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INNOVA Series
Instruction Manual
Part Number 71-6417
5Aug2009

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  • Page 1 INNOVA Series Instruction Manual Part Number 71-6417 5Aug2009...
  • Page 2 © 2007 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications, terms and pricing are subject to change. Not all products are available in all countries. Please consult your local sales representative for details. Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quality Instruments 27 Forge Parkway Franklin, MA 02038 1-508-520-0430 www.thermo.com/aqi...
  • Page 3 ARNING HIS INSTRUMENT IS DESIGNED TO DETECT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FLAMMABLE VAPORS OXYGEN CONTENT OR TOXIC GAS AND TO GIVE WARNING BEFORE THEY REACH HARMFUL CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL WARN OF DANGEROUS CONCENTRATIONS IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL PARTICULARLY THOSE CONCERNING START UP...
  • Page 4 SERVICE LOCATIONS For additional assistance, service is available from exclusive distributors worldwide. Contact one of the phone numbers below for product support and technical information or visit us on the web at www.thermo.com/aqi. 1-866-282-0430 Toll Free 1-508-520-0430 International WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical &...
  • Page 5 Warranty Seller warrants that the Products will operate or perform substantially in conformance with Seller's published specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship, when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel, for the period of time set forth in the product documentation, published specifications or package inserts.
  • Page 6 and handling of the Products or (vii) use of the Products in combination with equipment or software not supplied by Seller. If Seller determines that Products for which Buyer has requested warranty services are not covered by the warranty hereunder, Buyer shall pay or reimburse Seller for all costs of investigating and responding to such request at Seller's then prevailing time and materials rates.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About the Innova Series ........
  • Page 8 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Chapter 5 Calibration Preparing the Calibration Kit ....... . 33 Calibrating the Innova .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION About the Innova Series The Innova Series (shown in Figure 1-1) is a line of portable gas monitors capable of detecting from one to four gases. It continuously computes average readings for Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) and Time Weighted Average (TWA) levels.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Specifications Table 1-1 lists specifications for the Innova Series gas monitor. Table 1-1 Specifications for the Innova Series Gas Monitor Intrinsic Safety Rating Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D (Area Classification) Sampling Method...

  • Page 11: Sensor Specifications

    Introduction 71-6417...

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Optional Accessories Table 1-3 lists the optional accessories available for the Innova Series gas monitor. Part numbers for all accessories are in Appendix A, Parts List and Accessories. Table 1-3 Innova Series Optional Accessories Accessory Description NiCd battery charger Charges NiCd batteries while still in the monitor.

  • Page 13: Start Up & Operation

    Chapter & O TART PERATION Preparing for Start Up 1. To remove the battery compartment cover, place the Innova upside down, turn the large screw counterclockwise until it is loose in its socket, then pull up. 2. Install four “D” size batteries according to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 14: Starting Up The Innova

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual WARNING Operation of instrument without probe/filter assembly attached will result in pump damage and possible impaired performance. Do not operate without probe/filter assembly attached. Starting Up the Innova Perform the following steps to start up the Innova and adjust internal circuits to fresh air readings (demand zero).

  • Page 15: Normal Operation

    The sensor labels will alternate between the gas type and unit of measure. During normal operation, the Innova Series gas monitor simultaneously monitors for all target gases for your configuration of the Innova.

  • Page 16: Turninging Off The Innova

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual While in normal operation, press any button to illuminate the display screen back light. NOTE If the Comfort Alert is enabled, the Innova will beep and/or blink every 3 minutes to remind the operator that the unit is turned on and functioning.This feature can be disabled or enabled by the operator,...

  • Page 17: Performing A Bump Test On Power-Up

    Start Up & Operation CAUTION If the Innova will not be used for more than 4 weeks, remove the batteries from the instrument. Failure to remove the batteries prior to storage could result in damage to the instrument. If your Innova uses rechargeable NiCd batteries, the batteries must be fully charged before each use.
  • Page 18 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Once gas is detected a countdown is initiated. During this single beep countdown the user should visually verify the sensors are responding correctly. NOTE Bump test peak readings are recorded. Events are recorded as “BUMP TEST COMPLETE” if the Innova detected gas, and “BUMP TEST ABORTED”...

  • Page 19: Alarms

    Chapter LARMS This chapter describes Innova alarm indications, display messages, and response for the following types of alarms: • Gas Alarms • Battery Alarms • Sensor Alarms • Pump Alarms • Datalog Alarms • Temperature Alarms Gas Alarms This section describes alarm indications, display messages, and response to Low, High, STEL, and TWA gas alarms.

  • Page 20: Battery Alarms

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Responding to Gas Alarms 1. Follow the established procedure for the type of gas alarm (Low, High, STEL or TWA). If a procedure is not in place, establish one that is appropriate for your application. 2. Reset the alarm circuit. The Innova resets the circuit according to the alarm reset setting “AUTO RESET”...

  • Page 21: Sensor Alarms

    Alarms 2. You must replace the alkaline or recharge the NiCd batteries within your monitor before putting it back into operation, see Chapter 6, Maintenance, for procedures to replace or recharge your batteries. WARNING Always replace or recharge batteries in a “fresh air” environment (environment known to be free of combustible and toxic gases and of normal oxygen content).

  • Page 22: Pump Alarm

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Pump Alarm This section describes alarm indications, display messages, and response to sensor, memory, and pump failure alarms. The backlight automatically turns on during all failure alarms. Pump Alarm Indications Table 3-4 lists the indications for each type of failure alarm.

  • Page 23: Datalog Alarm

    Alarms Datalog Alarm This section describes the alarm indication, display message, and response for the datalog full alarm. A datalog full alarm occurs when the datalog becomes full and the datalog full command was accepted as “STOP ON FULL”. Datalog Alarm Indications Table 3-5 lists the indications for the datalog full alarm.
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  • Page 25: User Program

    Chapter ROGRAM This chapter includes an introduction to the Innova User Program and step- by-step procedures to run the program. About the User Program The Innova User Program allows you to view and update factory-set parameters and display several items, such as the battery voltage, datalog status, current temperature, time, and date.

  • Page 26: Display Menu

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Display Menu In the Display Menu the following may be viewed: • Battery Capacity • Peak Readings (Option to Clear) • STEL Levels (Toxic Sensors Only) • TWA Levels (Toxic Sensors Only) • Temperature • Date and Time •...

  • Page 27: Accessing Password-Protected Menus

    User Program Accessing Password-Protected Menus A password may be used to add extra security to the following menus: • Advanced Features protected by “PASSWORD” • Datalogging Menu protected by “LOGWORD” • Calibration Menu protected by “CALWORD” See Create/Edit CalWord/PassWord/LogWord for details on creating a password.

  • Page 28: Advanced Features Menu

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Advanced Features Menu The Advanced Features Menu allows you to change the following parameters of the instrument. The menu is as follows: • Edit Alarms • O2 Alarm Configuration • Alarm Latch Option • Alarm Delay Selection •...
  • Page 29 User Program LARMS This allows the user to increase or decrease the High and Low Alarms for each gas. See Chapter 1, Introduction, Table 1-2, Sensor Specifications for factory default settings. 1. Press → to enter the HC screen. The high alarm reading will flash. 2.
  • Page 30 Innova Series Operator’s Manual LARM ATCH PTION This option changes the alarm setting to either “AUTO RESET” for automatically resting the alarm or “MAUNAL RESET”, in which case an alarm must be manually reset. The factory default setting is “AUTO RESET”.
  • Page 31 User Program 2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll through the settings. Press → to accept the setting. 3. Then press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu. ACKLIGHT ELAY ELECTION The backlight delay feature sets the number of seconds the backlight is illuminated after any button is pressed.
  • Page 32 Innova Series Operator’s Manual The bump test option enables or disables the Innova to cue the user to apply gas for a bump test immediately after the Innova warm-up cycle is complete. The factory default setting is “BUMP TST DISABLED”. A bump test is sometimes necessary, to ensure the Innova is detecting gases before each use.
  • Page 33 User Program NOTE The factory default settings for a standard four gas instrument are HC 50%LEL, O2 12.0%VOL, H2S 25 PPM, and CO 50 PPM. These are the values that match Thermo GasTech’s multi-gas cylinders. To change the value(s) from the Advanced Features Menu: 1.
  • Page 34 Innova Series Operator’s Manual OMFORT LERT PTIONS The comfort alert is a friendly reminder that the instrument is on. The reminder begins 3 minutes after the last button press and will sound every 3 minutes while in the normal operating mode. The alert has four options: •...
  • Page 35 User Program NTER These options add extra security to the calibration process (CALWORD), Advanced Features Menu (PASSWORD), and Datalog Features Menu (LOGWORD). By changing the default factory setting of “***”, you automatically turn this option on, and password protect that area of the user program.

  • Page 36: Datalog Features Menu

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Datalog Features Menu The Datalog Features Menu allows you to change the following parameters of the instrument. The menu is as follows: • Adjust Date and Time • Edit Operator IDs • Edit Location IDs • Edit Instrument ID •...
  • Page 37 User Program DJUST ATE AND The date and time are adjustable by the user. The default factory settings are Pacific Standard Time. The innova uses a 24-hour format to display time. For example, 21:30:00 is 9:30 PM. To change the date and time from the Datalog Menu: 1.
  • Page 38 Innova Series Operator’s Manual 1. Press → at the appropriate screen “EDIT OPER ID”, “EDIT LOC ID”, or “INST ID”. The first ID screen will appear, you can change this screen by pressing → to accept and start editing this ID or you can press ↑...
  • Page 39 User Program VERAGES This parameter controls which averages (STEL or TWA) the Innova stores in the datalog. Available selections for each toxic sensor that is active are: • LOG ALL - Log both STEL and TWA • LOG TWA ONLY - Log TWA only •...
  • Page 40 Innova Series Operator’s Manual TATUS This is a display screen only, which indicates the number of datalog hours or days left in memory that is not currently occupied. To display the number of hours or days left, from the Datalog Features Menu: 1.

  • Page 41: Preparing The Calibration Kit

    ALIBRATION This chapter contains instructions to prepare the calibration kit and calibrate the Innova Series gas monitor. For Land Surveyor, Transformer Gas Tester, Soil and Fuel Vapor, see Appendix C for supplemental instructions. Note: Refer to Appendix C for information on calibrating and operating the Transformer Gas Tester (XT), and Soil Vapor (SV), and Fuel Vapor (FV) models.

  • Page 42: Calibrating The Innova

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Calibrating the Innova The Innova offers two calibration options, automatic and manual. • The automatic calibration (AUTO CAL) displays all active sensors on the display screen at the same time. You can calibrate all active sensors simultaneously using a multi-gas cylinder available from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
  • Page 43 Calibration 2. Press and hold ↑ and ↓ for 3 seconds. The message “FEATURES MENU” appears on the display and counts down from 3 seconds, and then displays “BEGIN CAL”. 3. Press → to accept and begin a calibration. If a CalWord has not enabled, the “AUTO CAL”...
  • Page 44 Innova Series Operator’s Manual NOTE During calibration, datalogging is disabled but calibration events are recorded in the log. 6. When calibration is complete, the display reads “AUTOCAL PASSED” and then alternates between “>ACCEPT, ABORT” and the gas readings. The gas labels alternate with ‘PASS”. Press → to accept.
  • Page 45 Calibration 2. When the multi-gas Auto Calibration is complete, a double beep prompts the user to begin the non-standard sensor calibration(s). The default gas concentration is displayed with the ADJ icon. Change the concentration if the gas cylinder does not match the concentration displayed.
  • Page 46 Innova Series Operator’s Manual 4. With the “AUTO CAL” message displayed. Press the ↓ to advance to the “MAN CAL” screen. Press → to accept “MAN CAL”. 5. The screen displays the first active sensor. Press the → to accept or press ↓...

  • Page 47: Calibration Alarms

    Calibration NOTE The “WEAK” or “FAIL” flag may appear in place of the “PASS” flag in the case of a weak or failed sensor. See the instructions in the Sensor Failed Alarms section later in this chapter for corrective action. 13.
  • Page 48 Innova Series Operator’s Manual NOTE You can enter the Innova User Program, Advanced Features Menu, and change the sensor status setting to “OFF”. All information for an “OFF” sensor is removed from the normal screen and recorded as a blank in the datalog.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance The following are daily, monthly, quarterly, and “as required” preventive maintenance suggestions to ensure the reliability of the Innova Series gas monitor. NOTE In instances where the Innova is in continual or everyday use, Thermo...
  • Page 50 Innova Series Operator’s Manual ALIBRATION For optimum efficiency of the monitor, calibrate the Innova before each use. If multiple calibrations over a period of days indicate that only a minimum of adjustments are required, the frequency of calibration can be changed to weekly or monthly, depending on how often the monitor is used, and how demanding the monitoring environment is.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting NOTE See Chapter 3, Start Up & Operation, for any of the various alarm indications that you may encounter while the Innova Series gas monitor is in normal use. The troubleshooting section on the following pages describes symptoms and probable causes and recommends action for problems you may encounter with the Innova.
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  • Page 54: Recharging Nicd Batteries

    Innova Series Operator’s Manual Recharging NiCd Batteries WARNING Recharge the batteries only in a “fresh air” environment (environment known to be free of combustible and toxic gases and of normal oxygen content). Check NiCd battery capacity by using the Display Menu, see Chapter 4, User Program.

  • Page 55: Replacing Components

    Innova Series. • Duracell MN1300 (Alkaline) • SAFT 410907-104 (NiCd) To maintain Cenelec certification of your Innova Series monitor, the hex head screw must be installed to secure the battery lid in place. 1. Turn off the Innova by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button while the Innova sounds three beeps.
  • Page 56 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Alkaline/Ni-Cad battery switch Figure 6-1 Innova Battery Compartment WARNING If applicable, follow all federal, state, or local regulations regarding the disposal of alkaline and NiCd batteries. Some toxic gas sensors require up to 15 minutes to stabilize, after you install the batteries.
  • Page 57 The O sensor contains an alkali solution. TOX2 TOX1 PUMP OXY Figure 6-2 Innova Series Sensor Locations and Connection Assignments 1. Turn off the Innova. CAUTION To avoid damage to internal circuitry, remove the batteries before opening the main housing.
  • Page 58 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Figure 6-3 Removing a Sensor from the Innova NOTE Figure 6-2 illustrate sensor assignments for the standard Innova. The sensor assignment for your Innova may be different depending on the Innova model you are using. For models that have less than four sensors, empty sensor cavities are filled with sensor plugs.
  • Page 59 Maintenance 8. Close the Innova housing and re-install batteries. CAUTION Some toxic gas sensors require up to 15 minutes to stabilize, after you install the batteries. If your Innova includes a toxic gas sensor(s), do not turn on and use the Innova during this period. If the unit is started up immediately after installing batteries, the “BIAS”...
  • Page 60 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Replacing the Internal Filter CAUTION To avoid damage to internal circuitry, remove the batteries before opening main housing. 1. Turn off the Innova, remove batteries, and then separate the halves. 2. Locate the internal filter, see Figure 6-2. It is connected to the inlet fitting by a small polyurethane tube.

  • Page 61: Parts List And Accessories

    Description 06-1255 Tubing, polyurethane, 5/16 in. OD x 3/16 in. ID 10-0491 Screw, hex head 13-0110 Shoulder strap, adjustable 20-0650 Carrying case, Innova Series instrument 20-0651 Case, confined space kit (case only) 30-0042 Pump 30-0044 Kit, rebuild pump (30-0042/30-0042-01) 33-0152-01...
  • Page 62 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Table A-1 Parts List and Accessories Part No. Description 65-2426-02 Sensor, hydrogen sulfide (H 65-2431-01 Sensor, chlorine (Cl 65-2431-02 Sensor, hydrogen cyanide (HCN) 65-2431-03 Sensor, nitrogen oxide (NO) 65-2431-07 Sensor, ammonia (NH 65-2431-08 Sensor, phosphine (PH...
  • Page 63 Appendix A Table A-1 Parts List and Accessories Part No. Description 81-0153 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH / 40% CO /10% N (17 liter) 81-0154 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH /25 PPM H S/50 PPM CO/12% O (58 liter) 81-0155 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH /50 PPM CO/12% O (103 liter) 81-0170...
  • Page 64 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Table A-1 Parts List and Accessories Part No. Description 81-0227-12 Cal kit, CH /CO/HCN 81-0227-13 Cal kit, CH /CO/NH 81-0227-14 Cal kit, CH /CO/NO 81-0227-15 Cal kit, CH /CO/NO 81-0227-16 Cal kit, CH /CO/SO 81-0227-17 Cal kit, CH...

  • Page 65: High Concentration Of Combustible Gas

    Appendix NTERFERENCE ACTORS The following factors interfere with the accurate gas measurement capability of the Innova: • Filament poisoning • Rich mixtures • Oxygen-deficient mixtures • Oxygen-enriched mixtures • Interfering gases • Response to various combustible gases Filament Poisoning Silicone vapors and chlorine and fluorine compounds, such as chlorinated hydrocarbons, can damage the HC sensor and interfere with accurate LEL readings.
  • Page 66 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Oxygen-Deficient Mixtures Samples containing less than 10% oxygen may give low LEL readings by starving the combustible gas reaction in the sensor. Such mixtures will also cause a low oxygen alarm. As a rule, 10% oxygen or more gives a full reading on any combustible gas up to the LEL.

  • Page 67: Relative Combustible Response Table

    Relative Combustible Response The Innova is normally calibrated with methane gas, but responds to a variety of hydrocarbons (refer to Table B-2). Table B-2 Relative Response of New Innova Series LEL/ppm Hydrocarbon Indicator to Various Gases and Vapors LEL RANGE PPM RANGE...
  • Page 68 Innova Series Operator’s Manual 71-6417...

  • Page 69: Supplemental Instructions

    Appendix UPPLEMENTAL NSTRUCTIONS Innova Land Surveyor (LS) The Innova LS consists of two different models (PPM/% LEL/% GAS and PPM/%LOW/%HI) that permits measurements of methane gas in three ranges of sensitivity: Table C-1 Ranges for Innova LS PPM/%LEL/%GAS PPM/%LOW/%HI 0-10,000 PPM 0-10,000 PPM 0-100% LEL 0-5.0% Gas by VOL [%LOW], equivalent to 0-100% LEL...
  • Page 70 Innova Series Operator’s Manual NOTE If the sample is very high in methane content and also very low in oxygen content, the unit may not auto-range upscale. If during sampling the % LEL [%LOW] indication rises rapidly and then decays, manually switch to the % GAS [%HI] range as described above to determine the methane content.
  • Page 71 Appendix C Land Surveyor Calibration (Auto) Calibration is as described earlier in this manual, with one exception: the % GAS [%HI] sensor is calibrated separately from the Catalytic (PPM/%LEL or PPM/%LO) sensor. Therefore a multi-step calibration process has been programmed into the Auto Calibration routine. First, the standard sensors are calibrated using a multi-gas mixture.
  • Page 72 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Pump The Land Surveyor uses a pump capable of drawing a sample from a source that is at a vacuum of up to 60” of water column. If pump replacement is required, the pump listed in the Parts List below must be specified.Parts List...

  • Page 73: Innova Transformer Gas Tester

    Appendix C Innova Transformer Gas Tester (XT) Overview The Innova Transformer Gas Tester is factory configured to monitor for total combustibles from the gas space of power transformers. If transformer faults, such as overheating, hot spots, arcing or corona occur, various combustible gases are generated.
  • Page 74 Operation Before operating the Innova Transformer Gas Tester, it is important that you read and understand the Innova Series Operator’s Manual. It is also extremely important that you are familiar with the specific transformer that you are testing and know how to safely extract a gas sample.
  • Page 75 Appendix C 6. Press the → button to restart the pump. 7. Remove the probe and attach the dilution fitting directly to the inlet fitting of the Innova. 8. Attach the probe to the dilution fitting. 9. Attach the Tedlar bag tubing to the gas sample port of the transformer. 10.
  • Page 76 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Innova Transformer Gas Tester (XT) Parts List See Parts List in Appendix A for a more complete list of Innova replacement parts and accessories common to all models. 80-0405 Dilution fitting, 50% 81-0013 Cylinder, 1% H...

  • Page 77: Soil And Fuel Vapor

    Appendix C Soil Vapor (SV) and Fuel Vapor (FV) Operation The Soil Vapor Monitor has a combustible sensor only; the Fuel Vapor Monitor has an oxygen sensor in addition to the combustible sensor. The Soil and Fuel Vapor Monitors have two operating modes, “CH4” mode and “ME” mode.
  • Page 78 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Range Mode and Operating Mode Selection After the Innova has completed its warm-up cycle, the letters “CH4” and “ME” will appear under the gas reading on the display, indicating the mode of operation. If desired, the mode may be changed by pressing the RANGE button twice.

  • Page 79: Calibrating The Innova Sv And Fv

    Appendix C Calibrating the Innova SV and FV The Innova automatic calibration (AUTO CAL) displays all active sensors on the display screen at the same time. You can calibrate all active sensors simultaneously using a gas cylinder available from Thermo Fisher Scientific. WARNING The instruments is calibrated in the methane elimination (ME) mode using the %LEL range mode.
  • Page 80 Innova Series Operator’s Manual The Innova FV and SV models must be zeroed in both ME mode and CH4 mode. If you plan to measure in the %LEL range mode, zero the instrument in %LEL mode. If you plan to measure in the PPM range mode, zero the instrument in PPM mode.
  • Page 81 Appendix C 8. Press → to accept “AUTO CAL”. The screen displays “BEGIN AUTOCAL” alternating with “APPLY GAS” counting down from 30 seconds. If no gas is detected during this period, the screen returns to “BEGIN CAL”. 9. First, the display will read “CAL IN PROCESS”. Then the screen displays “CAL TIME LEFT”...
  • Page 82 Innova Series Operator’s Manual Entering a CalWord A password may be used to add extra security to the Calibration with a “CALWORD”, see Chapter 4, User Program, Create/Edit CalWord/ PassWord/LogWord. If turned on, a code must be entered before the user may perform a calibration.

  • Page 83: Innova Soil And Fuel Vapor Monitors Specific Parts List

    Appendix C Innova Soil and Fuel Vapor Monitors Specific Parts List See Parts List in Appendix A for a more complete list of all replacement parts and accessories. 61-0123 Sensor, Combustible (LEL/PPM) 65-0613 Sensor, Oxygen (Fuel Vapor only) 80-0504 Hose, 3’ teflon-lined 81-0007 Cylinder, 40% LEL Hexane 81-0078...

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