gasclip technologies UM-MGC-S Multi Gas Clip Simple User Manual

gasclip technologies UM-MGC-S Multi Gas Clip Simple

Specifications

• Detector Components

1. Power/Menu Button
2. LEL Sensor
3. Calibration Cap Ports
4. O2 Sensor
5. Dual Tox Sensor
6. Audible Alarm Port
7. Display
8. Alarm Bar LEDs
9. Maintenance LEDs
10. Infrared (IR) Communication Window
11. Alligator Clip with Safety Ring
12. Certification Label
13. Model and Serial Label

• Display Components

1. Alarm Condition
2. Life Remaining
3. Calibration/Test Mode
4. Battery Indicator
5. Gas Readings
6. Gas Identifiers

Product Usage Instructions

Warning Statements
The Multi Gas Clip Simple (MGC-S) detector is a personal safety device designed to detect the presence of specific toxic gases: carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), oxygen (O2), and combustible gases/Lower Explosive Limit (LEL). Before operating the device, it is important to ensure that you have been properly trained on its use and the appropriate actions to take in the event of an alarm condition.

Detector Components
The Multi Gas Clip Simple detector consists of the following components:

1. Power/Menu Button
2. LEL Sensor
3. Calibration Cap Ports
4. O2 Sensor
5. Dual Tox Sensor
6. Audible Alarm Port
7. Display
8. Alarm Bar LEDs
9. Maintenance LEDs
10. Infrared (IR) Communication Window
11. Alligator Clip with Safety Ring
12. Certification Label
13. Model and Serial Label

Display Components
The Multi Gas Clip Simple detector’s display features the following components:

1. Alarm Condition
2. Life Remaining
3. Calibration/Test Mode
4. Battery Indicator
5. Gas Readings
6. Gas Identifiers

The display provides details about the detected gases, alarm conditions, remaining battery life, and calibration/test mode.

WARNING STATEMENTS

• Do not substitute components as this may interfere with the intrinsic safety of the device.

• DO NOT substitute any other battery type than specified and supplied by Gas Clip Technologies.

• Only use Gas Clip Technologies parts in the detector. Unapproved parts will void the warranty and are considered unsafe.

• Before each use, check that all sensor and alarm ports are clear of any obstructions, i.e. debris or blockage.

• The detector contains a lithium battery that must be disposed of by a qualified recycler. Check local regulations for proper disposal.

• DO NOT use IR communications when an explosive atmosphere may be present.

• If you suspect any malfunction or have any technical problems, contact GCT at 1-877-525-0808.

• The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C
  (212°F) or incinerate. Contact Gas Clip Technologies for replacement instructions. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

• Keep new and used batteries away from children.

• Do not expose the detector to sensor poisons such as, but not limited to: alcohol, citrus-based cleaners, silicones, lead compounds (e.g. tetraethyl lead), sulfur compounds, phosphorus, halogenated hydrocarbons and aerosols. Exposure to poisons may impair the accuracy and/or response time of the detector.

• If the sensor’s measuring range has been exceeded or if there’s suspicion of sensor poisoning, perform a calibration and bump test on the detector.
  Caution: Before each day’s usage, sensitivity must be tested on a known concentration of methane equivalent to 25-50% of full-scale concentration. Accuracy must be within 0-20% of actual methane concentration. Accuracy may be corrected by calibrating the detector.

• The detector should be bump tested before use with a known concentration of gas to confirm its ability to respond to gas. Calibrate the detector if the readings are not within the specified limits.

• Any rapid upscale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous.

• Strong Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) may cause incorrect operations.

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

• Please read the procedures described in IEC 60079-29-2 for reference.

1. IP ratings do not imply that the equipment will detect gas during and after exposure to those conditions. 2) recommendations for determining appropriate calibration interval and maintenance requirements if exposed to those conditions representative of the IP rating; 3) recommended accessories to those conditions representative of the IP rating

READ FIRST BEFORE OPERATION
Gas Clip Technologies (GCT) Multi Gas Clip Simple (MGC-S) detectors are personal safety devices designed to detect the presence of specific toxic gases: carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), oxygen (O2) and combustible gases/Lower Explosive Limit (LEL). Before operation, ensure that you have been properly trained on the use of the equipment and the appropriate actions to take in the event of an alarm condition.

DETECTOR COMPONENTS

DISPLAY COMPONENTS

Display Layout

Display Details

• When a detected gas has a Gas Reading (5) at or above its alarm thresholds, the Gas Identifier (6) for that particular gas will flash and a warning symbol will appear at the top of the display along with the associated Alarm Condition (1).
• Detector Life Countdown – Once activated, the detector will display 24 months of Life Remaining (2). Detector will continue to countdown and display the number of months remaining until 30 days remain. Display will then begin showing the number of days remaining until end of life.
• During a calibration or bump test, the Calibration/Test Mode icon (3) will appear and flash indicating it is time to apply gas.
• The Battery Indicator (4) is displayed as a battery icon which is solid as long as the battery is not low. The battery won’t need charging or replacing during the life of the detector. When the battery approaches end of life it will proceed through the following steps:
  • 1/3 of Battery life remaining: Battery Indicator appears as outline only
  • 20 Minutes remaining: Battery Indicator appears as outline only, single beep/flash
  • 10 Minutes remaining: Battery Indicator outline flashes, single beep/flash
  • 5 Minutes remaining: continuous beep/flash every 5 seconds
  • Expired: 5 long beeps/flashes and then “LOW BAT” is displayed

Warning:

• Users must familiarize themselves with the display icons in both non-alarm and alarm states.
• If the display is missing icons, or cannot be clearly read, discontinue use and contact GCT.
• The IR LEL sensor will not detect hydrogen (H2) or acetylene (C2H2) gases; however, due to their cross sensitive nature, the CO sensor will go into alarm well below 10% LEL.

BASIC OPERATION

Button Usage
The following operations are driven by the Power/Menu Button located on the front of the detector:

• Turning on the detector
  • Menu navigation
  • Main Menu
  • Status Menu
  • Option Menu
• Bump testing
• Calibration/Auto Zero
• Retest
• Latched Alarm acknowledgment
• Back-light activation
• Off Mode

Turning On the Detector
WARNING: Detector must be turned on in a known clean air environment.
Once activated, the detector will run continuously for 24 months. To activate, briefly hold down the Power/Menu Button. The alarm bars will flash, the detector will vibrate and a start up tone will sound while the detector self- tests the visual, vibrating and audible alarms. Each sensor will show a chasing “0” for the sensor reading while it is stabilizing and being self- tested. Once all sensors have completed the warm up and stabilization sequence (~ 65 seconds), the detector is fully operational and ready to detect all applicable gases.

Caution: The detector should always be bump tested prior to operational use (see Bump Testing section, pages 9-11).The detector should be worn on a location within the breathing zone.

Off Mode
To power down the sensors for temporary storage or travel, hold down the Power/Menu Button throughout the AUTO ZERO, RETEST and OFF count downs. Release the button when the “OFF OK” message appears. Sensors are now deactivated. The screen will display “OFF” and the life remaining on the detector. To turn the detector back on, hold the power button down briefly. To disable the Off Mode feature, use the Off Lock option (see Adjustable Options section, page 7). NOTE: The Off Mode only deactivates the sensors, the life remaining clock continues to count down.

ALARMS

Alarm Behavior
The following table describes the detector’s behavior under various alarm conditions:

Alarm Condition| Audible Alarm| Vibration Alarm| Visual Alarm
---|---|---|---
Low| slow beep| slow vibration| slow LED flash
High| fast beep| fast vibration| fast LED flash
TWA| slow beep| slow vibration| slow LED flash
STEL| fast beep| fast vibration| fast LED flash
Multi| slow/fast beep| slow/fast vibration| slow/fast LED flash
Sensor Error| fast beep| fast vibration| fast LED flash

Low Battery

| 1/3 of Battery life remaining: battery outline only

20 Minutes remaining: single beep/flash, battery outline only 10 Minutes remaining: single beep/flash, battery outline flashes 5 Minutes remaining: continuous beep/flash every 5 seconds Expired: 5 long beeps/flashes then “LOW BAT” is displayed

Examples of alarm condition screens:

Default Alarms

Alarms are non-latching by default. Alarm thresholds, STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) intervals, TWA (Time Weighted Average) intervals and latching options may be configured (see Adjustable Options section, pages 7-8, for more details).

DETECTOR MENUS

Main Menu
Once activated, the Main Menu is accessed by pressing the Power/Menu Button two separate times in quick succession (double-tap). The detector will display in the following order:

1. Life Remaining – Number of months and days left before the 24 month life of the detector expires. Months remaining will display until there are less than 30 days remaining. From that time, until the end of life, only days remaining will display.
2. Date/Time – Current date & time automatically sets every time the detector is communicated with via GCT IR Link or MGC Simple Clip Dock.
3. User ID/Message – A unique programmed message, up to 46 alpha-numeric characters, can be assigned to individual detectors (refer to the Adjustable Options section, page 7). If the User ID/Message does not fit on one screen, it will scroll right-to-left twice. If no User ID/Message is set up, the detector will display the default User ID/Message, GAS CLIP TECHNOLOGIES, then skip ahead to the Sub-Menu Prompts, “SHOW STATUS” & “SHOW OPTION”.
4. Sub-Menu Prompts – Two prompts, “SHOW STATUS” and “SHOW OPTION”, will display one after another. Pressing the Power/Menu Button briefly during either Sub-Menu prompt will display the detector’s current information. “SHOW STATUS” accesses the Status Menu and “SHOW OPTION” accesses the Option Menu. If the Power/Menu Button is not pressed during “SHOW STATUS” or “SHOW OPTION”, the detector will immediately return to normal operation.

Status Menu
The Status Menu is accessed by pressing the Power/Menu Button once during the “SHOW STATUS” prompt. The detector will display in the following order:

1. L. CAL – the last calibration date
2. CAL DUE or CAL IN XXXd. – denotes if a calibration is due or how many days until it is due (will be displayed only if a calibration interval has been set up)
3. L. BUMP – the last bump test date
4. BUMP DUE or BUMP XXXd. – denotes if a bump test is due or how many days until it is due (will be displayed only if a bump test interval has been set up)
5. TWA – current Time Weighted Average readings.
6. STEL – current Short Term Exposure Limit readings.
7. HIGH – peak sensor readings.
8. CLEAR ALL prompt – press Power/Menu Button once during CLEAR ALL prompt to clear the TWA, STEL and Peak sensor readings.

Calibration Information – The date of the last calibration, along with the number of days remaining until the next calibration is due, will be displayed. If calibration is due, the detector must be calibrated (refer to the Calibration section, page 12).
Bump Test Information – The date of the last bump test, along with the number of days remaining until the bump test is due, will be displayed. If a bump test is due, the detector must be bump tested (refer to the Bump Testing section, pages 9-11).
Peak Levels – The detector will display the current TWA and STEL readings, followed by the peak concentrations recorded for each sensor since the last “CLEAR ALL”.
Clear Peak Levels – Pressing the Power/Menu Button during the “CLEAR ALL” prompt will cause the TWA, STEL and peak concentrations to be cleared. Note: this does not remove the information from the internal memory logs of the detector.

Option Menu
The Option Menu is accessed by pressing the Power/Menu Button once during the “SHOW OPTION” prompt. The detector will display in the following order:

1. FW VER – the current firmware version
2. TWA – the set alarm limits for Time Weighted Average
3. STEL – the set alarm limits for Short Term Exposure Limit
4. LOW – the set alarm limits
5. HIGH – the set alarm limits

Firmware Version – It is recommended to use the most current firmware version available. The most current firmware version can be easily downloaded from the Resources page of the GCT website at www.gascliptech.com. Firmware can be installed using the GCT IR Link or MGC Simple Clip Dock.

Alarm Set Points – The current alarm limits for TWA, STEL, LOW and HIGH will be displayed in sequence. Set points can be adjusted using the GCT IR Link or MGC Simple Clip Dock (see Adjustable Options section, page 7).

ADJUSTABLE OPTIONS
The following options can be configured using the GCT IR Link or MGC Simple Clip Dock:

• User ID/Message – An optional, user-programmable, text message containing up to 46 alpha-numeric characters can be used to show company branding, a detector identifier or any other pertinent information. The User ID/Message will be displayed right after the date and time each time the Main Menu is accessed. Default User ID/Message is “GAS CLIP TECHNOLOGIES”.
• Alarm Limits – This option allows you to set sensor low and high alarm limits. Each sensor contains separate alarm threshold values that tell the detector when to go into alarm.

Caution: Confirm alarm levels with local laws/regulations before operation.

• SAFE Display – If Safe Display is enabled, screen will display “SAFE” as long as there are no gas or detector alerts.

• Self-Test Lock – If a sensor fails a self-test, the detector shows “Err” on the display and goes into high alarm. By default, the alarm can be silenced by pressing the Power/Menu Button. The Self-Test Lock option prevents the alarm from being silenced.

• Maintenance Notification – If Maintenance Notification is enabled, the detector will periodically flash the maintenance LED when a bump test or calibration is due. Otherwise, if the option is disabled, the detector will only show the maintenance text on the display.

• Dock Lock – This option restricts bump tests and calibrations to only being able to be performed with MGC Simple Clip Docks. Manual tests will not be able to be performed.

• Latching Alarms – Alarms are non-latching by default, therefore, once the gas readings fall back within the set limits after an alarm condition, the detector will cease to alarm and return to normal operation. Latching alarms will hold the detector and its display in its peak alarm condition until the Power/Menu Button is pressed.

• Life Display – If this option is enabled, screen will display “Life Remaining” as long as there are no gas alarms or detector alerts.

• Off Lock – This option prevents the user from deactivating the detector’s sensors with the Power/Menu Button.

• TWA Method – The algorithm used to calculate the TWA (Time Weighted Average) can be set to either an average over a moving
  window (OSHA) or as a cumulative average (ACGIH).

• TWA Interval – The TWA Interval defines the time frame over which the long-term average is calculated. Default is 8 hours.

• STEL Interval – The STEL Interval defines the time frame over which the short-term average is calculated. Default is 15 minutes.

• Sensor Enable/Disable – Individual sensors can be disabled. A disabled sensor is completely removed from the detector’s display for sensor readings, alarm limits and calibrations. This option can be enabled/disabled only with the GCT IR Link.

• Caution: A disabled sensor will not measure gas or detect alarm conditions.

• Bump Interval – The Bump Interval controls how often the detector notifies the user to bump test the sensors. The interval can be individually adjusted for each sensor.

• Calibration Interval – The Calibration Interval controls how often the detector notifies the user to calibrate the sensors. The interval can be individually adjusted for each sensor.

• Calibration Gas – When the detector is calibrated, it scales the sensor readings to match the concentrations of the applied gases. The calibration gas concentrations can be adjusted to match the respective levels contained within the gas bottle.
  Default is 25ppm H2S, 100ppm CO, 18% O2 and 50% LEL (2.5% vol CH4). This option can be adjusted only with the GCT IR Link. %-by-Volume CH4 – Allows the detector to display gas readings as %-by-volume CH4 rather than % LEL. The conversion rate can be configured by specifying what the methane concentration is for 50% LEL (typically 2.5% in N. America and 2.2% in EU).

• Language – The detector is able to display all its text prompts in any of six languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese. Note: “OL”, “ERROR” and sensor icons (H2S, CO, O2 & LEL) remain the same for all languages.

• Activity LED Period – This option allows the detector to flash a single LED at a specified interval to indicate that the detector is on. The interval between flashes can be set anywhere from 5 seconds to 120 seconds.

  • If using GCT IR Link Software – under the Advanced Options section, locate the Activity LED Period box and set the desired interval by either clicking on the UP arrow or typing the desired interval directly into the box. To finalize, click on the WRITE button at the bottom of the screen. To disable this function, type “0” in the Activity LED Period box and press ENTER. The box will display “OFF”. Click on the WRITE button to finalize.
  • If using GCT Manager Software – place a check on the Activity LED box, then go to the LED Period(s) box and set the desired interval by either clicking on the UP arrow or typing the desired interval directly into the box. To finalize, click on the WRITE button at the bottom of the screen. To disable this function, type “0” in the LED Period(s) box and press ENTER. The box will display “OFF”. Click on the WRITE button to finalize.
    NOTE: Simply setting the interval in the Activity LED Period box or the LED Period(s) box without clicking on the WRITE button will not enable/disable this function on the detector.

DETECTOR MAINTENANCE

Battery

• This detector is designed so that the battery will not need to be charged during the life of the detector. If the battery is too low, the detector will display “LOW BAT”. If this occurs prior to detector’s end of life, contact GCT for technical support.
• DO NOT substitute any other battery type than specified and supplied by GCT.

Bump Testing
The detector can be configured to keep track of regular bump testing intervals in a Bump Log. The interval can be individually adjusted for each sensor using the GCT IR Link software. When a programmed bump test comes due, or if the last bump test has failed, then the detector’s display will continually flash “BUMP DUE” until the detector has been successfully bump tested. Performing a bump test that will be recorded in the Bump Log can be done either automatically (insert the detector into the MGC Simple Clip Dock), or manually (apply gas according to the Manual Bump Test Instructions described below).

Manual Bump Test Instructions
Press the Power/Menu Button two separate times in quick succession (double- tap) to access the Main Menu. The display will then show, in the following order:

When the screen displays “SHOW STATUS”, quickly press and release the Power/Menu Button to display the current  calibration status followed by the current bump test status. The next step depends on the following situations:
When a bump interval has been programmed into the detector and a bump test is due, the current bump test status will show: “L. BUMP ___” (the date of the last bump test) followed by “BUMP DUE”. Audible, visual & vibrating prompting to apply gas will automatically start. The display will alternate between “BUMP DUE” and

“APPLY GAS”. Clip the MGC-S Calibration Cap (provided with the detector) into place over the sensor ports. Apply gas to the detector at a flow rate of 0.5 LPM and do not disturb while test is being performed. Once all of the sensors have been tested, the detector will go into alarm. Remove the MGC-S Calibration Cap and the detector will return to normal operation after a short period of time. The bump due date will be automatically reset. The bump test will be recorded in the Bump Log.

When a bump interval has been programmed into the detector, but a bump test is not yet due, the current bump test status will show: “L. BUMP___” (the date of the last bump test) followed by “BUMP XXXd.” (the number of days until the next scheduled bump test is due). Quickly press the Power/Menu Button while the display shows “BUMP XXXd.” to force a manual bump test. Audible, visual & vibrating prompting to apply gas will start. The display will alternate between “BUMP DUE” and “APPLY GAS”. Clip the MGC-S Calibration Cap (provided with the detector) into place over the sensor ports. Apply gas to the detector at a flow rate of 0.5 LPM and do not disturb while test is being performed. Once all of the sensors have been tested, the detector will go into alarm. Remove the MGC-S Calibration Cap and the detector will return to normal operation after a short period of time. The bump due date will be automatically reset based on the new bump date. The bump test will be recorded in the Bump Log.

When a bump test interval has not been programmed into the detector, the current bump test status will.

• show: “L. BUMP___” (the date of the last bump test). Quickly press the Power/Menu Button while the display.
• shows : “L. BUMP___” to force a manual bump test. Audible, visual & vibrating prompting to apply gas will start. The display will alternate between “BUMP XXXd.” and “APPLY GAS”. Clip the MGC-S Calibration Cap (provided with the detector) into place over the sensor ports. Apply gas to the detector at a flow rate of 0.5 LPM and do not disturb while test is being performed. Once all of the sensors have been tested, the detector will go into alarm. Remove Capthe MGC-S Calibration and the detector will return to normal operation after a short period of time. The bump test will be recorded in Bump Log.
• When a bump test has failed, the current bump test status will show: “L. BUMP FAILED” (indicating that the last bump test had failed). Audible, visual & vibrating prompting to apply gas will automatically start. The display will alternate between “BUMP DUE” and “APPLY GAS”. Clip the MGC-S Calibration Cap (provided with the detector) into place over the sensor ports. Apply gas to the detector at a flow rate of 0.5 LPM and do not disturb while test is being performed. Once all of the sensors have been tested, the detector will go into alarm. Remove the MGC-S Calibration Cap and the detector will return to normal operation after a short period of time. The bump test will be recorded in the Bump Log.If a sensor fails the bump test, display will show “ERROR” and designate which sensor (CO, H2S, O2 or LEL) did not pass (see “ERROR” display screens below). If this occurs, contact GCT for technical support
  WARNING: Under no circumstances should a detector that has failed a bump test be used.
  During a manual bump test, the audible, visual & vibrating prompting to apply gas will continue for approximately two minutes. If gas is not applied within the two minutes, then the bump test will automatically fail. The prompts will cease, the detector will return to normal operation, but the display will continually flash “BUMP DUE” until the detector has been successfully bump tested. Please note, to abort a bump test at any time, press the Power/Menu Button once and the detector will return to normal operation.
  Note – Users may simply apply gas to the detector at any time during normal operation to run a bump test without going through the steps above. Be aware, this will not be recognized by the detector as a Manual Bump Test therefore it will be recorded into the Event Log as an Event, not into the Bump Log as a Bump Test

Calibration
The detector can be configured to keep track of regular calibration intervals in a Calibration Log. The interval can be set using the GCT IR-Link software. When a calibration comes due, or if the last calibration has failed, then the detector’s display will continually flash “CAL DUE” until the detector has been successfully calibrated. Performing a calibration that will be recorded in the Calibration Log can be done either automatically (insert the detector into the MGC Simple Clip Dock), or manually (apply gas according to the Manual Calibration Instructions described below).

Manual Calibration Instructions
To enter the Manual Calibration mode, continuously hold down the Power/Menu Button. Release the button when the “ZERO OK” message appears. The detector will first automatically zero the sensors at the current baseline reading, then the “APPLY GAS” prompt will appear. Display will show:

Once the screen displays “APPLY GAS”, clip the MGC-S Calibration Cap (provided with the detector) into place over the sensor ports. Apply gas to the detector at a flow rate of 0.5 LPM and do not disturb while calibration is being performed. Sensor readings will be displayed as the gas is detected and as the detector adjusts the calibration parameters. Once calibration is complete, the detector will display the next calibration date before returning to normal (alarming) operation. If a sensor fails to calibrate, the detector will display “ERROR” (an error message for the failed sensor). Check your gas connections and concentration before attempting a second calibration. If a sensor fails to calibrate after a second attempt, contact GCT for assistance.

Auto Zeroing
To Auto Zero the detector, enter Manual Calibration mode as described above. Once the screen displays “APPLY GAS”, briefly press the Power/Menu Button. The screen will then display “CAL ABORT” followed by the number of days remaining before the next set calibration date. The detector has been successfully auto zeroed and returns to normal operation.

WARNING: Auto Zero the detector only in a known clean air environment. DO NOT Auto Zero in temperatures above or below the specified range of 0°C to 40°C.

Retest
To attempt recovery from sensor “Err”, continuously hold down the Power/Menu Button during count downs. Release the button when the “RETEST OK” message appears. The detector will retest sensors and auto zero the detector. Auto Zeroing precautions apply.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should a detector displaying “Err” be used.

Storage
Store the detector in a safe, dry place between 32°F and 77°F (0°C and 25°C).

WARNING: Review the warranty period and the “Activate before…” date that is printed on the product box label.

DETECTOR RECORDS (LOGS)

During operation, the detector automatically records all usage activity. These records can be downloaded from the detector using the GCT IR Link or MGC Simple Clip Dock.
The Event, Bump and Calibration Logs are always downloaded. Partial data logs may be downloaded in order to reduce the transfer time. Partial data logs contain approximately 1 week of data. New data log downloads will only contain the data since the last download. Full log downloads contain the entire data log, typically at least 2 months’ worth of data.

Event Log
The detector stores the last 50 alarm events. These are organized by first in, first out (FIFO) so the 51st event will replace the first event and so on. The detector records the specific alarm conditions for each event as follows:

• Date and time at the start of the event
• Duration of the alarm condition
• Each sensor’s peak alarm status and reading

Bump Log
The detector stores the last 50 bump tests. These are organized by first in, first out (FIFO) so the 51st bump test will replace the first bump test and so on. Bump tests are differentiated from normal events when the alarm condition occurs inside of an MGC Simple Clip Dock, or when the detector is manually bump tested according to the Bump Testing section. The detector records the bump status for each test as follows:

• Date and time of bump test
• If the bump test was performed manually or with the MGC Simple Clip Dock
• Each sensor’s peak alarm status and reading
• The result of each sensor’s bump test

Calibration Log
The detector records the last 50 calibration attempts. These are organized by first in, first out (FIFO) so the 51st calibration will replace the first calibration and so on. Each calibration attempt will be recorded as follows:

• Date and time of calibration
• If the calibration was performed manually or with the MGC Simple Clip Dock
• Each sensor’s gas concentration calibrated to
• Each sensor’s calibration success status

Data Log
The detector records its current operational status every second. The logging interval cannot be adjusted, but the detector compresses the data to reduce the storage and transfer times of redundant records. The typical logging capacity is at least 2 months of data. The following items are recorded into the log:

• Date and time
• Sensor readings and status conditions
• All user and sensor options
• Events (i.e. low alarm, high alarm)

How to Retrieve Data Logs Using the GCT IR Link

• You must have Microsoft Excel to open Data and/or Event Logs
• Computer System Requirements: Available for Windows© based PCs (Vista, 7, 8.x, 10)
• Browser requirements: Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Edge

Set detector in front of GCT IR Link with GCT IR Link Communication Window and MGC Simple IR Communication Window lined up approximately 2-3 inches apart.

1. Open GCT IR Link Software (downloaded for free from www.gascliptech.com under Resources tab).
2. Click on Download Logs icon at the top left corner.
3. Select Destination Folder (wherever you want to store the logs on your computer).
4. Select what kind of logs you want to download:
   • a. Event Logs Only
   • b. Events & Partial Data Log (last week of data)
   • c. Events & New Data Logs Only (All data logs from last time you pulled the logs to current)
   • d. Full Logs (approximately 2 months)
5. If a check mark is in the box above where you select what logs you want to download, the logs will automatically open in Microsoft Excel once it’s downloaded.

ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

MGC Simple Clip Dock (P/N: MGC-S-DOCK) – Portable, chargeable all-in-one docking station in durable carry case for automated 4-detector simultaneous bump testing, calibrating, record keeping and programming. For use with MGC Simple or Simple Plus

• Also available in High Pressure (P/N: MGC-S-DOCK-HP) or Ethernet (P/N: MGC-S-DOCK-ETH) version

MGC Simple Clip Dock Wall Mount (P/N: MGC-S-WMDOCK) – Same capabilities as a portable docking station that can be wall mounted or stand alone. For use with MGC Simple or Simple Plus

• Also available in High Pressure (P/N: MGC-S-WMDOCK-HP) or Ethernet (P/N: MGC-S-WMDOCK-ETH) version

GCT IR Link (P/N: GCT-IR-LINK) – Infrared communications device and USB cable used for communications between detector and computer to easily make firmware updates, adjust detector settings and record data

• Replacement GCT IR Link USB Cable (P/N: GCT-IR-CABLE)

MGC Simple External Dust Filter Kit (P/N: MGC-S-X-FILTER-KIT) – MGC Simple External dust filter cap plus 5 filters. For use with MGC Simple or Simple Plus

• MGC Simple External Dust Filter Replacements (P/N: MGC-S-X-FILTER-10) – 10 pack of replacement external filters

Confined Space Kit (P/N: GCT-CSK) – Hard-sided carrying case with foam insert, 1′ sampling probe, air stone particulate filter, 10′ sampling hose, hand aspirator pump, 3′ calibration/test hose with Quick Disconnect, calibration caps (Multi Gas Clip & MGC Simple/Simple Plus), 0.5 lpm regulator and GCT IR LINK.

• Kit also available with gas (P/N: GCT-CSK-GAS)
• Replacement Air Stone Particulate Filter (P/N: P-FILTER-3) – Pack of 3

MGC Simple Hand Aspirator Kit (P/N: MGC-S-HAK) – 1 ft. Sampling Probe, Air Stone Particulate Filter, MGC Simple Calibration Cap, 10 ft. Sampling Hose and 3 ft. Calibration/Test Hose connected to Hand Aspirator Pump Assembly. For use with MGC Simple or Simple Plus

• Sampling Probe (P/N: PROBE-1) – 1 ft. Remote Sampling Probe
• Replacement Filters & Gaskets for Sampling Probe (P/N: PROBE-RF)
• Replacement In-line Water Trap Filter for Sampling Probe (P/N: MGC-WT)
• Calibration Gas – 25 ppm H2S, 100 ppm CO, 18% O2 and 50% LEL (2.5% vol. Methane)
  • 58 L Quad Gas Cylinder (P/N: MGC-Q-58)
  • 116 L Quad Gas Cylinder (P/N: MGC-Q-116)
• Calibration/Test Hose (HOSE-3) – 3 ft. Long 1/8” ID tubing
• Manual Regulator (P/N: REG-MANUAL) – Regulator for manually bump testing or calibrating
• MGC Simple Calibration Cap (P/N: MGC-S-CALCAP) – Replacement Calibration Cap. For use with MGC Simple or Simple Plus Sampling Hose (P/N: HOSE-FT) – 1/8” ID tubing sold by the foot

Replacement Sensors

• H2S & CO Dual-Tox Sensor (P/N: MGC-SE-4DT)
• O2 Sensor (P/N: MGC-SE-O2)

Replacement Filters

• Filter – Pack of 10 (P/N: MGC-S-FILTER-10)
• Filter – Pack of 2 (P/N: MGC-S-FILTER-2)

Additional authorized replacement/spare parts for Multi Gas Clip Simple detectors are available.
See the GCT website, www.gascliptech.com, for further details or contact GCT for pricing and availability.

DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS

minute/day of alarm condition
Alarms| Visual, Vibrating, Audible (minimum 95dB)

Low, High, STEL, TWA and OL (Over Limit)

LEDs

| 4 Red alarm bar LEDs

Yellow backlight (activated on button press) Red backlight (activated on alarm condition) Yellow Maintenance Notification LED

Display| Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Logs

| 50 Bump Tests

50 Events

50 Calibrations

Continuous 1-second data logging (typical capacity > 2 months)

Tests| Full function self-test upon activation

Sensors, battery and circuitry tests run continuously

Ingress Protection| IP 68
Warranty| Full 2 years

Gases

| Gas| Range| Resolution| Accuracy| T90
H2S| 0 – 100 ppm| 0.1| <2 ppm| <30s
CO| 0 – 500 ppm| 1| <5 ppm| <30s
Combustible| 0 – 100% LEL| 0.1| See Table 1, page

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| <30s
O2| 0 – 30% vol.| 0.1| <0.7% vol.| <15s
Sensor Type| H2S, CO, O2: Single plug-in electrochemical cell

Combustible (LEL): Soldered infrared (IR)

User Options

| User Message, Language, Low Alarm, High Alarm, STEL Alarm, TWA Alarm, TWA Method, TWA Interval, STEL Interval, SAFE, Maintenance Notification, Self-test Lock, Dock Lock, Sensor Enable/ Disable, Calibration Interval, Bump Interval, Calibration Gas, %-by-volume, Latching Alarms, Life

Display and Off Lock

Sensor performance is dependent on many factors, including temperature, humidity, sensor age, filter cleanliness, gas delivery, and calibration accuracy. Typical performance will be better than the given limits under most circumstances.

Table 1: Accuracy at different gas concentrations

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in an industrial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

WARRANTY

Introduction
All Gas Clip Technologies (GCT) products have been tested to the highest quality standards by GCT. This Limited Warranty offered by GCT covers defects in material or workmanship in GCT products. This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. Only consumers purchasing GCT products from authorized GCT distributors or from GCT directly may obtain coverage under our limited warranties.

Extent of Coverage
GCT warrants all products against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
GCT will replace at no charge for parts only or, at its option, replace any product or part of the product that proves defective because of improper workmanship and/or material, under normal use, service and maintenance. If GCT is unable to provide a replacement and repair is not practical or cannot be made in a timely fashion, GCT may, but is not obligated to, elect to refund the purchase price in exchange for the return of the product.

Length of Coverage
The standard GCT Product Warranty length of coverage shall be two (2) years, beginning upon the date of activation of the product by the original end user or beginning upon the “Activate Before Date” printed on the product box label, whichever occurs first. The standard GCT Product Warranty length of coverage for products sold without an “Activate Before Date” shall be two (2) years, beginning upon the original end user’s documented date of purchase or one (1) year from the product’s original Date of Shipment, whichever occurs first.

The Multi Gas Clip Simple PLUS (MGC-S-PLUS) shall have a GCT Product Warranty length of coverage of three (3) years, beginning upon the date of activation of the product by the original end user or beginning upon the “Activate Before Date” printed on the product box label, whichever occurs first.

The GCT Product Warranty length of coverage for Single Gas Clip Plus monitors (SGC-P-H and SGC-P-C) shall be three (3) years of elapsed time, or two (2) years of operational use by the original end user, whichever occurs first. The GCT Product Warranty period for Single Gas Clip Plus monitors shall begin upon the date of activation by the original end user or upon the “Activate Before Date” printed on the product box label, whichever occurs first.

Exceptions to Coverage
GCT’s warranties do not cover any problem that is caused by:

• Conditions, malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects in material or workmanship.
• Conditions, malfunctions or damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, negligence, accident or alteration.
• Accessories, connected materials and products, or related products not manufactured by GCT.
• Our limited warranties are void if a product is returned with removed, damaged or tampered labels or any alterations (including removal of any component or external cover).

Claims
GCT will not provide any warranty coverage unless claims are made in compliance with all terms of the controlling warranty statement included with your product and proper return procedures are followed. To request warranty service, please provide:

• The serial number of the defective product
• A description of the problem
• A valid shipping address
• Full Data Logs

To start the process of filing a claim for a product under warranty, please e-mail [email protected] with the aforementioned information. Please note that the defective product must be returned to GCT address which is 305 W. FM 1382, Suite 540, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, with provided prepaid shipping label.

GCT will retain possession of disposable detectors that are returned and found to be beyond their warranty period. This includes, but is not limited to, detectors that display EOL (End Of Life) on the screen.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (OR, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE) AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. GCT NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO CREATE FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT.

GCT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY).

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FAQ

• Q: What gases can the Multi Gas Clip Simple detector detect?
  • A: The Multi Gas Clip Simple detector can detect carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), oxygen (O2), and combustible gases/Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
• Q: How long does the battery of the Multi Gas Clip Simple detector last?
  • A: The battery of the Multi Gas Clip Simple detector does not need charging or replacing during its life. When the battery approaches end of life, it will proceed through a countdown process.
• Q: How do I know when to calibrate or perform a bump test on the Multi Gas Clip Simple detector?
  • A: During a calibration or bump test, the Calibration/Test Mode icon will appear and flash on the display, indicating that it is time to apply gas for calibration or bump test.

Gas Clip Technologies, Inc.

• 305 W. FM 1382, Ste. 540, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 USA
• +1.972.775.7577
• (Toll-free) +1.877.525.0808
• (Fax) +1.972.775.2483

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