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  • Page 1 Honeywell BW™ Ultra Portable Five-gas Detector with Internal Pump...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Deactivate the Detector Navigate the Menu View Detector's General Information Reset TWA/STEL and/or Peak Readings Zero Sensors Acknowledge Alarms and Messages Latching Alarms Bump Test Perform a Manual Bump Test Set Up IntelliFlash™ Set Up Reverse IntelliFlash™ BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 3 Gas Cylinder Guidelines Charge the Battery Maintain the Battery Clean the Detector Upgrade the Firmware Firmware Downgrade Chapter 6 - Appendices Auto Detect Gas Gas Alarm Setpoints Sample Factory Alarm Setpoints Specifications Standards and Certifications Sensor T90 Ratings BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 4 Label Information BW™ Ultra Battery Label BWUltra Instrument Label Part Number Format Sensor Replacement Troubleshooting Glossary Contact Honeywell BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Warranty

    No goods shall be returned to Honeywell until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from Honeywell. The right of Honeywell to require that the buyer provides proof of purchase such as the original invoice, bill of sale, or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period.

  • Page 6: Warranty Registration

    Warranty Registration https://sps.honeywell.com/us/en/support/safety/hgas-product-registration BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Before You Begin

    In no event is Honeywell liable to anyone for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    What's in the Box Honeywell BW Ultra gas detector 1 Screen protector Battery (factory-installed) Screwdriver telescope with double end Charging adapter Quick reference guide 3m PVC tube 1 Dust porous filter 7/16" 2 fitting mini quick connector to 1/8" 2 fitting male Luer-Lock to 1/8"...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Use only Honeywell approved batteries (order number: HU-BAT (P/N: 50122982- 130) with the Honeywell BW™ Ultra detector. Using any other battery can cause an explosion or fire. The lithium battery in this product presents a risk of fire, explosion, and chemical burn if misused.
  • Page 10 CAUTION Honeywell recommends that the sensors be bump tested before each day's use to confirm their ability to respond to gas. Manually verify that the audible, visual, and vibrator alarms are activated. Calibrate if the readings are not within the specified limits.
  • Page 11 The accessories (e.g., fitting mini quick-connector to 1/8”, fitting male Luer-lock to 1/8” etc.) are not the scope of intrinsic safe certification Do not install or remove any components when an explosive gas atmosphere is present. BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 12 Éloignez les enfants des piles au lithium. Ne comptez PAS sur l’indication de sortie Bluetooth BW™ Ultra à des fins de sécurité. N’utilisez PAS le protecteur d’écran dans un endroit dangereux. Le protecteur d’écran doit être retiré dans les atmosphères explosives BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 13: Sensor Poisons And Contaminants

    Citrus-based cleaners Dish soaps Hand sanitizers Insect repellents Lubricants Methanol (fuel or antifreeze) Mold release agents Polishes Rust inhibitors Window and glass cleaners Silicone-based adhesives, sealants, or gels Silicone-based cleaners or protectants Hand/body/medicinal creams containing silicone BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 14: International Symbols

    Natural Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology. Conforms to Brazilian INMETRO Certification. Conforms to European ATEX Directives Examination for Electrical Equipment used in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Japanese Certificate Scheme. UK Conformity Assessed marking indicates conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within Great Britain. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 - Getting Started

    1. Visual alarm indicator 4. Button 7. Alligator clip 2. Exhaust port 5. Beeper Aperture 8. Pump assembly 3. Screen 6. Pump inlet 9. Charging connector and IR Interface Main Screen The start-up main screen is displayed as follows: BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 16: Screen Icons

    Pump critical fail Warning/failure/error/low Pairing failed battery Stealth mode Press button Battery - three Press & hold button levels Low battery Hole watch mode high IR LINK Hole watch mode low connection Calibration Hole watch - Oxygen bar passed BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 17 Bump test failed TWA alarm Correction factor Peak gas exposure Firmware update in Over limit alarm progress High alarm Sensor disabled This icon flashes to indicate regular operation Low alarm without any gas alarms or functional errors BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 18: Alarms

    When the detector goes into alarm, it flashes, vibrates, and produces a loud siren noise. Depending on the type of alarm, these flashes, vibrations, and noises will be different. NOTE: In Stealth mode the Honeywell BW Ultra only vibrates. IMPORTANT: Regardless, when a detector goes into alarm, always take appropriate action.
  • Page 19 Exposure Limit (STEL) Alarm Black box around gas flashes Vibrator alarm activates Alternating low and high alarm Black box around gas flashes Multi Alarm Type of alarm alternates Vibrator alarm alternates Sensor Failure Alarm is displayed BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 20 Fifteen minutes after low battery alarm activates, sequence of 10 rapid sirens and alternating flashes with 1 second of silence in between (sequence reactivates seven times) Critical Battery Alarm Vibrator alarm pulses Low Battery Powering Off is displayed and the detector deactivates BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 21 Alarm Type Description Screen Detector is in pump alarm when gas is turned off Pump Alarm during calibration. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Detector Operations

    Activate the Backlight To activate the backlight on the screen, press the button. Deactivate the Detector 1. Press and hold the button during the powering-off countdown. 2. Release the button when OFF is displayed. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 23: Navigate The Menu

    2. Select See information and press the button to scroll through the following information: Peak readings STEL readings TWA readings Bump test intervals Calibration BLE information (BLE should be enabled) LEL Correction Factor Low Alam setpoint Pairing Code Hi Alam setpoints STEL setpoints TWA setpoints BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 24: Reset Twa/Stel And/Or Peak Readings

    2. Press and hold for 3 seconds. A Zeroing process starts automatically. The screen displays all current gas measurements, highlighting entries above zero. Ambient air is applied to zero all sensors that are not CO . The screen displays all current gas measurements, highlighting entries being reset to zero. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 25: Acknowledge Alarms And Messages

    The detector can be bump tested in two ways: Apply gas from a cylinder to the sensors manually through the pump inlet. Use an IntelliDoX® module. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 26: Perform A Manual Bump Test

    6. Press the button to finish the procedure. CAUTION Honeywell recommends to bump test the sensors before each day’s use to confirm their ability to respond to gas by exposing the sensors to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints.

  • Page 27: Set Up Intelliflash

    (for example, bump tested and calibrated). In Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) use the Confidence/Compliance Beep option to change how often the detector beeps for Confidence Compliance Beep. Go to the "Settings" tab and scroll down to "Instrument User Preferences". Check or uncheck the box next to "Confidence Beep". BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 28: Select An Operation Mode

    The detector can be used in one of three modes: Essentials mode, Hole Watch mode, and Inert mode. Note: Honeywell BW Ultra always monitors gas levels, regardless of the operating mode. If the detector detects a sudden gas exposure, it will flash, vibrate, and produce a loud siren noise. A gas level alarm takes precedence over all of the detector’s other functions.

  • Page 29: Configure The Detector

    5. Then normal mode is activated. Configure the Detector You can configure the Honeywell BW Ultra detector’s device and sensor using Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC). Necessary to configure detector settings: Honeywell BW Ultra detector IR Link adapter or IntelliDoX® docking station Computer with Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) software installed.

  • Page 30: Connect With Intellidox

    Sensor Enable/Disable Calibration Gas Concentration Note: When the operator configures the Honeywell BW Ultra using Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC), Honeywell strongly recommends reviewing the detector’s settings before the operation to ensure that settings were applied successfully and comply with performance requirements.

  • Page 31: Select Pid Correction Factor

    2. Choose the Sensor Tab. 3. Use the dropdown menu to select the correction factor. 4. Select Save. 5. Once Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) has sent the correction factor to the instrument, unplug instrument from computer. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 32: Alternate Display View In Safety Suite Device Configurator (Ssdc)

    Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) in 12- or 24-hour formats. The date display can also be configured in several formats through Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC). The time/date information is retained even when the detector’s battery is being changed. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 33: Languages

    Suite Device Configurator (SSDC). Bluetooth Pairing The user can pair the Honeywell BW Ultra to a mobile device via built in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The Honeywell Safety Communicator app, installed on the mobile phone, can then show gas readings and alarms from the Honeywell BW Ultra unit that is connected. Readings and alarms can then be sent to Honeywell’s remote monitoring software.

  • Page 34: Replace A Sensor

    However, it requires a wait period of 15 minutes between calibrations and all the nests used in gang should be for BW Ultra. If it is not the case, it is highly recommended to perform calibration for NH only on the first bay.
  • Page 35 “Turn cal gas off...” message is displayed BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 36: Chapter 5 - Maintenance

    Verify the expiration date on the cylinder before use. Do not use an expired gas cylinder. Contact Honeywell if a certified calibration of the detector is required. Charge the Battery You can charge the battery using the provided charging adapter, that is certified for SELV/LVLC (isolated) with an output Um of 6.3 V.

  • Page 37: Clean The Detector

    Note: If connected to the Internet, Safety Suite DC or Safety Suite DM provides the latest firmware automatically. If not connected to the internet, click on Update and manually add the latest firmware from Honeywell's official website: sps.honeywell.com/us/en/software Download Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) from the following website: sps.honeywell.com/us/en/software/safety...

  • Page 38: Firmware Downgrade

    IntelliDoX and if after 25 minutes the process doesn't finish, open the nest and the device should show Error 141. Just press the acknowledge button and the device will be correctly updated. Firmware Downgrade Contact Honeywell if a Firmware downgrade is required. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 6 - Appendices

    STEL Toxics only: Accumulated value above the STEL alarm setpoint. Multi-gas Two or more gas alarm conditions simultaneously. Over Limit OL or -OL displays when readings are above or below the sensor detection (OL) range, respectively. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 40: Sample Factory Alarm Setpoints

    Audible alarm: 95 dB at 30 cm (1 ft.) (100 dB typical) variable pulsed beeper Visual alarm: Red light-emitting diodes (LED) Display: Alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD) Screen resolution: 160X240 pixels. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 41: Standards And Certifications

    Self-test: Initiated upon activation. Calibration: Automatic zero and automatic span. Standards and Certifications The Honeywell BW™ Ultra gas detector is in conformity with the following standards and certifications. Approvals. Approved by UL to both U.S. and Canadian Standards...
  • Page 42 I M1 Ex db ia I Ma, -20°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +50°C II 2 G Ex db ia IIC T4 Gb, -20°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +50°C (with IR sensor installed) IECEx: UL 18.0061X IEC 60079-0:2017 IEC 60079-11:2011 IEC 60079-1:2014 IEC 60079-26:2014 BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 43 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +50°C (without LEL and IR sensor installed) DEK21.0014X JNIOSH-TR-46-1: 2015 JNIOSH-TR-46-2: 2018 JNIOSH-TR-46-6: 2015 Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +50°C (with LEL sensor installed and without IR sensor installed) BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 44 RF energy that it is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). RED Compliance Honeywell Analytics Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. hereby declares that this gas detector, Honeywell BW™ Ultra, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 45 60 % LEL and the highest alarm shall be configured as latching alarm. In ISA 60079-29-1, Honeywell BW™ Ultra was tested only for IP54. Other IP ratings are not the scope of ISA 60079-29-1. Honeywell BW™ Ultra was pressure tested for 80, 100 and 120 kPa in ISA 60079-29-1.

  • Page 46: Sensor T90 Ratings

    Sensor T90 Ratings Please be advised of the following T90 ratings for the BW Ultra sensors stated below: Sensor Type T90 Ratings LEL Sensor (1LEL75C) for Methane is < 20 sec @ 20°C Oxygen (O ) Sensor: 1O2 for O is typically <15 sec...
  • Page 47 ATEX/UKEX BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 48 IECEx JPEx BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 49: Bwultra Instrument Label

    LEL and IR sensor 3. ATEX protection marking whenBW Ultra is configured with LEL and without IR sensor 4. ATEX protection marking when BW Ultra is configured with IR sensor 5. ATEX certificate number 6. BW Ultra part number and 2D barcode 7.
  • Page 50 1. IECEx protection marking when BW Ultra is configured without LEL and IR sensor 2. IECEx protection marking when BW Ultra is configured with LEL and without IR sensor 3. IECEx protection marking when BW Ultra is configured with IR sensor 4.

  • Page 51: Part Number Format

    Part Number Format BW Ultra’s explosion-proof protection type varies per the sensor configuration. The user can notice the sensor configuration with the part number format. Note: With devices Using NO or NO 4R+ Sensors, it is not possible to include analog SO...

  • Page 52: Sensor Replacement

    1 Series Analogue Sulfur Dioxide R04A-HON Sensor 5 C03-0912- C03-0912-103, manufactured by RAE Systems 50122982- MSH2ia-LS/HC/5/V/P/F (Range 0-5 or 0-100 %Vol), manufactured by Dynament 50122982- MSH2ia-LS/CO2/5/V/P/F (Range 0-5 or 0-100 %Vol), manufactured by Dynament 50122982- 2112B2015R, manufactured by City BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 53 4HYT, manufactured by City 50122982- 032-0121-000, manufactured by RAE Systems 50122982- 032-0112-000, manufactured by RAE Systems 50122982- 4HN, manufactured by City 50122982- 032-0111-000, manufactured by City 50122982- CO-AX, manufactured by Alphasense 50122982- Empty sensor, manufactured by RAE Systems BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Detector requires calibration Calibrate the detector. Missing or faulty sensor Change the sensor. Verify the setup in Safety Features and options are not Changes in Safety Suite Suite Device Configurator operating as expected Device Configurator (SSDC) (SSDC) BW Ultra User Manual...
  • Page 55 Automatic deactivation due Replace the battery. to critical low battery. Lockout on Self-Test Error is Detector automatically enabled and a sensor(s) has Change the sensor. deactivates. failed the startup self-test. Sensor(s) require Calibrate the detector. calibration. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 56: Glossary

    Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) A proprietary, Windows-based software developed by Honeywell to configure and manage docking modules, calibration, bump tests, and data logs. Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) is available for download from www.sps.honeywell.com...
  • Page 57 Using the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) method or the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH) method, an average is calculated to ensure the detector alarms when the TWA has accumulated. Volume percent concentration. BW Ultra User Manual...

  • Page 58: Contact Honeywell

    United States Honeywell Analytics 405 Barclay Boulevard Lincolnshire, Illinois 0069 USA 60069 Toll free: 1-888-749-8878 Asia Honeywell Analytics Asia Pacific 7F SangAm IT Tower, 434 Worldcup Buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03922, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 (0) 2 6909 0300 Analytics.ap@honeywell.com Europe...
  • Page 59 User Manual50122982-265 Language: English Revision G @ 2023Monday, May 8, 2023 CoE CDMX BW Ultra User Manual...

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