Page 2 General description The Explo Trainer has been developed to safely train the use of a four-gas-meter in explosion hazard situations. No use is made of real gases; instead, transmitters (electronic beacons) are used to simulate a cloud of gas. As the transmitters are equipped with a field strength regulator, it is possible to simulate both large and small clouds of gas.
Dimensions of transmission points: 53 x 30 x 25 mm Dimensions of signal unit: 110 x 57 x 35 mm Weight: 390 g EXPLO TRAINER Student/Instructor Unit Casing material: ABS, PMMA Material of display window: Polycarbonate Display: graphic 122 x 32 px, white/blue...
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Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 4 Transmitters The transmitters form the source of the simulated cloud of gas. In order to control the size of the cloud of gas, all transmitters are equipped with a field strength regulator, allowing the range to be set.
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Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 5 Operation Controls and indicator on the transmitter (figure 3.2): (1) Power indicator (Red) (2) Charger indicator (Green) (3) High setting (large gas cloud) (4) Low setting (small gas cloud) (5) Charging connector (6) Power switch Figure 3.2: Controls of the Transmitter...
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Press the power button (6) briefly. The device will switch itself on and give a short optical signal (3,4) and a short beep. The device will start up and shortly show the LION logo on the display (5) (figure 3.3).
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Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 7 Measuring Use the device to “search” for gases, as one would do with a normal gas meter. The meter will display a reading if the holder enters the area of range of a transmitter, or if the Instructor has manually changed a value.
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Page 8 Switching off When in measuring mode, press and hold the button for four seconds, until the LION logo appears on the display. The device will give a brief signal (optical and auditory). When the button is released, the device will switch itself off.
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The device will switch itself on and give a short optical signal (3,4) and a short beep. The device will start up and shortly show the LION logo on the display (5) (figure 3.8). The device will then automatically switch to measuring mode.
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Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 10 Maximum and minimum measured values Display maximum measured values Press the button briefly to show the maximum measured values on the display. Figure 3.10: Maximum values display The meter will show the maximum measured values on the display (figure 3.10), and then automatically switch...
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Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 11 Setting Alarm values A1 Press and hold the mode button (6) for at least 2 seconds. The display will show “Set A1” and the values are the alarm levels for the preset lowest alarm levels.
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Press the power button (4) shortly to go back to measuring mode. Switching off When in measuring mode, press and hold the button for four seconds, until the LION logo appears on the display. The device will give a brief signal (optical and auditory). When the button is released, the device will switch itself off.
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Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 13 Charging Connect unit’s charger connector (7) to the battery charger and plug the wall adaptor in the wall outlet. If the device was powered on, it will be switched off electronically. The front green charging indicator (3) will start blinking.
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Channel and language setup In order to use more than one set in the same area, the Explo Trainer set has eight different channels. Please note that these are so called software channels; every channel uses the same radio frequency using different Device ID’s.
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Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 15 Accepting or declining settings on the Student Unit Whenever a Student Unit receives setup information from any Instructor Unit in the neighborhood, the Student Unit will ask for confirmation by showing a settings menu on the display (figure 4.2).
Explo Trainer User’s Manual Version 1.1 | 18/06/19 Page 16 Inspection and maintenance In order to ensure trouble-free training sessions, we recommended that you regularly carry out the following checks, preferably before every training session: • Inspect the system for damage to the casing or cables. Do not use the system if the cables are damaged or if the casing is damaged to such an extent that one could expect the system not to function properly or to pose a potential safety risk to the student or instructor.
Precautions and safety instructions • The Explo Trainer system is a simulation system. For reasons of safety, the system does not detect gas but ultrasonic signals. The system therefore cannot be used as a real gas meter. Do not use the...
Page 18 Frequently asked questions This section deals with the most common malfunctions and/or errors and possible solutions. If you have any doubts, please feel free to contact LION Fire Training Products. Problem: Possible solution: The Student Unit is not detecting anything from...
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