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WARRANTY Spectros Instruments, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform substantially to Spectros Instruments' applicable specifications. Spectros Instruments’ liability and Buyer's remedy under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement, Spectros Instruments’...
The SF-ExplorIR™ Monitor provides accurate, real-time sulfuryl Fluoride concentration measurements. Only qualified and trained operators are, with proper use of the SF-ExplorIR™ Monitor, able to re- enter and provide final clearance of fumigated spaces.
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Purging the SF-ExplorIR™ after warm-up with previous held air inside the monitor is not the same as forcing a Bag Empty and refilling with clean air known to be free of SF.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................2 How to Use This Manual ............................2 Warning Statements ..............................2 Caution Statements ..............................2 Hazard Symbols on Monitor ............................ 2 Safety Precautions ..............................3 Explosive Atmosphere............................3 Misuse and Modifications to Monitor ........................3 Altitude Limit ...............................
Introduction How to Use This Manual This manual provides important information on how to operate the SF-ExplorIR™ Monitor. To assure operator safety and the proper use of the monitor, please read, understand, and follow the contents of this manual. If you have a working knowledge of gas monitors, you will find this manual useful as a reference tool. If you are new to the use of gas monitors, you can educate yourself about the principles of gas detection and the proper operation of this device by reading this manual thoroughly.
To clean the outside of the case, DO NOT use soap and water. USE a dry cloth Your SF-ExplorIR Safe Entry Monitor was carefully inspected at the factory before shipment, and packed so as to be highly resistant to damage while in transport. When you receive the instrument, however, please unpackit promptly and make a visual inspection to make sure that no damage has occurred during shipment.
Specifications Product Type......Portable sulfuryl fluoride (SO ) (Vikane™) (Profume™) (Zythor (Masterfume ) gas monitor Measuring Range ....0 to 100ppm sulfuryl fluoride Warm-Up Time....15 minutes (900 second clock countdown) Operating Time ....30 plus minutes before the purge-air bag needs refilling Detector Type ......
LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons at the same time. Inspection The SF-ExplorIR ™ unit has been thoroughly inspected and tested prior to shipment from the factory. Nevertheless, it is recommended that the monitor be re-checked prior to use. Inspect the outside of the enclosure to make sure there are no obvious signs of shipping damage.
Gas Detector Operation CAUTION: Operate the monitor in its horizontal position (handle facing upwards). Tilting the monitor to a vertical position while in operationi may cause inaccurate measurement to occur. Turn ON the monitor as follows: 1. Lift up the shield located in front of the handle 2.
Battery Pack Operation Read this manual and safety guide before using the Spectros Instruments’ ► Battery Pack. All batteries should be used, stored, and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Battery Identifications Power Status Indicator : The LED lights when the battery is turned on.
Battery Pack Safety Guide This battery is designed to provide a safe and transportable energy source when handled under conditions of normal and intended use. It should always be used in a manner consistent withs afety recommendations and guidelines. Important Tips: •...
When the monitor is first powered up, all front panel lights turn ON and a splash screen appears showing the monitor’s current firmware revision level. After a brief moment the Warm Up screen is display along with the front panel ON light (green) blinking. SPECTROS WARM UP VERSION 2.14 The monitor requires 900 seconds (15 minutes) to warm up (USER MAY VIEW LCD DISPLAY COUNT- DOWN FROM 900 SECONDS);...
Data Display Screen MEASURE PURGE 0ppm SF GAS 0ppm SF GAS During normal operation, the Data Display screen shows when the monitor is performing the following two functions: MEASURE indicates that the monitor is actively measuring gas. In the screen shown above, 0 ppm of gas is currently being detected.
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OFF – Audible alarm is disabled ALARM – Alarm sounds when detected gas level exceeds the ALRMLVL level as evidenced by the front panel ALARM (red) light turning ON. ALARM/FAULT – Alarm sounds when either the detected gas level exceed the ALRMLVL value, or if a system fault occurs, as evidenced by the front panel ALARM (red) light or FAULT (yellow) light turning LEAK DETECTOR –...
– None Available SECONDARY UNITS NONE PRINT PRINT 2ndUNIT Rapid advances in computing technology and PLOT availability of the new Spectros Instruments cell phone application has these features as PLOT PRINT 2ndUNIT no longer supported. PLOT Refer to OPTIONAL ClearSite Web Application.
Leak Detector Operation The monitor can be configured to operate as a Leak Detector by setting the AUDALRM function to LEAK DETECTOR. When configured as a Leak Detector, the monitor will produce a leak detector type of audible feedback. At zero ppm there will be a tic every 2 seconds with the tic rate increasing up to 20 tics/second when the ppm level reaches the ALRMLVL setting.
Working with the Gas Alarm Gas-Alarm Light If the detected gas level reaches the gas-alarm level of 5 ppm, the monitor will detect this alarm condition and turn ON the front panel ALARM light. The ALARM light will automatically turn OFF once the gas level drops below 5 ppm.
Fault Codes FAULT CODES ARE ADDITIVE. For example: A fault code of <0003> indicates that both a Box Temperature Fault <0001> and a Bench Temperature Fault <0002> have occurred. <0001> Box Temperature Fault: Enclosure temperature is outside normal range (or IR detector has failed).
Clearing the PPM Log & Faults Log Up to 200 gas measurements and 30 fault events are stored by the monitor. To clear stored data, first display the data to be cleared by selecting the PPM LOG or FAULTS function Next, press both the ENTER and Keypad Right buttons at the same time.
Second Diagnostic Screen 0.1ppm 0.01 PPM Level µMole/Liter ∗ 0.00004au 4.210v Avg. Absorption Unit Detector Voltage PPM Level – Parts Per Million Level is the current detected gas level, and is the volume concentration referenced to standard temperature and pressure. Average Absorption Unit –...
This processes is documented, analyzed and thresholds for acceptable operations established and finally adhered to. It is in this way that the SF-ExplorIR™ Fumigation Monitor is confirmed to be functionally operational at the time and place that the clearance data was collected.
This data is stored in the application on the cell phone/ smart device until transferred. The transfer is initiated by the user when the collection is done. The data is then ported to the internet and the Spectros Instruments Website www.spectrosinstruments.com •...
• The current software V. 2.14 for the SF-ExplorIR has a Calibration Check Notification in the software. Valid Calibration Period for V2.14 Software is 12 months. An internal clock counts down and logs the number of days remaining for a compliant monitor.
Part Numbers Sulfuryl Fluoride Clearance Monitor SI-ExplorIR SFSEM-MAN Users Manual SFSEM-BAT DC Battery with AC Charger Cigarette Lighter Adapter SFSEM-CIG Custom Nylon Bag with Strap SFSEM-BAG SFSEM-CASE Hard Shell Shipping Case with Foam Cut –out SFSEM-AIR Replacement Internal Fresh Air Bag Internal Hydroscopic Filter SFSEM-DISC External Particulate Filter...
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