GasTech Cannonball 3 User manual

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Dilution Manual
Cannonball 3
Multi Gas Detector
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THE CANNONBALL 3 PERSONAL PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR HAS
BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE DETECTION OF OXYGEN DEFICIENCIES,
FLAMMABLE GAS, AND TOXIC VAPOR ACCUMULATIONS.
IN ORDER TO ASSURE THAT THE USER IS PROPERLY
WARNED OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERIC
CONDITIONS, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL BE READ, FULLY UNDERSTOOD, AND
FOLLOWED.
AVERTISSEMENT: LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT DE
METTRE EN MARCHE.
Cannonball 3 Operation Manual
Version 1.10
Copyright 2005
by
Biosystems
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
All rights reserved.
No page or part of this operation manual may be reproduced in any form
without written permission of the copyright owner shown above.

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Table of Contents
Signal Words.........................................................................................2
Warnings................................................................................................3
1. Overview of Dilution Monitoring................................................4
1.1 Theory.....................................................................................................4
2. Operation in dilution mode ........................................................4
2.1 Start up procedure in dilution mode ....................................................4
2.2 Enabling the dilution option..................................................................5
2.2.1 Conventional entry to dilution mode................................................................5
2.2.2 Shortcut to dilution mode................................................................................6
2.3 Alarm changes in dilution mode...........................................................6
3. Calibration in dilution mode.......................................................7
3.1 Calibration frequency recommendations: dilution .............................7
3.2 Automatic calibration in dilution mode................................................8
3.2.1 Reading “Too High” or “Too Low” for zero adjust..........................................11
3.2.2 Automatic span calibration with more than one gas cylinder.........................11
3.3 Manual dilution calibration procedures .............................................12
3.3.1 Fresh air calibration in dilution mode............................................................12
3.3.2 O2 zero calibration in dilution mode..............................................................12
3.3.3 Manual span calibration in dilution mode......................................................14
3.3.4 Dilution fresh air calibration..........................................................................15
3.3.5 Dilution span calibration...............................................................................16
Appendix A: Calibration Frequency .................................................18
Biosystems Standard Warranty Gas Detection Products..............19
Signal Words
The following signal words, as defined by ANSI Z535.4-1998, are used in the
Cannonball 3 Dilution and Reference Manuals.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if
not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

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Warnings
1. The Cannonball 3 personal, portable gas detector has been
designed for the detection of dangerous atmospheric conditions. An alarm
condition indicates the presence of a potentially life-threatening hazard and
should be taken very seriously.
2. In the event of an alarm condition it is important to follow
established procedures. The safest course of action is to immediately leave the
affected area, and to return only after further testing determines that the area is
once again safe for entry. Failure to immediately leave the area may result in
serious injury or death.
3. Use only Energizer E95 or EN95, Duracell MN1300, or Duracell
PC1300, 1.5V D cell Alkaline batteries in the Cannonball 3. Substitution of
batteries may impair intrinsic safety.
4. The accuracy of the Cannonball 3 should be checked
periodically with known concentration calibration gas. Failure to check
accuracy can lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings.
5. The accuracy of the Cannonball 3 should be checked
immediately following any known exposure to contaminants by testing with
known concentration test gas before further use. Failure to check accuracy can
lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings.
6. A sensor that cannot be calibrated or is found to be out of
tolerance should be replaced immediately. An instrument that fails calibration
may not be used until testing with known concentration test gas determines that
accuracy has been restored, and the instrument is once again fit for use.
7. Do not reset the calibration gas concentration unless you are
using a calibration gas concentration that differs from the one that is normally
supplied by Biosystems for use in calibrating the Cannonball 3.
Customers are strongly urged to use only Biosystems calibration materials when
calibrating the Cannonball 3. Use of non-standard calibration gas and/or calibration kit
components can lead to dangerously inaccurate readings and may void the standard
Biosystems warranty.
8. Use of non-standard calibration gas and/or calibration kit
components when calibrating the Cannonball 3 can lead to inaccurate and
potentially dangerous readings and may void the standard Biosystems
warranty.
Biosystems offers calibration kits and long-lasting cylinders of test gas specifically
developed for easy Cannonball 3 calibration. Customers are strongly urged to use only
Biosystems calibration materials when calibrating the Cannonball 3.
9. Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
10. For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and
serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand this reference
manual before operating or servicing the Cannonball 3.
11. A rapid up-scale reading followed by a declining or erratic
reading may indicate a hazardous combustible gas concentration that exceeds
the Cannonball 3’s zero to 100 percent LEL detection range for units without a
dilution pump, or zero to approximately 200 percent detection range for units
with a dilution pump.

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1. Overview of Dilution
Monitoring
The Cannonball 3 sample dilution system
allows the user to accurately sample
combustible gases from otherwise inert
environments.
Note: This dilution manual assumes
that the user is familiar with the basic
menu functions of the Cannonball 3.
If questions arise as to how to access
certain menu items, see the
Cannonball 3 Reference Manual.
Dilution monitoring is
extremely hazardous and should only
be performed by individuals trained in
the safe monitoring of inert
environments. Failure to follow
established procedures while
performing dilution monitoring may
lead to dangerous and potentially life-
threatening conditions.
Note: The ability to perform dilution
monitoring is automatically disabled
by the Cannonball3 software upon
recognition of an installed HC/LEL
sensor.
1.1 Theory
Catalytic hot bead LEL sensors, such as
the type used in the Cannonball 3,
require oxygen levels of at least 10% by
volume to produce an accurate LEL
reading. Catalytic hot-bead LEL sensors
physically burn the combustible gas that
is present in the environment in order to
produce a reading. Since inert
environments are devoid of oxygen by
definition, it is necessary to add oxygen
to the sample stream to allow the
combustible gas sensor to operate.
The Cannonball 3’s sample dilution
system utilizes two separate sample
draw pumps to overcome this obstacle
by accurately mixing the inert sample
with a fresh air sample. This method
provides enough oxygen to the LEL
sensor to allow it to respond to the
combustible gas. The Cannonball 3’s
microprocessor then calculates the level
of combustible gas in the sample by
dividing the LEL sensor’s response by
the percentage of flow taken from the
sample pump versus the amount of flow
taken from dilution pump.
Note: The Cannonball 3 must be
located in a fresh air atmosphere
containing 20.9 percent oxygen while
conducting dilution sampling. The
sample draw probe must be inserted
into the inert atmosphere to collect
the sample.
2. Operation in dilution mode
2.1 Start up procedure in
dilution mode
The start up procedure for dilution
capable instruments is similar to the start
up procedure for non-dilution instruments
except for a few minor changes. The
software in the Cannonball 3 includes
two additional oxygen alarms for use with
the dilution pump in inert or nearly inert
environments. At start up, the
Cannonball 3 automatically checks for
the dilution pump.
Checking for
Dilution Pump…..
Once the dilution pump is recognized,
the instrument will display the dilution
Oxygen alarm settings in the current
alarm settings screen.
CURRENT ALARM SETTINGS
LOW CEIL
O2STD 19.5 22.0
O2DIL OFF 5.0
LEL 10
CEIL STEL TWA
CO 100 35 100
H2S 10 15 10
Current alarm settings screen with
dilution-capable instrument.
Although standard and dilution alarms
are provided in dilution-ready Cannonball
3 instruments, only one set of oxygen
alarms can be enabled at any time.
Whenever the Cannonball 3’s dilution
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alarm set points are automatically
changed. The user will have to
acknowledge the new oxygen alarm set
points by pressing the MODE button.
Instruments that were turned off in
dilution mode will automatically return to
dilution mode when the instrument is
started up again. The user will be
required to acknowledge the dilution
alarms.
Setting O2Alarms
For Dilution Mode
LOW CEIL
O2OFF 5.0
MODE=Acknowledge
Press the MODE button to acknowledge
the oxygen alarm settings. These alarms
are adjustable through the Alarms menu
as detailed below in section 2.3. The
Cannonball 3 will then proceed to the
current gas readings screen.
Note: Instruments that were turned
off in dilution mode will automatically
return to dilution mode upon start up
and may go into an immediate alarm
depending on the dilution alarm set
points and environment in which the
sample draw probe is located. To
quickly disable the dilution pump, see
the shortcut to disabling/enabling the
dilution pump below in section 2.2.2.
2.2 Enabling the dilution option
Cannonball 3 instruments with dilution
capability can be easily distinguished
from those without by the current gas
readings screen, which will contain a
separate line noting the status of the
dilution pump in dilution-capable
instruments.
Note: If the dilution pump status line
does not appear in the current gas
readings screen, and a dilution pump
has been installed in the instrument,
call Biosystems for the dilution pump
initialization procedure.
O2LEL
20.9 0
CO H2S
0.0 0
DILUTION PUMP OFF
Time 6:15 RT 1:04
Current gas readings screen with
dilution pump disabled.
O2LEL
20.9 0
CO H2S
00
DILUTION PUMP ON
Time 6:15 RT 1:04
Current gas readings screen with
dilution pump enabled.
2.2.1 Conventional entry to dilution
mode
1. Enter the OPTIONS subdirectory of
the Main Menu. Only instruments
with a recognized dilution pump will
have the DILUTION option.
OPTIONS MENU
USER MODE SEC BEEP
PASSCODE LANGUAGE
DECIMAL DILUTION
EXIT
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight
DILUTION and press the MODE
button to confirm the selection. The
following screen will then be shown:
Turn Dilution Pump On?
YES NO
3. Press the MODE button with YES
highlighted to enable the dilution
pump.

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Checking for
Dilution Pump…..
↓
Setting O2Alarms
For Dilution Mode
LOW CEIL
O2OFF 5.0
MODE=Acknowledge
4. Press the MODE button to
acknowledge the dilution Oxygen
alarms. Dilution monitoring is
extremely hazardous and should only
be performed by individuals trained in
the safe monitoring of inert
environments. Failure to follow
established procedures while
performing dilution monitoring may
lead to dangerous and potentially life-
threatening conditions.
2.2.2 Shortcut to dilution mode
From the current gas readings screen,
the following shortcut is available for
rapid entry into or out of dilution mode:
O2LEL
20.9 0
CO H2S
0 0
DILUTION PUMP OFF
Time 6:15 RT 1:04
1. Press the right and left navigation
arrows simultaneously. Release the
buttons when prompted by the
instrument. If enabling the dilution
pump, the following screen will then
be shown.
Turn Dilution Pump On?
YES NO
2. Press the MODE button with YES
highlighted to enable the dilution
pump.
Checking for
Dilution Pump…..
↓
Setting O2Alarms
For Dilution Mode
LOW CEIL
O2OFF 5.0
MODE=Acknowledge
3. Press the MODE button to
acknowledge the dilution Oxygen
alarms.
Note: This procedure may also be
used to disable the dilution pump.
The Cannonball 3 will then require
acknowledgement of the non-dilution
Oxygen alarm settings.
2.3 Alarm changes in dilution
mode
Changes to the dilution alarm set points
are done in the same way as changes to
the conventional alarm set points.
To change the dilution alarm settings:
1. Enter the Alarms Menu.

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ALARMS MENU
CUSTOM LATCH
DEFAULT TEMPERATURE
EXIT
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight
CUSTOM and press the MODE
button. The current alarm settings
screen will then be shown.
CURRENT ALARM SETTINGS
LOW CEIL
O2STD 19.5 22.0
O2 DIL OFF 5.0
LEL 10
CEIL STEL TWA
CO 100 35 100
H2S 10 15 10
EXIT
3. Use the up and down navigation
arrows to select O2DIL and press the
MODE button.
CURRENT ALARM SETTINGS
LOW CEIL
O2DIL OFF 5.0
4. Use the left and right navigation
arrows to select the low or ceiling
alarm for modification.
Note: The ceiling O2dilution alarm is
an ascending alarm. If the amount of
oxygen is higher than the alarm set
point, the visible and audible alarms
will be activated.
CURRENT ALARM SETTINGS
LOW CEIL
O2DIL OFF 6.0
5. Use the up and down navigation
buttons to modify the current setting.
When the alarm adjustment is
completed, press the MODE button
to enter the new setting.
CURRENT ALARM SETTINGS
LOW CEIL
O2DIL OFF 6.0
Save Changes?
YES NO CANCEL
6. Press the MODE button with YES
highlighted to save the new alarm
settings.
3. Calibration in dilution
mode
To ensure O2sensor accuracy at levels
approaching 0.0%/Vol. oxygen,
calibration procedures in dilution-capable
instruments include specific sub-routines
involving calibration with 99.9% or better
nitrogen (N2).
3.1 Calibration frequency
recommendations: dilution
See Appendix A for Biosystems’
calibration frequency recommendations.
Dilution-capable Cannonball3
instruments should be calibrated on a
similar schedule for both standard and
dilution-related calibration procedures.
Due to the need for increased accuracy
at levels approaching 0.0%/Vol. oxygen,
it is necessary to perform both the
manual fresh air calibration (see section
3.3.1) and the O2zero calibration (see
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sensor is replaced in a dilution-capable
Cannonball3.
3.2 Automatic calibration in
dilution mode
Automatic calibration in dilution mode
may only be done while the instrument is
being operated in the Technician,
Basic/Peak or Basic operating modes.
Automatic calibration
procedures in a dilution-capable
Cannonball 3 must be performed in an
atmosphere that is known to be fresh.
Failure to calibrate a dilution-capable
Cannonball 3 in fresh air can lead to
inaccurate and potentially dangerous
readings.
1. Turn the instrument on and make
sure gas readings are given in
numbers.
If sensor readings are displayed in the
form of “OK” text messages, the
instrument is currently in the “Text-
Only” mode. It will be necessary to
change the operating mode to Basic,
Basic/Peak or Technician.
2. After turning the instrument on, wait
at least three minutes to allow sensor
readings to stabilize fully before
initiating any calibration procedures.
3. Make sure the instrument is located
in an area where the air is known to
be fresh.
4. Press the MODE button three times
within two seconds. This will "wake
up" the instrument from normal
operation, and initiate the auto-
calibration sequence. A screen will
briefly display the message “One
Button Auto-Calibration”.
ONE BUTTON AUTO
CALIBRATION
The instrument will then proceed to the
following screen and begin a 5-second
countdown.
FRESH AIR CALIBRATION
MODE = ADJUST 5
5. To initiate the fresh air calibration,
press the MODE button before the
unit finishes the countdown.
The instrument will then disable the
dilution pump and proceed to fresh air
calibrate the LEL and toxic sensors. The
following screen will be shown:
PLEASE WAIT…. 14
Upon successful completion of the fresh
air calibration of the LEL and toxic
sensors, the instrument will re-enable the
dilution pump and automatically proceed
to the fresh air calibration of the oxygen
sensor.
PLEASE WAIT…. 29
DILUTION PUMP ON
Once the dilution fresh air calibration of
the oxygen sensor is completed, the
Cannonball 3 will proceed to the
calibration of the LEL and toxic sensors
with the dilution pump enabled.

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Dilution Fresh Air Cal
Please Wait….. 8
The Cannonball 3 will then proceed to
the automatic span calibration.
SPAN CALIBRATION
MODE = ADJUST 5
6. If span calibration is not required,
allow the unit to complete the 5-
second countdown without pressing
any buttons.
Press MODE before the before the end
of the 5-second countdown to initiate the
span calibration sequence. The
Cannonball 3 will then temporarily
disable the dilution pump and show the
following screen:
APPLY GAS
MODE = CANCEL
7a. If using a calibration balloon, fill the
empty balloon with calibration gas
until it is nearly full. Connect the
calibration balloon assembly to the
inlet coupling on the Cannonball 3.
Continue to flow gas to the balloon
throughout the span calibration
procedure.
7b. If using a demand flow regulator,
connect it and flow gas to the
instrument. Failure to purge the
calibration balloon of all gas prior to
inflation with calibration gas may
result in inaccurate and potentially
dangerous readings.
Make sure the
calibration balloon is filled with the
appropriate calibration gas before
attempting to calibrate the Cannonball
3. Use of improper calibration gas or
failure to nearly fill the calibration
balloon may lead to inaccurate and
potentially dangerous readings.
The Cannonball 3 automatically
recognizes the type of gas supplied and
automatically adjusts the sensors.
The instrument will then show the
following screen as each sensor that may
be calibrated using the current gas
mixture is adjusted in turn. The span
adjustment process from this point on is
automatic and requires no user input.
LEL Sensor Reading 49
CO Sensor Reading 51
H2S Sensor Reading 24
Multi Cal Gas Detected
Once the readings stabilize, the
Cannonball will automatically adjust itself
so that the sensor readings match the
expected gas concentration values as
they appear in the gas values
subdirectory of the Calibration Menu.

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LEL Calibrated to 50
CO Calibrated to 50
H2S Calibrated to 25
The Cannonball 3 will then display the
following screen, which shows the final
calibration values for the current span
calibration, as well as the maximum
adjustment values possible for the LEL
sensor and any toxic sensors that are
currently recognized by the instrument.
As a sensor loses sensitivity, the
maximum possible adjustment will
decrease to approach the expected
concentration of the calibration gas.
LEL Adjusted to 50
Max Possible to 221
CO Adjusted to 50
Max Possible to 281
H2S Adjusted to 25
Max Possible to 138
The instrument will then re-enable the
dilution pump and proceed to the
automatic dilution span calibration.
Calibrating Dilution…..
LEL 50
CO 50
H2S 25
Upon completion of the automatic dilution
span calibration, the Cannonball 3 will
proceed through the following screens
before turning itself off.
SPAN CALIBRATION
COMPLETED
↓
BEGIN SHUT DOWN
PLEASE WAIT
↓
Saving Instrument Data
Saving O2Sensor Data
Saving LEL Sensor Data
Saving CO Sensor Data
Saving H2S Sensor Data
After shut down, immediately remove all
calibration fittings from the Cannonball 3.
Press the MODE button to turn the
instrument on and resume normal
operation.
Note: If the MODE button is pressed
at any time prior to completion of the
calibration, the calibration procedure
will be cancelled and the instrument
will return to normal operation.
Wait at least 3
minutes after turning the instrument
on to allow sensor readings to
stabilize fully before initiating any
calibration procedures. Failure to wait
three minutes before initiating
calibration procedures may lead to
inaccurate and potentially dangerous
readings. Make sure the
regulator, cylinder seating surfaces
and threads are clean and dry before
attaching the regulator to the cylinder
of gas. Introduction of contaminants
through the regulator fittings may
alter or degrade the concentration of
the gas contained in the cylinder and
may lead to inaccurate and potentially
dangerous gas readings.
Make sure the
calibration balloon is filled with the
appropriate calibration gas before
attempting to calibrate the Cannonball
3. Use of improper calibration gas or
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balloon may lead to inaccurate and
potentially dangerous gas readings.
Use of non-standard
calibration gas and/or calibration kit
components when calibrating the
Cannonball 3 may lead to dangerously
inaccurate readings and may void the
standard Biosystems warranty.
3.2.1 Reading “Too High” or “Too
Low” for zero adjust
To reduce the chances of the Cannonball
3 being inadvertently calibrated in
contaminated air, only small adjustments
are allowed in the automatic fresh air
calibration sequence. If the necessary
adjustments are too large, the display will
indicate the sensor (or sensors) affected,
and a message screen will indicate that
the reading is “Too Low” or “Too High”
for zero adjustment. In this case the
instrument must be fresh air calibrated
using the manual calibration procedures
as discussed in section 3.2.1 of this
manual.
Once the instrument has been
successfully fresh air calibrated using the
manual fresh air calibration procedure,
subsequent calibration adjustments may
be made using the MODE button and
automatic calibration logic discussed in
this section.
3.2.2 Automatic span calibration
with more than one gas cylinder
Depending on the sensor configuration of
the Cannonball 3, it will sometimes be
necessary to use more than one cylinder
of calibration gas to complete the
calibration of the Cannonball 3.
Note: When using the calibration
balloon and multiple cylinders of
calibration gas during calibration, it is
necessary to purge the calibration
balloon and refill it with new
calibration gas between span
adjustments. In this case the display
will indicate the type and
concentration of the next cylinder of
calibration gas to be applied.
If the initial span calibration covered
above fails to calibrate the LEL sensor or
any of the toxic sensors, the Cannonball
3 will show the following screen, which
indicates the calibrations that still need to
be performed.
Apply one of these gases
25.0 ppm H2S
10.0 ppm SO2
Once the instrument detects the proper
gas and the reading stabilize, the
instrument will automatically calibrate the
sensor.
SO2Sensor Adjusted to 10.0ppm
(SO2Max Possible to 37)
When all sensors currently recognized
have been successfully span-calibrated,
the instrument will display “Auto
Calibration Completed” and proceed to
shut itself off.
Remove all fittings from the Cannonball 3
before turning the instrument back on.
Note: It is possible to exit the
automatic span calibration sequence
at any time prior to completion by
pressing and holding down the MODE
button to turn the instrument off. The
instrument will retain the updated
settings for those sensors whose
span adjustments have been
successfully completed. Sensors that
were not successfully adjusted at the
time the auto-calibration sequence
was terminated will trigger a “Needs
Cal” message at the time the
instrument is next turned on. The
accuracy of those remaining sensors
should be verified by exposure to
known concentration test gas before
the instrument is put back into
service.

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3.3 Manual dilution calibration
procedures
Cannonball 3 instruments with dilution
capability have five different manual
calibration options in the Calibration
Menu: FRESH AIR, O2 ZERO, SPAN
CAL, DIL FRESH and DIL SPAN.
3.3.1 Fresh air calibration in dilution
mode
While in dilution mode, manual fresh air
calibrations include calibrations with and
without the dilution pump.
To perform a fresh air calibration:
1. Enter the Calibration Menu.
CALIBRATION MENU
GAS VALUES SPAN CAL
HISTORY O2ZERO CAL
DIL. SPAN FRESH AIR
DIL. FRESH REMINDER
EXIT
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight
FRESH AIR as shown above. Press
the MODE button to confirm the
selection.
Do Fresh Air Cal Now?
YES NO
3. Press the MODE button with YES
highlighted to begin the fresh air
calibration.
The dilution pump will be automatically
disabled by the instrument during the first
stage of the fresh air calibration.
Fresh Air Calibration
Please Wait…. 14
After the completion of the fresh air
calibration without the dilution pump, the
instrument will re-enable the dilution
pump and automatically proceed to the
fresh air calibration with the dilution
pump.
Fresh Air Calibration
Please Wait…. 29
DILUTION PUMP ON
↓
Fresh Air Calibration
Completed
3.3.2 O2 zero calibration in dilution
mode
In dilution mode, the O2zero calibration
includes two separate calibration
routines. The first calibration routine
calibrates the oxygen sensor to zero with
the dilution pump disabled. The second
routine enables the dilution pump and
sets the O2zero point for use with the
dilution pump enabled.
The O2 zero calibration adjustment in the
Cannonball 3 should not be confused
with the fresh air calibration adjustment
of the oxygen sensor. The O2zero
calibration adjustment is used to calibrate
the oxygen sensor in an atmosphere
containing no oxygen, while the fresh air
calibration adjustment calibrates the
oxygen sensor in an atmosphere
containing 20.9% Oxygen.
To perform the O2zero calibration while
in dilution mode:
1. Turn the Cannonball 3 on and wait at
least three minutes to allow sensor
readings to stabilize fully before
initiating any calibration procedures.
2. Enter the Calibration Menu.

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CALIBRATION MENU
GAS VALUES SPAN CAL
HISTORY O2ZERO CAL
FRESH AIR
REMINDER
EXIT
3. Use the navigation arrows to highlight
O2ZERO CAL and press the MODE
button.
Do O2Zero Calibration
YES NO
4. Press the MODE button with YES
highlighted to begin the O2zero
calibration.
The dilution pump will be temporarily
disabled for the initial phase of this
calibration.
Apply a gas mixture
Containing no oxygen
5. If using a calibration balloon, fill the
calibration balloon nearly full with
calibration gas containing no oxygen
and connect the balloon to the inlet
coupling on the front of the
Cannonball 3. Continue to allow gas
from the calibration cylinder to fill the
balloon while calibrating. If using a
demand flow regulator, flow gas to
the sensors.
O2Sensor Reading 20.9
Press MODE to calibrate
6. The oxygen reading will drop
immediately and should approach a
reading of 0.0. The sensor should
stabilize in approximately 2 minutes.
Press the MODE button once the
oxygen reading stabilizes to calibrate
the sensor.
O2Sensor Reading 0.0
Calibrating……
↓
O2Zero Calibration
Completed
At this point the Cannonball 3 will
automatically re-enable the dilution pump
for the second part of the O2zero
calibration.
If using a calibration balloon, continue to
flow gas into the balloon. If using a
demand flow regulator, continue to flow
gas to the instrument.
The following screen will be shown:

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DILUTION PUMP ON
O2Sensor Reading 0.0
Press MODE to calibrate
7. The oxygen reading will drop
immediately and should approach a
reading of 0.0. The sensor should
stabilize in approximately 2 minutes.
Press the MODE button once the
oxygen reading stabilizes to complete
the O2zero calibration.
DILUTION PUMP ON
O2Sensor Reading 0.0
Calibrating…..
↓
O2Dilution Zero Calibration
Completed
After completion of the O2zero
calibration, the Cannonball 3 will return to
the Main Menu. Remove all fittings from
the Cannonball 3 before proceeding with
any other operations.
3.3.3 Manual span calibration in
dilution mode
The manual span calibration in dilution
mode is identical to the manual span
calibration in non-dilution mode. The
dilution pump is disabled for the duration
of the manual span calibration
procedure.
To perform the manual span calibration:
1. Turn the instrument on and wait at
least three minutes to allow sensor
readings to stabilize fully before
initiating the manual span calibration
procedure.
2. Enter the Calibration Menu.
CALIBRATION MENU
GAS VALUES SPAN CAL
HISTORY O2ZERO CAL
DIL. SPAN FRESH AIR
DIL. FRESH REMINDER
EXIT
3. Use the navigation arrows to highlight
SPAN CAL and press the MODE
button.
SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0
H
2S 0
SO2 0.0
EXIT
4. Use the up and down navigation
arrows to highlight the sensor that
requires calibration. Confirm the
sensor selection by pressing the
MODE button.
SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0
H
2S 0
SO20.0
EXIT
5. Once the sensor type has been
selected, fill the calibration balloon
with the appropriate calibration gas
and connect the balloon assembly to
the inlet coupling on the front of the
Cannonball 3 or use a demand flow
regulator to deliver the calibration
gas.
Make sure the
regulator, cylinder seating surfaces
and threads are clean and dry before
attaching the regulator to the cylinder
of gas. Introduction of contaminants
through the regulator fittings may
alter or degrade the concentration of
the gas contained in the cylinder and
may lead to inaccurate and potentially
dangerous gas readings.

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Make sure the
calibration balloon is filled with the
appropriate calibration gas before
attempting to calibrate the Cannonball
3. Use of improper calibration gas or
failure to nearly fill the calibration
balloon may lead to inaccurate and
potentially dangerous readings.
6. When the readings stabilize, use the
up and down navigation arrows to
raise or lower the readings to match
the concentration printed on the
calibration cylinder label.
SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0
H
2S 0
SO210.0
EXIT
7. When the span calibration for a
particular sensor is completed, press
the MODE button to confirm the
calibration. If span calibration of
additional sensors is required, use
the navigation arrows to advance to
the next sensor channel and repeat
steps 4,5 and 6 above.
If using a calibration
balloon and calibration of more than
one sensor is required, deflate the
calibration balloon fully before filling
it with new gas for subsequent
calibrations. Failure to fully deflate
the calibration balloon between
calibrations may lead to inaccurate
and potentially dangerous readings.
SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0
H
2S 0
SO210.0
EXIT
8. When all sensors requiring
calibration have been successfully
calibrated, use the navigation
arrows to highlight EXIT and press
the MODE button to exit and save
the new calibration settings.
SAVE CHANGES
YES NO Cancel
9. Press the MODE button with yes
highlighted to save changes.
Remove all fittings before turning the
instrument back on and returning to
normal operation.
3.3.4 Dilution fresh air calibration
The dilution fresh air calibration performs
a fresh air calibration with the dilution
pump enabled.
To perform a dilution fresh air calibration:
1. Enter the Calibration Menu.
CALIBRATION MENU
GAS VALUES SPAN CAL
HISTORY O2ZERO CAL
DIL. SPAN FRESH AIR
DIL. FRESH REMINDER
EXIT
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight
DIL. FRESH as shown above and
press the MODE button.
Do Dilution Fresh Air Cal Now?
YES NO
3. Press the MODE button with YES
highlighted to confirm the selection.
The instrument will then show the
following screen.

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Dilution Fresh Air Cal
Please Wait….. 14
↓
Fresh Air Calibration
Completed
Upon completion of the manual dilution
fresh air calibration, the Cannonball 3 will
return to the Main Menu.
3.3.5 Dilution span calibration
The manual dilution span calibration
performs a span calibration with the
dilution pump enabled.
To perform a dilution span calibration:
1. Enter the Calibration Menu.
CALIBRATION MENU
GAS VALUES SPAN CAL
HISTORY O2ZERO CAL
DIL. SPAN FRESH AIR
DIL. FRESH REMINDER
EXIT
2. Use the navigation arrows to highlight
DIL. SPAN as shown above and
press the MODE button.
DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL
0
CO
0
H
2S 0
SO20.0
EXIT
3. Use the up and down navigation
arrows to highlight the sensor that
requires calibration.
DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0
H
2S 0
SO20.0
EXIT
4. Confirm the sensor selection by
pressing the MODE button.
DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0
H
2S 0
SO20.0
EXIT
5. Once the sensor type has been
selected, fill the calibration balloon
with the appropriate calibration gas
and connect the balloon assembly to
the inlet coupling on the front of the
Cannonball 3 or use a demand flow
regulator to deliver the gas.
Make sure the
regulator, cylinder seating surfaces
and threads are clean and dry before
attaching the regulator to the cylinder
of gas. Introduction of contaminants
through the regulator fittings may
alter or degrade the concentration of
the gas contained in the cylinder and
may lead to inaccurate and potentially
dangerous gas readings.
Make sure the correct
cylinder of gas is used to fill the
calibration balloon! Use of incorrect
calibration gas may lead to inaccurate
and potentially dangerously readings.
DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0.0
H
2S 0.0
SO29.7
EXIT
6. When the readings stabilize, use the
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raise or lower the readings to match
the concentration printed on the
calibration cylinder label.
DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0.0
H
2S 0.0
SO210.0
EXIT
7. When the span calibration for a
particular sensor is completed, press
the MODE button to confirm the
calibration and then use the
navigation arrows to advance to the
next sensor channel to be adjusted.
If using a calibration
balloon and the calibration of more
than one sensor is required, deflate
the calibration balloon fully before
filling it with new gas for subsequent
calibrations. Failure to fully deflate
the calibration balloon between
calibrations may lead to inaccurate
and potentially dangerous readings.
DILUTION SPAN CALIBRATION
LEL 0
CO 0
H2S0
SO20.0
EXIT
8. Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 until all
sensors have been calibrated. When
finished, use the navigation arrows to
highlight EXIT and press the MODE
button to exit and save the new
calibration settings.
SAVE CHANGES
YES NO Cancel
9. Press the MODE button with yes
highlighted to save changes.
Remove all fittings before turning the
instrument back on and returning to
normal operation.

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Appendix A: Calibration Frequency
One of the most common
questions that we are asked at
Biosystems is: “How often should
I calibrate my gas detector?”
Sensor Reliability and Accuracy
Today’s sensors are designed to
provide years of reliable service. In
fact, many sensors are designed
so that with normal use they will
only lose 5% of their sensitivity per
year or 10% over a two-year
period. Given this, it should be
possible to use a sensor for up to
two full years without any
significant loss of sensitivity.
A lot of sensors indeed do last that
long with only minimal loss of
sensitivity. However, there are a
number of reasons why a sensor
may unexpectedly lose additional
sensitivity or even fail to respond to
gas. Such reasons include
desiccation, poisoning, physical
restriction of airflow, overexposure,
leakage, and mechanical damage
due to dropping or immersion.
Verification of Accuracy
With somany reasons why a
sensor can lose sensitivity and
given the fact that dependable
sensors can be key to survival in a
hazardous environment, frequent
verification of sensor performance
is paramount.
There is only one sure way to verify
that a sensor can respond to the
gas for which it is designed. That is
to expose it to a known
concentration of target gas and
compare the reading with the
concentration of the gas. This is
referred to as a “bump” test. This
test is very simple and takes only a
few seconds to accomplish. The
safest course of action is to do a
“bump” test prior to each day’s
use. It is not necessary to make a
calibration adjustment if the
readings are between 90% and
120% of the expected value. As an
example, if a CO sensor is checked
using a gas concentration of 50
PPM it is not necessary to perform
a calibration unless the readings
are either below 45 PPM or above
60 PPM.
Lengthening the Intervals
between Verification of Accuracy
We are often asked whether there
are any circumstances in which the
period between accuracy checks
may be lengthened.
Biosystems is not the only
manufacturer to be asked this
question! One of the professional
organizations to which Biosystems
belongs is the Industrial Safety
Equipment Association (ISEA). The
“Instrument Products” group of this
organization has been very active
in developing a protocol to clarify
the minimum conditions under
which the interval between
accuracy checks may be
lengthened.
A number of leading gas detection
equipment manufacturers have
participated in the development of
the ISEA guidelines concerning
calibration frequency. Biosystems
procedures closely follow these
guidelines.
If your operating procedures do not
permit daily checking of the
sensors, Biosystems recommends
the following procedure to establish
a safe and prudent accuracy check
schedule for your Biosystems
instruments:
1. During a period of initial use of
at least 10 days in the
intended atmosphere, check
the sensor response daily to
be sure there is nothing in the
atmosphere that is poisoning
the sensor(s). The period of
initial use must be of sufficient
duration to ensure that the
sensors are exposed to all
conditions that might have an
adverse effect on the sensors.
2. If these tests demonstrate that
it is not necessary to make
adjustments, the time between
checks may be lengthened.
The interval between accuracy
checking should not exceed 30
days.
3. When the interval has been
extended the toxic and
combustible gas sensors
should be replaced
immediately upon warranty
expiration. This will minimize
the risk of failure during the
interval between sensor
checks.
4. The history of the instrument
response between verifications
should be kept. Any
conditions, incidents,
experiences, or exposure to
contaminants that might have
an adverse effect on the
calibration state of the sensors
should trigger immediate re-
verification of accuracy before
further use.
5. Any changes in the
environment in which the
instrument is being used, or
changes in the work that is
being performed, should
trigger a resumption of daily
checking.
6. If there is any doubt at any
time as to the accuracy of the
sensors, verify the accuracy of
the sensors by exposing them
to known concentration test
gas before further use.
Gas detectors used for the
detection of oxygen deficiencies,
flammable gases and vapors, or
toxic contaminants must be
maintained and operated properly
to do the job they were designed to
do. Always follow the guidelines
provided by the manufacturer for
any gas detection equipment you
use!
If there is any doubt regarding your
gas detector's accuracy, do an
accuracy check! All it takes is a few
moments to verify whether or not
your instruments are safe to use.
One Button Auto Calibration
While it is only necessary to do a
“bump” test to ensure that the
sensors are working properly, all
current Biosystems gas detectors
offer a one button auto calibration
feature. This feature allows you to
calibrate a Biosystems gas
detector in about the same time as
it takes to complete a “bump” test.
The use of automatic bump test
and calibration stations can further
simplify the tasks, while
automatically maintaining records.
Don't take a chance
with your life.
Verify accuracy frequently!
Biosystems Applications Notes are
available at the Biosystems website
at
http://www.biosystems.com

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Biosystems Standard Warranty Gas Detection Products
General
Biosystems LLC (hereafter Biosystems) warrants gas detectors, sensors and accessories manufactured
and sold by Biosystems, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods listed in
the tables below.
Damages to any Biosystems products that result from abuse, alteration, power fluctuations including
surges and lightning strikes, incorrect voltage settings, incorrect batteries, or repair procedures not made
in accordance with the Instrument’s Reference Manual are not covered by the Biosystems standard
warranty.
The obligation of Biosystems under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of components
deemed by the Biosystems Instrument Service Department to have been defective under the scope of
this standard warranty. To receive consideration for warranty repair or replacement procedures,
products must be returned with transportation and shipping charges prepaid to Biosystems at its
manufacturing location in Middletown, Connecticut, or to a Biosystems Authorized Warranty Service
Center. It is necessary to obtain a return authorization number from Biosystems prior to shipment.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BIOSYSTEMSWILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED TO THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR
FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY.
Instrument & Accessory Warranty Periods
Product(s) Warranty Period
PhD5, PhD Lite, PhD Plus, PhD Ultra, Cannonball3,
MultiVision, Toxi, Toxi/Oxy Plus, Toxi/Oxy Ultra,
ToxiVision, Ex Chek
As long as the instrument is in
service
ToxiPro, MultiPro 2 years from date of purchase
ToxiLtd 2 years after activation or 2 years after the “Must Be Activated By”
date, whichever comes first
Mighty-Tox 90 days after activation or 90 days after the “Must Be Activated By”
date, whichever comes first
Mighty-Tox 2
Prorated credit is given towards repair or purchase of a
new unit of the same type.
0 – 6 months of use 100% credit
6 – 12 months of use 75% credit
12 – 18 months of use 50% credit
18 – 24 months of use 25% credit
IQ Systems, Series 3000, Airpanel, Travelpanel,
ZoneGuard, Gas9Chek1 and Gas9Chek4 One year from the date of purchase
Battery packs and chargers, sampling pumps and other
components, which by their design are consumed or
depleted during normal operation, or which may require
periodic replacement
One year from the date of purchase
Sensor Warranty Periods
Instrument(s) Sensor Type(s) Warranty Period
O2, LEL**, CO, CO+, H2S
& Duo-Tox 2 Years
PhD Plus, PhD Ultra, PhD5, PhD Lite,
Cannonball3, MultiVision, MultiPro, ToxiVision,
ToxiPro, Ex Chek All Other Sensors 1 Year
CO, CO+, H2S 2 Years
Toxi, Toxi/Oxy Plus, Toxi/Oxy Ultra All Other Sensors 1 Year
All Others All Sensors 1 Year
** Damage to combustible gas sensors by acute or chronic exposure to known sensor poisons such
as volatile lead (aviation gasoline additive), hydride gases such as phosphine, and volatile silicone
gases emitted from silicone caulks/sealants, silicone rubber molded products, laboratory glassware
greases, spray lubricants, heat transfer fluids, waxes & polishing compounds (neat or spray aerosols),
mold release agents for plastics injection molding operations, waterproofing formulations, vinyl &
leather preservatives, and hand lotions which may contain ingredients listed as cyclomethicone,
dimethicone and polymethicone (at the discretion of Biosystems Instrument Service department) void
Biosystems’ Standard Warranty as it applies to the replacement of combustible gas sensors.