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AimSafety PM400 User Instructions

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IMPORTANT: Keep these user instructions for reference.

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  • Page 1 AimSafety™ PM Bump Test & Calibration Station User Instructions IMPORTANT: Keep these user instructions for reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station General Safety Information ............................3 List of warnings ..............................3 Use Instructions and Limitations ..........................4 Use For ................................4 Features ................................5 Specifications ..............................5 Operation.................................. 6 Power ................................6 LEDs .................................. 6 Charge Battery ..............................

  • Page 4: General Safety Information

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 1 General Safety Information 1.1 List of warnings WARNING Each person using this equipment must read and understand the information in this user manual before use. Use of this equipment by untrained or unqualified persons or use that is not in accordance with this user manual, may adversely affect product performance.

  • Page 5: Use Instructions And Limitations

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 2 Use Instructions and Limitations Figure 2–1 Top View Figure 2–2 Side View 2.1 Use For The AimSafety Bump/Calibration Station for PM is an all-in-one testing/calibration station for PM portable multi-gas monitors. The Bump-Calibration Station utilizes the IR communication of the PM monitors to perform testing and calibration by pressing only a single button.

  • Page 6: Features

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station It is designed to quickly perform bump tests/calibration for multiple PM monitors. It can test/calibrate up to four detectors simultaneously, which reduces the testing time and gas usage. The Bump-Calibration Station will work with PM multi-gas personal monitors.

  • Page 7: Operation

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 3 Operation The Bump-Calibration Station is operated using only two buttons. 3.1 Power To turn on the power, 1. Press either the Bump Test or the Calibration button for two seconds. 2. The Power LED will initially turn on to orange, then switch to green when the unit is ready. If the unit has a low battery, the power LED will switch to red.

  • Page 8: Gas Cylinder Installation

    3.5 Gas Cylinder Installation Gas cylinders are available in single gas and multi-gas concentrations. They must have the C10 fitting on them. Gas cylinders are available through local distribution or from AimSafety. To install a new gas cylinder, 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews located between the handle and the edge of the case.

  • Page 9: Calibration

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station To perform a bump test, 1. Remove the rubber cap for the unit bay. Place the monitor face down into the bay. Press down on the monitor until it locks into place. 2. With the Bump-Calibration Station powered on, press the Bump Test button for two seconds to start the test.

  • Page 10: Test Troubleshooting

    Wrong gas concentration(s). • • Wrong gas type. If a monitor fails 3 consecutive test attempts, please contact AimSafety Technical Support. • 4.3.3 Test results not stored • USB drive not installed or corrupted – Power LED will flash orange for five seconds during startup.

  • Page 11: Install The Software

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 5.1.2 Install the software To install the software, 1. Navigate to the saved file. 2. Double-click the file to run the installer. 3. You may receive a security warning. Click Run or Run Anyway to continue with the installation.

  • Page 12: Connect To The Calibration Station

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 6. The installation is ready to begin. Click Install. 7. You may receive a warning. Click Yes to continue. 8. When the installation is complete, click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard. 5.2 Connect to the Bump-Calibration Station When the Bump-Calibration Station Manager software is first opened, the fields are grayed out.

  • Page 13: Connect Using Pm Link

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 5.2.1 Connect Using PM Link The Bump-Calibration Station can be conveniently configured using the PM Link device. The station can communicate with the PM Link device using the IR communication in Unit 1 bay.

  • Page 14: Use The Software

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 2. Remove the two thumbscrews located between the edge of the case and the handle. 3. Lift the handle to open the gas cylinder compartment. 4. The USB Disk is located on the right side of the bottom of the compartment. Remove the USB Disk by simply pulling it out.
  • Page 15 PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 5.3.1.1 Station Info Serial Number – Cannot be changed. It uniquely identifies the Bump-Calibration Station unit. Version – The firmware version installed on the Bump-Calibration Station. Auto Power-off – Determines the idle time before the Bump-Calibration Station automatically switches to sleep mode.
  • Page 16 The power LED will turn orange for 5 seconds, then return to green. Update PM400 Config – If this box is checked, the Bump-Calibration Station will update the PM configuration settings (See Section 5.3.2.1 PM400 Configuration Options) when the Bump Test or Calibration button is pressed.

  • Page 17: Pm400 Tab

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 5.3.2 PM400 Tab The Bump-Calibration Station and Bump-Calibration Station Manager software can be used to quickly make configuration changes for multiple PM detectors. The PM tab in the Bump-Calibration Station Manager software shows the available configuration options for PM devices.
  • Page 18 PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station Calibration Interval (Days) – The Calibration reminder can be configured from n/a (Off) to 365 days. Bump Interval (Days) – The Bump Test reminder can be configured from n/a (Off) to 365 days. Low Alarm – This is the first (low for O ) set point that activates the monitor’s alarms.
  • Page 19 5.3.2.3 PM400 Option Info Read/Write IMPORTANT: Any changes made to the PM400 tab will not be saved to the Bump-Calibration Station until the “Write” button is clicked. To write the data from the PM400 tab to the Bump-Calibration Station, press Write.

  • Page 20: Logs Tab

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 5.3.3 Logs Tab Logs are stored on the USB Disk and can be viewed on a computer using the Bump-Calibration Station Manager software. The log files will be formatted as .csv files (comma separated values) for easy viewing and manipulation with spreadsheet software.
  • Page 21 PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station 5.3.3.2 Save Logs to Computer The log files can be saved to the computer. To save the log files to the computer, 1. Select the desired log files to save. Click the Select All check box to select or deselect all log files at once.

  • Page 22: Time Tab

    PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station Each PM monitor that is tested using the Bump-Calibration Station will generate its own log file. The log file shows entries for events, bump tests, and calibration tests. The image below shows the information in a sample log file.
  • Page 23 PM400 Bump Test and Calibration Station NOTE: If the Docking Time Auto Sync option is checked in Station Info, the option to manually set the Bump- Calibration Station time will not be available. To manually set the Bump-Calibration Station time, 1.

  • Page 24: Aimsafety Product Limited Warranty

    Macurco warrants the PM400 Bump/Cal Station gas detector will be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture (indicated on inside cover of the PM400 Bump/Cal Station), provided it is maintained and used in accordance with Macurco instructions and/or recommendations.

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