ION ARA H2S-H Instrument User Manual

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ARA Single Gas Detector
Instrument User Manual V1.1
Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
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  • Page 1 ARA Single Gas Detector Instrument User Manual V1.1 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. ionscience.com...
  • Page 2 ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 Thank you for purchasing your ION Science product. Standard warranty for the ARA is two years. Hibernation models have a three-year warranty (if hibernation mode is activated) Hibernation models (ARA100H and ARA200H) require the ARA IR Link p/n 908201 to activate and deactivate the Hibernation function.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 EU Declaration of Conformity The EU Authorised Representative of the manufacturer Ion Science limited has sole responsibility, on the date this product accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market, the product conforms to all technical and...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Different Models ............................ 22 Technical Specification .......................... 23 Limited Warranty ........................... 24 Intended Use ............................25 Certification and Approvals ........................25 ION ARA DOCK4 ............................25 ION Science Contacts ..........................26 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 4 of 27 ionscience.com...
  • Page 5: Safety

    • To the extent permitted by law, ION Science shall not be liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of this manual. •...
  • Page 6 Do not attempt to replace the battery or sensor, the product is designed to be maintenance free, changing these components will void the warranty. If you suspect any malfunction or have any technical problems, please contact ION Science. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
  • Page 7: Disposal

    Always adhere to local regulations and procedures when disposing of the equipment. • ION Science Ltd offers a take back service. Please contact us for more information. RECYCLING The detector contains a lithium battery that must be disposed in a recycling bin.
  • Page 8: Activating Ara

    The display mode can be changed in the IR Link software with the "Life Remaining" and "Sensor Reading" user options. WARNING: If the display is missing icons or displayed figures can’t be read, please contact ION Science promptly. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
  • Page 9 ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 Image above shows all the icons on ARA. The table below shows the symbols and their meanings. Self-Test Prior to daily use, it is recommended that users perform a self-test to ensure ARA awareness alarms (audio, Symbol Description Mode...
  • Page 10: Self-Test

    ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 STEP 1 STEP 4 Sensor type icon will blink when a self-test is required. Press the button to perform the test. When the self-test is successful, one short audible beep will sound, the unit will then turn to the original screen. NOTES: Self-test can be performed with the IR Link when the sensor icon isn’t blinking after 1 hour from self-test.
  • Page 11 The unit will then wait for the self-test to be repeated. If unsuccessful following a few attempts, do not use the instrument and contact ION Science. User ID Display f programmed with a "User ID"...
  • Page 12: Peak Reading Display

    ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 If the user presses the button down while the CLP (clear peak) is displayed, the peak value on the detector will be reset and the " " icon will not be displayed. Bump Test Display If the ARA has been programmed to remind the user to perform a bump test, the bump test icon ( ), will appear on the screen and blink.
  • Page 13: Alarms

    ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 HIGH Alarms 1) Audible Alarm (3 times/second) 2) Visual LED blinking (3 times/second) 3) Vibrator Alarm (1.5 time/second) Alarm Set Point The below table shows the factory default settings Alarm HIGH 15 ppm 200 ppm 10 ppm 23.5 % 10 ppm...
  • Page 14: Event Log

    Alarm level(s) in ppm or % • Type of alarms • Bump test (Yes or no) Bump Test procedure NOTE: Ion Science recommend the below calibration gas concentrations when conducting bump tests and/or calibrations. Calibration Gas Span settings 25ppm 100 ppm 10 ppm 18.0 % The bump test interval can be changed by the user (via the IR-Link).
  • Page 15: Bump Test Procedure

    ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 3) Manual Fixed flow regulator Ion Science recommend 0.3L/min (Alternative 0.5L/min) 4) A suitable length of tubing to connect the calibration cap to the fixed flow regulator (eg Tygon) To conduct a bump test, press the button once and wait until the screen displays...
  • Page 16: Calibration Procedure

    1) ARA calibration cap (included with each ARA) 2) Appropriate calibration gas 3) Manual Fixed flow regulator ION Science recommend 0.3L/min (Alternative 0.5L/min) 4) A suitable length of tubing to connect the calibration cap to the fixed flow regulator (eg Tygon) 5) ARA IR Link (p/n 908201) 6) The ARA software V2.0.0.10 is required, go to www.ionscience.com to download a free copy.
  • Page 17 ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 Load the ARA IR LINK software by double clicking on the ICON. Position the ARA in front of the IR Link. When the ARA is in position, click ‘Read Device’. The settings will be retrieved from the device and displayed within the software. Attach the regulator, tubing and calibration cap to the cylinder so it’s ready for use.
  • Page 18 ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 At this point click the calibration cap onto the sensor inlet port then open the valve on the manual fixed flow regulator. The screen on the ARA will then display C90 and begin counting down C89, C88 etc for approximately 20 seconds for the Oxygen ARA and 90 seconds for the other versions.
  • Page 19: Hiberation Mode

    This period remains in place until the ARA has exceeded 12 months of accumulated hibernation. ION Science cannot guarantee the product after the warranty of 3 years. To switch over to the hibernation mode, please follow the instructions below: 1) Position the ARA in front of the IR Link 2) Click on the hibernation button, the detector will then go into hibernation.
  • Page 20: Saving Event Logs

    Simply adjust and reposition the ARA in relation to the IR Link. If you have tried this a few times and haven’t had any success, please contact ION Science. Once the instrument is connected and has successfully been read, the settings can be changed. Click on Write Device to save the settings to the ARA.
  • Page 21: Failures

    Where the self-test fails three consecutive times, the detector will display “EOL” on the screen and SHUT-DOWN alarm will appear. If this warning occurs, please contact ION Science. During the detector’s lifetime, the battery will be continuously monitored. If the battery voltage is too low or below a certain level when 3 hours passed, the detector will display EO4 and SHUT-DOWN alarm will appear.
  • Page 22: Cleaning

    ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 Cleaning The detector can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth using an anti-static, neutral cleaner. Do not use solvents, soaps or polishes. Different Models Model Description Model Hydrogen Sulphide (H S) Gas Detector ARA100 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Gas Detector ARA200 Oxygen (O...
  • Page 23: Technical Specification

    ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 Technical Specifications ARA Specifications 87 x 50 x29 mm (3.4 x 2.0 x 1.1 in) Size: 92 g (3.2 oz) Weight: S, CO, SO : -40 to +60C Temperature: : -30 to +60C 5 – 95% RH Humidity: IP67 Ingress Protection:...
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Where a product within the warranty period has a defect or a quality issue, ION Science provides a buyer with a repair or a replacement for free of charge by ION Science or through an ION Science authorized agency and service centre.
  • Page 25: Intended Use

    To order the ARA Dock4 please contact ION Science or your local ION Science representative and reference ‘ARADOCK4’. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 25 of 27...
  • Page 26: Ion Science Contacts

    ION Science Contact Details ION Science Ltd – UK/Head Office Tel: +44 (0)1763 208 503 Web: www.ionscience.com | Email: info@ionscience.com ISM ION Science Messtechnik – Germany Office Tel: +49 (0) 2104 1448-0 Web: https://www.ism-d.de/en/ | Email: sales@ism-d.de ION Science India - India Office...
  • Page 27 ARA Instrument User Manual V1.1 Manual Log Manual Instrument Amendment Issue date version firmware software V1.1 O2 ARA fresh air zero added. Calibration of all 14/10/2021 V2.7 V2.0.0.10 sensors added Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 27 of 27 ionscience.com...

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