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Crowcon Tetra 3 User Manual

Crowcon Tetra 3
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Tetra 3
Personal Multigas Monitor
User Manual
M07654
August 2009
Issue 5
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Crowcon Tetra 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
Operating Temperature-20°C to +50°C
Data LoggingYes
Gases DetectedMethane, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Oxygen
Sensor TypeElectrochemical
Measurement Range0-100 ppm H2S
AlarmsVisual, audible, and vibrating alarms

Summary

Safety Information

Hazardous Area Usage

Instructions for operating in hazardous environments, including area classifications.

Area Classifications

Defines Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for flammable gas presence.

Quickstart Guide

Getting Started

Overview of the Tetra 3 unit and initial setup steps.

Switching On Your Unit

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the Tetra 3 monitor.

Run Mode Operation

Alarm Events

Alarm Signals and Indicators

Details how the Tetra 3 alerts users to gas concentration thresholds being exceeded.

Operation

Switch-on Sequence

Step-by-step guide to starting the Tetra 3 unit and its warm-up.

Run Mode Operation Details

Details normal operation display and confidence signals.

Display Symbol Guide

TWA Alarm Notification

Describes how Time Weighted Average alarms are displayed and handled.

Display Options

Batteries

Rechargeable Battery Information

Details the Lithium-ion battery and its operational time.

Charging the Batteries

Step-by-step procedure for safely charging the Tetra 3 unit's battery.

Alarm Indications

Time Weighted Alarm (TWA) Handling

Describes TWA alarm display and how it cannot be cleared.

Flow Sampling

Gas Testing

Performing a Gas Test

Step-by-step instructions for conducting a gas test on the unit.

Performing a Field Calibration Test

Detailed procedure for calibrating sensors using calibration gas.

Gas Test/Calibration Troubleshooting

Lists common issues and solutions for gas testing and calibration.

Maintenance and Calibration

Zeroing and Calibration Procedures

Discusses auto-zero, monthly gas tests, and 6-monthly calibration.

Calibration Methods

Explains calibration using PC software versus the Gas Test Accessory Kit.

PC Interface and Software

i-module Replacement

Installing or Replacing an i-module

Guide for inserting new sensors and reassembling the unit.

Troubleshooting Guide

Symptoms, Causes, and Actions

Table detailing common error messages and recommended solutions.

Appendix: Sensor Limitations

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