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The Essential Guide for
Safety Teams and
Instrument Operators
Edition: 11
December 19, 2023
Part Number: 17154993-1

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  • Page 1 Product Manual The Essential Guide for Safety Teams and Instrument Operators Edition: 11 December 19, 2023 Part Number: 17154993-1...
  • Page 2 Industrial Scientific Corporation. Pittsburgh, PA USA Shanghai, China © 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 Industrial Scientific Corporation All rights reserved. Published 2023 Revision 16 www.indsci.com/TangoTX...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview ................................43 Alarms ................................43 Warnings and failures ............................44 Service Instructions ............................47 Supplies ...................................... 47 Tango TX1 Three-dimensional Diagrams ........................... 48 Service Tasks ..................................... 50 Warranty Policy ..............................54 Limitation of Liability ..................................54 Appendix A ............................... 55 Supplemental Information about Sensors and Gases ........................
  • Page 4 Workplace Atmosphere Gas Performance ....................... 56 Contact Information ............................57...

  • Page 5: Tables And Figures

    Table 1.5 Sensor specifications ................................ 6 Table 1.5 Sensor specifications ................................ 7 Table 1.5 Sensor specifications ................................ 8 Table 2.1 Industrial Scientific recommended practices, Tango TX1 ....................14 Figure 2.1 Securing the garment clip .............................. 15 Table 3.1 Package contents ................................17 Figure 3.1 Hardware overview ................................

  • Page 7: Certifications

    Product Specifications Certifications Certifications for the Tango TX1, at the time of this document's publication, are listed below in Table 1.1. ® To determine the hazardous-area classifications for which an instrument is certified, refer to its label or the instrument order.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    The TANGO TX1 complies with relevant provisions of European ATEX directive 2014/34/EU and EMC directive 2014/30/EU. The TANGO TX1 complies with relevant harmonized standards and legislation provisions for UK SI 2016 No. 1107, No. 1091, UK SI 2012 No. 3032.

  • Page 9: Dualsense Technology

    The Tango TX1’s multi-plane sensor ports each sample air from three directions; this promotes continuous operation if one or two planes become obstructed. Since the TX1 measures gas at two second intervals, and continuously logs data every ten seconds, the data log can store approximately three months of data for a unit that is on 24 hours a day and has two installed, operational sensors.

  • Page 10: Other Key Features

    Tango TX1 DSX™ Docking Stations. ® Product Specifications Effective use of the Tango TX1 includes knowledge of the instrument's specifications and its sensor and battery specifications (see Tables 1.4 through 1.6). Table 1.4 Instrument specifications...
  • Page 11 Table 1.4 Instrument specifications Item Description Weight 126 g (4.4 oz.), typical Ingress protection IP66 and IP67 Stabilization time 60 s Operating temperature range -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F) Operating humidity range 15 to 90% relative humidity (RH) noncondensing (continuous) Pressure range 1 atm ±0.2 atm (101 kPa ±20 kPa) Instrument Drift...
  • Page 12 Table 1.5 Sensor specifications Gas type (abbreviation) Part Number Carbon Monoxide (CO) 17155161 17155161A Properties Category Toxic Technology Electrochemical ® DualSense capable Operating conditions Temperature range -40 to +50 °C (-40 to +122 °F) RH range 15-90% Performance Sensitivity 0–1000 ppm Measurement range Measurement resolution 1 ppm...
  • Page 13 Table 1.5 Sensor specifications Gas type (abbreviation) Part Number Carbon Monoxide with low Hydrogen cross-sensitivity (CO/H Low) 17155823 Properties Category Toxic Technology Electrochemical ® DualSense capable Operating conditions Temperature range -20 to +50 °C (-4 to +122 °F) RH range 15-95% Performance Sensitivity...
  • Page 14 Table 1.5 Sensor specifications Gas type (abbreviation) Part Number Hydrogen Sulfide (H 17155164 17155164A Properties Category Toxic Technology Electrochemical ® DualSense capable Operating conditions Temperature range -40 to +50 °C (-40 to +122 °F) RH range 15–90% Performance Sensitivity 0–500 ppm Measurement range Measurement resolution 0.1 ppm...
  • Page 15 Table 1.5 Sensor specifications Gas type (abbreviation) Part number Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 17155162 Properties Category Toxic Technology Electrochemical ® DualSense capable Operating conditions Temperature range -40 to +50 °C (-40 to +122 °F) RH range 15-95% Performance Sensitivity Measurement range 0–150 ppm Measurement resolution 0.1 ppm...
  • Page 16 Table 1.5 Sensor specifications Gas type (abbreviation) Part number Sulfur Dioxide (SO 17155163 Properties Category Toxic Technology Electrochemical ® DualSense capable Operating conditions Temperature range -20 to +50 °C (-4 to +122 °F) RH range 15-95% Performance Sensitivity Measurement range 0–150 ppm Measurement resolution 0.1 ppm...
  • Page 17 Table 1.6 Battery properties Battery Pack Properties Tadiran TL 5955 Replaceable 3.6 V Primary Lithium-thionyl chloride Nonrechargeable (Li-SOCl2), 1.5AH, 2/3AA Two-year run time depending on operating conditions; the amount of time the unit is in alarm; and the enablement of unit's confidence indicator, bump test due alert, calibration due alert, and gas-alert.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Recommended Practices Introduction Procedures Recommendations Introduction Gas detection instruments are potentially life-saving devices. When completed regularly, the procedures defined below help to maintain proper instrument functionality and enhance operator safety. Procedures The configuration process allows qualified personnel to review and adjust a unit's settings. Configuration.

  • Page 20: Recommendations

    Part 1: General requirements and test methods. The Tango TX1 self-test is performed automatically during the start-up process. It can be user-initiated from operation mode. Note: The use of calibration gases not provided by Industrial Scientific may void product warranties and limit potential liability claims.

  • Page 21: Instrument Storage

    After storage and before operation, prepare the instrument as you would for First Use. IRST To prepare the Tango TX1 for first use, qualified personnel should configure and calibrate the unit. EARING THE NSTRUMENT Industrial Scientific recommends that the unit be worn within a 25.4 cm (10 ") radius of the nose and mouth...
  • Page 22 For typical dirt and grime, wipe down the instrument with a clean, damp cloth; as needed, use a soap and water solution of 8 to 10 parts water to 1 part dish soap, like Dawn®. To achieve a more serious cleaning, wipe down the instrument with a bleach and water solution of approximately 50 parts water to 1 part bleach as recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  • Page 23: Unpacking The Instrument

    Calibration and bump test tubing 60.96 cm (2 ') of urethane tubing; 4.762 mm (3/16 ”) ID Reference Guide Companion to the Tango TX1 Product Manual Final Inspection & Test Report and The Final Inspection & Test Report includes these values:...
  • Page 24 Hardware Overview The instrument's main hardware components are identified below in Figure 3.1. Tango TX1 Visual alarm (or alert) Visual alarm (or alert) indicator indicators IrDA (infrared data exchange) window Sensor port 1 Sensor port 2 Case top On-off-mode button...

  • Page 25: Display Overview

    Display Overview The visual test screen depicted below shows all the indicators that can appear on the display screen. Each indicator is stationary and appears only when relevant to the task being performed. For example, in the home (gas-monitoring) screen shown below (numeric display), the following apply: the check mark indicates there are no sensor faults;...
  • Page 26 Table 3.2 Display screens, indicators, and abbreviations Process and time-based indicators The zero icon is used in combination with other indicators to communicate sensor zero information. The bump test icon is used in combination with other indicators to communicate bump test information.

  • Page 27: Start-Up And Shutdown

    Start-up and Shutdown The start-up and shutdown sequences are outlined below and feature reproductions of the display screens the instrument operator will see during these processes (see Table 3.3). Instructions accompany any display screen where the instrument operator must press a button to proceed. The instrument operator may be prompted to complete the time- and date-setting tasks during start-up.
  • Page 28 Table 3.3 Start-up and shutdown Shutdown Press and hold for five seconds. After a five-second countdown: The instrument powers off if; the always-on feature is disabled or • Countdown the always-on feature is enabled and the security code is set to 000. •...

  • Page 29: Configuration

    Instrument Preparation and Use Configuration Operation Zero, Calibration, and Bump Testing Configuration Read and understand all configuration instructions before configuring the unit. As noted in "Recommended Practices," the unit should be configured before first use, when there is a change in the installed sensor type (e.g., H S sensors are replaced with CO sensors), and as needed.
  • Page 30 • Unless otherwise noted, when no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the unit enters operation mode and the home screen is activated. Any changes made in configuration mode are automatically saved to the unit and take effect immediately. Upon next docking, settings are updated according to the unit's settings in iNet Control.
  • Page 31 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Gas-alert setpoint This screen features the status, alarm, sensor type, and configuration icons, with the measurement unit and current setting. The gas-alert setpoint is less than the low alarm setpoint. When the value is set lower than the low gas alarm setpoint, the gas-alert will notify the operator before the low alarm notification.
  • Page 32 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects One press saves the displayed value and activates the next configuration-mode screen. TWA alarm setpoint This screen features the status, alarm, sensor-type, configuration, and TWA icons, with the alarm's current setpoint and unit of measure. The alarm setpoint can be edited. Value increment = within the sensor measurement resolution Table 1.5 for more information about the installed sensor type.
  • Page 33 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Calibration gas This screen features the status, sensor-type, configuration, and calibration icons, with the current calibration gas setting in the main area. This setting reflects the concentration of calibration gas that the instrument expects to read when calibrated;...
  • Page 34 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Display style This screen features the status, “dIS”, and configuration icons, with the selected setting value displayed in the main area. This setting allows the technician to choose the display style for the home screen.
  • Page 35 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects When enabled, the unit will notify the user that the bump test is due, based on the selected option. The instrument will continue to operate. Note: When options 1, 2, or 3 are selected, the expected battery life will be reduced. Values: 0 = disabled 1 = audible chirp enabled...
  • Page 36 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Alarm latch This screen features the status, alarm, lock, and configuration icons, with the current setting displayed in the main area. The technician can enable or disable this operation-mode feature. When disabled, a unit in alarm will turn off its alarm when the gas reading is no longer at the alarm-producing concentration.
  • Page 37 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Calibration due warning This screen features the status, alarm, configuration, calibration, and warning icons. The technician can disable or enable the warning and choose the warning type. When enabled, the unit will notify the user that calibration is due, based on the selected option.
  • Page 38 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Values: 0 = disabled 1 = audible chirp enabled 2 = blue LED flash enabled 3 = combination audible chirp and blue LED flash enabled 4 = display only enabled Increments the value.
  • Page 39 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects One press saves the displayed value; a second activates the next configuration-mode screen. Country-of-origin This screen features the status, “COn” (country-of-origin), and configuration icons, with the current setting displayed in the main area. This feature automatically sets the low- and high- gas alarm setpoints.
  • Page 40 Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Values: 0 = disabled 1 = enabled Increments the value. One press saves the displayed value and activates the next configuration-mode screen. Shutdown in alarm This screen features the status, alarm, lock, “OFF”, configuration, and battery Icons, with the selected setting value displayed in the main area.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Table 4.1 Configuration instructions Screen Screen Description Buttons Button effects Increments the value. One press saves the displayed value and activates the next configuration-mode screen. After the configuration process is completed and before the unit’s first use, calibrate the instrument (see “Zero, Calibration, Bump Test”).
  • Page 42 Table 4.2 Operation instructions Screen Screen description Buttons Button effects Time display This screen displays the current time and also features the check mark and clock icons. No effect. Displays current time. Pressing again activates the next enabled operation-mode screen. Calibration date This screen features the calibration, calendar, and check mark icons, an up or down arrow, and a date value.

  • Page 43: Zero, Calibration, Bump Test, Response And Recovery Time Testing

    Table 4.2 Operation instructions Screen Screen description Buttons Button effects Clears the TWA reading. Activates the next enabled operation-mode screen. STEL reading This screen displays when the STEL reading is enabled in operation-mode. The screen features the check mark, sensor-type, and STEL icons, and the current STEL reading. Clears the STEL reading.
  • Page 44 Table 4.3 Zero, calibration, bump test, response and recovery time testing CAUTION: Calibration gases contain high concentrations of toxic gases that can pose risks to human health. To understand the potential hazards associated with calibration gas, please consult the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available on the Industrial Scientific website.
  • Page 45 Table 4.3 Zero, calibration, bump test, response and recovery time testing Calibration in progress Calibration results (pass) Calibration results (fail) To start the flow of gas, turn the regulator knob in a When the calibration is complete, the blue LED will flash, and counterclockwise direction.
  • Page 46 Table 4.3 Zero, calibration, bump test, response and recovery time testing Bump test in progress Bump test results (pass) Bump test results (fail) To start the flow of gas, turn the regulator knob in a If either or both sensors fail the bump test, the calibration due counterclockwise direction.
  • Page 47 Table 4.3 Zero, calibration, bump test, response and recovery time testing — — To stop the flow of gas, turn To remove the calibration the regulator knob in a cup, lift up from the cup's clockwise direction and tabs. Set aside or store for tighten.

  • Page 49: Overview

    Take seriously all alarms, warnings, and indicators, and respond to each according to company policy. Alarms The Tango TX1 instruments have alarms of two different intensities, high and low. Alarms are persistent: ® they turn off when the alarm-causing event is no longer detected; however, if the instrument’s alarm latch is enabled, an alarm will remain on until the user presses to turn it off.

  • Page 50: Warnings And Failures

    Table 5.1 Alarm events Alarm Level : High Gas Present S is shown.) Gas present, over-range Gas present, under-range, Gas present, high alarm STEL alarm alarm or negative over-range alarm Nongas high alarms System alarm Critical low-battery alarm Sensor error alarm (both No sensor installed (occurs after ten minutes sensors)
  • Page 51 Warnings persist until the event is resolved. In some cases, an unresolved warning will become more urgent in frequency. For example, a low-battery warning that is not resolved will change to alarm status indicating a critical low-battery condition. As with alarm events, warning events are distinguished from one another on the instrument display screen using different symbols.
  • Page 52 Occurs for ten minutes before critical low-battery alarm. Note: For additional assistance in resolving any alert, warning, or alarm, see a supervisor or contact Industrial Scientific (see " Contact "). Information...

  • Page 53: Service Instructions

    Service and Warranty Service Instructions Supplies Three-dimensional Diagrams Service Tasks Warranty Policy Limitation of Liability Service Instructions Perform all service tasks on a nonconductive surface in a well-lit area that is known to be nonhazardous. Wear grounding straps to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) which can cause damage to the unit's electronics.

  • Page 54: Tango Tx1 Three-Dimensional Diagrams

    Refer to the three-dimensional diagrams for disassembled views of the instrument and its case top assembly. Use the diagrams to identify parts, part numbers, and field-replaceable items (see Table 6.1). Figure 6.1 Disassembled Tango TX1 Figure 6.2 Disassembled Tango TX1 case top assembly...
  • Page 55 Table 6.1 Tango TX1 parts list Diagram Part name Field Part Notes number replaceable number Case top assembly 17153951 Assembly includes case top (17153952); sensor support (17159184); sensor water barriers and Case top can be replaced as a gaskets (17154219 and 17158903, respectively);...

  • Page 56: Service Tasks

    ERVICE ASKS Table 6.2 Service tasks Power off the unit before disassembling or performing any service task. Instrument disassembly — Using a torx screwdriver, Hold the case bottom near Continue to lift the case top straight up to remove it and to remove all four screws from the upper screw holes;...
  • Page 57 Table 6.2 Service tasks Inside the case top, grip the Remove any remnants of Place the filter sheet on the work surface. gasket and underlying the adhesive, filter, or Using tweezers, scrape lightly across the paper to the filter's sensor filter with the needle- gasket.
  • Page 58 Press down on the battery to secure it in the cradle. Press and hold this button for two seconds, then release it. IMPORTANT: Before removing the battery, power down the Tango. If this is not done, the instrument data log will be lost.
  • Page 59 Table 6.2 Service tasks The instrument´s time and date settings will be lost when the battery is removed from the instrument or the battery is • dead. When the instrument is next powered on, it will prompt the user to enter the correct time and date. Note: It is essential—for data log accuracy—that these tasks be completed.

  • Page 60: Warranty Policy

    Warranty Policy ndustrial Scientific Corporation’s portable Tango TX1 gas-monitoring instrument is Guaranteed for Life™. Warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use and service for as long as the instrument is supported by Industrial Scientific Corporation.

  • Page 61: Supplemental Information About Sensors And Gases

    Appendix A UPPLEMENTAL NFORMATION ABOUT ENSORS AND ASES Toxic Gases A sensor is designed to detect for and measure the presence of a particular gas, the "target gas"; however, it may also respond to other gases. When this is the case, the sensor is said to have "cross-sensitivity" to another gas, which will interfere with the target-gas readings.

  • Page 62: Marking Requirements

    Table A.2 ATEX and IECEx marking requirements ATEX markings IECEx markings Industrial Scientific Corp. Industrial Scientific Corp. 15205 USA 15205 USA TANGO TX1 TANGO TX1 DEMKO 12 ATEX 1209126 IECEx UL12.0041 Ex ia I Ma Ex ia I Ma Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Ex ia IIC T4 Ga C ≤...
  • Page 63 Contact Information Industrial Scientific Corporation 1 Life Way Pittsburgh, PA 15205-7500 USA Web: www.indsci.com Phone: +1 412-788-4353 or 1-800-DETECTS (338-3287) E-mail: info@indsci.com Fax: +1 412-788-8353 Industrial Scientific France S.A.S. 11D Rue Willy Brandt 62002 Arras Cedex, France Web: www.indsci.com Téléphone : +33 (0)1 57 32 92 61 E-mail: info@eu.indsci.com Fax: +33 (0)1 57 32 92 67 英思科传感仪器（上海）有限公司...

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