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Seller Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to Alnor as they are to our customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call Alnor’s Customer Service department at (800) 424-7427 (USA) and (1) 651-490-2811...
Figure 1: Front view of instrument Note: For proper operation of the instrument, you must install and calibrate the AirGard 405 monitor. The entire manual should be read first before proceeding with the actual installation and calibration of the instrument.
Setup The AirGard 405 fume hood monitor contains several configuration options. Two connectors provide access to remote control devices and firmware configuration jumpers. Observe the back of the monitor. Locate the two connectors at the left-center of the printed circuit board marked J3 and JP1.
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Pole 1 of JP1 is used to select the relay configuration. Without the jumper installed, the relay is Normally Closed (NC) during normal airflow and Normally Open (NO) during an alarm condition. Installing a shorting jumper across pole 1 will cause the relay to be Normally Open (NO) during normal airflow and Normally Closed (NC) during an alarm condition.
To monitor face velocity, the air Figure 3: Front view of fascia outlet port at the back of the AirGard 405 is connected to the Figure 3: sidewall inside the fume hood as Front view of fascia shown in figure 4. A flexible hose is...
Procedure Step 1: Detach the back plate from the monitor. Step 2: Use the back plate (figure 3) as a template to drill two holes, 0.104" diameter, to secure the back plate to the fume hood. Step 3: Use the back plate as a template to drill one hole, 0.75"...
Personnel calibrating the AirGard 405 monitor must be completely aware of the regulations and guidelines specific to their application.
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WARNING This method is only used as a temporary condition to set the low flow point. Make sure airflow is restored to proper level after calibration. Step 5: Using a properly calibrated thermoanemometer, determine the velocity through the face of the hood by taking a detailed velocity traverse.
Step-By-Step Operation Alarm Acknowledgment The horn and red indicator will turn on approximately six seconds after an alarm condition is detected. To mute the horn, press and release the TEST/RESET button. Note that after an alarm condition has been detected, the red indicator will stay on. The horn will remain muted until airflow is restored to normal levels.
APPENDIX A: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Maintenance The outside of the AirGard 405 monitor may be wiped clean with mild soap (dish washing detergent) and water on a damp cloth to remove finger marks, oils or residue. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Do not immerse the monitor or allow liquids to enter the case.
TSI’s Customer Service department at (800) 424-7427 (U.S. and Canada only). Ship to: TSI Incorporated Alnor Products 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN 55126 USA Toll-Free (800) 424-7427 Telephone (651) 490-2811 Fax (651) 490-3824 Email: customerservice@Alnor.com...
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® AIRGARD 405 MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS Instrument Dimensions 6.05" high x 3.15" wide x 1.8" deep (15.4 x 8.0 x 4.6 cm) Instrument Weight 8 oz (0.23kg) Shipping Weight 1 lb 8 oz (0.68 kg) Green Indicator 0.75" x 0.5" (1.9 x 1.3 cm) Red Indicator 0.75"...