The sensors have a rated life of 2 years. If well taken care of, they can last longer (up to 3 years) but will require more frequent calibration. Please email FORENSICS DETECTORS if any part requires replacement. When placing the probe in the exhaust flue, ensure it remains in the hot exhaust for no longer than 2 minutes.
1. INTRODUCTION You have purchased the PROFESSIONAL COMBUSTION ANALYZER by FORENSICS DETECTORS. The detector is factory calibrated to NIST standards. This product is a Professional analyzer with graphing, color display and alarm logging. Turn ON and GO. This detector is made with a robust ATEX design using high quality electrochemical sensors.
MIDDLE button to select. Menu option selections are explained in the following sections. HOME DETECTION MENU SCREEN SCREEN The analyzer calculates COAF (CO Air Free) and Excess Air (EA) only when the O2 reading is less than 20%. FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
Home Detection Screen. Although this device does not have a “print” function, we recommend taking photo pictures of any interesting plots that may be useful for analysis. FUNCTION SET CURVE PLOT SCREEN SCREEN (Example O2 plot) FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
5. Backlight: Select the time for the screen to remain ON or Auto OFF delay. You can set it also for Never Off, so that the display always stays ON. 6. SystemInf: Summarizes alarm points, and maximum detection limits. FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
LOW or HIGH as possible so the alarms are not triggered. ALARM SET ALARM SET (select gas) (Example: O2 alarm value) Always check the alarm setting to ensure you are protected and alarm settings are as you anticipate to avoid harmful exposure levels. FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
This unit is able to transfer data to a computer for remote sampling, data logging and continuous monitoring. The detector needs to be connected to a PC. Go to www.forensicsdetectors.com and then go to our software data logging page for FD-600 instructions and associated YouTube tutorials. FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
0.5L/min to deliver the gas to the detector (i.e. via the inlet). Then press SAVE button to confirm the zero value. When complete, “SAVE SUCCESS” is displayed. MENU SCREEN Gas Zero (Example CO sensor) FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
OK to calibrate a single sensor. Again, for oxygen, don’t forget to simply use fresh ambient air 20.9%. MENU SCREEN GasCheck Example O2 sensor TIME AND DATE SetTime: Select SetTime from the Main Menu Screen. Select EDIT to make the necessary date and time changes. FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
ü Check our YouTube channel for instructional videos of this product including step-by-step calibration and data logging setup and tutorials. ü Follow best practices when selecting a combustion gas sample location for analyzing appliances. Follow local codes and appliance manufacturer instructions (i.e. NFGC, ANSI, BPI). FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...
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Ø DO NOT USE THIS DETECTOR FOR LIFE THREATENING APPLICATIONS. THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICE. BE ATTENTIVE. Ø IF REGULARLY USED, ENSURE BUMP TESTING OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK TO CONFIRM SENSOR OPERATION. IF SELDOM USED, ENSURE BUMP TESTING OCCURS BEFORE USE. FORENSICS DETECTORS www.forensicsdetectors.com...