Honeywell BW Clip Real Time Single Gas Detector User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Honeywell
Table of Contents
Honeywell BW Clip Real Time Single Gas Detector
Safety Information: Read First
WARNING
- Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety.
- Honeywell recommends performing a bump test prior to each day’s use to confirm sensor response and alarm activation by exposing the detector to a concentration of target gas that exceeds the low alarm set point. Honeywell also recommends performing a bump test if the detector has been subjected to physical impact, liquid immersion, an Over Limit alarm event, custody changes, or anytime the detector’s performance is in doubt. Calibrate the detector after a failed bump test. Always bump test and calibrate in a fresh air environment.
- Detectors in hibernation mode are not functional.
CAUTION
- Activate the detector before the activation date on the package.
- This product is a gas detector, not a measurement device.
- Ensure that the sensor grill is free of dirt, debris, and is not obstructed.
- Clean the exterior with a soft, damp cloth.
- For optimal performance, periodically zero the sensor in a normal atmosphere ) that is free of hazardous gas.
- Portable safety gas detectors are life safety devices. Accuracy of ambient gas (20.9% v/v O 2 reading(s) is dependent upon factors such as accuracy of the calibration gas standard used for calibration and frequency of calibration. Honeywell recommends performing a calibration at least once every 180 days (6 months).
Getting Started
LCD and Symbols
Activate a New Detector
- Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O ) that is free of hazardous gas.
- Press and hold the button until a 5 second countdown is displayed, and then 2 continue to hold until the countdown is complete.
- When the countdown is complete, the LCD and LEDs turn on and then turn off. The detector performs an internal diagnostic test.
- When the diagnostic test is successful, the alarm set points are displayed and the LEDs flash.
- The sensor stabilization countdown is displayed. During the countdown, the detector vibrates continuously for 20 seconds. The time required to stabilize varies depending on sensor type. When the countdown reaches 0, the LEDs flash and the audible alarm beeps.
- The detector is in normal operating mode when the gas type and concentration are displayed.
Normal Operating Mode
When the detector is in normal operating mode, the type of gas detected is permanently displayed. The detected concentration of the gas is displayed until it is disrupted by a button action, gas alarm, or error event.
Operating Life
When the detector is activated for the first time, the operating life
countdown is displayed. Press the push button to display remaining operating
life.
90 Days or Less Remaining
When the operating life countdown reaches 90 days or less before expiry, the
countdown display changes to days. The countdown displays the remaining
operating life in days until the countdown reaches 24 hours or less before
expiry.
24 Hours or Less Remaining
****When the operating life countdown reaches 24 hours or less before expiry, the countdown display changes to hours, and the EXPIRY! warning and non- compliance symbol are displayed.
End of Operating Life
When the operating life countdown ends, the detector deactivates and
detector safety functions are disabled. It is possible to retrieve event logs
for a limited time after expiry. The EXPIRY! warning and non-compliance symbol
are displayed for up to 30 days after expiry.
Internal Diagnostic Tests
Activated detectors automatically perform one internal diagnostic test every
24 hours. If the internal diagnostic test fails, the diagnostic fail-safe
begins.
Diagnostic Fail-Safe
- The EXPIRY! warning and non-compliance symbol are displayed.
- The detector beeps and vibrates.
- The LEDs flash 2 times per second for 15 seconds.
- OFF or an error code is displayed. The detector is deactivated.
It is possible to retrieve the event logs for a limited time after expiry. If you are unable to retrieve the event logs, contact Honeywell.
Alarms and Warnings
An alarm is initiated when the sensor is exposed to a gas concentration that
exceeds alarm set points. The alarm persists until the alarm gas concentration
returns to an acceptable range. Battery life decreases rapidly when the
detector is in alarm condition.
Low Alarm
- Audible: 1 beep per second
- Visual: 1 flash per second
- Vibration: 1 vibration per second
High Alarm
- Audible : 2 beeps per second
- Visual : 2 flashes per second
- Vibration: 2 vibrations per second
Over-Limit and Under-Limit Alarms If the gas concentration is beyond the sensor range, OL (over-limit) or -OL (under-limit) is displayed.
- Audible: 2 beeps per second
- Visual: 2 flashes per second
- Vibration: 2 vibrations per second
Automatic Zero Reminder for O2 Models
For O2 models only, the Automatic Zero Reminder is displayed
when more than 24 hours have elapsed since the last successful zero procedure
was performed.
Peak Readings
The peak readings symbol is displayed when the sensor is exposed to a gas
concentration that exceeds the alarm set points. It is no longer displayed
when more than 24 hours have passed since the last alarm, or when a successful
bump test is performed via an IntelliDoX station.
Non-compliance Symbol and LED Indicators
The non-compliance warning symbol is displayed when:
- an internal diagnostic test fails;
- a bump test, calibration or zero procedure fails;
- a bump test or calibration is due, if enabled;
- the sensor is exposed to a gas concentration that exceeds alarm set points, if enabled.
The non-compliance warning symbol is no longer displayed when more than 24
hours have passed since the last alarm, or when a successful bump test or
calibration is
performed (manual calibration or via an IntelliDoX station). The non-
compliance warning symbol is permanently displayed when the service-life
countdown reaches 24 hours or less before expiry, and for up to 30 days after
expiry. When Non-compliance after gas exposure is enabled through Safety Suite
Device Configuration via an IntelliDoX station, the LEDs flash in an
alternating pattern when the non-compliance warning symbol is displayed. When
the symbol is first displayed, the top LEDs flash. After 30 seconds, the side
LEDs flash. After 30 seconds, the pattern repeats until the non-compliance
warning symbol is no longer displayed.
NOTE : When the detector is bump tested via an IntelliDoX station, an
abnormal test result may occur if non-compliance LEDs are flashing. To suspend
the flashing for up to 10 minutes, press and release the button. When the
flashing stops, insert the detector and perform the test. If the bump test
fails, the LEDs resume flashing.
Recall Events and Settings
Note : Alarm set points can be manually setup via an IntelliDoX device.
When the detector is in normal operating mode, press the button at any time to
scroll through events and settings that are not empty or disabled through
Safety Suite Device Configurator via an IntelliDoX station. BW Clip Real Time
flashes, vibrates and beeps. While an event or setting is displayed, press the
button to scroll to the next available event or setting. If you do not press
the button, or if you have reached the last available event or setting, the
detector returns to normal operation. Events and settings are displayed in
this order:
- Peak Reading, if available, and when a maximum gas exposure event has occurred within the past 24 hours.
- Time of Peak Reading, if Real-time Clock display is enabled.
- Operating Life, the remaining operating life of the detector in months, days or hours.
- Low Alarm Setpoint
- High Alarm Setpoint
- Real-time Clock, if enabled.
- Firmware Version
- Next Bump Due, if enabled.
- Next Calibration Due, if enabled.
- Hibernation, for 2-year H2 S and CO models only.
Zero the Sensor
Over time and through use, the sensor baseline at zero exposure may drift from
the manufacturer’s baseline. For optimal performance of O2 models, Honeywell
recommends that you zero the O2 sensor once every 24 hours or when the
Automatic Zero Reminder is displayed. For all other models, Honeywell
recommends that you zero the sensor periodically
Zero Procedure.
- Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O ) that is free of hazardous gas.
- Press and hold the button until a 5 second countdown is displayed, and then continue to hold until the countdown is complete.
- When the countdown is complete, the Zero procedure begins and Zero is displayed.
- When Zero is successful, PASS and then CAL ? is displayed.Press the button to calibrate, or wait for the detector to enter normal operating mode after a 5 second countdown.
- If Zero is not successful, the non-compliance LED flashes. FAIL and the non-compliance warning symbol are displayed. Press the button to acknowledge the result and return to normal operation. The non-compliance warning symbol is displayed and the non-compliance LED flashes. Perform the Zero procedure again. If the procedure fails again, contact Honeywell.
Bump Tests
When the detector is configured to display a bump test reminder, the bump test
symbol is displayed when a bump test is due. For best results, bump test the
detector via an IntelliDoX station. Bump tests performed via an IntelliDoX
station are logged as bump tests. Manual bump tests are logged as unsafe gas
concentrations.
Calibration
By default, BW Clip Real Time is configured to use the following calibration
gas mixtures:
You can use Safety Suite Device Configurator
software via an IntelliDoX station to change a detector’s default calibration
gas mixtures. If the detector’s default calibration mixtures were changed, use
the gas mixture values from Safety Suite Device Configurator to calibrate the
detector.
- Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O ) that is free of hazardous gas.
- Connect the calibration hose to the gas cylinder and to the intake inlet on the calibration cap.
- Press and hold the button until a 5 second countdown is displayed, and then continue to hold until de countdown is complete. The zero procedure begins and Zero is displayed. When Zero is successful, PASS is displayed
- When CAL ? is displayed, press the button to begin calibration.
- Put the calibration cap on the sensor grill.
- When GAS ? is displayed, apply calibration gas for two minutes at a recommended flow rate of 500 ml/min. When calibration is successful, PASS is displayed and the detector returns to normal operating mode.
If calibration fails, non-compliance warning symbols are displayed. Press the push button to acknowledge. Repeat calibration. If it fails again, contact Honeywell.
Event Logs
The detector stores the last 35 events that occurred, including peak readings,
bump tests, calibrations and auto zeros. Each record contains:
- detector serial number, sensor type and life-remaining;
- total number of events that have occurred;
- event type and duration;
- alarm level(s) in ppm or %;
- time elapsed since the alarm occurred in days/hours/minutes;
- duration of the alarm (minutes/seconds).
Use Safety Suite Device Configurator via an IntelliDoX station to transfer event logs from the detector to a computer. When logs are transferred via an IntelliDoX station, the most recent 35 events are transferred.
Optional Settings
Use Safety Suite Device Configurator via an IntelliDoX station to enable the
following optional settings for BW Clip Real Time detectors.
Non-compliance After Gas Exposure
When Non-compliance after gas exposure is enabled, the LEDs flash in an
alternating pattern when the sensor is exposed to a gas concentration that
exceeds alarm set points. When the gas exposure is detected, the top LEDs
flash. After 30 seconds, the side LEDs flash. After 30 seconds, the pattern
repeats until more than 24 hours have passed since the last alarm, or when a
successful bump test is performed via an IntelliDoX station.
Real-time Clock Display
When real-time Clock Display is enabled, you can display the current time by pressing the button to Recall Events and Settings, and then continuing to press the button until the time is displayed. Time may be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour clock format.
Hibernation
Hibernation is a factory installed feature that is available for 24-month HS
and CO detectors. When Hibernation is activated, the operating life countdown
is suspended. Use Hibernation to deactivate the detector for 7 days or longer,
up to a maximum of 12 months. When Hibernation is activated, all detector
safety functions are disabled.
Activate Hibernation via BW Clip Real Time Hibernation Case
- Have ready a BW Clip Hibernation Case. To purchase a Case, contact Honeywell or an authorized distributor.
- Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O) that is free of hazardous gas.
- Verify that the detector is in normal operating mode.
- Press the button to Recall Events and Settings, and then continue to press the button until Hib is displayed.
- While Hib is displayed, press the button until a 5 second countdown is displayed. When the countdown is complete, the 20-second Hibernation counter is displayed.
- While the Hibernation counter is displayed, place the detector into a BW Clip Real Time Hibernation Case and then close the case firmly. The detector enters Hibernation mode. All detector safety functions are disabled.
- To reactivate the detector, open the case and remove the detector.
Activate Hibernation through Safety Suite Device Configurator via
IntelliDoX
- Use Safety Suite Device Configurator to activate Hibernation on Insertion via an IntelliDoX station, and then insert the detector in the configured station. The detector event logs are retrieved, and the detector enters Hibernation mode. All safety functions are disabled, and the detector may be removed from the IntelliDoX station.
- To reactivate the detector, press and hold the button until a 5 second countdown is displayed, and then continue to hold until the LCD and LEDs turn on and off. The detector performs a self-diagnostic test. When the test is successful, the type of gas detected and the remaining operating life are displayed. The detector is in normal operating mode.
- For more information, refer to the operator manuals for the IntelliDoX station and Safety Suite Device Configurator software.
About this Publication
This publication is an operator guide for BW Clip Real Time portable single-
gas detectors manufactured by Honeywell. It is intended for use with the
following models:
- 24- and 36-month H S and CO Detectors
- 24-month O detector
- 24-month SO detector
Copyright, Notice, Trademarks
While this information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate,
Honeywell disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose and makes no express warranties except as may be stated
in its written agreement with and for its customers. In no event is Honeywell
liable to anyone for any indirect, special or consequential damages. The
content in this document is subject to change.
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Maximum Operating Life 24-month Detector
2 years after activation, assuming 2 minutes of alarm time per day.
Note : 24-month HS and CO detectors that use hibernation may extend the
service period of the detector up to an additional year. The service life will
end once the detector reaches 24 months of actual operation. Hibernation
provides a maximum service life of 36 months.
36-month Detector
3 years after activation, assuming 1 minute of alarm time per day.
Detection Range
- HS 0 to 100 ppm
- CO 0 to 300 ppm
- O2 0 to 25% v/v O2
- SO2 0 to 100 ppm
Factory Alarm Set points
Use Safety Suite Device Configurator via an IntelliDoX station to adjust alarm set points. For more information, refer to the operator manuals for Safety Suite Device Configurator software and the IntelliDoX automatic test and calibration station.
Ratings and Certifications
The BW Clip Real Time is in conformity with the following standards:
UL 913 8th Edition
UL 60079-0:2013,
UL 60079-11:2013
CSA C22.2 No. 157-92:2012,
CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0:2011,
CSA C22.2 No. 60079-11:2014
EN 60079-0:2012 +A11:2013,
EN 60079-11:2012
IEC 60079-0:2011
IEC 60079-11:2011
IEC 60079-26:2014
ABNT NBR IEC 60079-0:2008
ABNT NBR IEC 60079-11:2009
UL
Classified by UL to both US and Canadian Standards as intrinsically safe for
Class I, Division 1, Group A, B, C, D and Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC.
ATEX
CE 0539 II 1G
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga IP66/67
DEMKO 14 ATEX 1356
CE
European Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity www.honeywellanalytics.com
IECEx
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga IP66/67
IECEx UL 14.0063
INMETRO
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
DNV 15.0024
KTL
15-KA4BO-03061.
Specifications
Shelf Life
- H2 : S One (1) year before activation
- CO : One (1) year before activation
- O2 : Six (6) months before activation
- SO2 : One (1) year before activation
Instrument Weight alligator clip included
92 grams (3.2 ounces)
Instrument Dimensions alligator clip included
41 x 50 x 87 millimeters
(1.6 x 2.0 x 3.4 inches)
Operating Temperatures
- H2S :
- -40°C to +50°C
- (-40 °F to +122°F)
- CO : –
- 30 °C to +50°C
- (-22 °F to +122°F)
- O2:
- -20 °C to +50°C
- (-4 °F to +122°F)
- SO2 :
- -30 °C to +50°C
- (-22 °F to +122°F)
Intrinsic Safety Temperature Range
-40 °C to +50 °C (-40 °F to +122 °F)
Internal Vibrating
Operates to -10°C (+14°F)
Operating Humidity
5% to 95% relative humidity(non-condensing)
Audible Alarm
≈ 95 dB at 10 cm (3.9 in)
Visual Alarm
Flashing, wide-angled alarm lens with red
LEDs plus alarm LCD readout
Display
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Sensor Type
Electro chemical cells
Battery
Lithium, non-replaceable
Ingress Protection
IP 66/67
Alarm Set points
Instant low and instant high
Calibration
To ensure accurate calibration, Honeywell recommends using a premium-grade
calibration gas approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST). Do not use a gas cylinder beyond its expiry date.Honeywell recommends
you calibrate the detector at least once every 180 days depending on use and
sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants. Calibrate only in a safe area
that is free of hazardous gas.
Recommended Calibration Gas Mixtures
- H2S : 5 to 50 ppm balance N
- CO: 25 to 250 ppm balance N
- SO2: 5 to 70 ppm balance N
- O2 : 5.0 % to 19.0 % v/v O
Perform the Zero procedure once every 24 hours or when the Automatic Zero Reminder is displayed.
Intended Use
This product is classified for use in hazardous atmospheres that are not more
than 21% v/v O
Recycling
This instrument contains a lithium battery. Do not mix with the solid waste
stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or
hazardous materials handler.
CAUTION
Products may contain materials that are regulated for transportation under
domestic and international dangerous goods regulations. Return product in
compliance with appropriate dangerous goods regulations. Contact freight
carrier for further instructions.
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Honeywell warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two or three years
(depending upon detector), beginning on the date of activation. 24-month H2S
and CO detectors are covered for up to an additional 12 months when
hibernation is used, limited by a total of 24 months of detector operation.
This Warranty is valid only if the detector is activated by the date on the
package. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to
the original buyer. The obligation of the warranty from Honeywell is limited,
at the option of Honeywell, to refund of the purchase price, repair, or
replacement of a defective product that is returned to a Honeywell authorized
service center within the warranty period. In no event shall the liability of
Honeywell liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the
buyer for the Product. This warranty does not include:
- fuses, disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use;
- any product which in the opinion of Honeywell, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation, handling or use; or
- 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. The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on:
- proper storage, installation, calibration, use, maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable recommendations of Honeywell;
- the buyer promptly notifying Honeywell of any defect and, if required, promptly making the product available for correction. No goods shall be returned to Honeywell until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from Honeywell; and
- the right of Honeywell 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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every buyer. 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 provisions.
China ROHS 2 Card
All parts and assemblies not listed in this table contain hazardous substances elow the limit requirements of GB/T 26572 This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJT 11364
- 0: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572
- X: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572
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