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F8100 SAFE-AIR MONITOR

OPERATING MANUAL

FAC QAM 221 Issue B 02/19
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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    F8100 SAFE-AIR MONITOR OPERATING MANUAL FAC QAM 221 Issue B 02/19...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page No Introduction Calibration & Warranty Diagram & Display Icons Equipment List Technical Data Pre Use Start Up Continuous Monitoring Display 3.1 – Completing an oil test using a Dräger Impactor or tube Configuring the Instrument 4.1 – Selecting a test standard 4.2 –...
  • Page 4 Safe-Air Monitors leave our factory with a 12-month warranty and calibration certificate. If the instrument is returned to Factair for annual calibration, our standard turnaround is 10-15 working days providing there is no major damage that requires an extensive rebuild. Note:- Please download all stored data before returning the instrument to Factair.
  • Page 5 Air Inlet 230V 50Hz Mains Input PC - USB Connection On / Off Button Right Hand Side Dräger Impactor / Oil Mist Tube Test Port Ethernet 2 no. 4-20mA 2 no. 4-20mA 2 no. Alarm Volt Compressed Connection Input Output Free Contacts Air Inlet Bottom...
  • Page 6 Home Screen Display Icons Battery Charge & Charging Indicator Selected Test Standard Settings Sensor Status = OK ---------- = Sensor Out of Calibration only : Dewpoint close measurement limit ---------- = Sensor Fault only : Last test failed SIM Card Ethernet SD Card Supply...

  • Page 7: Sensors

    Technical Data Model F8100 Minimum Working Pressure 2 barg Maximum Working Pressure 10 barg Air Inlet Connection Rectus Series 21 Plug Internal Rechargeable Batteries Lithium Ion 3.7V Capacity : 15,600 mAh Supply Voltage 230V/1ph/50Hz 13A supply Internal Memory 8 GB Sensors Range Sensor Type...
  • Page 8 230V/1ph/50Hz mains power supply. The maximum compressed air supply pressure for the F8100 Safe-Air Monitor is 10 barg. If the instrument is intended for use on a high pressure system contact Factair for advice on suitable regulators and connection arrangements.

  • Page 9: Continuous Monitoring Display

    3. Continuous Monitoring Display By tapping the calibration date screen, the instrument will then display the home screen. In the top right hand corner a countdown will commence for a commissioning delay during which time the sensor readings are stabilising and the alarms will be disabled.

  • Page 10: Completing An Oil Test Using A Dräger Impactor Or

    3.1 Completing an oil test using a Dräger Impactor or tube The instrument displays the date and result from the last oil Impactor or tube test. To undertake a new test tap the result button. Choose between using a Dräger oil Impactor or Dräger chemical reagent tube in the test port.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Instrument

    4 Configuring the instrument 4.1 Selecting a test standard To enter the installer mode press this icon, which is located in the top right hand corner of the screen near the battery icon. To change the test standard, from the home screen, press on the current standard.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Main Alarm

    If you also want to test for Volatile Organic Compounds then by clicking on the adjacent box you can set a maximum limit. For further guidance on VOCs see appendix 3. Click on the tick to confirm the VOC value you have entered as a test parameter.
  • Page 13 Relay 1 and 2 are used to set each alarm. These correspond with the alarm output connections located at the bottom of the instrument. If Relay 1 is selected for Main Alarm only, Relay 2 can be selected for Pre Alarm. The ratings for volt free contact are 0.5A at 125Vac and 1A at 24Vdc The socket is shown here from outside the...
  • Page 14 An Alarm delay (in seconds) may be set, between the sensor values exceeding their minimum/maximum values and when the alarms will be triggered. A commissioning delay may be set to prevent the unit activating the alarms when the instrument is first turned on, allowing time for the sensors to acclimatise.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Pre Alarm

    4.3 Configuring the pre alarm The Pre Alarm screen provides the option to set a lower alarm value which can be used to notify the user before the main alarm values are exceeded. As with the main alarm the pre-alarm has a range of configurable options including an alarm output, sounder, pre alarm delay and if a SIM card is fitted, an SMS message.
  • Page 16 4.5 Sensors The order in which sensors are displayed on the home screen can be set, you can also choose which sensors you want to be displayed. Any changes need to be saved to take effect.
  • Page 17 5. Exporting Test Results and PC Software. To transfer the datalog from the F8100 Safe-Air Monitor to the PC software you must first install the software on your PC. This is available in the download section of Factair’s website: http://www.factair.co.uk/downloads...

  • Page 18: Sms Text Status And Alert

    6. SMS text status and alert If a SIM card is fitted in the F8100 you can set within both the main and pre alarm menus a mobile telephone number for SMS text alerts to be sent to if any of the sensor readings exceed the limits. An example SMS text alert is shown below: You can also check the instrument from another mobile number by texting the SIM card number in the F8100 with the text “Status”, an example of this is shown below:...
  • Page 19 0.1 mg/m To prepare the tube Factair recommends the F2187 Dräger tube tip cutter. If you have another Dräger tube, which you wish to use with the instrument, contact Factair for technical advice on its suitability. To complete a tube test, select a tube test option as shown, press the button to proceed.
  • Page 20 The test will proceed as described in section 4 and at the end of it you will be prompted to enter the result from the tube. The result will then be displayed on the final test result screen and stored in the instrument’s datalog file.
  • Page 21 Appendix 2 - Reading the Dräger Oil Impactor and Oil Chemical Reagent Tube Oil Impactor The Oil Impactor’s protective seal must be kept in place for the duration of the test and only removed after the test has been completed. With a standard measurement range of 0.1 to 1.0 mg/m the Impactor has a limit of detection of 0.05 mg/m...
  • Page 22 Using the Dräger tube tip cutter The F2187 Dräger Tube Tip Cutter is an optional extra not provided with the F8100 as standard and is especially designed for cutting the ends of the tube. It has been designed to prevent glass from falling out of the opener by accident.
  • Page 23 Each pack of tubes has its own instruction leaflet but the following notes should help you take readings after the tests have been completed. Each tube has an expiry date which is located on the back of its storage box. Oil (6728371) - REQUIREMENT FOR BREATHING-AIR STANDARD EN12021 THE AIR SHOULD HAVE A...

  • Page 24: Appendix 3 – Volatile Organic Compounds

    VOC Correction Factors The PID sensor is calibrated against isobutylene gas, however if you can identify the compound being sampled by the instrument a correction factor can be applied. The list of correction factors can be downloaded from Factair’s website: http://www.factair.co.uk/downloads/...

  • Page 25: Appendix 4 - Helpful Tips

    Dispose of as sharps.  When using the tube tip cutter ensure only a light pressure is applied to the tube whilst rotating for scoring. For any additional advice and information please contact Factair on: +44 (0) 1473 746400.

  • Page 26: Air Quality Testing – Why

    Air Quality Testing – Why? The required quality of breathing air is stated in EN12021 is to provide information on the safe limits of potential contaminant gases within breathing air and to ensure that the life support gas of oxygen is of an adequate level.

  • Page 27: International Breathing Air Standards

    International Breathing-Air Standards Europe Australia and New Zealand EN12021 & G-7.1-2011 AS-NZS 1715: 2009* EN12021:2014 Grade D Odour The gas shall be free None No objectionable or nauseous from unsatisfactory pronounced odour) odour odour or taste. Oxygen (21 ± 1)% 19.5% - 23.5% 19.5% - 22% Carbon...

  • Page 28: Recording Breathing-Air Quality Test Results

    Recording Breathing-Air Quality Test Results When undertaking breathing-air quality tests, results should be retained. In the UK the regulations COSHH stipulates the information retained should include:  the name and address of the employer responsible for the RPE;  particulars of the equipment and of the distinguishing number or mark, together with a description sufficient to identify it, and the name of the maker;...

  • Page 29: A.4.5 Compressed Air For Breathing Apparatus From En529

    A.4.5 Compressed air for breathing apparatus from EN529 A.4.5 Compressed air for breathing apparatus (EN12021) A.4.5.1 General A compressor system will have produced the compressed air supplied to a breathing apparatus. The compressor system may be used for filling individual high-pressure pressure vessels or those on a mobile trolley or to supply air direct to breathing apparatus and other air-tools used in the workplace.
  • Page 30 COSHH L5 (Sixth Edition 2013) EXTRACTS FROM CODE OF PRACTICE RELATING TO RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RPE) 178. The maintenance, examination and tests should be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Examinations should comprise a thorough visual examination of all parts of the respirator or breathing apparatus, to ensure that all parts are present, correctly fltted, and the equipment is in good working order.
  • Page 31 Equipment that has deteriorated significantly or is faulty should be effectively repaired or disposed of safely. Reproduced from COSHH Approved Codes of Practice L5 by Factair Ltd with the permission of the Controller of HMSO. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0...

  • Page 32: Respiratory Protective Equipment At Work

    Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work A practical guide HSG53 (Fourth edition, published 2013) Dos and don’ts Do’s Don’t’s Always ensure the breathing apparatus is in Never place the hose inlet near to potential good working order before putting it on, sources of contamination, eg vehicle even when new.
  • Page 33 Appendix 3 Quality of air for breathing apparatus Air quality 1. Air supplied to breathing apparatus (BA) should be clean and safe to breathe, whether it is supplied via a fresh air hose or a source of compressed air. Fresh air hose You should securely anchor the inlet for fresh air hose BA in an area that is free of contaminant.
  • Page 34 7. The supplier of your compressor or BA should be able to advise you on the best method for you. You should keep records of air quality tests for five years. © Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and Queen’s Printer for Scotland.
  • Page 38 Factair Ltd 49 Boss Hall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5BN Tel Sales: +44 (0) 1473 746400 Tel Hire: +44 (0) 1473 746444 Email: enquiries@factair.co.uk www.factair.co.uk...

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