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Galaxy GX2 Automated Test System
Automated Test System
Order No.: 10127150/04
Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO)
CR: 800000054013
MSAsafety.com
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Galaxy GX2 Automated Test System Automated Test System Order No.: 10127150/04 Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO) CR: 800000054013 MSAsafety.com...
  • Page 2 The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connect a Test Gas Source Without a Cylinder Holder Network Test Stands Removing Gas Seal for Certain ALTAIR and ALTAIR Pro Instruments Desktop Mounting Wall Mounting SD or SDHC Memory Card Option Setting Up the GALAXY GX2 System Initial Setup dana.Security Setup Home Screen General Setup GX2 Configuration...
  • Page 4 Fresh Air Filter Replacement O-Ring Seal Replacement (Cylinder Holder) Inlet Seal Replacement (ALTAIR 5/5X Gas Detector) Rubber Insert Replacement (ALTAIR Gas Detector) Technical Specifications GALAXY GX2 Default Parameters Galaxy® GX2...

  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    Silicone can desensitize the combustible gas sensor, thereby giving erroneously low readings. Use the GALAXY GX2 System only in non-hazardous environments free of combustible concentrations of gases and vapors. System use with 100% LEL or greater methane is described in chapter under Special Conditions for Use with 100% LEL or Greater Methane Calibration Gas.
  • Page 6 1 Safety Regulations encourage our customers to contact MSA regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs. ITEM WARRANTY PERIOD GALAXY GX2 Test Stand, MSA warrants that this product will be free from Cylinder Holder and Multi Unit Charger...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ALTAIR gas detection instruments. In this manual the user will learn to install and configure the GALAXY GX2 Test Stand and optional attachments, and test gas detectors. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications sections are also provided.
  • Page 8 Gas cylinder information is automatically populated without user intervention when using the RFID-tagged gas cylinders. If MSA test gas cylinders are not used, the non-electronic version of the Cylinder Holder is available. This configuration [à Figure 2 ] requires the user to manually enter cylinder parameters.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    • Optional Vehicle Module 12/24 VDC (For use in a cigarette lighter socket). NOTICE Use of a power supply not specified by MSA will void the instrument warranty and could cause damage to the GALAXY GX2 System. The Test Stand The Test Stand performs the following functions: Bump or calibration testing per user setup.
  • Page 10 Wintec The data on an SD or SDHC memory card is encoded for use with your MSA Grid account. There is also an application available on the MSA website to create a printable version of the SD card records (MSA GALAXY GX2 SD Card Reader.exe).

  • Page 11: Ethernet Interface

    Figure 5 Test Stand Ethernet jacks Software Options The GALAXY GX2 System functions as a standalone system, but an MSA Grid account provides a best-in-class user interface and data analysis toolset to quickly identify issues or concerns thatrequire user action. Users may use the free MSA Link software application and an IR dongle [à chapter 7.2...

  • Page 12: Optional Multi-Unit Charger

    RFID Tag Gas Pressure Regulator & Sensor Identification Indicates gas bottle functionality. Reads the RFID tag of the MSA Reads the pressure of the gas cylinder test gas cylinder and transmits: and transmits that information to the • Green indicates a bottle is completely Test Stand.

  • Page 13: Special Conditions For Use With Reactive Gases

    Before the first use with reactive toxic gas, condition the regulator and Test Stand with the gas, by running the calibration twice in sequence. If using chlorine, perform this procedure daily before use. If not using GALAXY GX2 Cylinder Holders: Use a dedicated pressure regulator on the reactive toxic gas cylinder (for chlorine or ammonia, use P/N 10034391).
  • Page 14 Many gases have a cross-sensitivity to other gases. Ensure that test cylinder gases do not contain other interfering gases. The GALAXY GX2 System does not support the calibration or bump testing of chlorine dioxide (ClO ) sensors due to the reactive nature of the gas. If calibrating an Altair Pro ClO , use the QuickCheck.

  • Page 15: Installation

    3 Installation Installation The GALAXY GX2 System is a simple to install system that can be desktop or wall mounted. Setup requires simple tools and just a few minutes of time. Carton Contents The GALAXY GX2 System will be shipped with the following:...

  • Page 16: Connect Units In A Bank

    Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. This manual provides steps for desktop and wall mounting. The following sections describe the proper installation for various GALAXY GX2 configurations: Connect Units in a Bank (Test Stands and Cylinder Holders) [à chapter 3.1...

  • Page 17: Connect A Test Gas Source Without A Cylinder Holder

    3 Installation 4. If connecting multiple Test Stands, remove the white gas plugs [à Figure 3 ] from all units except the farthest right Test Stand. If using ammonia or chlorine test gas, read the restriction found under chapter 2.7 Special Conditions for Use with Reactive Gases regarding the white plugs.

  • Page 18: Removing Gas Seal For Certain Altair And Altair Pro Instruments

    Test Stand to Test Stand port MSA Grid account networking port 2. If connecting the bank to your MSA Grid account, use a customer--supplied Ethernet cable and connect via the Master Test Stand Ethernet port #1 shown above. 3. If not connecting to either a network connection or a PC the interconnecting Ethernet cable must be inserted into port 1 on the Master Test Stand.
  • Page 19 4. If using MSA Cylinder Holders, the left most Cylinder Holder should have a fresh air filter attached to the top port. 5. If not using MSA Cylinder Holders, the left most Test Stand should have a fresh air filter -attached to the top port.

  • Page 20: Wall Mounting

    [à chapter 3.5 ] above be completed prior to installing on the DIN Rail. For a large configuration of Test Stands and Cylinder Holders, MSA recommends several people be used for installing or uninstalling from the DIN rail. 1. Complete steps 1-5.
  • Page 21 3 Installation Only one memory card can be used in a bank. To install the memory card: 1. Ensure that memory card is not write-protected or locked. 2. Insert the memory card into the port, located on the right side of the Test Stand [à Figure 11 3.

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Galaxy Gx2 System

    Initial Setup The first time the Test Stand is powered on an initial set of screens will appear for system configuration. The GALAXY GX2 logo momentarily displays and then the unit's version number. This is followed by the first of three required screens.

  • Page 23: Dana.security Setup

    The Security Setup is the last screen to automatically display. Setting a numeric password -prohibits unauthorized changes to the GALAXY GX2 Test Stand. A notification will be sent to MSA Grid each time a password is entered on a networked bank.
  • Page 24 [à chapter 4.5 ] of this manual. Gas Detector Datalog Download Download On or Off is shown in the top right portion of the Home screen. This setting is described in the GALAXY GX2 Setup, Datalog section [à chapter 4.5 ] of this manual. If not connected to MSA Grid, disable the datalog download sequence.

  • Page 25: General Setup

    Test Stand. A powered-on gas detector will begin to charge approximately 15 minutes after gas testing and datalog downloads are complete. GX2 Configuration Provides access to GALAXY GX2 settings. (Password screen will display if configured.) Steps are found under GALAXY GX2 Setup section [à chapter 4.2 ] of this manual.

  • Page 26: Gx2 Configuration

    The Export Data selection (5) is used to export the test records located on the SD card to a USB key if inserted. GX2 Configuration To configure the settings for the GALAXY GX2 System select GX2 Configuration [à Figure 13 ] on the Administrator screen.
  • Page 27 To return to the GX2 Configuration screen, select the back arrow t on the top left corner of the screen. The GALAXY GX2 System will reduce the backlight intensity automatically after a period of inactivity. Either select a button or insert an instrument to return the intensity to the user selected level.
  • Page 28 MUST match the set interval in the gas detector for proper operation. The gas detector interval can be checked using MSA Link Pro or on the Instrument Setup page of the GALAXY GX2. If the Mode = Bump Only or Bump/Cal on Fail, a SD memory card must be used in the GALAXY GX2 for proper Bump Overdue handling.
  • Page 29 1. If the gas detector contains a combustible (COMB) sensor, select the %volume to 100%LEL conversion for each gas type. This conversion factor is determined by regional regulations. The GALAXY GX2 System has the following %volume to 100%LEL conversions: Methane 5.0%v/v...
  • Page 30 Selecting one of these options (P) will disable the other option. The default setting is psi. • Erase GALAXY GX2 Memory erases all data on the memory card. The user will be prompted to confirm the action before erasure occurs.
  • Page 31 The Test Stand will monitor the success or failure of the gas monitor datalog download. Successful downloads are not indicated on the Test Stand. If the Test Stand is networked to a MSA Grid account, the user is alerted if the download...
  • Page 32 GX2 Gas Setup The GALAXY GX2 Test Stand can accept test cylinder gas from the optional Cylinder Holders (electronic and non- electronic) or from a user provided regulated gas source. Cylinder data can be set for up to six gas types per cylinder. The...
  • Page 33 Not all combustible gases can be used to calibrate the ALTAIR family of gas detectors. If the Comb EX selection is used, contact MSA to confirm your selected combustible calibration gas is compatible with the instrument and GALAXY GX2 System.
  • Page 34 4 Setting Up the GALAXY GX2 System WARNING! Ensure a clear path above the gas cylinder when installing or removing it. Do not place head, hands or other body parts above the gas cylinder when installing or removing it. Do not allow the gas cylinder to thread out of the gas cylinder valve when removing it from the io Dock. If the gas cylinder threads out of the gas cylinder valve, it can become a projectile.
  • Page 35 ) and connected to the PC or network router. To configure the network setup, navigate to the GX2 Configuration screen and then select Network Setup. The Network Setup screen displays. It is recommended to use a Static IP address between the Master Test Stand and the MSA Grid account.

  • Page 36: Instrument Configuration

    Port setup links the GALAXY GX2 Test Stand to GX2 Connect for the communication of calibrations, bumps, datalogs, and configurations, only if using an MSA Grid account. The default port: 5555 is also the default port for GX2 Connect. Both can be changed for your facility's network.
  • Page 37 Update Settings before removing the instrument. The Instrument Configuration screens are accessed only when an instrument is -inserted in the Test Stand. To configure an instrument, insert the GALAXY GX2 USB key and navigate to the Administrator page. Select GX2 Configuration screen [à Figure 21 ] and then Instrument Configuration.
  • Page 38 3. Set the Calibration (or Bump) Interval (Days). 4. Select Save. For proper operation, ensure the GALAXY GX2 and instrument Calibration Due intervals are the same value. ID Tab Select the ID tab to set the instrument name, company, and department.
  • Page 39 Sensor Setup The GALAXY GX2 System displays the gas types the instrument is programmed to detect. The user can enable or disable sensor settings, change span value, enable or disable alarms, and set alarm latching. Adding new sensors or changing sensor types cannot be done in the GALAXY GX2 System.
  • Page 40 Extreme caution must be used when changing alarm levels. Ensure alarm changes are properly set prior to instrument use. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. The GALAXY GX2 System will read alarm limits from the instrument and prevent entered values from exceeding those limits.

  • Page 41: Dacylinder Configuration

    Repeat the Load Settings and Update Settings steps for each new instrument that is to be changed. daCylinder Configuration The user can configure the GALAXY GX2 System to change assigned gases in each cylinder holder attached to the Test Stand(s).
  • Page 42 The Lot # and Expires fields cannot be manually entered on the Test Stand. They are populated only when using an electronic cylinder holder or from your MSA Grid account. To enter cylinder data, if not using an electronic cylinder holder:...
  • Page 43 When using the electronic Cylinder Holder, the gas cylinder expiration date is automatically read from the RFID tag. The GALAXY GX2 System can send an email notification (if configured using MSA Grid) of the pending expiration prior to the expiration date. The user must define how many weeks in advance the notification is sent. This time period is suggested to be the lead-time to replace/reorder the cylinder.
  • Page 44 The GALAXY GX2 can be used to calibrate or bump test ALTAIR 5X IR instruments with the 100% Vol Methane IR sensor. The allowable range of Methane to be used for the IR sensor is between 15% Vol to 50% Vol. MSA brand calibration gas PN 10075804, 50% Vol methane, is provided with an RFID tag for fully automated set-up.

  • Page 45: Using The Galaxy Gx2 System

    5 Using the GALAXY GX2 System Using the GALAXY GX2 System Once the GALAXY GX2 System is set up and configured to accept a gas detector, the user must complete the following steps to perform instrument tests. Turning on the System The system is turned on when the AC Power Module or Vehicle Power Adapter is plugged into the unit and a reliable power supply is provided.

  • Page 46: Running A Test

    Test button and then insert it into the Test Stand. 4. The GALAXY GX2 System will read the instrument configuration via the IR link up to 10 seconds. If the LED lights on the instrument flash red do not remove the instrument. This indicates that IR communications are in progress.
  • Page 47 [à chapter 4.5 ] to configure this feature. Reminder: Instrument datalogs can only be downloaded to your MSA Grid account when an Ethernet connection is active or via an IR Dongle using MSA Link. If the instrument is removed while the Test Stand is performing a calibration or bump the instrument will default to the last valid and retained calibration parameters.
  • Page 48 If Cylinder is Configured Incorrectly or Gas is Not Available The Test Stand will verify the instrument sensors are compatible with the gases in the cylinder(s). If not, the GALAXY GX2 System will: 1. Prompt the user to run a partial bump or calibration.

  • Page 49: Classic Mode

    If performing a manual bump or calibration on an individual sensor in a multi-gas detector, always perform the manual test after the GALAXY GX2 test is complete. If using an MSA Grid account, partial bump tests will result in the instrument being listed as "Overdue" for bump testing since not all sensors were tested.
  • Page 50 The feature permits the gas detector to be automatically calibrated on a user-defined interval. The most common use of this feature allows the user to configure the GALAXY GX2 System to automatically calibrate an instrument prior to the start of work-shift.

  • Page 51: Email Notification

    5 Using the GALAXY GX2 System If the gas detector turns on and fails the selected test the GALAXY GX2 will wake up the gas monitor at the following hour and try again. If the gas monitor fails the second test, the test stand will try once more at the following hour.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    6. If using a GALAXY GX2 System with the charging option for the ALTAIR 4/4X or 5/5X Instrument ensure the charging connection fits securely to the instrument. This properly aligns the instrument in the test stand.

  • Page 53: Instrument Records Do Not Display

    Cylinder Data Does Not Display If using an electronic Cylinder Holder with RFID-tagged MSA gas cylinders, the general cylinder parameters automatically populate. If using a non-electronic Cylinder Holder or test gas from an independent source the user must manually enter cylinder data.
  • Page 54 Cylinder Holder (number) If Status is Fail, then: -Power Supply 6V If GX2 6V power supply shows failed, try reconnecting. Otherwise, return to an Authorized MSA Service Center for repair -RFID Tag Return to an Authorized MSA Service Center for repair -Communications...

  • Page 55: System Error Messages

    6 Troubleshooting System Error Messages The GALAXY GX2 System can display a number of system errors that display on the Test Stand screen with a red error box. The error message must be acknowledged for Test Stand operations to resume.
  • Page 56 If yes, verify that: 1. Adequate gas cylinder pressure is available. 2. Verify that the instrument was in the GALAXY GX2, powered off and the charging LED was either green or red at the time specified for testing. 3. Verify that the GALAXY GX2 green status LED is lit. Otherwise see chapter 6.7...

  • Page 57: Maintenance (Cleaning And Part Replacement)

    Repair or alteration of the GALAXY GX2 System beyond the scope of these instructions by anyone other than personnel authorized by MSA can endanger persons who rely on this equipment for their safety or health and may void all warranties and approvals.
  • Page 58 7 Maintenance (Cleaning and Part Replacement) Type Gas Content Size Part Number N.A. Quad 1.45% Methane, 15.0% O , 60ppm CO, 20ppm H ECONO-CAL 10048280 10128160 Quad 1.45% Methane, 15.0% O , 60ppm CO, 20ppm H 10045035 10053022 CYLINDER Quad 2.50% Methane, 15.0% O , 60ppm CO, 20ppm H ECONO-CAL 10048981...

  • Page 59: Fresh Air Filter Replacement

    7 Maintenance (Cleaning and Part Replacement) Type Gas Content Size Part Number N.A. 60 ppm 100L 710882 40 ppm ECONO-CAL 711062 10011727 40 ppm 467897 CYLINDER 20.80% 100L 479857 Air Zero THC 100L 801050 <1 ppm 50 ppm 812144 CYLINDER 50 ppm ECONO-CAL 711074 10126429 0.625% Methane, 15.0% O...

  • Page 60: O-Ring Seal Replacement (Cylinder Holder)

    3. Place the new O-ring onto the fitting. Inlet Seal Replacement (ALTAIR 5/5X Gas Detector) Flow Errors and Calibration Failures may indicate a damaged inlet seal. MSA recommends annual seal replacement. Replace the seal: 1. Remove the stainless steel eyelet (collar).

  • Page 61: Rubber Insert Replacement (Altair Gas Detector)

    Figure 26 Rubber Insert Replacement (ALTAIR Gas Detector) The rubber inserts may degrade in the GALAXY GX2 System over time. Pull the degraded insert from the Test Stand. Replace the insert and ensure that it is firmly seated. Figure 27...
  • Page 62 7 Maintenance (Cleaning and Part Replacement) Figure 28 Galaxy® GX2...

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    8 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Specification Part Range Operating Temperature Test Stand and Cylinder Holder 0-40°C Multi-Unit Charger 10-35°C Power Input Power Module 100 - 240 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz Optional Vehicle Module 9-32 VDC Power Consumption Test Stand only <...

  • Page 64: Galaxy Gx2 Default Parameters

    9 GALAXY GX2 Default Parameters GALAXY GX2 Default Parameters Refer to the listing below for the default settings for each display screen for configuring the GALAXY GX2 System. The settings can be changed for optimal performance in the user's facility. Screen Name...

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