Honeywell BW Technologies GasAlertMicro 5 User Manual

Honeywell BW Technologies GasAlertMicro 5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Gas Detector 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 2 Warranty Registration Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 4 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 5 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 6 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 7 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 8 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    List of Figures 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 10 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual viii 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 11: List Of Tables

    List of Tables 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 12 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 13 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Introduction GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Introduction Note Unless reference is made to a specific detector model, the GasAlertMicro 5, GasAlertMicro 5 PID, and GasAlertMicro 5 IR detectors are referred to as GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 14 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Gases Monitored Safety Information - Read First 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 15 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR aCautions Warning: Warning: Caution: 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 16 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Warning: 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 17 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR aCautions Warning: 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 18: Sensor Poisons And Contaminants

    GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Sensor Poisons and Contaminants 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 19 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Sensor Poisons and Contaminants 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 20: Getting Started

    GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Getting Started 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 21 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Parts of the GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 22: Screen Elements

    GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Screen Elements Note If enabled, the backlight automatically activates for 8 seconds when there is an alarm condition and whenever there is insufficient light to view the LCD. Any button reactivates the backlight in low light conditions. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 23 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Buttons Buttons 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 24: Activating The Detector

    GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Activating the Detector Battery Test Note Only activate the detector in a safe atmosphere that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen. Self-Tests Note If an error message displays during the self-test, refer to Troubleshooting.
  • Page 25 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Activating the Detector Note If there is a problem with the MMC/SD card, displays. The detector then automatically continues with the self-test. Datalogging (Optional) 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 26 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note The alarm setpoints may vary by region. Refer to Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 27 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Activating the Detector Pump Test 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 28 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note Note If the automatic O calibration feature has been disabled, The pump may require a new filter. Refer to Replacing the displays. Pump Filter (Generation 2 Pump). If the pump alarm persists, remove the battery pack to deacti- vate the detector and then refer to the “Pump Operation”...
  • Page 29 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Activating the Detector Due-Lock Enabled Force Calibration Enabled Note If any sensor is overdue, Y displays continually until calibration is performed. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 30 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Bump Daily Enabled 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 31 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Activating the Detector Self-Test Pass Self Test Fail 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 32 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Battery Test Datalogger Operation (Optional) Note The MMC/SD card icon (S) displays continuously on the LCD when the card is inserted. The card is not required for opera- tion; however, if the card is not inserted the detector will not record data.
  • Page 33: Deactivating The Detector

    GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Deactivating the Detector Deactivating the Detector User Options Menu Note If A is not held down for the complete countdown, the detector remains activated. Note is not visible in the user options menu. To access this option, refer to Tech Mode.
  • Page 34 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note If no buttons are pressed within 20 seconds, the detector returns to normal operation. Exit User Options Menu Options Menu 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 35 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Backlight Due-Lock Note Note If the correct passcode is not In stealth mode, the backlight does entered, the detector deactivates. not activate. Confidence Beep Note Confidence beep is automatically disabled during a low battery alarm. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 36 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Latched Alarms Passcode Protect Note The passcode is provided separately in the supplementary booklet. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 37 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Safe Display Sensor Configuration 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 38 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Sensor Enable/Disable Note Detectors that are configured for a 1, 2, 3, or 4 gases may con- tain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 39 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Span Gas Value Note BW recommends that span concentration values be set between specific ranges. Refer to the Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 40 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual STEL Period TWA Method Note If the TWA method has been changed, the TWA, STEL, and MAX values must be reset to ensure the TWA is calculated correctly. Refer to Clearing Gas Exposures. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 41 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Resolution %Vol CO Sensors Only) Note resolution for O and ClO sensors is 0.1 ppm, while extra resolution is 0.01 ppm. option is not available for CO, O , LEL, PID, and CO sensors. Note Correction factors are not applicable to the CO sensor.
  • Page 42 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual %Vol CH (LEL Sensors Only) Correction Factor (CF) Note Corrections factors are not applicable to CO sensors. Note If changing the measurement unit from % LEL to % Vol. or from % Vol. to % LEL, a calibration must be com- pleted and the alarm setpoints changed.
  • Page 43 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 44 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note The PID sensor is not sensitive enough to detect VOCs Ben- zene, Butadiene, and Vynil Chloride before they exceed their toxic threshold limit value. The MicroDock II is still able to set the Micro 5PID/IR to one of these VOCs. In this case the Micro5/PID/IR will warn that the selection is not supported and ask if you wish to continue.
  • Page 45 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Logger Option Clock Option 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 46 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Language Selection Note The detector is shipped with the date and time set to Mountain Standard Time (MST). 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 47 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Tech Mode 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 48 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Sensors Note Toxic 1: List includes the PID and CO sensors. Toxic 2: List includes the H S/CO COSH Note sensor. If a sensor is replaced, the detector will classify the sensor as overdue for calibration. Calibrate the new sensor immediately. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 49 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Initialize Force Calibration 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 50 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Bump Daily Stealth Mode Note is enabled, the O and LEL sensors require daily bump tests whenever the detector is activated (or reactivated) following 00:00 hours (midnight). 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 51 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Options Menu Sleep Mode Note BW recommends the option be enabled when using rechargeable battery packs. Note Enabling the option may require the battery be charged more frequently. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 52 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Alarms 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 53 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Alarms 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 54 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note If the option is enabled, the detector only vibrates during an alarm; the audible and visual alarms are disabled. If enabled, during an alarm condition the Latch (latching alarms) option causes the low and high gas alarms (audible, visual, and vibrator) to persist until the alarm is acknowledged by pressing C and the gas concentration is below the low alarm setpoint.
  • Page 55 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Alarms Gas Exposures Computed Viewing Gas Exposures 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 56 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Clearing Gas Exposures Toxics and combustibles: Toxics and combustibles: Toxic only: Toxic only: Note Hold C and G for the entire countdown, otherwise the MAX, Toxic: TWA, and STEL exposure readings will not clear. LEL: Gas Alarm Setpoints Viewing the Alarm Setpoints 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com...
  • Page 57 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Alarms Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints Note Standard factory alarm setpoints may vary by region. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 58 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Sensor Alarm Note To disable an alarm, set the alarm setpoint to (zero). Stopping a Gas Alarm Note If alarms are set to latch, press C to acknowledge the alarm. The alarms will persist until the alarm is acknowledged and the gas concentration is below the low alarm setpoint.
  • Page 59 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Bump Test Bump Test Low Battery Alarm Performing a Bump Test Note Typically, the low battery alarm continues for 30 minutes before the detector automatically deactivates. Automatic Deactivation Alarm Note The Calibration icon will flash if a sensor has failed a bump test.
  • Page 60: Calibration And Setting Alarm Setpoints

    GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Guidelines Note Only use the calibration cap for bump tests and calibrations. Note Ensure the knob is securely fastened before applying gas. Do not overtighten the calibration cap. Ensure strong air currents are kept away from the exhaust side of the calibration cap, as this can affect the bump test accuracy.
  • Page 61 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Diagnostics Testing Note A generator must be used for O and ClO sensors. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 62 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Applying Gas to the Sensors Note The calibration cap and single gas calibration cap must only be used during the calibration span process. Single Gas Calibration Cap 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 63 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Calibration Procedure Note Note The arrow on the cap indicates the direction of gas flow from To bypass a step during the calibration process (after auto intake to outtake. zero), press A. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 64 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Start Calibration Note Verify that the calibration gas being used matches the span concentration value(s) that are set for the detector. Refer to Span Gas Value. Correction factors are not applied during cali- bration. Correction factors that were set prior to calibration are restored when the detector returns to normal operation.
  • Page 65 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Passcode Protect Activated 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 66 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual .Note Span sensors in the following order: • Exotics (NH , ClO , Cl , and CO • Single gas • Quad gas (H S, CO, LEL, and O • PID Auto Span Note A generator must be used for O and ClO sensors.
  • Page 67 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 68 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Successful Span 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 69 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Setting the Calibration Due Date Note If a new due date is not entered, the detector automatically resets to the previously entered number of days. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 70 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note Alarm Setpoints If a value is changed but C is not pressed within 5 seconds to confirm, the following screen displays. Note To disable an alarm setpoint, set it to (zero). 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 71 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 72 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Setting the Remaining Alarm Setpoints Finish Calibration 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 73 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Verification Unsuccessful Span 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 74 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 75 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 76 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Pump Identifying the Pump Generation 1: 116885-L3 (yellow) and 118933-L3 (black) 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 77 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Pump Generation 2: 130916-L3 (yellow) and 130917-L3 (black) 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 78 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Installing the Pump Module 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 79 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Installing the Pump Module Replacing the Pump Filter (Generation 2 Pump) Note If using the auxiliary filter on the Generation 1 pump or as an additional filtration system on the new pump module, refer to Attaching the Auxiliary Filter.
  • Page 80 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Replacing the Pump Nozzle (Generation 2 Pump) Attaching the Auxiliary Filter Note If the nozzle is damaged, replace it immediately to ensure accurate pump flow. To order additional pump nozzles, refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 81 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Installing the Pump Module Note Attaching the filter cord to the alligator clip ensures the filter remains with the detector when not in use. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 82 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Confined Space Sampling Note The detector and pump module can also be used with a sin- tered filter. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 83 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Installing the Pump Module Maximum Hose Length when Confined Space Sampling 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 84 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Datalogger MMC/SD Card Compatibility Inserting the MMC/SD Card 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 85 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR MMC/SD Card Troubleshooting MMC/SD Card Troubleshooting 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 86 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Restoring Datalog Files 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 87 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR MMC/SD Card Troubleshooting Reformatting the MMC/SD Card 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 88 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Import Datalogs to Fleet Manager II Import to Fleet Manager II Using a Card Reader Note Refer to the following minimum requirements before importing datalogs to Fleet Manager II. Minimum PC Requirements Importing from MicroDock II to Fleet Manager II MicroDock II User Manual Importing Data into Fleet Manager II”...
  • Page 89 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR View Datalog Files in Spreadsheets View Datalog Files in Spreadsheets 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 90 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Example of a Datalog Spreadsheet Note Not all columns are included in this example. Additional Toxic TWA and Toxic STEL display on a normal spreadsheet. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 91 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR View Datalog Files in Spreadsheets Note: TWA readings greater than 99 are recorded as OL. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 92 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 93: Maintenance

    GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Maintenance Maintenance Warning: Warning: Battery Cautions Warning: Charging the Battery GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Charger Instruction Sheet. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 94 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Replacing the Alkaline Batteries 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 95 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Maintenance Replacing the Lithium Battery Pack Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 96 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note Detectors that are configured for 1, 2, 3, or 4 gases may contain a dummy sensor in one of the four sensor locations. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 97 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Maintenance Photoionization Detector (PID) Clean or Replace the Lamp PID Lamp Cleaning Kit 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 98 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Replace the Lamp PID Lamp Cleaning Kit 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 99 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Maintenance Replace the Electrode Stack WEEE Battery Directive Removal and Disposal of the Battery Pack Removal and Disposal of the Coin Cell 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 100 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual Note Image above shows three of the four battery leads that must be clipped. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 101 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 102 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 103 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Troubleshooting 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 104 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 105 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Troubleshooting 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 106 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 107 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts and Accessories 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 108 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 109 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Specifications Specifications 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 110 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 111 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Specifications 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 112 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual General Specifications for Datalogger Units 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 113 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Specifications GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR Downloadable Datalogger 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 114 GasAlertMicro 5/PID/IR User Manual PID Correction Factor (CF) Library Note The Correction Factors (CF) Benzene, Butadiene, and Vinyl Chloride.have been removed from the Micro5/PID/IR 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
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