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- Page 1 Gas Alert Extreme para NH3 BW-GAXTADL...
- Page 2 Single Gas Detector User Manual...
- Page 3 If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. Warranty Registration http://www.honeywellanalytics.com/support/product-registration Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell USA & Canada: 1-888-749-8878 Europe: 00800-333-222-44 Other countries: 1-403-248-9226...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Introduction ..................................1 Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell ........................2 Safety Information - Read First............................2 Getting Started ..................................7 Activating the Detector..............................11 Self-Test ..................................11 Self-Test Pass ................................14 Self-Test Fail.................................. 14 Deactivating the Detector..............................15 Confidence Beep................................ - Page 5 GasAlert Extreme User Manual Title Page Portuguese Option ..............................23 Spanish Option ................................. 24 German Option ................................. 24 French Option ................................24 English Option ................................25 Datalogger Sampling Rate Option ..........................25 Data Transfer Option ..............................26 LAST and ALL Transfers ............................27 EVNT Transfer ................................
- Page 6 GasAlert Extreme User Manual Title Page Auto Zero .................................. 36 Auto Zero Fail ................................36 Passcode Protected..............................37 Set Span ................................... 37 Span ..................................38 Setting the Calibration Due Date ........................... 39 Setting the TWA Alarm Setpoint ..........................39 Setting the STEL Alarm Setpoint ..........................40 Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint ..........................
- Page 7 List of Figures Title Figure Page GasAlert Extreme Detector ..........................8 Display Elements..............................9 Test Cap ................................35 Replacing the Battery or Sensor ........................43 Rear Shell Seal ..............................44 Front Shell Seal ..............................44...
- Page 8 List of Tables Table Title Page GasAlert Extreme Models ............................ 1 International Symbols ............................6 GasAlert Extreme Detector ..........................8 Display Elements..............................9 Pushbuttons ............................... 10 Alarms ................................28 Computed Gas Exposures ..........................30 Gas Alarm Setpoints ............................31 Factory Alarm Setpoints ............................. 32 Test Cap ................................
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Page 9: Introduction
GasAlert Extreme Introduction Model Gas Monitored a Warning GasAlert Extreme H Hydrogen sulfide (ppm) GasAlert Extreme PH Phosphine (ppm) To ensure your personal safety, read “Safety Information” before using the detector. GasAlert Extreme SO Sulfur dioxide (ppm) The GasAlert Extreme gas detector (“the detector”) warns of hazardous GasAlert Extreme Cl Chlorine (ppm) gas at levels above a factory set alarm setpoint. -
Page 10: Contacting Bw Technologies By Honeywell
User Manual Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell Safety Information - Read First To contact BW Technologies by Honeywell, call: Use the detector only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protec- tion provided by the detector may be impaired. USA & Canada: 1-888-749-8878... - Page 11 Ensure the sensor screen is not blocked. • If the detector is damaged or parts are missing, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell immediately. • If the detector has been disassembled, ensure the front and rear shells are properly aligned and fastened before acti- vating the detector.
- Page 12 Do not attempt to disassemble, adjust, or service the detector unless instructions for that procedure are contained in the user manual, and/or that part is listed as a replacement part. Use only BW Technologies by Honeywell replacement parts. Refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories.
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Page 13: Replacing The Battery Or Sensor
N'essayez pas de démonter, d'ajuster ou d'entretenir le détecteur, sauf si les instructions pour cette procédure vous sont fournies dans le manuel d'utilisation et/ou si la pièce concernée est répertoriée comme pièce de rechange. Utili- sez uniquement des pièces de rechange de BW Technologies by Honeywell. Reportez-vous à la section Replacement Parts and Accessories. -
Page 14: International Symbols
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 2. International Symbols Symbol Meaning Classified to both U.S. and Canadian Safety standards by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. Conforms to European Union Directives European Explosives Protection ATEX Conforms to European ATEX Directives International Electrotechnical Commission Scheme for Certification to Standards for Electrical Equipment for Explo- IECEx sive Atmospheres EAC Ex... -
Page 15: Getting Started
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Getting Started The detector is shipped with the battery and sensor installed. To order replacement sensors and accessories, refer to Replacement Parts and The items listed below are included with the detector. If the detector is Accessories. -
Page 16: Gasalert Extreme Detector
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 3. GasAlert Extreme Detector Item Description Visual alarm indicators (LEDs) Liquid crystal display (LCD) Pushbuttons Audible alarm Sensor and sensor screen Infrared (IR) communication port Alligator clip Figure 1. GasAlert Extreme Detector... -
Page 17: Display Elements
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 4. Display Elements Item Description Numeric value Gas cylinder Automatically span sensor Passcode lock Set alarm setpoints and user options Maximum gas exposure Alarm conditions Battery Data transmission Alarm or alarm setpoint Automatically zero sensor Figure 2. - Page 18 GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 5. Buttons Button Description • To activate the detector, press • To enable/disable the confidence beep, while the detector is deactivated press and hold . While holding , press to enable or disable the confidence beep during start-up. •...
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Page 19: Activating The Detector
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Activating the Detector 4. Date and Time: The LCD displays the date and time automati- cally in the following order. To activate the detector, press in a safe area, free of hazardous gas. Year: The LCD displays Self-Test the current year (20XX). - Page 20 GasAlert Extreme User Manual 5. Sensor Test: The detector tests the sensor. If the sensor test 7. TWA Alarm Setpoint: The LCD displays the TWA alarm set- fails, the detector beeps slowly, the LEDs flash slowly, and point. ALARM flashes. Note If the sensor test passes, the self-test continues.
- Page 21 GasAlert Extreme User Manual 9. Low Alarm Setpoint: The LCD displays the low alarm setpoint. Press to acknowledge the warning message. If the calibration past due option is enabled or disabled, one of the following two events will occur. • Calibration Past Due Disabled: If the detector is not pass- code protected and after the CAL.
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Page 22: Self-Test Pass
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Self-Test Pass The detector then automatically deactivates. 12. Bump Test Fail: If a previous bump test failed, the detector If the detector passes the self-test, it enters normal operation. The LCD beeps, vibrates, and BUMP FAIL displays:. displays the ambient gas reading. -
Page 23: Deactivating The Detector
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Deactivating the Detector Confidence Beep Note The confidence beep provides continuous confirmation that the detector is operating properly. When the confidence beep is enabled, the detector If Deactivation Passcode Protection is enabled, the detector beeps every 5 seconds. cannot be disabled without entering a passcode first. -
Page 24: User Options Menu
GasAlert Extreme User Manual User Options Menu 2. Press to scroll to the required passcode. Press confirm the selection and access the EXIT screen. Note Note When selecting a user option, Set flashes and the LCD dis- plays the opposite of what is currently enabled. If the passcode is not confirmed within 10 seconds, NO dis- plays and the detector returns to normal operation. -
Page 25: Exit
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Exit 5. Press to select another option or press to exit the user options menu and return to normal operation. When entering user options, the EXIT screen displays immediately fol- lowing the options (OPTN) screen. The LCD automatically returns to the Note EXIT screen after a user option has been accessed. -
Page 26: Passcode Protection Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Note 1. From the EXIT screen of the user options menu, press to scroll to the PASS option. If a value is not bypassed by pressing within 10 seconds, the detector automatically proceeds to the next date/time option. -
Page 27: Disable Passcode Protection
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Disable Passcode Protection Note To ensure if the passcode protection option is enabled/dis- When the detector is passcode protected, the key icon displays continu- abled, use to toggle between the ON and OFF ally. To disable the passcode protection option, complete the following: options. -
Page 28: Stealth Mode Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual To deactivate the detector, complete the following: 1. From the EXIT screen, press to scroll to the STLH option. 1. From normal operation, press and hold to deactivate the detector. If the detector is passcode protected to prevent deactivation, OFF displays briefly and then PASS immediately displays. -
Page 29: Automatic Backlight Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Note 4. Press to scroll to a new user option or press to exit and return to normal operation. If the option is not confirmed by pressing within 10 seconds, the detector returns to normal operation. Note If the option is not confirmed by pressing within 10 seconds,... -
Page 30: Automatic Oxygen (O 2 ) Calibration Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual To enable/disable the latching alarm option, complete the following: This option enables/disables the automatic oxygen (O ) calibration. The calibration begins automatically during start-up after the calibration 1. From the EXIT screen, press to scroll to the LTCH due screen displays. -
Page 31: Calibration Past Due Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Calibration Past Due Option Note If the option is not confirmed by pressing within 10 seconds, The calibration past due (PAST) option enables an automatic shutdown the detector returns to normal operation. during start-up if the detector is past due for calibration. Note Languages The detector is shipped with the calibration past due shutdown... -
Page 32: Spanish Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Spanish Option 1. From the EXIT screen of the user options menu, press to scroll to the DEUT option. The Spanish (ESPA) option enables the LCD to display text in Spanish. Note If the multi-language option is included, the detector is shipped with English selected as the default language. -
Page 33: English Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 2. Press to select the option. The LCD then displays the French 3. Press to scroll to another user option or press exit screen. exit and return to normal operation. Datalogger Sampling Rate Option The datalogger sampling rate (RATE) option defines how often the detector records a datalog. -
Page 34: Data Transfer Option
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 4. Press to scroll to another user option or press 3. Press to select the option and to access the data transfer exit and return to normal operation. option screens. Note 4. Select one of the following options to transfer data. If a datalogging sample rate value is not selected or confirmed Press to scroll to the... -
Page 35: Last And All Transfers
GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu LAST and ALL Transfers EVNT Transfer If the LAST or ALL option is selected, the LCD displays a countdown If the EVNT option is selected, the event logs transfer immediately and and the data transmission icon to indicate that the detector is transferring the LCD displays the EXIT screen. -
Page 36: Alarms
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Alarms To change the factory-set alarm setpoints, refer to Calibration and Set- ting Alarm Setpoints. Table 6 describes detector alarms and corresponding screen. During an Table 6. Alarms alarm condition, the detector activates the backlight and the LCD dis- plays the current ambient gas reading. - Page 37 GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 6. Alarms Alarm Display Alarm Display Automatic Shutdown Alarm: Automatic Shutdown Alarm: (Low battery) (Calibration past) • Eight beeps, flashes, and vibrations • Eight beeps, flashes, and vibrations • displays Automatic Shutdown Alarm: Confidence Beep: (After Automatic Shutdown Alarm) •...
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Page 38: Computed Gas Exposures
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Computed Gas Exposures Viewing Gas Exposures a Warning Toxic Gases To avoid possible personal injury, do not deactivate the detector 1. Press simultaneously. The LCD displays the TWA during a work shift. The detector automatically resets the TWA, gas exposure first. -
Page 39: Gas Alarm Setpoints
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Gas Alarm Setpoints Stopping a Gas Alarm Table 8 describes the gas setpoints that trigger the gas alarms. The low and high alarms deactivate when the ambient gas level returns to below the low alarm setpoint. Table 8. -
Page 40: Clearing Gas Exposures
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Clearing Gas Exposures Table 9. Factory Alarm Setpoints The peak gas exposures automatically clear after deactivating the detec- STEL High tor. 19.5% vol. 23.5% vol. To clear the MAX, TWA, and STEL peak exposure readings immediately, 35 ppm 200 ppm 35 ppm... -
Page 41: Low Battery Alarm
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Low Battery Alarm The low battery alarm continues for approximately 30 minutes before an automatic shutdown occurs. If a low battery alarm occurs, follow your company’s safety procedures. 2. If the calibration past due user option is enabled and the detector The detector tests the battery upon activation and continuously thereaf- is past the calibration due date, the detector automatically deacti- ter. -
Page 42: Calibration And Setting Alarm Setpoints
• If a certified calibration is required, contact : (high range) 20 to 100 ppm balance N BW Technologies by Honeywell. : 5 to 50 ppm balance N Note HCN: 5 to 20 ppm balance N A generator must be used to calibrate O... -
Page 43: Test Cap
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Test Cap The calibration cap and hose are shipped with the detector for calibra- tion. Refer to Table 10 and Figure 3 for installation information. Note Only use the calibration cap during calibration. Table 10. Test Cap Item Description Test cap... -
Page 44: Calibration
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Calibration 2. The LCD flashes while the detector automatically zeroes the sensor. When the auto zero is complete the detector beeps Calibration requires several steps, some of which can be bypassed. A twice. note is added to each option that can be bypassed. Note Start Calibration Do not apply the calibration gas until the LCD displays the... -
Page 45: Passcode Protected
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Passcode Protected Set Span After a successful auto zero, and if the passcode protected option is Note enabled, PASS displays. The passcode is required to access the auto To bypass the set span function, press to automatically pro- span and alarm setpoint functions. -
Page 46: Span
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Span Successful Span If the span is successful, the LCD automatically displays the calibration Note due date screen. To bypass the span function, press to automatically pro- Unsuccessful Span ceed to the alarm setpoint screens. If the span is bypassed, the calibration due date cannot be changed. -
Page 47: Setting The Calibration Due Date
TWA alarm setpoint. 12. Press to scroll to the required value. BW Technologies by Honeywell recommends that the detector be calibrated every 180 days (6 months). The detector is 13. Press to save the new value and proceed to the STEL alarm shipped with the factory default setting of 180 days. -
Page 48: Setting The Stel Alarm Setpoint
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Setting the STEL Alarm Setpoint Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint Note Note To bypass and retain the current STEL alarm setpoint value, To bypass and retain the current low alarm setpoint value, press . The detector automatically proceeds to the low press . -
Page 49: Setting The High Alarm Setpoint
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Setting the High Alarm Setpoint Verification Note 1. After calibration is complete and the detector is in normal opera- tion, verify calibration by using a gas cylinder other than the one To bypass and retain the current high alarm setpoint value, used for calibration. -
Page 50: Datalog And Event Log
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Datalog and Event Log Event Log The GasAlert Extreme datalogger version allows the detector to record Event log information is recorded when an event (i.e., an alarm) occurs. various information so a report can be compiled. The following information is recorded in an event log: •... -
Page 51: Maintenance
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Maintenance To maintain the detector in good operating condition, perform the follow- ing basic maintenance as required: • Calibrate, bump test, and inspect the detector at regular inter- vals. • Maintain an operations log of all maintenance, calibrations, bump tests, and alarm events. -
Page 52: Rear Shell Seal
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Figure 5. Rear Shell Seal Figure 6. Front Shell Seal Table 12. Rear Shell Seal Table 13. Front Shell Seal Item Description Item Description Seal Seal... -
Page 53: Replacing The Battery Or Sensor
GasAlert Extreme Maintenance Replacing the Battery or Sensor 1. Deactivate the detector. 2. Remove the four machine screws on the rear shell and remove a Warning the rear shell. To avoid possible personal injury, adhere to the following: 3. Remove the battery. •... -
Page 54: Cleaning A Sensor Screen
GasAlert Extreme User Manual 4. Remove the PCB. 3. Remove the two machine screws from the PCB. 5. Replace the sensor. 4. Remove the PCB. Place the PCB on a clean surface. Gently rock the sensor back and forth to remove a tightly held 5. -
Page 55: Clearing A Sensor
GasAlert Extreme WEEE Directive and Battery Directive WEEE Directive and Battery Directive Clearing a Sensor Failure to comply with the following battery removal and disposal instruc- Each sensor has a high degree of resistance to common vapors and tions may result in battery shorting, battery leakage, and/or other dam- gases. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, refer to the solutions provided in Table 14. If the problem persists, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. Table 14. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause Solution The detector does not activate. No battery Install a battery. - Page 57 GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 14. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause Solution The detector does not display a normal Target gas is present Detector is operating properly. Use caution ambient gas reading after the activation in suspect areas. self-test. Detector requires calibration Calibrate the detector.
- Page 58 GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 14. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause Solution The detector intermittently enters alarm Ambient gas levels are near alarm setpoint Detector is operating normally. Use caution mode without apparent reason. or the sensor is exposed to a puff of the tar- in suspect areas.
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Page 59: Replacement Parts And Accessories
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Replacement Parts and Accessories Model No. Description a Warning GA-TC-1 Test cap and hose GA-BALERT Concussion-proof boot To avoid personal injury or damage to the detector, use only specified replacement parts. GA-BSPLASH-K Splash guard filters To order any parts or accessories, contact BW Technologies by Honey- GA-HC-1 Hard hat clip... -
Page 60: Specifications
GasAlert Extreme User Manual Specifications GasAlert Extreme NH : (high range) 0 – 400 ppm (1 ppm increments) GasAlert Extreme NO : 0 – 100.0 ppm (0.1 ppm increments) Instrument dimensions: 2.8 x 5.0 x 9.5 cm GasAlert Extreme HCN: 0 – 30.0 ppm (0.1 ppm increments) (1.1 x 2.0 x 3.75 in.) GasAlert Extreme ETO: 0 –... -
Page 61: General Specifications For Datalogger Units
BW Excel Datalog Manager (EDM): This software organizes GasAlert Extreme datalog and event log files into a readable report Fleet Manager CD Support: This software organizes GasAlert Extreme datalog and event log files into a readable report 1. http://www.honeywellanalytics.com/~/media/honeywell-analytics/products/gasalert-extreme/documents/certifications/ koreanexcertificate_bw_gaextreme_12kb4bo0199x-(2).pdf?la=en... - Page 62 GasAlert Extreme User Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES- 003 Canadian EMI requirements. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation.
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