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PM100 Bump Test and Calibration Station
The Gas Expiration date and Gas Bottle Lot # can be recorded using the Bump-Calibration Station Manager software
(See Section 5.3.1.1 Station Info).
3.5 Exhaust Port
The exhaust port is located on the left side of the unit next to the charging port. During an active test, the test gas
will exit the unit through this port. Optionally, tubing can be attached to the exhaust port to direct the used test gas
to a suitable location.
4 Testing
Place up to four activated monitors in the bays for testing. Confirm that the installed test gas cylinder matches the
gas types required by the monitors being tested. The Bump-Calibration Station can test monitors with different gas
types at the same time if using a multi-gas cylinder.
Every test (Bump test and Calibration) can also automatically perform the following optional operations (See Section
5.3.1.2 Enable/Disable Function):
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Upgrade each monitor's firmware (if required)
Test each monitor's beeper
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Configure each monitor's user options (as required)
Download each monitor's logs and save them to the USB memory
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Record the test to the USB memory
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NOTE: All empty bays must have a rubber cap installed before a test can be performed. Without the rubber cap
installed, excess test gas will leak out of the empty bay.
4.1 Bump Test
All monitors need to be periodically tested with a known concentration of gas to verify the sensor is responding
correctly to the target gas. This test is called a bump test.
To perform a bump test,
1. Place the monitor(s) into the bays.
2. With the Bump-Calibration Station powered on, press the Bump Test button for one second to start the test.
The unit LED will turn Orange when the test has started.
3. The unit LED will remain Orange while the test is in progress. A bump test will take approximately 20
seconds.
4. When the test is complete, the unit LED will turn Green for a successful test or Red if it fails.
5. Remove the monitor from the bay.
NOTE: Any monitors that fail a bump test will require calibration before use.
4.2 Calibration
Calibration is the process of adjusting the sensor's response by using a specific concentration of calibration gas.
Sensors will lose accuracy over time for a variety of reasons. Therefore, it is important to perform a full calibration
periodically to ensure the sensors response to the target gas are accurate.
A proper calibration requires a Zero Calibration (also called a Fresh Air Calibration) and a Span Calibration.
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