Version Table Date Version Comment May 22, 2015 User Interface Redesigned February 1, 2014 Window 7/8 Compatible Upgrade May 3, 2012 Final Release May 18, 2010 Initial Release Page 4 of 24 V2.0...
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It is strongly recommended that the instrument should be calibrated semi-annually or annually at most. Please contact Hal Technology to schedule your calibration or any services needed. The HAL-HFX205 can only be serviced at Hal Technology or by Hal Technology’s authorized and trained professionals.
A USB port provides capability of downloading stored data and possibly continuous, real-time monitoring of the environment remotely. The HAL-HFX205 Formaldehyde Monitor is designed for use in a wide variety of applications such as furniture, floor boards, wall papers, paint, gardening, indoor decoration, construction, dye stuffs, paper manufacture, hospitals, pharmaceutical, medical, food, cleaning, synthetic resins, textile treatment, horticulture, and cosmetics.
1.1 Features • Easy to use - minimal operator training required • Wide measuring range • Rapid response time • No warm-up time for sensor • Direct real time readings allow immediate response to results • Reliable electrochemical sensor • Manual and auto save capability •...
• Position Sensitivity: None • Expected Sensor Life: 5 years in non-corrosive environment. • Display Unit: ppm (4 digit LCD) or mg/m • Memory: Up to 500 sets of data • Interface: USB (Window XP/7/8 compatible) • Power: Rechargeable Lithium ion battery (3.7V/1200mAh); AC charger 100~ 240VAC to 5VDC/1A •...
II. Basic Operation Six control keypads are used to operate the instrument: , RUN/STOP, ENTER, BACK, . Each button controls the following features: • Power button : While the unit is off, press and hold the power button for approximately 2 seconds to turn on the instrument. While the unit is on, press and hold the power button for approximately 2 seconds to turn off the instrument.
2.1.1 Detailed Screen Description Figure 1: Annotated measure screen of the HFX205 Sample Time Indicator: The first icon in the Indicator Display is the sample time indicator. This indicator will display values of M, or 1 through 9. When set to M, the unit is in manual measurement mode, and samples are taken when the user presses the ENTER Button.
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every 4 minutes, and the sample time indicator will display 4. Note, a manual measurement can always be made by pressing the ENTER button. Sound Indicator: The second icon in the Indicator Display is the sound ON/OFF icon. Note, this options refers to the sounds made when interface or keypad buttons are pressed.
Relative Humidity: The current ambient relative humidity is displayed in units of percent. This measurement is not standard and requires the optional relative humidity sensor probe to function. If no probe is installed, the unit will display: - - %. Pressure: The current absolute ambient pressure is displayed in units of hPa (hectopascals).
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In the Browsing screen, use the arrow keys to advance through the stored data. • Use the button to move to the next record. • Use the button to move to the previous record. • Use the BACK button to exit the Browsing Screen. Measurement Gas The Measurement Gas type is displayed as formaldehyde.
2.3 Setting Screen The Setting Screen allows users to set or change the following items: • Date • Time • Sample Interval • Alarm Level • Sound Options • Backlight Options • LCD Contrast • Factory Settings Figure 4: Settings Screens Press the ENTER button to enter into the Settings Screen.
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parameter and press ENTER. The selected parameter will now have a blinking underscore beneath it and using the UP and DOWN buttons will change the parameter. To cancel entering the parameter press the BACK button, or to validate the changes you have made press the ENTER button.
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the current measurement. Alarm level setting The user may turn on or off the excess exposure limit warning. The user may input any value between 0 and 999.9 ppm. A value of 0 ppm will disable the alarm. The alarm level can be set by entering into the alarm level settings screen from the main Settings Screen.
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BACK button to exit the contrast setting screen. Factory Settings This screen is reserved for Hal Technology factory and service technicians. Always run the meter under clean environment to clear down to near 0.00 ppm after each exposure before turning off the meter. The procedure will help to prolong the lifetime or service cycle of the sensor.
2.4 Calibration After turning on the instrument, use the UP or DOWN buttons to go to the Calibrate Screen and press ENTER (Figure 5). Users may calibrate the instrument at their volition after a period of use or if a drift in sensor accuracy is suspected. Figure 5: Calibration Screen The recommended calibration method is the standard Zero-Span technique.
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4) Press the RUN/STOP button to start sampling for the zero measurement. Wait for the Y value for 0 ppm to stabilize and then press the RUN/STOP button again. 5) Connect the inlet to a glass container that is connected to a known concentration formaldehyde gas standard (e.g., 1.00 ppm formaldehyde gas standard).
Abnormal operation due to instrument needing calibration. Limitation of Warranty A. Hal Technology warrants that all equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from date of shipment to Buyer except that Hal Technology does not warrant that operation of the software will be completely uninterrupted or error free or that all program errors will be corrected.
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If the Instrument is modified or in any way altered without the explicit written consent of Hal Technology then the warranty is null and void. This warranty is limited to a period of one year, except as noted below, without regard to whether any claimed defects were discoverable or latent on the date of shipment.
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If instrument is modified or in any way altered without the explicit written consent of Hal Technology, then the warranty is null and void. C. Warranty repairs shall be completed at a Hal Technology authorized service location, by an authorized service technician, or on site at buyer’s facility by a Hal Technology...
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