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- Page 1 POLI Multi-Gas Detectors MP400, MP400P, MP400S & MP400H User’s Guide Rev 1.33 August, 2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
POLI User’s Guide Contents 1. General Information ..........................5 1.1 Main Features ..............................5 2. Battery ..............................6 2.1 Battery Charging ..............................6 2.2 Battery Status ..............................6 2.3 Battery Replacement ............................6 3. User Interface ............................7 3.1 Displays and Keys ..............................7 3.2 Alarm Overview .............................. - Page 3 POLI User’s Guide Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using, maintaining or servicing this product. The product will perform as designed only if it is used, maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The user should understand how to set the correct parameters and interpret the obtained results.
- Page 4 POLI User’s Guide WARNINGS ! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Page 5: General Information
POLI User’s Guide General Information The POLI multi-gas detectors (MP400 & MP400P) offer 4- or 5-gas monitoring of oxygen (O combustible (LEL) gases, toxic gases, carbon dioxide (CO ), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The MP400 is a diffusion sampling model with standard O , LEL, carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H S) configuration. -
Page 6: Battery
POLI User’s Guide Battery Fully charge the POLI battery upon receiving the instrument and before each day’s use. The Li- ion battery is charged using a Micro-USB cable. NOTE: Any locally-obtained USB A to Micro B USB cable works for charging, but does not work for communication with mPower Suite configuration and data transfer software. -
Page 7: User Interface
POLI User’s Guide User Interface The POLI user interface consists of two keys, four sensor sockets, one large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), eight alarm LEDs, one buzzer, and two vibration alarms. (pump models) (Gas inlet/outlet diffusion models) 3.1 Displays and Keys The LCD provides visual information that includes real-time gas readings, sensor types, datalog / battery / pump / wireless status, and others. -
Page 8: Alarm Overview
POLI User’s Guide 3.1.1 Status Indicator Icons Along the top of most screens are status icons that indicate whether a function is operating and/or its strength or level. Icon Function Wireless signal strength at 0-5 level Pump status (pump versions only) Datalogging enabled (cannot turn off) Battery voltage status Man-down alarm enabled... -
Page 9: Basic Operation
POLI User’s Guide Alarm Types and Priority Alarm Type Red LED Buzzer Vibrator Panic Alarm 1 Flash/sec Multi-Tone Long Beep 1 Vibration/sec Man-Down Alarm 1 Flash/sec Multi-Tone Long Beep 1 Vibration/sec Over-range Alarm 3 Flashes/sec 3 Beeps/sec 1 Vibration/sec High Gas Alarm 3 Flashes/sec 3 Beeps/sec 1 Vibration/sec... -
Page 10: Active Sensor Displays
POLI User’s Guide 4.3 Active Sensor Displays The POLI is a flexible platform with four sensor sockets that allows use of anywhere between one and five sensors, the latter with a dual toxic gas sensor. When one or more sensors is either not installed or turned off, the display only shows the installed, active sensors: 4.4 Pump Status During normal operation, the pump icon alternately shows inflow and outflow. -
Page 11: Main User Menu
POLI User’s Guide WARNING! If any of the alarms do not respond to this test, check the Alarm Settings in Configuration Mode to see if the alarms have been turned off. If any of the alarms is enabled but not functional, do not use the instrument. - Page 12 POLI User’s Guide 4.6.2 Left-Cycle Main Menu The Left-cycle information sequence is shown below. REAL-TIME READINGS [+/OK] ↓ Test LED/Buzzer/Vibration Alarms ↓ High Alarm CO(ppm) H2S(ppm) 15.0 O2(%) LEL(%LEL) 23.5 [[ /↓]] [+/OK] Skip Exit ↓ 3 sec No Action Low Alarm CO(ppm) H2S(ppm) 10.0...
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Page 13: Configuration Mode
POLI User’s Guide Pressing the Left [+/OK] key once first tests all the alarms and then automatically cycles through displaying the High and Low Alarm Limits and Cal and Bump information for all the sensors installed. If the Cal or Bump intervals are turned off (set to zero), the last Cal or Bump Dates are shown. -
Page 14: Navigating Configuration Mode To Edit Parameters
POLI User’s Guide 5.3 Navigating Configuration Mode to Edit Parameters After entering Config Mode, the calibration menu is displayed first. Press [ /↓] to step (→) through the menus and [+/OK] (Enter) to enter a menu to edit the parameters in its submenu. 5.3.1 Menus and Sub-menus Configuration Mode menus and sub-menus are organized as shown here: Calibration... - Page 15 POLI User’s Guide 5.3.2 Navigating Lists There are two types of menus in Configuration Mode: 1) those that ask for selection from a list and 2) those that ask for a numerical value to be entered. Simple lists and those with radio buttons are used when only one option can be selected.
- Page 16 POLI User’s Guide 5.3.2.3 Radio Button Lists Radio buttons are used when only a single item in the list can be selected, and there are no blue further sub-menus. When a radio button list appears, follow the numbered sequence in shown below.
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Page 17: Calibration And Bump Testing
POLI User’s Guide 5.4 Calibration and Bump Testing Use this menu to perform zero or span calibration for one or more sensors, bump test the sensors and alarms for function, and change the span gas concentration. The POLI should be calibrated on the first day of use and at regular intervals not to exceed 180 days, depending on use and exposure to particulates, contaminants and sensor poisons. - Page 18 POLI User’s Guide 5.4.1 Calibration Set-Up 5.4.1.1 Span Gas Selection The gas concentration chosen for span calibration and bump testing should be near the middle to upper range of the concentrations expected to be measured. If the possible gas concentrations are unknown, choose a gas concentration near the upper end of the sensor’s range, or near the highest exposure limit (e.g., TWA, STEL or Ceiling) of concern.
- Page 19 POLI User’s Guide Pumped Instruments Luer fitting Fixed-flow regulator with >0.5 to Demand-flow or 0.5 LPM 1.0 LPM flow using T-connector fixed flow regulator Diffusion Instruments. Diffusion instruments have a black cap covering the Luer connector to protect the unit from dirt and moisture. This cap must be removed to attach the Luer fitting and connected tubing leading to the gas supply.
- Page 20 POLI User’s Guide 5.4.2 Fresh Air (Zero) Calibration Air calibration should precede span calibration and be done in clean air with 20.9% oxygen (and 400 ppm CO , if this sensor is installed). This procedure determines the zero points of most sensors and the span calibration for the oxygen sensor.
- Page 21 POLI User’s Guide Span Calib Span Calib 50 ppm 15 ppm ---- ---- Start 50 %LEL ---- ---- Change Start Abort Abort Gases that are not available as mixtures must calibrated individually by de-selecting all other sensors. When calibrating sensors for cross-reactive gases such as chlorine and ammonia or chlorine dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, be sure to allow a few minutes between calibrations for the previous gas to clear and toxic gas sensor readings to return to zero.
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Page 22: Measurement
POLI User’s Guide 5.5 Measurement Use this menu to enable or disable sensors and to set gas concentration units. Note that the Measurement Gas type for PID and LEL sensors can only be selected using mPower Suite. 5.5.1 Enable/Disable Sensor Sensors can be disabled if they are not needed for a particular application, or if a sensor fails but the other sensors still provide useful readings. -
Page 23: Alarm Settings
POLI User’s Guide 5.6 Alarm Settings Use this menu to change alarm limits, select alarm devices, enable a heartbeat light and enter Man-down alarm parameters. 5.6.1 High, Low, STEL and TWA Alarm Limits In the ‘Alarm Setting’ menu, select the desired alarm type and enter the values for each sensor as described above in Section 5.3.3. -
Page 24: Datalog
POLI User’s Guide WARNING! The Man-Down feature cannot detect a worker in distress in all situations even if they have collapsed. The Man-Down function should not be used to supplant other safety precautions. 5.6.4.1 Man-Down On/Off The Man-Down On/Off function has 4 settings: •... -
Page 25: Monitor Set-Up
POLI User’s Guide 5.7.2 Datalog Interval The default interval is 60 seconds, and can be changed in a range of 1 to 3,600 seconds. 5.7.3 Datalog Sensor Selection This menu allows selection of which sensors are included in the datalog. The entire list of installed sensors is shown, and they can be individually selected or de-selected. - Page 26 POLI User’s Guide NOTE: A different Pump Stall Threshold must be set for each pump speed. The instrument remembers the corresponding thresholds so that the user does not need to re-set the threshold each time the pump speed is changed. NOTE: The current (I) value depends on the Pump Speed, the condition of the inlet filter, and the firmware version.
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Page 27: Wireless Set-Up (Msquad And Mplatoon)
POLI User’s Guide 5.8.9 Clock Set-up The Clock Set-up menu is used to adjust the date and time as for any numerical inputs (see Section 5.3.3). The date is in Month-Day-Year format and the clock is in 12-hour format. The clock can also be set to synchronize with the PC, if that option is enabled using mPower Suite. -
Page 28: Data Communication
POLI User’s Guide 6. Data Communication The mPower Suite software can be used to 1) download logged data, 2) upload configuration parameters to the instrument, 3) display readings on a PC and download in real time and 4) upgrade the instrument firmware. mPower Suite and instrument firmware can be downloaded from our website at https://www.mpowerinc.com/software-downloads/ Micro B (5-Pin) - Page 29 POLI User’s Guide 6.1.1 Configuration Details These items can be set up using mPower Suite and are not accessible in the instrument Configuration Mode or are easier to manage in mPower Suite. • Bump and Calibration due notifications can be set under the Summary tab in the far right panel.
- Page 30 POLI User’s Guide • Calibration Gas and a Measurement Gas can be selected from a list of a few hundred compounds for PID and Pellistor LEL sensors. If Measurement and Cal Gas are different, a correction factor is calculated and applied to make the sensor display in concentration equivalents of the measurement gas.
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Page 31: Datalog And Event Retrieval
POLI User’s Guide 6.2 Datalog and Event Retrieval • To download the datalog from the instrument to the PC, select “Download Log”. This process can take several minutes because datalogging is always on and large files can be created. The datalog files will appear under the “Datalog” tab on the top of the screen. Below is a sample screen of datalog information listing sample time and instantaneous readings. - Page 32 POLI User’s Guide mPower Suite Event Information Log Screen mPower Suite Event Warning Log Screen...
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Page 33: Real-Time Data
POLI User’s Guide 6.3 Real-Time Data • This function requires mPower Suite version 1.1.0.114 or later. • To display a list of readings in real time, click on the “Real-time Data” tab on the top of the screen. Enter the desired reading time interval, select a folder on the PC for storing the data, and create a file name. -
Page 34: Poli Monodock Operation
POLI User’s Guide 7. POLI MonoDock Operation 7.1 MonoDock Cal/Bump Procedures • This function requires mPower Suite version 1.1.0.137 or later. • The MonoDock comes in two versions, one for POLI Pumped monitors and one for POLI Diffusion monitors. Pumped versions preferably use a demand flow regulator to connect the gas, but a fixed-flow regulator of 0.5 LPM can be used. -
Page 35: Monodock Data Download And Calibration Certificates
POLI User’s Guide shortly after the Cal or Bump is complete. • Push Cal [5] to initiate calibration or Bump [6] to run a bump test. The LED should blink green for about 3 min. during calibration or 1 min. during a bump test. •... -
Page 36: Maintenance
POLI User’s Guide mPower Suite MonoDock Cal/Bump Log Screen POLI Calibration Certificate Generated using MonoDock 8. Maintenance The POLI requires little maintenance, aside from daily battery charging (see Section 2), regular filter replacement, and sensor replacement as needed (1 to 3 years depending on sensor and use conditions). -
Page 37: Removing Or Replacing Sensor Modules
POLI User’s Guide IMPORTANT! A pumped POLI should not be calibrated or operated without a filter. Operation without a filter may damage the instrument. The only exception to this requirement is for use with reactive gases that may be partially lost on the filter. 8.2 Removing or Replacing Sensor Modules WARNING! Replace sensors only in non-hazardous locations. -
Page 38: Cleaning Or Changing Pid Sensor Detector Or Lamp
POLI User’s Guide 8.3 Cleaning or Changing PID Sensor Detector or Lamp 8.3.1 PID Lamp Cleaning Procedure 1. Pry off the PID sensor cover using a small flathead screwdriver. 2. Put on finger gloves and pull out lamp. Replace lamp or clean window as described below. 3. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
POLI User’s Guide 9. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Reasons: Cannot turn on power after Defective USB cable or charging circuit. Defective battery. charging the battery Solutions: Try charging the battery again. Replace USB cable or charger. Solutions: Lost password Call Technical Support at (408) 320-1266 Reasons: Buzzer and/or other alarms disabled. -
Page 40: Technical Specifications
POLI User’s Guide 10. Technical Specifications All specifications and listed sensors are subject to change without notice. Please check for updates at www.mpowerinc.com... -
Page 41: Recommended Gas Span Concentrations
POLI User’s Guide Recommended Gas Span Concentrations Note: Use balance gas of air if available, otherwise use nitrogen balance gas Sensor Resolution-Range Calibration Gas 1-10000 ppm 100 & 1000 ppm Isobutylene if 3-pt cal 1-2000 ppm 100 ppm Isobutylene 0.01-200 ppm 10 ppm Isobutylene LEL/O /CO/H... -
Page 42: Default Alarm Limits And Span Settings
POLI User’s Guide Default Alarm Limits and Span Settings Sensor Resolution-Range Span High STEL (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) 1-10000 ppm 100 & 1000 1-2000 ppm 0.01-200 ppm Oxygen (O 0.1-30%Vol 19.5 23.5 Pellistor or NDIR 1-100%LEL Combustibles (LEL%) NDIR Dual Range CH 1-100%LEL 50%LEL &... -
Page 43: Technical Support And Mpower Contacts
POLI User’s Guide Technical Support and mPower Contacts mPower Electronics Inc. 3046 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: (408) 320-1266 Fax: (669) 342-7077 info@mpowerinc.com www.mpowerinc.com...
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