BW Technologies GasAlertQuattro User Manual

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  • Page 1 1, 2, 3, and 4 Gas Detector CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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  • Page 3 Table of Contents CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 4 GasAlertQuattro User Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    List of Figures CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    List of Tables CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 10 GasAlertQuattro User Manual viii CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 11 GasAlertQuattro Introduction CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 12 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Safety Information - Read First Gases Monitored CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 13 GasAlertQuattro Safety Information - Read First Warning: Caution: Warning: CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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  • Page 15 GasAlertQuattro Safety Information - Read First Warning: Warning: Warning: CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 16 Avertissement : Avertissement : CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 17 GasAlertQuattro Safety Information - Read First Avertissement : CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 18 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Avertissement : Avertissement : Avertissement : CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 19 GasAlertQuattro Safety Information - Read First CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 20: Sensor Poisons And Contaminants

    GasAlertQuattro User Manual Sensor Poisons and Contaminants CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 21: Getting Started

    GasAlertQuattro User Manual Getting Started Note Detectors that are configured for 1, 2, or 3 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 22: Parts Of The Gasalertquattro

    GasAlertQuattro Parts of the GasAlertQuattro Parts of the GasAlertQuattro CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 23: Screen Elements

    GasAlertQuattro User Manual Screen Elements CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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  • Page 25: Startup Sequence

    GasAlertQuattro Activating/Deactivating the Detector Activating/Deactivating the Detector Segment Test Startup Sequence Battery Test Product Identification and Firmware Revision CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 26 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Startup Message Alarm Setpoints Note To make a line break to force text to the next line, as in the example above, press the (pipe or vertical bar) key. Note: Alarm setpoints may vary by region. Refer to...
  • Page 27 GasAlertQuattro Startup Sequence Sensor Self Test CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 28 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Auto Zero Sensors Next Calibration Due Note N/A displays when the calibration interval has been defined as 0 days. Refer to Calibration Interval. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 29 GasAlertQuattro Startup Sequence Sensors Due for Calibration Note BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends that the sensors be calibrated at least once every 180 days (6 months). Bump Test Due CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 30 Bump Interval. Note BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends to bump test the sensors before each day’s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the sensors to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. Manually verify that the audi- ble and visual alarms activate.
  • Page 31 GasAlertQuattro Startup Sequence Startup Self-test Summary CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 32 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Installing Fleet Manager II Fleet Manager II Quick Reference Guide Using Fleet Manager II to Configure the Detector Note The detector can also be configured with the MicroDock II. Refer to the Fleet Manager II Quick Reference Guide.
  • Page 33: Device Configuration

    GasAlertQuattro Device Configuration Device Configuration Note Plug the USB into the same USB port where the USB drivers were installed. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 34 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Serial Number Field Note , and fields are read-only fields. Settings for these fields are factory defined. Firmware Version Note Hardware Version When options are enabled/disabled, the checkbox displays with a red frame until the new settings are saved to the detector. Click...
  • Page 35 GasAlertQuattro Device Configuration Startup Message Safe Mode Note To make a line break to force text to the next line, as in the example above, press the (pipe or vertical bar) key. Lockout on Self-Test Error Confidence/Compliance Beep Note Confidence/Compliance Beep automatically disables during a low battery alarm, self-test fail, calibration fail, bump test fail, and when an alarm event occurs.
  • Page 36 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Force Calibration Latching Alarms CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 37 GasAlertQuattro Device Configuration Force Bump Note BW recommends to bump test the sensors before each day’s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. Verify that the audible and visual alarms activate.
  • Page 38 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Cal IR Lock Flip Display Note If the option is enabled and a manual calibration is attempted, the sensor(s) will auto zero but they will not be calibrated. • MicroDock II Base Station User Manual CanarySense www.
  • Page 39 GasAlertQuattro Device Configuration Stealth Datalog Interval CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 40 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Language IntelliFlash Interval Confidence/Compliance Beep Interval CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 41: Sensor Configuration

    GasAlertQuattro Sensor Configuration Sensor Configuration Note Depending upon the sensor, the options may vary. Sensor Disabled CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 42 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Calibration Gas (ppm) Note When options are enabled/disabled, the checkbox displays with a red frame until the new settings are saved to the detector. Click and then click to remove the red frames. Note The gas concentration value for the O sensor must be calibrated with a % value other than 20.9% or 20.8%.
  • Page 43 GasAlertQuattro Sensor Configuration Calibration Interval Low Alarm High Alarm TWA Alarm Bump Interval Note BW recommends to bump test the sensors before each day’s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. Verify that the audible and visual alarms activate.
  • Page 44 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Correction Factor (LEL) STEL Alarm Note Standard factory alarm setpoints may vary by region. Refer Sample Gas Alarm Setpoints for US OSHA factory settings. STEL Interval CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 45 GasAlertQuattro Sensor Configuration TWA Period (hours) 50% LEL = (%CH4) Note Regulations may vary depending upon region. Adhere to the regulations defined for your area. Note If 50% LEL = (%CH4) is enabled, LEL alarm setpoints still defined in % LEL.
  • Page 46 GasAlertQuattro Sensor Configuration 20.8 Base Reading 10% LEL (of reading) Over-span Low Alarm Acknowledge Note option is not applicable to O CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 47 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Alarms CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 48 GasAlertQuattro Alarms Note: LCD may also display an under- limit reading (-OL) CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 49 GasAlertQuattro Alarms Note: IntelliFlash automatically deac- tivates during a low battery alarm, calibration fail, bump test fail, self- test fail, and an alarm condition. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 50 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Note: If is enabled, the audible alarm can be dis- abled during a low alarm condition. The visual, audible, and vibrate alarms remain active until the alarm condition changes or the detector deactivates. Press C to acknowledge and deactivate the audible alarm. If the alarm esca- lates to a high, TWA, or STEL alarm, the audible alarm reactivates.
  • Page 51: Computed Gas Exposures

    GasAlertQuattro Computed Gas Exposures Computed Gas Exposures Stopping a Gas Alarm Note If alarms are set to latch, press C to reset the alarms. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 52 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Viewing and Clearing Gas Exposures CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 53 GasAlertQuattro Computed Gas Exposures CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 54 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Gas Alarm Setpoints Sample Gas Alarm Setpoints Note Standard factory alarm setpoints may vary by region. Toxics and combustibles: Oxygen: Toxics and combustibles: Oxygen: Toxics only: Note To disable an alarm, set the alarm setpoint to (zero) in Fleet Toxics only: Manager II.
  • Page 55 GasAlertQuattro Bump Test Bump Test Performing a Bump Test Bump Test Logging Fleet Manager II Quick Reference Guide CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 56 GasAlertQuattro User Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 57 GasAlertQuattro Bump Test Note Only use the calibration cap for bump tests and calibrations. Note Ensure the knob is securely fastened before applying gas. Do not overtighten the calibration cap. Ensure strong air currents are kept away from the exhaust side of the calibration cap, as this can affect the bump test accuracy.
  • Page 58 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Calibration Guidelines Note MicroDock II User Manual Ensure balance is nitrogen (N CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 59 GasAlertQuattro Calibration Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector MicroDock II User Manual Note Ensure the knob is securely fastened before applying gas. Do not overtighten the calibration cap. Ensure strong air currents are kept away from the exhaust side of the calibration cap, as this can affect the calibration accuracy.
  • Page 60 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Calibration Procedures Single Gas Calibration Quad Gas Calibration MicroDock II User Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 61 GasAlertQuattro Calibration • MicroDock II User Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 62 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Apply Calibration Gas Zero Sensor Note Do not apply calibration gas until displays, otherwise the zero function will fail. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 63 GasAlertQuattro Calibration Note Ensure the knob is securely fastened before applying gas. Do not overtighten the calibration cap. Ensure strong air currents are kept away from the exhaust side of the calibration cap, as this can affect the calibration accuracy.
  • Page 64 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Days to Next Calibration Note If a sensor fails calibration, the next calibration due date for that sensor will not reset. Refer to Calibration Troubleshooting. Note If a sensor fails calibration or an error screen displays, refer to Calibration Troubleshooting.
  • Page 65 GasAlertQuattro Calibration Calibrating Using an IR Device MicroDock II User Manual IR Link With Fleet Manager II CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 66 GasAlertQuattro User Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 67 GasAlertQuattro Event Logs Event Logs Datalogs CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 68 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Bump and Calibration Results Note To record calibration and bump test results, the detector must be calibrated and bump tested using the MicroDock II station. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 69 GasAlertQuattro Bump and Calibration Results Downloading Datalogs and Event Logs • Fleet Manager II Quick Reference Guide • MicroDock II User Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 70: Maintenance

    GasAlertQuattro User Manual Maintenance Software Requirements Fleet Manager II Quick Reference Guide Battery Charging and Maintenance Cautions CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 71 GasAlertQuattro Maintenance Charging the Rechargeable Battery Warning: Warning: CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 72 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Note The time required to charge will increase if the detector is acti- vated. Note The detector may be warm during charging. This is normal. To preserve the life of the battery, deactivate the detector when not in use.
  • Page 73 GasAlertQuattro Maintenance Optimum Battery Operation Replacing the Battery Pack Battery Pack Retaining Screw Rechargeable Battery Capacity CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 74 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Replacing the Alkaline Batteries CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 75 GasAlertQuattro Maintenance CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 76 GasAlertQuattro Maintenance CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 77 GasAlertQuattro Maintenance Replacing the Sensors Note Detectors that are configured for 1, 2, or 3 gases, may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations. Note When a new sensor has been inserted, the detector may enter alarm when the detector is activated.
  • Page 78 GasAlertQuattro Maintenance CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 79 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Replacing the Sensor Filter CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    GasAlertQuattro Troubleshooting Troubleshooting CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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  • Page 82 GasAlertQuattro Troubleshooting CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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  • Page 84 GasAlertQuattro Troubleshooting CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 85 GasAlertQuattro User Manual Startup Troubleshooting CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 86 GasAlertQuattro User Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 87 GasAlertQuattro Troubleshooting Calibration Troubleshooting Micro- Dock II User Manual Bump Test Troubleshooting CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 88: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    GasAlertQuattro User Manual Replacement Parts and Accessories CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 89 GasAlertQuattro Replacement Parts and Accessories *Add one of the following applicable suffixes to the end of the order number to ensure power adapter is correct for region. (-UK) for United Kingdom (-EU) for Europe (-AU) for Australia/China CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664...
  • Page 90: Specifications

    GasAlertQuattro User Manual Specifications CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 91 GasAlertQuattro Specifications CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 92 GasAlertQuattro User Manual General Datalog Specifications CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
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