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- Page 1 G200 Analyzer Range Operating Manual G200 N20 0-1,000ppm G210 N20 0-100% QED Environmental Systems Inc. 800.624.2026 WWW.QEDENV.COM 2355 Bishop Circle West Dexter, MI 48130,USA 734.995.2547...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Notes ......................5 INTRODUCTION ....................6 The G200 Analyzer.................... 6 The G210 Analyzer.................... 7 Instrument Components - Standard Product............8 G200 RANGE OPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ........9 Optional Products ..................... 9 3.1.1 Analyzer Data Manager (Optional) ..............9 3.1.1.1 Event Log ..................... - Page 3 G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 TAKING READINGS ..................31 Preliminary Checks - Best Practice ..............31 G200 Gas Measurement Process – Best Practice ..........32 G210 Gas Measurement Process – Best Practice ..........33 CALIBRATION ....................34 User Calibration ....................34 Calibration Gases ....................
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Page 5: Manual Guidelines
Important/useful information and instructions are shown clearly throughout the manual in a note format. For example: ? Note: For further information, please contact Sales at VIASENSOR Toll Free (855) VIASENSOR, + 1 (909) 783-9472 or email Sales@viasensor.com. VIASENSOR Page 5 ... -
Page 6: Introduction
Value TWA Value The G200 analyzer is specifically designed to safety check background zone levels of N (0-1,000ppm) in medical applications. This instrument measures the long term exposure to O gas along with the TWA (time weighted average), leak detection for N O storage. -
Page 7: The G210 Analyzer
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 • Four modes of operation: personal safety - TWA 8 hour read back; room monitor – background levels, user defined times; leak mode – 1-10,000ppm fast response; and standard measuring. 2.2 The G210 Analyzer... -
Page 8: Instrument Components - Standard Product
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 2.3 Instrument Components - Standard Product G200 Model Reference: Analyzer Mains Battery Charger Mains Battery Charger Adaptors: Europe Australia Soda Lime CO Filter (G200 Only) Operating Manual VIASENSOR Page 8 ... -
Page 9: G200 Range Optional Products And Accessories
OMG200N1.24 G200 Range Optional Products and Accessories 3.1 Optional Products The G200 analyzer range has a number of optional products for purchase which enhance the usability and enable further analysis of data and reading information. ? Note: For further information, please contact Sales at VIASENSOR Toll Free (855) VIASENSOR, + 1 (909) 783-9472 or email Sales@viasensor.com. -
Page 10: Soda Lime Co Filter
The filter removes CO if present when a reading is taken. This filter should always be fitted when using a G200 instrument as any CO will cross- contaminate the N O reading. For further information please refer to section ‘8.5 – Cross Gas Effects’. -
Page 11: Instrument Accessory Products
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 3.2 Instrument Accessory Products Optional accessory and replacement parts may be purchased for the G200 range from VIASENSOR direct. Please refer to the website www.viasensor.com for further information. Description Mfr Order Code USB Lead USBLEAD2 Spare Sample Filters (pack of 5) -
Page 12: Instrument Features
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 Instrument Features 4.1 Physical Characteristics of the Instrument Panel Front View: Reference: Main Read Screen Soft-Keys On/Off Key Pump Key Key 4 – Scroll Left Key 8 – Scroll Down Menu Key Enter Key Key 2 – Scroll Up Key 6 –... -
Page 13: Panel Key Functions
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 4.2 Panel Key Functions Front Panel: Description Function Main Read Screen Where gas readings are displayed. Soft-Keys The function of the three ‘soft-keys’ on the front of the instrument panel is determined by menu options taken. Functions vary dependant upon analyzer model and from screen to screen. -
Page 14: Instrument Connection Points
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 4.3 Instrument Connection Points Top View: Side View: Top View: Gas Inlet Gas inlet point used to attach the sample tube and sample filter in order to take the gas reading. Gas Outlet Gas outlet port used to exhaust the gas. -
Page 15: General Operational Instructions
5.1 Switching the Instrument On 1) To switch on the instrument, press the ‘On/Off’ key briefly. There will be a short beep and a slight pause followed by the VIASENSOR logo. 2) The power on self-test will commence. -
Page 16: Instrument Status Icons
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 Enter Site The operator can choose upper and lowercase characters. Press the ‘Menu’ key again to choose lowercase characters. Use the numeric keypad on the instrument to select the appropriate letter, i.e. to select A ‘Key 2’, to select B ‘Key 2’ twice (just like on a mobile phone). -
Page 17: Changing Between Parameters
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 ? Note: A red backlight is displayed if the pump is stalled or the alarm is activated. For further information, please refer to section ‘5.12.2.3 Alarms’ or section ‘5.12.2.5 Flow Fail’. 5.5 Changing Between Parameters By default, the instrument displays the ‘Main Read Screen’ (for gas measurement). The instrument will return to this screen after power on or when returning from the menus. -
Page 18: Instrument Main Read Screen
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 will last 8-10 hours. When the instrument is already powered on, the operation is slightly different as the battery icon changes to a flashing plug symbol. This will stop flashing when the charge is complete. 5.10 Instrument Main Read Screen After the analyzer has been switched on and the warm-up self-tests completed (Approximately 45 minutes) the analyzer will display the following screen. -
Page 19: Enter Id Codes
The ‘Site’ (top level ID) and ‘ID’ (second level ID) fields refer to the identifier that the operator gives to a reading set before it is stored. The G200 and G210 allows the operator to enter up to 16 alpha-numeric characters which are split into two parts (to help manage the data) called ‘Site’... -
Page 20: Main Menu
? Note: Unless otherwise stated the functions and menus are the same for both the G200 and G210 instrument. 1) ... -
Page 21: Utilities
Press ‘Key 2’ to display the ‘Utilities’ menu and the following screen is displayed: G210 Utilities Menu ? Note: The ‘Utilities’ menu is the same for the G200 instrument with the exception of ‘Option 6 – Logging’. This feature is not available on the G200 instrument. 5.12.2.1 Time & Date The ‘Time &... -
Page 22: Contrast
Note: The manually set contrast setting is retained when the instrument is switched off. 5.12.2.3 Alarms The G200 range of instruments has the facility to set rising or falling alarms for the main gas channels. The alarms for each channel can be enabled or disabled independently via the ‘Alarms’ menu option. -
Page 23: Settings
Press ‘Key 1’ to prompt for ID code for each sample reading, answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ accordingly. *-Temperature: - This option is not available on the G200 range of instruments. 3-Date: Press ‘Key 3’ to switch the date format between dd/mm/yy and mm/dd/yy formats. -
Page 24: Flow Fail
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 5.12.2.5 Flow Fail The ‘Flow Fail’ option enables the operator to adjust the instrument flow fail detection point should it fail in normal operation with a clean filter. The instrument’s internal pump can be stalled when pulling against a vacuum or through a blocked filter. - Page 25 G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 Flow Fail Set-up Process – Best Practice: Make sure that you have carried out the Preliminary Checks Best Practice before commencing the Flow Fail Set-up. Refer to Section 6.1 for more information. Increase Press pump START...
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Page 26: Logging
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 5.12.2.6 Logging Data logging mode can be started or stopped via ‘Key 6 - Logging’ accessed from the ‘Utilities’ menu. Press ‘Key 4 – Start/Stop Logging’ to start and stop data logging. While in data logging mode the instrument will automatically record data at the preset intervals, including running the pump for a preset time. -
Page 27: Calibration
If the operator chooses to accept a confirmation code (12345678) must be entered to confirm that a reset is really required. 5.12.3 Calibration The G200 range of instruments is fully calibrated during manufacture and when returned for service. However, to improve accuracy between services a user/field calibration can be performed. -
Page 28: Delete All
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 1-Delete All Enables the operator to delete all the readings stored, 2-Filter Used to refine/filter the range of readings displayed by ID or date ranges. Press between two dates, after a date, before a date or all dates. -
Page 29: Goto
Note: For further information, please contact Sales at VIASENSOR Toll Free (855) VIASENSOR, + 1 (909) 783-9472 or email Sales@viasensor.com. 5.12.6 Monitor (G200 ONLY) The ‘Monitor’... - Page 30 G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 long term eight hour TWA (time weighted average) reading which is the operator’s personal exposure level to N O over their working day (often called OEL - occupational exposure limit). The TWA calculation used by the instrument is that described by the Health and Safety Executive EH20/2002 Occupational Exposure Limits 2002, where the TWA is represented mathematically by the following equation: (C1T1 + C2T2...CnTn /...
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Page 31: Taking Readings
Preliminary Checks • Do remember to always use the sample filter! (G200 Range - Best Practice) If the sample filter becomes contaminated, change it and ensure all sample tubes are clean and dry before re-use. -
Page 32: G200 Gas Measurement Process - Best Practice
Make sure that you have carried out all the preliminary checks as listed in section ‘6.1 Preliminary Checks – Best Practice’ and that the instrument is ready to take the first reading. Always use a sample filter and a soda lime filter with a G200 instrument. 3) ... -
Page 33: G210 Gas Measurement Process - Best Practice
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 6.3 G210 Gas Measurement Process – Best Practice Make sure that you have (Switch on) carried out Run a Main Read Instrument all the Clean Air Start Screen warm up preliminary Purge checks prior to taking a reading Wait for Main ... -
Page 34: Calibration
OMG200N1.24 Calibration 7.1 User Calibration The G200 range of instruments is fully calibrated during manufacture and when returned for service. However, to improve accuracy between services a user/field calibration can be performed. This section sets out the correct procedures to achieve an accurate user calibration. -
Page 35: Calibration Equipment
The diagram below displays the regulator and tubing equipment for user calibration: • Certified calibration gas in 58 liter gas canisters is supplied with the VIASENSOR calibration kit. Please refer to the VIASENSOR website www.viasensor.com for further information. -
Page 36: Zero Calibration
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 7.5.1 Zero Calibration For maximum accuracy it is recommended that the measurement channel is zeroed using bottled gas (certified 100% N ). However, if nitrogen gas is not available the optional soda lime CO filter kit can be fitted to the gas inlet. This allows the user to... -
Page 37: Reset Factory Settings
7.7 Calibration Record The G200 instruments have the facility to log user calibrations via the ‘Event Log’. This can be used as an aid in ensuring that gas measurements are valid and accurate. -
Page 38: Recommended Gases For Calibration
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 Failed user zero for selected Type (N or Air) and Reading Failed user span for selected Target Value, Gas Reading Failed user span for selected Target Value, Gas Reading Return to factory settings ? Note: If the calibration failed, then try again using a longer purge time or different target gas. -
Page 39: G200 Range Calibration - Best Practice
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 7.9 G200 Range Calibration – Best Practice Main menu Attach tubing and Go on to the Zero with N or 2 START select Field calibration gas Zero gas Zero with Air? -
Page 40: Problem Solving
This section outlines various warning and error messages which the operator may receive during general operation of the instrument. For further assistance please contact Technical Support at VIASENSOR at +1 (909) 783-9472 Ext. 7130. 8.1 Warnings and Errors When switched on the instrument will perform a predetermined self-test sequence taking approximately 15 seconds. -
Page 41: Self-Test Warning Messages
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 8.3 Self-test Warning Messages The following warnings may be displayed during the self-test period when the instrument is switched ON. Warning Description Check Memory The instrument only has space to store less than 50 readings before it is full. The exact number can be checked using the ‘View Readings’... - Page 42 G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 VIASENSOR Page 42 ...
- Page 43 Department. Depending on the type of error it may be possible to correct the configuration file and import it back into the instrument. For further assistance please contact Technical Support at VIASENSOR at +1 (909) 783-9472 Ext. 7130. VIASENSOR Page 43 ...
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Page 44: User Calibration Trouble Shooting
User calibration has two operations and each may be performed individually, however for a complete user calibration both must be completed. Factory Calibration (Curve 1) The G200 instruments are ‘Factory’ calibrated and stable. VIASENSOR Page 44 ... -
Page 45: Cross-Gas Effects
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 Zero Calibration (Curve 2) This corrects the entire curve for lamp and filter variations caused by aging and user induced drift due to dirt etc. If done correctly there is often no need to complete a span calibration. -
Page 46: Hardware Reset
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 ? Note: To compensate for the influence of CO on the N O it is important the Zero and O Span calibrations do not contain CO CO Cell: Carbon monoxide is measured by an electrochemical gas sensor. It is not affected by the... -
Page 47: Service
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 Service The G200 and G210 instruments should be regularly serviced to ensure correct operation and accurate readings. The manufacturer recommends a full service and recalibration every 12 months. Depending on usage the O cell should be replaced every 2-3 years. The CO cell will require replacement after 1 or 2 years again depending on usage. -
Page 48: Warranty Policy
12 months from the date of the shipment to the user. During this period VIASENSOR will repair or replace defective parts on an exchange basis. The decision to repair or replace will be determined by VIASENSOR. -
Page 49: Technical Specification
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 11.0 Technical Specification 11.1 G200 G200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION POWER SUPPLY Battery type Li Ion Battery life >10 Hours (8 hours with pump) Battery lifetime >300 Cycles Battery charger 5v DC external power supply and internal charging circuit Charge time <3 Hours... - Page 50 Gas sample filters User replaceable PTFE water trap filter G1.10 - Soda lime filter (CO2 scrubber) ? Note: Due to VIASENSOR’s continuous program of improvement, this specification is subject to change without prior notice. VIASENSOR Page 50 ...
- Page 51 G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 11.2 G210 G210 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION POWER SUPPLY Battery type Li Ion Battery life >10 Hours (8 hours with pump) Battery lifetime >300 Cycles Battery charger 5v DC external power supply and internal charging circuit Charge time <3 Hours...
- Page 52 Liquid crystal display, 128 x 64 pixel With RGB LED back-light Gas sample filters User replaceable PTFE water trap filter ? Note: Due to VIASENSOR’s continuous program of improvement, this specification is subject to change without prior notice. VIASENSOR Page 52 ...
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Page 53: Event Log
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 12.0 Event Log The following events are recorded in the instrument’s event log. The event log can only be downloaded using the additional Analyzer Data Manager software. Please refer to the Analyzer Data Manager software manual for further details. - Page 54 G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 User calibration set zero failed Target, Reading User calibration set span failed Target, Reading Attempt to store when readings memory full Readings memory nearly full Limit, Actual Flow fail current limit exceeded Limit, Actual Automatic power off...
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Page 55: Certificate Of Calibration
G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 13.0 Certificate of Calibration A certificate of calibration is supplied at the time of purchase and updated when the instrument is serviced. For example: VIASENSOR Page 55 ... -
Page 56: Important Notice To All Customers
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING The wheelie bin symbol now displayed on equipment supplied by VIASENSOR signifies that the apparatus must not be disposed of through the normal municipal waste stream but through a registered recycling scheme. Federal, State and Local Municipalities with the support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are increasingly enacting laws and regulations with the fundamental aim of reducing the environmental impact of electrical and electronic equipment at the end of its life. -
Page 57: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
OMG200N1.24 15.0 EC Declaration of Conformity Products • G200 range of gas analyzers VIASENSOR declares that the item(s) described above is/are in compliance with the following standards: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 50270 :2006 Electromagnetic compatibility. Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen. -
Page 58: Glossary Of Terms
‘Area’ is the soft-key used to begin operating in area or room monitoring mode. This mode automatically stores a rolling average N reading every 15 minutes. G200 only. Backlight LED illumination of the LCD display, turns off after 30 seconds, pressing any key relights the display. - Page 59 Firmware is the name given to the analyzer’s internal software. This can be programmed using the re-flash command on Analyzer Data Manager. The latest software release can be downloaded from the VIASENSOR website. It is also automatically updated when the analyzer is returned for servicing. General warnings Displayed throughout the documentation with a warning symbol.
- Page 60 ‘Person’ is the soft-key used to begin operating in personal safety monitoring mode. This mode automatically stores an average N O reading every 15 minutes. G200 only. Parts per million. Predetermined Set up prior to use via Analyzer Data Manager software.
- Page 61 G200 Analyzer Range OMG200N1.24 analyzer is switched on and lasts approximately 30-40 seconds. Warranty The instrument is guaranteed against defect in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment to the user and is subject to the recommended service and recalibration requirements.
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