BW Technologies XXYY-XT Technical Reference

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1, 2, 3, and 4-Gas Detector

Technical Reference Guide

Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability

BW Technologies LP (BW) warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years, beginning on the date of

shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer. BW’s warranty obligation is limited, at BW’s option, to refund of the purchase

price, repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BW authorized service center within the warranty period. In no event shall BW’s liability hereunder exceed the

purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product.

This warranty does not include:

a) fuses, disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use;

b) any product which in BW’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged, by accident or abnormal conditions of operation, handling or use;

c) any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than an authorized dealer, or the installation of unapproved parts on the product; or

The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on:

a) proper storage, installation, calibration, use, maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of BW;

b) the buyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and, if required, promptly making the product available for correction. No goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of

shipping instructions from BW; and

c) the right of BW to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice, bill of sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period.

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enforceability of any other provision.

BW Technologies by Honeywell BW Technologies by Honeywell BW Technologies by Honeywell

Corporate Headquarters America Europe

2840 - 2nd Ave. SE 3279 West Pioneer Parkway 5 Canada Close

Calgary, AB Arlington, TX Banbury, Oxfordshire

Canada T2A 7X9 USA 76013 United Kingdom OX16 2RT

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell .................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Gases Monitored ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Safety Information - Read First.......................................................................................................................................... 2

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II........................................................................................................................................... 7

Display Elements ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Activating/Deactivating the Detector .............................................................................................................................. 10

Startup Tests ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Battery Test ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Audible/Visual Test ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Firmware Version ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Startup Message ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Location Logging ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Pump Test on Startup.................................................................................................................................................... 12

Alarm Setpoints ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Self-Test ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Automatic Zero for H

2

S, CO, O

2

, and LEL .................................................................................................................... 15

If Previous Calibration Failed ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Calibration Due Date (optional) ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Force Calibration Enabled (optional) ............................................................................................................................. 16

Cal IR Lock Enabled (optional) ...................................................................................................................................... 17

If Previous Bump Failed................................................................................................................................................. 17

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Bump Test...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Force Bump Enabled (optional) ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Startup Test Pass .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Startup Test Fail............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Installing Fleet Manager II ................................................................................................................................................ 20

Using Fleet Manager II to Configure the Detector ......................................................................................................... 20

Device Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Serial Number Field ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

Firmware Version........................................................................................................................................................... 22

Hardware Version .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Startup Message Top Line ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Startup Message Bottom Line........................................................................................................................................ 22

Lockout on Self-Test Error (failed sensor lock).............................................................................................................. 22

Safe Mode...................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Confidence Beep ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

Latching Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Force Calibration............................................................................................................................................................ 23

Force Bump ................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Cal IR Lock .................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Location Logging............................................................................................................................................................ 25

Force Block Test ............................................................................................................................................................ 25

Datalog Interval.............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Confidence Interval ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Language ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Sensor Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

Sensor Disabled............................................................................................................................................................. 27

Calibration Gas (ppm).................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Calibration Interval ......................................................................................................................................................... 28

Bump Interval................................................................................................................................................................. 28

Low Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28

High Alarm ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28

TWA Alarm..................................................................................................................................................................... 29

STEL Alarm.................................................................................................................................................................... 29

STEL Interval ................................................................................................................................................................. 30

TWA Period (hours) ....................................................................................................................................................... 30

Correction Factor (%)..................................................................................................................................................... 30

50% LEL = (%CH4)........................................................................................................................................................ 31

Auto Zero on Startup...................................................................................................................................................... 31

LEL by Volume CH4 ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

10% (of reading) Over-span........................................................................................................................................... 31

20.8 Base Reading ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

Low Alarm Acknowledge................................................................................................................................................ 31

Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................................ 32

Computed Gas Exposures ............................................................................................................................................... 35

Viewing and Clearing Gas Exposures ........................................................................................................................... 35

Gas Alarm Setpoints ...................................................................................................................................................... 36

Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints...................................................................................................................................... 37

Stopping a Gas Alarm .................................................................................................................................................... 37

Sensor Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................. 37

Pump Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Low Battery Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Automatic Deactivation Alarm ........................................................................................................................................ 38

Bump Test.......................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Bump Test Using the MicroDock II Station .................................................................................................................... 39

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Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Diagnostics Protection ................................................................................................................................................... 41

Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector ................................................................................................................ 41

Calibration Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 42

Auto Zero Sensor...................................................................................................................................................... 43

Auto Span ................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Calibration Due Date ................................................................................................................................................ 45

Verification ................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Calibrating Using the IR Link ......................................................................................................................................... 47

Event Logs......................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Datalogs ............................................................................................................................................................................. 49

Bump and Calibration Results......................................................................................................................................... 50

Downloading Datalogs and Event Logs ......................................................................................................................... 50

Software Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 50

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Maximum Hose Length for Sampling............................................................................................................................. 51

Battery Maintenance and Cautions ................................................................................................................................ 51

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 52

Optimum Battery Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Replacing the Battery..................................................................................................................................................... 53

Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter .............................................................................................................................. 53

Replacing the Pump Filters............................................................................................................................................ 57

Replacing the Pump....................................................................................................................................................... 59

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................ 60

Replacement Parts and Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 63

Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................... 65

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General Datalogger Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 67

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II............................................................................................................................. 7

2. Display Elements.................................................................................................................................................. 8

3. Connecting the IR Link ....................................................................................................................................... 20

4. Device Configuration Section ............................................................................................................................. 21

5. Sensor Configuration Tab (H

2

S) ........................................................................................................................ 26

6. Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector..................................................................................................... 42

7. Calibrate Device Dialog Box............................................................................................................................... 47

8. Connecting the Charger Adapter........................................................................................................................ 52

9. Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter .................................................................................................................. 55

10. Front and Rear Shells Side by Side ................................................................................................................... 56

11. Remove the O

2

Sensor With a Scredriver.......................................................................................................... 56

12. Replacing the Pump Filters ................................................................................................................................ 58

13. Removing the Pump Filters ................................................................................................................................ 58

14. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................. 60

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. Gases Monitored .................................................................................................................................................. 2

2. International Symbols ........................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II............................................................................................................................. 7

4. Display Elements.................................................................................................................................................. 8

5. Pushbutton ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

6. Connecting the IR Link ....................................................................................................................................... 20

7. Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................ 32

8. Computed Gas Exposures ................................................................................................................................. 35

9. Gas Alarm Setpoints .......................................................................................................................................... 36

10. Sample Factory Alarm Setpoints ........................................................................................................................ 37

11. Connecting the Charger Adapter........................................................................................................................ 52

12. Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter .................................................................................................................. 54

13. Replacing the Pump Filters ................................................................................................................................ 57

14. Replacement Parts and Accessories ................................................................................................................. 63

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GasAlertMax XT II

Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell

To contact BW Technologies by Honeywell, call

USA: 1-888-749-8878

Canada: 1-800-663-4164

Europe: +44 (0) 1295 700300

Other countries: +1-403-248-9226

Address correspondence to

BW Technologies by Honeywell

2840 – 2 Avenue S.E.

Calgary, AB T2A 7X9

CANADA

Email us at: info@gasmonitors.com

Visit BW Technologies by Honeywell's website at:

www.gasmonitors.com

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Introduction

a Warning

To ensure personal safety, read Safety Information -

Read First and aCautions before using the detector.

The GasAlertMax XT II gas detector (“the detector”) warns of hazardous

gas at levels above user-defined alarm setpoints.

The detector is a personal safety device. It is your responsibility to

respond properly to the alarm.

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Gases Monitored

The following table lists the gases that are monitored by the detector.

Table 1. Gases Monitored

CAUTION: FOR SAFETY REASONS, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE

OPERATED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS TECHNICAL REFERENCE GUIDE

COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING AND SERVICING.

Safety Information - Read First

Use the detector only as specified in this technical reference guide,

otherwise the protection provided by the detector may be impaired.

International symbols used on the detector and in this technical

reference guide are defined in Table 2.

Read the aCautions on the following pages before using the detector.

ec Warning

This instrument contains a lithium polymer battery.

Dispose of lithium cells immediately. Do not

disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Do not mix

with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries must be

disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous

materials handler.

Gas Detected Unit of Measure

Hydrogen sulfide (H

2

S)

parts per million (ppm)

Carbon monoxide parts per million (ppm)

Combustible gases (LEL)

a) percent of lower explosive limit

(%LEL)

b) percent by volume methane

0-5.0% v/v

Oxygen (O

2

)

% volume

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aCautions

• Warning: Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety.

• Caution: For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and

understand the technical reference guide completely before operating or servicing.

• Do not use the detector if it is damaged. Inspect the detector before using. Look for cracks and/or missing parts.

• If the detector is damaged or parts are missing, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell

immediately.

• Use only sensor(s) that are specifically designed for the GasAlertMax XT II model. Refer to Replacement Parts and

Accessories.

• Calibrate the detector before first-time use and then on a regular schedule, depending on use and sensor exposure to

poisons and contaminants. Sensors must be calibrated regularly and at least once every 180 days (6 months).

• BW recommends to bump test the sensors, before each day’s use, to confirm their ability to respond to gas by

exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. Manually verify that the audible and

visual alarms are activated. Calibrate if the readings are not within the specified limits.

• Protect the combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds, silicones, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Although certain organic vapors (such as leaded gasoline and halogenated hydrocarbons) may temporarily inhibit

sensor performance, in most cases, the sensor will recover after calibration.

• BW recommends the combustible sensor be checked with a known concentration of calibration gas after any known

exposure to catalyst contaminants/poisons (sulfur compounds, silicon vapors, halogenated compounds, etc).

• The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a different combustible gas in the

% LEL range, calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas.

• Warning: High off-scale LEL readings may indicate an explosive concentration.

• Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance by CSA

International.

• For use only in potentially explosive atmospheres where oxygen concentrations do not exceed 20.9% (v/v).

• Any rapid up-scaling reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond

upper scale limit, which may be hazardous.

• Calibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas.

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aCautions

• Use only BW approved batteries for the GasAlertMax XT II detector. Refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories.

• Charge the detector before first-time use. BW recommends the detector be charged after every workday.

• Charge the GasAlertMax XT II using the recommended charging adapter only. Do not use any other charging adapter.

Failure to adhere to this precaution can lead to fire and/or explosion. Read and adhere to all instructions in the

charger operator’s manual. Failure to do so can result in fire, electrical shock, personal injury, and/or property

damage.

• Extended exposure of the GasAlertMax XT II to certain concentrations of combustible gases and air may stress a

detector element, which can seriously affect its performance. If an alarm occurs due to high concentration of

combustible gases, recalibration should be performed, or if needed, the sensor replaced.

• Do not test the combustible sensor’s response with a butane cigarette lighter; doing so will damage the sensor.

• Do not expose the detector to electrical shock or severe continuous mechanical shock.

• Do not immerse the detector in liquids.

• The pump (XT-RPUMP-K1) is certified for use with the GasAlertMax XT II detector only.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, adjust, or service the detector unless instructions for that procedure are provided in

the technical reference guide and/or that part is listed as a replacement part. Use only BW Technologies by Honeywell

Replacement Parts and Accessories

.

• The detector warranty will be voided if customer, personnel, or third parties damage the detector during repair

attempts. Non-BW Technologies by Honeywell repair/service attempts void this warranty.

• Warning: The lithium battery (MX-BAT01) may present a risk of fire or chemical burn hazard if misused. Do not

disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.

• Do not use any other lithium batteries with the GasAlertMax XT II detector. Use of any other cell can cause fire and/or

explosion. To order and replace the MX-BAT01 battery, refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories.

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Table 2. International Symbols

• Warning: Lithium polymer cells exposed to heat at 266°F (130°C) for 10 minutes can cause fire and/or explosion.

• Dispose of used lithium cells immediately. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Do not mix with the solid

waste stream. Spent batteries must be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler.

• Keep lithium cells away from children.

• Calibration cylinders that are used with a demand flow regulator must meet the following maximum inlet pressure

specifications:

• Disposable cylinders 0-3000 psig/70 bar

• Refillable cylinders 0-3000 psig/70 bar

Symbol Meaning

n

Approved to both U.S. and Canadian Standards by CSA International

g

European Explosives Protection

X

Conforms to European Union Directives

ATEX

Conforms to European ATEX Directives

IECEx

International Electrotechnical Commission Scheme for Certification to Standards for Electrical Equipment for

Explosive Atmospheres

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Getting Started

The list below provides the standard items included with the detector.

If the detector is damaged or parts are missing, contact the place of

purchase immediately.

• Sensors: H

2

S, CO, O

2

, and combustible (LEL)

• Calibration hose with quick connector

• Charging adapter

• Operator’s manual

• Quick reference card

• Technical reference guide on CD-ROM

Note

The IR connectivity kit, which includes the IR Link, is sold sep-

arately.

To order parts, refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories

.

The detector is shipped with the sensors, pump, and rechargeable

battery installed. To replace sensors, the pump, or the battery, refer to

Replacement Parts and Accessories

.

For instructions to replace the sensor(s), pump, or battery, refer to the

procedures in the following sections:

• Replacement Parts and Accessories

• Replacing the Pump

• Replacing the Battery

To become oriented with the features and functions of the detector, refer

to the following figures and tables:

• Figure 1.

and Table 3. describe the detector’s components.

• Figure 2.

and Table 4. describe the detector’s display elements.

• Table 5.

describes the detector’s pushbutton.

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Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II

Figure 1. Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II

Table 3. Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II

Item Description

1 Visual alarm indicators (LEDs)

2 Pump quick connector

3 Pump filter and moisture filter

4 Pushbutton

5 Alligator clip

6 Charging connector and IR interface

7 Diffusion cover locking screw

8 Diffusion cover

9 Audible alarm

10 Liquid crystal display (LCD)

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Display Elements

Figure 2. Display Elements

Table 4. Display Elements

Item Description

1 Alarm condition

2 Automatically zero sensor indicator

3 Numeric values

4 Battery life indicator

5 Pump indicator

6 Heartbeat indicator

7 Gas type identifiers

8 Gas cylinder indicator

9 Automatically span sensor indicator

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