LANDTEC SEM5000 User manual

SEM5000
Surface Emissions Monitor
OPERATING MANUAL
QED Environmental Systems, Inc.
2355 Bishop Circle West
Dexter, MI. 48130

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATEX WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................... 4
General Description ............................................................................................................................................... 5
User Interface ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Connections ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Display ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Navigation .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Using the SEM5000 ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Turning the instrument ON ................................................................................................................................ 9
Turning the instrument OFF ............................................................................................................................ 10
Using GPS ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
GPS Activation .............................................................................................................................................. 10
SEM5000 Set Up ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Field Calibration ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Air Test 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Gas Test 1 ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Air Test 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Gas Test 2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Air Test 3 ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Gas Test 3 ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Up Wind Test ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Down Wind Test ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Functions .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Data Save Options ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Delete Memory ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Concentration Measurement ...................................................................................................................... 22
Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Backlight and Contrast ................................................................................................................................. 23
Bluetooth ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

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Changing the Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Replacing the Water Trap Filter ....................................................................................................................... 27
Extendable Sample Probe Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 28
Replacing the Dust Filters ............................................................................................................................ 28
Replacing the Sample Tubing ........................................................................................................................... 30
Factory Calibration ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Instrument Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 34
Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Pump Error ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Restarting the Pump ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................................... 38
SEM5000 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 39
Appendix A – Safe Use of the Instrument ........................................................................................................... 40
Laser Radiation ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Other Precautions for Usage ........................................................................................................................... 40
Testing and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 40
Repair ............................................................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix B – Bluetooth Module Compliance ..................................................................................................... 41
United States .................................................................................................................................................... 41
Canada .............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Europe .............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Appendix C – EU Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................................... 43

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ATEX WARNINGS
Read the entire SEM5000 User Manual prior to operating the instrument
This warning is issued to ensure proper knowledge of the instrument’s operation.
Replacment of the battery must only be performed in non-hazardous areas
Do not charge the battery in hazardous areas
The charging of the batteries must be performed only in a safe place with the appropriate
external adapter
QED SEM-BC
.
Do not open the instrument
Only authorized personnel can open the instrument for maintenance and repair.
The opening of the instrument by unauthorized personnel will void the product warranty.
Maximum voltage Um < 15V
The maximum voltage that can be applied to the non-intrinsically safe connection facilities of
associated apparatus (battery charger) without invalidating the type of protection is 15 volts.
Antistatic Personal Protection Equipment
The operator shall be equipped with a complete antistatic Personal Protection Equipment
(PPE), in combination with conductive or dissipative ground, and shoes with a resistance
below 108Ω.
Do not connect the SEM5000 instrument, SEM5000 battery or SEM5000 battery charger
to other equipment
These devices are only designed to be used together in order to work properly and guarantee
the safety of the users.
Atex accessories
Use only the following accessories with the instrument SEM5000:
Ø Rechargeable battery pack lithium ion (PBLO.NNNN.YY 3,7V 4000mAh)
Code: 205014
Ø Battery charger (CCLO.NNNNN.YY)
Code: 100189
Ø Power supply (Um<15 volts)
Code: 423007

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SEM5000 is a digital gas detection instrument from QED Environmental Systems, Inc. The
intended use of the SEM5000 is the measurement of low concentrations of methane in the
field (Landfill surface emissions monitoring, leakage surveys of natural gas networks, control
pinpointing outside buildings, quantifying methane fluxes, and laboratory applications for gas
analysis).
The instrument is selective exclusively to methane, thanks to the patented Laser technology
inside. The SEM5000 delivers reliable and accurate measurement of methane concentrations,
even if the sample contains other gases or hydrocarbons. Due to its lightweight design and
modest size, the SEM5000 can be easily transported and is ideal for measuring methane
concentrations in the field, (landfills, site investigations or gas networks). Thanks to its
metrological sensitivity, accuracy, stability and response time, the SEM5000 is the perfect
instrument for the detection and quantification of methane emissions.
The single-dial function selector makes the SEM5000 easy to use and the large, back-lit LCD-
display provides easy to read menus and results. The SEM5000 has a measuring range covering
0 to 1,000,000 PPM (part per million) or 100% methane concentration. The SEM5000 also
offers a rapid response time, improving the efficiency and saving time. The exceptional
reactivity of the SEM5000 laser technology provides excellent results during field scans for
fugitive traces of methane. The noteworthy combination of high sensitivity and rapid response
deliver outstanding measurement quality. The SEM5000 is provided with integral GPS and
Bluetooth, eliminating the need for additional devices. The internal memory is capable of
storing up to 48 hours of scan data.
The SEM5000 is the perfect, easy-to-use instrument for accurately measuring and recording
methane concentrations during surface emissions monitoring.
The SEM 5000 exists in Atex version and has been certified with the intrinsic safety protection
mode and has obtained the following marking:
II 2 G Ex ib op is IIB T3 Gb -25°C<TA<+50°C
In hazardous environment the user must take care of the following standards EN 1127-1:2011
(Explosive atmospheres- Explosion prevention and protection - Basic concepts and
methodology) and CLC/TR 50404:2003 (“Electrostatics Code of practice for the avoidance of
hazards due to static electricity”).
ATTENTION:
The photos shown in this user manual are indicative.

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USER INTERFACE
Overview
Description
[A]
ON/OFF button + Backlight
[B]
Function button
[C]
Buzzer
[D]
Selector Dial
[E]
LED Alarm Lights and Impact Bumpers
[F]
Strap Connectors
A
B
C
D
E
F

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Connections
Display
Description
[A]
Gas Sample Inlet and
Water Trap Filter
Holder
[B]
Battery Charger/Data
Download Connector
DESCRIPTION
[A]
Pump Status/Save Location/GasTest Indicators
[B]
Audible Alarm Status
[C]
GPS Status
[D]
Battery Charge Status
[E]
Bluetooth (when connected to your PC, icon will change to
[F]
Percentage of Memory Used
[G]
Concentration Level of Sample
[H]
Test Status Indicator/Gas Threshold
[I]
Reading Type (ABS)/Gas Measured (CH4)/Scale of Measurement (PPM or %VOL)
A
B
A
B
C
D
E
G
H
I
F

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Navigation
Push the green selector dial and the menu will appear in the display window.
Use the selector dial to scroll through the available menu options.
Once you have identified your desired option, push the selector dial to confirm your
selection.
While the Option menu is active, the concentration value of the gas sample is shown in the
upper right-hand corner of the display. The exceedance threshold is displayed in the lower
right-hand corner of the display.
Select “ESC” to exit the Options menu.
Start Test
– Begin pre- scan span gas test
Stop Test
– Complete pre-scan span gas test
Select Gas 500/200/100
– Choose PPM value of exceedance threshold
ON/OFF Pump
– Start and stop pump
ON/OFF Buzzer
– Enable and disable audible exceedance alarm
ON/OFF GPS
– Enable and disable GPS
ON/OFF Log
– Start and stop auto save for scan data
Sel. Save Interval
– Select auto save interval, (1 second to 10 seconds)
Save Event
– Manually save an additional event during auto save
Delete Memory
– Clear all saved data
LCD Contrast
– Adjust display contrast
Manual Save
– Manually save readings during scan, (disables auto save)
ESC
– Exit Option menu

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USING THE SEM5000
Turning the instrument ON
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for few seconds, until the display is activated.
The start-up sequence includes several steps:
The Landtec Logo is displayed
Information about the version of the instrument firmware, serial number of the instrument,
next recommended calibration date is displayed
NOTE: If there is existing data stored in the instrument’s memory from a previous survey,
the message “DATA TO DOWNLOAD” will appear at the bottom of the screen.
The instrument will warm up. The warm up lasts approximately 20-30 seconds.
NOTE: The instrument’s functions are not available during the warm up period.
Once the warm up and calibration are complete, the four LED lights will blink and the alarm
will sound
A concentration level will be displayed. This is the actual measurement of methane in the
atmosphere. Naturally occurring methane levels in atmosphere are typically 2.5ppm
The SEM5000 is now ready to operate

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Press the Function button to turn off the pump.
An “X” will appear over the pump icon in the upper left corner to indicate that the pump is
off.
Turning the instrument OFF
To switch off the instrument, press and hold the ON/OFF button [A] for a few seconds.
A shut off message will appear on the display and will count down to shut off.
Using GPS
Upon start up, the GPS is not active. It must be activated prior to field calibration.
NOTE: Data is only acquired and saved when the GPS is active
GPS Activation
• Push the Selector dial to display the Option menu
• Use the Selector dial to scroll through options to ”ON/OFF GPS”
• Push the Selector dial to turn on the GPS
• Press the selector dial to confirm the selection. An “X” will appear over the GPS globe
icon at the top of the screen while it attempts to acquire a signal
• Once the signal has been acquired, the “X” over the GPS icon will be replaced by the
letters “GPS” with alternating blue and white dots at the corners of the icon
NOTE: GPS must be activated in order for the instrument to save any scan data