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PortaSens III
Portable Gas Leak Detector
Home Office
Address
Analytical Technology, Inc
6 Iron Bridge Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
Phone
(610) 917-0991, (800) 959-0299
Fax
(610) 917-0992
Email
sales@analyticaltechnology.com
Model D16
with
Touch Sensitive Display
European Office
ATI (UK) Limited
Unit 1 & 2 Gatehead Business Park
Delph New Road, Delph
Saddleworth OL3 5DE
+44 (0) 1457-873-318
+44 (0) 1457-874-468
sales@atiuk.com
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- Page 1 Portable Gas Leak Detector Model D16 with Touch Sensitive Display Home Office European Office Address Analytical Technology, Inc ATI (UK) Limited 6 Iron Bridge Drive Unit 1 & 2 Gatehead Business Park Collegeville, PA 19426 Delph New Road, Delph Saddleworth OL3 5DE...
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Page 2: Product Warranty
Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 PRODUCT WARRANTY Analytical Technology, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants to the Customer that if any part(s) of the Manufacturer's equipment proves to be defective in materials or workmanship within the earlier of 18 months of the date of shipment or 12 months of the date of start-up, such defective parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Configuring the Sensor ........35 Table of Contents Calibration ............37 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........2 Factory Calibration Services ......37 Owner Calibrations ......... 38 SPECIFICATIONS ............5 Pressurized Gas Sources ........38 .......... - Page 4 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Table of Figures Figure 1. PortaSens III, front view. _________________________________________________________________ 7 Figure 2. PortaSens III, rear view. __________________________________________________________________ 8 Figure 3. PortaSens III, right side view. _____________________________________________________________ 9 Figure 4. H10 gas sensor module (ordered separately). _______________________________________________ 10 Figure 5.
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Page 5: Specifications
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 SPECIFICATIONS Gas Sensor H10 “Smart Sensor”, see list Range Sensor dependent Display Backlighted, touch-sensitive, 320x240 color graphics LCD Accuracy Sensor dependent (typically ± 5% of value, limited by cal. gas) Sensitivity 1% of sensor module minimum range Repeatability ±... -
Page 6: Package Contents
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Package Contents The following items are included. D16 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector (Figure 1) (2) D-cell, NiMH batteries Sampling wand (Figure 2) Outlet tube barbed fitting (Figure 2) Sensor Keeper (Figure 5) Flow meter (Figure 6) Storage case... -
Page 7: Reference Drawings
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Reference Drawings Figure 1. PortaSens III, front view. Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev-A Feb 2018 - 7 -... -
Page 8: Figure 2. Portasens Iii, Rear View
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Figure 2. PortaSens III, rear view. Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev-A Feb 2018 - 8 -... -
Page 9: Figure 3. Portasens Iii, Right Side View
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Figure 3. PortaSens III, right side view. Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev-A Feb 2018 - 9 -... -
Page 10: Figure 4. H10 Gas Sensor Module (Ordered Separately)
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Figure 4. H10 gas sensor module (ordered separately). 00-0981 H10 Sensor Keeper Replace Battery every Six (6) Months Figure 5. Sensor Keeper. Figure 6. Flow meter. Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev-A Feb 2018 - 10 -... -
Page 11: Introduction
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 directly by applications like Microsoft INTRODUCTION Excel®. Power is provided from a D16 PortaSens III rechargeable, NiMH D-cell battery. The battery should be removed and charged The D16 PortaSens III is a rugged, in an external charger after each use. -
Page 12: H10 Sensor
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 The D16 is supplied with a H10 Sensor separate “Sensor Keeper” which keeps sensor ready to use immediately. An The D16 measures gas alkaline C-cell battery in the keeper concentration levels using H10 “Smart must be changed every 6 months. -
Page 13: Operation
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 OPERATION The D16 features a touch-sensitive, color graphics display that is organized into pages to configure and operate the device. The primary operational information, consisting of the gas reading and alarm indicators, appears on the “Main Display”... -
Page 14: Shutdown
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 If the D16 and H10 sensor are functioning normally, the “Main Display” is visible. Verify the pump is running and drawing air into the inlet port. If a problem is detected, the pump motor remains off and a trouble alarm appears (if this is the case, see Troubles and Exceptions on page 57). -
Page 15: Gas Alarm Indicators
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 when necessary, and Blanking is used to suppress small reading fluctuations near zero, and negative readings below zero. See Alarms on page 24 for details about the operation and configuration of these settings. Table 1 Gas reading resolution. -
Page 16: Meter
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Meter The meter is presented in one of two styles to indicate the gas reading, “Normal”, and “% FS”. The “Normal” style divides it into three colored bands, based on the alarm settings. The “% FS” style indicates only the sensor full scale range, ½... -
Page 17: Date And Time
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Date and Time The local calendar date and time is presented in the upper left corner. See Date and Time on page 47. Display Background The background of the “Main Display” may be set to improve visibility (see Main Display Appearance on page 19). -
Page 18: Main Menu
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Main Menu The “Main Menu” appears by touching the “Menu” button on the “Main Display”. It is the starting point for changing settings and selecting other operating modes. D16 menu backgrounds are dark, but appear light throughout this manual to improve readability. -
Page 19: Main Display Appearance
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Main Display Appearance The “Main Display” is the primary page viewed during normal operation and has the properties described below. Background The background of the “Main Display” may be set to “Dark” for better indoor and nighttime readability, or to “Light”, to improve daylight visibility. -
Page 20: Menu Timeout
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Temperature Units The gas temperature is displayed in units of °F, but may be changed to °C. Menu Timeout The “Main Display” page is the primary display used during normal operation, and the D16 automatically returns to it when left “untouched” for a defined period of time. -
Page 21: Configuring The Display
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Configuring the Display Table 6 Configuring the display. Description Display Display Menu On the “Main Display” page, touch the “Menu” button, and then touch the “Display” button. This will present the “Display Menu” page, as shown on the right. - Page 22 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Main Display Background On the “Display Menu” page, touch the “Main Display” button, and then touch the “Back-Color” button. The “spin” edit control will appear and display the current value, as shown on the right. Touch the up or down arrow to change the setting, then touch the “Ok”...
- Page 23 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Main Display Temp Units On the “Display Menu” page, touch the “Main Display” button, and then touch the “Temp Units” button. The “spin” edit control will appear and display the current value, as shown on the right. Touch the up or down arrow to change the setting, then touch the “Ok”...
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Page 24: Alarms
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Alarms The D16 features three gas level alarms designated as Danger, Warning, and Caution, which are indicated on the “Main Display” when they become active. A gas level alarm occurs when the measured gas reading equals or exceeds an alarm’s level setting. -
Page 25: Danger Alarm
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 The following descriptions apply to the default settings. Danger Alarm Toxic gas sensors: Danger is normally a “high-high” alarm, set approximately 2-3 times higher than the Warning level, and becomes active at, or above, this level. Oxygen sensors: Alarm is normally a “low-low”... -
Page 26: Configuring Alarms
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Configuring Alarms The three gas level alarms are configured using Table 9 below. Table 9 Configuring alarms. Description Display Alarms Menu On the “Main Display” page, touch the “Menu” button, and then touch the “Alarms” button. This will present the “Alarms Menu”... -
Page 27: Data Log
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Data Log The data logger records time-stamped gas readings into “.csv” text files, which may be viewed with a simple text editor like Microsoft Notepad, and Microsoft Excel. To start recording, touch the “Log” button on the “Main Display” (see Main Display on page 14) and wait for the red indicator to appear on the button. -
Page 28: Directory Structure
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Directory Structure Logged gas readings are stored in files and are accessible over the USB data connection using a file browser like Microsoft File Explorer. The files are maintained in a calendar based directory structure to make them easy to find. -
Page 29: File Structure
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 File Structure A data log file is a collection of readings recorded in a single day. They are ordered in time, from top to bottom, and grouped into sessions. A session begins when data logging is started, and ends when it is stopped. A sensor information header always precedes the gas readings. -
Page 30: Configuring The Data Logger
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Configuring the Data Logger Table 10 Configuring the data logger. Description Display Logging Menu On the “Main Display” page, touch the “Menu” button, and then touch the “Logging” button. This will present the “Logging Menu” page, as shown on the right. -
Page 31: Pump
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Pump The D16 pump draws gas to the sensor through the inlet port. The pump is connected to a DC motor whose speed is controlled by the “duty cycle” of a PWM (pulse-width-modulated) signal. The duty cycle is proportional to the motor speed and is preset at the factory for a flowrate of 400cc/min (0.85 SCFH), and can be adjusted. -
Page 32: Configuring The Pump
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Configuring the Pump Table 11 Configuring the pump. Description Display Pump Control Page On the “Main Display” page, touch the “Menu” button, and then touch the “Pump” button. This will present the “Pump Control” page, as shown on the right. -
Page 33: Sensor
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Sensor As described in the Introduction, the D16 quickly adapts to measure different gasses by inserting an appropriate H10 gas sensor module. The module retains all of the calibration and configuration settings for the target gas, such as the chemical name, units of measure, full scale “range”, “blanking”, “averaging”, and the gas level alarm settings. -
Page 34: Range
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Range “Range” is the upper range value and determines the 100% full scale reading of the D16 (0 is always the lower range value). The setting does not limit the displayed reading , but does limit the alarm levels and blanking value (below). -
Page 35: Averaging
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Averaging The gas concentration reading is computed 5 times per second and is digitally “damped” by the D16 to suppress noise. Damping is controlled by the “Averaging” setting, a value that ranges from 1 to 100, and represents the number of seconds required to achieve approximately 95% of the final value after the sensor output changes. - Page 36 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Blanking On the “Sensor Menu” page, touch the “Blanking” button. The numeric keypad control will appear and display the current value, as shown on the right. Use the keypad to enter the new value, and then touch the “Ok”...
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Page 37: Calibration
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Calibration Sensor calibration is a two-step procedure known as “Zero” and “Span” that records gas response data in the sensor memory. The D16 reads the data and uses it to generate accurate gas readings. “Zero”... -
Page 38: Owner Calibrations
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Owner Calibrations Owners who wish to perform, or verify, the sensor’s calibration should have the appropriate, traceable gas standard(s) to use for the zero and span calibration methods below. Atmospheric air may be used for zero calibration, if it is known with certainty to be free of the target and interference gases. -
Page 39: Sensor Calibration Steps
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Sensor Calibration Steps The steps required to calibrate the sensor are detailed in Table 14 below. You may elect to perform only the zero calibration, however, if you are planning to span, you should zero the sensor first. Calibrations are recorded in the sensor’s calibration history, so make certain the date and time are correct on the “Main Display”. -
Page 40: Calibration History
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Span Calibration Navigate to the “Sensor Cal” page (above). If using a pressurized gas source (very likely for toxic gas sensors), take note of the source gas concentration. Start the flow of gas to the sensor. When the reading has stabilized at its highest value (usually less than 10 minutes), touch the “Span”... - Page 41 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 A reference span calibration is performed at the factory when the sensor is manufactured. This records the sensitivity of the sensor when new, and under ideal calibration conditions. The D16 displays all subsequent span calibration sensitivity data as a percentage of the reference span sensitivity.
- Page 42 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Table 16 Viewing the Sensor Info page. Description Display Sensor Info Page On the “Main Display” page, touch the “Menu” button, followed by the “Sensor” button, and then touch the “Info” button. This will present the “Sensor Info”...
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Page 43: H10 Sensor Response Times
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 H10 Sensor Response Times The table below lists the time required to obtain readings of 66%, and 90%, of an instantaneous exposure to various gasses. The times listed are for the sensor only, and do not include the travel time through the wand or tubing, or digital damping by the device. -
Page 44: Gas Interferences
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Gas Interferences Some sensors exhibit a minor sensitivity to non-target gases and vapors. Table 18 lists the cross-sensitivity factors of sensors to various, “interference” gases. To use the table, find the sensor type along the top, and then scan down the column for the factor corresponding to one of the interference gases listed on the left. - Page 45 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Notes on Interference Table: 1. Sensors marked with an asterisk in the oxygen column are 3 electrode sensors that require a minimum of 5% oxygen to operate properly. Hydrogen sensors require oxygen levels at least two times the maximum percent hydrogen value to be measured.
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Page 46: Response Test
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Response Test A response test is recommended before each use. Table 19 lists methods for generating gas that are appropriate for a target gas. Contact ATI for details on other methods. Table 19. Gas generation methods. Target Gas Quick Test Material and Method Oxidant Sensors (except H... -
Page 47: H10 Sensors And D12 Or F12 Transmitters
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 H10 Sensors and D12 or F12 Transmitters As a convenience, D12 and F12 gas transmitters save the sensor “Range”, “Blanking”, “Averaging”, alarm level, and type settings, and restore them when the same or a similar type sensor (same part number) is installed. -
Page 48: Sound
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Sound The D16 includes a beeper that sounds to draw your attention to the display. The beeper is enabled by default, but may be disabled by the user. Default Settings The D16 provides a method to restore settings to their default values, which includes the time and date. - Page 49 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Date MONTH/DAY/YEAR Format On the “System Menu” page, touch the “Date” button. When the “System Date” page appears, touch a button to select the corresponding date field, then touch the up and down buttons to adjust it.
- Page 50 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Auto-shutdown On the “System Menu” page, touch the “Auto Shutdown” button. The “spin” edit control will appear and display the current enable setting (“On” or “Off”), as shown on the right. Touch the up or down arrow to change the setting, then touch the “Ok”...
- Page 51 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Restore Default Settings Warning: this function will overwrite stored settings, reset the date and time, and restart the D16. On the “System Menu” page, touch the “Tools” button, and then touch the “Restore Defaults” button.
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Page 52: Timed Sampling
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Timed Sampling Description The D16 features a type of “blind sampling” method for obtaining a more consistent gas reading. The result is a single reading, displayed only after sampling and filtering a consistent volume of gas. The four steps of the method are detailed below. - Page 53 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Description Display Operation On the “Timed Sampling” page, touch the “Ok” button. This will start the method and “Sampling” will appear on the display, followed by “Measuring”, and “Done”. To Clear… To clear the reading and end the method, touch the “Ok”...
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Page 54: Configuring Timed Sampling
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Configuring Timed Sampling Table 22 Configuring Timed Sampling. Description Display Sample Time On the “Timed Sampling” page (see Table 21 above), touch the “Sample Time” button. The numeric keypad control will appear and display the current value, as shown on the right. -
Page 55: Power
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Power NiMH Battery The NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery shipped with the unit will provide 10-12 hours of continuous operation when fully charged. When depleted, as indicated on the Main Display, it should be removed and charged in an external charger. -
Page 56: Maintenance
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 MAINTENANCE Intake Filter The intake filter is a small disk located under the manifold lid (see Figure 2 on page 8). A blocked filter will slow the response of the D16, and cause the pump motor to run at a higher rate, potentially lowering the battery life between charges. -
Page 57: Troubles And Exceptions
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 TROUBLES AND EXCEPTIONS Trouble Messages The D16 CPU detects problems and presents a message on the “Trouble Display”, shown in Figure 22. Trouble messages are listed below in Table 23. If the trouble has a corrective action listed, try that first; otherwise, perform the corrective actions listed in General Corrective Actions on page 60. -
Page 58: Pump Troubles
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 User NVM1 CRC error See “General Corrective Actions” Factory NVM1 CRC error See “General Corrective Actions” See “General Corrective Actions” Micro-SD card file error See “General Corrective Actions” Micro-SD card h/w error Power failure See “General Corrective Actions”... -
Page 59: Other Troubles
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Other Troubles Use the following table to help identify and correct problems that might occur. Table 25 Other troubles. Symptom Possible Cause and Corrective Action D16 does not start Perform “General Corrective Actions”. Display not working Display problems will cause a black screen at startup, which may or may not include a description of the problem, such as “Drive not... -
Page 60: General Corrective Actions
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Symptom Possible Cause and Corrective Action Alarm slow to clear Check that the sensor “Damping” value is set below 20. If so, the sensor may have been exposed to a high concentration of target gas. -
Page 61: Exception Messages
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Exception Messages Exception messages are returned when the D16 denies requests to change settings and run services, like sensor “Zero” and “Span”. Many are not likely to occur because the cause of the exception will be reported on the “Trouble”... - Page 62 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Exception Message Comment Factory settings memory error. A non-volatile factory memory error occurred performing the action. Device error. A hardware component failed while performing the action. Message too long. Noise, low power, or an internal failure has caused an internal data communication error.
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Page 63: Spare Parts
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 SPARE PARTS Table 27 Spare parts. Item Part No. Battery, D-Cell, NiMH 29-0014 USB Cable, A to Mini B 31-0216 Front Panel Overlay 34-0581 Bypass "T" 00-1088 Quick Disconnect Fitting 44-0096 Filter Disks (pkg. of 10) 05-0038 Flexible Wand 03-0176... -
Page 64: H10 Gas Sensor Modules
PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 H10 Gas Sensor Modules The table below lists the part number, gas name, and chemical symbol of the target gas for each H10 module, and groups them by gas type. The table also lists the minimum and maximum values of each sensor’s range setting, and the highest reading resolution possible. - Page 65 PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16 Hydrogen chloride 00-1017 Hydrogen cyanide 00-1018 Hydrogen fluoride 00-1019 Hydrogen sulfide 00-1020 Hydrogen sulfide 1000 1000 00-1469 Nitrogen dioxide 00-1022 Sulfur dioxide 00-1023 HYDRIDE GASES Arsine 00-1025 Arsine 2000 1000 00-1024 Diborane 00-1027 Diborane 2000...
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