Honeywell XP Series Instructions for use

XP Series Personal Gas Detector
Operating Instructions and
Maintenance Manual

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1. Introduction ...........................................................................................5
2. Turning the Detector On and Off..........................................................6
3. Display Features ...................................................................................7
4. Gas Alarms ............................................................................................ 7
5. Maximum (Peak) Gas, STEL and TWA Reading..................................9
6. Performing a Self-Test ........................................................................10
7. Testing Sensors and Alarms (Bump Testing) ...................................11
8. Low Battery..........................................................................................11
9. Error Codes .........................................................................................11
10. Alarm Occurred Indication...............................................................11
11. Confidence Flash/beep.....................................................................12
12. Zero Calibration (Oxygen Span) ......................................................12
13. Span Calibration (Toxic Versions Only)...........................................13
14. Changing the Detector Set-up .........................................................15
15. Specifications....................................................................................19
16. Contacting Honeywell Analytics......................................................20
17. Sensor Cross Sensitivity Data .........................................................21
18. Accuracy Statement..........................................................................23
19. Replacing the Battery or Sensor .....................................................23
20. Warnings ............................................................................................24
21. Warranty.............................................................................................25
22. Other Gases.......................................................................................27
23. Replacement Parts............................................................................28
24. Calibration Accessories ................................................................... 29
Table of Contents

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WARNING: Read Manual Prior to Use
1. Introduction
The XP Series is an easy to use, personal gas detector, designed for monitoring the atmosphere for
potentially hazardous levels of oxygen deficiency or toxic gas. It has built-in cell decay compensation,
thermal shock protection, and Reflex™, a patented sensor failure detection system, for maximum
reliability.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety
Only use specified batteries: Energizer® CR2 or Sanyo CR2
Do not activate the detector after the date on the packaging
Perform a self-test prior to each day’s use (See Section 6)
Do not use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres
Periodically test the sensor’s response to gas by exposing the detector to a target gas concentration
that exceeds the alarm set points. Manually verify that the audible, visual and vibrating alarms
are activated.
Exposure to extremely high levels of over-range gas may cause temporary loss of sensor accuracy.
Allow detector to stabilize in a zero gas atmosphere before reuse. It is recommended to perform
a sensor response gas test prior to reuse.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Honeywell Analytics can take no responsibility for the use of its equipment if it is not used in accordance
with the appropriate issues and/or amendments of the relevant manual. If further details are required
which do not appear in this manual, contact Honeywell Analytics or their agent.
Honeywell Analytics shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages in connection with
any deletions, errors or omissions in this manual.
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What’s in the Box?
XP Series Personal Gas Detector
Test Adapter
Operating Instructions and Maintenance Manual
Certificate of Calibration
Product Overview
Visual Alarm
Display
Gas Type
Audible Alarm
On/Off Button
Sensor
Belt Clip
Up Button
Down Button
2. Turning the Detector On and Off
Press the On/Off button for one second and the XP will turn on.
The detector will emit 5 beeps and 5 flashes. XP will warm up for 30 seconds, showing a countdown in
seconds and the Test Pass icon ( ) will be flashing. It will then perform a self-test. If the detector passes
the Test Pass icon ( ) is displayed. If the Test Fail icon ( ) is displayed then the detector has failed the
self-test – please refer to the instructions in Section 6.
To turn off the XP press and hold the On/Off button for 5 seconds - a countdown will be displayed.
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3. Display Features
A
B
CD
E
F
G
H
I
J
Battery
Fail Icon
Self-Test Pass Icon
Level 1: O2and Toxics
Level 2: Toxics
Level 2: O2
STEL/TWA Alarm
Cal. Status Icon
Low Peak (O2), High Peak (Toxics)
Gas Concentration and Units
Alarm Icon
The XP LCD has a backlight that will operate automatically whenever an alarm occurs, and also whenever
any button is pressed.
4. Gas Alarms
The XP has two levels of instantaneous gas alarms, of which the level 2 alarm is more urgent than the
level 1 alarm. XP also has a 15 minute STEL alarm and an 8 hour TWA alarm. The alarm set points can
be set by the user on the detector. It is supplied with the following default alarm set points:
Gas Type Level 1 Alarm Level 2 Alarm STEL Alarm TWA Alarm
H2S 10 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 10 ppm
CO 35 ppm 100 ppm 400 ppm 35 ppm
O223.5% v/v 19.5% v/v N/A N/A
For other toxic gases, see Section 22 Other Gases.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
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Alarm Level Display* Audible Alarm Visual Alarm Vibrating Alarm
Level 1 alarm
blink
3 beeps per
second
3 flashes per
second
Once every 2
seconds
Level 2 alarm
blink
5 beeps per
second
5 flashes per
second
Once every 2
seconds
STEL alarm
blink
5 beeps per
second
5 flashes per
second
Once every 2
seconds
TWA alarm
blink
5 beeps per
second
5 flashes per
second
Once every 2
seconds
* Examples shown for H2S
Note:
When the detected gas level returns to a safe level the gas alarm will stop, unless the alarm
mode is set to latching. The user cannot cancel an alarm.
If the measured reading exceeds the range of the sensor then the numerical digits will flash
the full scale value.

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5. Maximum (Peak) Gas, STEL and TWA Reading
The XP records the maximum readings (and also, minimum for oxygen) measured, and the STEL and
TWA values (except oxygen). These can be viewed by pressing the Up/Down buttons to scroll through
the displays.
a) normal CO b) the CO STEL/TWA values measured
STEL value TWA value
c) the maximum (peak CO) reading measured
To clear the peak reading, press the On/Off button once when the peak value is displayed on the LCD.

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6. Performing a Self-Test
When the On/Off button is pressed the detector checks the sensor, circuit, batteries, audible and visual
alarms, and vibrating alarm.
The XP reminds the user that a Self-Test is required by blinking the Test Pass icon ( ) 24 hours after
switch-on. The Self-Test must then be performed, by pressing the On/Off button. The detector will do
the following:
Turn on all the display elements
Test the audible and visual alarms and vibrating alarm
Check the battery, electronic circuit and sensor
Display the level 1 and level 2 alarm set points
Display the STEL and TWA alarm set points
Display the peak, STEL and TWA values
Display the result of the self-test as follows:
Self-Test Result Display Audible Alarm Visual Alarm
Pass None None
Fail 1 long beep 1 flash
If the self-test fails, repeat the self-test. The XP will warm up for one minute before the next self-test is
performed. If it fails three consecutive times then the detector will display an error code (see Section
9).
Additionally, the XP will periodically check its battery, electronic circuit and sensor. If it fails, the Test
Fail icon ( ) will be shown and the Test Pass icon ( ) will blink. If it passes then the Test Pass icon
will be displayed.
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7. Testing Sensors and Alarms (Bump Testing)
To maintain optimal accuracy, the detector should be periodically supplied with a known concentration
test gas (bump test) and if the readings are outside of 15% of the applied gas concentration, a span
calibration should be performed, under conditions of standard temperature (15°C to 25°C/59˚F to 77˚F),
humidity and pressure. Follow local regulations and/or your company’s policy on the frequency of bump
testing. For more information on test gas, contact your local Honeywell Analytics representative.
8. Low Battery
When the XP battery level reaches a preset level it will warn the user that the battery is low and needs
replacing by generating a beep and flashing the LED once every 5 seconds. Also, the battery icon ( )
will flash. When the battery is finally exhausted an error code E02 will be displayed (see Section 9) and
a beep generated once every second.
9. Error Codes
Example
Error Code Reason
E 01 Reflex™ error
E 02 Low battery
E 04 System Fault
E 08 EEPROM Error
10. Alarm Occurred Indication
If an alarm has occurred while the XP has been turned on, the relevant alarm level icon ( or or )
will be displayed. This will be cleared when either the On/Off button, Up or Down button is pressed.

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11. Confidence Flash/beep
The visual alarm and audible alarm will flash/beep once every 30 seconds, to indicate that the XP is
operating.The user can select whether this feature is activated or not, and whether it is an audible signal,
visual signal or both (see Section 14). If any error or fault is detected, the confidence flash will stop.The
factory default is no flash and no beep.
12. Zero Calibration (Oxygen Span)
Zero calibration must be performed in a clean atmosphere, and it is recommended
that it be performed daily or after any gas alarm. Depress the On/Off button 2 times.
The detector will initiate a zero with a countdown showing a ‘0’ for zero calibration,
followed by a countdown from ‘20’ to ‘00’.
blink
When the zero calibration has been completed the XP will indicate a pass by beeping
twice and flashing 2 times, and the ( ) icon will flash for 5 seconds.
If the zero calibration fails, the XP will give a single beep and a single flash, the Test
Fail icon ( ) will be displayed, and the zero calibration should be repeated.

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13. Span Calibration (Toxic Versions Only)
Calibrate the detector at least every 12 months (O2, H2S, CO), depending on use and exposure to
contaminants. The other toxic gases (Cl2, H2, HCN, NH3, NO2, SO2) should be calibrated at least every
6 months. To carry out the span calibration the user requires the following additional equipment to be
available, which can be purchased from Honeywell Analytics.
Gas cylinder containing a known concentration calibration gas as follows:
Toxic Gas
Recommended
Calibration Gas
Concentration
Calibration Gas
Concentration Range
H2S 25 ppm in air or N220-30 ppm
CO 100 ppm in air or N270-200 ppm
See Section 22 for other toxic gases
A gas regulator supplying the gas at 300 ml/min flow rate
Tubing for use between the regulator and the test adaptor (See Section 24, Calibration
Accessories)
The following is a list of calibration times (in seconds) for the different toxic gases. The detectors are
pre-programmed with the appropriate calibration time.
Toxic Gas Calibration
Time
Toxic
Gas
Calibration
Time
CO 60 H2S 60
Cl2300 NH3300
H2120 NO2180
HCN 250 SO2120
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Important Note for Cl2Users:
Honeywell Analytics recommends dedicating a regulator for use with Cl2gas to avoid lower calibra-
tion readings due to cross-interference with other gases.
Prior to performing the span calibration with Cl2detectors it is recommended that the user purge the
regulator for 5 minutes (300 seconds) with Cl2gas to ensure the regulator is properly conditioned.
This should be done any time a significant amount of time has passed since the regulator was last used
(i.e. days).
Carry out the zero calibration procedure as described in Section 12. A span calibration can only be
performed if the zero calibration is successful. At the end of the zero calibration procedure, the On/Off
button must be pressed continuously for 5 seconds while the Test Pass icon ( ) is flashing. If the Menu
Lock feature has been activated then the unit prompts the user to enter the password. If the correct
password is entered then the span gas concentration will be displayed and can be changed with the
Up and Down buttons (refer to Section 22 for the table of span gas concentration ranges for the limits).
Press the On/Off button to select the span gas concentration. Connect the gas cylinder and test adaptor
and apply the gas at 300 ml/min. The detector will count down the appropriate calibration time for the
gas type. When the count down is below 100, the detector will display a ‘C’ (for calibration) in addition
to the count down value. This sequence is shown below:
1. Password 2. SPAN gas 3. Start Count down
(only in Menu lock concentration
mode, otherwise skip)
4. End Count down 5. SPAN calibration OK 5-1. SPAN calibration fail
If the span calibration is successful the detector will give 2 beeps, 2 flashes and will display the Test
Pass icon ( ). If the span calibration fails, the detector gives a long beep, long flash, displays the Test
Fail icon ( ), and the calibration remains as it was before the span calibration was attempted. If the
span calibration fails, verify the calibration gas expiration date and concentration, then rerun the span
calibration procedure.

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14. Changing the Detector Set-up
The XP is provided with a means for the user to change the following aspects of its operation:
Alarm 1 set point
Alarm 2 set point
Latching/non-latching alarms (factory default is non-latching)
STEL alarm set point
TWA alarm set point
Set the confidence signal as a beep, flash, beep and flash or none
Set a new password (or disable the password function), which allows access to change the gas
concentration for carrying out a span calibration
To access these functions press and hold both the Up and Down buttons on the side of the detector for
3 seconds. The XP will generate two beeps and 2 flashes, and enter the Set-up mode. If the Menu Lock
feature has been activated then the detector prompts the user to enter the password before entering
setup mode.
The following display will be shown while the two buttons are being pressed and held:
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In set-up mode, pressing the Up or Down button selects the function and pressing the On/Off button
activates the function, so that the displayed value may be changed. For each value, pressing the Up
button increases the displayed value, pressing the Down button decreases the displayed value, and
pressing the On/Off button sets the displayed value. Once the displayed value has been changed and
accepted, then the new value is stored within the detector. The value can be returned to its previous
value by pressing the Up and Down buttons together, e.g.
Prompt UP button to increase
On/Off button to accept Up + Down button to cancel
If no button is pressed within 20 seconds or both buttons are pressed together the XP will revert back
to its normal gas monitoring mode.
The flowchart diagram on the following page explains the process.

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Only if the “Menu Lock” option is turned on.
Enter the password
Alarm 1 set
Alarm 2 set
Alarm latch OFF Alarm latch ON
STEL alarm set
TWA alarm set
Confidence beep and flash Confidence beep Confidence flash No confidence beep
or flash
Current password Menu lock New password
Structure of Instrument Setup Menu

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The user can select whether the detector set-up menu is password protected. All settings are
maintained, even when the XP is turned off. Note that the initial password (which can be changed) is
‘000’.
Menu lock Menu unlock

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15. Specifications
Operating Life Typically up to three years before battery replacement, assuming 8
hours use per day and 3 minutes of alarm per day*
Sensor Range
CO 0 to 999 ppm
H2S 0 to 250 ppm
O20 to 30% v/v
For other gases See Section 22
Alarm Set points
Level 1 Level 2 STEL TWA
CO ppm 35 100 400 35
H2S ppm 10 15 15 10
O2% 23.5 19.5 - -
For other gases See Section 22
Calibration
Toxics Zero and Span adjustment
O2Span adjustment
Operating Temperature -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C) (temperature compensated)
Humidity 5-95% RH (non-condensing)
Audible Alarm 95db @ 4” (95db @ 10cm)
Visual Alarm High intensity red LEDs
Vibrating Alarm Standard
Display Backlit Custom LCD

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Sensor Type Electrochemical (replaceable)
Diagnostics Self-test of circuitry, battery, LCD, software Sensor test using
Reflex™
Battery 3V Lithium (replaceable) Energizer CR2 or Sanyo CR2 only
IP Rating IP65 (IP54 for sensor aperture)
Intrinsic Safety
ATEX II G EEx ia IIC T4
UL/ C-UL Class I, Div. 1, Groups A,B,C&D, T4
RFI/EMC CE EN50270:1999 and EN55011
Dimensions 3.6“ (H) x 2“ (W) x 1.1“ (D) (93 mm x 50 mm x 27 mm) excluding clip
Weight
Toxics 81.5g (2.8oz)
O293.0g (3.3oz)
*Excessive alarms will significantly reduce the battery life
16. Contacting Honeywell Analytics
To contact Honeywell Analytics, call: [phone] (USA and Canada)
+ 41 (0)44 943 4300 (ROW)
Or visit our web-site at www.honeywellanalytics.com