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User Guide User Manual PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 64171LMP Revision 3...
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Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other products or service names are the property of their respective owners. DESCRIPTION This User Manual provides information for use only with the PS200-LMP Portable Gas Monitor (or “the monitor”). LIABILITY Every care has been taken in the preparation of this User Manual, but the Company does not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions and their consequences.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR DISPOSAL ADVICE Dispose of the monitor carefully and with respect for the environment. the Company will dispose of the monitor without charge if the monitor is returned to the Company. AREAS OF USE Exposure to certain chemicals can result in a loss of sensitivity of the flammable sensor. Where such environments are known or suspected it is recommended that more frequent response checks are carried out.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Table of Contents About This Guide ..........................1 1.1. Guide Conventions ........................1 1.2. Certifications and Approvals....................1 1.3. Performance ..........................1 1.4. General Safety Information......................2 1.5. Warnings and Cautions ......................2 Introduction ............................4 2.1. General Description........................4 2.1.1. Features ..........................5 2.2.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3.10.2. Display..........................17 Inspect (INSPT) Mode ........................18 4.1. General ............................18 4.2. Button Functions........................18 4.3. Operation ..........................18 4.3.1. Range..........................18 4.3.2. Alarms..........................19 4.3.3. Pump ..........................19 4.3.4. Maximum Gas Values ......................19 4.3.5. Datalogging ........................19 Personal Surveyor (PS) Mode ......................21 5.1.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 9.3. Replace Probe Filters......................35 10. Calibration............................. 36 10.1. General Description....................... 36 10.2. Automatic Calibration......................36 10.3. Calibration Validity ........................ 36 1 1. Accessories............................ 37 Typical Operating Parameters ..................... 38 Setting the Date and Time ......................40 B.1.
OF THIS GUIDE PRIOR TO USE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. This guide instructs gas detection personnel on the features and usage of the PS200-LMP Gas Monitor (or “the monitor”), including information on configuration, operation, maintenance, specifications and troubleshooting.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 1.4. General Safety Information WA R N I N G : A L L I N D I V I D U A LS W H O H AV E O R W I L L H AV E RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR TESTING THIS PRODUCT MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE IN A HAZARDOUS AREA. UM = 6V. Note: CSA have only assessed the LEL combustible gas detection portion of this monitor for performance. Note: The monitor contains internal checking of sensor sensitivity, which during cali- bration will prevent the monitor being calibrated if it has been contaminated or reached its end of life.
2.1. General Description Working collaboratively with Con-Edison, National Grid, and the New York City Licensed Master Plumbers (LMPs), the Company developed the PS200-LMP to provide a fit-for-purpose gas detector that meets the evolving needs of plumbing technicians. The Company designed this multi- use detector specifically to address the gas monitoring practices of the plumbing and HVAC communities and to enhance gas safety.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 2.1.1. Features • 3 operating modes: – Inspection (INSPT) – Personal Survey (PS) – Purge • BIN number entering • % Volume Gas and PPM Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas detection • Audible and visual alarms • Data logging, including leak surveys •...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3. Operation Right (R) Button Left (L) Button Figure 2: Function Buttons 3.1. Operating Procedure NOTE: Throughout this document, the buttons will be referred to as L Button and R Button. Check the following before use: •...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3.2. Switching the Monitor On Press and hold the R Button for one second to switch the monitor ON (refer to Figure 2: Function Buttons). The flash screen appears (as shown in Figure 3: Flash Screen) and the monitor begins its warm-up routine, which lasts approximately 30 seconds.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3.2.2.1. Filter Check First, the Filter Check screen (see Figure 5: Filter Check) prompts the user to check the filters. If filters have been checked, press YES to continue the monitor’s warm-up sequence. If NO is selected, the monitor will automatically enter the 'switch off' sequence.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Figure 7: Date and Time 3.2.4. Calibration Due Date The calibration due date appears on the display, as illustrated in Figure 8: Calibration Due Date. Figure 8: Calibration Due Date If the calibration due date has expired, the following is displayed: Figure 9: Calibration Overdue The monitor must be switched off.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Figure 10: Sensor Check Displays If a sensor fails to zero correctly, the display will turn red, the audible/visual alarms will activate and a wrench symbol will appear next to the faulty sensor, as illustrated in Figure 1 1: Failed Sensor.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3.2.6. Enter Bin If no faults occur, the monitor will complete its warm-up sequence and the BIN screen will appear (see Figure 13: BIN Screen). Figure 13: BIN Screen 3.2.7. Memory Fault During warm-up, if the ‘MEMORY FAULT’ screen is displayed (see...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3.3. Battery Status The monitor provides the user with a continuous battery charge level indicator. The indicated consists of a battery symbol showing 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% charge (see Figure 15: Battery Status). Figure 15: Battery Status 3.4.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3.5.3. Calibration Logs For each calibration, the monitor logs the following: • Calibration TIME and DATE • Calibration method (ABC) • Before Zero gas reading for % Volume Gas and ppm CO • After Zero gas reading for % Volume Gas and ppm CO •...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Figure 16: Maximum Gas Values - % VOL 3. Select RANGE (press and hold the L button) to view the maximum CO reading (refer to Figure 17: Maximum Gas Values - PPM CO). Figure 17: Maximum Gas Values - PPM CO To reset the maximum readings, press and hold the R button for 2 seconds while MAX is displayed.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR muted for 60 seconds by pressing and holding the R button. After this period, the audible alarm will become active again, regardless of gas value. 3.7.1. Confidence Signal During normal operation, the monitor sounds a confidence beep and illuminates the green LED’s briefly every 15 seconds.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Figure 21: Switch OFF The audible alarm sounds every second to alert user that the monitor is switching OFF. 3.10. Modes The monitor has 3 modes of operation: 1. Inspection (INSPT) 2. Personal Surveyor (PS) 3. Purge 3.10.1.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Once you input a BIN, you enter INSPT mode. Once entered, you cannot switch from INSPT mode to another mode. On the BIN ENTER screen, input a BIN using the monitor's 2 buttons. • Pressing the L button once alters each digit •...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 4. Inspect (INSPT) Mode 4.1. General Inspect (INSPT) mode records the % Volume Gas readings during an inspection. This data can be transferred, via Bluetooth, to an app running on a smart device. Table 4-1: INSPT Mode Key Features...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 4.3.2. Alarms Both the % VOL and PPM CO ranges have alarms. The default factory settings are: • 0.1% VOL • 35ppm CO 4.3.3. Pump When the monitor enters INSPT mode, the pump is automatically on, and the pump icon is present in the upper, right-hand corner of the LCD.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Figure 26: Datalogging Indicator NOTE: Readings for both % VOL and PPM CO will be recorded regardless of the range currently displayed. INSPT mode logs following data for both % VOL and PPM CO: • Monitor Serial Number •...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 5. Personal Surveyor (PS) Mode 5.1. General Personal Surveyor (PS) mode alerts the user to the presence of flammable gas and/or carbon monoxide while carrying out normal plumbing duties. Datalogging Ranges Alarm Set-points Ranges Logged Options % Gas 0.1% Gas...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 5.3.2. Alarms Both the % VOL and PPM CO ranges have alarms. The default factory settings are: • 0.1% VOL • 35ppm CO Caution: Alarm set-points are preset at the factory. Do not attempt to alter the ALARMS settings.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR To log the data manually, press the L button once. LOG will briefly appear in the bottom center of the LCD, indicating that the data has been logged. Figure 29: Datalogging Indicator NOTE: Readings for both % VOL and PPM CO will be recorded regardless of the range currently displayed.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 6. PURGE Mode 6.1. General PURGE mode is intended for natural gas-to-air or air-to-natural gas applications (i.e. direct purging). Datalogging Ranges Alarm Set-points Ranges Logged Options % Gas None Manual % Gas 6.2. Button Function Action...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 6.3.3. Pump When the monitor enters PURGE mode, the pump is automatically on, and the pump icon is present in the upper, right-hand corner of the LCD. To turn the pump off: 1. Press and hold the R button. The pump icon will disappear, indicating that the pump is off.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR PURGE mode logs only the % Gas range. The following data is logged in PURGE mode: • Monitor serial number • Mode entered, time, & date • CAL DUE date • Soundness Check result • Pump status •...
PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 7. Bluetooth 7.1. General The PS200-LMP communicates Inspect Mode (INSPT) data to the utility apps using Bluetooth BLE 5.0. NOTE: Bluetooth range is 3' (1m). The monitor will indicate during warm-up if there are any completed inspections to be transferred to the tablet application.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Figure 34: Bluetooth Connection Notification CONNECTED will remain on the bottom line during warm-up, while a BT connection is active. If warm-up finishes and the Bluetooth transfer is still in progress, then the last warm-up screen is...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 8. Recharging the Batteries 8.1. General Use only Company approved chargers to recharge monitor. WARNING: ONLY CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A NON-HAZARDOUS AREA. Caution: Switch the monitor off when charging the internal battery. Recharge the battery in the following situations: •...
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Figure 37: Charging/Comms Clip Connection 2. Connect the supplied MINI-USB to USB Cable to the Charging/Comms Clip. Figure 38: Connect Cable to Charging/Comms Clip 64171LMP Revision 3...
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 3. Connect the other end of the charging cable to the USB Power adapter (or suitable USB socket). Figure 39: Connect Cable to USB Power Adapter and the word CHARGING flash in the 4. When charging is in process, the battery symbol display.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 9. Operator Maintenance 9.1. Cleaning Caution: Do not use polishes that contain silicon or solvent to clean the monitor as these may damage the flammable gas sensor (if fitted). Do not use abrasive chemicals or strong, volatile chemical solutions as these could damage the impact-resistant casing.
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR 5. Insert a new hydrophobic filter. Note: Make sure that the locating pegs in the monitor filter recess align with the mating pinholes in the hydrophobic filter. 6. Place the filter cover over the recess and slide it towards the display until the locating lugs engage in the locating slots.
For further details contact the Company or an authorized distributor. Figure 43: PS200-LMP Auto/Bump Calibration Station 10.3. Calibration Validity The monitor’s calibration interval is 30 days.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Appendix A. Typical Operating Parameters Sensor Type Range Resolution Accuracy % VOL Gas Catalytic/Thermal 0 to 100% 0.1% ±3% (Natural Gas) Conductivity 0 to ±10% Carbon Monoxide (CO) Electrochemical 1ppm 1000ppm (of indication) Physical Properties Dimensions 4.8”...
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PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Natural Gas Measurements The monitor is used to accurately measure natural gas. The accuracy is ±3% of reading when the natural gas composition is as follows: Methane (CH ≥ 90% Ethane (C ≤ 5% Propane (C ≤...
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Appendix B. Setting the Date and Time The monitor’s DATE and TIME are automatically corrected when connected to Tablets. Accessing the Configuration Menu Mode allows the user to manually alter the monitor’s date and time. B.1. Accessing the Configuration Menu Mode 1.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Press the L button to move between menu options. Press the R button once to enter a menu option. Press and hold the R button to exit the menu and return to normal operation. B.2.1. Normal Pressing NORMAL returns the monitor to normal operation.
PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR Appendix C. Technical Support This product is designed to provide you with reliable, trouble-free service. Contact your regional technical support if you have technical questions, need support, or if you need to return a product. Details can be found at: www.teledynegasandflamedetection.com...
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