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Bacharach PGM-IR User Manual

Bacharach PGM-IR
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PGM-IR CO
2
Monitor
Portable Gas Monitor for Carbon Dioxide (CO
2
) Gas
Instruction 3015-9000
Operation and Maintenance
Rev. 2 – April 2014
Patent 6,590,690
Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability

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Bacharach PGM-IR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBacharach
ModelPGM-IR
CategoryMicrophone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

1 Introduction

1.1 How to Use This Manual

Guide on using the manual for safe operation and understanding gas detection principles.

1.2 Warning Statements

Explains the term WARNING for potential hazards causing injury or death.

1.3 Caution Statements

Explains the term CAUTION for potential hazards causing equipment damage.

1.4 Hazard Symbols on Monitor

Explains symbols indicating manual consultation and electric shock risks.

1.5 Safety Precautions

1.6 Unpacking and Initial Checks

Instructions for inspecting the monitor and verifying contents after shipment.

1.7 Features & Capabilities

1.8 Shipping Precaution

Advises deflating the purge-air bag for air shipment to prevent bursting.

1.9 Functional Overview

Provides a general description of the CO2 PGM-IR monitor's purpose and operation.

1.9.1 General Description

Details the monitor's function as a portable CO2 gas monitor with self-zeroing capability.

1.9.2 Ambient vs. Relative CO2 Readings

Explains how CO2 readings are relative to ambient air and the purge air bag function.

1.10 Specifications

2 OPERATION

2.1 Front Panel Display & Controls

Identifies LEDs (ALARM, FAULT, ON), SILENCE/ESC, ENTER, KEYPAD, and POWER buttons.

2.2 Connecting Gas-Sample & Exhaust Lines

2.2.1 Connecting the Gas-Sample Probe

Describes how to connect the probe to the monitor's Gas Sample Port.

2.2.2 Connecting the Exhaust Line (Optional)

Explains connecting the exhaust line for ventilation in confined areas.

2.2.3 Using the Push-to-Connect (PTC) Fittings

Illustrates how to connect and disconnect tubing using PTC fittings.

2.3 General Operation

2.4 Time Weighted Average (TWA) Operation

Explains calculating and displaying Time Weighted Average (TWA) CO2 exposure levels.

2.4.1 Overview

Introduces TWA calculation and its two formats: 8-hour (TWA) and continuous (twa).

2.5 Peak Reading Operation

2.6 Leak Detector Operation

Describes configuring the monitor as a Leak Detector with specific audible feedback.

2.7 Standby Mode

Explains how to enter and exit Standby Mode to pause operation without a full warm-up.

2.4.2 Starting a New or Continuing TWA/twa

Details how to start or continue TWA/twa calculations after monitor power-up.

2.8 Battery – Charging and Using

2.8.1 Charging the Battery

Details how to charge the rechargeable battery pack before use.

2.8.2 Using the Battery

Explains connecting the battery pack and its expected operational life.

2.9 Display Screens

2.9.1 Initial Power Up

Explains the sequence of screens shown when the monitor is first powered on.

2.9.2 Filling the Purge-Air Bag

Details the process and importance of filling the purge-air bag with clean ambient air.

2.9.3 Data Display Screen

Describes the primary screen showing gas level, peak measurement, and status.

2.9.4 Function Screens

FILLBAG

Manually fill the purge-air bag.

EMTYBAG

Manually empty the purge-air bag for contamination or shipping.

ALRMLVL

Sets the detected gas level that triggers the ALARM light and sound.

AUDALRM

Configures the internal audible alarm for OFF, ALARM, ALARM/FAULT, or LEAK DETECTOR.

TWA ALARM

Audible alarm sounds if TWA or twa exceeds the ALRMLVL value.

PPM LOG

Contains records of the last 200 measurements with date, time, and ppm level.

LOG INT

FAULTS

DIAG

SILENCE

P-CHK

GAS

CLOCK

2ndUNIT

PRINT

PLOT

PC-DUMP

2.10 Gas Alarm

2.10.1 Gas-Alarm Light

Explains the ALARM (red) light and audible alarm activation upon exceeding set levels.

2.10.2 Silencing a Gas Alarm

How to temporarily silence the audible gas alarm using the SILENCE button.

2.11 System Faults

2.11.1 Functional Overview

Explains FAULT (yellow) light and audible alarm for system malfunctions.

2.11.2 Clearing / Silencing a Fault Alarm

How to silence an audible fault alarm and automatic clearing.

2.11.3 Viewing the Faults Log

How to access and interpret the log of the last 30 fault events.

2.11.4 Fault Codes

2.12 Clearing the PPM, Alarms and Faults Data

2.13 The DIAG Function

2.13.1 Overview

Explains the DIAG function's purpose for troubleshooting fault conditions.

2.13.2 Keypad Functions

How to navigate to and use the diagnostic screens.

2.13.3 First Diagnostic Screen

Displays bench voltage, detector temp, noise, box temp, and fault codes.

2.13.4 Second Diagnostic Screen

Displays PPM level, absorption units, uMoles/Liter, and detector voltage.

2.14 The P-CHK Function

2.14.1 Overview

Explains the P-CHK function's role in diagnosing flow-fault issues.

2.14.2 Keypad Functions

How to use keypad buttons to control the purge valve and pump for checks.

2.14.3 Screen Display

Describes the pressure readings and fault codes displayed during the P-CHK function.

2.15 Print/Plot Logged Gas Levels

2.16 Downloading Stored Data to a Personal Computer

2.17 Importing Saved Data into a Spreadsheet

3 Maintenance

3.1 Disassembly

Step-by-step guide to disassembling the monitor's metal chassis for servicing.

3.2 Internal Particulate/Hydrophobic Filter Replacement

3.3 Updating Firmware

4 PARTS AND SERVICE

4.1 Replacement Parts

Lists available replacement parts and their corresponding part numbers.

4.2 Optional Accessories

Lists optional accessories like printers and cables with their part numbers.

4.3 Service Centers

Contact information for Bacharach Service Centers in the US and Canada.