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  • Page 1 Gas Detector Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability BW Technologies by Honeywell LP (BW) warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years, 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. BW’s warranty obligation is limited, at BW’s option, to refund of the purchase price, repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BW authorized service center...
  • Page 4 Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell Corporate Headquarters Europe BW Technologies by Honeywell BW Technologies by Honeywell 2840 2nd Ave. SE 4 Stinsford Road Calgary, AB Nuffield Industrial Estate Canada T2A 7X9 Poole, Dorset BH17 0RZ +1.403.248.9226 / 1.800.663.4164 +44 (0) 1295.700.300 +1.403.573.3708...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Intended Use................... 1 6. Panic Alarm ..................20 1.2 Product Overview ................2 7. Alarms ....................21 1.2.1 Parts of the ConneX1 ............. 2 7.1 Alarm Setpoints ................. 24 1.2.2 Display Elements ..............3 7.2 Stopping a Gas Alarm ..............24 1.2.3 Buttons ...................
  • Page 6 15.3 Generating Calibration Certificates ..........33 16. Maintenance ..................33 16.1 Charging the Rechargeable Battery..........33 16.1.1 Optimum Battery Operation ............. 34 16.1.2 Rechargeable Battery Capacity ......... 34 16.2 Replacing the Sensor and Sensor Filter ........35 ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 7 ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 8 ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 9 ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 10 20.9% oxygen. of in an environmentally safe manner, in accordance with local waste BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends to bump test the sensor before management requirements and environmental legislation. Do NOT incinerate each day’s use to confirm its ability to respond to gas by exposing the sensors as they may emit toxic fumes.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. Introduction WARNING The ConneX1 is a compact, portable gas detector designed to be carried or worn without hindering the user. Its purpose is to continuously monitor the atmosphere A sensor which cannot be calibrated or which is found to be out of continuously for hazardous levels.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1.2 Product Overview 1.2.1 Parts of the ConneX1 Figure 1. Parts of ConneX1 ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Display Elements

    Product Overview Table 1. Parts of ConneX1 1.2.2 Display Elements Item Description #ONÜDENCE ÝASH !LARM ,%$ !NTENNA "ELT CLIP ppm - H2S #HARGE CONNECTION)2 ,INK INFERFACE 10/13/12 11:21 am 5P BUTTON 8 BUTTON 3ENSOR #HECK BUTTON $OWN BUTTON "EEPER ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Buttons

    ENABLED IN &LEET -ANAGER )) p 4O ENTER 1UICK 2EVIEW PRESS p 4O DECREMENT THE DISPLAYED VALUE SCROLL DOWN SCROLL THROUGH DIGITS PRESS $OWN p 4O SCROLL DOWN AN ENTIRE SCREEN IN /PERATOR AND ,OCATION MENUS PRESS AND HOLD ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Sensor Poisons And Contaminants

    CAUTION 7INDOW AND GLASS CLEANER $ISHSOAPS #ITRUS BASED CLEANERS !LCOHOL BASED CLEANERS (AND SANITIZERS !NIONIC DETERGENTS Use only the following BW Technologies by Honeywell recommended products and procedures: -ETHANOL FUELS AND ANTIFREEZES Use water-based cleaners. Silicones Use non-alcohol based cleaners. Clean the exterior of the detector with a soft, damp cloth...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    3 second At this time the detector is running a self-test and auto zero on the sensor. The firmware version, hardware version, and serial number displays. Deactivate: Press and hold for 5 seconds. The Segment Testing screen displays. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 17 The current profile, operation mode, and Wi-Fi mode display. For more information on profiles, refer to 4.2 Sensor and Profile Configuration on The detector presents the opportunity to select a new location. To confirm page the selection, press and then to select a different location. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 18 Activating/Deactivating the Detector The screen then displays the measuring range, TWA Alarm, STEL Alarm, The detector then completes the sensor self-test. Low Alarm, and High Alarm. If Auto Zero is enabled, the sensor begins to auto zero. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 19 If Cal Reminder is enabled, the screen displays the number of days before a calibration should be performed. overdue, proceed to step #13. If Cal Reminder is not enabled, the Calibration Interval displays. Proceed (Note: “ To start” alternates with “ To continue” every 4 seconds.) to step #14. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 20 If the bump test is overdue, press to accept. If bump test is not overdue, proceed to step #16. The detector displays a startup summary. (Note: “ To start” alternates with “ To continue” every 4 seconds.) ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Installing Fleet Manager Ii

    Fleet Manager II Operator’s Manual (located under Help) Table 4. Connecting the IR Link 3.1 7UKPI (NGGV /CPCIGT ++ VQ %QP IWTG VJG Detector Item Description To install Fleet Manager, refer to the Fleet Manager II $ETECTOR )2 ,INK INTERFACE )2 ,INK 53" CABLE ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 22: User Options

    Select dd/mm/yyyy or mm/dd/yyyy. Default is mm/dd/yyyy. From the Devices toolbar, click %QP IWTG &GXKEG XKC +4 .KPM. Distributor Contact Information: Contact information (phone number or email) The Device selection popup displays. Select ConneX1 and click OK. of the distributor. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Enable Force Bump: If Force Bump is enabled and the sensor is past due for a bump test, the following screen displays during the startup self-tests. BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends to bump test the SENSOR BEFORE EACH DAY S USE TO CONlRM ITS ABILITY TO RESPOND to gas by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints.

  • Page 24: Message Configuration

    LocaXion Manager (20 characters maximum). These messages are  SECONDS UP TO  DAYS used to communicate with LocaXion Manager. Enable Startup Message: When checked, a message will display on the detector  SECONDS UP TO  DAYS LCD during startup. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Mandown Configuration

    To enter the password on the detector. Complete the following procedure. Change the digit by pressing to increment the digit and to decrement the digit. Move the cursor to the next digit by pressing . Move the cursor to the previous digit by pressing ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Sensor Options

    WiFi enabled. alarms when the TWA has accumulated. For toxic sensors only. 4.2.2 Sensor Options Refer to Appendix A Regional Setpoints on page 56 for alarm setpoints. 4.2.2.2 Sensor Configuration 4.2.2.1 Alarm Settings by Profile ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 27 (first hour) are replaced by the newest values (ninth hour). worker. For toxic sensors only. This continues for the duration of the work shift until the detector is deactivated. CAUTION &OLLOW ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES AS DElNED BY YOUR EMPLOYER ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 28 180 days. 4.2.2.3 Calibration and Bump Setup CAUTION NOTE BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends that the sensor be calibrated at least once every 180 days (6 months). The calibration and bump test settings are the same between THE TWO PROlLES %CN 4GOKPFGT FC[U  A reminder for the next calibration will display a number of Bump Interval: Define how often the sensor should be calibrated.

  • Page 29: Network Information Options

    Security Key: Enter the password to access the network. SSID: Enter the name of the network. BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends to bump test the LocaXion Manager IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer running SENSOR BEFORE EACH DAY S USE TO CONlRM ITS ABILITY TO RESPOND TO LocaXion Manager.

  • Page 30: Break Mode

    To activate the Panic Alarm, press and hold for 2 seconds. This will prompt the Panic Alarm warning. Continue to hold for 3 more seconds to activate the alarm. Follow the same procedure to deactivate the alarm. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Alarms

    "ACKLIGHT ACTIVATES TWA Alarm STEL Alarm p &AST SIREN DOWNWARD TONE p &AST SIREN DOWNWARD TONE p &AST ,%$ ÝASH p &AST ,%$ ÝASH p 6IBRATOR ALARM ACTIVATES p 6IBRATOR ALARM ACTIVATES p "ACKLIGHT ACTIVATES p "ACKLIGHT ACTIVATES ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 32 RAPID SIRENS AND ALTERNATING ÝASHES !LTERNATING ,%$ ÝASHES AND VIBRATOR WITH  SECOND OF SILENCE IN BETWEEN 3ILENCE FOR  SECONDS THEN THE CYCLE SEQUENCE REACTIVATES SEVEN TIMES REPEATS p 6IBRATOR ALARM PULSES p &AST ÝASH p "ACKLIGHT ACTIVATES ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 33 -AXIMUM BEEPER VOLUME p &AST ÝASH p 6IBRATOR PULSES p "ACKLIGHT ACTIVATES An alarm stops when the gas concentration is below the low alarm setpoint. If the alarms are set to latch, press to reset the alarms. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Alarm Setpoints

    When an alarm occurs it will exit safe mode and clearing the TWA/STEL/peak exposure readings. Refer to 8.4 Review display the alarm icon and peak gas reading, The audible, visual, and vibrator Mode on page alarms activate normally. 7.2.3 #EMPQYNGFIKPI .CVEJKPI #NCTOU ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Review Mode

    The information can also be viewed/altered in Fleet Manager II. Measuring range A calibration is performed to adjust the sensitivity levels of the sensor to ensure accurate responses to gas. Low Alarm setpoint High Alarm setpoint 9.1 Calibration Using the IntelliDoX TWA alarm setpoint ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Calibration Guidelines

    Use gases approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology or equivalent. If a certified calibration is required, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. Do not use a gas cylinder past its expiration date . Read the following steps prior to initiating a calibration or a bump test.

  • Page 37: Calibration Gas Concentration

    If Cal IR Lock is enabled, the following screen displays to indicate calibration can only be performed using an IR device (IntelliDoX or IR Link Adapter). Once the detector has detected a sufficient amount of gas, the detector To cancel calibration at any time, press ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 38 Interval field in Fleet Manager II. When the following screen displays, close the valve on the gas cylinder and remove the calibration cap from the detector. The detector now enters normal operation. When calibration is complete, the following screen displays. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Bump Test

    Calibration Cap on page CAUTION BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends to bump test the sensor BEFORE EACH DAY S USE TO CONlRM ITS ABILITY TO RESPOND TO GAS BY exposing the sensor to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints.

  • Page 40: Datalogs

    Using Fleet Manager II, define the logging interval from 1 to 600 seconds. Default is 5 seconds. The total number of 8-hour days of datalogs that can be recorded, assuming 90% When calibration is complete, the following screen displays. of the day has no gas concentrations. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Event Logs

    Event logs are downloaded via Fleet Manager II and can be viewed with the program. Up to 30 event logs can be recorded. When event log memory is full, the newer event logs overwrites the oldest event logs. Refer to Appendix E Event Log Information on page 60. 13. Messaging ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Sending A Messages

    The detector returns to normal operation. 13.3 Panic Alarm Messages When Panic Alarm is activated, a message is automatically sent to LocaXion For more information on what is recorded in a datalog, refer to Appendix F Datalog Manager. Information on page ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Upgrading The Firmware

    RANGING FROM ›# TO ›# ›& TO ›&  with the IntelliDoX. A certificate is generated using Fleet Manager II. Charge the battery using BW Technologies by Honeywell charger adapters DESIGNED FOR THE #ONNE8 ONLY $O NOT USE ANY OTHER CHARGER ADAPTERS &AILURE...

  • Page 44: Optimum Battery Operation

    4HE CHARGING ADAPTER IS VOLTAGE SPECIlC TO YOUR REGION 5SE OF THE charging adapter outside your region will damage both the charger and the detector. 16.1.1 Optimum Battery Operation To ensure maximum use of the battery, perform the following: ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Sensor And Sensor Filter

    Remove the rear shell. and Contaminants. Simultaneously push on the PCB release tab while lifting the PCB up Press and hold to deactivate the detector. by the battery. Remove the four machine screws from the rear shell. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Sensor

    To replace the sensor, refer to 16.2.1 Replacing the Sensor on page To replace the sensor filter, refer to 16.2.2 Replacing the Sensor Filter on page 16.2.1 Replacing the Sensor Remove the spent sensor from the PCB. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Replacing The Sensor Filter

    New sensor should be calibrated prior to use. Calibrate the new sensor Reassemble the detector. Ensure the antenna is inserted first before immediately. Refer to 10. Calibration on page the PCB. Press the PCB down until a click is heard. 16.2.2 Replacing the Sensor Filter ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Weee Directive And Battery Directive

    Simultaneously push on the PCB release tab while lifting the PCB up 17.1 Removal and Disposal of the Rechargeable by the battery. Battery. Press and hold to deactivate the detector. Remove the four machine screws from the rear shell. ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Removal and Disposal of the Rechargeable Battery. Gently remove the PCB by sliding out and then up. Lift the battery straight up by its sides. Disconnect the female connector of the battery. Dispose of the battery in accordance with the local laws. ConneX1Operator’s Manual Appendix...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    If a problem occurs, refer to the solutions provided in this section. Refer to Table 11. Detector Operation on page Table 12. Charging Troubleshooting on page 44, and Table 13. Startup Error Screens on page 45. If the problem persists, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. Table 9. Startup Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution...
  • Page 51  #HARGING THE 2ECHARGEABLE "ATTERY 0ACK ON PAGE 33 ! NEW SENSOR HAS BEEN INSERTED #ALIBRATE THE SENSOR 'ENERAL FAULT #ONTACT "7 4ECHNOLOGIES BY (ONEYWELL 4HE ACTIVATION STARTUP SELF TEST FAILS 3ENSOR ERROR #ONTACT "7 4ECHNOLOGIES BY (ONEYWELL ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 52  #ALIBRATION ON PAGE 25 $ETECTOR IS COLDERHOTTER THAN GAS !LLOW THE DETECTOR TO ATTAIN AMBIENT $ETECTOR DOES NOT ACCURATELY MEASURE GAS TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE BEFORE USE 2EFER TO  2EPLACING THE 3ENSOR 3ENSOR ÜLTER IS BLOCKED &ILTER ON PAGE 37 ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 53 2EFER TO 2EPLACING THE 3ENSOR AND 3ENSOR -ISSING OR FAULTY SENSOR &ILTER ON PAGE 35 &EATURES AND OPTIONS ARE NOT OPERATING 6ERIFY THAT THE SETTINGS IN &LEET -ANAGER #HANGES IN &LEET -ANAGER )) AS EXPECTED )) ARE CORRECT ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 54 BATTERY IS STILL CHARGING #HARGE THE BATTERY FOR  HOURS )F THE BATTERY "ATTERY INDICATOR DOES NOT DISPLAY WHEN "ATTERY IS DEPLETED BELOW NORMAL LEVELS INDICATOR DOES NOT LIGHT AFTER CHARGING CHARGING CONTACT (ONEYWELL !NALYTICS "ATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 55 "ATTERY IS IN CRITICAL LOW BATTERY STATE OR IS COMPLETELY DEPLETED 2EPLACE THE SENSOR 2EFER TO  2EPLACING THE 3ENSOR ON PAGE 36. Self-test Failed 3ENSOR FAILED THE SELF TEST DURING STARTUP #ONTACT "7 4ECHNOLOGIES BY (ONEYWELL Auto-zero Error #ALIBRATE THE SENSOR 3ENSOR FAILED TO AUTO ZERO ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 56 $ISPLAYS WHEN CALIBRATION IS OVERDUE )F THE Force Calibration ON PAGE 25 )F THE Calibration Lock OPTION IS ENABLED AN )2 DEVICE OPTION IS ENABLED THE SENSOR MUST BE CALIBRATED TO ENTER NORMAL )2 ,INK OR )NTELLI$O8 MUST BE USED TO CALIBRATE OPERATION ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 57 AND AND PERFORM A BUMP TEST IMMEDIATELY OR PLACE THE )F THE Force Bump OPTION IS ENABLED A BUMP TEST MUST BE DETECTOR INTO THE )NTELLI$O8 2EFER TO  "UMP 4EST ON PAGE PERFORMED TO ENTER NORMAL OPERATION ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 58 3CREEN DISPLAYS WHEN THE SENSOR IS DUE FOR A BUMP TEST TODAY )F THE Force Bump OPTION IS ENABLED A BUMP TEST MUST BE PERFORMED TO ENTER NORMAL OPERATION 0RESS AND PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP IN THE START UP SEQUENCE ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 59 !N )2 $EVICE MUST BE USED TO PERFORM A CALIBRATION )2 ,INK OR )NTELLI$O8  &OR MANUAL CALIBRATION REFER TO  #ALIBRATION 5SING Calibration Lock THE )NTELLI$O8 AND )2 ,INK ON PAGE 25&OR AUTOMATED CALIBRATION REFER )2 ,OCK ENABLED SCREEN DISPLAYS TO THE )NTELLI$O8 4ECHNICAL 2EFERENCE 'UIDE ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 60 Calibration Gas Not Detected )NSUFÜCIENT AMOUNT OF GAS DETECTED %NSURE THE GAS CYLINDER IS NOT EMPY NOR EXPIRED2EPLACE IMMEDIATELY IF REQUIRED 2EPLACE THE REGULATOR 2ETRY CALIBRATION Calibration Error !N ERROR OCCURED DURING CALIBRATION #ONTACT "7 4ECHNOLOGIES BY (ONEYWELL ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 61 6ERIFY THAT THE "UMP 4HRESHOLD AND "UMP 4EST GAS CONCENTRATION IN &LEET -ANAGER )) IS CORRECT )NSUFÜCIENT AMOUNT OF GAS DETECTED 2ETRY CALIBRATION Bump Test Error !N ERROR OCCURED DURING BUMP TESTN #ONTACT "7 4ECHNOLOGIES BY (ONEYWELL ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 62 TO ˆ&  4HE DETECTOR WILL NOT CHARGE OUTSIDE THESE TEMPERATURES 4HE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED CHARGING 4HE RECOMMENDED CHARGING TEMPERATURE IS ˆ# ˆ&  TEMPERATURE 6ERIFY THAT THE UPDATE ÜLE IS VALID Firmware Update Error #ONTACT "7 4ECHNOLOGIES BY (ONEYWELL ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Sensor Filters #/..%8 33 + 3ENSOR ÜLTERS KIT OF  Gas Cylinders and Kits #/..%8 #!, #!0  #ALIBRATION CAP Chargers and Power Options #ONNE8 MULTI UNIT POWER ADAPTER #/..%8 #2!$,% + #ONNE8 MULTI UNIT CRADLE CHARGER WITH POWER SUPPLY #/..%8 #2!$,%  #ONNE8 MULTI UNIT CRADLE CHARGER CRADLE ONLY ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-1, IEC 60079-11 measuring principle: capillary-controlled concentration sensor Open Source Code: BW Technologies by Honeywell is subject to the terms and Alarm conditions: Gas alarm, fault alarm, warning alarm, critical system fault conditions of the Gnu General Public License, Version 3 (29 June 2007), available alarm http://gasmonitors.com/software/opensource...
  • Page 65 (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause ConneX1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Appendix A Regional Setpoints

     VOL 3ULFUR DIOXIDE  TO  PPM  PPM  PPM  PPM  PPM  PPM 3ULFUR DIOXIDE LOW RANGE  TO  PPM  PPM  PPM  PPM  PPM  PPM ConneX1 Operating Operator’s Manual Appendix...

  • Page 67: Appendix B Configuration Menu Structure

    Removal and Disposal of the Rechargeable Battery. Appendix B %QP IWTCVKQP /GPW 5VTWEVWTG Configuration Calibration Bump test Network Operator Calibration WiFi Zero Sensor Location User profile Operation mode Normal Stealth Safe Network Send Messages ConneX1 Operator’s Manual Appendix...

  • Page 68: Appendix C Review Mode Menu Structure

    High alarm setpoint Received Reset readings TWA setpoint Sent STEL setpoint Profile/Operation mode Next cal date Owner/WiFi status Next bump test date Device details Messages Received Sent MAC address Distributor details Date format Time format ConneX1 Operating Operator’s Manual Appendix...

  • Page 69: Appendix D Datalog Information

    Date of last successful bump test Low alarm setpoint High alarm setpoint TWA alarm setpoint TWA interval STEL alarm setpoint STEL interval Calibration interval Bump test interval User configurations Operator Name Location Name Selected Profile Peripheral sensor readings Environmental data ConneX1 Operator’s Manual Appendix...

  • Page 70: Appendix E Event Log Information

    Auto-power off (e.g. critical low battery alarm) Configuration change Battery status (e.g. low battery alarm) Calibration due ignored Bump test due ignored Low alarm acknowledge Date/Time change LocaXion Manager message received Replies to LocaXion Manager messages Location change Operator change ConneX1 Operating Operator’s Manual Appendix...
  • Page 72 D6657/0 50104992-032 © BW Technologies by Honeywell 2012. All Rights reserved.

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