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  • Page 1 I-Test User & Operator Manual Click here I-Test for navigation Quick and simple in-field gas test instructions and calibration solution Click here fo contents list M070002 Issue 5 Aug 2015...
  • Page 2 NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS Contents The symbols in the left-hand margin of each page of the manual will enable you to carry out the following functions: Contents Click on this button to display the Contents page. Click on this button to display the previous page. Click on this button to display the next page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5 Charging ..........14 2. Operating I-Test ........15 2.1 Gas Monitor Testing Overview .
  • Page 4 3.7.3 I-Test settings ........
  • Page 5 4.1.1 Home screen ........91 4.1.2 I-Test Safe Shutdown ....... . .91 4.1.3 Control buttons .
  • Page 6 Warranty ..........123 Crowcon contacts ........125...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    & Operating I-Test maintenance manual. Unpacking I-Test Manager Remove the I-Test from the packaging. The standard accessories are under the supporting trays. Configuring I-Test The following items will be included as standard: Specification Box contents •...

  • Page 8: I-Test Overview

    Using minimal gas and managing sequencing the I-Test ensures sensors are gassed correctly every time. Suitability Operating I-Test I-Test I-Test is suitable for testing and calibrating Gas-Pro and T4 units fitted with one or more of the following Manager sensors: Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulphide, Carbon Dioxide IR or Methane Pellistor. Configuring I-Test will be functional with Gas-Pro units configured with firmware versions 1V09 &...
  • Page 9 I-Test, otherwise incorrect calibration may occur. Operating I-Test Calibration after bump fail I-Test If any sensor fails a speedy bump or smart bump, I-Test can be configured to perform a ‘calibration Manager after bump fail, immediately after the bump test failure. Configuring...
  • Page 10 Gas Inlets/Exhaust Contents I-Test is available with 2 inlet ports and 1 exhaust port. One inlet is reserved for purge gas (fresh air), and the other inlet is the test gas inlet. USB Input/Outputs I-Test offers the ability to upload its configuration settings either via USB connection to a PC or via a USB Flash Drive inserted into a connector on the side of the I-Test.

  • Page 11: Physical Set-Up/Installation Of I-Test

    Specification The recommended length of DIN rail if an I-Test is to be mounted on its own, is 140mm. If the I-Test is to be used in conjunction with a cylinder holder, the DIN rail should be 250mm Troubleshooting minimum.

  • Page 12: Inlet/Exhaust Connections

    1.2 Inlet/exhaust connections Contents I-Test has three gas ports: the test gas is connected to inlet , the purge inlet should be À Á connected to fresh air, and the gas exhaust outlet  should be connected to a suitable length of pipe that vents to outside air.

  • Page 13: Prior To Use

    1.4 Prior to use Contents 1.4.1 Inspection Before use, the I-Test should always be checked for any signs of physical damage. Press the release button , lower the module’s front flap and check the flow gasket . Also check the gas À...

  • Page 14: Charging

    X Turn the I-Test on by pressing the on/off pushbutton (see Figure 3). The charging indicator will be displayed (see below). When connected to the power adaptor I-Test will be charged even if powered off. Unpacking Figure 5: Charging indications Overview À...

  • Page 15: Operating I-Test

    2.1 Gas Monitor Testing Overview Troubleshooting Once I-Test has been configured to carry out a test or a sequence of tests, proceed as follows: X Ensure the I-Test is either fully charged and/or connected to a suitable power source (see page 14).

  • Page 16: Loading A Monitor Into An I-Test

    Manager Configuring I-Test Specification Once I-Test has been configured to carry out a test or sequence of test (e.g. bump test or Troubleshooting calibration) this will start as soon as the door is closed. Appendices Do not remove the gas monitor from I-Test until the test sequence has completely finished.

  • Page 17: Test Progress Status Indication

    2.3 Test Progress Status Indication Contents I-Test displays a set of progress indications whilst a test is being performed, an example of which can be seen in Figure Figure 7: Progress indications 13 May 2013 11:16:37 I-Test Unpacking Overview Set-up...

  • Page 18: Test Result Status Indication

    Troubleshooting Note: If a monitor is inserted into I-Test with a specific sensor due bump test (not all sensors may be due a Appendices bump test on the same date) and the attached cylinder does not contain the required gas, I-Test will display the icon and not perform a bump test on any sensors.

  • Page 19: Main Menu Status Icons

    I-Test will not allow gas testing to continue and will indicate this on the screen. 2.7 I-Test Safe Shutdown If it is required to remove power from I-Test either by removing the power lead or switching off via the on/off push button then the safe shutdown process must be followed.

  • Page 20: I-Test Manager Software

    Contents 3.1 Introduction Before I-Test can be used for the first time it must be configured using the I-Test Manager PC software supplied. This allows I-Test to be fully configured to perform bump test or calibration as per user requirements.

  • Page 21: I-Test Manager Installation & Setup

    Figure 10: AutoPlay dialogue box Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring X The I-Test Manager installation screen will be displayed as shown below: I-Test Specification Figure 11: I-Test Manager installation screen Troubleshooting Appendices Warranty Contacts Exit...
  • Page 22 I-Test Manager Configuring X I-Test Manager needs to be configured for the type of I-Test purchased, either ATEX region or I-Test UL region compatible. This is due to the calculation I-Test will undertake to convert a volume of flammable gas (%VOL) to a lower explosive limit value LEL, each region has a different Specification conversion factor.

  • Page 23: I-Test Manager Functional Overview

    During normal operation I-Test can be configured to change aspects of the gas monitor configuration, Troubleshooting this can occur as a stand alone activity or as part of a bump test or calibration. I-Test can change gas monitor sensor alarm levels, logging interval and confidence strategy as well as other aspects of Appendices configuration.

  • Page 24: I-Test Display Settings

    I-Test configurations can be created within I-Test Manager and either saved directly to a connected I-Test, saved to a local database for upload at a later time or saved to a USB Flash Stick that can then be inserted to an I-Test to upload the configuration.

  • Page 25: Language Selection

    Unpacking 3.7.1 Manage cylinders Overview Prior to configuration of I-Test and assigning a cylinder to the inlet of I-Test, the cylinder profile must first be defined. Set-up I-Test can configure a number of cylinder profiles for potential connection to a gas inlet. These profiles are detailed in Appendix A.
  • Page 26 This option should be selected if flammable sensors in all gas monitors to be Appendices tested by I-Test are to be calibrated with target gas only. For example if flammable sensors in all the monitors are CH and the cylinder...
  • Page 27 Cross Calibration: This option should be selected when all the gas monitors to be bump tested Contents or calibrated by an I-Test are not all configured with the same flammable gas sensor or if the target gas is not available for monitors containing C sensors.
  • Page 28 ‘Inlet Configuration’ see page Overview Once the cylinders have been defined in the Manage Cylinders section the I-Test can now be fully configured as detailed in the create new configuration section. Set-up Note: When calibrating O sensors I-test uses the purge inlet and calibrates on fresh air.

  • Page 29: Create A New Configuration

    Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test Specification If a T4 I-Test configuration is required then select the ‘Configure of T4’ option and this will allow a T4 Troubleshooting I-Test configuration to be created. Figure 17: T4 configuration Appendices Warranty Contacts...
  • Page 30 Once the Gas-Pro or T4 configuration has been selected, to create a new configuration file, proceed Contents as follows: X Select New Configuration from the Home page. The New configuration overview screen will then be displayed (see below). Figure 18: I-Test new configuration overview screen Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test...

  • Page 31: I-Test Settings

    Contents 3.7.3.1 Overview If I-Test is connected via USB, and Load from I-Test is clicked then this screen displays the serial number of the I-Test and the firmware version of I-Test. There are a number functions that can be configured under the I-Test Setting section: •...
  • Page 32 Click the tick box to set the I-Test screen backlight permanently on or off whilst in a menu function or set the required timeout in seconds. Progress Backlight: Set the required timeout in seconds to set the I-Test screen backlight on whilst the test progress screen is shown on the display.
  • Page 33 3.7.3.3 Banners Contents I-Test offers the ability to upload a banner to the I-Test display that can be used to identify the I-Test when in situ. It is possible to define a maximum of 6 banners and store this Banner Set to the database; this allows multiple banner sets to be created which can then be uploaded to the I-Test.
  • Page 34 3.7.3.4 Actions Contents This page is the heart of I-Test configuration and is used to define the test or the sequence of tests that I-Test will undertake in normal operation. The selection of Actions will define the test or sequence of tests that I-Test will undertake when a gas monitor is inserted and the door closed.
  • Page 35 If load from I-Test is selected this screen shows the current actions and the cylinder expiry policy for Contents the loaded configuration, the Gas-Pro and T4 action screens are shown. Figure 21: Actions screen Gas-Pro Configuration Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test...
  • Page 36 Configuring I-Test I-Test will not check calibration before undertaking a bump test and will continue to bump Specification test a gas monitor if calibration is due on a specific sensor (unless the Calibrate if Expired option is selected).
  • Page 37 Standalone Contents Calibration: This option should be selected if I-Test is to be configured to undertake only a calibration function, on the gas monitor inserted. This will be indicated in I-Test Manager by the text ‘(Stand alone)’ appearing after the Calibration option when selected.
  • Page 38 This could cause the time taken for a speedy bump to Set-up be significantly increased. If I-Test is configured to download the monitor data log file the log file will be deleted from Operating I-Test the gas monitor after download.
  • Page 39 This PIN code is entered via the front panel to gain access to the main menu, see Section 4.2 page This option is only available if I-Test Manager is directly connected to I-Test via the USB port. Figure 23: Protection screen Unpacking...

  • Page 40: Inlet Configuration

    Update Value. The entered value will be displayed in the Gases list. Lot #: This is the Lot number of the physical cylinder to be connected to I-Test. This should be read from the label on the cylinder.

  • Page 41: Field Configuration

    Specification Actual gas values, expiry date & Lot number, bump test intermittent interval & bump test deviation can only be saved directly to an I-Test via the USB connector or to the database. Troubleshooting If this configuration is to be saved to USB memory stick these values are not saved.
  • Page 42 3.7.5.1 Gas monitor Contents The screens shown below enable gas monitor functionality to be specified when configured by the I-Test. Figure 25: T4 Monitor screen Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring Figure 26: Gas-Pro Monitor screen I-Test Specification...
  • Page 43 Apply Changes On: This allows the user to determine the date from which it is required to update the configuration on the gas monitor. If a date in the future is chosen I-Test will continue to operate as normal until Unpacking that date, at that point I-Test will then update the configuration each time the gas monitor is inserted.
  • Page 44 Warranty Once I-Test has been configured to apply a monitor field configuration file, it will continue to do this to each and every monitor inserted into I-Test. If it is required to stop the Contacts configuration update it is necessary to deselect the ‘Apply Changes On’ tick box and save this configuration to I-Test.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting If a date in the future is chosen I-Test will continue to operate as normal until that date, at that point I-Test will then update the configuration each time the Appendices gas monitor is inserted.
  • Page 46 Set-up Once I-Test has been configured to apply a sensor field configuration file, it will continue to do this to each and every monitor inserted into I-Test. If it is required to stop the Operating I-Test configuration update it is necessary to deselect the ‘Apply Changes On’ tick box for each sensor and save this configuration to I-Test.

  • Page 47: I-Test Save Configuration Options

    3.8 I-Test save configuration options Contents When I-Test is initially powered it will perform a purge cycle for approximately 30 seconds, during this time I-Test Manager cannot be used to connect to I-Test and the message below will be displayed.

  • Page 48: Save To I-Test

    30). X The user can then determine which configuration items should be saved to I-Test. X If it is required to maintain some of the current settings in I-Test, this option will allow selected Unpacking configuration items to be uploaded whilst preserving other settings.
  • Page 49 X If it is also required to save this configuration to the database, click Save to Database (see page 50). Operating I-Test X If it is also required to save this configuration to a USB Memory Stick connected to the I-Test USB port, click Save to USB Memory Stick (see page 52).

  • Page 50: Save To Database

    This will save the configuration to the database and I-Test Manager will return to the Save Warranty Configuration screen. X If it is also required to save this configuration to an I-Test connected via the USB port, click Save Contacts to I-Test (see page 48).
  • Page 51 I-Test as a future reference of the configuration downloaded. It should also be noted that a user has the ability to change a limited set of I-Test configuration settings via the I-Test keypad in the field. Therefore the master copy of...

  • Page 52: Save To Usb Memory Stick

    3.7.3.3) are common to both types of I-Test. The ‘Sensor’ settings and the ‘Display’ settings for the last configuration to be saved to the USB Memory Stick will be used by both the T4 I-Test and Gas-Pro Set-up I-Test when the configuration is uploaded to the I-Test.
  • Page 53 If it is also required to save this configuration to the database, click Save to Database (see page 50). Overview If it is also required to save this configuration an I-Test connected via the USB port, click Save to I-Test (see page 48).

  • Page 54: I-Test Manager Configuration Upload Options

    3.9 I-Test Manager Configuration Upload Options Contents There are a number of options for loading predefined I-Test configurations into I-Test Manager, these are: • Upload an existing configuration from an I-Test (see page • Upload an existing configuration from the database (see page •...

  • Page 55: Upload Configuration From I-Test

    3.9.1 Upload Configuration from I-Test Contents This option enables a configuration to be uploaded from an I-Test unit connected to the PC via a USB port. The configuration can then be altered as required and saved back to the original I-Test (see...
  • Page 56 Operating I-Test I-Test Manager It should also be noted that a user has the ability to change a limited set of I-Test configuration settings via the I-Test keypad in the field. Therefore the master copy of Configuring the database configuration may not entirely match the configuration uploaded to I-Test...

  • Page 57: Upload Configuration From Database

    (see Figure 38). The dialogue box will show saved configurations for the monitor type I-Test manager is currently Contacts configured for. To see saved configurations for all monitors click the Show All tick box. From this screen the following functionality can be changed: •...
  • Page 58 (see page 47). Figure 38: Database overview screen Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager 3.9.2.1 Rename Configuring I-Test This option can be used to rename configurations already stored in the database. X Click Rename, the New Name dialogue box will be displayed (see Figure 39).

  • Page 59: Upload Configuration From Usb Memory Stick

    3.7.3.3) are common to both types of I-Test. The ‘Sensor’ settings and the ‘Display’ settings for the last configuration to be saved to the USB Memory Stick will be used by both the T4 I-Test and Gas-Pro Overview I-Test when the configuration is uploaded to the I-Test.
  • Page 60 I-Test Manager Configuring X From this screen the following functionality can be changed: I-Test • I-Test settings (see page • Field configuration (see page Specification X When all the required changes have been made, select Save Configuration to save the changes...

  • Page 61: Data Management

    3.10 Data management Contents I-Test offers a number of data management options with regard to the data collected during normal operation of I-Test. This allows full management of a fleet of gas monitors Data Management is available from the Home screen as shown in...

  • Page 62: Import Logs From Usb Memory Stick

    3.10.1 Import logs from USB memory stick Contents I-Test can be configured to allow gas monitor and I-Test activity log files to be downloaded to a USB Memory Stick, see page 106. In order to create calibration or bump test reports, I-Test action logs must be imported to I-Test Manager.

  • Page 63: View Gas Monitor Log Files

    This option provides the functionality to view gas monitor log files that have been imported from the USB Memory Stick. This may be gas monitor data log files or gas monitor event log files, dependent upon the configuration setting of the I-Test from which the log files were downloaded (see page 38).
  • Page 64 3.10.2.2 Gas Monitor Serial Numbers Contents This shows the serial numbers of all gas monitors that have had data log files imported to I-Test Manager. X To view the data log files available for a specific gas monitor click the appropriate serial number.
  • Page 65 Set-up X Enter the required Date From and To by changing each value in the field or clicking the calendar Operating I-Test button to the right of the field. The field will be highlighted yellow to indicate a reduced set of available data is being...
  • Page 66 The print option allows a report to be printed for the selected serial number. X To print a report select Print and the following screen will be shown. Figure 47: Data log print screen Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test Specification...

  • Page 67: View Gas Monitor Event Logs

    X Select View as monitor event logs to view the imported gas monitor event files. The following screen to be displayed: Figure 48: View gas monitor events logs Screen Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test Specification This screen offers the following functions...
  • Page 68 3.10.3.1 Gas Monitor Serial Numbers Contents This shows the serial numbers of all gas monitors that have had an event log file imported into I-Test Manager. X To view the event log files available for a specific gas monitor click the appropriate serial number.
  • Page 69 The print option allows a report to be printed for the selected serial number. X To print a report select Print and the following screen will be shown. Overview Figure 50: Gas monitor event log print Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test...

  • Page 70: Create Reports

    I-Test Manager 3.11.1 Create Calibration Report Configuring X Select Create calibration report to view all calibration data imported from I-Test units. I-Test When selected, this option will cause the following screen to be displayed: Specification Figure 52: Instrument Calibration Summary Screen...
  • Page 71 3.11.1.1 Gas Monitor Serial Numbers Contents This shows the serial numbers of all gas monitors that have had calibration data imported into I-Test Manager. X To view all calibrations for a specific gas monitor click the appropriate serial number. This will then...
  • Page 72 • Overall Pass/Fail Result of Calibration I-Test Manager • Monitor Serial Number • I-Test Serial Number • Monitor Type Configuring • Print date of report I-Test It is then possible to print this report to a standard network printer by selecting the print icon.
  • Page 73 Event Type • Date of calibration Unpacking • Overall Pass/Fail Result of Calibration • Time of calibration • I-Test Serial Number • Monitor Serial Number Overview • Print date of report • Monitor Type Set-up It is then possible to print this report to a standard network printer by selecting the print icon.
  • Page 74 Set-up • Next Calibration Due Date Operating I-Test Note: If the gas cylinder used for the calibration had the cross calibration option selected (see page 27) two % LEL values will be shown in the calibration report for the flammable gas sensor. The...
  • Page 75 Contents Figure 56: T4 Gas monitor calibration report Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Figure 57: Gas-Pro Gas monitor calibration report Manager Configuring I-Test Specification Troubleshooting Appendices Warranty Contacts Exit...

  • Page 76: Create Bump Test Report

    3.11.2 Create Bump Test Report Contents X Select Create bump test report to view all bump test data imported from I-Test units. When selected, this option will cause the following screen to be displayed: Figure 58: Instrument Bump Test Summary Screen...
  • Page 77 3.11.2.1 Gas Monitor Serial Numbers Contents This shows the serial numbers of all gas monitors that have bump test data imported to I-Test Manager. X To view all bump tests for a specific gas monitor click the appropriate serial number. This will then...
  • Page 78 • Date of bump test • Overall Pass/Fail Result of bump test • Time of bump test Overview • I-Test Serial Number • Monitor Serial Number • Print date of report • Monitor Type Set-up It is then possible to print this report to a standard network printer by selecting the print icon.
  • Page 79 • Event Type Unpacking • Time of bump test • Overall Pass/Fail Result of bump test • I-Test Serial Number • Monitor Serial Number Overview • Monitor Type • Print date of report It is then possible to print this report to a standard network printer by selecting the print icon.
  • Page 80 27) two % LEL values will be shown in the bump test report report for the flammable gas sensor. The Operating I-Test first value is the equivalent % LEL level of the gas used to determine a pass or fail result, the second value is the actual % LEL level of CH4 in the cylinder.

  • Page 81: Exception Reporting

    Exception reports provide the ability to review and co-ordinate data with regard to the management of a fleet of gas monitors. Once the relevant data has been collected from I-Test and imported into I-Test Manager it is possible to produce a selection of exception reports with various criteria.

  • Page 82: Exception Report Settings

    Configuring I-Test 3.12.2.1 Gas Test Reporting Specification For an instrument to appear in the exception report for the following settings the I-Test Action log files must have been downloaded from I-Test and imported into I-Test Manager. Troubleshooting Bump Test Appendices...
  • Page 83 Alarm Reporting Overview For an instrument to appear in the exception report for the following settings the I-Test Set-up Action log files, and gas monitor event log files must have been downloaded from I-Test and imported into I-Test Manager.
  • Page 84 This year: If this tick box is selected all gas monitors inserted into the I-Test within the last year and that meet the requirements of the previous settings will appear in the exception report.

  • Page 85: Create Exception Report

    Once all the required selections have been made select create exception report to create the exception report. The following screen will be displayed dependant upon settings made. Figure 65: Exception Report Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test Specification...
  • Page 86 X Select Monitor Status and the following screen will be displayed: Figure 66: Monitor Status Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test Specification Troubleshooting This will show a status summary of all gas monitors listed by serial number.
  • Page 87 This allows a reason for deletion to be inserted for future reference. X Once a reason has been entered select OK and the screen will return to the Monitor Status Operating I-Test screen and the selected serial number will now be removed.

  • Page 88: Information And Settings

    Contents When the Information and settings function is selected, the following screen will be displayed: Figure 68: Information and settings screen Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring The following functions can be selected from this screen: I-Test •...

  • Page 89: Settings

    This function enables the database settings to be changed as follows: X Select Settings from the menu. The screen shown below will be displayed. Figure 69: Settings screen Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager 3.13.3 Support When this option is selected, the following screen will be displayed: Configuring...

  • Page 90: Configuring I-Test Via Front Panel Keypad

    4. Configuring I-Test via Front Panel Keypad Contents It is possible to configure I-Test to perform the desired test actions by creating a configuration in I-Test Manager and uploading to I-Test , either directly via the USB port (see page...

  • Page 91: Home Screen

    I-Test Manager 4.1.2 I-Test Safe Shutdown If it is required to remove power from I-Test either by removing the power lead or switching off via the Configuring I-Test on/off push button, then the following process must be followed to safely power down I-Test.

  • Page 92: Control Buttons

    4.1.3 Control buttons Contents The 5 control buttons (shown below) on the I-test front panel are used for navigation and the selection of functions, and are also used to increment and decrement values in certain contexts (e.g. entering the PIN code).

  • Page 93: Accessing The I-Test Main Menu

    4.2 Accessing the I-Test Main menu Contents To access the I-Test main menu, the PIN code has to be entered as follows: X When the I-Test is turned on, the Home screen will be displayed. À X Press to enter the PIN code entry screen Á...

  • Page 94: Inlet Setup

    A cylinder profile can only created with the Manage Cylinders function in I-Test Manager (see page 25) but once uploaded to I-Test, a specific cylinder profile can be assigned to an inlet. Before a gas monitor can be tested the predefined cylinder must be configured to be assigned to the inlet and have parameters defined such as actual gas value, Lot number and expiry date.

  • Page 95: Select Cylinder Profile

    X If whilst the Cylinder profile screen is displayed the selection is to be aborted, press the key. Figure 76: Cylinder profile selection Unpacking 13 May 2013 11:30:45 13 May 2013 11:30:45 I-Test I-Test Overview  À Set-up Operating I-Test Á I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test Specification Troubleshooting Appendices Warranty Contacts Exit...

  • Page 96: Setting Cylinder Gas Concentrations

    For the selected cylinder profile the actual gas concentration of each gas defined within the cylinder must be checked against the physical cylinder to be connected to I-Test and, if necessary, adjusted. X From the Inlet Setup screen use the arrow keys to highlight the cylinder concentration icon À...

  • Page 97: Setting Cylinder Lot Number

    For the selected cylinder profile the cylinder lot number must be checked against the physical cylinder to be connected to I-Test and, if necessary, adjusted. X From the Inlet Setup screen use the arrow keys to highlight the cylinder lot number icon À...

  • Page 98: Setting Cylinder Expiry Date

    For the selected cylinder profile the cylinder expiry date must be checked against the physical cylinder to be connected to I-Test and, if necessary, adjusted. X From the Inlet Setup screen use the arrow keys to highlight the cylinder expiry date icon À...

  • Page 99: Configuring I-Test Test Sequence

    4.4 Configuring I-Test Test Sequence Contents This functionality allows the user to define the test, or the sequence of tests that I-Test will undertake in normal operation. This selection will define the test or sequence of tests I-Test will undertake when a gas monitor is inserted and the door closed.

  • Page 100: Speedy Bump

    Test Settings screen and then press again to return to main menu screen. Overview Note: Smart bump functionality is only applicable to Gas-Pro, a T4 I-Test test screen will not display the smart bump icon Set-up Figure 81: Speedy Bump screen...

  • Page 101: Smart Bump

    Test Settings screen and then press again to return to main menu screen. Operating I-Test Note: Smart bump functionality is only applicable to Gas-Pro, a T4 I-Test test screen will not display I-Test the smart bump icon Manager...

  • Page 102: Calibration

    Standalone calibration and calibration after bump test fail are available via the front panel, calibrate if expired is available via I-Test Manager. 4.4.3.1 Standalone Calibration This option should be selected if I-Test is to be configured to undertake only a calibration function, when a gas monitor inserted into I-Test. Unpacking Standalone calibration will calibrate all sensors in the gas monitor;...
  • Page 103 X A box will now appear around the icons indicating that Bump Test Fail Calibration function has Configuring been selected and this test will be performed if a gas monitor is inserted into the I-Test. I-Test To ensure a Bump Test Fail calibration is undertaken smart bump and calibration must both be selected.

  • Page 104: Gas Monitor Log File Transfer To I-Test

    4.4.4 Gas Monitor Log File Transfer to I-Test Contents As part of a test sequence I-Test can be configured to transfer the gas monitor log files to I-Test. I-Test Manager offers the functionality to select if either the gas monitor event logs or gas monitor...

  • Page 105: Selection Of I-Test Banner

    4.4.5 Selection of I-Test Banner Contents I-Test offers the ability to upload a banner to the I-Test display that can be used to identify the I-Test when in situ. It is possible to define a maximum of 6 banners and store this Banner Set to the database in I-Test Manager;...

  • Page 106: Usb Memory Stick Functionality

    109) 4.5.1 Plugging in the memory stick Overview X Ensure the I-Test power lead is connected to a suitable power source and plugged into to the power input socket À Set-up X Plug the memory stick into the correct USB socket .

  • Page 107: Upload I-Test Configuration From Usb Memory Stick To I-Test

    4.5.2 Upload I-Test configuration from USB Memory Stick to I-Test Contents This option will upload an I-Test configuration previously created in I-Test Manager and saved to a USB Memory Stick (see page X With the memory stick correctly plugged in (see...

  • Page 108: Download I-Test Activity Log From I-Test To Usb Memory Stick

    Contents This option will download the I-Test activity log files from I-Test to a USB Memory stick. I-Test action log files contain data to allow data management of the fleet of gas monitors as shown page X With the memory stick correctly plugged in (see...

  • Page 109: Download Gas Monitor Logs From I-Test To Usb Memory Stick

    This option will download gas monitor log files from I-Test to a USB Memory stick. I-Test Manager offers the functionality to select if either the gas monitor event logs or gas monitor data logs are transferred to the I-Test, or both (see page 38).

  • Page 110: I-Test Specification

    2024 grams Input Supply 9-12V @3A I-Test Backup Battery I-Test battery backup capable of typically 200 speedy bump test with 15 second interval between tests. Unpacking Typically 5 hours in standby with no bump test. I-Test backup battery life approximately 500 cycles...

  • Page 111: Service And Maintenance

    6. Service and maintenance Contents There are no user serviceable items within I-Test with the exception of the flow gasket on the module door. If the device develops a fault it should not be opened or a repair attempted and the unit should be returned to Crowcon.

  • Page 112: Accessories

    Note: This tubing is suitable for gas inlet and exhaust Set-up AC0616 3m reactive gas tubing (Tygothane® 4.8mm ID including tube insert) Note: This tubing is suitable for gas inlet and exhaust Operating I-Test AC0201 1M Standard tubing (includes tube insert) I-Test Note: This tubing is suitable for exhaust...

  • Page 113: Standard Target Gas Cylinders

    These cylinders can be used when the monitor flammable sensor is to bump tested or calibrated with target gas. That is the flammable sensor is configured to detect the same gas type as the gas type in the cylinder to be attached to I-Test. Part Number...

  • Page 114: Cross Calibration Cylinders

    9. Cross Calibration Cylinders Contents If I-Test is to bump test or calibrate flammable sensors with non target gas, only methane gas can be used for this purpose. Only the following cylinder concentrations must be used to ensure the instruments are correctly tested.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting Contents Symptom Cause Action No action is undertaken The I-Test display is not showing Navigate to the home screen, when the monitor the home screen and is in a remove the monitor, re-insert to is inserted and no functional menu.
  • Page 116 (see Section 3.7.4 page 40 Section 4.3 page 94) when the cylinder is replaced as otherwise I-Test will continue show this error message. Unpacking Gas cylinder expiry date has Replace the gas cylinder and Error icon been exceeded. reconfigure the cylinder Lot number Overview displayed.

  • Page 117: Appendix A: Allowable Cylinder Profiles

    S (Hydrogen Sulphide), O (Oxygen), Set-up (Propane), CO (Carbon Monoxide), O (Oxygen), (Pentane), H S (Hydrogen Sulphide), O (Oxygen), Operating I-Test (Pentane), CO (Carbon Monoxide), O (Oxygen), I-Test Quad Gas Manager (Methane), H S (Hydrogen Sulphide), CO (Carbon Monoxide), O...

  • Page 118: Appendix B: Graph Function Explained

    Appendix B: Graph Function Explained Contents Figure 91: Datalogging screen details Unpacking Overview Set-up Operating I-Test I-Test Manager Configuring I-Test Specification Troubleshooting A: The serial number of the instrument whose date we are viewing. Appendices B: The date and time that the data we are viewing was retrieved.
  • Page 119 Q: Export all data on the chart to a csv file. Set-up R: The % axis. Operating I-Test S: The position of the mouse. T: A scrollbar that appears when zooming in. This may be dragged to scroll through the datapoints.

  • Page 120: Appendix C: I-Test Icons

    Appendix C: I-Test Icons Contents Icons I-Test has a number of icons these are summarised below. Menu Icons - Banner selection menu Unpacking USB Flash Stick Menu Overview - Home Menu Set-up - Test Stages Menu - Inlet setup Menu...
  • Page 121 - Battery Charged Warranty - Battery fault. Contacts Safe Shutdown Icons - I-Test safe to switched off power down (flashing tick indicates time out for safe shutdown about to expire) Exit - I-Test should not be switched off or have power removed...
  • Page 122 - Cylinder expiry date has been exceeded Manager Configuring - A monitor with sensors/gases not supported by I-Test has been inserted. I-Test - I-Test gas monitor pod LED flashing red- Monitor has not been inserted correctly. Specification Troubleshooting Appendices Warranty...

  • Page 123: Warranty

    Reason for return. Configuring I-Test I-Test will not be accepted for warranty without a Crowcon Returns Number (CRN). It is essential that the address label is securely attached to the outer packaging of the returned goods. Specification The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the instrument is found to have been altered, modified,...
  • Page 124 This guarantee shall not affect a customer’s statutory rights. Crowcon reserves the right to apply a handling and carriage charge whereby units returned as faulty, are found to require only normal calibration or servicing, which the customer then declines to proceed with.

  • Page 125: Crowcon Contacts

    Specification Fax: +65 6745 0467 Email: sales@crowcon.com.sg Troubleshooting Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd (Beijing), Unit 316, Area 1, Tower B, Chuangxin Building, Appendices 12 Hongda North Road, Beijing Economic & Technological Development Area, Beijing, China 100176 Tel: +86 10 6787 0335...

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