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  • Page 1 Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd User Handbook...
  • Page 2 Issue 8 10/05/17 Part Number: 48160 GMI welcomes comments on all our publications. Your comments can be of great value in helping us to improve our customer publications. Please send any comments that you have to customerservice@gmiuk.com © Copyright Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd 2008...

  • Page 3: Copyright

    COPYRIGHT COPYRIGHT This User Handbook is copyright of Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd (GMI) and the information contained within, is for use only with instruments. Reproduction, in whole or in part, SHIPSURVEYOR including utilisation in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval without written permission of GMI is prohibited.

  • Page 4: Disposal Advice

    Any right of claim relating to product liability or consequential damage to any third party against GMI is removed if the warnings are not observed. WARNING: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, remove batteries before servicing.

  • Page 5: Storage, Handling And Transit

    WARRANTY instrument has a warranty against faulty goods SHIPSURVEYOR or workmanship of 2 years. Consumable and Mechanical parts are not included in this. These are covered under GMI standard warranty conditions. For details, please contact GMI Ltd (UK).
  • Page 6 USER HANDBOOK...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS COPYRIGHT ..............i LIABILITY ...............i MODIFICATION NOTICES ..........i SOFTWARE ..............i DISPOSAL ADVICE ............ii SAFETY ................. ii AREAS OF USE ............iii STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSIT ....... iii WARRANTY ..............iii INTRODUCTION ..........1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........2-1 2.1 Instrument Models / Ranges ........ 2-1 2.2 Details of Operating Ranges........
  • Page 8 USER HANDBOOK 2.3 Operating Modes ..........2-6 Confined Space Monitor (CSM) Operation ..... 2-6 Combustible Gas Indicator (CGI) Operation ... 2-6 2.4 Alarms ..............2-7 2.5 Datalogging............2-7 2.5.1 Location (LOC) Selector ......... 2-8 2.6 Max / Min Values ..........2-8 2.7 Construction............
  • Page 9 CONTENTS 3.10 Sensor Zeroing ..........3-18 3.10.1 Instrument Will Not Zero - Zero Fault ..3-18 3.10.2 Instrument Will Not Zero - Gas Present ..3-20 3.11 Alarm Warning (CGI mode only) ...... 3-21 3.12 Warm-up Complete .......... 3-22 3.13 Alarms (CSM mode only) ......... 3-22 3.14 LEL / Vol Gas Range Selection (CGI mode only) ..
  • Page 10 USER HANDBOOK 4.2 Alarm Types ............4-4 4.2.1 LATCHING / NON-LATCHING ...... 4-4 4.2.2 MUTING / ACKNOWLEDGING ..... 4-4 4.3 Default Alarm Settings ......... 4-4 4.3.1 Default Alarms Table ........4-5 4.4 Alarm Examples ........... 4-6 4.4.1 EXAMPLE 1 (LEL HiHi ALARM)....4-6 4.4.2 EXAMPLE 2 (O LoLo ALARM) ....
  • Page 11 CONTENTS 5.2 Filter Replacement..........5-5 5.2.1 Internal Filter ..........5-5 5.2.2 Probe Handle (Accessory) - Part No. 48120 .. 5-5 CALIBRATION ............ 6-1 6.1 Calibration Validity ..........6-2 ACCESSORIES........... 7-1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ......8-1 8.1 Training ..............8-1 8.2 World Wide Web ..........8-1 TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS ....A-1 Dimensions .............
  • Page 12 USER HANDBOOK QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....B-1 CHECKLIST ............... B-2 SAFETY ..............B-2 AREAS OF USE ............B-3 OPERATION .............. B-4 Switch ON ............... B-4 Range Selection (CGI only) ........B-5 Switch Pump OFF / ON (CGI only) ......B-5 Zero All Ranges (CGI only) in Fresh Air ....B-5 Manual Datalogging ..........

  • Page 13: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The GMI - SHIPSURVEYOR instrument is a single instrument solution for all your safety monitoring and inerting applications. This extremely versatile instrument complies with international marine regulations for Confined Space Monitoring, Inerting, Pre-entry Testing, Tank Cleaning and many other marine applications.
  • Page 14 For a comprehensive list of accessories that are supplied in the carrying case and additional accessories available, refer to Chapter 7 ‘ ACCESSORIES’. The main features of the are: SHIPSURVEYOR • A gas detection instrument that is simple to operate with easy maintenance procedures. •...
  • Page 15 Rugged polypropylene case, sealed to IP54 rating and suitable for outdoor use. • Directly interfaces with GMI Auto Calibration Unit. During normal operation, the top and / or bottom line of the instrument display indicates button press options. If the option is not highlighted, a single press of the adjacent button selects that option.
  • Page 16 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 1-3 illustrates a typical CGI mode LEL display for a Shipsurveyor 1. Note: A configurable option allows the instrument to display this range type as LFL (Lower Flammable Limit). Location Selector Toggle Flammable Range (LEL to VOL)

  • Page 17: General Information

    Not all detection ranges may be included in the version of instrument selected by your company. The table below illustrates each model and corresponding gas sensor ranges included: SENSORS FITTED SHIPSURVEYOR MODELS (* IR = infrared) 0-100% LEL (IR) 0-100% VOL GAS (IR) 0-25% Oxygen...

  • Page 18: Details Of Operating Ranges

    The user can, by using the top button, change range to % Volume Gas in CGI mode only. An example of a 10% LEL gas detection reading is illustrated in Fig. 2-2 (example from Shipsurveyor 1 model). Fig. 2-2 LEL Example (CGI mode)

  • Page 19: Volume Gas, 0 - 100 % (Cgi Mode Only)

    % O2 is clearly displayed in the LCD. The displayed oxygen value has a resolution of 0.1% O2 from 0 - 20.9%, and 1% from 21 - 25%. Fig. 2-4 illustrates a typical display including Oxygen (example from Shipsurveyor 2 model). Fig. 2-4 Oxygen Example...

  • Page 20: Hydrogen Sulphide (H S), 0 - 100 Ppm

    CO2 is clearly displayed in the LCD. The displayed carbon dioxide value has a resolution of 0.1% CO2 from 0 - 5%, and 0.5% from 5 - 20%. Fig. 2-6 illustrates a typical display including Carbon Dioxide (example from Shipsurveyor 4 model). Fig. 2-6 Carbon Dioxide Example...

  • Page 21: Carbon Monoxide (Co), 0 - 1000 Ppm

    Monoxide in the sample. CO is clearly displayed in the LCD. The displayed carbon monoxide value has a resolution of 1 ppm. Fig. 2-7 illustrates a typical display including Carbon Monoxide (example from Shipsurveyor 5 model). Fig. 2-7 Carbon Monoxide Example...

  • Page 22: Operating Modes

    USER HANDBOOK 2.3 Operating Modes Confined Space Monitor (CSM) Operation In this mode the instrument operates as a safety monitor for use when entering confined spaces which may contain hazardous gas mixtures (flammable, toxic and/or asphyxiant). The instrument continually samples the ambient atmosphere to which the operator is exposed and generates alarms for low oxygen, high oxygen, high flammable gas, high toxic gas, Short Term TWA (STEL) and Long Term...

  • Page 23: Alarms

    GENERAL INFORMATION 2.4 Alarms alarms are disabled in Combustible SHIPSURVEYOR Gas Indicator (CGI) mode. When operating in Confined Space Monitor (CSM) mode, both audible and visual alarms are active, (refer to Confined Space Monitor Operation in Chapter 3). The audible alarm is rated at 85 dB(A). The visual alarm consists of two (2) pairs of red LED’s flashing...

  • Page 24: Location (Loc) Selector

    USER HANDBOOK 2.5.1 Location (LOC) Selector instrument features a ‘LOC’ location SHIPSURVEYOR selector, allowing the user to allocate datalogged readings to a location (LOC) of a vessel. Refer to Chapter 3.18 for more details. 2.6 Max / Min Values instrument records the maximum / SHIPSURVEYOR minimum gas values for each sensor, since switch-on.

  • Page 25: Filters

    SHIPSURVEYOR hydrophobic filter fitted. To remove / install integral hydrophobic filter, refer to ‘MAINTENANCE MANUAL’ (GMI Part No. 48166). Where possible an external filter (accessory) should always be used to prevent ingress of dust / water. 2.10 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The dot matrix LCD (128 x 64) shows the current gas readings in a clear, digital form.

  • Page 26: Before Use Checks

    USER HANDBOOK 2.11 Before Use Checks The following checks should be carried out before every operation: • The instrument is clean and in good condition. • The sample line and any accessories are in good condition and leak free. Make sure that the instrument displays a flow fault when the instrument inlet / sample line is blocked.

  • Page 27: Operation

    OPERATION Instrument Features front panel features two operating SHIPSURVEYOR buttons, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) illuminated in low lighting conditions, and a series of status LED’s as illustrated in Fig. 3-1, POWER ON FAULT LED (GREEN) LED (YELLOW) SHIPSURVEYOR ALARM CONDITION (4 RED) LED's and CONFIDENCE SIGNAL in CSM mode (outer 2 RED LED's) Fig.

  • Page 28: Operating Buttons

    Refer to Chapter 4.2 ‘Fault Alarms’, for details. Operating Buttons features two operating buttons, as SHIPSURVEYOR illustrated in Figure 3-2. All functions are easily accessible by a single press or a press and hold of the relevant button.

  • Page 29: Probe Handle / Quick Connect

    OPERATION Probe Handle / Quick Connect instrument is equipped to accept SHIPSURVEYOR probe types listed in Chapter 7 ‘Accessories’. Fig. 3-3 Probe Connection Operating Modes - Switch ON is a dual configuration instrument. SHIPSURVEYOR It operates as a Confined Space Monitor (CSM) or as a Combustible Gas Indicator (CGI) depending on the button used to switch it on.

  • Page 30: Language Option

    USER HANDBOOK The title screen is displayed, as illustrated in Fig. 3-4, the pump is activated and the instrument begins its warm-up routine that lasts approximately 60 seconds. During the warm-up cycle, a countdown timer appears in the top right hand corner of the display.

  • Page 31: Instrument Identification

    OPERATION Note: If choice of language is not configured, the warm- up cycle will automatically continue with the configured language. To select the required language option • Single press the Top Button , or single press Bottom Button , to highlight required language. •...

  • Page 32: Time / Date

    USER HANDBOOK Time / Date The current time and date is displayed during the warm-up cycle, as illustrated in Fig. 3-7. Fig. 3-7 Time and Date Calibration Due Date The CAL DUE period can be set from 1 to 400 days and is set to 365 days by default.
  • Page 33 OPERATION Fig. 3-8 Calibration Due Date If the Cal Due date has expired, i.e. overdue, the screen illustrated in Fig. 3-9 is displayed. Fig. 3-9 Calibration Expired After approximately five (5) seconds, the instrument warm-up continues. 3. CAL DUE DATE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED WITH USER ACKNOWLEDGE IF EXPIRED (DEFAULT) Cal Due date message is displayed, as illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 34 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 3-10 Calibration Due Date If the Cal Due date has expired, i.e. overdue, the screen illustrated in Fig. 3-11 is displayed. Fig. 3-11 Calibration Overdue The user must acknowledge that Cal Due date has expired. To accept expiry (continue): •...
  • Page 35 OPERATION Fig. 3-12 Switch OFF • P r e s s a n d h o l d t h e To p B u t t o n switch the instrument OFF. 4. CAL DUE DATE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED - USER ACKNOWLEDGE FOR EXTENDED PERIOD IF EXPIRED (OPTION) Cal Due date message is displayed, as illustrated in...
  • Page 36 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 3-14 Calibration Overdue The user must acknowledge that Cal Due date has expired. Note: The extended period can be set from 1 to 31 days. To accept extended expiry (continue): • Press YES (Top Button) to continue the warm-up cycle.
  • Page 37 OPERATION To proceed with the shut-down sequence: • P r e s s a n d h o l d t h e To p B u t t o n switch the instrument OFF. 5. CAL DUE DATE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED - USER SHUT-DOWN IF EXPIRED (OPTION) Cal Due date message is displayed as illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 38: Service Due Date

    USER HANDBOOK Service Due Date The Service due date can be set by the workshop and is set to two (2) years by default from last service date. The date can be set over a period of 1 to 36 months in 1 month steps. Note : The service due date, if enabled, will only be displayed if less than 90 days from the current date.
  • Page 39 OPERATION If the Service Due date has expired, i.e. overdue, the screen illustrated in Fig. 3-19 is displayed. Fig. 3-19 Service Expired After approximately five (5) seconds, the instrument warm-up continues. 3. SERVICE DUE DATE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED - USER ACKNOWLEDGE IF EXPIRED (OPTION) Service Due date message is displayed, as illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 40 USER HANDBOOK Fig. 3-21 Service Overdue The user must acknowledge that Service Due date has expired. To accept expiry (continue): • Press YES (Top Button) to continue the warm-up cycle. To acknowledge expiry: • Press NO (Bottom Button) to abort. T h e s c r e e n i l l u s t r a t e d i n F i g .
  • Page 41 OPERATION 4. SERVICE DUE DATE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED - USER ACKNOWLEDGE FOR EXTENDED PERIOD IF EXPIRED (OPTION) Service Due date message is displayed, as illustrated in Fig. 3-23. Fig. 3-23 Service Due Date If the Service Due date has expired, i.e. overdue, but within the ‘extended period’, the screen illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 42 USER HANDBOOK To accept extended expiry (continue): • Press YES (Top Button) to continue the warm-up cycle. Note: When the extended period option expires, the user will be forced to switch the instrument OFF. To reject the extended expiry: • Press NO (Bottom Button) The screen, illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 43 OPERATION 5. SERVICE DUE DATE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED - USER SHUT-DOWN IF EXPIRED (OPTION) Service Due date message is displayed as illustrated in Fig. 3-26. Fig. 3-26 Service Due Date If Service Due date has expired, the screen illustrated in Fig. 3-27 is displayed. Fig.

  • Page 44: Sensor Zeroing

    USER HANDBOOK 3.10 Sensor Zeroing The final feature in the instrument warm-up cycle is sensor zeroing. During this check, the screen illustrated in Fig. 3-28 is displayed. Fig. 3-28 Sensor Check Display When all sensors have been correctly zeroed, the instrument is ready for use.
  • Page 45 OPERATION To accept sensor fault and continue operation: • Press and hold YES (Top Button) continue using operational sensor(s). Note: A spanner symbol flashes in the faulty range (LEL in example), as illustrated in Fig. 3-30. alternates with Fig. 3-30 Faulty Range Display To reject sensor fault and proceed with the shut-down sequence: •...

  • Page 46: Instrument Will Not Zero - Gas Present

    USER HANDBOOK 3.10.2 Instrument Will Not Zero - Gas Present If a sensor fails to zero because of gas in the atmosphere, the gas reading flashes as illustrated in Fig. 3-31. alternates with Fig. 3-31 Gas Present During Warm-up To correct this fault, switch the instrument OFF then ON again in fresh air.

  • Page 47: Alarm Warning (Cgi Mode Only)

    OPERATION 3.11 Alarm Warning (CGI mode only) When the instrument has been switched ON in CGI mode and if configured, a ‘WARNING’ flashes in the display as illustrated in Fig. 3-32, to alert the user that alarms are disabled in this mode. alternates with Fig.

  • Page 48: Warm-Up Complete

    3.12 Warm-up Complete The instrument will now display the current gas readings for the selected mode. Fig. 3-33 illustrates the display for a Shipsurveyor 1 in CGI mode. Fig. 3-33 LEL Display 3.13 Alarms (CSM mode only) If alarms are enabled, an ‘A’ character is displayed in the top RH corner of the screen as illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 49: Lel / Vol Gas Range Selection (Cgi Mode Only)

    OPERATION 3.14 LEL / Vol Gas Range Selection (CGI mode only) When the warm-up cycle is complete, the instrument automatically selects the LEL range as default. To select Vol Gas range: • Single press ‘RANGE’ (Top Button) 3.15 Switch Pump OFF / ON (CGI mode only) When the warm-up cycle is complete, the instrument pump is automatically set to ON.

  • Page 50: Datalogging

    3.17 Datalogging can store over 1000 logged entries in SHIPSURVEYOR date order. In addition, it can store up to 300 location entries. Location (LOC) entries allows logged data to be associated with particular areas of the vessel.

  • Page 51: Cgi Mode

    3.18 Max / Min Values instrument records the maximum SHIPSURVEYOR and minimum gas values for each sensor, since switch-on. Note: Only the Oxygen (O ) sensor will display a minimum value. All other sensors will indicate zero.
  • Page 52 USER HANDBOOK • Press ‘MAX’ (Bottom Button) to display each recorded maximum gas reading since switch- on. ‘MAX’ alternates with the range name as illustrated in Fig. 3-37. alternates with Fig. 3-37 Max Displayed Values Note: The display will automatically return to live readings if no buttons are pressed within ten (10) seconds.
  • Page 53 OPERATION • Press ‘MIN’ (Bottom Button) to display the recorded minimum oxygen reading. ‘MIN’ alternates with the range name as illustrated in Fig. 3-38. alternates with Fig. 3-38 Min Displayed Values Note: The display will automatically return to live readings if no buttons are pressed within ten (10) seconds.

  • Page 54: Location (Loc) Selector

    300 Location (LOC) names are available and can be customised to meet individual user requirements. Location (LOC) names can only be customised and stored in the instrument using the Shipsurveyor Data Downloading Software (GMI Part No. 48150). 3.19.1 To select a location (LOC):...
  • Page 55 OPERATION To select next entry in ‘LOC’ list : • Press Bottom Button To quickly scroll down: • Press and hold Bottom Button To select previous entry in ‘LOC’ list: • Press Top Button To quickly scroll up: • Press and hold Top Button If a location is highlighted and the user exits the location (LOC) list, then that location will be associated with all subsequent datalogging.

  • Page 56: Acknowledge Alarms (Csm Mode Only)

    3.20 Acknowledge Alarms (CSM mode only) default alarm function means that SHIPSURVEYOR instantaneous alarms will be latching and both the audible and visual functions will operate. (Where an alarm level is exceeded, the instrument LED’s flash and the sounder pulses rapidly). Latching alarms must be cleared manually.

  • Page 57: Switch The Instrument Off

    OPERATION 3.21 Switch the instrument OFF Before switching OFF from the normal operating mode, make sure that the instrument is in fresh air in order to purge any remaining gas from the instrument. To initiate the shutdown sequence: • Press and hold the Top Button The OFF sequence countdown begins and the user must keep the buttons depressed for a further three (3) seconds to switch the instrument OFF.
  • Page 58 USER HANDBOOK 3-32...

  • Page 59: Alarms

    ALARMS Gas Alarms alarms, by default, are enabled SHIPSURVEYOR when operating in Confined Space Monitor (CSM) mode as indicated by an ‘A’ symbol in the top right corner of the display. Both audible and visual alarms are active. The audible alarm is rated up to 85 dB(A). The visual alarm consists of two (2) pairs of red LED’s in the display panel as...

  • Page 60: Flammable (Lel) Alarms

    USER HANDBOOK Alarm levels are set at the time of instrument manufacture. It is important that the user ensures that the levels are in accordance with their company’s alarm levels and with health and safety legislation. The alarm levels are user configurable. All gas ranges can have alarm limits that trigger the alarm if the measured gas reading exceeds the set level.

  • Page 61: Toxic Alarms (E.g. Co)

    ALARMS 4.1.3 TOXIC ALARMS (e.g. CO) Two (2) instantaneous alarm levels (Hi and HiHi) are configurable, each with different alarm indications, refer to Fig. 4-1. Both are rising alarms, i.e. if the detected gas concentration rises above the specific alarm level, the alarm is triggered.

  • Page 62: Alarm Types

    / visual alarms to be cancelled after the gas readings have returned to safe concentrations. Default Alarm Settings Fig. 4-2, shows the GMI default selections. Latching or non- latching options exist in all allowable alarms. If an alarm is disabled (Dis), it will not function.

  • Page 63: Default Alarms Table

    ALARMS 4.3.1 Default Alarms Table Alarm Level Latch Display Audible Visual Type (RED LED's) LEL Hi 1 beep 4 - slow per second flashing LEL HiHi HiHi Continuous Alternate pairs warble flashing HiHi HiHi Continuous Alternate pairs warble flashing 1 beep 4 - slow per second flashing...

  • Page 64: Alarm Examples

    Examples are based on Default Alarm settings as detailed in Fig. 4-2. 4.4.1 EXAMPLE 1 (LEL HiHi ALARM) Fig. 4-3, illustrates a Shipsurveyor 1 instrument following a ‘HiHi’ alarm condition. The audible alarm emits a continuous warble and the red LED’s flash in alternate pairs.

  • Page 65: Example

    4.4.2 EXAMPLE 2 (O LoLo ALARM) This example, Fig. 4-4, illustrates a Shipsurveyor 2 instrument following a ‘LoLo’ alarm condition. The audible alarm emits a continuous warble and the red LED’s flash in alternate pairs. alternates with Fig.

  • Page 66: Example 3 (Co Stel Alarm)

    Press and hold ‘ACK’ (Bottom Button) for one second. 4.4.3 EXAMPLE 3 (CO STEL ALARM) This example, Fig. 4-5, illustrates a Shipsurveyor 5 instrument following an ‘STEL’ alarm condition. The audible alarm beeps every second and all four (4) red LED’s flash slowly.

  • Page 67: Fault Alarms

    Fault Alarms instrument features a series of fault SHIPSURVEYOR alarms to alert the user that the instrument is not functioning correctly. The audible and visual indications used are both fault / type and mode (CSM or CGI) dependent.

  • Page 68: Fault Alarms - Csm Mode

    USER HANDBOOK 4.5.1 Fault Alarms - CSM Mode The following table, Fig. 4-7, illustrates the fault alarms in CSM mode. Muting options exist in selected alarms. Alarm Type Mute Display Audible Visual (CSM Mode) (LED) Continuous Yellow & LO<>BAT BATTERY Tone 4 Red BATTERY...

  • Page 69: Fault Alarms - Cgi Mode

    ALARMS 4.5.2 Fault Alarms - CGI Mode The following table, Fig. 4-8, illustrates the fault alarms in CGI mode. Muting options exist in selected alarms. Alarm Type Mute Display Audible Visual (CGI Mode) (LED) LO<>BAT Yellow BATTERY BATTERY BAT<>BAT Yellow EXHAUSTED ZERO Flashing...

  • Page 70: Zero Fault

    (yellow LED) will activate. In both modes, a spanner symbol flashes in the display adjacent to the corresponding gas type (H2S), as illustrated in Shipsurveyor 3 example, Fig. 4-9. alternates with Fig. 4-9 Zero Fault To correct the zero fault, switch the instrument OFF then ON again in fresh air.

  • Page 71: Sensor Fault

    In both modes, a warning display is followed by a display showing a spanner symbol adjacent to the faulty range, as illustrated in Shipsurveyor 3 example, Fig. 4-10. Fig. 4-10 H2S Sensor Fault The instrument should be returned for service.

  • Page 72: Flow Fault

    USER HANDBOOK 4.5.5 FLOW FAULT A flow fault will occur if the flow path is restricted. If a flow fault occurs in CSM mode, the instrument’s audible alarm will activate. The visual alarm (yellow and four red LED’s) will also activate. If a flow fault occurs in CGI mode, only the visual alarm (yellow LED) will activate and the instrument’s pump will stop running.

  • Page 73: Memory Fault (Calibration / Configuration)

    ALARMS Follow the instructions as displayed, i.e. - Check the flow path - Remove the blockage - Acknowledge the alarm To acknowledge flow fault alarm: • Press and hold ‘ACK’ (Bottom Button) for one second. 4.5.6 MEMORY FAULT (Calibration / Configuration) During warm-up, if the ‘Calibration Required’...

  • Page 74: Memory Fault (General Instrument)

    USER HANDBOOK 4.5.7 MEMORY FAULT (General Instrument) At any time during operation, if a ‘C’ character is flashing in the top RH corner of the display as illustrated in Fig. 4-13, the instrument has detected a memory fault and is unable to continue. The fault activates the audible alarm and the (yellow) fault LED is illuminated.

  • Page 75: Battery Exhausted

    ALARMS In CSM mode, the instrument audible alarm will activate. The visual alarm (yellow and four red LED’s) will also activate. In CGI mode, only the visual alarm (yellow LED) will activate. 4.5.9 BATTERY EXHAUSTED When ‘BAT’ flashes in the display, as shown in Fig. 4-15, the instrument batteries are almost exhausted.
  • Page 76 USER HANDBOOK 4-18...

  • Page 77: Operator Maintenance

    OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 5.1 Batteries contains two alkaline or rechargeable SHIPSURVEYOR batteries that provides the power required to operate the instrument. The alkaline batteries should be replaced, or the rechargeable batteries recharged in the following situations: • The ‘LO-BAT’ flag is flashing in the display. Indicates that the remaining operating time of the instrument is low.

  • Page 78: Replace Alkaline / Rechargeable Cells

    USER HANDBOOK 5.1.1 Replace Alkaline / Rechargeable Cells WARNING 1: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, remove batteries before servicing. WARNING 2: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, read, u n d e r s t a n d a n d a d h e r e t o t h e manufacturer ’s live maintenance procedures.
  • Page 79 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE The following procedure should only be carried out in a safe area: 1) Using the Hex Driver, loosen the two instrument base screws then remove the battery cover. 2) Remove battery cover.
  • Page 80 USER HANDBOOK 3) Remove the alkaline / rechargeable batteries. 4) Charge rechargeable batteries using a commercial type charger. Charging duration is dependent on charger type and condition of rechargeable batteries. 5) Check battery compartment for damage to spring contacts or corrosion on springs. 6) Insert new alkaline / fully charged rechargeable batteries, observing correct polarity indication in battery compartment base.

  • Page 81: Filter Replacement

    OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 5.2 Filter Replacement 5.2.1 Internal Filter instrument has an integral hydrophobic SHIPSURVEYOR filter fitted. To replace this filter, refer to Maintenance Manual (GMI Part No. 48166). 5.2.2 Probe Handle (Accessory) - Part No. 48120 Hydrophobic and cotton particulate filters in the probe handle minimise the danger of water and dust ingress. To replace the filter(s), proceed as follows: 1) Unscrew the probe handle assembly. COTTON PARTICULATE FILTER HYDROPHOBIC FILTER PROBE HANDLE ASSEMBLY 2) Remove the cotton particulate filter and discard.
  • Page 82 USER HANDBOOK 7) Reassemble the probe handle assembly.

  • Page 83: Calibration

    CALIBRATION The instrument has been calibrated for a particular flammable gas mixture. Where any doubt exists, the instrument should be returned to GMI or an authorised distributor for calibration. Three methods of calibration are possible: • Field Calibration. • Manual or Automatic Calibration using flexiCal Plus software CD-ROM (GMI Part No.

  • Page 84: Calibration Validity

    12 month period can be expected. This is no guarantee however, as the precise application of the product is unknown to GMI. Individual codes of practice may dictate shorter periods. Regular checking establishes a pattern of reliability and enables the calibration check period to be modified in line with operational experience.

  • Page 85: Accessories

    Instrument complete with (c/w) Hard Case & Accessories: 48021 Shipsurveyor 1 (LEL ; Vol Gas) 48022 Shipsurveyor 2 (LEL ; Vol Gas ; O 48023 Shipsurveyor 3 (LEL ; Vol Gas ; O 48024 Shipsurveyor 4 (LEL ; Vol Gas ; O ;...
  • Page 86 USER HANDBOOK Note: All Shipsurveyor instruments are supplied in a hard Carry Case c/w: Neck / Shoulder Harness; 4mm Hex Driver; Probe Handle c/w 1m (39ins.) Conductive Tubing; 15cm (6ins.) Open End Probe; Box (10) Cotton Filters x 2; User Handbook; Quick Operating Instructions; Calibration Certificate;...
  • Page 87 Data Downloading Package 99553 flexiCal Plus Calibration Software CD-ROM 48151 flexiCal Plus Calibration Package 48160 Shipsurveyor User Handbook 48164 Shipsurveyor Configuration &. Field Calibration User Handbook 48166 Shipsurveyor Maintenance Manual Note: For other sampling probes and accessories, contact GMI Ltd.
  • Page 88 USER HANDBOOK...

  • Page 89: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.1 Training Training courses are available on all GMI products. Contact GMI Marketing Department for further details: Tel: +44 (0) 141 812 3211 Fax: +44 (0) 141 812 7820 e-mail: sales@gmiuk.com 8.2 World Wide Web Visit GMI web site at...
  • Page 90 USER HANDBOOK...

  • Page 91: Typical Operating Parameters

    TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS Typical operating parameters for the SHIPSURVEYOR instrument are as follows: Range Resolution Accuracy Range 0 to 9.9% 0.1% * + 2% / + 5% of reading 10 to 100% 0 to 9.9% 0.1% + 1% / + 5% of reading 10 to 100% + 0.1% / + 5% of reading...

  • Page 92: Dimensions

    USER HANDBOOK Dimensions 180mm (7.1in.) x 95mm (3.7in.) x 100mm (3.9in.) Weight 1.35kg (3.0lb.) with two alkaline batteries Operating Temperature C to 50 C (-4 F to 122 Humidity 0 – 100% RH, non-condensing. Construction Moulded polypropylene case protected to IP54 Display Dot Matrix LCD (128 x 64) Warm-Up / Stabilization Time...

  • Page 93: Quick Operating Instructions

    QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The following multi-language instructions provide the user with a quick guide to the operation of the . . . instrument. SHIPSURVEYOR Each language and page reference is as follows: • English - pages B-2 to B-6...

  • Page 94: Checklist

    Marine Equipment Directive, is located on the MED declaration of conformity, supplied with the instrument. Any right of claim relating to product liability or consequential damage to any third party against GMI is removed if the warnings are not observed.

  • Page 95: Areas Of Use

    QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, remove batteries before servicing. WARNING: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, read, understand and adhere to the manufacturer’s live maintenance procedures. WARNING: To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, batteries must be changed only in a location known to be non-hazardous.

  • Page 96: Operation

    USER HANDBOOK OPERATION Switch ON Press and hold either, Bottom Button (CSM mode), or Top Button (CGI mode), for one second, to switch the instrument and pump ON in fresh air. The instrument now begins its 60 second warm-up cycle, during which, a countdown timer appears in the top right hand corner of the display.

  • Page 97: Range Selection (Cgi Only

    QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS On completion of the warm-up cycle, the instrument will automatically select, as default, the LEL range and display the current gas detection reading, as shown opposite. Range Selection (CGI only) To change range LEL-VOL GAS-LEL, single press the ‘RANGE’ Top Btn Switch Pump OFF / ON (CGI only) Press and hold ‘PUMP’...

  • Page 98: Enter (Loc) Location List

    USER HANDBOOK Enter (LOC) Location List Press and hold Top Button and Bottom Button simultaneously. To select next entry in LOC list, press ‘DOWN’ (Bottom Button) To scroll through next entries in LOC list, press and hold ‘DOWN’ (Bottom Button) To select previous entry in LOC list, press ‘UP’...

  • Page 99: Index

    INDEX ACCESSORIES 7-1 CAL DUE 3-6 Acknowledge Alarms CALIBRATION 6-1 (CSM mode only) 3-30 Calibration Due Date 3-6, 3-12 Acknowledging 4-4 Calibration Validity 6-2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Carbon Dioxide (CO2), 0 to 20% 2-4 Alarms 2-7 Carbon Monoxide (CO), ALARMS 4-1 0 to 1000ppm 2-5 Alarms, Acknowledge 3-30 CGI 3-3...
  • Page 100 USER HANDBOOK English B-1 Identification, Instrument 3-5 EXHAUSTED, BATTERY 4-17 IMS 6-1 INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, GENERAL FAIL, FLOW 4-14 Fault Alarms 4-9 INSTRUCTIONS, OPERATING FAULT, MEMORY 4-15, 4-16 FAULT, SENSOR 4-12, 4-13 Instrument Features 3-1 Fault, Zero 3-18 Instrument Identification 3-5 features 1-2 Instrument Models / Ranges Features, Instrument 3-1...
  • Page 101 INDEX MEMORY FAULT (Calibration / Configuration) 4-15 QUICK OPERATING MEMORY FAULT (General INSTRUCTIONS B-1 Instrument) 4-16 Models / Ranges 2-1 Modes, Operating 2-6 MODIFICATION NOTICES i Range Selection Muting 4-4 (CGI mode only) 3-23 Ranges, Operating 2-2 Rate, Flow A-2 Rechargeable Cells 5-2 Non Latching 4-4 Replace Alkaline /...
  • Page 102 USER HANDBOOK Temperature, Operating A-2 Time 3-6 Time, Response A-2 Time, Stabilization A-2 TOXIC (e.g. CO) ALARMS 4-3 Training 8-1 TRANSIT iii Typical Flow Rate Information TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS A-1 Validity, Calibration 6-2 Volume Gas, 0 to 100 % (CGI mode only) 2-3 Warm-Up / Stabilization Time Warning, Alarm 3-21 WARRANTY iii...
  • Page 104 Head Office: Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrew, PA4 9RG, Scotland, U.K. Telephone +44 (0)141 812 3211 Fax +44 (0)141 812 7820 e-mail: sales@gmiuk.com http://www.gmiuk.com Service & Sales - USA: 4055 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands, TX 77381, USA Telephone (713) 559 9290 Toll Free (888) 367 4286 Fax (281) 292 2860 e-mail: sales@detcon.com...

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