ATI Technologies PortaSens III D16 User manual

O & M Manual
PortaSens III
Portable Gas Leak Detector
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PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev-C Apr 2020
Table of Contents
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................4
REFERENCE DRAWINGS .............................................5
INTRODUCTION ......................................................8
D16 PORTASENS III.................................................8
Inlet and Outlet Ports.........................................8
H10 SENSOR ..........................................................9
Electro-chemical Cell Versions ...........................9
Installing the Sensor...........................................9
OPERATION ..........................................................10
STARTUP..............................................................10
SHUTDOWN..........................................................11
MAIN DISPLAY......................................................11
Gas Reading, Units, Name, and Temperature .11
Gas Alarm Indicators .......................................12
Meter ...............................................................13
Battery Indicator..............................................13
Status Messages ..............................................13
Date and Time .................................................14
Display Background .........................................14
Buttons.............................................................14
MAIN MENU ........................................................15
DISPLAY...............................................................15
Brightness ........................................................15
Main Display Appearance................................16
Menu Timeout .................................................17
Sleep Mode ......................................................17
Troubles ...........................................................17
Configuring the Display....................................18
ALARMS ..............................................................21
Danger Alarm...................................................22
Warning Alarm ................................................22
Caution Alarm..................................................22
Configuring Alarms ..........................................23
DATA LOG............................................................24
USB Mode ........................................................24
Directory Structure...........................................25
File Structure....................................................26
Configuring the Data Logger ...........................27
PUMP .................................................................28
Pump Status.....................................................28
Configuring the Pump ......................................29
SENSOR...............................................................30
Range...............................................................31
Blanking ...........................................................31
Averaging.........................................................32
Configuring the Sensor.....................................32
Calibration .......................................................34
Factory Calibration Services.............................34
Owner Calibrations ..........................................35
Pressurized Gas Sources...................................35
Sensor Calibration Steps ..................................36
Calibration History ...........................................37
H10 Sensor Response Times.............................40
Gas Interferences .............................................41
Response Test ..................................................43
H10 Sensors and D12 or F12 Transmitters.......44
SYSTEM............................................................... 44
System “About” Page.......................................44
Date and Time .................................................44
Auto-shutdown ................................................44
Sound ...............................................................45
Default Settings ...............................................45
Configuring System Settings ............................45
TIMED SAMPLING..................................................49
Description.......................................................49
Operation.........................................................49
Configuring Timed Sampling............................51
POWER ...............................................................52
NiMH Battery...................................................52
USB Power .......................................................52
Shutdown.........................................................52
MAINTENANCE..................................................... 53
INTAKE FILTER ......................................................53
BATTERY CONTACTS............................................... 53
TROUBLES AND EXCEPTIONS................................ 54
TROUBLE MESSAGES.............................................. 54
PUMP TROUBLES...................................................55
OTHER TROUBLES.................................................. 56
GENERAL CORRECTIVE ACTIONS................................ 57
EXCEPTION MESSAGES ........................................... 58
SPARE PARTS........................................................ 60
H10 GAS SENSOR MODULES ...................................61

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev-C Apr 2020
Table of Figures
Figure 1. PortaSens III, front view. _________________________________________________________________ 5
Figure 2. PortaSens III, rear view. __________________________________________________________________ 5
Figure 3. PortaSens III, right side view.______________________________________________________________ 6
Figure 4. H10 gas sensor module (ordered separately). ________________________________________________ 7
Figure 5. Sensor Keeper. _________________________________________________________________________ 7
Figure 6. Flow meter. ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
Figure 7 Model D16, PortaSens III Gas Leak Detector. _________________________________________________ 8
Figure 8. H10 "Smart Sensor" module. ______________________________________________________________ 9
Figure 9 Sensor Keeper. _________________________________________________________________________ 9
Figure 10 D16 startup displays. __________________________________________________________________ 10
Figure 11 Main Display page indications (example) __________________________________________________ 11
Figure 12 Data log control button ________________________________________________________________ 14
Figure 13 Adjusting brightness by swiping. _________________________________________________________ 15
Figure 14 Meter styles - Normal (a), and % FS (b).____________________________________________________ 16
Figure 15 USB mode display. ____________________________________________________________________ 24
Figure 16 Data logger file structure. ______________________________________________________________ 25
Figure 17 Example data log file opened with Microsof Excel. __________________________________________ 26
Figure 18 Pump status on “Main Display”. _________________________________________________________ 28
Figure 19 Sensor Information page. ______________________________________________________________ 30
Figure 20. Gas source connection. ________________________________________________________________ 35
Figure 21 System About page. ___________________________________________________________________ 44
Figure 22 Trouble page. ________________________________________________________________________ 54

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev-C Apr 2020
SPECIFICATIONS
Gas Sensor H10 “Smart Sensor” gas Modules, ordered separately
Range Sensor Dependent (see H10 Gas Sensor Modules on page 61, or
contact the manufacturer)
Display Backlighted, resistive touch-sensitive, 320x240 color graphics LCD with
an anti- glare overlay. Custom overlay and graphic logo available.
Accuracy Sensor dependent (typically ± 5% of value, limited by cal. gas)
Sensitivity 1% of (lowest) sensor module range
Repeatability ± 1% of (lowest) sensor module range
Sampling Pump Internal diaphragm pump, 400 cc/min (0.85 SCFH), adjustable. Long life,
variable speed, DC motor
Alarms Three level alarms, configurable for high or low operation, or disabled
Trouble, low battery, restricted flow alarms. Alarm indications on LCD
and beeper
Data Logger Internal 4Gb
Selectable sampling intervals from 10 seconds to 60 minutes
Sample/Measure Self-timed sample/measure mode for repeatable readings
Real-Time Clock Battery backed, accurate to approximately 1 minute per year
Input/Output USB 2.0 MSD Class interface with 1m mini-USB cable
Power D-cell battery, rechargeable*, NiMH, 10,000mAH
10-12 hours continuous operation
90 days shelf-life (fully charged, no sensor)
May also use non-rechargeable, D-cellalkaline
*External charger required (available option)
Note: USB connection provides power, but does not charge battery
Sound Inter beeper
Operating Temp. -25º to +60º C
Humidity 0-95% Non-condensing
Construction Glass filled nylon, PVC, and stainless steel
Shipping Weight 4.9 lbs / 2.22 kg (complete package)

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev-C Apr 2020
Reference Drawings
Figure 1. PortaSens III, front view.
Figure 2. PortaSens III, rear view.

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Figure 3. PortaSens III, right side view.

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Figure 4. H10 gas sensor modules (sold separately)
a) Electrochemical, b) Infrared
Replace Battery every Six (6) Months
00-0981 H10 Sensor Keeper
Figure 5. Sensor Keeper (not for use with infrared sensors).
Figure 6. Flow meter.

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev-C Apr 2020
INTRODUCTION
D16 PortaSens III
D16 PortaSens III
Figure 7 Model D16, PortaSens III
Gas Leak Detector.
Inlet and Outlet Ports
Keep the inlet and outlet ports
free of obstructions.

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev-C Apr 2020
H10 Sensor
Figure 8. H10 "Smart Sensor"
module.
H10 Sensor Cells
Electro-chemical cell based sensors should
be stored in the Sensor Keeper to maintain
bias. Never store infrared cell based
sensors in the Sensor Keeper.
Installing the Sensor
Figure 9 Sensor Keeper.

PortaSens III Portable Gas Leak Detector, Model D16
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Rev-C Apr 2020
OPERATION
D16 pages are normally presented on a dark background. Pages
depicted below appear on a white, or light colored background to improve
readability.
Startup
LCD and CPU revision levels and serial number.
Times out after four seconds. Swipe down to advance
without waiting (image will not match your device).
Information about the currently installed sensor.
Times out in four seconds. Swipe down to
advance without waiting (image will not match
your device)
Main operational display, presents the gas
level reading, gas temperature, alarm
indicators, battery and pump status, date,
and time (example only).
Figure 10 D16 startup displays.
LCD Rev 1.0
Model-Rev-S/N