Gilian GilAir Plus User manual

Operation Manual
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GilAir Plus Identifiers:
A LCD Display
B Status and Notification LED’s
C Inlet Filter
D Hi/Lo Control Valve
E Charging Contacts
F Belt Clip
G Battery Access Screws
H Power Port
I USB Port (On communication-enabled Docks)
J Reference Device Port (On communication-enabled Docks)

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Quality Policy Statement
At Sensidyne, we are committed to providing products and services that
consistently meet customer needs and comply with all applicable
statutory and regulatory requirements.
Our products are designed, manufactured and calibrated in accordance
with ISO 9001:2008, ISO/IEC 17025:2005, ISO/IEC 80079-34, ATEX
Directive 94/9/EEC, and IECEx, where applicable. Through ongoing
review of our designs, supplier performance, and customer feedback we
strive to ensure continuous improvement.
All employees at Sensidyne share the responsibility to provide products
that are produced efficiently and economically representing the best
value to our customers. We are committed to meeting or exceeding
customer expectations in everything we do.
Sensidyne, LP

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Warranty
Sensidyne warrants that, at the time of delivery, the GilAirPlus shall be free of all
defects in workmanship and material. Sensidyne will repair or replace, at its sole
option, any GilAir Plus found to be defective by Sensidyne, if notified by Purchaser
within the Warranty time period.
The warranty time period shall be for two (2) years from the date of original shipment by
Sensidyne, except as noted below.
A. Exceptions to the above two year warranty time period:
1. The keypad of the GilAir Plus has a five (5) year warranty
2. The rechargeable NiMH battery pack has a one (1) year warranty.
3. Consumables have a ninety (90) day warranty.
B. This warranty shall be null and void on any product which:
1. Is operated or used in excess of the product’s operating specifications; or
2. is not properly maintained in accordance with its maintenance manual or
specifications; or
3. has been repaired or modified by persons other than authorized Sensidyne
personnel or Factory Trained Service Centers, unless such work is authorized in
advance in writing by Sensidyne; or
4. has been damaged, abused, or misused.
C. Warranty on Service and Repairs:
1. Goods, which have been repaired or replaced during the warranty period, are
warranted only for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the original warranty
period.
2. Repairs or service provided not pursuant to warranty: 180 days from date of
shipment by Sensidyne.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT BEING LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, AND CONSTITUTES THE ONLY
WARRANTY OF SENSIDYNE WITH RESPECT TO GOODS SOLD OR DELIVERED.

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Table of Contents
GilAirPlus Identifiers:..................................................................................................II
Quality Policy Statement............................................................................................III
Warranty.....................................................................................................................IV
SECTION ONE: Preface............................................................................................1
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................3
Certifications, Approvals and Compliances.................................................................5
SECTION TWO: Introduction.....................................................................................6
2.1. Product Description..........................................................................................6
2.2. Pump Kit Descriptions......................................................................................7
SECTION THREE: Set-Up.........................................................................................8
3.1. Preparation.......................................................................................................8
3.2. Pump Start Up..................................................................................................8
3.2.1. Power Up ....................................................................................................8
3.2.2. Startup sequence........................................................................................8
3.2.3. Power Source Check ..................................................................................9
3.2.4. Power Down................................................................................................9
3.3. Setting the Flow Rate.....................................................................................10
3.4. Power Options................................................................................................10
SECTION FOUR: General Operation.......................................................................11
4.1. Overview ........................................................................................................11
4.2. Connections ...................................................................................................11
4.3. Navigation ......................................................................................................12
4.4. Menus.............................................................................................................12
4.5. Displays..........................................................................................................14
4.5.1. Display Details ..........................................................................................16
4.5.2. Menu Details.............................................................................................16
4.5.3. Idle Display Details....................................................................................16
4.5.4. Constant Flow Run Display Details...........................................................17
4.5.5. Constant Pressure Display Details............................................................17
4.5.6. Fault Display Details .................................................................................18
4.5.7. Program Display........................................................................................18
4.5.8. STP Display ..............................................................................................18

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4.5.9. Barometric Compensation Display............................................................19
4.6. Sensor Calibration..........................................................................................20
4.7. Run Mode.......................................................................................................20
4.7.1. Run Mode Descriptions.............................................................................20
4.7.2. Locking the Keypad...................................................................................21
4.7.3. Unlocking the Keypad...............................................................................21
4.8. Flow Set (cc/min)............................................................................................23
4.8.1. Setting the Flow Rate Range ....................................................................23
4.8.2. Setting the Flow Rate................................................................................24
4.9. Field Calibrate ................................................................................................24
4.9.1. Field Calibration........................................................................................24
4.9.2. Calibration Option (SmartCalSM)...............................................................25
4.9.3. Displayed Flow Calibration........................................................................26
4.10. Fault Condition Cause and Displays...............................................................27
SECTION FIVE: Options..........................................................................................29
5.1. Setup ►.........................................................................................................29
5.2. Event ID Enable..............................................................................................29
5.3. Pre/Post-Calibration .......................................................................................30
5.4. User Mode......................................................................................................32
5.5. Power-on Run.................................................................................................32
5.6. Event Lock......................................................................................................32
5.7. EN13137 ........................................................................................................32
5.8. Fault Retry......................................................................................................33
5.9. Valve Mode ....................................................................................................33
5.10. SmartCalSM Automatic Calibration..................................................................33
5.10.1. Gilibrator-2 ................................................................................................34
5.10.2. Challenger®...............................................................................................36
5.10.3. TSI™ Model 4146 and Sensidyne Go-Cal ................................................37
5.10.4. Bios Defender™510, 520, 530.................................................................38
5.11. Clear Datalog..................................................................................................39
5.12. Run Options ►...............................................................................................40
5.12.1. Standard Temperature (STP Models only)................................................40
5.12.2. Standard Pressure (mmHg) (STP models only)........................................40
5.12.3. Sensor Option...........................................................................................41

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5.12.4. PaTa compensation (STP models only, in high flow)................................41
5.13. Display Options ►..........................................................................................42
5.13.1. Language..................................................................................................42
5.13.2. Temperature Units ....................................................................................42
5.13.3. Pressure Units...........................................................................................43
5.14. Clock Set ►....................................................................................................43
5.14.1. Clock.........................................................................................................43
5.14.2. Date ..........................................................................................................44
5.14.3. Time Format..............................................................................................44
5.14.4. Date Format..............................................................................................45
5.15. Password........................................................................................................45
5.16. Control Mode..................................................................................................46
5.17. Run Mode: Manual, Timed, Vol, RT and Program name................................47
5.18. Run Setup ►..................................................................................................48
5.18.1. Timed Start (T/V/R start)...........................................................................48
5.19. Timed Duration...............................................................................................49
5.20. Vol Set............................................................................................................49
5.21. RT...................................................................................................................49
5.22. Pressure Set ("H2O, mmHg, KPa or mbar).....................................................50
SECTION SIX: Programming...................................................................................51
6.1. Program ►.....................................................................................................51
6.2. Program Edit ►..............................................................................................52
6.3. Program Name...............................................................................................53
6.4. Control Mode..................................................................................................53
6.5. Set the Flow Rate or Pressure........................................................................53
6.6. Program Steps................................................................................................54
6.7. Function..........................................................................................................54
6.8. Function Value................................................................................................55
6.9. Save a Program..............................................................................................56
6.10. Review Events................................................................................................56
SECTION SEVEN: PC Interface..............................................................................58
7.1. PC Interface....................................................................................................58
SECTION EIGHT: Maintenance Menu.....................................................................59
8.1. Maintenance ►..............................................................................................59

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8.2. Global Reset...................................................................................................59
8.2.1. Reset (save programs)..............................................................................61
8.2.2. Clear Datalog............................................................................................62
8.3. T ambient Cal ►.............................................................................................63
8.4. Barometric P Cal ►........................................................................................64
8.5. Pressure ►.....................................................................................................65
8.6. Power Source.................................................................................................66
8.7. Contrast..........................................................................................................66
SECTION NINE: User Maintenance.........................................................................67
9.1. NiMH Battery Maintenance and Reconditioning.............................................67
9.2. Battery Replacement......................................................................................68
9.3. Pump Filter Maintenance................................................................................68
SECTION TEN: Appendices ....................................................................................70
Appendix A: Menu Outline........................................................................................71
Appendix B: Example Program Setup & Edit ...........................................................73
Appendix C: Barometric Compensation ...................................................................80
Appendix D: Dual Port High/Low Flow Manifold.......................................................81
Appendix E: Troubleshooting Guide.........................................................................83
Appendix F: Parts List..............................................................................................87
Appendix G: Specifications ......................................................................................92
Appendix H: Charging/Communications Dock .........................................................95
Appendix I: Factory Calibration and Service ..........................................................100

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SECTION ONE: Preface
Proprietary Notice
The intended use of this manual is exclusive to owners of Gilian GilAir Plus air
sampling pumps. The material within this manual is proprietary information and
is to be used only to understand, operate, and service the instrument. By
receiving this document, the recipient agrees that neither this document, the
information disclosed within, nor any part thereof shall be reproduced or
transferred, physically, electronically or in any other form or used or disclosed to
others for manufacturing or for any other purpose except as specifically
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names and logos are registered trademarks of Sensidyne, LP. Other trademarks
and service marks used in this document are the property of their respective
companies and are used only for informational and explanatory purposes.
Firmware/Software License
The firmware and the associated PC application software installed in or provided
with the GilAir Plus pump is the property of Sensidyne, LP and shall remain the
property of Sensidyne, LP in perpetuity. The firmware/software is protected by
U.S. and international copyright laws and is licensed for specific use with the
Gilian GilAir Plus pump. The user may NOT reverse-engineer, disassemble,
decompile, or make any attempt to discover the source code of the
firmware/software. The firmware/software may NOT be translated, copied,
merged or modified in any way. The user may NOT sublicense, rent, or lease
any portion of the firmware/software. The right to use the firmware/software
terminates automatically if any part of this license is violated.

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Disclaimer
THE SELLER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER, TO ANY
PARTY WHOSOEVER, FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DEATH RECEIVED BY OR RESULTING FROM, IN WHOLE, OR
IN PART, THE IMPROPER USE, INSTALLATION, OR STORAGE OF THIS
PRODUCT BY THE USER, PERSON, FIRM, ENTITY, CORPORATION OR
PARTY NOT ADHERING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE SELLER OR FROM NOT
ADHERING TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
THE SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE SALE AND USE OF ANY GOODS AND SELLER’S LIABILITY
HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY
GOODS FOUND DEFECTIVE.