BW Technologies MicroDock User manual

Quick Reference Guide
MicroDock
Automatic Test and Calibration Station
D2144 English
iERP: 114314
© 2003 BW Technologies. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability
BW Technologies Ltd. (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. In no event shall BW’s liability hereunder exceed the
purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product. This warranty does not include:
a) fuses, disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from
use;
b) any product which in BW’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of
operation, handling or use;
c) any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than an authorized dealer, or the installation
of unapproved parts on the product; or
The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on:
a) proper storage, installation, calibration, use, maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other
applicable recommendations of BW;
b) the buyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and, if required, promptly making the product available for correction. No
goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from BW; and
c) the right of BW to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice, bill of sale or packing slip to
establish that the product is within the warranty period.
THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS WARRANTY IS THE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BW SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
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consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this warranty is
held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
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MicroDock
Introduction
This Quick Reference Guide provides basic user instructions
for the MicroDock. Refer to the User Manual on the
accompanying CD-ROM for complete operating instructions.
The MicroDock Automatic Test and Calibration Station (“the
Station”) provides automated calibration and bump testing for
the GasAlertMicro multi-gas detector. The system is
expandable to include up to 10 Docking Modules.
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Safety Information - Read First
Use the Station only as specified in this guide. Read the
following Cautions before using the Station.
aCautions
⇒ If the Station is damaged or something is
missing, contact BW Technologies
immediately.
⇒ We recommend that the Station be attached to
a venting system or that the Station be used in
a well-ventilated area.
⇒ Confirm that the inlet filter is clean.
⇒ Confirm that all gas bottles contain enough
gas.
⇒ A demand flow regulator must be used with all
gas bottle connections.
⇒ Calibrate and bump only in a clean
atmosphere that is free of background gas,
otherwise connect a zero air bottle to the zero
air inlet on the Station.
⇒ Don’t expose the Station to electrical shock
and/or severe continuous mechanical shock.
⇒ The Station warrant
y
will be void if the unit is
disassembled, adjusted, or serviced by non-
BW Technologies personnel.
⇒ Do not immerse the Station in liquids.
⇒ The vent line must not be connected to a
negative pressure system.
⇒ The maximum recommended vent line length
is 50 feet.
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Parts of the MicroDock
Parts of the MicroDock
Item Function
A LCD display
B Zero air inlet (inlet 1)
C Calibration gas inlet (inlet 2)
D Activation buttons
E Base station
F Power connection
G USB connection
H Battery cover
I Docking module lid
J Vent outlet
K Detector bay
L Docking module
M Bump and calibrate activation buttons and
status LEDs
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Display Elements
Icon Function
Alternating current
Batteries full
Batteries half-charged
Batteries depleted
Multimediacard (MMC)
Test not logged
Test pass
Test fail
Disabled sensor
Time/date pointer
Scroll up
Scroll down
Selection arrow
Selected feature
Pushbuttons
Pushbutton Description
C
BUMP CHECK
• To bump a detector, press BUMP
CHECK C.
• When connecting a new Docking
Module press and hold BUMP
CHECK Cto send a confirmation
signal back to the Base Station.
C
CALIBRATION
• To calibrate a detector, press
CALIBRATION C.
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Installation
Installation
Note: A demand flow regulator must be used with all gas bottle
connections.
Attach all gas connections. Inlet 1 is configured for ambient air
and inlet 2 is configured for the four-gas mixture. For additional
gas inlets, please contact the factory.
Note: If the atmosphere is not free of background gas, connect
a zero air bottle to inlet 1 on the Station.
Plug the Station into a VAC outlet or refer to the Battery
Installation section for battery installation instructions.
Refer to Appendix A in the MicroDock User Manual for PC
software installation and user instructions.
Item Description
A Inlet filter assembly
B Calibration gas hose
C Demand flow regulator and gas cylinder
D Power connection
E USB connection
F Gas outlet
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Battery Installation
Follow these steps to install the batteries in the Station.
1. Loosen, but do not remove the retaining screws from
the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery cover and set it aside.
3. Insert four C-cell batteries into the battery
compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the retaining
screws.
Item Description
A Phillips pan head retaining screw
B Battery cover
C C-cell batteries
D Multimediacard (MMC)
E Battery compartment
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How to Use the Base Station
How to Use the Base Station
Since the Base Station pushbuttons are not labelled, you need
to refer to the LCD. You can operate the Station by pressing
the pushbutton under the corresponding option.
Activating the Station
To activate the Station, connect power or if power is
connected, press any C on the Base Station.
Self-Test
The Station performs a self-check on startup that lasts
approximately 4 seconds.
The batteries are tested on activation and continuously after. If
battery power is extremely low, flashes.
The MultiMediaCard icon Sis displayed continuously when the
card is present.
Deactivating the Station
Disconnect power to the station or remove the batteries.
Note: The Result History is not saved when the station is powered
down.
Note: The detector will turn off approximately 25 minutes after a
bump or calibration, if no activity is detected.
Energy Conservation
To conserve energy, press sleep C. This allows for reduction
in the amount of power consumed by the Station while it is not
in use.
Note: If the MicroDock is placed into sleep mode, approximately 10
seconds later the detector turns off.
Note: When the Station is not in use, batteries should be removed
so they do not drain unnecessarily.
Inserting a Detector into a Docking Module
1. Press the two release tabs on the Docking Module
and rotate the lid up.
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2. Activate the detector and wait until it is in normal
operating mode.
Note: Ensure the detector is not in a low battery state.
Note: Rotate the alligator clip ring on the GasAlertMicro so it
fits into the groove located on the Docking Module.
3. Insert the detector into the detector bay. A small
space below the detector is expected.
4. Rotate the lid down until there is a clicking sound on
both release tabs.
5. On the LCD, the Station identifies which type of
detector is in the Docking Module bay and its serial
number.
Note: To bypass the station identification screen, press any C
on the Base Station.
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Inserting a Detector into a Docking Module
Item Description
A Alligator clip ring
B Docking Module lid
C Release tabs
D Detector bay
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Bump Check and Calibration
Guidelines
Adhere to the following guidelines:
•CG-Q58-4 and CG-Q34-4 calibration gas (four-gas mix) are
available from BW Technologies.
•Calibration accuracy is never better than the calibration gas
accuracy. BW Technologies recommends a premium-grade
calibration gas. Gases with NIST (National Institute of
Standards and Technology) traceable accuracy will improve
the validity of the calibration.
Note: Do not use a gas cylinder beyond its expiration date.
•Refer to the detector manual for calibration and bump
frequency.
•Calibrate and bump only in a clean atmosphere that is free
of background gas. Otherwise, connect a zero air bottle to
the zero air inlet (inlet 1) on the Station.
•A demand flow regulator must be used with all gas bottle
connections.
Note: Bump or calibration tests performed while the User
Option menu is activated are initiated once the menu is
exited.
Note: If more than one Docking Module is bumped or
calibrated at the same time, the first module activated
will conduct the test while the other modules in the
queue will flash their test LEDs. Once the first module is
complete, the next module in the queue will activate the
applicable test.
Note: The Station will automatically accept an unusually large
span adjustment notification from the GasAlertMicro. For
more information see the GasAlertMicro User Manual.
Note: S!indicates that during a calibration or bump test, data
could not be logged to the MMC card because it was not
installed.
a Warning
Do not connect the USB cable to the PC when you are in
the process of bumping or calibrating a detector.
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Bump Check and Calibration
Bump Check
A bump check provides an acknowledgment that the detector is
accurately responding to a test gas.
Procedure Display
To conduct a bump check,
press Bump Check Con the
applicable Docking Module
A –indicates that the sensor
is disabled. A uindicates that
the test has passed. The
detector is now ready for use.
If a gas test fails, Xwill be
displayed beside the
applicable gas. We
recommend that a calibration
be performed.
If an audible or visual test
fails, Xwill be displayed
beside the applicable test.
Refer to the Troubleshooting
section in the MicroDock User
Manual.
Calibration
A calibration test adjusts the sensors sensitivity to improve the
detectors accurate response to a test gas.
Procedure Display
Press Calibration Con the
applicable Docking Module.
Calibration gas is applied to
the detector
A –indicates that the sensor
is disabled. A uindicates that
the test has passed. The
detector is now ready for use.
If any gas test fails, Xwill be
displayed beside the
applicable test. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section in
the MicroDock User Manual.
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User Option Menu
The Station has the following user options:
1. Results History
2. Connect to PC
3. Time/Date
4. Contrast
5. Backlight
6. Gas Inlets
7. About
8. Pump Set up
9. Francais
Note: Bump or calibration tests performed while the User
Option menu is activated are initiated once the menu is exited.
To access User Options, press and hold menu Cfor
approximately 1 second.
Press Gor Hto navigate between options. Press sel Cto
select the option.
To exit the options menu and return to the main screen, press
exit C.
This option displays the
results of the last 10 tests.
The results will be displayed
from most recent to the least.
All tests are recorded on a
removable multimediacard
(MMC). Saved tests can be
uploaded to a PC from the
Station. Refer to Appendix A
in the MicroDock User
Manual for PC software
installation and user
instructions.
This option allows you to
modify the time and date of
your Station.
This option allows you to
adjust the contrast by
pressing Gor H.
This option allows you to
adjust the lighting of the LCD.
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Maintenance
The lot number on the gas
cylinders for both the zero
gas and the four-gas mixture
can be entered.
This option displays the
software version of the
Station.
This option controls the
stations pump speed.
The Station is shipped with
English as the displayed
language. To select French,
press sel C.
Maintenance
To keep the Station in good operating condition, perform
the following basic maintenance as required:
•Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth. Do not use
solvents, soaps or polishes.
aCaution
Do not immerse the Station in liquids.
•Confirm that the inlet filter is free of dirt and replace it if
necessary. To order replacement parts, see the section
“Replacement Parts and Accessories” in the MicroDock
User Manual.
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Specifications
The MicroDock is used for general purposes only.
Operating Temperature: +10 to +45 °C (50 to +113 ºF)
Storage Temperature: -10 to +60 °C (14 to 140 ºF)
Power Supply: 6VDC wall adapter (level 3 ITE power supply) or
four C-cell batteries
Real-Time Clock: Provides time and date stamp for the last
calibration data
Data Storage: Automatic (instrument and Base Station)
32 MB MMC data storage system
External Interface: USB interface for PC
Pump: DC motor, micro-diaphragm; 6V PCB mount
Flow Rate: Maximum recommended 350 ml/min
Flow Sensor: Automatic flow rate adjustment
Calibration Gas Cylinder Inputs:
2-gas inlets (standard)
5-gas inlets (maximum)
Automatic Tests: Functional bump, calibration, audible alarm,
visual alarm
Configuration Recognition: Automatic (instrument and
sensor)
Alarm/Calibration Parameters: User-settable
Calibration Gas Connections: Built-in (Base Station)
Gas Connection: 1/8″SMC connect sub-miniature coupling
Solenoid: Built-in (Docking Modules)
LED Indicators: (on each Docking Module)
Yellow – Test
Green – Pass
Red – Fail
Command Keys:
Base Station: Menu navigation
Docking Module: One touch bump-test initiation
One touch calibration initiation
Communications Method: Infrared (two-way)―between
Docking Module and GasAlertMicro
Sensors: Audio
Optical
LCD: 4 line x 16 characters, wide viewing angle, user selectable
backlighting
Instrument Dimensions: (W x L x H) 8.3 x 10.4 x 3.2 in. 21.2 x
26.3 x 8.2 cm (Base Station and one Docking Module)
Weight: 2.15 lb./0.98 kg
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Specifications
Enclosure: Impact resistant PC/ABS (polycarbonate)
Warranty: 2 years
Approvals: XEuropean Conformity
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MicroDock
Automatic Test and Calibration Station
D2144/1 English
iERP: 114953
© 2003 BW Technologies. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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