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GasAlertMicro S, CO, O , SO Combustibles 1, 2, 3, and 4 Gas Detectors User Manual...
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Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability BW Technologies LP (BW) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years, beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer. BW’s warranty obligation is limited, at BW’s option, to refund of the purchase price, repair, or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BW authorized service center within the warranty period.
Table of Contents Title Page Introduction............................1 Contacting BW Technologies........................ 2 Safety Information - Read First ......................2 Getting Started ............................6 Parts of the GasAlertMicro Detector ..................... 7 Installing Alkaline Batteries ......................... 10 Activating the Detector ........................10 Self-Test..........................10 Self-Test Pass ........................
GasAlertMicro User Manual Title Page Portuguese...........................22 English ..........................23 Sensor Options ........................23 Pass Code Protection ......................25 Automatic Oxygen Calibration .....................27 Span Concentration ......................28 STELCalculation Period.......................29 Stealth Mode........................30 Automatic Backlight ......................31 MicroBatt Mode........................31 Bump Due Reminder ......................32 Adjust Clock .........................33 Logger Rate .........................34 Alarms .............................35 Gas Exposures Computed....................38...
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Title Page MultiMediaCard (MMC) ........................50 MultiMediaCard Troubleshooting ..................51 Recovering Data Files ......................51 Direct Import to Compatible Programs ................52 Determining Application Compatibility................. 53 Descriptions of Line Examples .................... 56 Maintenance............................56 Inserting the MultiMediaCard (MMC)................... 57 Replacing the Batteries ....................... 57 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter ...................
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List of Tables Table Title Page Gases Monitored ........................1 International Symbols ......................5 GasAlertMicro Detector ......................7 Display Elements ........................8 Pushbuttons ........................... 9 Alarms..........................35 Computed Gas Exposures ....................38 Gas Alarm Setpoints......................39 Sample Factory Set Alarm Setpoints................... 39 Attaching the Gas Cylinder to the Detector .................
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List of Figures Figure Title Page GasAlertMicro Detector ......................7 Display Elements ........................8 Installing the Batteries ......................10 Attaching the Gas Cylinder to the Detector ................. 42 Inserting the MultiMediaCard (MMC) ................... 57 Replacing the Batteries ....................... 58 Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter ...................
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Accessing Test Results with Fleet Manager CAUTION: FOR SAFETY REASONS, THIS EQUIPMENT To access and view test results using the Fleet Manager MUST BE OPERATED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED software application, please refer to the Fleet Manager PERSONNEL ONLY.
GasAlertMicro Introduction Table 1. Gases Monitored Gas Detected Unit of Measure Warning To ensure your personal safety, read “Safety Hydrogen sulfide (H parts per million (ppm) Information” before using the detector. Carbon monoxide (CO) parts per million (ppm) The GasAlertMicro gas detector (“the detector”) is designed Oxygen (O percent by volume (%) to warn of hazardous gas at levels above user-selectable...
GasAlertMicro User Manual Contacting BW Technologies Safety Information - Read First To contact BW Technologies call: Use the detector only as specified in this manual otherwise the protection provided by the detector may be impaired. USA: 1-888-749-8878 Canada: 1-800-663-4164 International symbols used on the detector and in this Europe: +44 (0) 1869 233004 manual are explained in Table 2.
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GasAlertMicro Safety Information - Read First Cautions ⇒ Warning: Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety. ⇒ Do not use the detector if it is damaged. Inspect the case before use. Look for cracks and missing parts. ⇒ If the detector is damaged or parts are missing, contact BW Technologies immediately.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Cautions (cont.) ⇒ Any rapid up-scaling reading that is followed by a declining or erratic reading can indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit. It may be hazardous! ⇒ Use only recommended AA alkaline or NiMH batteries that are properly charged and installed in the detector case.
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GasAlertMicro Safety Information - Read First Table 2. International Symbols Symbol Meaning Approved to both U.S. and Canadian Standards by the Canadian Standards Association European Explosives Protection Conforms to European Union Directives BAM performance verification to European Performance Standards ATEX Conforms to European ATEX Directives International Electrotechnical Commission Scheme for Certification to Standards for Electrical Equipment for IECEx...
GasAlertMicro User Manual To order replacement parts, refer to Replacement Parts and Getting Started Accessories. Confirm that the standard items listed below are included Each detector is manufactured with sensors installed. Refer with your detector. If the detector is damaged or parts are Maintenance before installing the batteries.
GasAlertMicro Getting Started Parts of the GasAlertMicro Detector Table 3. GasAlertMicro Detector Item Description Audible alarms Visual alarm bars Sensors Pushbuttons Display Battery compartment Datalogger (optional) Alligator clip Figure 1. GasAlertMicro Detector...
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Table 4. Display Elements Item Function Alarm condition Battery life indicator Button indicator (displays when a button press is allowed). Clock Gas identifier bars Datalogger card indicator (optional) Automatically zero sensor Gas cylinder Automatically span sensor Pass code lock Real time calendar (date, month, year) Figure 2.
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GasAlertMicro Getting Started Table 5. Pushbuttons Pushbutton Description • To activate the detector press A. • To deactivate the detector, press A and hold until OFF displays (approximately 5 seconds). • To enable/disable the confidence beep, when the detector is deactivated press and hold C. While holding C, press A.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Activating the Detector Installing Alkaline Batteries To activate the detector and only in an area that is free from If the detector uses alkaline batteries they need to be hazardous gases (20.9% oxygen), press A. installed before activation. Refer to the following figure and instructions to install the batteries.
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GasAlertMicro Activating the Detector Note 4. Backlight Test: The backlight turns on and then off. At any time during activation, if the battery power is 5. Alarm Setpoints Test: The TWA, STEL, low, and high extremely low the detector will shut down. For more alarm setpoints display.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual 6. Calibration Status Test: Calibration status displays the number of days remaining before calibration is due. The detector beeps twice, flashes once, and emits one vibration. To temporarily bypass the reminder, hold the C If calibration is overdue, an audible alarm sounds and the button for two seconds.
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GasAlertMicro Activating the Detector 8. Sensor Test: The LCD displays tESt when the detector tests the sensors. The card is not required for operation; the message is a reminder only. If a sensor fails the self-test, the detector indicates an alarm 10.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Self-Test Pass Self-Test Fail After the self-test has been completed and any alarms have If the detector fails the self-test, refer to Troubleshooting. been acknowledged, the detector begins normal operation. Battery Test The LCD then displays the current ambient gas readings. The detector tests the batteries upon activation and continuously thereafter.
GasAlertMicro Deactivating the Detector Confidence Beep The card is not required for operation; however, a warning message displays during activation as a reminder that the The confidence beep is used to confirm that the detector is card is not inserted. activated and the batteries have sufficient power to respond - Error - initially displays and no dAtA cArd installed then to a hazardous level of gas.
GasAlertMicro User Manual User Options Menu The user options menu provides access to twenty-one user selections. Note Not all user options are available for detectors that NOTE do not have the datalogger feature. If the detector is pass code protected when USEr To access the user options menu, complete the following: OPtionS is entered, the LCD displays an error message.
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu Use G or H to select another option if required. To exit the user options menu and return to normal operation, use G or H to select FiniSh OPtionS and press C. The button indicator arrow(s) display(s) on the LCD and points toward the button(s) that are available for additional For more information, refer to the Specifications.
GasAlertMicro User Manual In the event of an alarm condition, and if the low and high Use G or H to scroll to a new user option, or press gas alarms are set to latch, the audible and visual alarms will C to exit user options and return to normal persist until the alarm is acknowledged.
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu Combustible Sensor Measuring Selection To enable/disable the safe display option, complete the following: The LEL SEn unitS option is used to select how the measurements are displayed. The options are 0-100% LEL From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll or 0-5.0% vol.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual To change the combustible sensor unit of measure, complete the following: From the user options screen, use G or H to scroll to the LEL SEn unitS option. PErcEnt bY vol – units are displayed by volume. PErcEnt LEL –...
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu French German The AFFiche FrAnc option is used to convert all of the LCD The AnZEigE dEutSch option is used to convert all of the screens to display French text. LCD screens to display German text. From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll to the AFFiche FrAnc option.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Spanish Portuguese The FiJAr A ESPAnoL option is used to convert all of the The AdJuStE Portugu option is used to convert all of the LCD screens to display Spanish text. LCD screens to display Portuguese text. From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll to the FiJAr A ESPAnoL option.
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu English Sensor Options The SEt to EngLiSh option is only available when the LCD The sensor options are used to temporarily disable a sensor displays text in French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese. and the corresponding fail alarm. Use G or H to scroll to the SEt to EngLiSh The detector will continue to function normally.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual The sensor options available to select from are as follows: toggLE H2S SEn To enable/disable the H S sensor, complete the following: (hydrogen sulfide sensor) From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll to the toggLE H2S SEn option. toggLE CO SEn (carbon monoxide sensor) toggLE LEL SEn...
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu If a sensor option is enabled on the LCD but the new sensor From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll is not installed on the detector, the following message to the PASS Lock option. displays: H2S SEnSor not inStALLEd - SEnSor CAnnot bE EnAbLEd.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Entering the Pass Code To enter the pass code, complete the following: If the pass code protected option is enabled and access to From the SEt-- COdE screen, use G or H to scroll the user options menu or calibration is attempted, the LCD to the correct pass code.
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu To enable/disable the automatic O calibration option, complete the following: From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll to the toggLE O2 CAL option. The detector then returns to normal operating mode. Repeat steps 1-2. If the second attempt is unsuccessful, confirm that the pass code is correct.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Span Concentration S Hydrogen sulfide The Set CAL SPAnS option is used to enter each sensor’s span concentration value that is required for calibration. CO Carbon monoxide LEL Lower explosive limit Note BW recommends that span concentration values be set between specific ranges.
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu When each of the span concentration values have Press C to select StEL PEriod and to access the STEL time been accepted, the LCD returns to the FiniSh period screen. OPtionS screen. Use G or H to scroll to a new user option, or press C to exit user options and return to normal operating mode.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Stealth Mode To enable/disable the stealth mode, complete the following: The StEAlth mode option is designed to ensure that the From the user options menu, use G or H to scroll GasAlertMicro is undetected in situations that require to the StEAlth option.
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu Automatic Backlight The LCD displays the current mode (On or OFF) and then returns to the FiniSh OPtionS screen. The Auto bAcklit option is used to enable or disable the automatic backlight of the detector. When enabled, press any button to activate the backlight for 10 seconds, regardless of the lighting condition.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Bump Due Reminder To enable the MicroBatt mode, complete the following: The bumP duE option is used to display a reminder during From the user option menu, use G or H to scroll to startup if a bump test has not been performed within the the micro-bAt option.
GasAlertMicro User Options Menu The LCD displays the current mode (On or OFF) Press C to accept the option and access the and then returns to the FiniSh OPtionS screen. date/time screen. Minute Hour Day of the week Monday = 1, Tuesday = 2, Use G or H to scroll to a new user option, or press Wednesday = 3 etc.
GasAlertMicro User Manual To bypass the minute options, only press C. The detector automatically retains the current value and advances to the hour option. For the remaining time and date options, repeat step 3 to change or accept the current value. Press C to accept this option.
GasAlertMicro Alarms Alarms Table 6 provides information about the detector alarms and includes an example of each LCD screen as it appears when it is in an alarm state. Table 7 provides information about the computed gas exposures. During an alarm condition, the LCD activates the backlight and displays the current ambient gas reading. If more than one type or level of alarm exists at the same time, a multi-gas alarm occurs.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Table 6. Alarms (cont.) Alarms Display Alarms Display Multi-Gas Alarm Over Range Alarm: (Over Level Exposure) • Alternating low and high alarm tone and flash • Fast tone and flash • L and target gas bars flash •...
GasAlertMicro User Manual Gas Exposures Computed Viewing Gas Exposures Warning The detector computes the TWA value based on an 8-hour To avoid possible personal injury, do not workday and the STEL alarm is based upon a 5 to 15 minute deactivate the detector during a work shift.
GasAlertMicro Alarms Gas Alarm Setpoints Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) standard settings are used as an example. The gas alarm setpoints trigger the gas alarms, which are described in the following table. Table 9. Sample Factory Set Alarm Setpoints Table 8.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Sensor Alarm Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints The detector tests for a missing or defective sensor during Calibration Guidelines the activation self-test. Refer to Troubleshooting. When calibrating the detector adhere to the following Low Battery Alarm guidelines: The detector tests the batteries upon activation and •...
GasAlertMicro Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints • • Calibrate a new sensor before use. Install the sensor, The combustible sensor is factory calibrated from activate the detector, and allow the sensor to stabilize 0-100% LEL using methane. If monitoring a different before starting calibration (used: 60 seconds;...
GasAlertMicro User Manual Attaching the Gas Cylinder to the Detector The calibration hose that is shipped with the detector simplifies the sensor testing and calibration processes. Refer to the following table and figure for installation information. Table 10. Attaching the Gas Cylinder to the Detector Item Description Detector and calibration cap...
GasAlertMicro Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Start Calibration Calibration Procedures The calibration process requires several functions, some of Note which can be bypassed. A note is added to each option that To bypass calibration, at any time after auto zero can be bypassed.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual The detector beeps four times and the auto zero Auto Zero Sensor Fail screen immediately displays. Note Do not apply the calibration gas until the LCD Auto Zero and Oxygen (O ) Sensor Calibration displays Note Pass Code Protect Activated At any point after the auto zero but before After a successful auto zero and if the detector is pass code calibration gas is detected, press C to bypass...
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GasAlertMicro Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Press C to confirm the pass code and to proceed Remove the calibration gas. to the auto span. Auto Span Successful If the calibration is successful, the following screen displays. Note Do not apply the calibration gas until K displays. The LCD then displays the alarm setpoints screen.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual If a span is rejected, the LCD displays:NotE: SPAn If the auto span is still unsuccessful, attach a new gas rEJEctEd and bypasses the span for the failed sensor(s). cylinder. The LCD then automatically proceeds to the alarm setpoints If the sensor fails the span again, replace the sensor.
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GasAlertMicro Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Note The alarm setpoints can be modified only in the To bypass the STEL alarm setpoint, press only C order they are presented in this table. To bypass to retain the current value and proceed to the low any alarm setpoint, press C to retain the current setpoint.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Setting the High Alarm Setpoint To bypass the STEL alarm setpoint, press only C to retain the current value and proceed to the low The high alarm setpoint displays automatically after the low setpoint. alarm setpoint. Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint The low alarm setpoint displays automatically after the STEL alarm setpoint.
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GasAlertMicro Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Setting the Remaining Alarm Setpoints Note The detector is shipped with the factory default 12. Repeat steps 8-10 to set the alarm setpoints for setting of 180 days. each remaining sensor. Successful Calibration The audible alarm beeps four times when the alarm setpoint function is complete.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Unsuccessful Calibration MultiMediaCard (MMC) The calibration due date cannot be set unless all sensors A standard 32MB MMC Flash Memory card is supplied with successfully span. the detector. When purchasing additional MultiMediaCards, BW Technologies recommends MMC Flash Memory cards If the calibration is unsuccessful, or if calibration is due but is that contain between 32 MB and 128 MB storage capacity.
GasAlertMicro MultiMediaCard (MMC) MultiMediaCard Troubleshooting Ensure the card is inserted correctly in the card reader. If the recorded data file is not visible, ensure the following: The following error message scrolls on the LCD during start- up if the MMC card is not inserted. •...
GasAlertMicro User Manual If the recorded data file is still not visible, insert the NotE: CArd CAnnot bE uSEd PuLL out CArd to MMC card back into the detector and then activate ContinuE. the detector. The LCD will display the following Insert a new card or erase the data.
GasAlertMicro MultiMediaCard (MMC) Note and unit alarm status. A summary of most of the available codes can be seen in the following Table 11. Word processors and text editors may also be used. However, performance may be poor since Determining Application Compatibility the datalogger file is at least 32 MB in size.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Table 11. Datalogger Status Codes General Codes — Normal operation Backlight is on Sensor Codes Low alarm Dual alarm (high and STEL alarms) Alarm setpoint 1 (low alarm) High alarm Dual alarm (TWA and STEL alarms) Alarm setpoint 2 (high alarm) TWA alarm Triple alarm (TWA, STEL, and low) Alarm setpoint 3 (TWA alarm)
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GasAlertMicro MultiMediaCard (MMC) TWA readings greater than 99 are recorded as over limit (OL). When datalogger information is imported into most spreadsheet software, it will appear similar to the example provided below. Line numbers are included in this example for clarity. Table 12.
GasAlertMicro User Manual Line 11 CO in low alarm. Oxygen is less than 20.9%, Descriptions of Line Examples but within acceptable range. H S is present below alarm Line 1 TWA alarm setpoints (code 3) for H S and CO. levels.
GasAlertMicro Maintenance Insert the battery tray back into the detector. Inserting the MultiMediaCard (MMC) The following figure illustrates how to insert the MMC card. Replacing the Batteries To insert the MMC, complete the following: a Warning Ensure the detector is deactivated. To avoid personal injury, adhere to the following: Remove the battery tray and set aside.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Table 13. Replacing the Batteries Item Description Detector front Release buttons Press tabs Batteries Battery tray To replace the batteries, complete the following: Ensure the detector is deactivated. Press the two release buttons on the bottom of the detector and pull out the battery tray.
GasAlertMicro Maintenance Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Remove the four thread cutting screws on the PCB assembly and extract the PCB. a Warning To avoid personal injury, use only sensors Replace the sensor filter or sensor(s). specifically designed for the detector. Refer to Replacement Parts and Accessories.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Torque Specs for Replacing Plastic Housing Table 15. Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter Item Description When replacing the plastic housing and attachments, ensure that the screws are not over tightened. Front shell To prevent stripping the screws, refer to the following torque Triple sensor filter specifications.
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GasAlertMicro Maintenance Figure 7. Replacing a Sensor or Sensor Filter...
GasAlertMicro User Manual Troubleshooting The detector’s electronics are protected from variations in humidity and corrosive atmospheres. If you encounter a problem, try the solutions listed in the table below. If you are still unable to correct the problem, contact Technologies. Table 16.
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GasAlertMicro Troubleshooting Table 16. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solution The detector does not display normal → → Sensor not stabilized Used sensor: wait 60 seconds ambient gas reading after the activation New sensor: wait 5 minutes self-test. → →...
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Table 16. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solution The detector does not enter alarm. → → Alarm setpoint(s) are set incorrectly Reset alarm setpoints (see Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints) → Alarm setpoint(s) set to zero →...
GasAlertMicro Replacement Parts and Accessories Model No. Description Replacement Parts and Accessories CG-Q34-4 Quad calibration gas (34 l) a Warning -2.5%, O -18.0%, H S-25 To avoid personal injury or damage to the ppm, CO-100 ppm, bal.N detector, use only the specified replacement CG-T34 Two gas calibration cylinder parts.
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Model No. Description Model No. Description SR-DUMM1 Dummy sensor (GAMIC-2 ver.) GAMIC-V- Vehicle charger - 4-port, 12 volt CHRG1 with 4 AA NiMH rechargeable REG-DF-1 Demand flow regulator batteries (MicroDock) GAMIC-C05 GAMicro Charger II REG-DF-2 Demand flow regulator for refillable cylinders, CGA GAMIC-C05-K GAMicro Charger II kit...
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GasAlertMicro Replacement Parts and Accessories Model No. Description Model No. Description GasAlertMicro confined space GA-SPAK** SamplerPak, motorized GAMIC-CK kit without detector sampling pump portable kit SP-CPROB1 Collapsible sample probe DOCK2-2-1B1C- MicroDock II base unit and 3.3 ft./1 m) 00-N module only GA-CDT Portable product training video DOCK2-2-1B1C-...
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GasAlertMicro User Manual Specifications Audible alarm: 95 dB at 1 ft. (0.3 m) variable pulsed dual beepers Instrument dimensions : 6 x 10 x 3.3 cm (2.4 x 4.0 x 1.3 in.) Visual alarm: Dual red light-emitting diodes (LED) Weight: 211 g (7.4 oz.) Display: Alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD) Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C (-4ºF to +122ºF) Backlight: Automatically activates during alarm conditions...
GasAlertMicro Specifications Approved Batteries: Europe Approved batteries for product (standards EN50020) North America Alkaline: Temperature Code Approved batteries for product (standards EN50020, UL913, Duracell MN1500 T4 (129.8°C) C22.2 No. 157) NiMH rechargeable: Alkaline: Temperature code Quest HG1600AACS T3 (189°C) Duracell MN1500 T3C (139.8°C) Ambient: -20°C ≤Ta ≤...
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GasAlertMicro User Manual General Specifications for Datalogger Units It is recommended that BAM certified detectors be calibrated once every 90 days Media type: MMC (MultiMediaCard) IECEx ABS type approved: VA-348-169-X Size: 32 MB (standard); 64 and 128 MB cards available measuring function: BAM/ZBA/008/04 Storage: 500,000 lines of data available;...
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GasAlertMicro Specifications Software required: Spreadsheet or database compatible with comma-separated-value (CSV) text files (Excel, Access, Quattro, etc.) Support: BW E.D.M (Excel Datalog Manager): E.D.M. is an Excel software add-in that enhances the abilities of Microsoft® Excel when handling GasAlertMicro User Downloadable Datalogger data files.