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3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS
PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR
OPERATION
6. OPERATION
6.1. Operating the Monitor
At start up, the LCD shows the firmware version installed, current date and time, current alarm set
points for each sensor installed, and when the next required calibration is due.
During operation, the LCD displays continuous data on gas concentrations and alarm conditions.
Additionally, you can monitor peak values of gas concentrations.
WARNING: IF THE MONITOR FAILS TO RESPOND PROPERLY UPON START UP, OR IF
CALIBRATION IS OUT OF DATE, DO NOT USE THE DEVICE UNTIL IT HAS
BEEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY.
WARNING: IF MONITOR DOES NOT OPERATE IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED HERE,
DO NOT USE. TAG IT OUT OF SERVICE. FAILURE TO ENSURE IT IS
PROPERLY OPERATING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: YOU MUST FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE ICONS IN BOTH THE
NON-ALARM AND ALARM STATES.
WARNING: IF THE DISPLAY IS MISSING ICONS OR CANNOT BE CLEARLY READ,
PLEASE CONTACT THE 3M TECHNICAL SERVICE.
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Figure 6-1: Monitor LCD Indicators
BUMP CAL
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3 Gas Unit
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5 Alarm Condition
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6 Real Time Clock
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  • Page 1 WARNING: YOU MUST FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE ICONS IN BOTH THE NON-ALARM AND ALARM STATES. WARNING: IF THE DISPLAY IS MISSING ICONS OR CANNOT BE CLEARLY READ, PLEASE CONTACT THE 3M TECHNICAL SERVICE. BUMP CAL 1 Sensor Type HCN 10...

  • Page 2: Operation Buttons

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Table 6-1: Monitor LCD Icons and Descriptions Icons Descriptions Battery Life Indicator Data Transmission/IRDA Indicator Man Down Alarm Flash Memory Indicator Heartbeat Pump Icon (optional) NOTE: The heart beat icon indicates that the monitor is in the gas reading mode and is working properly.
  • Page 3 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Table 6-2: Operation Buttons Function Button Action Description Zero Press and hold the right button • During gas monitoring mode, Calibration until the countdown is complete start the zero calibration • During gas monitoring mode,...

  • Page 4: Activating The Monitor

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION 6.4. Activating the Monitor To activate the detector, press and hold the Left Operation Button until the countdown timer has completed and RELEASE displays on the LCD. NOTE: Only power up the detector in an non-hazardous environment of 20.9% oxygen.
  • Page 5 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Table 6-3: Self-Test Sequence Results Scott logo Firmware Version Year Month and date Real Time High alarm setpoint Low alarm setpoint HIGH STEL alarm setpoint TWA alarm setpoint STEL Span value setpoint Bump test due days...
  • Page 6 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION 6.6. Checking Gas Exposures After a successful self-test, the detector automatically goes into the Gas Monitoring Mode, in which the user can view the Peak High, Peak Low, STEL and TWA values. Table 6-4: Checking Gas Exposure...
  • Page 7 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Press both left hand and right hand button simultaneously and immediately release the buttons to display the menu function (Figure 6-2: Menu Display). Figure 6-2: Menu Display Refer to Figure 6-3: Figure 6-9: for the configuration process of each menu function.
  • Page 8 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 6-4: Check the Sensor Information Figure 6-5: Check Gas Exposure 8006569, Rev. C/June 2018...
  • Page 9 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 6-6: Check Date and Time Figure 6-7: Check Temperature Figure 6-8: Enable the Power Save Mode 8006569, Rev. C/June 2019...
  • Page 10 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 6-9: Check Firmware Version 6.8. Monitor LCD Alerts & Alarms This section describes various alerts and alarms Table 6-6: Monitor Alerts and Alarms Descriptions lists the details. NOTE: To view the factory default alarm setpoints, see Section 5.4.
  • Page 11 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR OPERATION Table 6-6: Monitor Alerts and Alarms Descriptions (continued) Description Description STEL Alarm Bump Test and Calibration 1 LED flash every 2 seconds BUMP 1 sounding beep every 2 sec- Bump flashes STEL onds...
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  • Page 13: Maintenance

    AND COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR INJURY. 3M recognizes the potential of the device when operated and maintained correctly. As such, verify- ing proper operation of the device in the form of Calibration and daily Bump Testing is essential to ensure the monitor performs as intended in a potentially hazardous environment.
  • Page 14 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 7.1.1. ZERO CALIBRATION WARNING: ONLY PERFORM O CALIBRATION IN NORMAL AIR (20.9% OXYGEN) THAT IS FREE OF HAZARDOUS GASES. 1. Verify ambient air is free of toxic or combustible gases. If air is not free or cannot be verified free, obtain a Zero Air gas cylinder (Refer to Section C.3.
  • Page 15 NOTE: Ensure the Calibration gas has not pasted its expiration date. Only use the 3M-approved gas to calibrate the monitor . 1. Verify the concentration level of the target gas in the cylinder exceeds alarm settings of the mon- itor (refer to Section 5.4.

  • Page 16: Span Calibration

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 7.1.2. SPAN CALIBRATION WARNING: READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING LABELS AND MSDS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CALIBRATION GAS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. NOTE: See “Sensor K-Factors” on page 64 to calibrate an instrument to read combustible gases other than methane.
  • Page 17 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE SEN 2 Sensor Type Sensor Type SEN 1 ZERO Sensor Type Sensor Type SEN 3 SEN 4 Figure 7-3: Gas Position 5. Apply gas from the regulator and attach the Calibration Adapter to the device (see...
  • Page 18 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 9. Verify the device responds to target gas and activates 1 green LED flash every 5 seconds, 1 sounding beep every 5 seconds, and 1 vibration every 5 seconds. Press the right button or wait 60 seconds to go to Exit screen.
  • Page 19 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 6. Verify the device responds to target gas and activates 1 green LED flash every 5 seconds, 1 sounding beep every 5 seconds, and 1 vibration every 5 seconds. Press the right button or wait 60 seconds to go to Exit screen.
  • Page 20 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 5. Insert the replacement sensor using the Alignment System. NOTE: Each sensor has a small PCB tab that extends beyond its diameter, ensure the tabs align with the small slots of sensor cavities.
  • Page 21 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE Figure 7-8: Screw Sequence 7. Use the Portable Gas Detection Application to set or verify settings for the newly installed sensor. See the software user guide. 8. Perform Zero and Span Calibrations of the device in accordance with calibration procedures.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Alkaline Battery

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE Table 7-1: Sensor Configuration Position Sensor Type Sensor Name Not Supported S (Dual-Gas) Dual Gas E-Chem Catalytic CO (Dual-Gas) E-Chem Same E-Chem selection as Position 1 E-Chem Same E-Chem selection as Position 1...
  • Page 23 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE M2.5 x 20 Screws M2.5 x 10 Screws Battery Alkaline Cover Battery Pack Figure 7-9: Remove the Alkaline Battery Cover 3. Remove the old batteries from the battery holder and replace them with new ones. Ensure you...

  • Page 24: Replacing The Lithium-Ion Battery

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 5. Install the battery cover and tighten the screws with the sequence shown in Figure 7-11: Figure 7-11: Screw Sequence 7.2.3. REPLACING THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY Replace the lithium battery as follows: WARNING: DO NOT REPLACE BATTERY WHILE IN A HAZARDOUS LOCATION.
  • Page 25 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE M2.5 x 20 Screws M2.5 x 10 Screws Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Cover Figure 7-12: Lithium Battery Pack Access 3. Replace the existing battery pack with a new battery pack (see Figure 7-12:).
  • Page 26 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 2. Replace with a new sensor cover that contains three (3) sensor filters. 3. Discard the old sensor cover. 4. When finished, reverse the above procedure. 7.2.5. INSTALLING THE PUMP WARNING: IF DEVICE DOES NOT OPERATE IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED, DO NOT USE.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Pump Filter

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE Figure 7-14: Pump Icon 7.2.6. REPLACING THE PUMP FILTER Required equipment: Philips screwdriver Replace the pump filter as follows: 1. Loosen the M2 x 6 screw to remove filter window from the pump (see Figure 7-15:).
  • Page 28 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 7.2.7. ATTACHING SAMPLING PROBE This section describes how to attach the sampling probe. 1. Install the pump on the monitor (refer to Section 7.2.5. INSTALLING THE PUMP). 2. Attach one end of tube to the probe, and another end to the pump (see...

  • Page 29: Error Codes

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR MAINTENANCE 7.2.8. ERROR CODES The following table provides a list of error codes that display on the LCD when applicable. Table 7-1: Error Codes Error Cause Solution Code Configuration memory Reset the monitor configuration...
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  • Page 31: Appendix A. Specifications

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONS Table A-1: Monitor Specifications Category Specifications Nominal 3.7VDC Voltage Lithium Ion - rechargeable 5 hour charge time Battery Alkaline - non-rechargeable 3 AAA batteries 27 hour runtime minimum, without pump, no...
  • Page 32 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS Table A-2: Sensor Specifications Combustible Sensor (Cat Bead, standard) Sensor Type Catalytic 0 to 100% LEL Range 0 to 5% v/v CH (methane) Operating Temperature -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to +55°C) Operating Humidity...
  • Page 33 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS Table A-2: Sensor Specifications S - Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor (standard) Sensor Type E-Chem 0 to 500 ppm H Range Operating Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to +50°C) Operating Humidity 15% to 90% RH, non-condensing...
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  • Page 35: Appendix B. Sensor K-Factors

    3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR SENSOR K-FACTORS APPENDIX B. SENSOR K-FACTORS Table B-1: Combustible Sensor K-Factors provides the K-Factors referenced to methane calibra- tion. The factors are the typical ratios of the response to the listed gases relative to the response to methane.
  • Page 36 SENSOR K-FACTORS APPENDIX B.1. Gas Interferences There are known gas interferences to a limited number of chemical compounds. 3M attempts to identify possible gas interferences to which gas sensors may be exposed; however, not all chemical compounds that presently exist have been tested.
  • Page 37 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR SENSOR K-FACTORS INTERFERENCE GAS: Sensor Types (all values in ppm) Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) Hydrogen Sulfide (H <0.25 <0.4 Isopropyl Alcohol (C Methanol (CH <0.5 <-0.02 <0.003 <0.03 <0.01 <-0.8 Nitric Oxide (NO) <-0.25 <-0.01 <0.02...
  • Page 38 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR SENSOR K-FACTORS This page is intentionally left blank. 8006569, Rev. C/June 2018...

  • Page 39: Appendix C. Parts

    PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR PARTS APPENDIX C. PARTS APPENDIX C.1. Applicable Parts List Contact your 3M distributor, sales representative, or the 3M Service Center (refer to APPENDIX D. TECHNICAL SUPPORT)for information regarding availability of replacement parts and accessories for the Protégé Plus monitor.

  • Page 40: Sensor List

    Calibration adaptor sold separately. Communication IR Programmer 093-0588 Accessories Note: For calibration equipment, contact your 3M sales representative. C.2. Sensor List Table below provides the sensor list: Table C-1: Applicable Sensors CATEGORY ITEM DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 41 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR PARTS • Protégé Plus single charger • Calibration adapter • Pump module • Confined space probe • 10 feet tubing • 34 liter of cal gas (Type of gas is determined at the time of purchase) •...
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  • Page 43: Appendix D. Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT APPENDIX D. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Congratulations on your purchase of a 3M product. It is designed to provide you with reliable trou- ble-free service. Contact the 3M Technical Service, if you have technical questions, need support, or if you need to return a product.
  • Page 44 3M™ PROTÉGÉ PLUS PORTABLE MULTI-GAS MONITOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3M Gas & Flame Detection Monroe Corporate Center P.O. Box 569 Monroe, NC 28111 Phone: (800) 247-7257 Fax: (704) 291-8330 Web-Site: https://gasdetection.3m.com 8006569, Rev. C/June 2018...

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