Crowcon Gas-Pro Manuel utilisateur

Gas-Pro

User & Operator Manual

M07995/Eng

Issue 15 January 2023

Multi-gas monitor

Gas-Pro Multi-gas monitor

Contents

Prologue 5

Gas-Pro Overview 5

Safety Information 6

Unpacking 8

1. Set-up 9

1.1 Prior to use 9

1.2 Gas-Pro orientation 9

1.3 Charging 10

1.4 Fittingaowplate 11

1.5 Quick view 12

2. Operation 13

2.1 General 13

2.2 Turn on 13

2.3 Pump test 15

2.4 Detecting gas 16

2.4.1 Diffusion monitoring 16

2.4.2 Pumped mode 16

2.4.3 Manual sampling 17

2.4.3.1 Using the Hand Aspirator 17

2.5 Alarms 18

2.5.1 Low battery alarm 18

2.5.2 Instantaneous alarm 18

2.5.3 Time weighted average alarm (TWA) 18

2.5.3.1 TWA Resume function* 18

2.5.4 Accepting and clearing alarms 19

2.5.5 Sensor types 19

2.5.5.1 Oxygen sensors 19

2.5.5.2 Electro-chemical sensors 19

2.5.5.3 Infra red sensors 19

2.5.5.4 Pellistor sensors 20

2.5.5.5 Pellistor saver mode 20

2.5.5.6 PID 20

2.6 Gas-Pro functions 21

2.6.1 Accessing the user menus 21

2.6.2 Home screen 21

2.6.3 Manual zero 21

2.6.4 Time weighted average 21

2.6.5 Pre-entry check (PEC) 21

2.6.5.1 Starting a Pre-entry check 22

2.6.5.2 Carrying out a Pre-entry check 22

2.6.6 Peak review 23

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2.6.7 Pellistor Correction Factor 23

2.6.8 Settings 23

2.6.8.1 User setting 23

2.6.8.2 Pump setting 23

2.6.8.3 Sounder volume 23

2.7 Shut down 24

2.8 Additional Features 24

2.8.1 2.8.1 +ve Safety™ 24

2.8.1.1 +ve Safety™ indicator meanings 24

2.8.2 Data and event logging 24

2.8.3 Bump/Pump functionality 25

2.9 Tank Check Mode 25

2.9.1 Dual-Range Operation 26

2.9.2 Differences with Home Screen 26

2.9.2.1 Instantaneous Alarms 26

2.9.2.2 TWA 26

2.9.2.3 Pre-Entry Check (PEC) 26

2.9.2.4CondenceTone 26

2.9.2.5 Display Backlight 26

3. Gas testing and calibration 27

3.1 Introduction 27

3.2 Bump Test Functionality 28

3.2.1 Speedy bump 28

3.2.1.1 Procedure 28

3.2.2 Smart bump 29

3.2.2.1 Procedure 29

3.2.3 Calibration after bump fail 29

3.2.3.1 Procedure 29

3.3 New sensor calibration/service 29

3.4 Gastestscreenow 30

4. Icon overview 31

5. Service and maintenance 32

6. PC interface and Portables Pro 33

6.1 General 33

6.2 PC interface cable 33

7. Accessories 34

8. Specication 35

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9. Troubleshooting 36

9.1 Pump test failure 36

9.2 Fault screens 36

9.2.1 Fault Descriptions 37

9.2.2 Fault codes 38

10. Appendices 39

10.1 Sensors 39

10.1.1 Toxic 39

10.1.2 Flammable Pellistor Sensors 39

10.1.3 Flammable IR Sensors 40

10.1.4 Oxygen 40

10.1.5 IR 40

10.1.6 PID 40

10.2 Sensor Limitations 40

10.3 Charging and run times 41

Warranty 42

Contacts 43

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Prologue

Gas-Pro Overview

Thank you for purchasing the new Gas-Pro. At Crowcon we recognise the need for reliable and robust personal monitors

which are sized to be worn and simple to use.

Gas-Pro is a portable monitor capable of detecting up to 5 gases in a compact and wearable design featuring an optional

internalpump.Focusedonusersandeetmanagersalike,Gas-Pro offers application focused solutions giving greater

operating time and reduced set up time.

Gas-Proisclassiedforuseinhazardousareasandgivesloudandbrightaudibleandvisualalarmindicationsaswellasa

vibratealert.Thetopmountdisplayisbacklitforeaseofuse,andthesimplesinglebuttonsolutionmakesusingandtraining

quick and easy.

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Safety Information

• Gas-Proisahazardousareacertiedgasdetectorandassuchmustbeoperatedandmaintainedinstrict

accordancewiththeinstructions,warningsandlabelinformationincludedinthemanual.Gas-Pro must be

operated within the limitations stated.

• Read and understand all instructions in the operation section of the manual prior to use.

• Beforeuseensurethattheequipmentisingoodcondition,theenclosureisintacthasnotbeendamagedinany

way.

• Ifthereisanydamagetotheequipmentdonotuse,contactyourlocalofceoragentforrepair/replacement.

• Donotdisassembleorsubstitutecomponentsasthismayimpairintrinsicsafetyandinvalidatesafetycertication.

• Onlygenuinereplacementpartsmustbeused;substitutecomponentsmayinvalidatecerticationandwarrantyof

the Gas-Proandaccessories,reference“ServiceandMaintenance”sectionofthemanualfordetails.

• No live maintenance is permissible.

• Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the unit and within the manual.

• Observe site health and safety procedures for gases being monitored and evacuation procedures.

• Understand the screen display and alarm warnings prior to use.

• Ifthisproductisnotworkingproperly,readthetroubleshootingguideand/orcontactyourlocalofceoragent,for

details reference the ‘Contacts’ section of the manual (see page 58).

• Ensuremaintenance,serviceandcalibrationiscarriedoutinaccordancewiththeproceduresinthemanualand

only by trained personnel.

• Gas-Promustnotbechargedorhavecommunicationtothedevice,atambienttemperaturesoutsideofthe

temperature range 0°C to 40°C.

• Only connect to Gas-Pro in a safe area for charging or communications.

• Chargingcableassemblies,whilstnominallyprovidingavoltageof6.5V,mustnotexceedavoltageof9.1Vasthis

mayimpairintrinsicsafetyandinvalidatesafetycertication(Um=9.1V).

• Communicationcableassemblies,whilstnominallyoperatingatavoltageof3.0VTTL,mustnotexceedavoltageof

9.1Vasthismayimpairintrinsicsafetyandinvalidatesafetycertication(Um=9.1V).

• The devices are intended for use in normal atmospheric conditions of temperature –20 °C to +55 °C; pressure 80

kPa(0,8bar)to110kPa(1,1bar);andairwithnormaloxygencontent,typically21%v/v(volume/volume).

• Gas-PromaybeusedinZones1and2,forGroupllA,llBandllCgasesandvapoursandforTemperatureClasses

T1,T2,T3andT4.(SeeCerticationlabelsbelow).

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CerticationLabels

ULcerticationlabel ATEX/IECExcerticationlabel MEDcerticationlabel

UKCAcerticationlabel UKCAMEDcerticationlabel

• Gas-proiscertiedforuseinambienttemperaturesintherange-20°Cto+55°C(-4to131°F).

• ApplicableStandardsRefertoequipmentmarkingforconrmationofapplicablecerticationbeforeuse.

IECEx

IEC60079-0:2017,7thEdition

Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: Equipment – General requirements

IEC 60079-1:2014 7th Edition

Explosiveatmospheres–Part1:Equipmentprotectionbyameproofenclosures“d”

IEC60079-11:2014,6thEdition

Explosiveatmospheres–Part11:Equipmentprotectionbyintrinsicsafety“i”

Ex II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Tamb -20°C to +55°C

EX 2 G Ex db ia IIC T4 Gb Tamb -20°C to +55°C

IECEx ULD 11.0004X

ATEX & UKCA

EN 60079-0: 2018

Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: Equipment – General requirements

EN 60079-1:2014

Explosiveatmospheres–Part1:Equipmentprotectionbyameproofenclosures“d”

EN 60079-11: 2012

Explosiveatmospheres–Part11:Equipmentprotectionbyintrinsicsafety“i”

II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Tamb -20°C to +55°C

II 2 G Ex db ia IIC T4 Gb Tamb -20°C to +55°C

DEMKO 11 ATEX 1031772X

UL22UKEX2405X

UL

GasdetectoruseinhazardouslocationsClass1Division1,GroupsA,B,CandDonlyastointrinsicsafety.

UL 913 Applicable Edition of the UL standard UL60079-0

Applicable Edition of the UL standard UL60079-11

Applicable Edition of the UL standard

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Unpacking

Remove the Gas-Pro from the packaging. The standard accessories are under the supporting trays. The following items will

be included as standard:

Box contents

• Gas-Pro

• Quick Start Guide

• Calibration report

The following items are optional:

Optional items

• Charger cradle

• Charger lead (see Power & Communication Cables Technical Data)

• Flow plate (standard for pumped units)

If you have ordered a charger and/or cradle this will also be included in the box. Further accessories are

available but will not be contained in the box (Accessories).

Should the unit be deep discharged, the charging indication will not be shown until the unit has been

charging for 1 hour and the operator button has been pressed.

When on and charging a warning will advise the user to turn the Gas-Pro off after 12 hours or remove

from charge.

Store the battery in a full state and recharge at least once every 3 months.

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1. Set-up

1.1 Prior to use

Gas-ProusesaLithiumIon(Li-ion)batterypackandshouldarrivewithsufcientchargetobeusedstraightoutthebox.

However,ifthisisthersttimeofuse,youmayneedtochargethebatterytoattainthefulloperatingtime(seeCharging)

For battery charging and run times see section 10.3

The actual operating time will depend on the types of sensor installed.

1.2 Gas-Pro orientation

Figure 1: Gas-Pro

D-ring

* Blanked for non-pumped unit

Alarm bars

+ve SafetyTM indicator

Charging cable

Certicationlabel

Sounder

Operation button

Pump inlet/outlet*

Sensor apertures

Dual colour LCD display

Alligator clip

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1.3 Charging

Chargingshouldonlytakeplaceinnon-hazardous(safe)areas.Tocharge,simplyplugthecable into the charging socket

on the Gas-Proandturnonthemainssupply(seeFigure2below).Ifachargingcradleorvehiclecradleisbeingused,

ensure the Gas-Protsrmlyontothepowerconnector.

Thechargermustbeabletosupply6.5V@450mAwithanoutputvoltagethatdoesnotexceed9.1V(Um).

Figure 2: Charger connection

Whenoff,toshowtheGas-Proischarging,bothLEDswithinthealarmbarswillashredandwillchangetogreenonce

fully charged. This state will continue until the trickle charge is complete. Charging will then terminate showing no indication.

ThescreenwillalsoshowthebatteryiconllinginthemiddleofthescreenwhentheGas-Proisoff,andinthebottomleft-

hand corner when it is on. The battery icon contains a maximum of six segments to indicate the battery’s state of charge. For

example,withthreesegmentsshownandafourthashing,thebatteryis50%charged ,andwhenallsixareshown,the

battery is fully charged (see Figure 3 below).

Figure 3: Charging indications

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