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Page 2: Table Of Contents
² Detector User Manual Contents Change History How to use this Manual Introduction Warranties and Liabilities Safety Notices Symbols Safety Notice to Users Declaration of Conformity Environmental Declaration Technical Specification Environment Detector Inlets Default Configuration Electrical Requirements General Unpacking Installation Detector Environment General Dimensions Rear Connections...
Page 3: Change History
Please review each of the following sections carefully. Thank you for selecting Peak Scientific to meet your Gas Detection needs, and should you require any further assistance or support please do not hesitate to contact Peak Scientific or Peak Partner from which you purchased your Detector.
Page 4: Introduction
H² Detector User Manual Introduction The Peak Scientific Hydrogen Detector is an extractive gas sampling system that draws a sample locally from your GC Oven to a sensor cartridge that is located inside the detector’s chassis. Our Hydrogen Detector is wall mountable and displays gas concentration, alarm, fault and status information via its backlit LCD and LEDs.
Page 5: Warranties And Liabilities
H² Detector User Manual Warranties and Liabilities The Company warrants that it has title to the Goods. 2. Subject to the provisions of this clause the Company warrants that the Goods shall comply in all material respects with any specification referred to in the Order Confirmation (as the same may be amended) and shall, subject thereto, be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lesser of a period of twelve months from the date...
Page 6: Safety Notices
These instructions must be read thoroughly and understood before installation and operation of your Peak Hydrogen Detector. Use of the Detector in a manner not specified by Peak Scientific MAY impair the SAFETY provided by the equipment. When handling, operating or carrying out any maintenance,...
Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity
• Restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by EU 2015/863. • FCC 47 CFR Part 15 class A Unintentional radiators; Conducted and Radiated emissions limits. Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by Signed: Name: Fraser Dunn...
Page 8 BS61326-1:2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement , Control and Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements. • The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 / 3032) as amended. Signed for and on behalf of Peak Scientific by Signed: Name: Fraser Dunn...
Page 9 WEEE Compliance Statement The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations SI 2013 No 3113 and or the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU apply to all electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the UK and EU covered by the scope of regulations which can be found in the Government Guidance Notes (PDF) produced by the Department for Business Innovation and skills for the UK and here for Europe.
Page 10: Technical Specification
1.8 kg (3.9 lb.) Shipping crate dimensions in cm W x D x H 40 x 40 x 15 (15.7” x 15.7” x 5.9”) Shipping weight 3 kg (6.6 lb.) Page 9 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 11: Unpacking
H² Detector User Manual Unpacking Although Peak Scientific takes every precaution with safe transit and packaging, it is advisable to fully inspect the unit for any sign of transit damage. Check ‘SHOCKWATCH’ label for signs of rough handling prior to un-packing –...
Page 12: Installation
Hydrogen leaks. The Peak Hydrogen Detector is supplied with a bracket to allow a simple way to mount the unit to a wall near the GC.
Page 13: General Dimensions
H² Detector User Manual General Dimensions The Detector must always be placed on a level surface. Failure to do so will affect the performance of the Detector. Page 12 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 14: Rear Connections
The In Line filter should be fitted, as close to the instrument as possible, on the end of the tubing which is connected to the Input port at the rear of the Detector, as shown below. Page 13 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 15: Connecting To The Gc
4. Once the stainless steel tubing has been pushed through and secured, the end of the tubing should be aimed at the inlet of the GC column. Page 14 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 16: Tubing Lengths
The length of the tubing which will be connected to the Input Port of the Detector is important and is determined by the Hydrogen cartridge used by the detector. Failure to follow these recommendations could lead to the Hydrogen Detector failing to operate efficiently. Inlet Sample Specifications: Maximum Tubing Length, m (ft.)
Page 17: Electrical Connection
H² Detector User Manual Electrical Connection Connect the Detector to the Peak Scientific Precision 500 Generator using the communication cable provided. This unit is plugged, from the ‘In’ port at the rear on the detector, into the ‘H Detector’ port at the rear of the generator, as shown below. This connection will provide the detector unit with power and allows communication between the Precision 500 and the detector unit.
Page 18: Sensor Cartridge Installation
‘on’ position and the re fit the Sensor warranty is void if the sensor cartridge is opened by unauthorised user. *The cartridge has an ‘activate by’ date that must be adhered to. Page 17 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 19 If the above steps were not performed at initial start-up, the remove the cartridge and cycle power. Once the Detector has completed the “reboot” process, install the cartridge and repeat the steps above. Page 18 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 20: Start-Up Sequence
Generator and the Hydrogen Detector. 2. Hydrogen Generator is turned on. 3. After applying power to the Peak Scientific Hydrogen Detector the unit will run go through a start-up test routine illuminating in sequence all LEDs, icons and digits of the display. The unit will then display the messages “WAIT”...
Page 21: Important Documents
INSTALLATION DATE (DD/MM/YYYY): TELEPHONE: Important Please Note: You have 1 month to register your Peak Scientific product from the date of shipment. If you wish to defer installation of your detector you must notify Peak Scientific within 1 month shipment date.
Page 22: Service Requirements
Contact Peak Service Provider. • If temperature or humidity shocks exist, precondition the F45 Stabilisation Timeout – cartridge. Cartridge has failed to stabilise. • Check background gas concentration. • Replace Cartridge. Page 21 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 23 15 seconds. • Replace Pump. • Contact Peak Service Provider. F84 Misc. Transmitter Fault – • Service or replace Detector. Transmitter is defective. • Contact Peak Service Provider. Page 22 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...
Page 24 New Taipei City São Paulo SP Brasil 107-0061 Singapore, 118223 Tel: +886 2 8226 2383 Tel: +1 866 647 1649 Tel: +81 3-6864-0468 Tel: +65-6777 1966 +886 2 8226 9499 Fax: +65-6777 1978 2013 © Peak Scientific – Rev 4 – 03/09/1...