Operation; Controls - Honeywell SPM Flex User Manual

SPM Flex Gas Detector

Operation

WARNING
!
• Protection afforded by the SPM Flex gas detector may be impaired if it is not
used according to the manufacturer's instructions�
• Do not operate two-way radios near the detector�
• When the detector is in monitor mode and is moved between environments
with large differences in temperatures or humidity, condensation on the optics
may cause it to report a false low gas concentration reading� Allow the unit to
stabilize in the new environment before monitoring gas levels�
Power
Before operation, verify that external power is present (the blue LED will be
on) or that the internal battery is charged (indicated by the icon shown in the
illustration on the following page)� The physical power switch, located under the
Chemcassette access door, should be on� Typically, it is recommended to leave
the physical switch in the on position unless transporting/shipping the unit where
there is a possibility of the detector accidentally being turned on with the soft
power switch�
When the detector's startup sequence ends, an "In Monitor," or "Out of Monitor"
display, depending on how it is configured in the Setup menu� The default startup
mode can be configured under Power Options (Setup/General)�
Most options will require acknowledgment (i�e�, pressing the Select button)�
Those that don't will be displayed for 3 seconds� Pressing the Power button
briefly will return the user to the previous screen� Do not power up the detector
with a flash drive attached�
To turn the unit off, hold the Power button for 5 seconds while on the main
display� This will bring up the power off options� Alternately, the power off mode
can be accessed via the menu� The user must have the appropriate security level
to access�
The detector can be used intermittently as long as the Chemcassette cartridge is
removed and stored according to manufacturer's guidelines�

Controls

The arrows are used to scroll up and down through lists of options, highlighting
one at a time� The select button is used to select a highlighted selection� During
operation, the power button will cancel a command or, when pressed for more
than 3 seconds, will display the main menu�
The Open/Close Gate function (see Maintenance on page 46) can be used to
open the gate and remove the cartridge for storage�
The detector provides tactile and visual feedback (clicks and the unit's LCD
display) to all key presses� The display reflects key presses by illuminating icons
representing each of the buttons�
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