ISC GasBadge Plus 3.0 User manual

Personal Single Gas Monitor V3.0
Activation Operation Troubleshooting
Part Number: 17120932-1
Revision: 5
Ex-Ox-Tox Gasdetectie
Westerdreef 5V
2152 CS Nieuw-Vennep
Telefoon: 0252 620885
E-mail: [email protected]l
Website: www.exoxtox.nl

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautionary Statements...........................................................................................................3
Hardware Overview......................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking the Instrument.............................................................................................................................4
Display Overview .........................................................................................................................................5
Activation......................................................................................................................................................6
Countdown Screen...................................................................................................................................6
Operating Quick Start Guides.......................................................................................................................7
Basic Operating Flowchart ......................................................................................................................7
General Operation.........................................................................................................................................9
Gas Monitoring Screen............................................................................................................................9
Event Log ..............................................................................................................................................10
Battery Life Remaining .........................................................................................................................10
Peak Reading.........................................................................................................................................12
Bump Test…….………………………………………………………………………………………..13
Configuration Mode....................................................................................................................................15
Introduction............................................................................................................................................15
Security Code.........................................................................................................................................15
Zero Initiate (Toxic Sensors Only – For Oxygen, Skip to Calibration Section)....................................16
Zeroing Failed........................................................................................................................................17
Zero Passed............................................................................................................................................18
Calibration .............................................................................................................................................18
Days Since Calibration ..........................................................................................................................21
Event Log ..............................................................................................................................................21
Initiate Print...........................................................................................................................................22
Low Alarm Setpoint ..............................................................................................................................23
High Alarm Setpoint..............................................................................................................................24
Cal Gas Setpoint....................................................................................................................................25
Set Display Type....................................................................................................................................26
Set Confidence Indicator .......................................................................................................................27
Set Security Code ..................................................................................................................................28
Total Alarm Time..................................................................................................................................28
Software Version...................................................................................................................................29
Instrument Test Screen ..........................................................................................................................30
Bump in Field Option Enable................................................................................................................29
Bump Overdue Alarm Enable................................................................................................................30
Bump Test Interval................................................................................................................................31
Bump Test Timeout..............................................................................................................................32
Datalink (Optional Accessory)....................................................................................................................33
Cal Plus™ Calibration Station (Optional Accessory).................................................................................33
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................34
Diagnosing Common Problems.............................................................................................................34
Alarm Screen.........................................................................................................................................35
Battery Failure.......................................................................................................................................35
System Error or Sensor Missing............................................................................................................35
Unexpected Instrument Error.................................................................................................................36
Ordering Information – Accessories and Peripheral Equipment ................................................................38
General Specifications ................................................................................................................................39
Sensor Specifications..................................................................................................................................40
Agency Certifications .................................................................................................................................40
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................41

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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. Contact your service
representative immediately if you suspect that the GasBadge Plus is working abnormally.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard – The GasBadge Plus contains no serviceable parts.
WARNING: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: The GasBadge Plus is marked with the symbol “Exia”, which is used by the
Canadian Standards Association to designate the instrument as INTRINSICALLY SAFE. The
intrinsic safety is not certified by CSA when this instrument is used in atmospheres containing
oxygen concentrations above 21%.
The GasBadge Plus is certified for use within ambient temperature range of
-40o C to 60o C.
The GasBadge Plus complies with the relevant provisions of European ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directives 92/31/EEC and 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC.
The EC Type Examination Certificate is DEMKO 09 ATEX 0844098 with marking Code Ex ia
IMa / Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, for Equipment Group and Category I M1 and II 1G.
The IECEx Type Examination Certificate is UL 09.0015 with marking code Ex ia IIC T4 Ga.
The GasBadge Plus 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.
For purposes of minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference
(RFI) in the application environment, the alarm functions of the GasBadge Plus 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.
The use of leather cases can produce inaccurate readings with diffusion (non-aspirated) gas
detection instruments for specific monitoring applications. Leather cases should be used ONLY as
carrying cases, and NOT for continuous monitoring, with diffusion instruments configured to
measure gases other than O2, CO, CO2, H2S, and combustible gases (LEL/CH4).
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 18100050-X
GasBadgePlus Monitor
1 17120932 Manual
1 17124033 Cal-Cup
1 17120643 Replacement Sensor Water Barrier/Filter
1 17121385 Quick Start Guide
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
Enter Button
Graphical Display
Visual Alarm Lens
Sensor Opening and
Removable Patch
Concussion-proof
Overmold
Mode Button

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Display Overview
Battery Life Remaining
(Months, Days, and Hours)
Count-
down GasBadge Pro
Only GasBadge Pro Only
GasBadge Pro
Only
Alarm
Auxiliary
Display
Confidence
and Warning
Icons
Peak
Value
Zeroing
Battery
Status
Apply Gas
(Calibration) Security
Main Display
Display Type
(PPM or % Volume)
Printer
Up/Down,
High/Low,
Max/Min,
Increment/
Decrement
IR
Communications
LCD Display Panel Overview

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Activation
To turn on the GasBadge Plus, hold the Mode button for at least 3 seconds.
Activating the GasBadge Plus Personal Monitor
Each alarm indicator – the left LED, the right LED, the speaker, the vibrating
alarm, and the backlight – will be tested for one second. Following the segment
and alarm indicator test, the instrument will display the software version.
IMPORTANT: Once the GasBadge Plus is activated, it cannot be turned off.
NOTE: Any button press activates the backlight for a period of 3 seconds.
Countdown Screen
The countdown screen is entered after
the Software Version screen times out.
The primary display will show a
decrementing countdown from 20
seconds. After the countdown, the
GasBadge Plus proceeds to the Gas
Monitoring screen. The confidence
Checkmark Indicator is active at this
point, indicating that all internal checks
have passed.
Countdown Screen

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Operating Quick Start Guides
Basic Operating Flowchart
1 Minute
Months
Days
Hours
Gas Reading
Screen
Battery Life
Remaining
Screen
Peak Reading
Screen
Bump Test
Screen (if
enabled)
+Hold 3 seconds to enter
configuration mode
Reset Peak
Initiate Bump Test

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Configuration Mode Flowchart
A
A
Initiate Zero/
Calibration
Enter Security
Code if not= 0
Days Since
Calibration
Print Event Log
Low Alarm
Setpoint Adjust
High Alarm
Setpoint Adjust
Calibration Gas
Value Adjust
Display Setting
Adjust
Confidence Beep
Enable
Security Code
Setting
Total Instrument
Alarm Time
Instrument
Firmware Version
Initiate
Instrument Test
Field Bump Test
Enable
Bump Due Alarm
Enable
Bump Test
Interval Adjust
Bump Test
Timeout Adjust

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General Operation
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).
The Enter button activates the backlight and initiates IR print.
In the presence of a gas concentration that
exceeds the low or high level threshold, the
instrument will enter an alarm screen. Alarm
detection in any of the instrument’s normal
operating screens – the battery life, peak, or
initiate print screens – will force 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 low or high alarm.
High Alarm Screen
These icons are in addition to the values and icons normally displayed in the
current monitoring screen. From this screen, the Mode button can toggle through
the menus.
Actions Available from Monitor Screen
Action Response
Mode button
press Go to Battery Life Remaining
Enter button
press Backlight turns on; Initiates IR print
Mode and
Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +
If security code > 0, go to Enter Security
Code
If security code on the screen is correct, go to
Zero Initiate (or Calibration screen for O2)
NOTE: In an over-range condition, the display will show a blinking “OR”. Any
over-range values in the event log or peaks will be truncated at the measurement
range of the sensor.

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Event Log
The GasBadge Plus stores alarm events in non-volatile memory. The last 15 gas
alarm events are stored with continuous-loop logging. The information stored for
each event is:
gas type cumulative alarm time prior to alarm event
peak exposure level (ppm or %) battery life remaining prior to alarm event
alarm duration in minutes/seconds relative time that alarm occurred.
Battery Life Remaining
The Battery Life Remaining screen
presents the battery life remaining in
months. The battery indicator will be
active to present the battery screen as low,
medium, or full. The Month Icon will be
active to indicate that this is the number of
months. The instrument will continue to
indicate the sensor type on the auxiliary
display and the Checkmark Indicator if
appropriate.
Battery Life Remaining Screen – Months
After 30 seconds, this screen will timeout and return to the Gas Monitoring screen.
Pressing the Mode button at this screen will scroll to the Peak Gas Reading screen.
When there are 31 days or less of battery life remaining, the battery life will be
displayed in days, and the Days Icon will replace the Months Icon. When there are
24 hours or less of battery life remaining, the battery life will be displayed in hours,
and the Clock Icon will replace the Months or Days Icon.
Battery Life Remaining Screen – Days (Left) and Hours (Right)

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Actions Available from the Battery Life Remaining Screen
Action Response
Mode button
press Go to Peak Gas Reading
Enter button
press Backlight turns on
Mode and Enter
buttons held
(3 sec.) +
If security code > 0, go to Enter Security
Code
If security code on the screen is correct, go
to Zero Initiate (or Calibration screen for O2)
30 second
timeout Go to Gas Monitoring screen
Gas alarm event Go to Gas Monitoring screen
When the instrument reaches the end of
its useful life, the word FAIL will
appear on the instrument’s display and
both the audible and visual alarms will
be activated; the unit should be
removed from service immediately.
The unit will remain in this alarm state
for 10 minutes; during this time, it will
no longer detect gas. After 10 minutes
in this alarm state, the words "call ISC"
will appear on the display and both the
audible and visual alarm will cease.
Battery Failure Screen
Actions Available from the Battery Failure Screen
Action Response
Mode button press No response
Enter button press No response
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Peak Reading
The Peak Gas Reading screen presents the peak reading since the last time the peak
was cleared. The peak reading will be 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 Mode button at this screen will scroll
back to the Gas Monitoring screen.
Pressing the Enter button on the Peak Gas Reading screen will clear the peak value.
On O2instruments, the depletion peak will be cleared to 20.9%.
NOTE: The GasBadge Plus 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
Actions Available from the Peak Reading Screen
Action Response
Mode button
press Go to Gas Monitoring Screen
Enter button
press Clears peak; backlight turns on
Mode and
Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +
If security code > 0, go to Enter Security Code
If security code on the screen is correct, go to
Zero Initiate (or Calibration screen for O2)
30 second
timeout Go to Gas Monitoring screen
Gas alarm event Go to Gas Monitoring screen

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Bump Test
The bump test screen allows the user to
initiate and perform a manual bump test of
the instrument using calibration gas. (This
screen will only be seen if the bump test
option is enabled in the configuration mode.)
After initiating the bump test by pressing the
Enter button at this screen, the user will
apply the calibration gas to the instrument as
described previously under Calibration.
Actions Available from the Bump Test Screen
Action Response
Enter button
press Initiate bump test.
Mode button
press Go to Peak Reading screen.
30 second
timeout Go to Gas Monitoring screen.
If the sensor responds to 50% of the
calibration gas value within the timeout
specified in the configuration mode the
instrument will pass the bump test.
If not, the instrument will fail the bump test
and a bump fault screen ("bF") will display as
shown here. The instrument is placed in
periodic alarm until it passes a bump test.
If the bump overdue alarm is enabled in the
configuration mode, this screen will appear on
the instrument and remain until a bump test of
the instrument is completed successfully.

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Actions Available from the Bump Overdue Alarm Screen(TCM)
Action Response
Mode button press Go to Bump Test Interval screen
Enter button press Toggle value between 0 and 1. (Default is
“0” = Bump Overdue Alarm disabled
30 second timeout Go to Gas Monitoring screen.
Bump Testing
IMPORTANT:A function or “bump” test, using a known concentration of
calibration gas, should be performed periodically based on instrument use,
exposure to gas, and environmental conditions. The frequency is best determined
by company policy or local regulatory agencies. If an instrument fails a function
or “bump” test, or, if it is dropped, submerged, or appears damaged, a full
calibration is recommended. The safest approach is to perform a function or
“bump” test prior to each day’s use. Industrial Scientific is not responsible for
establishing customer safety practices and policies.

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Configuration Mode
NOTE: For flowchart view of Configuration Mode, see pages 6 and 7.
Introduction
The configuration mode is used to change or set several options, as well as to zero
and calibrate the instrument. Gas alarm indications will occur in configuration
mode, with two exceptions: no alarms will occur during the zeroing/calibration
process, and gas alarms will not cause the menu flow to jump back to the Gas
Monitoring screen. The configuration screen is reached from the normal operating
screen by holding both buttons for three seconds at the Gas Monitoring screen.
Once in configuration mode, if the Mode and Enter buttons are both held for 3
seconds, the instrument will exit the configuration screen and return to the Gas
Monitoring screen. In addition, from anywhere within the configuration screens
(except during zeroing and calibration), the instrument will return to the Gas
Monitoring screen if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds.
Security Code
The Security Code screen is the first screen in the configuration mode. The default
security code is 000. If this is the stored value of the security code, the instrument
bypasses this screen and displays the Zero Initiate screen.
On entering the Enter Security Code
screen, the primary character display
will show the number ‘000’. All
characters of the primary display will
blink to indicate that they are ready to
change. Enter the security code by
pressing the Enter button. Momentary
presses of the Enter button will
increment the security code by one
count. Holding the Enter button for an
extended period will activate an
accelerated number increment.
Enter Security Code Screen
Once the correct code is reached, pressing the Mode button will navigate to the
next configuration screen which is the Zero Initiate (or, for O2 sensors, Cal Initiate)
screen. If the Mode button is pressed while the wrong code is displayed, the
instrument will leave the configuration screen and return to the Gas Monitoring
screen.

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Actions Available from the Enter Security Code Screen
Action Response
Mode button
press
If security code on screen is correct, go to
Zero Initiate (or Calibration screen for O2)
If security code on screen is incorrect, go to
Gas Monitoring screen
Enter button
press Increment display value
Mode and Enter
buttons held
(3 sec.) +Go to Gas Monitoring screen
30 second
timeout Go to Gas Monitoring screen
Zero Initiate (Toxic Sensors Only – For Oxygen, 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 will blink, signifying that zeroing will
begin if you press Enter. For Oxygen sensors, this screen will not be displayed.
Pressing the Mode button at this screen will navigate to the Days Since Calibration
screen.
While zeroing, the display will show the zero icon, the gas type, and a blinking
clock icon to show that this step will take some time. Once complete, the
instrument will show either a “Pass” or “Fail.”
Zero Initiate Screen Zeroing In Process

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Actions Available from the Zero Initiate Screen
Action Response
Mode button press Go to Days Since Calibration screen
Enter button press Go to Zero In Process
Mode and Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +Go to Gas Monitoring screen
30 second timeout Go to Gas Monitoring screen
Zeroing Failed
The Zeroing Failed screen is displayed as a
zero icon and a flashing warning icon. The
instrument will remain in periodic alarm (one
alarm burst every 15 seconds) while in this
condition, to attempt to conserve battery life.
From this screen you only have the option to
repeat the zeroing process by pressing the
Enter button.
Zeroing Failed Screen
NOTE: If the instrument is connected to the Cal Pluscalibration station while in
Zero Fail state, the alarms will NOT activate until the instrument is disconnected
from the bump/calibration station.
Actions Available from the Zeroing Failed Screen
Action Response
Mode button press No response
Enter button press Go to Zeroing In Process
Mode and Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +No response

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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 Go to Zero Initiate screen
Enter button press Go to Calibration screen
Mode and Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +Go to Gas Monitoring screen
5 second timeout Go to Calibration screen
Calibration
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 will flash, notifying you to press
Calibration Cup

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Enter to begin calibration.
Upon completion of calibration, the
instrument will beep once, and either Cal
Passed () or Cal Failed (!) will be
displayed along with the sensor span
reserve. If Cal Passed, pressing the
Mode button displays the Days Since
Last Calibration screen. If Cal Failed,
see Actions Available from Cal Failed
Screen chart.
Calibration 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.
On the Calibration screen, the Cal Gas bottle will flash, 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 will beep once and either Cal
Passed () or Cal Failed (!) will be displayed along with the sensor span reserve.
If Cal Passed, pressing the Mode button displays the Days Since Last Calibration
screen. If Cal Failed, see Actions Available from Cal Failed Screen chart.
Actions Available from the Calibration Screen
Action Response
Mode button press Go to Days Since Last Cal screen
Enter button press Begin calibration (Use flow rate of
0.5 LPM)
Mode and Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +Go to Gas Monitoring screen
5 second timeout Go to Gas Monitoring screen

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Sample Cal Passed () and Cal Failed (!) Screens
Actions Available from the Cal Passed () Screen
Action Cal Passed ()Response
Toxic Sensor Oxygen Sensor
Mode button press
Go to Days
Since Last Cal
screen
Go to Days
Since Last Cal
screen
Enter button press No response No response
Mode and Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +
Go to Gas
Monitoring
screen
Go to Gas
Monitoring
screen
Actions Available from the Cal Failed (!) Screen
Action Cal Failed (!) Response
Toxic Sensor Oxygen Sensor
Mode button press No response No response
Enter button press Go to Zeroing
In Process Go to Calibration
Mode and Enter buttons
held (3 sec.) +
Go to Zero
Initiate screen
Go to
Calibration
screen