ANALOX ADM Aspida User manual

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List of Contents
1Safety information ........................................................................................5
2Package contents checklist...........................................................................6
3Aspida devices overview...............................................................................8
3.1 Aspida main features .............................................................................................. 9
4Installation ................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Installation of the Sub Aspida................................................................................. 10
4.2 Installation of the ADM Aspida (Using faceplate kit) .................................................. 10
4.3 Gaining access to the ADM Aspida (When faceplate is fitted) ...................................... 12
4.4 Battery installation................................................................................................ 13
5Charging the Analox Aspida........................................................................14
6Operation ...................................................................................................16
6.1 Button functions ................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Switching the device on/off.................................................................................... 16
6.3 User registration................................................................................................... 17
6.4 The main display .................................................................................................. 17
6.5 Screen saver........................................................................................................ 18
6.6 Battery status ...................................................................................................... 18
6.7 Menus ................................................................................................................. 19
6.8 Common menu items ............................................................................................ 19
6.9 Gas alarms .......................................................................................................... 20
6.10 Global alarm options .......................................................................................... 21
6.11 Alarm set-points................................................................................................ 21
6.12 Alarm latching................................................................................................... 22
6.13 Alarm muting .................................................................................................... 22
6.14 Quiet alarms ..................................................................................................... 22
6.15 Data logging ..................................................................................................... 23
6.16 Man-down alarm ............................................................................................... 23
6.17 Panic alarm....................................................................................................... 24
6.18 Time-weighted average (TWA) monitoring of carbon dioxide ................................... 24
6.19 Maintenance reminders ...................................................................................... 25
6.20 Calibration reminders......................................................................................... 25
6.21 Sensor replacement reminders ............................................................................ 26
6.22 Faults............................................................................................................... 26
6.23 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 27
7Maintenance ............................................................................................... 28
7.1 Spares & accessories............................................................................................. 28
7.2Calibration ........................................................................................................... 28
7.3 Sensor calibration ................................................................................................. 29
7.4 CO2sensor replacement ........................................................................................ 32
7.5 Oxygen sensor replacement ................................................................................... 32
7.6 Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 40
8Specifications ............................................................................................. 41
9Warranty information .................................................................................43
10 Disposal ...................................................................................................44
10.1 WEEE statement................................................................................................ 44
10.2 Oxygen sensor disposal ...................................................................................... 44
11 Declaration of conformity ........................................................................45

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1Safety information
WARNING:
READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION FULLY BEFORE USING THE
ASPIDA.
WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES WHILE THE
DEVICE IS INSIDE THE HYPERBARIC CHAMBER.
High volume audible alarm
The Aspida employs high volume warning alarms with a sound pressure level at 1m of 95dB in the
case of normal gas alarms, and up to 110dB in the case of the man-down alarm.
As the man-down sounder is disabled by default when supplied but may be user enabled, care
should be taken to minimise exposure to the sounder. The Aspida unit should always be worn
away from the head in order to minimise close range exposure to the alarm.
WARNING:
THE 110DB MAN-DOWN ALARM CAN, WHEN ENABLED, BE
MANUALLY ACTIVATED AT ANY TIME BY HOLDING THE
BUTTON IF THE PANIC ALARM IS CONFIGURED TO BE
AVAILABLE. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN NOT TO ACTIVATE THIS
ALARM WHEN THE ASPIDA UNIT IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO
THE EARS.
Electrochemical oxygen sensor
The oxygen sensor used in the Aspida is an electrochemical sensor which contains potassium
hydroxide. Under normal conditions the sensor is sealed. To prevent leakage, the unit must not be
exposed to temperatures outside the specified range, or be exposed to organic vapours, which
may cause physical damage to the body of the sensor. The unit must not be stored in areas
containing organic solvents or in flammable liquid stores.

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2Package contents checklist
Sub Aspida
a) Analox Sub Aspida main unit
b) 2xAA rechargeable batteries
c) Wall mounting plate (Including fixing kit) or belt-clip attachment (only one supplied)
d) Charger power supply to suit
e) USB communication cable
f) Software disc
g) Quick start guide
h) Calibration adaptor

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ADM Aspida (Single & Dual)
a) ADM Aspida main unit
b) Universal charger/power supply (Including adaptors)
c) Calibration adaptor (Including 300mm of tubing, single or dual)
d) USB communication cable (Not shown)
e) Test Certificate
f) Quick Start Guide
Single variant
Dual variant
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3Aspida devices overview
The Analox Aspida is a purpose designed compact portable gas monitor capable of continuous
monitoring of both carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2).
Each instrument in the Aspida family gives clear audible and visible warning of potentially
dangerous gas levels. A high-resolution Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) display shows clear,
live gas levels in all light conditions.
The Analox Aspida is housed in a robust, IP65 splash proof enclosure. The instrument operates
using rechargeable battery technology, allowing it to run for more than 12 hours continuously
between charges. An Analox Aspida allows for easy replacement of the rechargeable batteries with
standard, AA type non-rechargeable batteries in circumstances where recharging is not possible.
Sub Aspida overview
The inclusion of a pressure sensor in the Sub Aspida provides accurate, pressure compensated O2
and CO2readings across 800 to 1200mbar pressure.
The inclusion of a belt clip attachment allows for secure and comfortable attachment of the Sub
Aspida to clothing for portable, personal protection.
Table 1 Sub Aspida factory default settings
Parameter
Setting
O2Alarms
%Vol Version
mbar ppO2versions
18%
19.5%
23%
180 mbar ppO2
195 mbar ppO2
230 mbar ppO2
CO2Alarms
%Vol Version
mbar ppCO2versions
0.5%
1.5%
4%
0.5% TWA Alarm
5 mbar ppCO2
15 mbar ppCO2
40 mbar ppCO2
5 mbar ppCO2TWA Alarm
Alarm Latch State
Non-latching
Alarm Muting State
Mutable
Man-down State
Disabled
Logging Rate
30 seconds
ADM Aspida overview
The ADM Aspida offers continuous monitoring of O2, CO2or dual gas. The ADM Aspida can be
retrofitted with a faceplate allowing for panel mounting, see section 7.1 for the faceplate kit part
number.
Table 2 ADM Aspida factory default settings
Parameter
Setting
O2Alarms
%Vol Version
18%
19.5%
23%
CO2Alarms
%Vol Version
0.5%
1.5%
4%
Alarm Latch State
Non-latching
Alarm Muting State
Mutable
Man-down State
Disabled
Logging Rate
30 seconds

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3.1 Aspida main features
Figure 1 Main features
1) Alarm, fault and OK indicators
2) Carbon dioxide gas port
3) Cancel/exit/panic-alarm button
4) Cycle button
5) Confirm/on/off button
6) Oxygen gas port (if sensor fitted)
7) OLED display
8) Horn
9) Belt loop mount point
10) Charger socket
11) USB communication socket
12) Battery compartments
13) Lanyard pin
14) Breather (pressure equalisation) hole –do not cover

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4Installation
4.1 Installation of the Sub Aspida
Before using the Analox Sub Aspida, batteries should be inserted into the instrument. If using the
rechargeable batteries provided, it should be given a full charge cycle. A full charge cycle will be
complete within approximately 4.5 hours.
4.2 Installation of the ADM Aspida (Using faceplate kit)
The ADM Aspida will come with the battery cover secured to the main unit.
An optional ADM Aspida faceplate kit is available to purchase separately from Analox, see section
7.1 for details.
Details on how to fit the faceplate are provided with the kit.
If using the faceplate kit, the cut-out required for the ADM Aspida with faceplate is shown below.
Optional fixing kits are available from Analox, see spares and accessories list at section 7.1
To install the ADM Aspida into your panel, place the captive nuts from the fixing kit through each
of the 10mm diameter holes in the panel, then while securing the captive nuts screw in the M5 x
25mm Pozi Pan screws from the fixing kit until the captive nut comes back on itself.