Omniguard 4 Owners Manual V1.00
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1. 0 L U T 0 N Use A Y to change the month Press 4 gt to advance to the day using A W to change Repeat the procedure for the year Press 4 gt to advance to the time Use A W to set the hours and minutes usethe 4 keys move from one to the other SPs zie eo Note the unit operates on a 24 hour clock 7 Press SAVE to save the updated settings and return to the Main Menu Press EXIT to return without changing the settings Alarm Setpoint Selection The normal operating window is the area between the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 setpoints These setpoints can be set anywhere within the operating range of the unit 0 250 WC in increments of 0 005 WC The Omniguard 4 can also operate in units of mmWC or Pascals See Pressure Units Alarm 1 default is 0 025 WC upper setpoint of operating window Alarm 2 default is 0 100 WC lower setpoint of operating window The Omniguard 4can be used in both positive and negative pressure monitoring applications The procedure for setting of Alarm setpoints is the same for both applications Positive Pressure Application Clean room or HVAC system example settings Alarm 1 0 050 WC Alarm 2 0 025 WC Negative Pressure Application Asbestos or lead abatement example settings Alarm 1 0 020 WC Alarm 2 0 050 WC Example of Setting Alarm Levels This isan example of setting the alarm levels for negative containment area with an operati2. eee Je USB C3 Special Purpose Keys ALARM SILENCE silences the internal buzzer and AUX ALARM output when an Alarm Condition occurs Audible Alarm status is indicated by the buzzer symbol at the Monitor Screen DISPLAY toggles display thru 4 different screens monitoring pressure only inverted monitoring amp inverted pressure only START JOB press to begin a new Job Assign a name to the new Job Ends previous Job and prints its Summary report HELP provides information about the highlighted item or displays Help Menu to select a topic for which more information is available Owner s Manual Page 17 E N G N E E R N G Print Log Rates The printing and logging of pressure readings begins once the unit reaches normal operation status bar indicates There are two user definable rates at which printing logging occurs Normal Rate default is 15 min e setting choices are 5 15 30 minutes or OFF e rate at which the highest amp lowest pressure readings are printed and logged to memory during normal operation e when set to OFF unit will only log amp print alarm readings Alarm Rate default is 15 sec e setting choices are 15 30 60 or 120 seconds e rate at which pressure readings are printed and logged to memory during an alarm condition To change the Print Log Rate 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight using and press SELECT to change setting
3. Alarm 1 amp 2 Printer On Setpoints Alarm 1 0 025 is Nooo V Buzzer Armed Alarm 2 0 100 0 NORMAL Status Bar press MENU Main Menu Help Menu uses same format end of menu VIEW PRINT JOB LOGS indicator PRINT JOB KEY SETUP ek Menu Items CONFIGURATION REPORT Highlighted Item PASSCODE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR NAME indicates more MAIN menu items available Screen Name Valid Key Choices 1 press SELECT ViewSettings Screen Alarm Setpoints shown use A to change value of Function ALARM 1 0 0250 setting Name s ALARM 2 0 100 Setting being Info Box Alarms 1 amp 2 are upper changed edited and lower setpoint Valid Key Defaults are 0 025 and Operating Window Choices press HELP Help Info Screen Alarm Setpoints help shown end of menu Function ALARM SETPOINTS end Name Alarm 1 is upper setpoint indicator Detailed Alarm 2 is lower setpoint Help Info Normal operating window e is area between Alarm 1 indicates more Valid Key ds help info available Choices Screen Name 1 press HELP again to go to Help Menu Screen less EXIT to return to previous screen or Monitor Screen Owner s Manual Page 5 E N G I N E E R N G Section 3 Quick Setup amp Usage This section is a quick reference checklist for setting up your 4 1 Insert one end of
4. JOB SUMMARY Summary of Ended Job JoB Johnson Bldg JOB START 11 26 03 05 38 JOB END 12 01 03 17 09 TIME IN NORMAL OP 5 days 10 hrs 23 mins NUMBER OF ALARMS 2 TIME IN ALARM 16 mins 28 secs Starting New Job CEN START JOB Wilson Remodel Ee oM o Alarm Condition Once the containment pressure reaches the operating window the unit will be in normal operation and the alarms will be armed Then if containment pressure falls outside the operating window the following will occur 1 Internal buzzer and AUX ALARM output will be activated and will remain active until ALARM SILENCE is pressed 2 The status bar will change to and begin flashing The STATUS LED will flash red 3 Printer will indicate which alarm setpoint was exceeded The print log rate will increase to the preset alarm rate Printouts will show the time followed by the current pressure reading When the containment pressure returns to within the normal operating window the unit will log and print NORMAL OP witha time stamp The buzzer and AUX ALARM output will turn off The STATUS LED will return to a steady green If the alarm was silenced without rearming it should be rearmed Alarm Silence Disable and Rearming The buzzer symbol on the Monitor Screen indicates whether the audible alarm and AUX ALARM output are armed or disabled The alarm is always armed when the unit is first turned on The alarm silence
5. Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 5 4 Calculating site airflow requirements A typical heavy duty HEPA fan filter unit has a 1000 CFM cubic feet per minute capacity with a new filter Units are typically derated by 2596 so a 1000 CFM unit is derated to 750 CFM by the hyiegenist when calculating actual site airflow requirements Example 1 A room measuring 20 x 20 ft with a 10 ft ceiling encloses 4000 CF of air To meet the 4X per hour change rate the fan filter unit must be capable of pulling 267 of air 4000 x 4 60 from the containment area and maintain a minimum negative pressure of 0 020 WC Example 2 Room size is 20 x 50 with 12 ft ceiling Requires 20x50x12 CFx4 60 800 CFM or 2 units of a 1000 CFM fan filter unit remember the fan filter unitis derated to 750 CFM Example 3 Room size is 100 x 100 with 16 ft ceiling Requires 100 x 100 x 16 CF x 4 60 10667 CFM or 15 fan filter units of a 1000 CFM unit The containment area pressure should be monitored at various points to confirm adherence to abatement requirements Remember that air is a medium and air pressure is not identical throughout the containment area The pressures at specific locations within the containment area vary due to distance room temperature proximity to openings room geometry etc Typically one manometer is used for every two rooms that have a doorway and attached hallway up to 1000 square ft Using a manomete
6. Product installation and use will comply with them Page 30 Omniguard 4 1995 2004 Engineering Solutions Inc Omniguard is a trademark of Engineering Solutions Inc Product specifications subject to change without notice First Printing 1 04 Printed in the U S A 10 00 P N 0G4 MAN 100 Omniguard 4 Quick Reference Starting A New Job PRINT JOB for printout of current job START JOB to name new job amp end previous job Check Date amp Time set if needed Check Alarm 1 amp 2 setpoints operating window adjust if needed Connect pressure tubing to 71 inlet Unit will display WAITING FOR PRESSURE and STATUS LED will flash green until pressure reaches operating window Once reached displays NORMAL and STATUS LED shows steady green unit begins printing amp logging of pressure readings Monitor Screen 0 058 Alarm 1 0 025 Alarm 2 0 100 NORMAL Pressure Only Monitor Screen 05 LO NORMAL Main Menu PRINT JOB KEY SETUP CONFIGURATION REPORT PASSCODE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR NAME v SELECT EXIT HELP MAIN MENU Alarm Setpoint Screen ALARM 1 0 0250 ALARM 2 0 100 Alarms 1 amp 2 are upper and lower setpoint Defaults are 0 025 and Main Menu View Print Job Logs Print Job Key Setup Configuration Report Passcode Protection Contractor Name Alarm Setpoints Date amp Time s use SELECT to Print Log Rates vie
7. for zero offset drift We do recommend annual calibration verification by the factory To manually reset the zero point 1 Disconnect the pressure tubing from the 1 and 2 inlets 2 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 3 Highlight using A W and press SELECT to choose zero calibration 4 Press SAVE to calibrate and return to the Main Menu Pressing any other key will return you to the Monitor Screen without resetting zero When completed the screen will display After afew moments the unit will automatically return to the Monitor Screen Note Allow the unit to warm up for 15 minutes priorto zero calibrating This permits the pressure sensor to stabilize its readings Zero calibration can only be done when the pressure tubing is not attached to the unit Owner s Manual Page 21 E N G I N E E R N G Using Help To access Help information on a highlighted topic Press HELP Detailed information about the unit s current status or the highlighted function will be displayed To access the Help Menu 1 Press HELP twice 2 Highlight the desired topic using A W 3 Press SELECT to view the information available for that topic Communication The Omniguard 4 has built in USB and Serial ports to connect to a PC or to an optional External Modem The Windows compatible Omniguard 4 Communication software must be installed in the PC and is available as a free download www engsolinc com The Omniguard 4
8. pressure tubing inside the containment area Connect the other end of tubing to INLET 1 2 Locate a convenient place for Omniguard 4 outside the containment Plug power cord into a power outlet 3 Turn the unit on If the message pops up set the correct Time amp Date This happens if the internal battery is has died and the built in clock lost its settings don t worry the battery is rechargable and lasts over 30 days between charges 4 Press PRINT JOB for a printout of the previous job if required A report for the previous job can be printed at any time 5 Press START JOB to begin a new job Enter a name for the new job and then press SAVE to save the job name The previous job will end and a summary of it will print 6 Check Alarm 1 amp 2 setpoints displayed in the monitor screen window adjust if needed 7 Zero calibrating the unit before a new job is not required nor recommended If desired calibrate unit using menu item The status bar will indicate and the STATUS LED will flash green until containment pressure reaches the operating window Once this is reached the status bar will display andthe STATUS LED will changeto steady green indicating that the unit is now in its normal operational mode Printing and logging of pressure readings begins once the normal operational mode is achieved During normal operation the highest and lowest pressure readings will be printed and logged into memory with a time da
9. JOB END SUPERVISOR 12 01 03 17 09 TIME IN NORMAL OP 5 days 10 hrs 23 mins NUMBER OF ALARMS 1 2 TIME IN ALARM Configuration Report The Omniguard 4 provides a report of all of the unit s current settings Alarm Setpoints Log Rates etc and the current system information memory status unit serial number etc This report can be viewed and printed at any time To view or print the Configuration Report 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight using A W and press SELECT 3 The Configuration Report will appear in its entirety on the screen for viewing Press the PRINT JOB key and the Configuration Report will begin printing Printing a report does not cause any data to be erased from memory Cancel report printing by pressing any key Owner s Manual Page 15 E N G I N E E R N G Description of Controls MENU displays Main Menu or selects the highlighted item for review or editing SELECT press to view or change settings of the highlighted item from the Main Menu A scroll through menu selections or change settings Step through settings by pressing 4 gt SAVE saves updated unit settings to memory after editing then exits to the Main Menu EXIT exits to previous screen if editing exits without saving any updated settings Menu Keys STATUS LED indicator shows operating status green normal operation 1 green flashing waiting to reach operat
10. N 5 e Multiple display modes allows easy viewing of pressure reading from a distance modes toggled by DISPLAY key 30 days internal memory stores pressure readings and alarm occurrences with a date time stamp complete record of operation available for printing and transfer to computer Built in hanging clip gets unit off the ground and away from possible damage allows easy viewing of monitoring status Totally self contained unit all necessary parts store securely inside the lid Temperature compensation circuitry eliminates the need for off site calibration Pressure readings displayed in Inches WC Millimeters WC or Pascals USBand Serial ports support PC communication for transferring job logs to a computer e Audible and visual alarm systems with Alarm Silence function Operating temperature range 30 130 F 1 Year Warranty Accessories Remote high intensity strobe light with 95db alarm amp 25 ft cable Telephone autodialer for off site alarm notification External modem supports remote off site monitoring and log tranfers to office computer Battery pack for portable operation NIST traceable certification 220VAC 50Hz power supply operation Alternate operating pressure ranges Owner s Manual Page 3 E N G I N E E R N G Section 1 Basic Care The Omniguard 4 is built and engineered to provide you with dependable performance for years to come Following these basic guidelines will insure
11. OMNIGUARD 4 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE RECORDER OMNIGUARD Owner s Manual JZZ ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OMNIGUARD 4 Differential Pressure Recorder Serial The serial number is located inside the case lid Dealer Name and Address Name Address City State Zip Phone Date of Purchase Registered to Name Address City State Zip Phone A ENGINEERING amd SOLUTIONS 6000 Southcenter Blvd Suite 70 Seattle Washington 98188 2439 206 241 9395 206 241 9411 fax www engsolinc com 0 L U T 0 N Contents Introduction sss 2 Section 1 Basic Care tette 4 Section 2 Navigating The LCD 0 Section 3 Quick Setup amp Usage Sample Session Viewing Changing Settings Hanging the Omniguard 4 Display MOd s tetti t tees Loading the Thermal Printer Section 4 Detailed Operation Work Area Setup xcti eene Power Upan an na a e ede Contractor Name Date amp Time Alarm Setpoint Selection Example of Setting Alarm Levels Starting Ending A Job Alarm Condition Alarm Silence Disable and Rearming Turning Printer On Off s sss View
12. Prefix should be set to unless it is needed to reach an outside line 7 Press 4 gt to move to Test Modem and then press SELECT to test the modem settings The testing will start and its status will be displayed on the screen If an error message appears a suggested solution will also be made Testing The Omniguard 4 will attempt to call a special Testphone number set up by Engineering Solutions It will connect with a PC and confirm the modem is operating correctly 8 Press SAVE to save the settings and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings Owner s Manual Page 23 E N G I N E E R N G Omniguard 4 Communication Remote Monitoring Screen Each section of the window can be opened or closed independently Remote monitoring occurs in real time and does not affect the normal operation of the Omniguard 4 IEETIEZTS Remote File Options Help Monitoring 0 0 1 5 WC NORMAL 57 Hide Log NORMAL OP 12 57 31 Job Log TIME HI WC LO WC 13 02 0 015 0 017 13 07 0 016 SZ Hide Status amp Info Job Name North 22nd Job Start Time 10 22 03 09 26 Time In Normal Op 1 days 2 hrs 55 mins Alarm Count 3 nera Time In Alarm 16 mins 28 secs nio Contractor Name Acme Inc Software Version VB 1 Unit S N G401002 Sensor S N G401002 Calibration Date 08 22 03 Page 24 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N Appendi
13. can communicate with a PC three different ways 1 Connect a USB cable directly to the PC 2 Connect a Serial cable directly to the PC 3 Connect via dialup to the PC Requires an external modem with a phone line connected to it Configure the modem using the menu item Once connected you can transfer the current Job Log or all Job Logs to the PC You can also remotely monitor the Omniguard 4 observing pressure status and log updates as they occur on the job site Before a PC can communicate with Omniguard 4 you must first download and install the Omniguard 4 Communication software from our web site amp www engsolinc com Detailed instructions for installation and operation of the software are included with the download Transferring a Job Log to the PC The Job Logs stored inthe Omniguard 4 s memory can betransferred to an IBM compatible PC for permanent storage statistical analysis and summary report generation Job Logs transferred to a PC can be reviewed and reprinted any number of times To transfer a job log 1 Install the Communication program into your computer 2 Selecteitherthe USB cable included with your Omniguard 4 or the optional Serial cable available from your distributor Plug the cable into the appropriate connector on the Omniguard Page 22 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N 3 Plugthe other end ofthe cable into the appropriate USB or Serial port on your PC 4 Run the Commun
14. d on screen warning indicate alarm condition Pressure Inlets Two 3 16 OD barbed hose connectors 10 ft of hose provided Serial Port DB 9 Male RS232 USB Port USB V1 0 Type B Aux Alarm Port 1 8 stereo phono jack relay contact outputs NC NO and Common rated 1A 30Vdc or 0 5A 115VAC Power 115 VAC 60Hz with 6 ft power cord 220 VAC 50Hz optional 6VDC battery pack optional Case Dimensions 9 25 x 7 5 x 4 5 Shipping Weight 6 Ibs Material is copolymer polypropylene with polycarbonate window in the lid handle and stainless steel hanging hook Warranty One Year Limited Warranty Owner s Manual Page 27 E N G I N E E R N G Appendix C Establishing a Containment Site The Omniguard 4 monitors and records the differential pressure between the 1 inlet port and the 2 Reference inlet port In abatement applications the Omniguard 4 should be located outside the containment area and not in any antechambers i e shower or changing room This allows a supervisor or hygienist to monitor pressure readings without entering the containment area This section of general guidelines to establishing a containment site is provided by Engineering Solutions Inc for informational purposes only Engineering Solutions Inc is not responsible for its accuracy nor conformance with specific regulations for your area Engineering Solutions Inc specifically advises all users to obtain the advice of qualified professionals fo
15. device 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight using A W and press SELECT to view or change the settings Page 20 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N 3 Press A V to change the setting to the Autodialer mode The 1 5 and 10 minute options set the retrigger time the amount of time the Autodialer must wait between multiple alarms before dialing out a second time 4 Press SAVE to save the new setting and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings In an alarm condition the AUX ALARM output will activate the Autodialer only once in a given time period 1 5 or 10 minutes This prevents the autodialer from calling more than once if the alarm is tripping multiple times within a short period of time After the 1 5 or 10 minute period has elapsed the autodialer will dial out again if the unit goes back into an alarm condition The autodialer may be disabled by pressing the ALARM SILENCE key The AUX ALARM output will only rearm once the unit has returned to normal operation this prevents the autodialer from continuously dialing during an alarm condition Zero Calibration The Omniguard 4does not require calibration between jobs Internal temperature compensation and other circuity provides unsurpassed accuracy over a 30 130 Fahrenheit range That s the reason for the clicking noise you hear the unit making Its constantly compensating
16. ecure with the thumbscrew Page 8 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N Section 4 Detailed Operation The Omniguard 4 monitors and records the differential pressure between the 1 inlet port and the 2 Reference inlet port In abatement applications the Omniguard 4 should be located outside the containment area and not in any antechambers i e shower or changing room This allows a supervisor or hygienist to monitor pressure readings without entering the containment area Work Area Setup The Omniguard 4 should be placed on a solid non vibrating surface excessive vibrations disrupt accurate pressure measurement hanging the unit on a wall is okay 1 Theintakeend ofthe pressure tubing must be located a minimum of 5 feet away from any openings or HEPA fan filter units Choose a location away from excessive dust or moisture 2 Cuta 1 2 slitin the polyethylene barrier and feed approximately 1 ft of pressure tubing through it Tape the tubing securely to the polyethylene 3 Connect the free end of the tubing securely over the 1 inlet port Be careful not to turn the nozzle 4 The maximum hose length is limited to 70 ft for 3 16 ID hose Lengths beyond 70 ft can degrade reading accuracy 5 The Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 settings should be in negative units when used to monitor a negative containment area For positive containment applications use positive units Inches WC Millimeters WC or Pascals for alarm setp
17. ely be within the alarm setpoints and the unit will not print or log the pressure readings The unit will begin printing and logging the pressure readings only after it senses containment pressure has reached the normal operating window Problem The unit displays followed by after the power has been off Remedy The internal clock battery is discharged Leave the unit plugged in for 24 hours to recharge the battery It will be necessary to update the Date and Time settings The internal battery should last for 30 days without recharging It recharges automatically any time the unit is plugged in No other settings needto be re entered they are saved in non volatile memory and do not require the internal clock battery Shipping amp Repair Please call the Engineering Solutions customer service department for a return authorization A number will be assigned to aid in tracking your unit Send the entire unit enclosing a brief explanation of the problem along with your company name address phone number and name of the individual responsible for the unit The return authorization number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box No COD s will be accepted If the original packing materials are not available package the unit securely in a sturdy container with enough padding to surround the unit on all sides The unit should not be able to be shift after packing Engineering Solutions will not be responsible for any damage which
18. function and AUX ALARM output are controlled by the ALARM SILENCE key Owner s Manual Page 13 E N G N E E R N G To disable or silence the buzzer Press ALARM SILENCE once and the alarm will be disabled This will be indicated on the screen with an X marking through the buzzer symbol If the alarm was sounding at the time of disabling it will become silent To rearm a silenced buzzer Press ALARM SILENCE and the buzzer symbol will be displayed without an X through it Disabled or Armed cil Silenced Alarm Symbols Turning Printer On Off The PRINTER ON OFF key controls the printer power All pressure readings are logged to memory regardless of printer setting Note Ifa printer error is detected the printer will automatically turn off and a message will appear above the printer symbol Clear the jam and use the PRINTER ON OFF key to turn the printer back on Paper jams are logged with a time stamp On Ei of Tu Jammed AH I IF di od Printer Symbols Viewing Printing Jobs amp the Print Job Key The Omniguard 4 provides a printout of all recorded data alarm messages and changes in operational settings The current Job or any previous Job or portions of those jobs and the Omniguard s Configuration Report can be printed at anytime Print Job Key Pressing PRINT JOB will print a specific report for the current Job preselected in the menu item This makes it easy to print a pa
19. he foam slot then the cover should be latched closed to protect the unit from water damage Use the DISPLAY key to flip the display orientation when hanging the unit by its handle see below Display Modes The DISPLAY key on the Omniguard 4 is used to vary the display view and orientation to accomodate hanging the unit by its handle The pressure reading can be enlarged to enhance viewing from across the room Press DISPLAY to toggle the views in the sequence shown below Alarm 1 0 025 Alarm 2 0 100 1 press DISPLAY press DISPLAY 0 058 _ 1 press DISPLAY IVNAON 4001 0 2 wey p 4Sc0 0 press s 8900 Owner s Manual Page 7 E N G N E E R N G Loading the Thermal Printer Paper Caution Only use Omniguard thermal printer paper Thermal paper prints on only one side the side away from the paper roll If the roll is installed incorrectly the printer will be able to advance the paper but be unable to print on it 1 Cut the end of the paper to a tapered point 2 Place the paper A into the tray so the paper unrolls from the bottom 3 Insert tapered point into slot marked B feed through until tapered pointcan be pulled from the top at C Do not use the PAPER FEED Key to advance the paper 4 From C gently pull until the tapered portion is completely exposed 5 Replace lid onto the paper housing and s
20. ication program and follow the instructions shown on the computer screen Remote Monitoring amp Modem Setup Office personel using their modem equipped PC can call the phone number of the site and connect to the Omniguard 4 through its optional External Modem The modem plugs into the SERIAL port and requires a standard RJ11 phone plug and a working telephone line Remote off site monitoring of Omniguard 4is supported along with remote job log transfers Caution Transferring Job Logs to the PC via modem may take up to 5 minutes depending on the modem speed and the size of the Job Logs being transferred The Omniguard 4 is notactively monitoring during the log transfer Once the transfer is complete the unit resumes monitoring the pressure Theexternal modem setup should betested and its proper operation confirmed before leaving the job site Before performing the modem test use the Modem Setup menu item to configure the Omniguard 4 to work with the external modem you are using To configure and test the Modem setup 1 Plug the modem cable into the SERIAL port and modem 2 Plug the phone cable into the modem and a working telephone line RJ11 phone jack Turn the modem on 3 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 4 Highlight using A W and press SELECT to view or change the settings 5 Press to change the Init Command setting if necessary 6 Press 4 to move to Dialing Prefix and change if necessary The Dialing
21. ing Printing Jobs amp the Print Job Key Configuration Report Example of Typical Job Printout Example of Job Summary Description of Controls Print Log Rates Inlet Pressure Response Display Contrast amp Backlight Pressure Units Passcode Protect Aux Alarm Setup Zero Calibration zaii eee tiem Using Help Communication Transferring a Job Log to the PC Remote Monitoring amp Modem Setup Communication Remote Monitoring Screen Appendix A Troubleshooting sss Shipping amp Repair sees Appendix B Specifications sse Appendix C General Guidelines to Establishing a Containment Site 28 Appendix D Limited Warranty Owner s Manual P N OG4 MAN 100 Page 1 Omniguard 4 Differential Pressure Recorder Introduction Unpacking The Omniguard 4 is shipped complete and ready to use When unpacking the unit please check for the following items Roll of thermal paper installed e 10 ft inlet pressure tubing Owner s Manual Registration Card Save
22. ing pressure orange within 5 millinches of an alarm condition red flashing alarm condition OMI DIFFERE 0 Alarm 1 Alarm 2 status 1 NN Omniguard 4 10 27 00 12 01 03 Alarm 1 0 025 WC Alarm 2 0 100 WC PRINTER Normal Operation 10 27 10 ON OFF PRINT JOB SELECT PAPER FEED DISPLAY a a E POWER ON OFF Printer Keys PRINTER ON OFF turns the printer on and off Printer status is indicated by the printer symbol at the Monitor Screen PRINT JOB press to print a current Job Report Actual report type is assigned to key in the Print Job Key Setup menu item ancel printing by pressing any key PAPER FEED advances the printer paper ALARM SILENCE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC SEATTLE WA USA POWER ON OFF turns unit on and off Page 16 Omniguard 4 Ports NIGUARD 4 ITIAL PRESSURE RECORDER 058 0 025 0 100 4 NORMAL 1 inlet connector for pressure tubing from containment 2 inlet connector for sensing ambient pressure from outside containment DC IN connects to optional external battery AUX ALARM SPDT relay output supports optional remote alarm or telephone autodialer SERIAL connector for sending data to a PC or an external modem USB connector for sending data to a PC Hose to 7 Containment Reference DCIN 12V max AUX ALARM SERIAL
23. ll it alter any other settings such as the Alarm Setpoints A report for the previous job can be printed at any time Note It is a good idea to print a report of the previous job using PRINT JOB before pressing the START JOB key A report for the previous job may also be printed at a later time by selecting from the main menu To start a new Job 1 Press the START JOB key 2 Usethe 4 key to move to the cursor to the beginning of the line Then use A Y keys to change the character Upper and lowercase letters and numbers are all usable characters 3 Use the key move to the next character to set 4 When the entire name has been entered press SAVE to save the new Job name The previous job will end and a summary of it will print followed by a JOB message Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Monitor Screen without starting a new job When completed the screen will display After a few moments the unit will automatically return to the Monitor Screen Page 12 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 5 The memory has a capacity to store 128 000 characters of printed data This represents 30 days of normal operation and approximately 200 alarm messages When the memory is full the new data will begin to overwrite the oldest data Note Overwritten data cannot be retrieved Example of Printout after START JOB is pressed qe TUE Ending Current Job END 208 Johnson Bldg
24. m is on The buzzer icon should be shown in the right corner of the display without an Xthroughit see Section 4 Alarm Silence Disable and Rearming Problem Printer is not working properly or a paper jam occurs Remedy The printer may be turned off Turn it on using the PRINTER ON OFF key Remedy Thermal paper prints on only one side the side away from the paper roll If installed incorrectly the printer will be able to advance the paper but unable to print on it Make sure that the paper is fed properly as described in Section 3 Loading the Thermal Printer Paper Remedy Paper jams can occur if the paper is allowed to fall back into the printer head after tearing off a report If a paper jam occurs the unit will automatically shut the printer off to prevent Owner s Manual Page 25 E N G I N E E R N G damage The printer symbol will be displayed with a message see Section 4 Turning Printer On Off After the paper jam is cleared use the PRINTER ON OFF key to turn the printer back on Note Do not apply oil or grease of any kind to the printer as this will attract dirt and debris and could cause permanent damage to the printer mechanism Problem OMNIGUARD 4 unit does not enter normal operation when turned on and does not print Remedy For normal operation the monitored pressure must be between the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 setpoints When the unit is first turned on the containment pressure will not lik
25. may occur Send to Engineering Solutions Inc 6000 Southcenter Blvd Suite 70 Tukwila WA 98188 5742 206 241 9395 sales and service Page 26 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N Appendix B Specifications Differential Pressure Range 0 250 WC 6 35mmWC 62 5 Pascals Accuracy 003 WC or 1 of reading whichever is greater Resolution 0 001 WC 4 0 05mm WC 0 5 Pascals Burst Pressure 3 psi 20 kPa on either inlet port Pressure Units Displayed WC Inches Water Column mmWC millimeters Water Column or Pa Pascals Data Storage 128 000 characters 30 days of readings over 4 000 logged events in non volatile memory no battery req d Display Graphic Liquid Crystal Display LCD with adjustable backlight and over 3 5 sq inch viewing area Internal Clock the internal clock is powered by a self charging lithium ion battery that provides 30 days of clock operation when AC or DC power is not present Printer 20 character wide thermal printer uses 2 2 wide thermal printer paper Printing Logging Rates Normal Operation highest and lowest pressure readings printed logged at intervals of 5 15 30 minutes or OFF Alarm Condition current pressure reading printed logged at intervals of 15 30 60 or 120 seconds for first 10 minutes of alarm condition increasing to 15 minute intervals thereafter Alarms Two programmable alarm setpoints 95db audible alarm with flashing LED an
26. nauthorized modifications b defective or improper premises chemical electrochemical or electrical influences c weather or other influences of nature LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY INLIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OR ITS SUPPLIERS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE LIMITATION OF REMEDY Under no circumstances shall Engineering Solutions or any of its suppliers be liable for any loss or damage including but not limited to loss or damage arising out of failure of the Product to operate for any period of time inconvenience use of rental or replacement equipment loss of profit or other economic loss or general direct special indirect incidental or consequential damages or property damages PRODUCT SUITABILITY Many states and localities have codes and regulations governing sales construction installation and or use of products for certain purposes which may vary from those in neighboring areas While Engineering Solutions attempts to assure that its Products comply with such codes it cannot guarantee compliance and cannot be responsible for how the Products are installed or used Engineering Solutions recommends that before purchasing and using a Product purchasers review the Product application and federal state and local regulations to be sure that the
27. need to customize the factory Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 selpoints for your application Once the containment pressure reaches the operating window the area betweenthe Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 setpoints the unit s status bar changes from to and the STATUS LED changes to a steady green NORMRL OP is then printed along with a time stamp The STATUS LED changes to orange to warn of an impending Alarm condition when the pressure is within 0 005 WC of the Alarm setpoints Contractor Name The Omniguard 4 can store the name of the Contractor that is using the unit The Contractor name will appear in all Job logs and printed Reports Only one name can be stored To set the Contractor Name 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight using 3 Press SELECT to view or change the setting 4 Usethe keys to change the character Upper and lowercase letters and numbers are all usable characters to enter 5 Usethe 4 keys to move to the next previous character to set 6 When the entire name has been entered press SAVE to save the new name and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated Contractor Name Date amp Time The date and time settings are used as a reference time stamp for all logged events To change the Date amp Time 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight using and press SELECT to change the setting Page 10 Omniguard 4
28. ng window of 0 020 to 0 050 WC To change the Alarm Setpoints 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight using 3 Press SELECT to view or change the setpoint values 0 000 SS Alarm 1 Xs 0 020 NORMAL OPERATING WINDOW d Alarm 2 227 Owner s Manual Page 11 0 050 INCREASING VACUUM LEVEL E N G I N E E R N G 4 Use A Y to set Alarm 1 to 0 020 WC The value will change in 0 005 increments The bar graph at the right of the screen indicates the relative operating window size within the operating pressure range of the unit 5 Press gt tohighlight Alarm 2 Use A W to set the value to 0 050 WC 6 Press SAVE to save the updated settings and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings Once the containment pressure reaches a value between 0 020 and 0 050 WC the unit will be in normal operational mode Then if the containment pressure rises to 0 019 WC Alarm 1 will activate falls to 0 051 WC Alarm 2 will activate Starting Ending A Job Before starting a new project you should start a new job Using the START JOB key separates the new job from previous jobs in the log and reports and allows you to name the new job It also ends the current job and causes a Job Summary Report for the job just ended to print START JOB will not erase any previous job logs nor wi
29. oints NOTE It is important that there be no kinks or sharp bends inany part ofthe tubing Any blockage could inhibit accurate recording of the pressure in the containment area Power Up To begin operating the Omniguard 4 plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet supplying 115VAC 60Hz and press the POWER ON OFF key The first time a new unit is turned on the settings will be at default values Initial Power Up the user is asked to set the unit s Date amp Time and Alarm 1 amp 2 setpoints because they are at the factory defaults This happens only until these settings are updated usually only the first time the unit is used Normal Power Up Sequence f the unit was properly turned off after the previous usage OFF will print Otherwise POWER FAIL will print indicating that an AC power failure may have occurred Either message will be followed by the date and time the unit was last powered off Owner s Manual Page 9 E N G I N E E R N G A diagnostic test will automatically run and the unit will print the date time and the current alarm setpoints The unit will then immediately begin to monitor containment pressure Until the containment pressure has reached the operating window the status bar will indicate and the STATUS LED will flash green Note Logging and printing of monitored pressure readings does not begin until the containment pressure has reached the operating window You will
30. otect The passcode protect feature allows the site manager to assign a passcode that prevents unauthorized changes to the unit s settings Once enabled the four digit code must be entered to change any setting Settings may be viewed without the passcode Passcode Protect default is OFF Passcode default passcode is 0 0 0 0 passcode can be set to ON or OFF master passcode is 7 7 7 7 To set and enable the Passcode 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight from the Main Menu using A Y and press SELECT to view or change the setting Press to select the passcode On or Off Press 4 gt to move to the Passcode digits Set each digit of the passcode using A W Press 4 gt to move from one digit to the next oa w Press SAVE to save the updated setting and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings Note In the event that the passcode is lost or forgotten it can be reset and settings can be changed using the master passcode Aux Alarm Setup The AUX ALARM output can be used to activate either of two optional accessories the Remote Auxillary Alarm or the Telephone Autodialer The Aux Alarm Setup menu item is used to set which device type is attached to the AUX ALARM connector AUX MODE default is Remote Alarm choices are Remote Alarm Autodial 1 min Autodial 5 min or Autodial 10 min To select the Autodialer
31. r each use and application of the Omniguard 4 Engineering Solutions Inc makes no claims astothe proper usage or interpretation ofthe data provided by the Omniguard 4 General Guidelines to Establishing a Containment Site 1 Thecontractor and hygienistareto be certified priorto qualifying to bid on an abatement job 2 All workers are to have undergone specific training in abatement procedures 3 Typical abatement requirements a containment area to be sealed within a double layer of 8 mil plastic or equivalent b before beginning work within the containment area and at the beginning of each shift the containment area must be inspected for breaches and smoke tested for leaks and any leaks sealed c air volume within containment must be changes 4 times per hour i e the entire air volume must be evacuated every 15 minutes d minimum pressure in containment is 0 020 WC i e the differential pressure between containment pressure and ambient outside pressure must be at least 0 020 WC as measured by a manometer e thecontainmentarea must be kept under negative pressure throughout the period of its use f air movement must be directed away from employees within containment and toward a HEPA filtration unit 0 fiber levels within the containment area must be sampled at a specific interval and be less than a proscribed level i e sampled 1 time a day or more and fiber levels below 5 fibers 100 fields Page 28
32. r that provides highly accurate pressure readings timestamped logging of all readings and audible alarm and printouts of all logged readings protects workers and the public from accidental exposure to airborne hazards and provides proof of containment to protect employers from environmental contamination lawsuits NOTE It is important that there be no kinks or sharp bends inany part of the tubing Any blockage could inhibit accurate recording of the pressure in the containment area Owner s Manual Page 29 E N G I N E E R N G Appendix D Limited Warranty Engineering Solutions warrants that all products component parts and accessories will for a period of twelve 12 months from date of purchase be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS F 0 B ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC 6000 SOUTHCENTER BLVD SUITE 70 TUKWILA WA 98188 To keep this warranty valid the purchaser must a return signed Registration card to Engineering Solutions within fifteen 15 days of purchase b have promptly informed Engineering Solutions customer service department of any defects in writing c properly used maintained and repaired the Product and d have proof of purchase This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or defects due to a improper or negligent handling or u
33. rticular portion of the current Job on a daily or other basis To view or print a Job Log 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight using A W and press SELECT 3 Theselected Job Log will appear onthe screen for viewing Press the PRINT JOB key at any time while viewing the report and the Job Report will begin printing Page 14 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N Printing a log does not cause any data to be erased from memory Cancel printing by pressing any key Example of Typical Job Printout E ENSE POWER OFF 11 21 03 19 48 39 IZ CURRENT JOB Joh Bid Typical startup sequence eed OMNIGUARD 4 11 26 03 08 02 20 ALARM 1 0 025 WC ALARM 2 0 100 WC 2 NEW TIME Setting changes print for verification lt 95 38 00 NEW ALARM 2 0 090 WC Containment pressure reached TNE HONE CO ewe operating window Normal OP beet 10031 20 028 06 36 0 033 0 028 Alarm Condition Alarm 1 tripped 266 0018 we 08 51 41 0 002 WC Back into Normal Operation N NORMAL OP 08 51 55 TIME HI WC LO WC New Date prints at midnight 08 58 70 092 10 028 REL GISELE due ae ERES E a a TET Signoff header N 11 27 03 TIME HI WC LO WC 00 06 0 032 0 028 Example of Job Se Se Summary Printout JOB REPORT 4 11 27 03 08 33 24 JOB SUMMARY JOB NAME Johnson Bldg JOB NAME Johnson Bldg CONTRACTOR JOB START Acme Abatement 11 26 03 05 38 clc cc
34. s 3 Use to change the 4 Press 4 y to move from to and repeat step 3 to change the setting 5 Press SAVE to save the updated settings and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings To conserve paper and log space the Alarm Print Log rate will reduce to 15 minutes if the unit stays in an alarm condition for more than 10 minutes The pressure monitoring rate is not affected The Alarm Print Log rate will return to its original setting at the beginning of the next alarm Inlet Pressure Response Rate This setting determines how quickly the unit will react to pressure changes Reduce this setting if you are using the unit in conditions where air pressure fluctuates rapidly and can cause false alarms such as in high wind Response Rate default rate is Medium rate choices are Slow Medium and Fast in windy conditions set to Slow if quick response to small pressure changes is needed set to Fast To change the Response Rate 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu Page 18 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N 2 Highlight using A W and press SELECT to view or change the setting 3 Use A to change the setting 4 Press SAVE to save the updated setting and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings Display Contrast amp Backlight The contrast le
35. te stamp every 15 minutes the default Print Log rate Ifthe monitored pressure then goes outside the operating window the unit will go into alarm mode The buzzer will sound the status bar will change to a flashing and the STATUS LED will flash red The print and log rate of the pressure readings will increase to every 15 seconds the default Print Log Alarm rate Sample Session Viewing Changing Settings 1 From the Monitor Screen press MENU to go to the Main Menu 2 Use the A V arrow keys to highlight 3 Press SELECT to go to the View Setting Screen and allow changes to the 4 The setting can now be increased or decreased by using Page 6 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 5 5 Once the desired value has been reached press 4 gt to highlight setting 6 Use A Y to adjust the value of the setting 7 Save the updated settings for both Alarm 1 amp 2 by pressing SAVE Saved settings are printed and logged into memory or EXIT to return to Main Menu without saving Note Press MELP at any time to view more detailed help information Hanging the Omniguard 4 The Omniguard 4can be hung on a wall for easy viewing and to keep itoffofthefloor away from possible damage Hanging the Omniguard 4bythe clip allows the cover to close protecting the unit from water damage while allowing the LCD display and STATUS LED to be viewed through the window on the cover The hose and AC cord should exit the case thru t
36. that you get maximum use from your unit Once the unit is set up field operation is easy Complete reports are virtually automatic providing the most accurate records of your job site conditions available e This unit is designed to measure differential pressure only from 40 250 to 0 250 WC optional pressure ranges are available Caution Never apply pressure to the inlet port by mouth or with any other strong pressure device High pressure will permanently damage the sensor Use only Omniguard thermal printer paper Always store the unit away from sources of excessive heat dust and moisture Never attempt to repair any of the internal components of the unit Protect the unit from strong shocks or vibrations Be sure the lid is securely closed whenever transporting the unit Be sure to plug your Omniguard 4 into a power supply that complies with the National Electrical Code Keep all connections dry As with any electrical device this unit has the potential to cause an electrical shock hazard e Ifyour unit must be shipped at any time to another location or for service use the original packing material and shipping box for optimum protection during shipping Page 4 Omniguard 4 0 L U T 0 N Section 2 Navigating The LCD Display The Omniguard 4 display features four screen types shown below Press the indicated key to move from screen to screen Monitor Screen WC 0 058
37. the shipping box and packing material in the event the unit must be shipped to another location or for service If you are missing any items shown on the packing list or if you have any questions regarding your Omniguard 4 please call your dealer or Engineering Solutions at 206 241 9395 Please remember to fill out and return the Registration Card Owner s Manual Overview This manual covers the setup and operation of the Omniguard 4 It uses several different fonts and other special characters to make various unit functions and types of reporting easy to identify Below is an example of each Text printed on the display screen is shown as Thermal printer text is shown as NORMAL OP Keys and connectors on the front panel are shown as ALARM SILENCE Features Real time differential monitoring of vacuum and or pressure level Extremely simple to setup and use with on screen help available via a HELP key Log and track by Jobs Stores multiple jobs each with unique job name and starting ending dates Contractor name appears in all Job Logs Programmable high and low alarm settings Windowed case lid allows viewing pressure reading and status from across the room operates with lid closed to prevent damage to unit from water and other construction debris Large easy to read graphic LCD display with backlight shows current pressure reading operation status and alarm setpoints Page 2 Omniguard 4 0 L U T l 0
38. vel and backlight setting on the LCD screen allows the user to adjust the display for optimal viewing in varied lighting conditions The backlight automatically dims after 4 minutes to extend battery and backlight life It can be reactivated by pressing any key Contrast default is 50 range is 0 min to 100 max Backlight default is ON choices are ON or OFF To change the Contrast or Backlight 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight from the Main Menu using A W and press SELECT to change the settings 3 Press 4 to choose or and use A Y to change the settings for each 4 Press SAVE to save the updated settings and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings Pressure Units The pressure units used by the Omniguard 4to display and record pressure readings are selectable Pressure Units default is Inches WC choices are Inches WC WC Millimeters WC mmWC or Pascals Pa To select the desired pressure units 1 Press MENU to view the Main Menu 2 Highlight by using and press SELECT to change the setting 3 Use A V to change the pressure units to the desired measurement Owner s Manual Page 19 E N G I N E E R N G 4 Press SAVE to save the updated settings and return to the Main Menu Pressing the EXIT key will return you to the Main Menu without saving the updated settings Passcode Pr
39. w or change Response Rate settings of main Pressure Units menu functions Zero Calibrate Aux Alatm Setup Display Setup Modem Setup Example Editing Session 1 MENU to go to main menu 2 Scroll highlight to ALARM SETPOINTS using A V 3 SELECT to go to the settings screen 4 Alarm 1 setting can now be increased or decreased by us ing 5 Once desired value is reached press 4 gt tohighlightAlarm 2 setting Pointerto leftof Alarm 1 will move to Alarm 2 and info box text will show Alarm 2 info 6 Use to adjust value of Alarm 2 setting 7 SAVE updated settings for Alarm 1 amp 2 by pressing SAVE SAVE ed settings are printed amp logged to memory or EXIT to return to main menu without saving You can exit editing session at any time Alarm Setpoint Help Screen ALARM SETPOINTS Alarm 1 is upper setpoint Alarm 2 is lower setpoint Normal operating window is area between Alarm 1 EXIT HELP HELP INFO Help Menu How To Navigate Current Status Audible Alarm Silence Loading Paper detailed HELP Will Not Print information is Pressure Stuck always available by Paper Jam pressing HELP False Alarms Tech Support
40. x A Troubleshooting If you experience problems with your Omniguard 4 use this section to try to solve the problem If you are unable to solve the problem consult with your dealer or call Engineering Solutions at 206 241 9395 8 00 a m 12 00 noon 12 30 4 30 p m Pacific Time and ask for Technical Support or e mail techsupport engsolinc com Problem The unit does not display the proper pressure Remedy Check to see that the tubing is connected properly to the 1 inlet port Remedy Make sure that the tubing does not have a kink or a sharp bend Remedy Make sure that you are using the correct 3 16 ID tubing size and the end of the tubing on the inlet nozzle is not worn If itis worn or loose cut off 1 of the tube using a sharp knife and reinsert on the inlet nozzle Remedy Make sure that the tubing connection into the containment area is properly placed and secured as described in Section 4 Work Area Setup Problem Excessive momentary alarms Remedy Adjust alarm setpoints to allow for normal air pressure fluctuations caused by entries into work area or other equipment Make sure that you are within the minimum negative air pressure requirements Remedy If you suspect that wind may be causing rapid pressure fluctuations reduce the setting for Response Rate see Section 4 Detailed Operation Problem Printer indicates an alarm but audible alarm was not activated Remedy Confirm that the Audible Alar
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