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GasHawk TX 7000 User Manual
GasHawk – Personal Gas Monitor
www.trolex.com
P5593.1600 Rev A
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  • Page 1 TX7000 GasHawk TX 7000 User Manual GasHawk – Personal Gas Monitor www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev A...
  • Page 2: Zero

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GasHawk TX 7000 User Manual GasHawk TX7000 Contents Product Overview View Main features 7 .1 About Functions 7 .2 Peak Accessories 7 .3 Credentials 7 .4 STEL 7 .5 Alarm settings Technical Information 7 .6 Test gas values 7 .7 Bump and calibration diary 7 .8...
  • Page 4 GasHawk TX7000 Contents Calibration Mode Precautions 8.2.1 Mandate bump test 11.1 Operating safety 8.2.2 Mandate calibration if fail 11.2 Hazardous areas 8.2.3 Mandate calibration when due 11.3 Evacuation 8.2.4 Test gas values 11.4 Battery charging 8.2.5 Calibration intervals 11.5 Flammable gas sensors 8.2.6 Bump test intervals...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Large high definition illuminated LCD display providing a bright, clear readout and intuitive message interface • HawkEye PC application for data log download and setup spreadsheet • Active atmospheric pressure compensation • Up to 64 days automatic data logging www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 6: Functions

    PC implemented setup or data log download • Complete range of carrying accessories Credentials • International certifications for use in underground mining and industrial hazardous areas with EMC protection www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 7: Technical Information

    • STEL and TWA auto calculation with prescribed alarm level in accordance with EH40 standards Pressure compensation • Active atmospheric pressure compensation for the O2, CO2 and infrared CH4 sensors T90 response time • 30 seconds nominal (dependent on the gas type) www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 8 • Bump test due indicator with days remaining • Service due indicator with days remaining • Battery power remaining • Alarm test • Test gas report • Sensor fault • LED fault • Audible fault • Vibration fault • Pump fail www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 9 GasHawk TX 7000 User Manual Product options: TX7000 No pump ATEX/IECEx Group I With pump ATEX/IECEx Group II SENSOR A SENSOR B SENSOR C SENSOR D 500 ppm 500 ppm 5% v/v IR 25% v/v 2000 ppm 2000 ppm 100% LEL (4,4%) IR...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    3. Preparation Contents No Pump TX7000.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.00 1 x GasHawk instrument Complete with battery pack 1x Test gas hood with flexible tube – 1m long 1x Workwear clip 1x User manual Checkpoint • Check that the gas sensor make-up of the instrument is Section 2 >>...
  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    • Charge periodically to maintain battery condition • GasHawk may be docked on permanent charge standby • Only Trolex GasHawk chargers may be used • Do not charge in the hazardous area • Transport regulations demand that the TX7010 spare battery pack must be shipped in a fully discharged state.
  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    Invert display Click and hold Adjust display contrast Click and hold both to access..then click to adjust Return to MAIN DISPLAY Click both from any point in a MENU Start/Stop pump Double click Section 5.4 >> www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 13: Operation

    GasHawk TX 7000 User Manual 5. Operation Section 6 Menu map MAIN DISPLAY Section 5.3 Section 7 Section 8 www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 14: On/Off

    • Auto zero in clean air may occur in the sequence, where it has been previously set up Section 9.1.13 >> • The CONDITION CHECK sequence will not function if the battery pack is less than 25% www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 15: Main Display

    The display illumination will automatically switch down to low level standby after a short period. It can also be setup to switch completely OFF dependant upon which power saving mode is selected. Click to restore display Section 8.1.16 >> Section 8.1.2 >> Alternative overview format SAFE www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 16: Alarms And Messages

    • LOW alarms can be set up to AUTO RESET or to LATCH • HIGH alarms will always LATCH • Audible alarms can be MUTED Section 8.1.6 >> • LATCHED alarms can be RESET when the gas concentration has receded www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 17: System And Diagnostic Alerts

    12 days 1 day to calibration 1 day Overdue 0 days Continuous ON mode Pump blocked Pump blocked Calibration is overdue and is mandated Calibration required Bump test is overdue and is mandated Bump test required www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 18: Pump Operation

    Some versions of the GasHawk are fitted with an integral pump for assisted gas infusion in confined space entry applications. TX7000.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.01 1. Lift the pump inlet cover 2. Clip the pump hood over the gas entry grill ensuring that the gas entry inlet is fully engaged 3.
  • Page 19 GasHawk TX 7000 User Manual Telescopic Probe Trolex accessory TX7012 Telescopic Probe can be used to support the flexible suction tube to aid access into restricted locations and confined space applications: • Extend the Telescopic Probe to the required length •...
  • Page 20: Facilities

    6. Facilities Selection and control of the ancillary functions when required Enter a password A password may be requested for Facilities menu if security is active. Factory default 1959. Enter a digit Confirm and step www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 21: Zero In Clean Air

    • Ensure that the local atmosphere is clean and free of subject gases • Zero in clean air will set a CO sensor to 0.4% CO • Options are available to set the oxygen ‘zero’ at either 20.8% v/v or 20.9% v/v Section 8.4 >> www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 22: Bump Test

    Main Log Register Individual sensor results log alternates with a FAIL alert The FAILED event is logged in the bump and Calibration diary, and in the main Log Register CALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 23: Extended Bump Test

    Sensor response qualification: Attain 90% FS within 60 seconds. Checkpoint • A longer bump test is inherently more accurate, as response is extended over a wider scale range. • Test time will be increased, so more test gas will be consumed. www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 24: Calibrate

    6.5 Calibrate There are two methods of calibration using calibrated test gas: 1. Use a Trolex TX7005 Universal Docking Station 2. Manual calibration using the standard test gas hood supplied with the instrument. • The test gas concentration values must be initially set up and must concur with the values marked on the gas canister.
  • Page 25 • The calibration procedure described assumes a single gas canister - one for each gas sensor. Mixed gas sources may also be used calibrated for the range of sensors installed. www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 26 The FAILED event is logged in the Bump and Calibration Diary, and in the Main Log Register • SERVICE THE INSTRUMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Checkpoint • A second gas port is available on the test gas hood for exhausting the gas to a ventilated area if required. www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 27: View

    • View SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT accumulated values • Reset STEL accumulated values to Zero Checkpoint A PASSWORD may be required for the reset PEAK, reset TWA and reset STEL functions if security is active Factory default: 1959 Section 8.1.8 >> www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 28: Alarm Settings

    • The sensor has been DISABLED and is not active Section 8.5 >> H2S Alarm levels • View the preset alarm levels • View the TWA and STEL alarm levels • The sensor has been DISABLED and is not active Section 8.6 >> www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 29: Test Gas Values

    • Last Calibration date • Calibration Due Days remaining 7.8 Quick guide • Brief overview of push button operations Scroll down Back from a menu Select Hold: Invert display View Hold: Access contrast Setup Pump stop-start www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 30: Setup

    Checkpoint • A password will be requested for access to the SETUP menu if security is enabled Factory default: 1959 Section 8.1.8 and 8.1.9 >> Preferences Select which functions are to be setup to user preference www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 31: Continuous On Mode

    Click and hold to MUTE an audible alarm Click and hold to RESET a LATCHED alarm when the gas concentration has receded. 8.1.7 Invert display display rotation for inverted viewing 8.1.8 Require password A password will be requested where security is applied www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 32: Change Password

    8.1.13 Auto zero start up • Auto zero of all sensors will be done during the start up period when GasHawk is switched ON • An additional auto zero progress display will appear in the start up routine www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 33: Lel Units

    Factory default Request factory reset default Click to confirm 8.1.16 LCD power save The LCD display will automatically switch OFF completely after a short period to save battery power Checkpoint Click to restore the display illumination www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 34: Calibration Mode

    Traverse the digits Checkpoint Click both to delete last digit The available gas value adjustment range is limited to safe minimum and maximum limits appropriate to each gas type. Invalid gas value settings will not be entered. www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 35: Calibration Intervals

    Setup the bump test time intervals to be applied to each gas sensor. Scroll to the sensor to be set up Highlight the time interval 180 days Increment the interval 7 days 7 days Exit highlight 30 days 60 days Repeat setup for each sensor 180 days www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 36: Lel Alarms

    Set the low alarm level Set the high alarm level Disable the sensor Reset LEL alarms A catalytic flammable gas sensor will LATCH in the HIGH condition when the LEL point is exceeded. Reset when the gas has receded www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 37: Data Log & Communications

    Communications The TX7005 Universal Docking Station provides bump test, calibration and battery charging all in one convenient table-top package. The Trolex HawkEye PC application and USB data exchange also enables the GasHawk data-log to be downloaded with PC setup and cloning of GasHawk operating functions.
  • Page 38: Precautions

    If the instrument alarm initiates due to dangerous levels of gas concentration, leave the area immediately and implement statutory safety procedures. 11.4 Battery Charging Recharging of the battery must only be carried out using the Trolex charger supplied with the instrument. Do not charge the battery in a hazardous area. 11.5 Flammable gas sensors It is good safety practice to perform a sensitivity test of the instrument before each day’s use...
  • Page 39: Toxic Gas Sensors

    The instrument is certified intrinsically safe and must be serviced and repaired at Trolex, or a service agent approved by Trolex, in order to preserve the intrinsically safe integrity. Substitution of components and any additions or changes to the product will invalidate the Product Warranty and may contravene the terms of intrinsically safe certificate.
  • Page 40: Disposal

    Make sure that the battery is completely discharged before disposal. For guidance regarding end-of-life disposal of a GasHawk unit, please contact the Environmental Management Representative at Trolex Ltd. 11.9 Contamination The instrument is sealed against the ingress of dust and water.
  • Page 41: Accessories

    • Combined bump test, Calibration and Charging with PC datacomms in a convenient simple to use package • Single or dual input ports for a test gas connections • USB datacomms, data-log transfer using Trolex HawkEye PC application tool. • Instrument setup from PC and cloning function •...
  • Page 42: Certification

    Ex Certification Code: I M1 CML 15ATEX2122X TX7000.19.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx Ex ia I Ma IECEx CML 15.0062X -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C TX7000.19.xx.xx.xx.07 .xx.xx.xx I M1 TX7000.19.xx.xx.xx.08.xx.xx.xx CML 15ATEX2122X Ex ia d I Ma TX7000.19.xx.xx.xx.09.xx.xx.xx IECEx CML 15.0062X -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C (when used with Ex d Sensor) TX7000.19.xx.xx.xx.01.xx.xx.xx...
  • Page 43: Environmental Protection

    13.3 Eurasian Customs Union – PENDING EAC certification for use in underground mines and surface industry with explosive gas atmospheres in Eurasian Customs Union (Russia, Kazakhstan Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan) including Pattern Approval Certificate for Measuring Instruments. www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 44 Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) certification for use in coal, metalliferous and oil mines in India. 13.5 South Africa – PENDING MASC (IA) certification for use in underground mines and surface industry with explosive gas atmospheres in South Africa including Performance Testing for Flammable gases. www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev B...
  • Page 45 Trademarks © 2017 Trolex Limited. ® Trolex is a registered trademark of Trolex Limited. The use of all trademarks in this document is acknowledged. Patent pending. Trolex Ltd, Newby Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5DY, UK +44 (0) 161 483 1435 sales@trolex.com...
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  • Page 47 GasHawk TX 7000 User Manual www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev A...
  • Page 48 Trolex Ltd. Newby Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 5DY, UK t: +44 (0)161 483 1435 e: Sales@trolex.com www.trolex.com www.trolex.com P5593.1600 Rev A...

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