Table Of Contents - MSA SOLARIS Operating Manual

1. Instrument Safety and Certifications .................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Date of Instrument Manufacture ....................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Marking, Certificates and Approvals according to Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX) ................................. 5
2. Using the Solaris Multigas Detector ..................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Last Cal Date ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Fresh Air Set Up Option ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Battery Life Indicator .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Battery Warning ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 Battery Shutdown ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.3 Sensor Missing Alarm .............................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Calibration Check ............................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Measuring Gas Concentrations ......................................................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Oxygen Measurements (% O
2.5.2 Toxic Gas Measurements ........................................................................................................ 8
2.6 Safe LED ............................................................................................................................................ 9
2.7 Operating Beep .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.8 Viewing Optional Displays ................................................................................................................. 9
2.8.1 Peak Readings (PEAK) ........................................................................................................... 9
2.8.2 Minimum Readings (MIN) ........................................................................................................ 9
2.8.3 Short Term Exposure Limits (STEL) ....................................................................................... 9
2.8.4 Time Weighted Average (TWA) ............................................................................................ 10
2.8.5 Time Display .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.8.6 Date Display ........................................................................................................................... 10
2.9 Turning OFF the Solaris Multigas Detector .................................................................................... 10
3. Setting up the Solaris Multigas Detector ........................................................................................... 11
3.1 Power Systems ................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Battery Charging .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 To Charge the Instrument ...................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Changing Instrument Settings ......................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Accessing the Instrument Setup Mode ........................................................................................... 11
4. Calibration .............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Calibrating the Solaris Multigas Detector ....................................................................................... 13
4.2 To Calibrate the Solaris Multigas Detector ..................................................................................... 13
4.3 Autocalibration Failure ..................................................................................................................... 14
5. Warranty and Live Maintenance Procedures ..................................................................................... 15
5.1 MSA Portable Instrument Warranty ................................................................................................ 15
5.2 Cleaning and Periodic Checks ........................................................................................................ 15
5.2.1 Storage ................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2.2 Shipment ................................................................................................................................ 15
5.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 15
5.4 Live Maintenance Procedures ......................................................................................................... 16
5.4.1 Sensor Replacement ............................................................................................................. 16
6. Performance Specifications ................................................................................................................. 17
6.1 Environment and Oxygen Sensor Readings ................................................................................... 19
6.2 Pressure Changes ........................................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Humidity Changes ............................................................................................................................ 19
6.4 Temperature Changes ..................................................................................................................... 19
7. Replacement and Accessory Parts ...................................................................................................... 21
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