Haltech HAL-HCO106 Quick start guide
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HAL-HCO106
Handheld Carbon Monoxide
Meter/Monitor
Operational Manual
625 E Carroll Avenue
Glendora, CA 91741 USA
Phone: (510) 579-8540
Fax: (626) 236-9246
http://haltechnologies.com
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Table of Contents
Important Messages.......................................................................4
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Introduction................................................................................6
1.1 Features................................................................................7
1.2 Specifications........................................................................7
II. Basic Operation..........................................................................9
2.1 Measuring Screen.................................................................9
2.2 Browsing Screen.................................................................11
2.3 Setting Screen.....................................................................13
2.4 Calibration...........................................................................15
III. Warrantee.................................................................................17
Contact......................................................................................19
User Registration Form................................................................20
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Important Messages
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate to date. However, Hal
Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this
manual. In no event will Hal Technology be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product
development, Hal Technology reserves the right to make improvements or changes in
this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
Published in the United States of America
Copyright © 2008 by Hal Technology
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced,
transmitted, stored, or translated into any other language in any form by any means
without the written permission of Hal Technology.
Quality Assurance
• This product has met the product specifications. All the test instruments and
standard materials used for calibration are traceable.
• This certification is for new production only and not valid for used one or ones
for an exhibition purpose.
Commonly used symbols in this manual
Following symbols are used throughout this manual:
The action could lead to harmful damage to the instrument.
Bring you attention about the features of the instrument.
Unpacking and Inspection
• Inspect the receiving package and notify the shipper immediately if there
appears to be susceptible damage during shipping.
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• Please verify that the enclosed items match with the shipping package list.
This Instrument also contains static sensitive components that may be damaged by
improper handling. The warranty is void for any unauthorized opening of the
instrument.
Environmental Requirements
To avoid any accident or damage to the instrument, please avoid using in the
following situations:
• DO NOT expose to combustible, explosive environments.
• DO NOT expose to environments where rust or radioactivity are present.
• DO NOT expose to an environment exceeding the specified limits.
Technical Support and Warrantee
Within a year from the date purchased, the manufacturer will provide free technical
support and software upgrade if applicable. For additional help, please contact
It is strongly recommended that the instrument should be calibrated
semi-annually or annually at most. Please contact Hal Technology to schedule
your calibration or any services needed. The HAL-HCO106 can only be serviced
at Hal Technology or by Hal Technology’s authorizing trained professionals.
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Introduction
Carbon monoxide (CO) results from incomplete combustion of organic
carbon-based materials. It is also an after-product of detonated explosives and diesel
engines. Carbon monoxide is highly toxic to the body. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a
colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that, physiologically, is a chemical asphyxiant.
When inhaled, CO quickly bonds with the body’s hemoglobin, thus reducing the
blood’s ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. In other words, breathing carbon
monoxide can lead to asphyxiation - unconsciousness and even death. The
HAL-HCO106 handheld Carbon Monoxide meter is a compact personal monitor that
can provide a rapid indication of hazardous airborne carbon monoxide levels at simple
touch of a button.
The HalTech HCO106 Carbon Monoxide Meter makes it easy to take quick
measurements of low CO levels. Featuring the newest generation of electrochemical
sensors, the HCO106 is a point-to sample instrument and responds very quickly to
ambient changes in CO concentration with a built-in pump. The special circuitry design
allows for no drift and accurate measurements. The USB port provides downloading of
stored data as well as possible continuous, real time monitoring of the environment.
The HCO106 is an useful tool for measurement within spaces such as industrial
environments, commercial buildings, or residential dwellings where accumulation of
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combustionable gas is possible.
1.1 Features
• Easy to use - minimal operator training required
• Wide measuring range
• Rapid response time
• No warm-up time
• Direct real time readings allow immediate response to results
• Reliable electrochemical sensor
• Large data storage capability
• Auto back light (power saving)
• High-speed USB connectivity
• Simple and easy in-field calibration
• External digital temperature and humility sensors to assure accurate
measurement
• Excess limit warning (user defined)
• No less than 6 hours of continuous operation.
1.2 Specifications
• Target Gas: Carbon Monoxide (CO) in air
• Sensor Technology: Electrochemical sensor
• Sampling Method: Pump and pointing sampling
• Range: 0 ~ 500ppm
• Response Time: < 30 seconds
• Resolution: 0.01ppm
• Long Term Draft: <10% per year and < 25% over 5 years
• Repeatability: < ±2%
• Position Sensitivity: None
• Expected Sensor Life: 5 years in non-corrosive environment.
• Display Unit: ppm (4 digit LCD)
• Memory: Up to 500 sets of data
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• Interface: USB
• Power: Rechargeable Lithium ion battery (3.7V/900mAh); AC adapter 100~
240VAC to 5VDC/1A
• Dimension: 80 (W) ×150 (H) ×36 (D) mm
• Weight About 200 grams
• Environmental Condition: Operating: 5~ 40°C, <90%RH; Storage: -20~ 50°C,
<90%RH
• Standard accessories: AC adapter, USB cable, CD with data download software
and user manual
• Optional accessories: Temperature and humidity sensor probe
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II. Basic Operation
Six control keypads are used to operate the instrument: , RUN/STOP, ENTER,
BACK, , .
• Power button : Push and hold it for about 2 seconds to turn on the instrument.
After turned on, keep pushing on for about 2 seconds to turn off the instrument.
The instrument will shut off automatically to save the power after about 8
minutes standby or no operation,
• RUN/STOP: Start or stop a measuring/sampling operation.
• : Move the cursor to select desired window page or item.
• ENTER: Confirm the current selection or enter parameter or save current
sampling value.
• BACK: Change the concentration unit or back out of the selection
The bottom of the enclosure includes
• USB Interface: Connect to the USB interface to a computer for data downloading,
remote sampling or firmware upgrading. Contact the manufacturer or sale
representatives for availability of these functions.
• POWER port: An AC adapter plug-in port.
• Charge Status LED: LED flashes during charge and becomes steady after the
charge finished.
2.1 Measuring Screen
The Measuring Screen is the main screen of the instrument for sampling testing. This
screen can be run at the default settings. It displays the test result and conditions
according to the unit settings. One may wish to change the settings before a
measurement run by pressing up or down arrow to enter into the Setup Screen. An
example of the Measuring Screen is shown in the Figure 1.
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Figure 1 Measuring Screen
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator displays the battery strength graphically. Four bars represent
100% of charge in the battery; three bars 75%; two bars 50%; one bar 25%. No bars
signify a low battery status and simultaneously the alarm will buzz as a warning.
Charging of the battery is necessary at this level and after a few seconds of the warning
sound the instrument shuts itself off automatically.
Time and Date
The current date and time is always displayed in the format of year-month-day and hour:
minute: second, respectively. Date and time can be changed in the Setting screen.
Temperature & Relative Humidity (T and R/H)
Temperature and Relative Humidity automatically displays when an external
temperature and humidity sensor probe is attached.
• Use BACK keypad to toggle the concentration unit between ppm and
mg/m3 if the sampling is not started.
• Push RUN/STOP keypad to start continuous measuring/sampling, During
the sampling process, the backlight will be off automatically.
• Data are logged or current sampling value will be saved every time when
the ENTER keypad is pressed. Push RUN/STOP keypad to stop measuring
and the backlight will be on again.
Measuring
CO: 102 ppm
2008-09-06 08:40:25
Tem p : 2 3 °C RH:60%
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