LDARtools phx42 User manual

phx42™ Manual
Rev. Date: October 15, 2019
Version
2.02
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Table of Contents
Welcome to the LDARtools Family ........................................... 1!
The Big Picture .......................................................................... 3!
Start-up Guide ........................................................................... 4!
Intended Use ................................................................................... 4!
Comprehensive List of phx42 Skills ................................................. 5!
External Parts .................................................................................. 6!
Connecting the Probe ...................................................................... 7!
Disconnecting the Probe .................................................................. 8!
Power Button ................................................................................... 8!
Power Button Indicators ................................................................... 9!
Filling the phx42 with Hydrogen ..................................................... 10!
Receiving After Shipping ............................................................... 11!
Charging the phx42 ....................................................................... 13!
Replacing the Probe Tip Filter ....................................................... 13!
FAQs while Monitoring ................................................................... 14!
phx42 App ............................................................................... 15!
phx42 Application .......................................................................... 15!
Starting the phx42 Application ....................................................... 15!
What’s in the phx42 Application ..................................................... 15!
Menu Options on phx42 Application .............................................. 16!
Firmware Updates ......................................................................... 16!
Setting a PPM Alarm ..................................................................... 18!
Igniting the phx42 .......................................................................... 18!
More about the 42App ................................................................... 18!
Manual Calibration ......................................................................... 20!
Creating Daily Calibration Reports ................................................ 21!
Daily Filter Detection ...................................................................... 21!
Application Error Codes ................................................................. 23!
Level 1 Repair Procedures ...................................................... 24!
Before You Begin ........................................................................... 24!
Requirements of Level One Certification ....................................... 24!
phx42 Level One Repair Tech Pledge ........................................... 25!
How to Take the Level One Certification Test ............................... 26!
Required Spare Parts .................................................................... 27!
Tool Kit Inventory ........................................................................... 27!
Weekly Probe Integrity Inspection ................................................. 28!
Probe Hose Construction ............................................................... 28!
Probe Repair Procedure ................................................................ 29!

Removing a Broken Probe Tip Filter .............................................. 37!
Identify phx42 Parts ....................................................................... 38!
Removing the phx42 Lid ................................................................ 38!
Reinstalling the phx42 Lid .............................................................. 38!
Replacing the Scrubber Media ...................................................... 39!
Glow disk Repair Procedure .......................................................... 41!
Opening & Closing the Flame Arrestor Assembly ......................... 43!
Replacing the Battery .................................................................... 43!
Replacing the Pumps ..................................................................... 43!
LDARtools Technical Support ................................................. 45!
User Login Information .................................................................. 46!
Add to Firewall Whitelist ................................................................ 47!
Technical Specifications .......................................................... 48!
phx42 Operating Parameters ......................................................... 49!
Certifications and Markings ........................................................... 50!
General Specifications ................................................................... 51!
Electrical Parameters ..................................................................... 51!
Battery and Charging ..................................................................... 51!
Design Characteristics ................................................................... 51!
Ease of Use and Safety Features .................................................. 51!
Electrostatic Requirements ............................................................ 52!
Special Conditions of Use .............................................................. 53!
Applicable Standards and Directives ............................................. 54!
Environmental Conditions Affecting Use ....................................... 56!
Chemical Exposure ........................................................................ 56!

1
Welcome to the
LDARtools Family
We are excited that you have chosen the phx42 as your VOC
analyzer. The phx42 is designed to work for you.
If you are not getting the results you want, we WANT TO HEAR
ABOUT IT—immediately.

2
LDARtools Technical
Support
At LDARtools, we want to ensure that you get the maximum performance from
all of the software and equipment that we offer. We have made every effort to
provide you with a comprehensive manual to assist you with using our products.
If you are having issues with any of our products, please contact us for assistance
right away.
For general questions, you can consult a member of LDARtools Technical
Support Team by emailing [email protected].
For equipment or software issues and before beginning any repair contact
LDARtools Technical Support Team by following these directions:
1. Do either:
a. Self-Check and Submit using the phx42 app.
b. Report an issue at LDARtools.com. Click Support,
login, then Report Hardware Issue.
Only use this method if the Self-Check option is not
possible.
2. If a confirmation email is not received within 30 minutes, please
email support ([email protected]).
3. Stand by for instructions from the LDARtools Technical
Support Team.
REMINDER: Equipment being shipped to LDARtools for repair must have a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) printed and in the box. Failure to do so
will result in extra processing and diagnostic expense and time. The only
exception would be written instructions from LDARtools Technical Support
Team.

3
The Big Picture

4
Start-up Guide
Intended Use
The phx42 analyzer can be used to safely collect data in Class 1, Division 1
hazardous locations. This includes:
• Refineries & Chemical plants
• Gas or oil pipelines
• Compressor and pump stations
• Oil field production facilities
• Anywhere VOCs are present
• Indoor and outdoor environments
The phx42 must be installed in a backpack while in hazardous locations.
• The phx42 should be upright in the pack with the north end (with probe port)
facing up.
• The phx42 must not share a pocket with any other items or tools.
• Backpack should fit snugly so the phx42 does not tilt away from the tech or tip
over. This can cause probe kinks.
Overnight equipment storage and calibration should be done indoors at or near room
ambient conditions (15-25 °C or 59-77 °F) with a maximum humidity of 85%.
Section
1

5
Comprehensive List of phx42 Skills
Normal Operations
1. Clean it
2. Power it ON/OFF
3. Know the end-of-day sleep mode procedure
4. Change Filter
5. Ignite it
6. Connect and Disconnect to the 42App or your Monitoring Software
7. Fill Hydrogen
8. Confirm that the Hydrogen Cap is in place
9. Attach unit to Charger
10. Confirm that the Charging Port Cover and Tether are in place
11. Take a PPM Reading
12. Initiate a self-check using Cal5.0 OR the 42App
13. Block the Probe tip during the self-check process
14. Calibrate using Cal5.0 OR Manually Calibrate
15. Report issues to LDARtools using the Customer Portal (if there is no Level 1
Technician on-site)
16. Perform the Probe Integrity Inspection (weekly)
Level 1 Certified Operations
1. Verify that you have most current version of phx42 Manual
2. Receive it after shipping
3. Initiate the Prepare-to-Ship Wizard
4. Update the 42App firmware
5. Set a PPM Alarm
6. Set a Response Factor other than 1
7. Troubleshoot issue with LDARtools Customer Support
8. Repair a Probe
9. Remove broken probe tip filter
10. Replace Scrubber filter medium*
11. Replace the Glow Disk*
12. Replace the Battery*
13. Replace a Pump*
14. Collect Inspection records with the Basic Survey Mode
*Only after reporting an issue on the customer support portal.

6
External Parts
l The connection end (north end) contains the following:
A. Hydrogen fill port/H2
Quick Fill
B. Charging
port/Charging port
cover and tether*
C. Bluetooth® antenna
D. Probe port
l Side panels contains the following:
E. Scrubber (west end)
F. Power button (west end)
G. The FID exhaust
(flame arrestor end cap assembly) is located on the side of the enclosure (east end).
l The phx42 enclosure
o Enclosure is a two-part (lid and base) aluminum housing with a serial number on top. It also
has important manufacturer information and certification labeling at the bottom.
TECH TIP: If the H2 Quick Fill Cover or the Charging Port Cover are EVER missing, you should not
take the phx42 into a hazardous location.
*Pictures of the charging port with the cover removed are available in the charging section.
F
A
C
E
G
B
B
D

7
Connecting the Probe
1. Align the quick disconnect (A), which is attached to probe hose (B),
with the probe port (C).
2. Snap the quick disconnect into the probe port.
REMINDER: The probe and a probe tip filter should be connected to the phx42 before
igniting the device (unless performing filter detection calibration).
Never operate the phx42 pumps without a filter in place. Do not remove the filter on a
running phx42.
FAQ
Can I use an extension/other probe on the phx42?
Any device certified for use in hazardous environments using modern standards is done so
with accessories defined or attached. The phx42 was certified with the basic probe. You
should consult your safety department for a hazard assessment before using a different
probe.
Any extension should not exceed 20ft of tubing with minimum ID of 1/8”. The tubing in the
standard probe is 1/16” and cannot be used as a base for an extension probe. The extension
probe should utilize the same filters as the standard probe.
Why is the probe handle so heavy?
The probe handle was made from stainless steel to comply with the applicable safety
standards.
TECH TIP: When using the probe, a few basic points should be kept in mind while using it daily:
1. When moving from place to place and not actively using the probe for inspections, the probe
handle should be attached to the backpack so that it isn’t accidentally dropped.
2. When using the probe, pay attention to the probe hose and avoid snagging or pulling on it.
This can place undue stress on the connections and potentially cause a leak.
3. Be mindful of the probe filter and tip. Dropping the probe onto the filter or prying with the
probe tip can potentially break the filter and either lodge plastic in the fitting at the end of the
probe or cause leaks at the filter interface.
4. Never mar or scratch the center of the Leur lock fitting where the sealing is occurring. Doing
so will lead to leaks and repairs of the probe.
5. Make sure the phx42 is oriented in the backpack so that the probe connection is not pinched,
or kinked while being used.
A
C