Disconnect the hose from the calibration cap and the regulator ad bump beri GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual Alarms Refer to the following table for information about alarms and corresponding screens If Stealth mode is enabled the audible and visual alarms are disabled Only the vibrator alarm activates Nam E Ham Pih Low Alarm Slow siren Slow alternating flash and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates High Alarm Fastsiren Fast alternating flash and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates Multi Gas Alarm Alternating low and high alarm siren and flash and gas bars flash Vibrator alarm activates 10 cow WA Md TWA Alarm Slow siren Slow alternating flash and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates STEL Alarm Fastsiren Fast alternating flash and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates Over Limit OL Alarm Fastsiren and alternating flash and gas bar flash Vibrator alarm activates e OL displays PNG wa 7 zn co H S ppm zs 0 Ol o LE C c mi b Lj ALARM fai GasAlertMicroClip XT Alarms Arve Cy Sensor Alarm During startup Error sensor name displays During normal operation Err displays Low Battery Alarm Sequence of 10 rapid sirens and alternating flashes
13. ensure it is replaced correctly Remove the two screws on the PCB Remove the PCB carefully A Caution Ensure no damage occurs to the battery 2 Remove the old sensor filter It may be stuck to the sensors 3 Place the new sensor filter Note When inserting a new sensor filter ensure the black gasket is facing the front shell 4 To complete the detector refer to Reassembling the detector 16 Replacing H5S CO and LEL sensor 1 Note the placement of the PCB to ensure it is replaced correctly Remove the two screws on the PCB Remove the PCB carefully A Caution Ensure no damage occurs to the battery If the sensor filter is stuck to the sensors remove and replace the sensor filter into the front shell 2 Slide the sensors out Note Detectors that are configured for 1 2 or 3 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations 3 Insert the new sensor s 4 To complete the detector refer to Reassembling the detector Replacing the oxygen sensor Note Detectors that are configured for 1 2 or 3 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations 1 Gently remove the circular rigidified flex PCB atop the sensor from the metal sensor posts Take care not to tear the flex cable Purple post Rigidified flex PCB Oxygen sensor Flex cable GasAlertMicroClip XT Maintenance 2 Note the placement of the PCB to ensure it is repla
14. ically deactivates during a low bat tery alarm a self test fail a calibration fail a bump test fail or during an alarm event To define how often Intel liFlash occurs 1 60 seconds refer to Confidence Beep GasAlertMicroClip XT Charging the Detector and IntelliFlash Interval Default setting is 1 second Detector is shipped with IntelliFlash enabled Confidence Beep and IntelliFlash Interval Enter a value 1 60 seconds to define how often IntelliFlash occurs and the detector beeps Intelliflash and or Confi dence Beep must be enabled in order to define Confi dence Beep and IntelliFlash Interval Language Select the language to display on the LCD English Francais French Deutsch German Espa fiol Spanish or Portugu s Portuguese Charging the Detector A Warning Only the manufacturer can replace the battery Failure to adhere to this caution can lead to fire and or explosion Charge only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas and within temperatures of 0 C 45 C 32 F 113 F The charging adapter is specific to your region Use of the charging adapter outside your region will damage the charger and the detector Do not calibrate during or immediately after charging 13 GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual To charge the battery complete the following 1 Deactivate the detector Insert the charging adapter plug into an AC outlet 2 Connect the charging adapter to the detector
15. is complete and the LCD deactivates To view the TWA STEL and MAX maximum readings press twice To clear the TWA STEL and MAX readings press when the LCD displays RESET To initiate calibration deactivate the detector Press and hold while the detector performs the OFF countdown Continue holding while the LCD briefly deactivates and then begins the CAL countdown Release when the CAL countdown is complete To activate the backlight while in normal operation press To acknowledge latched alarms press To acknowledge a low alarm and disable the audible alarm press if the Low Alarm Acknowl edge option is enabled GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual Sensor Poisons and Contaminants Several cleaners solvents and lubricants can contaminate and cause permanent damage to sensors Before using cleaners solvents and lubricants in close proximity to the detector sen Sors read the following caution and table A Caution Use only the following BW Technologies by Honeywell recommended products and procedures Use water based cleaners Use non alcohol based cleaners Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth Do not use soaps polishes or solvents Below are common products to avoid using around sensors Cleaners and Lubricants Brake cleaners Lubricants Rustinhibitors Window and glass cleaners Dishsoaps Citrus based cleaners Alcohol based cleaners Hand sanitize
16. rs Anionic detergents Methanol fuels and antifreezes Silicones Silicone cleaners and protectants Silicone based adhesives sealants and gels Hand body and medicinal creams containing silicone Tissues containing silicone Mold releasing agents Polishes Aerosols Bug repellents and sprays Lubricants Rust inhibitors Window cleaners Calibration GasAlertMicroClip XT Calibration Dispiay Display A Caution Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20 9 oxygen 1 Press and hold as the detector performs the OFF countdown Continue holding when the LCD briefly deactivates The LCD then activates again and performs the CAL countdown Continue holding until the countdown is complete to enter calibration flashes while the detector zeroes all of the sensors and calibrates the oxygen sensor If a sensor fails to auto zero it cannot be calibrated When auto zero is complete the LCD displays APPLY GAS m LI CO ppm m LI LEL 4 When flashes connect the gas cylinder refer to page 8 and apply gas at a flow rate of 250 500 ml min After a sufficient amount of gas has been detected approximately 30 seconds the detector beeps and flashes while the detector completes the calibration AUTO SPANIEI y The LCD displays CAL DUE Next a Screen displays showing the number of days remaining before calibration is due for each
17. s above user defined alarm setpoints The detector is a personal safety device It is your responsibility to respond properly to the alarm Note The detector is shipped with English as the default displayed language Additional languages provided are Portuguese Spanish German and French The screens for the additional languages are displayed on the detector and in the corresponding operator s manuals Zeroing the Sensors To zero the sensors refer to steps 1 3 in Calibration on page 7 ay 42 Warning This instrument contains a lithium polymer battery Dispose of lithium cells immediately Do not disassemble and do not GasAlertMicroClip XT dispose of in fire Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Safety Information Read First Use the detector only as specified in this manual and the refer ence guide otherwise the protection provided by the detector may be impaired Read the following cautions before using the detector A Cautions Warning Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety Caution For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only Read and understand the user manual completely before operating or servicing Charge the detector before first time use BW recommends the detector be charged after every workday Before using the detector
18. sensor The LCD then displays the earliest calibration due date as some sensors require more frequent calibrations Note Only use the calibration cap during the calibration span process and for bump tests Wind currents may cause false readings and poor calibrations Do not calibrate the detector during or immediately after charging is complete GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual Attach the Gas Cylinder to the Detector GasAlertMicroClip XT Bump Test Bump Test Gas Cylinder Guidelines Bump Test To ensure an accurate bump check use a romiu gecs gas Use gases approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Do not use a gas cylinder that is past its expiration date Gas Cylinder Connection 1 Connect the calibration hose to the 0 5 l min regulator on the gas cylinder For use with the MicroDock II use a demand flow regulator NOTE Cylinders that are used with a demand flow regulator must meet the following maximum inlet pressure specifications Disposable cylinders 0 1000 psig 70 bar Refillable cylinders 0 3000 psig 207 bar To perform an automated bump check refer to the MicroDock Il User Manual 2 Connect the calibration hose to the calibration cap 3 Attach the calibration cap to the detector 4 Apply gas Verify the visual and audible alarms activate 5 Close the Ag pete and remove the calibration cap from the detector NOTE The detector will t
19. t and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help W Wear yellow Work safe iERP 131474 L3 D6567 0 English BW Technologies 2010 All rights reserved Kebon P RODUC T Thank you for reading this data sheet For pricing or for further information please contact us at our UK Office using the details below UK Office Keison Products P O Box 2124 Chelmsford Essex CM1 3UP England Tel 44 0 1245 600560 Fax 44 0 1245 808399 Email sales keison co uk Please note Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice The user is responsible for determining the suitability of this product
20. with 7 seconds of silence in between continues for 15 minutes ALARM 7 and flash LOW BAT dis E HS ppm plays and the vibrator alarm activate ICY After 15 minutes of the Low Battery Se alarm the Automatic Shutdown Alarm sequence begins OFF displays before deactivating Confidence Beep and IntelliFlash One beep and flash every second Note Confidence Beep and IntelliFlash automatically deactivate during low battery alarm self test fail calibration fail bump test fail or an alarm event Automatic Shutdown Alarm Sequence of 10 rapid sirens and alter nating flashes with 1 second of silence ALARM in between sequence reactivates E nn T seven times LLIN sur Ts LOW BAT and display and vibrator alarm activates OFF displays before deactivating Note Alarms can be set to latching or non latching To enable disable latching select deselect Latching Alarms in Fleet Manager II Local regulations may require a latching alarm If Low Alarm Acknowledge is enabled and a low alarm occurs press to disable the audible alarm The visual and vibrator alarms remain activated If the alarm escalates to a high STEL or TWA alarm the audible alarm reactivates 11 GasAlertMicroClip XT Operator s Manual User Options Menu To modify the user options connect the detector to the IR Link adapter and open Fleet Manager II Refer to the Fleet Manager I Operator s Manual for complete instructions
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