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3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
64171, Rev. 10
WARNING: ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
USING, MAINTAINING, OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THIS
ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT
PROPERLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
64171, Rev. 10/May 2019

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  • Page 1 3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 64171, Rev. 10 WARNING: ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING, MAINTAINING, OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT PROPERLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 2 Reformatted and revised entire manual. Copyright © 3M™ GMI™, May 2019 The information contained within is for use only with the 3M™ GMI™ PS200 Portable Gas Moni- tor. Reproduction, in whole or in part, including utilization in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval without written permission of 3M™...
  • Page 3 GMI™ PS200 Portable Gas Monitor (or “the monitor”). LIABILITY Every care has been taken in the preparation of this O&M manual, but 3M™ and GMI™ do not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions and their consequences. Information in this O&M manual is subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Sect. # Section Title Page # ABOUT THIS GUIDE ..........................1-1 1.1. Guide Conventions ........................... 1-1 1.2. Certifications and Approvals......................1-2 1.3. General Safety Information......................1-4 1.4. Additional Safety Details - CSA ONLY ..................
  • Page 6 3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Sect. # Section Title Page # 6.4. Quick/Full Bump Test ........................6-3 6.5. Confirm Alarms ..........................6-4 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES ..................... 7-1 7.1. General..............................7-1 7.2. Recharge Monitor Using the Charging/Comms Clip ............7-1 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE ......................8-1...
  • Page 7 3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF FIGURES Fig. # Figure Title Page # PS200 Portable Gas Detector ......................2-1 Display Example (4-Gas) .......................2-2 Display Examples ..........................2-2 OK Display Example (4-Gas) ......................2-2 Function Buttons ..........................3-1 Quick Configuration Display ......................3-2...
  • Page 8 3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR LIST OF FIGURES Fig. # Figure Title Page # 5-12 Calibration Required........................5-5 BUMP TEST Confirmation Screen ....................6-1 Apply Gas Screen (4-Gas Model) ....................6-2 Regulator Valve Choice .........................6-2 Bump Test Kit............................6-3 Confirm Alarms ..........................6-4 Bump Test Pass ..........................6-4...
  • Page 9 3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR LIST OF TABLES LIST OF TABLES Table # Table Title Page # Certifications and Approvals......................1-2 10-1 Supplied Accessories........................10-1 10-2 Optional Accessories ........................10-1 10-3 Charging Accessories........................10-1 10-4 Manual Bump & Field Calibration Kit ..................10-1 10-5 Automatic Bump &...
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  • Page 11: About This Guide

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide instructs gas detection personnel on the features and usage of the PS200 Portable Gas Monitor (or “the monitor”), including information on operation, configuration, maintenance, specifi- cations and troubleshooting.

  • Page 12: Certifications And Approvals

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1.2. Certifications and Approvals The monitor has the following approvals available: Table 1-1: Certifications and Approvals Mark II 2G Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb (Ta = -20ºC to +50ºC) ATEX IECEx Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb (Ta = -20ºC to +50ºC) or...
  • Page 13 3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ABOUT THIS GUIDE Table 1-1: Certifications and Approvals Mark TP TC 012/2011 TP TC 020/2 1.2.1. LABEL Always refer to the rear label for the actual certification of your monitor (see Figure 1-1: Identification...

  • Page 14: General Safety Information

    INSTRUCTIONS MAY ALSO RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 3M™ GMI™ can take no responsibility for use of its equipment if it is not used in accordance with these instructions. If further operational or maintenance details are required but not provided in this guide, contact 3M™...
  • Page 15 3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ABOUT THIS GUIDE ATTENTION: TOUT LECTURE DÈPASSANT RAPIDEMENT LE MAXIMUM DE L’ÊCHELLE ET SUIVIE PAR UNE DIMINUTION OU UNE LECTURE ERRONÉE, INDIQUE UNE CONCETRATION DE GAZ SUPÉRIEURE À LA VALEUR MAXIMALE DE CETTE ÉCHELLE. CETTE LECTURE N’EST PASSIGNIFICATIVE.
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  • Page 17: Introduction

    2. INTRODUCTION 2.1. General Description 3M GMI PS200 Portable Gas Monitor series combines quality, ruggedness and advanced technol- ogy in a user friendly, portable gas detector. It is compact, lightweight, water resistant, extremely robust, and is suitably certified to recognized International Standards.

  • Page 18: Display Example (4-Gas)

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR INTRODUCTION All gases being monitored are displayed. A 4-gas monitor display is illustrated in Figure 2-2: Display Example (4-Gas) Figure 2-2: Display Example (4-Gas) NOTE: Character size increases if fewer sensors are configured, as illustrated in...

  • Page 19: Features

    2.3.1. Accessing Logged Data Download data from the monitor to a PC/Laptop using the standard charging/comms cable and additional software. Contact the 3M GMI Sales Department for further details. 2.4. Filters Filters protect the monitor from water and dust ingress. Check filters regularly and replace as neces- sary (refer to Section 8.2.
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  • Page 21: Operation

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3. OPERATION Figure 3-1: Function Buttons 3.1. Operating Procedure CAUTION: The monitor can be supplied with a flammable gas sensor. This sensor is designed for use in concentrations of gas not exceeding the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).

  • Page 22: Quick Configuration Display

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Additional: • Perform regular leak checks on pumped instruments by placing your thumb over the sample inlet nozzle and ensuring the monitor displays FLOW FAULT. • Perform regular bump tests. 3.2. Quick Configuration Display...

  • Page 23: Flash Screen

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-3: Flash Screen 3.3.1. MONITOR IDENTIFICATION During warm-up, the LCD identifies the serial number, software version, battery status, and calibra- tion gas information, as illustrated in Figure 3-4: Monitor Identification Display Figure 3-4: Monitor Identification Display 3.3.2.

  • Page 24: Date And Time

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-6: Date and Time 3.3.4. BUMP DUE DATE (OPTION) This configurable option is disabled by default but can be configured to: • indicate briefly that bump test is due, as illustrated in Figure 3-7: Bump Due Date •...

  • Page 25: Calibration Due Date

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.3.5. CALIBRATION DUE DATE The calibration due date feature (shown in ) is configurable, including Figure 3-9: Calibration Due Date the factory-set option to display the number of days remaining until the next calibration is due.

  • Page 26: Cal Gas Selection

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-11: Cal Gas Selection When this option is displayed (see ), the original gas used to calibrate the Figure 3-11: Cal Gas Selection monitor is identified between two arrowheads. NOTE: The calibration certificate also identifies the calibration gas type used.

  • Page 27: Switch The Display Backlight On/Off

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-13: 4-Gas Normal Operating Display 3.4. Switch the Display Backlight On/Off The display backlight can be manually switched ON when working in poor lighting conditions. Press the R button once to switch ON. After 20 seconds it will automatically switch OFF.

  • Page 28: Manual Datalog

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 6. MAX/MIN readings can be reset by pressing and holding the R button for 2 seconds when either of the MAX/MIN screens are displayed. After resetting, the monitor will return to the normal operating screen.

  • Page 29: Self Test

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-16: Sample Line Connection 3.8.1. PUMP OPERATION Press and hold the R button to start or stop the pump. When the pump is running, a pump symbol (as highlighted in ) rotates in Figure 3-17: Pump Symbol the display.

  • Page 30: Switch The Monitor Off

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-18: Self Test The current username, if configured, will appear at the top of the display. 3.10. Switch the monitor OFF Press and hold both the L and R buttons to switch the monitor OFF.

  • Page 31: Alarms

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ALARMS 4. ALARMS 4.1. Gas Alarms When an alarm set-point has been reached, the audible, visual, and vibrating alarms will activate to alert the users. All gas alarms are configurable to meet the specific needs of users and only operate once the monitor warm-up is complete.

  • Page 32: Acknowledge Gas Alarms

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ALARMS Figure 4-2: LEL HIHI Alarm 4.2. Acknowledge Gas Alarms After the gas readings have returned to a safe level, press and hold the R button to clear all alarms. 4.3. Mute Alarms If configured, muting the alarm will silence the audible alarm for 60 seconds, as follows: •...

  • Page 33: Get Out/High Gas Timer

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ALARMS Figure 4-3: Over Range Alarm 4.4.1. 10 SECOND SWITCH OFF The monitor must be returned to clean air. NOTE: To avoid accidental switch-off in this dangerous state, the off cycle is increased to 10 seconds.
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  • Page 35: Warnings & Faults

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR WARNINGS & FAULTS 5. WARNINGS & FAULTS 5.1. Low Battery LOW BATTERY flashes when approximately 30 minutes of run time remains, as shown in Figure 5-1: . The display turns red, the audible alarm sounds once every two seconds, and LOW BATTERY Warning the red LED’s flash.

  • Page 36: Lel Zero Fail

    Figure 5-4: LEL ZERO FAULT Return the monitor to clean air and switch it OFF then ON. If the ZERO FAULT persists, return the monitor to a 3M GMI approved service/repair facility. NOTE: The monitor can still detect and alarm on all other sensors.

  • Page 37: Sensor Faults

    S, as illustrated in , allow Figure 5-7: CO/H S SENSOR FAULT the monitor to run in clean air for 20 minutes. If the fault persists, return the monitor to a 3M GMI approved service/repair facility. Figure 5-7: CO/H S SENSOR FAULT 5.5.

  • Page 38: Memory Fault

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR WARNINGS & FAULTS Figure 5-8: FLOW FAULT 5.6. Memory Fault During warm-up, if the ‘MEMORY FAULT’ screen is displayed, as illustrated in Figure 5-9: Memory , the monitor has detected a memory fault. Fault Figure 5-9: Memory Fault The monitor must be returned for service.

  • Page 39: Cal Expired

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR WARNINGS & FAULTS Alternately, press the R button once to acknowledge the warning, cancel the audible/visual alarm and continue. Every 30 seconds, a CAL EXPIRED warning, will flash as shown in Figure 5-11: CAL...
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  • Page 41: Manual Bump Test Options

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS 6. MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS 6.1. Bump Testing A bump test verifies sensor response and alarm operation by exposing the monitor to a known con- centration of gas. The monitor has 2 manual bump test options: •...

  • Page 42: Apply Gas Screen (4-Gas Model)

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS Figure 6-2: Apply Gas Screen (4-Gas Model) 6.2.1. PUMPED INSTRUMENTS - REGULATOR SELECTION If the monitor has a pump enabled, the user is asked if the pump will be used during the bump test, as...

  • Page 43: Applying Test Gas

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS 6.3. Applying Test Gas Apply the test gas to the monitor via the direct flow regulator set to 0.5 l/min, as shown in Figure 6-4: Bump Test Kit Figure 6-4: Bump Test Kit 6.4.

  • Page 44: Confirm Alarms

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS 6.5. Confirm Alarms The user is prompted to confirm if the audible and visual alarms were activated, as shown in Figure 6-5: Confirm Alarms Figure 6-5: Confirm Alarms 6.5.1. Bump Test – Pass...

  • Page 45: Bump Test Fail - Switch Monitor Off

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR MANUAL BUMP TEST OPTIONS After selecting YES or NO, BUMP TEST FAIL is displayed and the user is instructed to switch the monitor off, as shown in Figure 6-8: Bump Test Fail - Switch Monitor OFF Figure 6-8: Bump Test Fail - Switch Monitor OFF If a monitor fails a bump test, then a full re-calibration is necessary.
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  • Page 47: Recharging The Batteries

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR RECHARGING THE BATTERIES 7. RECHARGING THE BATTERIES 7.1. General Use only 3M GMI chargers to recharge monitor. WARNING: CHARGING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN A NON-HAZARDOUS AREA. CAUTION: Switch the monitor off when charging. The battery should be recharged when: •...

  • Page 48: Connect Cable To Charging/Comms Clip

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR RECHARGING THE BATTERIES Charging/Comms Clip Mini-USB to USB Cable Figure 7-2: Connect Cable to Charging/Comms Clip 3. Connect the other end of the charging cable to the USB Power adapter (or suitable USB socket).

  • Page 49: Operator Maintenance

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 8. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 8.1. Cleaning CAUTION: Do not use polishes that contain silicon or solvent to clean the monitor as these may damage any flammable gas sensor fitted. Do not use abrasive chemicals or strong, volatile chemical solutions as these could damage the casing.

  • Page 50: Sample Inlet (Dust) Filter Replacement

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATOR MAINTENANCE • NOTE: Ensure that the locating pegs in the monitor filter recess align with the mating pin-holes in the hydrophobic filter. • Place the filter cover over the filter recess and slide it towards the display until the locating lugs engage in the locating slots.

  • Page 51: Calibration

    9.1. General Description The monitor has been calibrated for particular gases. Where any doubt exists, return the monitor to 3M GMI or an authorized distributor for calibration. WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY CALIBRATE THE MONITOR. Various calibration options are available: 1.

  • Page 52: Quick Calibration

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR CALIBRATION 9.2. Quick Calibration This feature, if enabled, allows calibration without using the monitor’s set-up menu and passcodes. Quick Calibration uses predefined calibration gas cylinder values saved in the monitor. The default values are: •...

  • Page 53: Apply Gas Screen

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR CALIBRATION NOTE: The test gas must match the predefined cylinder values stored in the monitor. 5. Once gas is applied, press and hold the R button to start the calibration. The 60 second count- down will commence (refer to ).

  • Page 54: Calibration Validity

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR CALIBRATION A. UPDATE: The monitor saves the calibration data in the memory and automatically updates the calibration due date based on the option stored in the monitor set-up menu. B. SAVE ONLY: The monitor saves the calibration data in the memory but does not update the calibration due date.

  • Page 55: Accessories

    64052 Automatic Bump & Calibration Station (6mm fittings; includes PSU/USB/Softeware) 64052Q Automatic Bump & Calibration Station (1/4” fittings; includes PSU/USB/Software) 99118 On Demand Flow Regulator *Refer to https://gasdetection.3m/en/ps200 for the complete range of PS200 accessories. 64171, Rev. 10/May 2019 10-1...
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  • Page 57: Operating Parameters & Sensor Types

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATING PARAMETERS & SENSOR TYPES APPENDIX A. OPERATING PARAMETERS & SENSOR TYPES A.1. Typical Operating Parameters Range Resolution Response Time 0 to 100% 10 secs. (IEC 60079-26-1) Oxygen (O 0 to 25% 0.1% 12 secs. (BSEN 50104)

  • Page 58: Lel Sensor Types

    3M™ GMI™ PS200 PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATING PARAMETERS & SENSOR TYPES A.2. LEL Sensor Types There are several LEL sensor types available for the monitor. The following table shows the benefits of each sensor and the combustible gases it will detect:...

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