ACD GENie EC User manual

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TableofContents
Warning..................................................................................................................................1
General Description...........................................................................................................2
GENie Base Unit...................................................................................................................2
Power Source....................................................................................................2
Microprocessor-Based Circuitry.................................................................3
Digital Display...................................................................................................3
POWER and SELECT........................................................................................3
Delivery Hose....................................................................................................3
External Charcoal Filter.............................................................................3
Mass Flow Sensor............................................................................................4
System Interface Bus......................................................................................4
Foreign Language Option............................................................................4
GENie QC-1 Module ...........................................................................................................6
Operation.....................................................................................................................6
Quick Check Vial (QCV)..................................................................................6
Menu Options: Foreign Language Option......................................................9
Gas Sources .................................................................................................................9
Accessories and Replacement Parts ................................................................10
Specifications............................................................................................................10
GENie EC Module ..............................................................................................................11
Internal Micro Pump.....................................................................................11
Operation...................................................................................................................11
Menu Options: Sample Draw Mode.................................................................15
Menu Options: Foreign Language Option....................................................16
Gas Sources ...............................................................................................................17
Accessories and Replacement Parts ................................................................18
Specifications............................................................................................................18
Generating Source Removal and Replacement ..........................................18
GENie O3 Module..............................................................................................................20
Internal Micro Pump.....................................................................................20
Ultraviolet LightSource..............................................................................20
Operation...................................................................................................................20
Accessories................................................................................................................23
Specifications............................................................................................................23
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................24
Battery Replacement.......................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................26
Accessories..........................................................................................................................28
Replacement Parts............................................................................................................29
Standard Warranty ...........................................................................................................30

Page 1
Warning
This instrument generates calibration gas for toxic gas detectors. The
instruction manual should be read and understood before the
operation of the instrument. Failure to operate the instrument
correctly can lead to improper calibrations.
This instrument conforms to the protection requirements of the EC
DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), in
accordance with the provisions of Statutory Instrument 2372.
The following standards have been applied:
EN 50081-1 Emissions Standard (Residential Commercial and Light
Industry)
EN 50082-1 Immunity Standard (Residential Commercial and Light
Industry)

Base Unit
Page 2
General Description
The GENie family of instruments consists of the GENie base unit (which
provides a microprocessor-based user interface and control system) and a
source module (that determines the gas to be generated).
GENie Base Unit and GENie (QC-1, EC or O3) Source Module (front and
rearview)
GENie Base Unit
Battery-powered microprocessor-based user interface and control system.
PowerSource
A set of four fully charged, heavy-duty alkaline AA batteries provides
approximately 6 hours of continuous operation at .5 LPM. Note:
Rechargeable or light duty batteries can be used, but they give
significantly less operating time.
An optional battery extender is available that utilizes eight AA type
batteries and provides extended hours of operation.

Base Unit
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Continuous operation power adapters are also available for benchtop
operation (note adapters are also available for international customers).
Microprocessor-BasedCircuitry
The GENie base unit has microprocessor-based circuitry that performs
several different operations and offers the user many different features.
The microprocessor tracks source and battery usage, monitors the airflow
rate, and controls the source and pump to give the selected ppm and flow
rate. In addition to English, every GENie QC-1 can provide menu displays
in French, German Spanish, and Portuguese. See section IV. Menu Options
for instructions on how to change the menu language.
DigitalDisplay
The GENie base unit has a liquid crystal display (LCD) located on the front
of the instrument. This display is protected by a thin, clear plastic cover
that is part of the front membrane panel and may be replaced if it
becomes scratched or unclear.
POWERandSELECT
The POWER and SELECT switches are momentary push button type
switches activated through the front membrane panel. They are physical
switches mounted directly on the circuit board.
DeliveryHose
The instrument comes standard with a five (5) foot long, ¼ inch diameter
Teflon lined hose for delivering the gas to the sensor or calibration
adaptor. The hose has a male quick connect adaptor for easy attachment
to the instrument.
ExternalCharcoalFilter
An external charcoal filter is provided to scrub contaminated air. This filter
should be replaced yearly at the time of calibration.

Base Unit
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MassFlowSensor
The GENie main module has a built-in mass flow sensor that measures the
flow rate of the instrument. This information is used in two ways. With the
pump engaged, it is used to control the pump to the desired flow rate
over a range of 0.2 to 1.0 LPM. With the pump disabled, it is used to
measure the airflow rate drawn through the GENie by an external pump
(for use with EC module only). This information is used to determine the
source generation rate to achieve the desired ppm. The flow meter should
be calibrated against a primary mass flow standard every 12 months.
SystemInterfaceBus
The center of the GENie system of products is the module expansion bus.
This proprietary interface bus is what allows the GENie base unit to
interface with an ever-expanding family of product modules. Each source
module provides the base unit with information about calibration, the life
of the unit, gas type, etc. These contacts must remain clean and
undamaged throughout the life of the instrument. If communication
ForeignLanguageOption
The menu options can be adjusted to read in German, French, or Spanish.
To change the language, start the unit as you normally would. When the
GENie screen appears,
GENie [Module Name]
press the SELECT button. This will bring up the following screen (note: the
Select button must be pressed quickly before the above screen
transitions):
English
Press the SELECT button to choose the preferred language. Each time the
select button is pressed the language will continue to scroll through the
four possible options. When the language is displayed, press the POWER
button to continue with the start-upsequence.

Base Unit
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Deutsch
Español
Portuguese
Francais

QC-1 Module
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GENie QC-1 Module
Operation
Quick Check Vial (QCV)
The GENie QC-1 utilizes the ACD Quick Check
Vials (QCVs) as a gas source. Before inserting a
new vial into the instrument, open the coarse
adjust knob approximately three
rotations to allow for easier insertion. To
begin operation, take one of the QC vials
and break the internal glass vial to
release the gas. Slide open the GENie
base unit and insert the vial into the unit
as shown below. The vial should snap
into place. Then return the base plate by
To start the instrument, press and hold the POWER switch, located in the
lower right of the front of the instrument, until the display reads GENie
QC-1, approximately five (5) seconds. Release the switch immediately
thereafter.
The instrument will sequence through several screens as follows:
GENie 1.2 QC-1
Copyright 2012
The instrument will display the serial number and source number,
followed by the manufactured date. The calibration date is the date the
instrument was last calibrated.
Serial# 0000001
Source# 000001
Manufactured
01 Jan 2012