Industrial Scientific GasBadge Pro User manual

Personal Single Gas Monitor
Activation •Operation •Troubleshooting
Part Number: 17123100
Revision: 1.2
Release Date: July 27, 2006
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautionary Statements............................................................................................. 3
Hardware Overview........................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking the Instrument............................................................................................................... 5
Display Overview ........................................................................................................................... 6
Activation........................................................................................................................................ 7
Countdown Screen ..................................................................................................................... 7
Operating Quick Start Guides......................................................................................................... 8
Basic Operating Flowchart......................................................................................................... 8
General Operation......................................................................................................................... 11
Gas Monitoring Screen ............................................................................................................ 11
Days Since Calibration............................................................................................................. 13
Days Until Calibration ............................................................................................................. 14
Zero Initiate (Toxic Sensors Only – For Oxygen Sensors, Skip to Calibration Section) ........ 15
Zeroing Failed .......................................................................................................................... 15
Zero Passed .............................................................................................................................. 16
Calibration................................................................................................................................ 17
Calibration Passed.................................................................................................................... 19
Calibration Failed..................................................................................................................... 19
Peak Reading............................................................................................................................ 20
TWA Gas Reading Screen ....................................................................................................... 21
STEL Gas Reading Screen....................................................................................................... 22
Create Session .......................................................................................................................... 23
Event Log................................................................................................................................. 24
Shutdown ................................................................................................................................. 25
Shutdown Password Screen ..................................................................................................... 25
Configuration Mode...................................................................................................................... 26
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 26
Security Code........................................................................................................................... 27
Calibration................................................................................................................................ 28
Days Since Calibration............................................................................................................. 28
Days Until Calibration ............................................................................................................. 28
Initiate Print.............................................................................................................................. 28
Low Alarm Setpoint................................................................................................................. 29
High Alarm Setpoint ................................................................................................................ 31
TWA Alarm Setpoint ............................................................................................................... 32
Set TWA Interval ..................................................................................................................... 33
STEL Alarm Setpoint............................................................................................................... 35
Set Calibration Gas Concentration........................................................................................... 36
Set Clock .................................................................................................................................. 38
Set Calendar Month/Day.......................................................................................................... 40
Set Security Code..................................................................................................................... 42
Set Data Log Interval ............................................................................................................... 44
Primary Display Setting ........................................................................................................... 45
Always On Option ................................................................................................................... 47

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Set Confidence Indicator.......................................................................................................... 48
Alarm Latch Setup ................................................................................................................... 50
Zero In Field Option ................................................................................................................ 51
Cal In Field Option .................................................................................................................. 52
Cal Date View Option Screen.................................................................................................. 53
Calibration Past Due Alarm ..................................................................................................... 55
Calibration Due Setpoint.......................................................................................................... 56
The DS2 Docking Station (Optional Accessory).......................................................................... 57
Datalink (Optional Accessory) ..................................................................................................... 57
Troubleshooting and Maintenance................................................................................................ 58
Diagnosing Common Problems ............................................................................................... 58
Alarm Screen............................................................................................................................ 58
Battery Failure.......................................................................................................................... 58
Sensor Missing Error ............................................................................................................... 59
Unexpected Instrument Error................................................................................................... 59
Replacing Parts ........................................................................................................................ 60
Replacing the Sensor................................................................................................................ 62
Sensor Specifications.................................................................................................................... 64
Ordering Information – Accessories and Peripheral Equipment .................................................. 65
General Specifications .................................................................................................................. 66
Lifetime Warranty Policy ............................................................................................................. 67
Limitation of Liability................................................................................................................... 67
Agency Certifications ................................................................................................................... 68
Index ............................................................................................................................................. 69
Warnings and Cautionary Statements
IMPORTANT: Failure to perform certain procedures or note certain conditions may impair the
performance of this product. For maximum safety and optimal performance, please read and
follow the procedures and conditions listed below.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating.
WARNING: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
WARNING: The instrument contains a lithium battery which may leak or explode if the
instrument is mistreated. Do not attempt to disassemble or dispose of in fire.
For Europe Only: The GasBadge Pro has been certified to meet the following standards
on a calibration interval of 30 days or less: 1) EN 45544-1 for CO performance over the
range of 0-500 PPM and for H2S performance over the range of 0-100 PPM; and, 2)
EN 50104 for O2performance in deficiency and enrichment applications.
WARNING: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, only
change the battery in a non-hazardous location.
WARNING: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, read,
understand, and adhere to the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures.

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WARNING: To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, only the
following lithium CR2 batteries are approved for use with this instrument.
Manufacturer Part Number
Panasonic CR2
Sanyo CR2
DuracellUltra CR2/DLCR2
Kodak CR2/KCR2
Energizere21CR2/EL1CR2/CR2
Varta/Power One CR2/CR2NP
The GasBadge Pro is certified for use within the ambient temperature range of -40o C to
60o C (-40o F to 140o F).
The GasBadge Pro complies with the relevant provisions of European ATEX Directive
94/9/EC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directives 92/31/EEC,
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
The EC Type Examination Certificate is DEMKO 05 ATEX 0518222 with marking
Code EEx ia I/IIC T4, for Equipment Group and Category I M2 and II 2G.
The GasBadge Pro devices (P/N: 18100050) are constructed with reference to published
standards of Directive 72/23/EEC, to eliminate electrical risks and fulfill 1.2.7 of
Annex II of Directive 94/9/EC.
The GasBadge Pro is marked with the symbol “Exia,” which is used by the Canadian
Standards Association to designate the instrument as INTRINSICALLY SAFE. Note
that the intrinsic safety is not certified by CSA when this instrument is used in
atmospheres containing oxygen concentrations above 21%.
Prior to each day’s use, a bump test should be performed. If the instrument does not pass
the bump test, a full calibration is recommended.
For purposes of minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency
interference (RFI) in the application environment, the alarm functions of the GasBadge
Pro are unaffected when placed in close proximity to handheld radios1. This applies to
all sensors specified for this instrument.
Never cover or insert foreign objects into the alarm signal opening. The opening must
remain clear and free of foreign objects, otherwise any alerts made during an alarm state
may not be heard or identified.
Contact your service representative immediately if you suspect that the GasBadge Pro is
working abnormally.
1Within 1 meter of a handheld radio emitting an electromagnetic signal of up to 5 watts in the frequency range of
80 MHz to 2.4 GHz.

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Hardware Overview
Unpacking the Instrument
The shipping box should contain the following items. Account for each item
before discarding the box.
Quantity Part Number Description
1 18100060-x
GasBadgePro Monitor
1 17120908 Belt Clip
1 17123100 Manual
1 17124033 Cal-Cup
1 17093659 Urethane Tubing
After unpacking, if any listed item is missing, contact either your local distributor
of Industrial Scientific products or call Industrial Scientific Corporation at
1-800-DETECTS (338-3287) in the United States and Canada, or 412-788-4353.
IR Port
Audible Alarm
Port
Enter button
Graphical Display Visual Alarm Lens
Sensor Opening and
Removable Patch
(Water/Dust Barrier)
Concussion-proof
Overmold
Mode Button
(On/Off Button)
Up Arrow Button
Down Arrow Button

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Display Overview
LCD Display Panel Overview

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Activation
To turn on the GasBadge Pro,
hold the Mode button for at
least 3 seconds. Each alarm
indicator – the left LED, the
right LED, the speaker, the
vibrating alarm, and the
backlight – is tested for one
second. Following the
segment and alarm indicator
test, the instrument displays
the software version. If the
Days Since/Until Calibration
option is enabled, this screen
is displayed.
Activating the GasBadge Pro Personal Monitor
NOTE: Any button press activates the backlight for a period of 5 seconds.
Countdown Screen
The countdown screen is entered after the
Software Version screen times out. The
primary display shows a decrementing
countdown from 20 seconds.
To enter the Configuration Mode, press the
up and down arrow buttons simultaneously
for 3 seconds during this countdown. The
device will display the Enter Security Code
screen (assuming the security code has been
set to a number greater than zero).
Countdown Screen
If the security code is set to zero, then the Security Code screen is bypassed and the
Zero Initiate screen (for toxic sensors) or Cal Initiate screen (for O2sensors) is
displayed. If no buttons are pressed, the GasBadge Pro proceeds to the Gas
Monitoring screen after the countdown reaches zero.
The confidence Checkmark indicator is active at this point, indicating that all
internal checks have passed.

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Operating Quick Start Guides
Basic Operating Flowchart
Gas
Monitoring
Screen
Days Since/Until
Calibration
(If Enabled)
Zero initiate
(If Enabled)
Time
Weighted
Average
(TWA)
Reading
Short Term
Exposure
Limit
(STEL)
Reading
Create
Session
Peak
Reading
Pressing the
"Up Button"
( )
scrolls
through the
different
operating
modes.

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Configuration Mode Flowchart
B
D
Security Code
Screen
Zero/Calibrate
Initiate Screen
Days Since/Until
Calibration
Screen
Low Alarm
Setting Screen
High Alarm
Setting Screen
TWA Alarm
Setting Screen
STEL Alarm
Setting Screen
Cal Gas Setting
Screen
Clock Setting
Screen
Calendar
Setting Screen
Security Code
Setting
C
Initiate Print
Screen
TWA Interval
Screen
(Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the menus.)
D
C
B

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Configuration Mode Flowchart (Continued)
DZero
Enable
Screen
Calibrate
Enable
Screen
Select Days
Since/Until
Calibrate
Screen
Calibrate
Due
Alarm
On/Off
Calibrate
Due
Setpoint
Screen
Data Log
Interval Screen
Display Setting
Screen
Always On
Option Screen
Confidence
Beep Option
Screen
Alarm
Latching
Screen
C
(Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the menus.)
D
C

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General Operation
Normal operation modes include the following:
•Gas Monitoring
•Days Since/Until Calibration (if enabled)
•Zero Initiate (if enabled)
•Calibration (if enabled)
•Peak Reading
•Time Weighted Average (TWA) Reading (except O2)
•Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) Reading (except O2)
•Create Session.
The operation modes are explained in the sections that follow.
Gas Monitoring Screen
The primary operating screen is the Gas Monitoring screen. The Gas Monitoring
screen may utilize one of three displays:
•Concentration in PPM (for toxic sensors)
•Concentration in Percent Volume (for oxygen sensors)
•Gas Sensor Type Only (selectable for either sensor type).
Gas Monitoring Screens
NOTE: The Enter button activates the backlight and initiates IR print.

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In the presence of a gas concentration that
exceeds the low or high level threshold, the
instrument enters an alarm screen. Alarm
detection in any of the instrument’s normal
operating screens – the battery life, peak, or
initiate print screens – forces a transition
back to the Gas Monitoring screen. The
alarm screen is indicated on the display by
the Alarm indicator and either the Up
indicator or Down indicator which designate
a high or low alarm, respectively.
High Alarm Screen
These icons are in addition to the values and icons normally displayed in the
current monitoring screen. From this screen, the Up Arrow button can toggle
through the menus.
Actions Available from Monitor Screen
Action Response
Enter button
press
Clear any latched alarms if latch alarms feature is
enabled and initiate the printing of the event log.
Up Arrow
button press
If View Cal Date is set, go to Days Since/Until
Calibration screen.
If View Cal Date is not set, go to:
(a) Zero Initiate screen (if Zero In Field is
enabled), or
(b) Peak Gas Reading screen (if Zero In Field is
disabled).
NOTE: The battery indicator is active and indicates the battery life remaining.
NOTE: In an over-range condition, the display shows a blinking “OR.” Any
over-range values in the event log or peaks are truncated at the measurement range
of the sensor. The instrument stores the number of over-range conditions that
occur. This number is accessible through the ModBus interface.

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Days Since Calibration
The primary display of the Days Since Calibration screen indicates the number of
days that have passed since the last calibration. The Days indicator displays the
number as days, and the Gas Bottle indicator shows that this is a calibration issue.
This screen is displayed if the View Cal Date option is turned on, and the View
Last/Next Cal Date option is set to view the last cal date.
Days Since Calibration Screen
Actions Available from the Days Since Calibration Screen
Action Response
Up Arrow
button press
If View Cal Date is set, go to Days Since/Until
Calibration screen.
If View Cal Date is not set, go to:
(c) Zero Initiate screen (if Zero In Field is
enabled), or
(d) Peak Gas Reading screen (if Zero In Field is
disabled).
30 second
timeout
Go to Gas Monitoring screen.

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Days Until Calibration
The primary display of the Days
Until Calibration screen indicates the
number of days until the next
calibration is due. The Days
indicator is active to designate this
number as days, and the Gas Bottle
indicator is active to designate it as a
calibration issue. This screen is
displayed if the View Cal Date
option is turned on, and the View
Last/Next Cal Date option is set to
view the next cal date.
Figure 1- Days Since Calibration
Actions Available from the Days Until Calibration Screen
Action Response
Up Arrow
button press
If Zero In Field is enabled, go to Zero Initiate
screen (for toxic sensor) or Cal Initiate (for O2
sensor).
If Zero In Field is disabled, go to Peak Gas
Reading screen.
30 second
timeout
Go to Gas Monitoring screen.

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Zero Initiate (Toxic Sensors Only – For Oxygen Sensors, Skip to
Calibration Section)
IMPORTANT: Before zeroing, ensure the instrument is located in a fresh air
environment. If background gas is present, the use of a zero air cylinder is
recommended.
The Zero screen allows you to begin the zeroing process (for toxic sensors), by
pressing the Enter button. The Zero icon blinks, signifying that zeroing will begin
if you press Enter. For oxygen sensors, this screen is not displayed. Pressing the
Up Arrow button at this screen navigates to the Peak screen.
While zeroing, the display shows the Zero icon, the gas type, and a blinking Clock
icon to show that this step takes some time. If the zeroing process fails, a
transition is made to the Zero Fail screen. If the zeroing passes, a transition is
made to the Zero Pass screen.
Zero Initiate Screen
Zeroing In Process
Zeroing Failed
The Zeroing Failed screen (with the Zero icon
and a flashing Warning icon) indicates to the
user that the zeroing process could not achieve
a sensor offset correction within the allowable
limits of the instrument. The instrument is
placed in periodic alarm (one alarm burst every
15 seconds) while in this condition.
Zeroing Failed Screen
From this screen, the user only has the option to repeat the zeroing process by
pressing the Enter button.

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Actions Available from the Zeroing Failed Screen
Action Response
Enter button press Go to Zeroing In Process screen.
Zero Passed
The Zero Passed screen shows that the zero
process completed successfully. After 5
seconds, the Calibration screen is displayed.
Zero Passed Screen
Actions Available from the Zero Passed Screen
Action Response
Mode button press
If Zero Process entered from Configuration mode,
then go to Zero Initiate in Configuration Mode.
If Zero Process entered from Monitoring mode,
then go to Gas Monitoring screen.
Enter button press Go to Calibration Initiate screen.
5 second timeout
Go to Calibration Initiate screen.

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Calibration
Gas detection instruments are potentially life-saving devices. Recognizing this fact,
Industrial Scientific Corporation recommends that a functional (“bump”) test be
performed on every instrument prior to each day’s use. A functional test is defined
as a brief exposure of the monitor to a concentration of gas(es) in excess of the
lowest alarm setpoint for each sensor for the purpose of verifying sensor and
alarm operation and is not intended to be a measure of the accuracy of the
instrument.
Industrial Scientific further recommends that a full instrument calibration be
performed using a certified concentration(s) of Industrial Scientific branded
calibration gas(es) monthly to ensure maximum accuracy. Use of calibration
gases from manufacturers other than Industrial Scientific may void product
warranties and limit liability claims against the manufacturer.
If an instrument fails to operate properly following any functional “bump” test, a
full calibration should be performed prior to use.
Calibrating with Ambient Air (Oxygen Sensors Only)
NOTE: Clean ambient air may be used for oxygen
calibration. If a clean air environment is in question or
if a zero air cylinder calibration is preferred, please skip
to the Calibrating with Gas Cylinders section.
On the Calibration screen, the Cal Gas Bottle icon
flashes, notifying you to press Enter to begin calibration.
Upon completion of calibration, the instrument beeps
once, and either Cal Passed (9) or Cal Failed (!) is
displayed along with the sensor span reserve.
Calibration Cup
Calibration Initiate Screen
Cal Leveling Off Screen
Calibrating with Gas Cylinders (Toxic Sensors or Zero Air Cylinder
Calibration)
Place the supplied calibration cup onto the top of the instrument and connect the
calibration cup to the gas cylinder with the supplied tubing.

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On the Calibration screen, the Cal Gas Bottle icon flashes, notifying you to apply
the gas concentration shown and press Enter to begin calibration. Calibrate using a
flow rate of 0.5 LPM.
Upon completion of calibration, the instrument beeps once and either the Cal
Passed (9) or Cal Failed (!) icon is displayed along with the sensor span reserve.
Cal Passed (9) Screen
Cal Failed (!) Screen
Actions Available from the Calibration Initiate Screen
Action Response
Enter button press Initiates calibration.
Up button press Go to Peak Gas Reading.
Mode button press
30 second timeout
If entered from Configuration mode, then go to
Zero Initiate in Configuration Mode.
If entered from Monitoring mode, then go to Gas
Monitoring screen.
Actions Available During Calibration
Action Response (O2or Toxic Sensor)
Mode button press
Aborts calibration.
Calibration passes Go to Cal Passed.
Calibration fails Go to Cal Failed.
5 minute timeout
Go to Cal Failed.

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Calibration Passed
The Calibration Passed screen indicates
that the instrument spanning process has
completed successfully. The primary
character display indicates the sensor span
reserve. The Checkmark indicator is active
to announce that the calibration process has
passed. Once the Enter button is pressed,
or after 30 seconds displaying this screen, a
transition is made back to the Zero or Cal
Initiate screen.
Cal Passed Screen
Actions Available from the Calibration Passed Screen
Cal Passed (9)Response
Action Toxic Sensor Oxygen Sensor
Mode button
press
Enter button
press
30 second
timeout
If entered from
Configuration Mode, go to
the Zero Initiate screen in
Configuration mode.
If entered from Monitor
Mode, go to the Gas
Monitoring screen.
If entered from
Configuration Mode, go to
the Cal Initiate screen in
Configuration mode.
If entered from Monitor
Mode, go to the Gas
Monitoring screen.
Calibration Failed
The Cal Failed screen indicates that the
instrument calibration process has
completed unsuccessfully. The primary
character display indicates the last span
reserve reading. The Checkmark indicator
is NOT active and the Warning indicator
blinks to announce that the calibration
process has failed.
When the Enter button is pressed, a transfer
is made back to the Zeroing state, to re-
attempt the calibration process.
Spanning Failed Screen
While in this condition, the instrument is placed in periodic alarm (one alarm burst
every 15 seconds) until a successful calibration is performed.

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Actions Available from the Calibration Failed Screen
Cal Failed (!) Response
Action Toxic Sensor Oxygen Sensor
Enter
button
press
Go to Zeroing In Process
screen.
Go to Cal Leveling Off
screen.
Peak Reading
The Peak Gas Reading screen presents the peak reading since the last time the peak
was cleared. The peak reading is accompanied by the appropriate concentration
indicator (PPM or %VOL) and the corresponding Up indicator or Down indicator,
representing a maximum reading (for toxics) or minimum reading (for oxygen),
respectively. After 30 seconds, this screen will timeout and return to the main
monitoring screen.
Pressing the Enter button on the Peak Gas Reading screen clears the peak value.
On O2instruments, the depletion peak is cleared to 20.9%.
NOTE: The GasBadge Pro retains the maximum gas reading (for a toxic sensor)
and the minimum gas reading (for an O2sensor) for later viewing.
Peak Reading Toxic (Left) and Peak Reading Oxygen Depletion (Right) Screens