FORENSICS FD-600 Industrial Gas Analyzer Instruction Manual

FORENSICS FD-600 Industrial Gas Analyzer

The Industrial Gas Analyzer FD-600 is a specialized gas analyzer with a built- in pump. It is available in different models including Headspace Analyzer, Air Quality Analyzer, Welding Analyzer, and Others. The analyzer comes with a telescopic probe kit, headspace kit, 2 probe + filter, analyzer, hard carry case, USB charger, USB cable, QC/CAL certificate, and user manual. It also includes either a belt clip or magnet for easy carrying.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure that the analyzer is properly charged using the USB charger before use.
2. Check the serial number and make sure that all sensors including O2 sensor, CO sensor, LEL% sensor, H2S sensor, CO2 sensor, O3 sensor, and any other sensors are installed correctly and functioning properly.
3. Choose the appropriate gas to be analyzed and check the target gas range and default alarm set points from the table provided in the user manual.
4. Attach the telescopic probe kit or any other kit as required for the analysis.
5. Turn on the analyzer and wait for it to complete its self-check before use.
6. Insert the probe into the sample gas and wait for the analyzer to provide the results.
7. If the alarm goes off during analysis, take appropriate action to ensure safety.
8. Store the analyzer in its hard carry case after use to protect it from damage.

product Analyzer Specifications

• Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
• Sensor: Electrochemical for all gases except Catalytic for %LEL and NDIR for CO2
• Sensor Life: 2 to 3 years for Electrochemical
• Error: 6 months, the detector still operates but accuracy will be compromised.
• Response Time: Varies depending on the gas being analyzed
• Store/Oper. Temp: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
• Store/Oper. Humidity: 15% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
• Battery: Lithium-ion battery
• Charging Time: Approximately 4 hours
• Operation Time: Approximately 8 hours
• Dimension/Weight: Varies depending on the model
• Pump Noise: Less than 60 dB(A)
• Inlet Air Barb: 1/8 inch

Warranty Disclaimers

The Industrial Gas Analyzer FD-600 comes with a limited warranty of 1 year. Electrochemical sensors have a life of 2 to 3 years. The detector still operates after 6 months, but accuracy may be compromised. For support and sales, visit www.forensicsdetectors.com or email [email protected].

OVERVIEW

Serial

GAS SENSOR RANGES & DEFAULT ALARM SET POINTS 

ANALYZER SPECIFICATIONS

• Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
• Sensor: Electrochemical for all gases except Catalytic for %LEL and NDIR for CO2
• Sensor Life: 2 to 3 years for Electrochemical
• Error: <±5% F.S.
• Response Time: <30 seconds
• Store/Oper. Temp: 0°F – 122°F
• Store/Oper. Humidity: <95%RH
• Battery: DC3.7V Li–Ion battery 3200mAh
• Charging Time: 4 hours
• Operation Time: >10 hours
• Dimension/Weight: 5.1 x 2.6 x 1.2 inches, 400grams Rating: ATEX certified Ex ib IB T4 Gb. IP65 .
• Pump Noise: <60dB
• Inlet Air Barb: 3mm diameter

CARRY CASE DETAILS

• Weight: 1.6lb with analyzer & accessories
• Dimension: 9 x 7 x 5 inches

APPLICATIONS

1. Air Quality Analyzer: Made for air quality measurements and leak testing. Comes with tubing and a 4ft telescopic probe. Air quality and leak testing to CO2, CO, O2, O3, NH3, H2S, combustibles, NOx, SO2 and many others.
2. Headspace Analyzer: Made for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Comes with filters, needles tubing and septa. Sensing options include O2, CO2 and CO.
3. Welding Analyzer: Made for welders to detector low oxygen for good welding. Comes with tubing, filters and a stainless-steel probe.
4. Special: Other uses include, nitrogen dioxide leak testing, breath analysis, storage tank headspace, automotive analysis. Please consult with us to determine best “filter” options for most accurate measurements.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• 32bit microprocessor, color display and graphing
• Rugged industrial design and build
• ABS and rubber housing, explosion proof
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery via easy USB charger
• Professional aluminum case
• ATEX, CNEX, FCC, IP65 certifications
• Built-in pump and easy barb hose connector

INTRODUCTION

You have purchased the FD-600 INDUSTRIAL GAS DETECTOR by FORENSICS DETECTORSTM. The detector is factory calibrated, TURN ON AND GO! This product is an INDUSTRIAL gas analyzer with graphing, color display and alarm logging. This detector is made with a robust ATEX design using high-quality electrochemical sensors. This detector was made for industrial use for oil and gas professionals, technicians, contractors, food technology engineers, energy inspectors, and many other applications that need to air and gas quantities with precision pump control. This detector is made to endure harsh handling with an Explosion-proof grade of Ex ib IIB T4 Gb and Protection Grade: IP65.

QUICK SETUP

1. Ensure all components are included.
2. Ensure the analyzer is fully charged. If not, please charge the battery first.
3. Double-check all tubing is well connected and in place. Check all connections.
4. Turn ON the detector. After the countdown, the pump turns ON and READY.
5. Start measuring. Real-time measurements are shown on the HOME screen.
6. Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the operation.
7. Always be safe.
8. Before turning OFF, flush/purge the air out the detector by allowing the pump to run for 60 secs to allow fresh air to purge the instrument.
9. Ensure tubing and items are clean before storing as to avoid any contamination, residual odors or toxic gases that may poison the sensor.

ANALYZER OPERATION

ON/OFF: Press the MIDDLE button for 3 seconds. After 60-sec countdown gas detection begins, the pump is ON and real-time detected gas levels is shown on the HOME DETECTION SCREEN. Start measuring. To turn OFF, press MIDDLE button for 3 secs. When in normal operation, the Home Detection Screen will appear like below on the left image. In normal ambient fresh air all sensors should read ZERO except O2 (oxygen) that is normally at 20.9%.

MENU MODE: Press the MIDDLE button to enter the main MENU SCREEN. The menu screen is shown below right. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to make your selection, and press the MIDDLE button to select. Menu option selections are explained in the following sections.

PUMP CONTROL AND MUTE: When in the Home Detection Screen, press the left button (FUNC) selection. This will take you to a screen menu that allows you to control the PUMP ON/OFF and MUTE ON/OFF. Use the left and right button to select and toggle. Press the middle button to go back to the HOME detection screen. Turn the PUMP OFF to preserve battery life when appropriate or to limit sample size such as in a headspace food gas analysis. When the pump is under load the pump icon will turn RED and a few beeps will be heard. This is normal especially when first placing the headspace filter and needle to take samples.

CURVE PLOT SCREEN: When in the Home Detection Screen, press the right button (CURVE) selection. You will see the concentration of the sensor data being plotted in real-time over 10 seconds. The dashed lines are at the alarm levels that are set/modified by the user. To toggle to another gas plot simply press the left or right button until your gas selection appears. Press the middle button to return to the Home Detection Screen. Although this device does not have a “print” function, we recommend taking photo pictures of any interesting plots that may be useful for analysis.

MENU OPTIONS

MENU: To enter the MENU mode, press the middle button when in the HOME Detection Screen. The MENU screen is like the picture in the below left.

Shutdown: Shutdown the device.
Setting: The setting screen has more options to choose:

1. ChannelSet: Summarizes the sensor channel information for each available sensor. It is also used to change/toggle the displayed concentration unit of measure (i.e. ppm, mg/m3 or other). Changes will not be required as the most popular settings are always preset as default.
2. AirPump: This is a load calibration value. If a value >70, the pump is under load and will beep to let the user know too much load is being experienced by the pump. Check for any blockage or kinks in the tubing. One can also SAVE the load value so the alarm warning is not activated – and recalibrates the pump to the new “load” pump conditions.
3. ClearRec: Password 1111 then enter. This option allows the user to clear the alarm records in the memory of the device.
4. Language: Language options.
5. Backlight: Select the time for the screen to remain ON or Auto OFF delay.
6. SystemInf: Summarizes alarm points, and maximum detection limits.

ALARM SETTINGS

AlarmSet: Alarms are triggered (LED flashes, Buzzer and Vibration) when alarms points are met/exceeded. To change the alarm set points select AlarmSet in the Main Menu (see prior section). A screen to select your gas will appear like the image below on the left. Select your gas and edit to change the alarm set point / trigger point as shown in the right image. When alarms are triggered a warning symbol is shown within the corresponding gas display section within the HOME DETECTION SCREEN. When triggered, the alarm is highlighted in YELLOW (LOW alarm) or RED (HIGH alarm) on the HOME Detection Screen. To avoid any annoying alarm, set the alarm either as LOW or HIGH as possible so the alarms are not triggered.

NOTE: If ALARM triggers are critical to your application, always check the alarm setting to ensure you are protected and alarm settings are as you anticipate to avoid harmful exposure levels.

RECORDING ALARM DATA

Record: When alarms are triggered they are automatically recorded with a date and time stamp along with the (min or max) alarm data point. This is useful for safety personnel to keep track of exposures for record keeping and exposure analysis purposes. To explore this information, select Record in the Menu Screen. This will take you to the various gases as seen on the below image on the left. Each gas will be listed along with the number of alarm records shown in parenthesis. Select a gas and a list of alarm records will be shown similar to the example image below on the right.

DATA LOGGING
This unit is able to transfer data to a computer for remote sampling, data logging and continuous monitoring. The detector needs to be connected to a PC. Go to www.forensicsdetectors.com and then go to our software data logging page for FD-600 instructions and associated YouTube tutorials.

ZERO CALIBRATION

GasZero: GasZero should not be used very often – only if for some reason the baseline zero value of the sensor value is flickering or drifting and does not maintain a zero value. For gases such as oxygen however, exposing the sensor to pure ZERO nitrogen gas is important to maintain accuracy and for good measure this should be undertaken periodically between 6-12 months (i.e. every calibration cycle). For most gases (other than O2), if the sensor continues to read above zero, cross sensitivity to vapors or other gases may be possible. Ensure a fresh environment to diagnose this situation, particularly after high concentration exposure. Select GasZero from the Main Menu Screen. Select Gas to ZERO. Expose to ZERO air for 1 min. Use fresh air for H2S, CO and %LEL. For O2 expose to pure N2. Maintain a flow of about 0.5L/min to deliver the gas to the detector (i.e. via the inlet). Then press SAVE button to confirm the zero value. When complete, “SAVE SUCCESS” is displayed.

SPAN CALIBRATION (see our YouTube Channel for Calibration tutorial)

GasCheck: Span calibration is undertaken to ensure accurate gas concentration reading (i.e. ensure that the display reading in ppm is accurate and true). For example, an OSHA safety officer using a CO detector used in the field would want to calibrate to a concentration of 50ppm, since ambient CO is usually in the lower range. The span calibration gas concentration chosen is best chosen to represent the concentration that the sensor typically is exposed to, as to ensure maximum accuracy for daily application usage. We recommend calibration to be undertaken every 6 months. For analytical and highly specific applications, calibration can be undertaken more often to ensure the highest accuracy. If left beyond 6 months, the accuracy of the analyzer will be compromised.
To undertake span calibration from the MENU SCREEN select GasCheck. Select passcode 1111. Select Gas to Span Calibrate. Expose to CAL gas for 1 min. For O2, simply expose the analyzer to fresh air, which will have 20.9% of O2. When using gas bottles, maintain a flow of about 0.5L/min when using gas bottles. Enter and edit the gas concentration so the detector knows the concentration of the calibration gas. After exposure, press SAVE. When complete, “SAVE SUCCESS” is displayed. Use an appropriate multigas mixture is OK or single gas mixture is also OK to calibrate a single sensor. Again, for oxygen, don’t forget to simply use fresh ambient air 20.9%.

TIME AND DATE

SetTime: Select SetTime from the Main Menu Screen. Select EDIT to make the necessary date and time changes.

BATTERY CHARGING

The ANALYZER has a built-in lithium battery and can be charged via micro-USB port. USB Charger must be rated >1.0A for fast charging. Before charging, TURN OFF the analyzer to avoid any potential damage. Charging takes about 4 hours. When charging is required the screen will display LOW BATTERY along with two beeps/minute. Do not charge the device in a combustible area.

OPERATIONAL TIPS

• When in the ON state, after the display has switched OFF, the LED will flash every 20 seconds to reassure the user the detector is still ON and operating useful for dark situations and when the screen is OFF (to save power).
• Before turning the detector off don’t forget to flush/purge out the detector by allowing the pump to run for 60 secs to allow clean air to purge.
• Ensure tubing and items are clean before storing as to avoid any contamination, residual odors or toxic gases that may poison the sensor.
• The sensors have a rated life of 2 years. If well taken care of, they can last longer (up to 3 years) but will require more frequent calibration.
• Ensure periodic calibration every 6 months so that the performance of the detector remains within specification. If the calibration period is >6 months, the detector still operates but accuracy will be compromised.

WARNING

• KEEP DETECTOR AWAY FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC & MAGNETIC INTERFERENCES (i.e. PHONES & MAGNETS)
• STORE DETECTOR WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS
• IF UNWELL, SEEK CLEAN AIR & MEDICAL ATTENTION.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AS THE DETECTOR IS VERY SENSITIVE
• TO ENSURE ACCURACY, CALIBRATE DEVICE AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS
• THE DETECTOR IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN FLUE GAS AS THE UNIT DOES NOT HAVE A WATER TRAP NOR A NOX FILTER and PROBE WILL NOT WITHSTAND TYPICAL FLUE GAS TEMPERATURES.
• CHECK AND SET ALARM LEVELS APPROPRIATELY TO AVOID HARMFUL EXPOSURE -CONSULT WITH YOUR SAFETY OFFICER OR WITH STATE/FEDERAL AGENCIES.

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WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

This product is covered by a one-year limited warranty. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, disassembly, abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product, or applications not in accordance with the user manual. It does not cover events and conditions outside of our control, such as Acts of God (fire, severe weather etc.). It does not apply to retail stores, service centers or any distributors or agents. We will not recognize any changes to this warranty by third parties. We shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for 1 year.
THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE REPAIRED IF THE UNIT IS TAMPERED WITH IT WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE. IF THE UNIT IS FAULTY PLEASE RETURN IT TO YOUR ORIGINAL SUPPLIER WITH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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