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BW Technologies GasAlertMax XT II User Manual

BW Technologies GasAlertMax XT II
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1, 2, 3, and 4-Gas Detector
Technical Reference Guide

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BW Technologies GasAlertMax XT II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBW Technologies
ModelGasAlertMax XT II
CategorySecurity Sensors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Gases Monitored

Safety Information - Read First

Cautions

Cautions

Cautions

Getting Started

Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II

Lists the detector components and references figures/tables.

Display Elements

Describes the elements shown on the detector's LCD screen.

Pushbutton

Explains the function of the detector's pushbutton.

Parts of the GasAlertMax XT II

Display Elements

Pushbutton

Activating/Deactivating the Detector

Battery Test

Describes the battery test performed by the detector during startup.

Audible/Visual Test

Explains the audible and visual self-test performed at startup.

Startup Tests

Firmware Version

Displays the current firmware version installed on the detector.

Startup Message

How startup messages are displayed on the detector's LCD.

Location Logging

Details the location logging feature and how to enter site IDs.

Pump Test on Startup

Alarm Setpoints

Information on how alarm setpoints are displayed during startup.

Startup Tests

Unsuccessful Block Pump Test

Screens displayed when the pump test fails.

Alarm Setpoints

Displays factory setpoints for TWA and STEL alarms.

Self-Test

Unsuccessful Self-Test

Screens displayed when the self-test fails with lockout enabled.

Startup Tests

Lockout on Self-Test Error Option Disabled

Error message display when self-test fails with lockout disabled.

Automatic Zero for H2S, CO, O2, and LEL

How the detector performs auto zero during startup.

If Previous Calibration Failed

Screens indicating a previous failed calibration.

Calibration Due Date (optional)

Force Calibration Enabled (optional)

Describes the force calibration option when a sensor is past due.

Cal IR Lock Enabled (optional)

If Previous Bump Failed

Screens displayed after an unsuccessful bump test.

Bump Test

Recommends daily bump tests to ensure sensor response.

Force Bump Enabled (optional)

Startup Test Pass

Indicates when all startup tests are passed.

Startup Test Fail

Installing Fleet Manager II

Using Fleet Manager II to Configure the Detector

How to use Fleet Manager II to configure detector settings.

Device Configuration

Detector Configuration Settings

Startup Message Top Line

Configuration for the top line of the startup message.

Startup Message Bottom Line

Configuration for the bottom line of the startup message.

Lockout on Self-Test Error (failed sensor lock)

Enables/disables detector lockout on self-test errors.

Detector Options Management

General Detector Options

Configuration for Safe Mode, Confidence Beep, and Latching Alarms.

Force Calibration

Manages calibration requirements for overdue sensors.

Force Bump and Cal IR Lock

Force Bump

Ensures sensors respond correctly to test gas via bump tests.

Cal IR Lock

Restricts calibration to IR Link or MicroDock II.

Location Logging and Datalog Interval

Location Logging

Logs the location where the detector is used.

Force Block Test

Verifies pump operation by comparing flow against blocked flow.

Datalog Interval

Sets the interval for recording datalog samples.

Confidence Interval and Language

Confidence Interval

Defines how often the confidence beep occurs.

Language

Selects the display language for the detector.

Sensor Configuration

Adjusts settings for individual sensors.

Sensor Configuration Settings

Sensor Disabled

Safely disables a sensor if it's not needed or faulty.

Calibration Gas (ppm)

Sets the gas concentration value for calibration.

Calibration Interval and Alarms

Calibration Interval

Defines how often each sensor requires calibration.

Low Alarm

Sets the low alarm setpoints for sensors.

High Alarm

Sets the high alarm setpoints for sensors.

TWA and STEL Alarm Configuration

TWA Alarm

Sets Time-Weighted Average alarm parameters.

STEL Alarm

Sets Short-Term Exposure Limit alarm parameters.

STEL Interval and TWA Period

STEL Interval

Defines the time period for STEL alarms.

TWA Period (hours)

Defines the duration for TWA moving average calculation.

Correction Factor (%)

Compensates LEL readings for hydrocarbons other than methane.

Sensor Configuration Options

LEL and Methane Settings

Configures 50% LEL, LEL by Volume CH4, and 10% Over-span.

Startup Zero and Base Readings

Enables Auto Zero on Startup and sets 20.8 Base Reading.

Low Alarm Acknowledge

Allows temporary disabling of audible low alarm.

Alarms

Alarm Types

Multi-Gas Alarm

Describes the multi-gas alarm condition and display.

Over Limit (OL) Alarm

Describes the over limit alarm condition and display.

Low Battery Alarm

Describes the low battery alarm condition and display.

Alarm Conditions

Automatic Deactivation Alarm

Detects low battery and deactivates the detector.

Normal Deactivation

Describes the process of normal detector deactivation.

Pump Alarm

Alerts user if pump stops or becomes blocked.

Detector Status Indicators

Covers Confidence Beep and Heartbeat status indicators.

Computed Gas Exposures

Viewing and Clearing Gas Exposures

How to view and clear TWA, STEL, and MAX readings.

Gas Alarm Setpoints

Resetting Gas Alarm Setpoints

Stopping a Gas Alarm

How to stop gas alarms and reset them.

Sensor Alarm

Detects missing or defective sensors during startup.

Pump and Low Battery Alarms

Pump Alarm

Alerts user if pump stops or becomes blocked.

Low Battery Alarm

Alerts user when the battery voltage is low.

Bump Test Procedures

Bump Test Using the MicroDock II Station

Procedures for performing an automated bump test.

Calibration Guidelines

Diagnostics Protection and Cylinder Connection

Diagnostics Protection

How the detector tests ambient air and test gas for calibration.

Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Detector

Procedures for connecting the gas cylinder for calibration.

Calibration Procedure

Auto Zero and Auto Span

Auto Zero Sensor

Automatically zeroes sensors before calibration.

Auto Span Process

Unsuccessful Span

Screens displayed if the sensor fails the span calibration.

Calibration Failure Indication

Calibration Verification

Calibrating Using the IR Link

Auto Span Calibration Step

Event Logs

Datalogs

Records datalog samples for creating reports.

Bump and Calibration Results

Downloading Datalogs and Event Logs

How to download log files to a PC.

Maintenance Overview

Maximum Hose Length for Sampling

Specifies the maximum hose length for sampling.

Battery Maintenance and Cautions

Guidelines for maintaining the detector's battery.

Charging the Battery

Battery and Sensor Replacement

Replacing the Battery

Instructions on how to replace the detector's battery.

Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter

Procedures for replacing sensors or sensor filters.

Replacing Pump Filters

Replacing the Pump

Troubleshooting Guide

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Specifications Overview

General Datalogger Specifications

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