Response Check And Calibration; Zeroing And Span Calibration - Honeywell Sensepoint XCD RFD Technical Handbook

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10 Response Check and Calibration

CAU T ION: Before each day's usage, sensitivity must be tested on a known concentration of
methane equivalent to 25-50% of full scale concentration. Accuracy must be within 0-20% of
actual. Accuracy may be corrected by calibrating the equipment.
It is recommended to periodically carry out a gas response check on the Sensepoint XCD
RFD to ensure correct operation. This may be done in two ways;
1. A simple Response Check often referred to as a "BUMP TEST" is a test using calibration
gas applied to the sensor via the nozzle of the Weather Protection or using the Sensepoint
XCD RFD Gassing Cap.
If a BUMP TEST is done via the Weather Protection nozzle it may be necessary in windy
conditions to increase the flow rate of the test gas by a further 1 LPM, OR, to shelter the
weather protection from the wind.
2. A full gas calibration of the sensor as described in the following section, using ONLY the
Sensepoint XCD Gassing Cap (Part No.: SPXCDDCAL) for the Sensepoint XCD sensor,
or,using ONLY the Sensepoint Calibration Gas Flow Housing (P/N: 02000-A-1645) for the
Sensepoint and 705 sensor.

10.1 Zeroing and span calibration

Caution: Before initial calibration allow the detector to stabilize for 30 minutes after
When in zeroing and span calibration mode the current output from the detector is inhibited
For Flammable gas calibration use a calibration gas concentration of 50%LEL +/-10% for
Canada and US applications and between 25% and 95%LEL for other applications to ensure
HIGH OFF SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION.
To calibrate the detector, use an appropriate span gas cylinder, constant flow regulator
AND the Sensepoint XCD Gassing Cap (see section 4.3). The flow rates used for
calibration gas are as follows:
A compressed air cylinder (20.9%Vol oxygen) should be used to perform the zero
calibration if the area where the detector is located contains any residual amount of the
target gas. If no residual gas is present then the background air can be used to perform
the zero calibration. Contact your Honeywell Analytics representative for details of suitable
calibration kits.
To calibrate the detector follow the procedure below.
applying power.
(default 2mA) to avoid false alarms.
that the required accuracy can be attained.
Gas Type
Flammable
Flammable IR
Flow rate (L / Min)
1 to 1.5
0.4 to 0.6
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