Honeywell BW Flex Series User manual

USER
MANUAL
Honeywell BW ™ Flex Series
Portable Multiple Gas Detector
M05-4002-003 EN-Rev. A

Table Of Contents
Safety 4
Introduction 5
Product Description 5
Standards and Certifications 5
What's in the Box 7
Overview 7
Display Elements 8
Operations 9
Out of the Box First Run 9
Set Language, Time, and Date 9
Activate the Detector 11
Self Test 11
Deactivate the Detector 12
Common Button Operations 12
Bluetooth Pairing 13
Calibration 14
Bump Test 23
Force Calibration and Bump 30
Zero Calibration 30
Capture Real Time Reading 30
Configure the detector Settings via DC 31
Maintenance 33
Clean the Detector 33
Charge the Battery 33
Update Firmware 36
Replace the Belt Clip or Klick Fast Stud 37
Replace the Sensor Filter 38
Replace a Sensor 39
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Sensor Poisons and Contaminants 41
Sensor Specifications 42
General Specifications 43
Troubleshooting 44
DataLogs and Event Logs 46
Alarms 47
Combustible Sensor Information 49
Filtered and Unfiltered Catalytic Bead Combustible (LEL) Sensor Information 50
User Preferences 53
Replacement Parts 56
Accessories 57
Security Information 58
Contact Us 60
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Additional Information 41

Safety
WARNINGS
lThe BW Flex Series detector with LEL-IR sensor (PN with W5) will not detect some
combustible gases like Hydrogen or Acetylene. For detectable combustible gases,See
"Combustible Sensor Information" on page49 for more information. If your application has
one or more of these hazards, please consult Honeywell Analytics to determine the best
solution.
lHigh off-scale LEL readings may indicate an explosive concentration.
CAUTION
lThe detector is a personal safety Device. It is your responsibility to respond properly to
lthe alarm.
lFor safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel
only.
lThe Li-ion battery in this product presents a risk of fire, explosion, and chemical burn if
misused. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 212°F (100°C). Batteries exposed to
heat at 266°F (130°C) for 10 minutes can cause fire and explosion. Batteries must only be
charged in a safe area free of hazardous gas.
lDeactivating the detector by removing the battery pack may cause improper operation and
harm the detector.
lUse only Honeywell approved battery chargers such as the vehicle Charger.
lDo not use the Detector if it is damaged. Inspect the Detector before use. Look for cracks
and missing parts.
lHoneywell recommends bumping test the sensors before each day's use to confirm their
ability to respond to gas by exposing the detector to a gas concentration that exceeds the
alarm setpoints. Manually verify that the audible and visual alarm activate. Calibrate if the
readings are not within the specified limits.
lProtect the catalytic combustible sensor from exposure to lead compounds, silicone, and
chlorinated hydrocarbons. Although certain organic vapors (Such as leaded gasoline and
halogenated hydrocarbons) may temporarily inhibit sensor performance, in most cases, the
sensor will recover after calibration.
lHoneywell recommends the catalytic combustible sensor be checked with a known
concentration of calibration gas after any known exposure to catalytic contaminants ot
poisons (sulfur compounds, silicons vapors, halogenated compounds, etc.).
lThe catalytic combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a
different combustible gas in the % LEL range, calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas.
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CHAPTER
1Introduction
Learn what you need to know about the Honeywell BW™ Flex Series Gas Detector before
operating.
Product Description
The Honeywell BW™ Flex Series gas detector warns of hazardous gas at levels above user-defined
alarm setpoints. The detector can monitor up to four gases at a time.
Standards and Certifications
IECEx: IECEx SIR 20.0020X
With IR sensor installed: Ex ia op is I Ma, Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
With LEL sensor installed: Ex da ia I Ma, Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
With IR and LEL sensor installed: Ex da ia op is I Ma, Ex da ia op is IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
Without IR and LEL sensor installed: Ex ia I Ma, Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
ATEX: Sira 20ATEX2012X
With IR sensor installed:
I M1 Ex ia op is I Ma, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
With LEL sensor installed:
I M1 Ex da ia I Ma, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
II 1G Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
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With IR and LEL sensor installed:
I M1 Ex da ia op is I Ma, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
II 1G Ex da ia op is IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
Without IR and LEL sensor installed:
I M1 Ex ia I Ma, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
Contains FCC ID: SU3RMBLED
Contains IC: 20969-RMBLED
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
FCC Compliance statement
This Detector complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This Detector may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Detector must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
Detector, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
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What's in the Box
1 Honeywell BW™ Flex Series gas detector
1 Battery (factory-installed)
1 USB charger
1 Calibration cap
1 Klick Fast stud
1 Quick Reference Guide
1 Tubing
Overview
1 Alarm LED 6 Sensor
2 IntelliFlash 7 Clip
3 Display 8 Certification, model and Serial Number
4 Button 9 Charging and IR connection Port
5 Beeper
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Display Elements
lBattery full
lBattery half
lStatic icon
lBattery low, Battery charging
lFlashing icon: battery critical;
Battery can’t be charged
lBLE connected
lBLE fault
lIR connected
lProfile mode
lAVV failed
lStealth mode
lSensor fault
lSensor EOL
lCal fail / due
lCal countdown
lPredictive Cal due
lBump fail / due
lBump countdown
lInert Mode
lPress and hold the button
lWait
lWarning
lPass
lFail
lBack
lNext
lInformation
lBump
lZero
lCalibration
lExit
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CHAPTER
2Operations
Learn what you can do with your Honeywell BW™ Flex Series Detector, from commissioning to
Calibration.
Out of the Box First Run
This operation is only executed the first time the detector is turned on.
1. Turn on the Detector. LEDs flash red, Sensors warm up, and the Detector performs the
following Self-Tests: Battery, Firmware, BLE, Sensors, and Bump and Calibration due date.
2. After completing the Self-Test, you are asked to set the detector up in four ways: Manually,
BLE, IR Link, and IntelliDoX.
3. Single-press the button to select a setup method.
4. Press and hold the button to initiate the selected method. For a detailed description of each
method, go to See "Set Language, Time, and Date" below for more information.
5. After the initial setup is complete, the IntelliFlash flashes green every fifteen seconds, and the
detector goes to the Regular mode. You are now ready to select any operation from the main
menu.
Note: We strongly recommend to review the Alarm Settings after Start-Up.
Set Language, Time, and Date
Configure the Language, time, and Date in a new detector on the first run setup.
There are four ways to set the Time Zone and Language in a new detector:
lManual configuration via onscreen instructions.
lVia Device Configurator (DC) on a mobile device.
lVia Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) on a computer.
lVia an IntelliDoX Docking Module. For further reference see the IntelliDoX User Manual.
Configure the Detector Manually
1. Turn on the Detector and wait until you see the "Setup Manually" screen.
2. On the "Setup Manually" screen, press and hold the button. The Language selection menu is
displayed.
You can select from the following languages:
English, Deutsch, Español, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Nederlands, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
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3. Single press to switch Languages, and Press and hold to select it. After you select the
language, the Time setup is displayed.
4. Single press to switch Hours, Minutes, and Seconds; press and hold to select. After you set
the time, the Date menu is displayed.
5. Single press to switch Month, Day, and Year.
6. Press, and Hold to save data. The detector goes to the Regular mode.
Configure the detector via DC on a Mobile Device
1. Turn on the detector and the mobile device.
2. Pair your detector with the mobile device. For a detail pairing process, go to See "Bluetooth
Pairing" on page13 for more information..
3. After pairing, the Quick Setup window requests to Continue or Cancel. Tap OK to continue.
4. Choose Language and Time Zone, and then tap Save to complete the setup.
Configure the detector via SSDC on a computer
Configure the detector via the Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) software. You can
download SSDC from: https://explore.honeywell.com/safety_suite_device_configurator.html
1. Connect the detector to a computer via IR Link.
2. Open the SSDC software.
3. Click on the Device List View tab.
4. Click Refresh to scan for devices.
5. Select the detector’s serial number. The Out of Box popup window is displayed.
6. Choose language and time zone, then click SET to complete the process.
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Activate the Detector
To turn the detector on, press, and hold the button for four seconds. LEDs light and the
instrument vibrates and beeps.
The detector performs a Self Test, the IntelliFlash flashes amber, and Sensors warm-up.
During the Sensor warm-up, the sensors LEDs flash clockwise.
In the regular mode, the IntelliFlash flashes green every fifteen seconds.
Self Test
When the detector is activated, it performs several start-up tests:
Firmware Version
BLE Version
End Of Life sensors, if any.
Bump Due Date by sensor
Calibration Due Date by sensor
Low Alarm Setpoint by sensor
High Alarm Setpoint by sensor
STEL Alarm Setpoint by sensor
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TWA Alarm Setpoint by sensor
When the detector has passed all the start-up self-tests, it enters the regular operation mode.
Sensor's Auto Zero is disabled by default but can be customized by the user.
Note: We strongly recommend to review the Alarm Settings after Start-Up.
Deactivate the Detector
To deactivate your Honeywell BW™ Flex Series detector, press the button, and hold for four
seconds.
The detector beeps and vibrates, and the alarm LEDs light red.
Common Button Operations
Feature Operation
Power On 4-second hold
Power Off 4-second hold
Enter the menu Double-Press
Exit the menu (on Exit screen) Press and hold
Move to Next Option menu Single-Press
Initiate Selected Option 3-second hold
Acknowledge latched alarm 1-second hold
Backlight Single-Press
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Bluetooth Pairing
You can pair the Honeywell BW™ Flex Series detector to a mobile device via built-in Bluetooth
Low Energy (BLE) and The Honeywell Device Configurator app. If you do not have the app
installed on your mobile device, you can download it from your Google Play Store or App Store.
The Honeywell Device Configurator app can show gas readings and alarms from the BW Flex
Series unit that is connected, and then, send this data to the Honeywell remote monitoring
software.
On the Honeywell BW™ Flex Series, the Bluetooth connection is on by default.
1. Turn On the BW Flex Series detector and your mobile device.
2. In your mobile device, activate the Bluetooth and open the Device Configurator app.
3. Select the detector’s serial number in the Available Devices list.
4. Input the pairing code displayed on the detector’s screen to complete the BLE pairing.
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Calibration
Perform a calibration to adjust the sensitivity levels of sensors and ensure accurate responses to
gases.
The detector can be calibrated in four ways:
lManual calibration via the instrument's menu.
lVia the Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) software.
lVia the Device Configurator (DC) app.
lUse an IntelliDoX docking module. For further reference see the IntelliDox User Manual.
CAUTION
lMove to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O2) that is free of hazardous gas.
lCalibrate the Detector before first-time use and then on a regular schedule, depending on
use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants. Honeywell recommends that the
sensors be calibrated regularly and at least once every 180 days (6 months).
Details for calibration and maintenance:
lPN with W5 is Non-dispersive IR, with W6 is filtered Catalytic bead technology, with W7 is
unfiltered catalytic bead technology.
lThe catalytic combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a
different combustible gas in the % LEL range, calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas.
lThe IR combustible sensor will be calibrated to 50%LEL methane and must only be
calibrated with methane. See "Combustible Sensor Information" on page49 for more
information. for approximate response to other target gases.
Guidelines
When calibrating the detector, adhere to the following guidelines.
lRecommended gas mixture:
CO: 100 ppm balance N2
H2S: 25 ppm balance N2
LEL: 50% LEL or 2.5% for NA (2.2% for EU) by vol. methane balance air
O2: 18% by volume, balance N2. SO2:20ppm balance N2.
lTo ensure accurate calibration, use a premium-grade calibration gas. Gases approved by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) improve the accuracy of the
calibration.
lDo not use a gas cylinder past its expiration date.
lCalibrate a new sensor before use. Install the sensor, activate the detector, and allow the
sensor to stabilize before starting calibration (used sensor: 60 seconds / new sensor: 5
minutes, for X1 and X2 O2stabilization takes 24 hours. For W5 IR Sensor, 5 minutes
stabilization is needed.
lCalibrate the sensors at least once every 180 days, depending on use and sensor exposure to
poisons and contaminants.
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lCalibrate the detector if the gas readings varies during start up.
lCalibrate the sensor before defining the alarm setpoints.
lCalibrate only in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in an atmosphere of 20.9% oxygen.
lDo not calibrate the detector during or immediately after charging is complete.
lThe oxygen sensor can be automatically calibrated each time upon activation (if this feature
is enabled). Activate the detector in a normal (20.9%/20.8% oxygen) atmosphere.
lAllow the detector to stabilize for 1 minute after activation before performing a calibration or
bump test.
lIf a certified calibration is required, contact Honeywell.
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Calibrate the Detector via the menu
1. Turn On the BW Flex Series detector, and wait to sensors warm up.
2. Double-press the button to enter the menu.
3. Single press the button to locate Calibration and hold the button to select it. The detector
starts Zero Calibration automatically.
4. After Zero Calibration is complete, place the cap over the detector, and press it down on both
tabs to snap it into place.
5. Attach the hose.
6. Follow on-screen instructions.
Note: If sensors fail to detect the gas, or cannot be spanned, repeat the calibration. If the
problem persists, replace the sensor.
7. Remove the calibration cap; the detector starts purging, and the slots LEDs flash amber
clockwise. After the purge is complete, the detector is back to the regular mode.
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Calibrate the Detector via DC App
1. Turn On the BW Flex Series detector and wait a few minutes to sensors warm up.
2. In your mobile device, open the Device Configurator app and pair with the detector. For
pairing details go to See "Bluetooth Pairing" on page13 for more information.
3. In your mobile device, tap on the Menu button and then select Remote Calibration
4. Tap Calibration, the IntelliFlash flashes amber to indicate the calibration process has started.
Note: If sensors fail to detect the gas, or cannot be spanned, repeat the calibration. If the
problem persists, replace the sensor.
5. Enter the Operator Name, and then Tap START. The detector will start Zero Calibration; the
IntelliFlash flashes amber.
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7. Attach the hose.
8. use any of the following three ways to select the gas cylinder, and then click START.
Scanning: Scan the bar code from the cylinder
Selecting: Choose the Last Time User cylinder information
Typing: Manual input of the gas concentration
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6. After the Zero calibration is completed, place the cap over the detector, and then press down
on both tabs to snap it into place.

9. Select the sensor that you want to calibrate and then tap START.
10. Open the cylinder valve by turning the pressure regulator knob counterclockwise. Follow
onscreen instructions to know when to apply gas. The IntelliFlash lights amber.
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