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- Page 1 AimSafety PM Personal Single Gas Monitor User’s Manual P/N 34-2900-0206-2 Rev. A July 2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User’s Manual Table of Contents General Information ....................4 Specifications ......................5 Product Overview ....................6 Activation........................ 7 User Interface ......................8 Bump Test ......................14 Calibration ......................16 Event Log ......................19 Maintenance and Cleaning ................... 20 Disposal ........................ 21 Certificates ...................... - Page 3 User’s Manual WARNING Any unauthorized attempt to repair or modify the product, or any other cause of damage beyond the range of the intended use, including damage by fire, lightning, or other hazard, voids liability of the manufacturer. Activate this product only if sensor, visual, detection, and audible cover are clear from contaminants such as dirt and debris that could block the area where gas is to be detected.
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Page 4: General Information
User’s Manual 1. General Information The PM is a maintenance-free, disposable portable single-gas monitor that protects workers by providing exposure detection for specific gases in hazardous environments. The PM continuously monitors ambient air conditions and provides real-time gas concentrations on an easy to read LCD display. A three-tier alarm system warns the user of the presence of unsafe gas levels with audible, visual, and vibrating alarms. -
Page 5: Specifications
User’s Manual 2. Specifications 2.1. PM Specifications Model Gas Type Detecting Method Diffusion Measure type Electrochemical Cell Range 0 – 30% Vol 0 – 500 ppm 0 – 100 ppm Sensor life 2 years > 2 years > 2 years Resolution 0.1% Vol 1 ppm... -
Page 6: Product Overview
User’s Manual 3. Product Overview 3.1. Monitor Overview 3.2. Display Overview LCD display symbols Alarm condition Remaining Month(s) Low Alarm Remaining Day High Alarm Remaining Hour(s) Stabilization Success Max Peak Value Or Firmware Version Stabilization Failure Min Peak Value Fresh Air Calibration Icon Measurement Unit Lifetime less than 30 days Span Calibration Icon... -
Page 7: Activation
If sensor stabilization fails, the icon will appear on the display and no gas concentrations will be displayed. Perform a calibration (see Calibration) or contact AimSafety for more information. Page 7... -
Page 8: User Interface
User’s Manual 5. User Interface The PM has two operational modes: Measuring Mode – Standard display operation with real-time gas readings always • displayed • Basic Mode – Remaining sensor life will be displayed unless an alarm condition is detected Gas concentrations are displayed with gas specific units of measure based on the type of gas to be detect. - Page 9 User’s Manual 5.2. Menu Screens From the Measurement screen, pressing the [Function key] will step to the next screen. Note: If you do not press the [Function key] within 10 seconds, the display reverts to the main screen. Stealth Mode Press the [Function key] to advance to Stealth Mode (if enabled). Stealth is an optional setting that disables all audible, vibrating alarms and alarm LEDs.
- Page 10 User’s Manual Menu Flow Chart Measurement screen Stealth (Optional) Peaks MIN (O2 only) Peaks MAX Clear Peaks Remaining Life Alarm Set Point 1 Alarm Set Point 2 Firmware Version Calibration 5.3. Alarm and Alerts When the gas concentration exceeds the monitor’s alarm set points the alarms will activate: The display will show the Alarm icon, the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 icon, and the gas level.
- Page 11 User’s Manual Alarm and Alert indication chart Alarm Alarm Standard LCD Display Alarm and Vibration Display Exceeds 1st Low Alarm Icons & gas Alarm set point concentration Exceeds 2nd High Alarm Icons & gas Alarm set point concentration Life End-Of-Life in less than 30 Below 30 days Icon remaining...
- Page 12 User’s Manual 5.4. Default Alarm Set Points Note: Alarm levels can only be changed using the PM Link and software, or the Bump Test- Calibration Station. Gas Type Low Alarm 35 ppm 10 ppm 19.5% High Alarm 100 ppm 15 ppm 23.5% 5.5.
- Page 13 User’s Manual 5.6. Bump Test Reminder The Bump Test due reminder option can be enabled using the PM Link and software or the Bump Test-Calibration Station. The Bump Test reminder can be configured from n/a (Off) to 365 days. The default configuration is set to “Off”, no Bump Test reminder will be displayed. When enabled, the monitor will prompt the user to perform the test by displaying “btS”...
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Page 14: Bump Test
User’s Manual 6. Bump Test A bump test is used to test that the monitor is working properly. During a bump test, a known concentration of gas is applied to the sensor to verify that the sensor responds to the gas, and the alarms activate. This is the only way to effectively confirm that all characteristics of the monitor and the sensor are working correctly. - Page 15 User’s Manual Bump Test Apply Gas Gas Detected Test Passed Remove Gas Clear Alarm Flags Main Screen The unit is now ready for use. Otherwise do not use the monitor until the reason for the discrepancy for the test has been determined and corrected. If the sensor fails the bump test, an “FA”...
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Page 16: Calibration
User’s Manual 7. Calibration Calibration is the process of adjusting the sensor’s response by using a specific concentration of calibration gas. Sensors will drift for a variety of reasons, so it is important to perform a full calibration periodically to ensure that the sensors response to the target gas are accurate. - Page 17 Note: If you do not press the [Function key] within 20 seconds, the display reverts to the main screen. If calibration fails, the icon will appear on the display. If this continues, please contact the sales representative or AimSafety Technical Support. Page 17...
- Page 18 All alarms are muted for approximately 10 minutes after a successful span calibration. If the calibration fails, the icons and CAL will cycle on the display until a successful calibration is performed. Contact the sales representatives or AimSafety Technical Support if a successful calibration cannot be performed. Default Calibration gas concentrations.
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Page 19: Event Log
User’s Manual 8. Event Log Event logging occurs anytime that an alarm condition is met. Once an alarm condition is met the monitor will automatically save that event in the memory. The monitor can store up to 30 events, once more than 30 events are stored, any new events overwrite the oldest ones. -
Page 20: Maintenance And Cleaning
User’s Manual 9. Maintenance and Cleaning The PM monitor is designed to operate continuously for the life of the unit and cannot be turned off once activated. It is important to avoid the following activities as they will deplete the battery lifetime to less than 24 months. 1. -
Page 21: Disposal
User’s Manual 10. Disposal The PM is designed to be discarded 2 years after activation. To properly dispose of the instrument, follow local solid waste disposal regulations. 11. Certificates The PM meets or exceeds the following certification standards. IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 1: Explosion protected 2: Protection Concept 3: Gas Group... -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. AimSafety shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this or any other warranty, express or implied, arising out of or related to the use of said gas monitor.
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