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- Page 1 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Best Practice ..............................24 User Calibration ..............................24 Affinity Pairing ..............................26 Reading Process ............................. 26 Main Menu..............................26 Creating IDs in the field ............................26 Sampling from a QED Orifice Plate ........................26 OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 2 of 51... - Page 3 Cleaning and Decontamination .......................... 43 ACCESSORIES AND SPARES ............................. 44 Modules ................................44 Accessories................................. 45 QUICK LINKS ................................47 QED Downloads ..............................47 i-Q Help ................................47 Patent Information............................. 47 WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................ 48 OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 3 of 51...
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Page 4: Manual Guidelines
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO MANUAL GUIDELINES Any general symbols used on the product can be found in the table below: Symbol Description Symbol Description By placing the CE marking on a By placing the UKCA marking on a product a manufacturer is product a manufacturer is declaring, on their sole... -
Page 5: Models
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO MODELS i-Q SERIES GEM PRO 2813 0518 Ex ib IIA T1 Gb 801503 (Ta = -10°C to +45°C) CLASS 1, ZONE 1, AEx ib ExVeritas 23ATEX1559X IIA T1 ExVeritas 23UKEX1560X (Ta= -10°C to +45°C) IECEx EXV 23.0013X Figure 1 –... -
Page 6: Affinity
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO AFFINITY Affinity 2813 0518 Ex ib IIA T1 Gb 801503 (Ta = -10°C to +50°C) CLASS 1, ZONE 1, AEx ib ExVeritas 23ATEX1396 IIA T1 ExVeritas 23UKEX1397 (Ta= -10°C to +50°C) IECEx EXV 22.0051 Marking plate Specific Conditions of Use: None... -
Page 7: Warnings
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO WARNINGS The following warnings are for this equipment's setup, use, maintenance, and repair. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable. - Page 8 Any damage to the equipment that could affect the integrity of the IP65 rating, must be reported to the manufacturer. For i-Q only: • Use only with battery pack QED PMMPB. • ® Use only with Energizer CR2032 battery (QED part number iQ-COINCELL).
- Page 9 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO WARNING TOXIC FUMES HAZARD The i-Q Series of gas instruments can be used for measuring gases from landfill sites and biogas plants. Toxic gases can cause serious injury or death if inhaled. • Read Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to know the specific hazards of the gases you are using. •...
- Page 10 • Repair of this equipment shall be carried out following the applicable code of practice. • Check equipment for damage before each use. Contact QED or our distributors if there are concerns. • When the battery is ready for disposal, it must be disposed of under the ordinance of the local authority and not disposed of through general waste.
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Page 11: Key Features
GEM and GEM PRO KEY FEATURES The Landtec i-Q series of gas instruments is a revolutionary change in portable gas analysis. Building upon the highly popular 5000 Series platform, the i-Q series introduces an intelligent modular design to deliver tangible benefits for your business: •... -
Page 12: Gem Vs Gem Pro
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO GEM VS GEM PRO OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 12 of 51... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OPERATION i-Q CONTROLS Figure 2 – i-Q Controls Reference Description Reference Description Power on/off Touchscreen on/off Help Cursor keys Menu Select key Exit Status indicator LED Accept / Next Side Hotkeys Pump on/off 5” color touchscreen OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 13 of 51... -
Page 14: Gas Ports And Connectors
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO GAS PORTS AND CONNECTORS Figure 3 – i-Q Features Reference Description Reference Description Gas Inlet / Static Pressure Battery pack Differential Pressure Rear case System Pressure Stylus and holder recess Gas outlet Stylus tether anchor point Charging socket I/O plate OMiQGEM-L Issue.02... -
Page 15: Battery And Charger
PCB. • The i-Q Series is supplied with a rechargeable battery pack (QED part number PMMPB). Charging of the battery pack can be undertaken while the battery is fitted or removed from the instrument. To charge the battery pack, QED charger iQ-3.9 must be used and charging must be in a safe area. -
Page 16: Affinity (Wireless Probe)
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO AFFINITY (WIRELESS PROBE) To prevent fire and explosion: • Do not open in a hazardous or potentially explosive area. • Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights or cigarettes. • ® Only use AA Type Energizer L91 batteries. - Page 17 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Figure 5 – Affinity Reference Description Reference Description Status indicator LED Battery Cover ® Power on/off (2-second press) Batteries (AA Energizer Lithium L91) Protective caps OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 17 of 51...
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Page 18: Starting The I-Q
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO STARTING THE i-Q iQV03 1) Power on the i-Q by holding the power key for 2 seconds. Note: You may be prompted to set the Time and Date if it is the instrument’s first turn-on or the battery has been disconnected for more than 10 minutes. -
Page 19: Affinity
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO AFFINITY Sequence Color Status Green flashing Discovery mode Blue flashing Paired with device Red flashing Low battery Red rapid flashing Critical battery Yellow Firmware update in progress MAIN READING SCREEN iQV04 Figure 6 – i-Q GEM Reading Screen Reference Description Reference... -
Page 20: Status Bar
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO STATUS BAR The Status Bar has icons that give indications of warnings, errors, and other useful or important information: Icon Description Reference Description Help screen available WIFI strength Memory: low / critical / full Location: unknown / strength Pump flow: OK / Failed Touchscreen disabled... - Page 21 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO iQV07 iQV08 iQV09 OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 21 of 51...
- Page 22 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO iQV10 OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 22 of 51...
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Page 23: Special Actions
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO SPECIAL ACTIONS During a reading process, Specials Actions are accessed from the right-side hotkeys. They include: • • Restart Process Zero transducers • • Take System Pressure Enter Temp(erature) • • Answer Questions Enter Flow •... -
Page 24: Gas Sampling
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO GAS SAMPLING BEST PRACTICE iQV05 1) Use an in-line ‘water trap’ on the inlet tube to avoid liquid entering the i-Q 2) Change the internal PTFE filters as required as part of a regular maintenance schedule, see Water Filters. - Page 25 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO You can edit and create custom gas mixtures directly on the i-Q or upload from GAMSoft. Select ‘User Calibration’ from the main menu. Gas Mix – Select gas mix, edit and start calibration Restore to Factory Calibration – Removes user calibration and returns to factory settings History –...
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Page 26: Affinity Pairing
Note: If adding an ID in the field, when downloading readings in GAMSoft, you will be asked whether you would like to include this new ID in your site. SAMPLING FROM A QED ORIFICE PLATE To prevent fire and explosion: •... - Page 27 Figure 7 best describes the setup for connecting an i-Q instrument to a QED Wellhead with QED Orifice Plates. Note: Other wellheads and flow devices may require a different setup arrangement. For further information please contact Technical Support at QED on: QED Environmental Systems Ltd.
- Page 28 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Figure 7 – i-Q Setup OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 28 of 51...
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Page 29: Taking A Reading
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO TAKING A READING To prevent fire and explosion: • Do not charge or open in a hazardous or potentially explosive area. • Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights or cigarettes. To prevent inhalation of harmful gases: •... - Page 30 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Flow Chart 2 OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 30 of 51...
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Page 31: Maintenance
Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. To avoid misuse hazards: • Do not alter or modify the equipment outside of any instructions provided by QED. • Only QED-approved components are to be used as replacement parts. Alternatives may void agency approvals and create safety hazards. -
Page 32: I-Q Series
GEM and GEM PRO i-Q SERIES Note: The i-Q Series consists of many replaceable parts. Any replaceable part must be supplied by QED or an authorized representative and will come with a specific set of instructions for its replacement. For technical support, please contact QED or an authorized representative. -
Page 33: Water Filters
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Note: In the event of malfunction or damage, please contact QED or an authorized representative. Note: For further information please contact Technical Support at QED on: QED Environmental Systems Ltd. QED Environmental Systems, Inc. -
Page 34: Modules
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO MODULES iQV15 CASE BACK REMOVAL To prevent inhalation of harmful gases: • All module bays must have a module or bypass module present. The i-Q instrument contains modules that can be changed by the customer without the need to return the instrument for servicing or replacement. - Page 35 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO 6) Using the supplied tool, select the Phillips No. 1 screwdriver and remove the 8 screws from the case back and gently remove the case back from the case front to have access to the internals of the i-Q. Figure 11 –...
- Page 36 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO MODULE BAY POSITIONS Some modules must always be located in a particular bay, whilst others can fit in multiple bay positions. The bay numbers are indented on the plastic beside each bay position. Use the guide below when changing modules. Infrared Bench Module CO/H Compensated Module...
- Page 37 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO REPLACEMENT PROCESS REMOVAL The modules are locked in position using ¼ turn locking screws, as indicated by the information label, see below. Modules in the locked position are identified by screw head slots in the vertical orientation. Modules in the unlocked position are identified by screw head slots in the horizontal orientation.
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Page 38: Coin Cell Replacement (Energizer Cr2032, 3V)
CR2032 (QED part number iQ-COINCELL) for backup battery replacement. To avoid misuse hazards: • Do not alter or modify the equipment outside of any instructions provided by QED. • Only QED-approved components are to be used as replacement parts. Alternatives may void agency approvals and create safety hazards. - Page 39 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Note: The plate only needs loosening and does not require removal. Figure 12 – Inlet Port Plate Removal Using the Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, remove the 8 screws from the case back and gently remove the case back from the case front to have access to the internals of the i-Q.
- Page 40 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Simply lift the pressure module from its location (Bay 8, see Module bay positions) to gain access to the coin cell – see annotation 1 in Figure Figure 14 – Pressure Module Removal Using the spudger supplied with the replacement coin cell, lift the old coin cell out of its cradle Figure 15 –...
- Page 41 Tighten the inlet port plate screws using the Phillips No.1 screwdriver Figure 19 – Inlet Port Plate Fitting 10) Place the replacement battery pack (QED part number PMMPB) into the case back recess. It will only fit one way and will automatically align itself.
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Page 42: Affinity
Note: It is the operator’s responsibility to keep a record of when and what maintenance has been performed. Note: In the event of malfunction or damage, please contact QED or an authorized representative. Note: For further information please contact Technical Support at QED on: QED Environmental Systems Ltd. -
Page 43: Cleaning And Decontamination
Should the need arise for the i-Q instrument to be returned to QED, it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the instrument has been decontaminated or that QED has been made aware of any contaminants that may be present, prior to it being returned. -
Page 44: Accessories And Spares
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO ACCESSORIES AND SPARES MODULES Type Option Range Part Number Image VMABI Infrared 100% VMBBI (select one) & CO VMDBI VMCF4 50ppm PMCF7 VMCG4 200ppm PMCG7 500ppm VMCH4 4-series VMCD4 1,000ppm PMCD7 5,000ppm PMCI7 7-series 10,000ppm PMCA7 40,000ppm... -
Page 45: Accessories
Lithium L91 (10 pcs) AFFINITY-AA(10) Stylus iQ-STYLUS Screwdriver (4-in-1) iQ-TOOL Coin cell and removal tool iQ-COINCELL Gas port faceplate Please contact QED Anemometer (ATEX certified) GF5.4 Temperature probe (ATEX certified) GF5.2 GA6.4 H2S/Hydrocarbon filters GA6.5 OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 45 of 51... - Page 46 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Description Part Number Image Check gas regulator and tubing for calibration gas. Calibration gas canister. GA6.8 Please contact us for available gas canister concentrations In-line water trap filter & tubing iQ-1.8 Water trap with barbed filters (10 pcs) GA4.9 Water trap with barbed filters (30 pcs) GA4.9(30)
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Page 47: Quick Links
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO QUICK LINKS QED DOWNLOADS i-Q HELP PATENT INFORMATION The equipment in this manual is protected under U.S. and foreign patents issued and pending. For a complete list of patents visit www.graco.com/patents. The equipment in this manual is protected under Registered Trademarks. For a complete list of Registered Trademarks and Trademarks, visit www.graco.com/trademarks. -
Page 48: Warranty Information
Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO WARRANTY INFORMATION OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 48 of 51... - Page 49 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 49 of 51...
- Page 50 Operation Manual GEM and GEM PRO Note: For the latest terms and conditions, please refer to our website www.qedenv.com OMiQGEM-L Issue.02 Page 50 of 51...
- Page 51 QED Environmental Systems Inc. 2355 Bishop Circle West Dexter, MI 48130 - 1592 1 (800) 624 – 2026 info@qedenv.com QED Environmental Systems Ltd. Unit 3 – Cyan Park Coventry United Kingdom +44 (0) 333 800 0088 sales@qedenv.co.uk...