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Personal Surveyor 1
Auto Bump / Calibration
Station - User Handbook

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  • Page 1 Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd Personal Surveyor 1 Auto Bump / Calibration Station - User Handbook...
  • Page 2 GMI welcomes comments on all our publications. Your comments can be of great value in helping us to improve our customer publications. Please send any comments that you have to our Sales Department at GMI. Contact details are provided on the back cover of this handbook. ©...

  • Page 3: Licence Agreement

    This licence is granted for use on the GMI products and for use on one computer. If you require a second copy you must purchase that from GMI or its distributor.
  • Page 4 “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The entire risk as to the performance of the program is with the purchaser. GMI does not warrant that the operation of the programs will be uninterrupted or error free.

  • Page 5: Copyright

    COPYRIGHT COPYRIGHT This document is copyright of GMI and the information contained within is for use only with ‘PS1 Settings’ Software. Reproduction, in whole or in part, including utilisation in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval without the written permission of GMI is prohibited. Reverse engineering is not permitted.
  • Page 6 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS LICENCE AGREEMENT ........i IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY .......i CALIBRATION Software Licence ......i 30 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ......ii LIMITED WARRANTY .......... ii COPYRIGHT ............iii TRADEMARK INFORMATION ......iii LIABILITY ............. iii INTRODUCTION ...........1-1 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......1-1 1.2 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION HARDWARE ...
  • Page 8 4.1.2 Calibration ............ 4-6 4.1.3 Generate Settings File........4-8 4.2 TRANSFER UPDATED ‘PS1 SETTINGS’ to AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION ... 4-9 4.3 HELP OPTIONS ........4-11 BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION ....5-1 5.1 PS1 SWITCH ON IN TEST MODE ... 5-1...
  • Page 9 CONTENTS 5.2 INSERT INSTRUMENT IN AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION ......5-2 5.3 BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION ..5-6 5.4 REMOVE INSTRUMENT FROM AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION ....5-7 5.5 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION FAULT INDICATION ........5-8 VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS ....6-1 6.1 INTRODUCTION ........
  • Page 10 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK viii...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Fig. 1-1 PS1 Auto Bump / Calibration Station 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PS1 Auto Bump / Calibration Station provides the user with a quick, easy and reliable method of ensuring that PS1 instruments are correctly calibrated where company policy dictates.
  • Page 12 An integral pump automatically draws gas to the instrument for bump / calibration operation. The user simply inserts the PS1 into the Auto Bump / Calibration Station, then closes the cover initiating the automatic testing process.
  • Page 13 This provides the user with a clear indication of whether the PS1 meets the selected parameters. GMI ‘PS1 Settings’ Software is a Windows™ based ‘stand alone’ application that allows the user to edit test parameters and view / print test results.

  • Page 14: Auto Bump / Calibration Hardware

    1.2 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION HARDWARE The Auto Bump / Calibration Station (GMI Part No. 63450) is provided with 6mm fittings (including Barbed Adaptors) and includes a 12V Universal PSU and USB memory stick with GMI ‘PS1 Settings’...

  • Page 15: Additional Accessories

    S in Nitrogen (GMI Part No. 99143) » O kit - 100% Nitrogen (GMI Part No. 99160) » CO kit - 500ppm CO in Air (GMI Part No. 99145) » SO kit - 20ppm SO in Nitrogen (GMI Part No.
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  • Page 17: Connect Calibration Gas And Power Supply

    Gas is supplied to the Auto Bump / Calibration Station from a Test Gas Cylinder via an On Demand Gas Flow Regulator (GMI Part No. 99118) and Tygon® tubing complete with adaptor (GMI Part No. 64265). Fig. 2-1 Calibration Gas Setup The above three items are available as Auto Bump / Calibration kits.

  • Page 18: Compare Gas Cylinder Label With Software Configuration

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 2.1.1 Compare Gas Cylinder Label with Software Configuration First of all, make sure that the cylinder is not older than the ‘use by’ date on the label illustrated in Fig. 2.2. Make sure that the cylinder contains enough gas to complete the bump test / calibration.
  • Page 19 CONNECT CALIBRATION GAS AND POWER SUPPLY The concentrations, illustrated in Fig. 2-2, should be consistent with the Auto Bump / Calibration Station installed software configuration window, as illustrated in Fig. 2-3. Software Configuration Gas Concentration Fig. 2-3 Software Configuration After comparing gas values between the Cylinder Gas Label and the Software Configuration, when consistent, proceed to the next paragraph.

  • Page 20: Connect Gas Cylinder To Auto Bump / Calibration Station

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 2.1.2 Connect Gas Cylinder to Auto Bump / Calibration Station Connect the On Demand Regulator Valve to the gas cylinder by screwing the valve firmly into the top of the cylinder, as illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 21: Connect Air / Exhaust Tubing To Auto Bump / Calibration Station (If Required)

    GMI recommend the use of an ‘Air’ in-line filter, also supplied with the unit. The (in-line filter) barbed adaptor is a push fit in the ‘Air’ inlet adaptor on the rear face of the unit, as illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 22 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Fig. 2-6 Connect Air Tubing Adaptor to Unit The ‘Exhaust’ line, not illustrated, consists of a length of tubing and a barbed adaptor. The barbed adaptor is a push fit in the ‘Exhaust’ outlet adaptor on the rear face of the unit. Exhaust tubing can be routed to the nearest window.

  • Page 23: Connect Power Supply

    CONNECT CALIBRATION GAS AND POWER SUPPLY 2.2 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY Power is supplied to the Auto Bump / Calibration Station via a Universal AC Power Adaptor (12Vdc output) supplied with the unit. The plug adaptor is located in the 12Vdc socket on the rear face of the unit, as illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 24 ‘ON’ indication illuminated, as shown in Fig. 2-8. Next, three LED’s coloured orange, orange and red illuminate briefly in sequence, indicating that GMI ‘TEST’ software has started. Finally, the ‘ON’ indication is illuminated, as illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 25: Time Setting

    TIME SETTING Before commencing with operation of the Auto Bump / Calibration Station the unit should be synchronised to the local time setting. Firstly, with the Auto Bump / Calibration Station powered OFF, connect a mini USB cable from the ‘PC comms’ connection on the rear of the unit, as illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 26: Time Setting Application Installation

    Fig. 3-2. Fig. 3-2 PS1 Settings Contents Folder To install the time setting application, proceed as follows: 1. Open the ‘PS1 ABC Time Setting’ folder from the files list in Fig. 3-2, and double click ‘PS1ABC_TimeSet_ Installer’. 2. Only if prompted, double click ‘dotNetFx40_Client_ x86_x64’...
  • Page 27 Fig. 3-3 Setup Wizard 4. To proceed, select an installation folder. The installer creates the folder destination, C:\Program Files\GMI\ PS1 ABC Time Setting\, where the software will be installed, as illustrated in Fig. 3-4. Click continue. An alternative folder destination can be chosen, if preferred.
  • Page 28 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK To confirm and start installation, click illustrated in Fig. 3-5. Fig. 3-5 Confirm Installation On completion of installation, the window illustrated in Fig. 3-6 is displayed. Click to exit the installation. Fig. 3-6 Installation Complete...

  • Page 29: Synchronising Time

    PC desktop for easy access to the application. 3.2 SYNCHRONISING TIME Open the ‘PS1 ABC Time Setting’ application by selecting Start / All Programs / GMI / PS1 / PS1 ABC Time Setting, or, double click on the desktop. PS1 ABC Time Setting When opened the window illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 30 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK If the application does not find the unit, selecting ‘Find GDU’ will bring up a drop down menu in which a COM port for each Auto / Bump Calibration Station to be connected will be shown.
  • Page 31 TIME SETTING To synchronise the time click Confirmation the Auto Bump / Calibration Station time has been set will be displayed, as illustrated in Fig 3-9. Fig. 3-9 Time Setting Complete The application can now be closed and the Auto Bump / Calibration Station disconnected from the PC / Laptop.
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  • Page 33: View / Re-Configure Software

    VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 4.1 VIEW / EDIT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The USB memory stick, supplied with the Auto Bump / Calibration Station, contains the ‘PS1 Settings’ software in factory default configuration. To view the default configuration settings, insert the memory stick into an available USB port on your PC / Laptop.
  • Page 34 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Select ‘Open folder to view files’ to display the contents, as illustrated in Fig. 4-2. Fig. 4-2 PS1 Settings Contents Folder Note: A shortcut to both the User Handbook and the Quick Operation Guide, can be accessed from this window.
  • Page 35 There are two ‘Calibration / Test’ options available: • Calibration • Test (Bump Test) There are four PS1 gas instruments available, each having a different gas concentration configuration: • Hydrogen Sulphide (H S) - 50 ppm (U.S. 25 ppm) •...

  • Page 36: Bump Test

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 4.1.1 Bump Test This feature provides the user with the ability to perform a full bump test, testing alarm set points and sensor response. When gas is applied, using a Test Gas Cylinder, for a pre-set time, the audible and visual alarms will activate, and the unit...
  • Page 37 VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE instrument alarms levels are changed, there may be a requirement to edit the gas concentrations. If Hydrogen Sulphide is selected, the default gas concentration 50 PPM (U.S. default 25 PPM) will be displayed, as illustrated in Fig. 4-5. Fig.

  • Page 38: Calibration

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 4.1.2 Calibration This feature provides the user with the option of performing a full calibration of the instrument. When gas is applied, using a Test Gas Cylinder, for a pre- set time, the audible and visual alarms will activate, and the unit will record a ‘Pass’...
  • Page 39 VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE instrument alarms levels are changed, there may be a requirement to edit the gas concentrations. If Hydrogen Sulphide is selected, the default gas concentration 50 PPM (U.S. default 25 PPM) will now be displayed, as illustrated in Fig. 4-8. Fig.

  • Page 40: Generate Settings File

    PC / Laptop. To save changes, select the ‘Generate Settings File’ button to save the data to the USB memory stick. The message illustrated in Fig. 4-11 will be displayed. Fig. 4-11 New PS1 Settings File Generated...

  • Page 41: Transfer Updated 'Ps1 Settings' To

    VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 4.2 TRANSFER UPDATED ‘PS1 SETTINGS’ to AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION Make sure that the 12V power supply is connected to the Auto Bump / Calibration Station and switched ON, indicated by an illuminated green ‘ON’ LED on the front of the unit and that the unit has completed start-up.
  • Page 42 Fig. 4-14 Upload Complete Next, LED’s coloured orange, orange and red illuminate, as illustrated in Fig. 4-15 and GMI ‘TEST’ software has re- started. Fig. 4-15 Test Software Re-started Next, the three (orange, orange and red) LED’s extinguish, leaving only the green ‘ON’...

  • Page 43: Help Options

    VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE 4.3 HELP OPTIONS The ‘PS1 Settings’ software contains a Help menu, as illustrated in Fig. 4-16. Fig. 4-16 Help Menu The menu has the following options available: About - contains information relating to the owner, •...
  • Page 44 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 4-12...

  • Page 45: Bump / Calibration Operation

    BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION 5.1 PS1 SWITCH ON IN TEST MODE The PS1 must be switched ON in ‘TEST’ mode, before inserting into the Auto Bump / Calibration Station. ‘TEST’ mode is attained by pressing both buttons at the same time, to switch ON, as illustrated in Fig. 5-1.

  • Page 46: Insert Instrument In Auto Bump / Calibration Station

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Note: If the PS1, in ‘TEST’ Mode, is not inserted into the Auto Bump / Calibration Station within 2 minutes the PS1 will automatically switch OFF. 5.2 INSERT INSTRUMENT IN AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION Before switching ON the PS1 in ‘TEST’...
  • Page 47 BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION Finally, the ‘ON’ indication is illuminated, as illustrated in Fig. 5-3, and the Auto Bump / Calibration Station is now ready for operation. To release the front cover of the Auto Bump / Calibration Station, press the cover latch downwards, as illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 48 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Position the instrument into the Auto Bump / Calibration Station, as illustrated in Fig. 5-6. Fig. 5-6 Locate Instrument Note: Ensure the instrument is switched ON in ‘TEST’ mode and positioned front facing into the Auto Bump / Calibration Station before closing the front cover.
  • Page 49 BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION Close the front cover of the Auto Bump / Calibration Station, by using both thumbs. Press the lower centre of the cover firmly, as illustrated in Fig. 5-7, until the latch ‘clicks’ shut. Fig. 5-7 Close Front Cover...

  • Page 50: Bump / Calibration Operation

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 5.3 BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION The Bump / Calibration operation starts up automatically following the locking of the unit cover latch. After the cover latch ‘clicks’ shut, the orange ‘Test in Progress’ LED illuminates, as illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 51: Remove Instrument From Auto Bump / Calibration Station

    BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION Next, the unit pump switches OFF and the instrument can be safely removed. The test result indication is displayed until the door is opened. All test results are stored in the Auto Bump / Calibration Station memory and can be accessed as detailed in Chapter 5.4 REMOVE INSTRUMENT FROM AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION To release the front cover of the Auto Bump / Calibration...

  • Page 52: Auto Bump / Calibration Station Fault Indication

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Grasp the instrument and carefully lift out of the unit. Close the front cover of the Auto Bump / Calibration Station, then, using both thumbs, press the lower centre of the cover firmly until the latch ‘clicks’...
  • Page 53 If this action does not clear the fault, remove the instrument from the unit and inspect the instrument for possible flow fault. If this does not clear the fault, contact GMI Ltd.
  • Page 54 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 5-10...

  • Page 55: View / Print Test Results

    Fig. 6-1 Downloading Memory Stick The memory stick can be used to download data from several GMI Auto Bump / Calibration Stations, if required. The data identifies the serial number of the unit used to download data from each instrument, bump tested or calibrated.

  • Page 56: Download Test Results

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 6.2 DOWNLOAD TEST RESULTS Make sure that the Auto Bump / Calibration Station is connected to mains power supply, switched ON and start-up is completed. This is indicated by an illuminated green ‘ON’ LED, on the front face of the unit, as illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 57 Next, LED’s coloured orange, orange and red illuminate, as illustrated in Fig. 6-6. This indicates that the test data has been downloaded and GMI ‘TEST’ software has re-started. Fig. 6-6 Test Software Re-started Next, the three (orange, orange and red) LED’s extinguish, leaving only the green ‘ON’...

  • Page 58: View / Print Test Results

    Insert the USB memory stick into a USB port on PC / Laptop. Select ‘Open folder to view files’ to display the contents, as illustrated in Fig. 6-7. Fig. 6-7 PS1 Settings Contents Folder The contents of the folder are as follows: •...

  • Page 59: Test Result Files

    Quick Operation Guide: Auto Bump / Calibration Station poster style document (in PDF format). • PS1 Settings application. # - Depending on PC / Laptop ‘Folder Option’ settings these items may be hidden. If visible do not edit. 6.3.1 Test Result Files...
  • Page 60 Each file can be opened individually to display a comprehensive list of test results obtained from that particular instrument. The following example, in Fig. 6-9, illustrates information available, including: • Instrument Type (e.g. PS1) • Test Type (e.g. CALIBRATION) • Instrument Serial No. (e.g. 123234) •...
  • Page 61 VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS Fig.6-9 View Test Result File...
  • Page 62 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Auto Bump / Calibration Station Instruments: The tested files (e.g. Tested120000.rec) illustrated in the Fig. 6-8, identifies the serial number of each Auto Bump / Calibration Station (e.g. 120000) that the memory stick has been used to download data from.

  • Page 63: Generated Certificates

    VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS 6.3.2 Generated Certificates The contents of this folder includes a list of all Bump Test / Calibration Certificates generated when selecting the ‘View Test / Calibration Certificate’ button in the configuration window, as illustrated in Fig. 6-11. Fig.
  • Page 64 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Certificate Content: The certificates, as illustrated in Fig. 6-17 and 6-18, include company details, order number, etc. These details are completed in a ‘Certificate Printer’ window, accessed by opening ‘View Test / Calibration Certificate’ in the configuration window, illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 65 Certificates’ folder on the memory stick. The logo will be included in the top right hand corner of the certificate, as illustrated in the ‘GMI’ logo example in the ‘Bump Results’ certificate, illustrated in Fig. 6-17. Note: Logo dimensions must not exceed 200 (W) X 50 (H) pixels.
  • Page 66 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK After selecting the ‘Create Certificate’ button, the test results folder will be displayed, highlight a test result for certificate generation then select ‘Open’, as illustrated in Fig. 6-14. Fig. 6-14 Select Test Result for Certificate Generation Next, a ‘DONE!’...
  • Page 67 VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS Generated Certificate Files The certificate files illustrated in Fig. 6-16, identifies date and time of each certificate’s generation. Fig. 6-16 Generated Certificate Files Each file can be opened individually to display / print a ‘Bump Results’...
  • Page 68 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK Fig. 6-17 Bump Results Fig. 6-18 Calibration Certificate 6-14...

  • Page 69: Fit Mounting Bracket

    Fig. A-1 Auto Bump / Calibration Station (with mounting bracket fitted) 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PS1 Auto Bump / Calibration Station is supplied with a mounting bracket and necessary screws to secure the unit to a workbench or similar. The bracket also provides the facility to ‘daisy chain’ a series...

  • Page 70: Fit Mounting Bracket

    AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK 2. FIT MOUNTING BRACKET Make sure the workbench surface is clean and free from dirt and grime. Place clean cloth or similar on workbench to protect Auto Bump / Calibration Station front cover surface from scratching and / or scuffing.

  • Page 71: Attach Unit To Workbench / Daisy Chain Option

    APPENDIX A Loosely attach two double sems pozi pan screws (Part No. 24957) through bracket and into rear panel of unit, as illustrated in Fig. A-2. Using a No.2 Pozidrive screwdriver, tighten all four screws to secure. 3. ATTACH UNIT to WORKBENCH / DAISY CHAIN OPTION The bracket can be secured to a workbench or similar type surface using four suitable screws (not supplied).
  • Page 72 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK A group of Auto Bump / Calibration Stations can be connected in a ‘daisy chain’ fashion by using a double sems pozi pan screw supplied (Part No. 24957) through bracket at rear of station and into captive nut of adjoining bracket, as illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 73: Index

    INDEX Symbols 30 Day Limited Warranty ii Calibration Calibration Certificate 6-14 Calibration Gas Setup Calibration Software Attach Unit to Workbench Licence Certificate Completed 6-11 About 4-11 Certificate Printer Additional Accessories 1-5 Window 6-10 Air inlet Close Front Cover Air in-line filter Compare Gas Cylinder Attach Adjoining Units Label with Software...
  • Page 74 Open Front Cover 5-3, 5-7 Generate Settings File 4-8 PASS Indication Help Options 4-11 PC Comms Connection 3-1 Hydrogen Sulphide Gas PS1 Settings i, 1-3, 4-1, 6-1 Concentration PS1 Settings Contents Folder 3-2, 4-2, 6-4 PS1 Switch ON in Test Mode...
  • Page 75 INDEX Transferring Data to Unit 4-10 Quick Operation Guide 4-11 Transfer Updated PS1 Settings Software to Auto Bump / Calibration Station Remove Instrument From Auto Bump / Calibration Tygon tubing 1-5, 2-1 Station Revision Record xiii Unit Loading Software 2-8, 5-2 Select Test Result for Unit ‘ON’...
  • Page 76 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION - USER HANDBOOK...

  • Page 77: Revision Record

    REVISION RECORD Date Issue Description of Change 03/07/13 New Handbook xiii...
  • Page 78 Head Office Inchinnan Business Park Renfrew Scotland PA4 9RG Tel: +44 (0)141 812 3211 Fax: +44 (0)141 812 7820 sales@gmiuk.com www.gmiuk.com Service & Calibration Centre 25 Cochran Close Crownhill Milton Keynes MK8 0AJ Tel: +44 (0)1908 568 867 Fax: +44 (0)1908 261 056 service@gmiuk.com Service &...

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