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- Page 1 ESPONDER Portable Ammonia Leak Detector UICK EFERENCE UIDE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ESPONDER Operating Manual Table of Contents Alarms……………………….…………………. 10 Getting Started …………………………………… 4 Viewing Gas Exposures …………………….. 10 Activating the Detector………………………… 6 Clearing Gas Exposures ……………………. 10 Self-Test ………………………………………... 6 Gas Alarm Setpoints ………………………… 10 Deactivating the Detector …………………….. 6 Viewing the Alarm Setpoints ……………….. 10 User Options Menu ………………………………. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Note: Upon startup of the unit (every time it is The NH3 Responder detector is especially configured powered up) it performs a pump test to check for ammonia response operations. It utilizes two sensor for proper flow. A message will appear technologies to cover the ranges of interest in an “Block Inlet”, requiring you to block the inlet... - Page 5 ESPONDER Operating Manual Table 1. Pushbutton Operations Pushbutton Description To turn on the detector press • • To turn off the detector, press and hold until the countdown is complete (from normal operation only). • To increment the displayed value or scroll up, press To enter the user options menu, press simultaneously and hold until the countdown •...
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Page 6: Activating The Detector
ESPONDER Operating Manual User Options Menu Activating the detector To activate the detector press If the detector is passcode protected, a passcode must be entered to access the user options menu. For more Self-Test information, refer to Passcode Protect. Once the detector is activated, it performs self-tests on The available user options are as follows: the sensors, battery, audible visual alarms and circuit 1. -
Page 7: Backlight
ESPONDER Operating Manual Backlight Passcode Protect The backlight (Backlght) option is used to enable the The passcode option is used to prevent unauthorized LCD backlight to activate automatically in low-light access to the user options menu, the calibration conditions. If disabled, the backlight is activated only function, and to adjusting the alarm setpoints. -
Page 8: Sensor Configuration
ESPONDER Operating Manual Sensor Configuration Span Gas Value The Sensor options provide access to additional The Span gas option is used to increase/decrease the options and functions that are available for each sensor. gas concentration level for calibration. The following Depending upon the sensor that is selected, some or all span gas values are set to match the recommended of the following options are available for configuration:... -
Page 9: Datalogger
LEL sensor has been calibrated with methane. To view a datalog file, deactivate the NH3 Responder and remove the SD card. Insert the card into a card PID Sensor reader and open the LOGFILE0.csv file. -
Page 10: Alarms
ESPONDER Operating Manual Alarms Gas Alarm Setpoints The gas alarm setpoints trigger the gas alarms and are If more than one type or level of alarm exists described in the list below. simultaneously, a multi-gas alarm will result. To change Low alarm (Toxics and combustibles): Ambient gas the factory-set alarm setpoints, refer to Calibration and level above low alarm setpoint. -
Page 11: Stopping A Gas Alarm
ESPONDER Operating Manual Stopping a Gas Alarm The low and high alarms stop when the ambient gas level returns to below the low alarm setpoint. Note: If alarms are set to latch, press to reset the alarms. The TWA and STEL alarms can be stopped either by clearing the MAX, TWA, and STEL peak exposures (refer to Clearing Gas Exposures), or deactivating the detector for 5 minutes (minimum) and then reactivating... -
Page 12: Calibration And Setting Alarm Setpoints
ESPONDER Operating Manual Calibration and Alarm Setpoints Calibration Procedure (AutoCal) Verify that the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration values that are set for the detector. Calibration Technologies provides rapid Refer to Span Gas Value section on page 8. Correction turnaround calibration service, which factors are not applied during calibration. - Page 13 ESPONDER Operating Manual Auto Span Calibration Due Dates 3. Next, three screens are displayed: Press to change the calibration due date. - Apply span gas now to calibrate Press to accept this value and proceed to the next (recommended) (skip to step #4) due date.
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Page 14: Maintenance
ESPONDER Operating Manual Maintenance Table 2. Replacing the Batteries Item Description Replacing the Batteries Detector (Alkaline only) Latch To replace the batteries, refer to Table 2, Figure 1, and Battery pack the following procedures. Battery tray Captive screws (2) AA batteries (3) Battery shell 1. -
Page 15: Cross Sensitivity And Contamination
ESPONDER Operating Manual Cross Sensitivity and Protect the PID sensor from exposure to • silicone vapors. Contamination • Extended exposure of the detector to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air The PID sensor will respond to most volatile organic may stress a sensor element that can seriously compounds (VOC) such as paint fumes, gasoline affect its performance. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
ESPONDER Operating Manual Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, refer to the problem / possible solutions list below. If the problem persists or the problem that your detector is experiencing is not listed, contact Calibration Technologies. The detector does not activate or automatically deactivates: Possible cause: •... -
Page 17: Specifications
ESPONDER Operating Manual Specifications Backlight: Automatically activates whenever there is insufficient light to view the LCD (if enabled) and during alarm conditions. Instrument dimensions: 5.7” x 2.9” x 1.5” Self-test: Initiated upon activation Weight: 13.1 oz. Calibration: Every 6 months, minimum Humidity: User field options: Confidence beep, latching low and PID sensor: 0 –... -
Page 18: Warranty
Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Calibration Technologies, Inc. (CTI) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year, beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer. - Page 20 NH3 Responder 20170123...