ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Table of contents Table of contents About this documentation .......................4 Foreword ..............................4 Legal notices............................4 Further information ........................... 4 Safety ..............................5 Explanation of safety symbols ....................... 5 Foreseeable misuse ..........................5 Safety instructions ..........................
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ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Table of contents 6.2.3 Basic sensor adjustment ....................17 6.2.4 Notes on the use of the gas sampling extraction device ......... 18 Battery ..............................19 6.3.1 Charge status display ....................19 6.3.2...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm About this documentation About this documentation Foreword Read this document carefully and familiarize yourself with the operation of the device before you use it. Keep this document ready to hand and in the immediate vicinity of the device so that it is available to the personnel/user for reference at all times in case of doubt.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Safety Safety Explanation of safety symbols Danger! This symbol warns of imminent danger, which can result in death, severe bodily injury, or severe property damage in case of non-observance. Caution! This symbol warns of potential dangers or harmful situations, which can cause damage to the device or to the environment in case of non-observance.
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ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Safety Danger! Danger due to elevated CO concentration The device is not suitable for use as personal protective equipment (PPE) with elevated levels. However, it can indicate an elevated CO value. The measured value appears in the display as a % or ppm value.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Safety Safety instructions Danger! Danger of explosion! Do not use batteries! This will cause the batteries to heat up during the charging process, causing them to burst and, in the worst case, explode!
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm The device at a glance The device at a glance LCD Display Front view Sensor openings Micro USB socket Display elements Charge status display Evaluation of the charge status Unit display...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm The device at a glance Operating elements On / Off button Press briefly Switch on the device Activate / deactivate lighting Long press Switch off the device Reject changes in a menu...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation Operation Opening the configuration menu 1 Press the Function key for 2 seconds to open the Configuration menu. 2 (ONF appears in the display. Release the Function key. Parameter Values...
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ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation Parameter Values Meaning Shut-off time POFF No automatic shut-off Automatic shut-off after a selected time in 0:15, 0:30, 1:00, 4:00, hours:minutes, during which no buttons have been 12:00 pressed Backlight...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation Call-up of the expanded settings menu The advanced setting contains the parameters for the adjustment function of the device. 1 Switch the device off. 2 Hold the down button and press the On/Off button briefly to switch on the device and open the expanded settings menu.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Measurement Basics Measurement Basics NDIR CO sensor 5.1.1 Explanation The sensors are based on non-dispersive infrared sensor technology, NDIR. This is the most widely used sensor technology for CO measurement. The principle of the NDIR sensor is that an IR light source is focusses so that an optical beam is created, which passes through the existing gas, including CO .
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Measurement Basics Alarms warns when the limit is exceeded, depending on the setting, via pre-alarm text insertion, flashing of the backlight and/or with a brief tone. When the pre-alarm is triggered, it can be muted for 5 minutes.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation and maintenance Operation and maintenance Operating and maintenance notices Caution Damage to the sensor A sensitive optical sensor is installed in the device. The sensor parameters can change due to impact or falling. This can result in incorrect measurements.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation and maintenance If the calibration is not completed successfully an error message is displayed. [AL ERR. appears in the display. (See chapter 7 “Error and system messages”) Confirm the error message pressing the Function key. The device restarts. The values of the last correctly performed calibration are restored.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation and maintenance range integrated in the device, the display flashes briefly and an acoustic signal is issued every 10 s. 4 If a stable correct value is reached, the display flashes briefly, an acoustic signal sounds and the bar indicator blinks.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation and maintenance measuring range of the sensor, the device cannot perform stability recognition. It must be ensured that the carbon dioxide concentration at the sensor is stable before the adjustment is started.
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation and maintenance Battery 6.3.1 Charge status display If the battery status display blinks, the batteries are depleted and must be re-charged. However, the device will still operate for a certain length of time.
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ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Operation and maintenance Caution! Damage! If the rechargeable batteries have different charge levels, leaks and thus damage to the device can occur. Only use new, high-quality rechargeable batteries! Do not use different types of rechargeable batteries! ...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Error and system messages Error and system messages Display Meaning Possible causes Remedy ---- No signal from the Sensor not ready Wait the start-up time of • sensor the sensor concentration •...
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ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Error and system messages Display Meaning Possible causes Remedy No measurement Device in extremely Bring about a change in STAB • change within 2 constant environment the measured value *...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Technical data Technical data ECO 420-02 Measuring range (specified 0 .. 2000 ppm CO 0.000 .. 0.200 % CO accuracy) Measuring range (not specified) 0 .. 10000 ppm CO 0.000 .. 1.000 % CO Accuracy ±...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Disposal Battery life approx. 24 hours with NiMH batteries (without backlighting) (charging time approx. 8 hours) Charging connection Micro USB socket (not a data connection) Battery indicator 4-stage battery status indicator, Replacement indicator for depleted batteries: "BAT LO"...
ECO 420 series - Compact CO2 monitor with alarm Service 10 Service 10.1 Manufacturer If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. 11 Accessories 11.1 Spare parts: AA-AKKU Art. no. 478760 NiMH battery AA, 1.2V (2 pieces) 11.2 Accessories:...
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