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Clip SGD Portable single Gas Detector User manual M07716 Issue 1 October 2017...
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⚠ WARNING • Clip SGD is a hazardous area certified gas detector and as such must be operated and maintained in strict accordance with the instructions, warnings and label information included in the manual. • Before operating this device, please read carefully and understand all instructions in the manual.
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⚠ CAUTION • This device is not a measurement device, but a gas detector. • Clean detectors with a soft cloth and do not use chemical substances for cleaning. • To ensure a 24 months battery life is attained it is important to avoid the following activities as this will deplete the battery lifetime to less than 24 months.
Clip SGD 1. Diagram and LCD IR Port LCD display Alarm LED Buzzer Button Gas sensor Gas Type ALARM LCD display symbols ALARM Alarm condition Months remaining Low alarm Days remaining High alarm Time remaining (hours) Test success Maximum peak value Test failure Minimum peak value Fresh air calibration...
In the event that activation of the device fails, the icon will appear on the display and Gas Measurement mode will not be entered. In this case, perform calibration or contact authorized reseller or Crowcon Detection Instruments customer support at +44 (0) 1235 557711 for repair/return information.
Clip SGD 3. Mode 3.1 Gas Measurement Mode Following activation the device will operate in Gas Measurement Mode. The remaining sensor life (default setting) or gas concentration (configurable option) will be displayed on the screen. Oxygen concentration is displayed in percent by volume (%Vol) and toxic concentration is displayed in parts per million (PPM).
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Clip SGD The table below shows the ‘alarms’ and ‘alerts’ that may be shown on the display during operation. Alarm Alarm Standard Shown on LCD Alarm and Vibration Display Display Low Alarm Exceeds 1st Buzzer, LED icon & Alarm set point concentration Vibration High Alarm...
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Clip SGD Default Alarm Set Point Gas Type Part CL-C-25 CL-C-30 CL-C-35 CL-H-2 CL-H-5 CL-H-10 CL-O-19 CL-O-19.5 Number Lower 25ppm 30ppm 35ppm 2ppm 5ppm 10ppm 19.5% Alarm Level Upper 50ppm 100ppm 50ppm 5ppm 10ppm 15ppm 23.5% 23.5% Alarm Level...
Clip SGD 4. Event Log The last 30 events are stored on a device. Once 30 events are stored, the log events are removed automatically in the order starting at Event 1. The stored log events can be downloaded using the IR Link or the Docking Station (refer to Appendix 1 and 2). Each alarm event records the following: •...
Clip SGD 5. Calibration ⚠ CAUTION For O units only. Initial calibration is performed on all devices prior to shipment. Once received, calibration should be performed monthly (or quarterly) depending on frequency of use. Fresh Air Calibration Standard Gas Calibration 5.1 Fresh Air Calibration ⚠...
The device will then return to Gas Measurement mode. If calibration fails, icon will appear on the display. If this continues, please contact the authorised reseller or the Crowcon customer support team.
Clip SGD 5.3 Return to Gas Measurement Mode To return to Gas Measurement Mode from Calibration Mode, press the button to cycle through the Fresh Air Calibration and Standard Calibration screens until ‘ESC’ is shown on the display. Whilst ‘ESC’ is shown on the display press and hold the button for 3 seconds, the device will return to the Gas Measurement screen.
Clip SGD 7. Self Test and Bump Test 7.1 Self Test The Clip SGD provides a Self Test function. The default interval of the Self Test reminder is 20hrs. Use the IR Link or Docking Station to configure the interval between 1hr and 20hrs, or set to “off”.
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Clip SGD ALARM ALARM ALARM • Press and hold the button for 3 seconds, and the “tst” message will be displayed for 45 seconds (to cancel, press the button for one second). • Apply the gas using the calibration cap and gas tube within the 45 second period. If a Bump Test is not undertaken within this period the “bts”...
Clip SGD 8. Certificates The SGD Clip meets the following certifications and standards IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 1: Explosion protected ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ 2: Protection Concept 3: Gas Group 4: Temperature Classification 5: Equipment protection level Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, T4...
Clip SGD Appendix 1 Clip SGD Docking Station User Manual Clip SGD Docking Station Configuration Users can change settings, upgrade firmware, and download log events through the Docking Station IR link (see Appendix 2).
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Clip SGD Figure 1: Clip SGD Dock PC Application IR / USB Disk Chose either IR Link or USB Stick to transfer configuration to and from Docking Station. • Click ‘IR’ ➀ to configure Docking Station via the Clip SGD IR Link. •...
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Clip SGD Figure 2 Docking Info • Serial S/N: Factory serial number • Version: Docking Station firmware version • Auto Power-Off : Docking Station automatic power-off time (Max 3600 seconds) • Maximum Bump Time: Bump test time (seconds) – Default: 30 / Min: 20 / Max: 120 •...
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Clip SGD Figure 3 SGD Configuration Options Allows the configuration of the Clip SGD to be modified whilst the Docking Station performs a bump test or a calibration. • User ID: Enter a user ID if required • Calibration Interval (0-365 days): Set the interval of the calibration alert •...
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Clip SGD Figure 4 Gas Concentration Allows the gas levels in the cylinder connected to the Clip SGD Docking Station to be entered • Choose gas concentration required for calibration, default settings are as follows: S: 25ppm, CO: 100ppm, O : 18%Vol SGD Firmware Upgrade •...
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Clip SGD Figure 5 Logs • Refresh: View available log files from docking station • Select All: Select all log files available in the docking station • Local Store: Save selected log files to PC – the log file name will be saved based on the serial number...
Clip SGD Appendix 2 IR Link User Guide Use IR Link to change settings, upgrade firmware, download log events, and perform calibration Getting started To interact with Clip SGD, the software must be installed on your computer. Plug in the IR Link cable.
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• Self Test: Test if LED, LCD, Buzzer, vibration, battery and temperature work properly. • Firmware Upgrade: For the latest firmware version, go to www.crowcon.com or contact your local service agent. After a firmware update, the detector MUST be recalibrated.
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Clip SGD • Self Test (Hour): Set an interval of the Self Test alert. • Sensor Type: Display the sensor type of the device. • Low Alarm: Adjust the low alarm set point in compliance with international or local standards. •...
Crowcon to do so. The warranty does not cover misuse or abuse of the unit including use outside of specified limits.
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This guarantee shall not affect a customer’s statutory rights. Crowcon reserves the right to apply a handling and carriage charge whereby units returned as faulty, are found to require only normal calibration or servicing, which the customer then declines to proceed with.
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