Honeywell VA201T Use and care manual

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Honeywell Fixed Gas Detection
Calibration Handbook

Calibration Handbook
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General Calibration Notes ..................................................................................................................... 7
Zero Calibrations ................................................................................................................................ 7
Bump Test .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Span Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 7
4-20mA Output Adjustment ................................................................................................................ 7
VA201T / VA201M
VA201T/VA201M Calibration Procedure.............................................................................................. 10
VA301D2 / GasPoint II
VA301D2/GasPoint II Calibration Procedure ......................................................................................15
301IRFS / S301D2 with VA301EM
301IRFS / S301D2 with VA301EM Calibration Procedure.................................................................. 21
VA301M / S301M
VA301M Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................................... 27
S301M Calibration Procedure.............................................................................................................. 28
VA301W Wireless Transmitter
301W Calibration Procedure................................................................................................................ 33
705 / Sensepoint Combustible
705 Sensor and Sensepoint Combustible ..........................................................................................37
90DM4
90DM4 Calibration Procedure.............................................................................................................. 41
Connecting the Hardware ................................................................................................................. 41
Adjusting the Zero (units without display) ......................................................................................... 41
Adjusting the Zero (units with display) .............................................................................................. 41
Apex Transmitter and Sensor
Apex Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................................ 45
E3Point
E³Point Calibration Procedure............................................................................................................. 51
Set Zero Menu .................................................................................................................................. 51
Set Span Menu ................................................................................................................................. 51
Manning EC-F2
EC-F2 Calibration Procedure............................................................................................................... 55
Manning EC-F3-O2
EC-F3-O2 Calibration Procedure......................................................................................................... 59
Manning EC-F9-NH3
EC-F9-NH3 Calibration Procedure ...................................................................................................... 63
Manning EC-P2
EC-P2 Calibration Procedure............................................................................................................... 67

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Searchline Excel
Unit Alignment and Zero Cal with XNX............................................................................................... 71
Zero Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 74
Unit Alignment and Zero Cal with SHC-1 Handheld Interrogator..................................................... 75
Zero Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 82
IAQPoint
IAQPoint Calibration Procedure .......................................................................................................... 85
Setting the Sensor Zero.................................................................................................................... 85
Calibrating the CO2Sensor............................................................................................................... 85
IAQPoint2
IAQPoint2 Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................................ 89
Calibrating the CO2Sensor............................................................................................................... 89
Calibrating the VOC Sensor.............................................................................................................. 90
Calibrating the Temperature Sensor ................................................................................................. 90
Calibrating the Humidity Sensor ....................................................................................................... 90
Calibrating mA Output ...................................................................................................................... 91
IR-F9 / AirScan iR
IR-F9-RXX/AirScan iR Calibration Procedure .................................................................................... 95
Midas®Gas Detector
Midas Calibration Procedure............................................................................................................... 99
Zero Calibration - Hardware Setup ................................................................................................... 99
Zero Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 99
Bump Test/Calibration Setup .......................................................................................................... 100
Span Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 101
Flow Calibration .............................................................................................................................. 102
Searchpoint Optima Plus
Searchpoint Optima Plus Calibration Procedure ............................................................................ 107
Searchpoint Optima Plus with XNX ................................................................................................ 107
Searchpoint Optima Plus with SHC-1 Handheld Interrogator......................................................... 109
Series 3000 XPIS
Series 3000 XPIS Calibration Procedure .......................................................................................... 115
Zero and Span Calibration.............................................................................................................. 115
Zero and Span Calibration of Hydrogen Sulfide sensors................................................................ 118
Sensepoint Toxic
Sensepoint Toxic Calibration Procedure .......................................................................................... 121

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SQN8x
SQN8x Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................................... 127
Zero Calibration - Option 1 Configuration ....................................................................................... 127
Zero Calibration - Option 2 Configuration ....................................................................................... 128
Span Calibration - Option 1 Configuration ...................................................................................... 129
Span Calibration - Option 2 Configuration ...................................................................................... 130
Span Calibration - Option 3 Configuration ...................................................................................... 131
Sensepoint XCD
Sensepoint XCD Calibration.............................................................................................................. 135
Zero and Span ................................................................................................................................ 135
Zero Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 136
Span Calibration ....................................................................................................................... 137
Zero and Span Calibration of Hydrogen Sulfide sensors................................................................ 138
Sensepoint XCD-RTD
Sensepoint XCD-RTD Calibration Procedure................................................................................... 141
Zero Calibration .............................................................................................................................. 142
Span Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 143
XNX Universal Transmitter
XNX Calibration Procedure................................................................................................................ 147
Zero and Span Calibration for XNX ............................................................................................... 148
Zero Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 148
Span Calibration ....................................................................................................................... 149
Using the Calibration Cup......................................................................................................... 150
Zero and Span Calibration of XNX EC Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Sensors ....................................... 150
Zero and Span Cal for XNX with MPD / 705 Comb / Sensepoint Comb......................................... 151
Zero Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 151
Span Calibration ....................................................................................................................... 152
Calibration Kits and Equipment
Calibration Kits and Equipment ........................................................................................................ 157

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General Calibration Notes
When calibrating a detector...
s ALWAYS refer to the product manual first!
s YOU MUST use the proper Calibration Cap when calibrating
s NEVER use the Weather Protection Housing or other accessories for calibration – use for Bump Test only
s YOU MUST use the proper flow rate for the sensor type used in the transmitter
Zero Calibrations
Zero calibration is a recommended procedure that should be performed periodically to improve the performance
of the sensor. This is particularly important when the sensor is operating outside of normal environmental
conditions.
s ALWAYS use Zero Air calibration gas or reference device (such as a calibrated portable) when doing
Zero Calibrations
Bump Test
A bump test is not intended to be an accurate calibration, but is used as a confidence check to ensure that
the gas detection system is functional. Some of the target gases are difficult to handle therefore bump testing
often makes use of cross sensitivities so that more convenient gases can be utilized.
s The bump test is a functional check only.
s Consult your local guidelines and/or product manual for recommended best practices
Span Calibration
Bump test versus calibration
Factory calibration is performed in a controlled environment with certified reference devices providing a high
level of accuracy. Field span calibrations are subject to external influences such as background concentrations
of gas and airborne contaminants that may affect the accuracy of a field calibration.
s ALWAYS use the target gas for calibrations when possible otherwise contact the manufacture for approve
Cross-Calibration gas and predicted response to concentration (some gases can damage sensors)
Most products are calibrated to 50% FSD (Full Scale) while others may require other values – refer to
product manuals or contact the manufacture for details.
4-20mA Output Adjustment
s It may be required to adjust the 4-20 mA output based on the installation. See the respective product
manual for specifics.

Calibration Guide
VA201T / VA201M

Calibration Handbook
10 VA201T / VA201M
VA201T/VA201M Calibration Procedure
IF YOUR TRANSMITTER WAS PURCHASED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2004, CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
LINE AT 1-800-563-2967
1. Warm-Up Period
Turn the unit on for a minimum of five (5) minutes when battery back-up sensor board is included.
Check Calibration Information table for specific warm-up time.
2. Connecting the Hardware
Plug the voltmeter probes in the unit and adjust it to read VDC.
Plug the calibration adaptor into the gas sensor inlet.
Always plug the calibration adaptor to have the holes in a vertical position.
Always connect the tubing in the lower hole.
Screw the regulator to the calibration span gas cylinder.
Connect the regulator outlet to the calibration adaptor with the 1/8 I.D. polymer tubing.
3. Adjusting the Zero (if required)
If you suspect the presence of the target gas, inject zero gas at the specified flow rate for a minimum
of 1 minute prior to adjusting the potentiometer.
Adjust the zero potentiometer to read -35 mV.
This must be achieved in a well ventilated area where there is no presence of the target gas.
CAUTION :
For all Q2 except CO detectors bought after April 25, 2005, do the following steps:
Adjust the zero potentiometer to read 10 mV.
Very slowly, adjust the zero potentiometer to read 0 mV. Be careful do not go under 0 mV because the negative
voltage won’t be displayed.
4. Adjusting the Span
Turn on the regulator and inject span gas at the specified flow rate.
The span gas is now flowing into the unit.
After 2.5 minutes, the voltmeter readings should be stabilized.

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Then adjust the span potentiometer to read the following value:
Span Gas Value x Factor x 2.5 = Calibration value (in VDC) (+/- 3 % of the scale)
Full scale
VA201T/M CALIBRATION INFORMATION - Q1 Sensor
Gas (Q1) Sensor VA201T
Scale
VA201M
Scale Warm-Up Factor Zero Pot
Span
Pot
Flow Rate
L/min Notes
CL2 SCL2-7CLH
SCL2-S7 15.3 ppm 15 ppm 5 min. - - 2 0.5
CO SCO-4BW 0 - 255 ppm 0 -250 ppm 5 min. - - 2 0.5
Combustible SCH4-VQ21TB 0 - 102% 0 -100% 5 min. Table
13 3 2 0.5 1% Volume CH4 = 20% LEL CH4
ETO SETO-7ETO 0 – 20.4 ppm 0 – 20ppm 5 min. * - 3 2 1
* If no backup
circuit for the
sensor, 7 day
warm up required
H2 SH2-3HYE 0 - 2.5 % 0 - 2.5 % 5 min. - - 2 0.5
H2S SH2S-7HH 0 - 51 ppm 0 - 50 ppm 5 min. - - 2 1
HCL SHCL-7HL 0 -51 ppm 0 - 50 ppm 5 min. * - 3 2 1
* If no backup
circuit for the
sensor, 7 day
warm up required
HCN SHCN-7HCN 0 - 51 ppm 0 - 50 ppm 5 min. - - 2 1
NH3 SNH3-1000S 0 - 102 ppm 0 -100 ppm 1 hour - 3 2 0.5
NO SNO-7NT 0 - 102 ppm 0 -100 ppm 5 min. * - 3 2 1
* If no backup
circuit for the
sensor, 7 day
warm up required
NO2 SNO2-B1 0 – 10.2 ppm 0 – 10 ppm 5 min. - 3 2 1
O2 SO2-4OX 0 – 25.5% 0 – 25% 5 min. ** - - 2 0.5
** If no backup
circuit for the
sensor, 24 hour
warm up required
SO2 SSO2-7SH 0 – 10.2 ppm 0 – 10 ppm 5 min. - - 2 1
Smoke SCO-7EF 0 -35.7 ppm 0 - 35.7 ppm 5 min. - - 2 0.5
VA201T/M CALIBRATION INFORMATION - Q2 Sensor
Gas (Q2) Sensor VA201T
Scale
VA201M
Scale Warm-Up Factor Zero Pot
Span
Pot
Flow Rate
L/min Notes
C3H8 SQ2-COMB 0 -102% 0 - 100% 15 min. - 2 1 0.04
CH4 SQ2-COMB 0 -102% 0 - 100% 15 min. - 2 1 0.04 1% Volume CH4 =
20% LEL CH4
CO SCO-MONOXC 0 - 255 ppm 0 - 250 ppm 5 min. - - 2 0.5
SQ2-FIG 24 hours 2 1 0.04
H2 SQ2-COMB 0 -102% 0 - 100% 15 min. - 2 1 0.04 1% Volume H2 =
25% LEL H2
Refrigerant SQ2-FREON 0 - 1020 ppm 0 -1000 ppm 24 hours 1.2 2 1 0.04
500 ml/min = 30 l/h on regulator

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CONVERSION FACTOR FOR COMBUSTIBLES (Q1)
Gas Factor Gas Factor Gas Factor
1,2-Propylene Oxide 2.593 Ethyl Alcohol C2H6O 1.691 Methylhexane 2.376
1,3-Butadiene C4H6 2.546 Ethyl Bromide 0.942 Methylpentane 2.705
1,4 Dioxane 2.513 Ethyl Chloride 1.748 M-Xylene 2.693
1,4-Hexadiene 1.504 Ethyl Formate 2.374 N-Butane 2.04
1-Butene C4H8 2.146 Ethyl Mercaptan 1.75 N-butyl Alcohol C4H10O 3.042
1-Pentene 2.207 Ethyl Methyl Ether 2.305 N-Butyric Acid 2.433
1-Hexene 2.535 Ethylamine 1.394 N-Decane 3.413
Acetaldehyde 2.034 Ethyl Benzene 2.884 Neo-Pentane 2.388
Acetic Acid 3.413 Ethylene 1.537 N-Heptane 2.689
Acetic Anhydride 2.056 Ethylene Alcohol C2H6O2 1.7 N-Hexane 2.349
Acetone 2.208 Ethylene Dichloride 1.502 Nitromethane 2.146
Acetonitrile 2.328 Ethyl Pentane 2.354 N-Octane 2.854
Acetylene 1.665 Hydrazine 1.949 N-Pentane (gasoline) 2.21
Acrylonitrile 2.202 Hydrogen 1.233 N-Propyl Acetate 2.44
Aniline 2.985 I-Propyl Acetate 2.442 N-Propyl Alcohol 1.967
Benzene 2.512 Iso-Butane 1.832 N-Propyl Chloride 1.808
Carbonyl Sulphide 1.023 Iso-Butyl Alcohol 2.541 N-Propylamine 2.071
Chlorobenzene 2.976 Isobutylene 1.95 O-Xylene 2.998
Cis-Butene-2 2.051 Iso-Pentane 2.3 Propyne 2.304
Cis-Hexene (2&3) 2.525 Iso-Propyl Alcohol C3H8O 2.582 Propane C3H8 1.883
Cyanogen 1.058 Methane 1 Propene C3H6 1.837
Cyclohexane 2.492 Methyl Acetate 2.156 P-Xylene 2.772
Cyclopentane 1.966 Methyl Alcohol 1.46 sStyrene Monomer 2.665
Cyclopropane 1.518 Methyl Bromide 1.055 Tert-Butyl Alcohol 1.778
Deutarium 1.067 Methyl Chloride 1.297 Tetrahydrofuran 1.824
Diethyl Ether 2.285 Methyl Ethyl Ketone 2.631 Toluene C7H8 2.47
Diiso-propyl Ether 2.342 Methyl Formate 1.857 Trans-Butene-2 1.882
Dimethly Butane 2.683 Methylhydrazine 2.358 Trans-Hexene (2&3) 2.543
Dimethyl Ether 1.714 Methyl Mercaptan 1.602 Triethylamine 2.524
Dimethylhydrazine 1.424 Methyl Propionate 2.091 Trimethylamine 1.945
Dimethyl Sulphide 2.323 Methyl Propyl Ketone 2.694 Trimethylbutane 2.296
Dimethyl Pentane 2.317 Methylamine 1.25 Vinyl Acetate 1.904
Ethane 1.392 Methylcyclohexane 2.559 Vinyl Chloride 1.825
Ethyl Acetate 2.563 Methylene Chloride 1.026

Calibration Guide
VA301D2 / GasPoint II

Calibration Handbook
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VA301D2/GasPoint II Calibration Procedure
IF YOUR TRANSMITTER WAS PURCHASED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2004, CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
LINE AT 1-800-563-2967
1. Warm-Up Period
Turn the unit on for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes.
Check Calibration Information for specific warm-up time.
GasPoint II CALIBRATION INFORMATION
Gas Scale Warm-up Factor Flow Rate Notes
Combustible 0 -102% LEL 15 min. Table II 500 ml/min 1%Volume CH4 = 20% LEL CH4.
Infrared Combustible 0 – 102% LEL 15 min. Table III 500 ml/min 2.5% Volume CH4 = 50% LEL
CH4.
CL2 0 - 15.3 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
CO 0 - 255 ppm N/A N/A 500 ml/min
ETO 0 - 20.4 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
H2S 0 - 51.0 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
HCL 0 - 25.5 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
HCN 0 - 51.0 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
HF 0 - 10.2 ppm 15 min. 0.2 500 ml/min Nitrogen dioxide surrogate for HF
NO 0 - 102 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
NO2 0 - 10.2 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
O2 0 -25.5% N/A N/A 500 ml/min
SO2 0 -10.2 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
SIH4 0 -10.2 ppm 15 min. N/A 500 ml/min
F2 0 – 2.6 ppm 15 min 1.3 500 ml/min CL2 surrogate gas for F2
500 ml/min = 30 l/h on regulator
2. Connecting the Hardware
Plug the calibration adaptor onto the gas sensor inlet.
Screw the regulator to the calibration Span gas cylinder for the Span adjustment or Zero gas cylinder for
the Zero adjustment and set the appropriate flow rate.
Connect the regulator outlet to the calibration adaptor.
17 Liter
Span
Calibration
Gas Cylinder
58 Liter
Span Calibration
Gas Cylinder
103 Liter
Span Calibration
Gas Cylinder
Regulator
Calibration cap
Calibration tubing
17L, 58L or 103L Calibration Gas Cylinder
GasPoint II

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3. Adjusting the Zero (if required)
When the unit indicates 0 %/ppm in an area with no presence of the target gas, proceed to step 4.
Turn on the regulator.
The calibration zero gas is now flowing into the unit.
Wait for 2.5 minutes minimum to allow the reading to stabilize.
Place the magnet on top of Menu.
Then place it above Up or Down arrow until the password VA is reached.
Place the magnet on top of Menu to acknowledge.
Place the magnet on top of Up or Down arrow until the Set Zero field is reached.
Place the magnet on top of Menu to acknowledge.
Place the magnet on top of Menu to activate GoCalib.
Wait message appears, the transmitter will go into zero calibration.
The calibration procedure is finished when the Menu Set Zero message appears.
Place the magnet on top of Up or Down arrow until the Quit field is reached.
Place the magnet on top of Menu to confirm.
4. Adjusting the Span
Turn on the regulator.
The calibration span gas is now flowing into the unit.
Wait for 2.5 minutes minimum to allow the reading to stabilize.
Place the magnet on top of Menu.
Then place it above Up or Down arrow until the password VA is reached.
Place the magnet on top of Menu to acknowledge.
Place the magnet on top of Up or Down arrow until the Set Span field is reached.
Place the magnet on top of Menu to acknowledge.
Place the magnet on top of Up or Down arrow to select the proper gas value multiplied by the conversion
factor, if needed.
Once the span gas value is selected, place the magnet on top of Menu to acknowledge.
When GoCalib? Is displayed, place the magnet on top of Menu to start the calibration.
Wait message appears, the transmitter will go into auto calibration mode.
During the calibration, Set Span and gas reading are displayed
The calibration procedure is finished when the Menu Set Span message appears.
Place the magnet on top of Up or Down arrow until the Quit field is reached.
Place the magnet on top of Menu to exit.

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GasPoint II CONVERSION FACTOR FOR COMBUSTIBLES (PELLISTOR)
Gas Factor Gas Factor Gas Factor
1,2-Propylene Oxide 2.593 Ethyl Alcohol C2H6O 1.691 Methylhexane 2.376
1,3-Butadiene C4H6 2.546 Ethyl Bromide 0.942 Methylpentane 2.705
1,4 Dioxane 2.513 Ethyl Chloride 1.748 M-Xylene 2.693
1,4-Hexadiene 1.504 Ethyl Formate 2.374 N-Butane 2.04
1-Butene C4H8 2.146 Ethyl Mercaptan 1.75 N-butyl Alcohol C4H10O 3.042
1-Pentene 2.207 Ethyl Methyl Ether 2.305 N-Butyric Acid 2.433
1-Hexene 2.535 Ethylamine 1.394 N-Decane 3.413
Acetaldehyde 2.034 Ethyl Benzene 2.884 Neo-Pentane 2.388
Acetic Acid 3.413 Ethylene 1.537 N-Heptane 2.689
Acetic Anhydride 2.056 Ethylene Alcohol C2H6O2 1.7 N-Hexane 2.349
Acetone 2.208 Ethylene Dichloride 1.502 Nitromethane 2.146
Acetonitrile 2.328 Ethyl Pentane 2.354 N-Octane 2.854
Acetylene 1.665 Hydrazine 1.949 N-Pentane 2.21
Acrylonitrile 2.202 Hydrogen 1.233 N-Propyl Acetate 2.44
Aniline 2.985 I-Propyl Acetate 2.442 N-Propyl Alcohol 1.967
Benzene 2.512 Iso-Butane 1.832 N-Propyl Chloride 1.808
Carbonyl Sulphide 1.023 Iso-Butyl Alcohol 2.541 N-Propylamine 2.071
Chlorobenzene 2.976 Isobutylene 1.95 O-Xylene 2.998
Cis-Butene-2 2.051 Iso-Pentane 2.3 Propyne 2.304
Cis-Hexene (2&3) 2.525 Iso-Propyl Alcohol C3H8O 2.582 Propane C3H8 1.883
Cyanogen 1.058 Methane 1 Propene C3H6 1.837
Cyclohexane 2.492 Methyl Acetate 2.156 P-Xylene 2.772
Cyclopentane 1.966 Methyl Alcohol 1.46 sStyrene Monomer 2.665
Cyclopropane 1.518 Methyl Bromide 1.055 Tert-Butyl Alcohol 1.778
Deutarium 1.067 Methyl Chloride 1.297 Tetrahydrofuran 1.824
Diethyl Ether 2.285 Methyl Ethyl Ketone 2.631 Toluene C7H8 2.47
Diiso-propyl Ether 2.342 Methyl Formate 1.857 Trans-Butene-2 1.882
Dimethly Butane 2.683 Methylhydrazine 2.358 Trans-Hexene (2&3) 2.543
Dimethyl Ether 1.714 Methyl Mercaptan 1.602 Triethylamine 2.524
Dimethylhydrazine 1.424 Methyl Propionate 2.091 Trimethylamine 1.945
Dimethyl Sulphide 2.323 Methyl Propyl Ketone 2.694 Trimethylbutane 2.296
Dimethyl Pentane 2.317 Methylamine 1.25 Vinyl Acetate 1.904
Ethane 1.392 Methylcyclohexane 2.559 Vinyl Chloride 1.825
Ethyl Acetate 2.563 Methylene Chloride 1.026
Gas Point II CONVERSION FACTOR FOR COMBUSTIBLES (INFRARED)
Gas Factor Gas Factor Gas Factor Gas Factor
Acetone 0.025 Ethylacetate 0.600 Hydrogen -- Octane 0.600
Acetylene 0.050 Ethylene 0.010 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.800 Pentane 1.000
Butane 0.900 Heptane 0.800 Methane 0.350 Propane 1.000
Cyclohexane 0.800 Hexane 0.750 Methylethyl Ketone 0.400 Toluene 0.150
Unleaded petrol 0.550

Calibration Guide
301IRFS / S301D2 with VA301EM