LION GASTRAINER SYSTEM User manual

GASTRAINER
™
SYSTEM
[ USER’S MANUAL
Original User Manual
04/19

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1. WHAT IS THE GASTRAINER™?.......................................................................................... 2
2. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 3
3. GASTRAINER SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 4
4. USING YOUR GASTRAINER................................................................................................ 6
4.1. GasSource Emitters........................................................................................................6
4.1–1. Positioning......................................................................................................6
4.1–2. Operation .......................................................................................................7
4.1–3. Charging ........................................................................................................8
4.2. Student Unit...................................................................................................................9
4.2–1. Operation .......................................................................................................9
4.2–2. Measuring....................................................................................................10
4.2–3. Viewing Maximum and Minimum Measured Values On the Student Unit..........10
4.2–4. Turning Off the Student Unit’s Power..............................................................11
4.2–5. Battery Level Indicator...................................................................................12
4.2–6. Charging ......................................................................................................12
4.3. Instructor Unit ..............................................................................................................13
4.3–1. Operation .....................................................................................................13
4.3–2. Maximum and Minimum Measured Values — Instructor Unit..........................15
4.3–3. Adjusting the Student Unit Values Manually....................................................16
4.3–4. Setting Simulated Emitter Gas .......................................................................17
4.3–5. Turning Off the Instructor Unit’s Power ...........................................................17
4.3–6. Battery Level Indicator...................................................................................18
4.3–7. Charging ......................................................................................................18
5. SETTING ALARMS, CHANNEL, AND LANGUAGE............................................................... 19
5.1. Entering Setup Menu on the Instructor Unit ...................................................................20
5.2. Setting Low Alarm Values (A1) ......................................................................................20
5.3. Setting High Alarm Values (A2)......................................................................................21
5.4. Setting the Language and Channel ...............................................................................21
5.5. Accepting or Declining Settings on the Student Unit.......................................................22
6. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 23
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................... 24
8. WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 26
9. CONTACT INFORMATION................................................................................................. 28
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1. WHAT IS THE GASTRAINER™?
The GasTrainer was developed to safely simulate situations in which the use
of a four-gas meter would be required. The GasTrainer can simulate gas
leaks/clouds without the hazards of using potentially lethal gases. Instead,
electronic transmitters (GasSource emitters) are positioned and used to simulate
a gas leak. By varying the position of the emitters and adjusting the settings, it is
possible to simulate a variety of HazMat situations, ranging from small leaks
to large vapor clouds.
The trainee’s gas meter (Student Unit) measures the signal strength of the
emitters that simulate one of four possible gases. An alarm sounds if the measured
value exceeds the preset alarm value. Two separate alarm levels can be set by the
instructor per gas; one minimum level and one maximum level. The instructor
simultaneously receives the same alarm signal if one of the alarm values is
exceeded on the Student Unit.
The GasSource emitters automatically simulate one gas at a time. The Instructor’s
Unit can be used to manually adjust and incorporate the other three gases into the
simulation. The Student Unit and Instructor Unit communicate with each other using
a wireless link. The Student Units will respond to the Instructor Unit’s settings for
both the default and manually adjusted gases.
The system is capable of simulating four different types of gas:
• Explosive gas (%LEL)
• Oxygen (%O2)
• Carbon Monoxide (ppm CO)
• Hydrogen Sulde (ppm H2S)
The set consists of:
• 1 GasTrainer Instructor Unit
• 1 GasTrainer Student Unit
• 3 GasTrainer GasSource Emitters
• 1 Detachable Sampling Wand
• 1 AC/DC Power Supply
• 1 DC Power Splitter Cable
• 1 User Manual

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2. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The GasTrainer™system is a simulation training system. The system
CAN NOT be used as a real gas meter. The GasTrainer does not detect
actual gas, it detects simulated gas readings in the form of ultrasonic signals.
DO NOT use the system in an environment in which you suspect
that there may actually be a potentially explosive mix of gases!
• The system is not waterproof. Do not expose the system to moisture or to
places where re extinguishing materials are used. Contact with water may
permanently damage the system and void the warranty.
• Do not use the system if the casing or cables have been damaged and you
suspect a potential risk for the instructor or trainee. In that event, contact the
manufacturer and have the system repaired.
• If not in use, unplug the battery charger from the power supply.
• When not in use, it is recommended that the set be stored in the supplied
carrying case to ensure proper protection of the system.

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3. GASTRAINER™SPECIFICATIONS
GasTrainer − GasSource Emitter
Casing Material Aluminum
Transmission
Point Materials ABS, aluminum
Range (high setting) 26 ft (7.9 m) (10% LEL)
Range (low setting) 16 ft (4.9 m) (10% LEL)
Battery 7.2V / 700mAh NiMH
Usable Life Approx. 20 hours (fully charged)*
Length of Wires Approx. 1.5 ft (.05 m) (base − transmission point)
Approx. 3 ft (.09 m) (transmission points)
Dimensions of
Transmission Points
2" x 1.25" x 1" (5 x 3 x 3 cm)
Dimensions of
Signal Unit
4.33" x 2.25" x 1.4" (11 x 6 x 4 cm)
Weight 13.75 oz (389.81 g)
*New NiMH batteries need to be charged and used two to three times
before they reach full capacity. Therefore, it is possible that the usable life
of the battery is signicantly shorter during the rst charge/use cycles.

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GasTrainer™− Student and Instructor Units
Casing Material ABS, PMMA
Material of
Display Window Polycarbonate
Display Graphic 122 x 32 pixels, white/blue
ALARM
Optical and
Audible
Slow and fast alarm, user congurable
Low battery power
Max. Distance from
Instructor Unit
Approx. 115 ft. (35.1 m) in open space
Radio Frequency 914.5 MHz
Transmitting Power 1 mW
Battery 7.2V / 700mAh NiMH
Usable Life Approx. 8 hours (fully charged)*
Dimensions 6.3" x 3.3" x 1.2" (16 x 8 x 3 cm)
Weight 9.5 oz (269.32 g)
MEASURING RANGE
%LEL 0–100 in increments of 1
%O2 0–25.5 in increments of 0.1
ppm H2S0–200 in increments of 1
ppm CO 0–500 in increments of 1
GasTrainer Battery Charger
Casing Material ABS
Supply Voltage 100–240V AC 50/60Hz 0.5A max
Number of Channels 5 (using the splitter cable)
Charging Time
700mAh battery Maximum 4 hours
Weight 4.25 oz (120.49 g)
*New NiMH batteries need to be charged and used two to three times
before they reach full capacity. Therefore, it is possible that the usable life
of the battery is signicantly shorter during the rst charge/use cycles.

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4. USING YOUR GASTRAINER™
4.1. GASSOURCE EMITTERS
The emitters create the source of the simulated gas leak. In order to control the
size of the cloud, all emitters are equipped with a eld strength selector switch,
allowing the range to be set.
4.1–1. POSITIONING
Position one or more emitters in the
area in which the gas cloud is to be simulated.
The control unit can be hidden out of sight. Providing that the Student Unit is
receiving information from emitters, the smaller transmission points can be
positioned inconspicuously.
The best effects are achieved when all three emitters are positioned in such a way
that they combine to form a circle around the gas cloud to be detected. Adjust the
height, angle, and direction of the transmission points to create a variety of gas leak
scenarios. Practice various congurations to determine which scenarios work best
for your training applications. See Figure 1 below.
FIGURE 1: POSITION THE GASSOURCE EMITTERS IN A CIRCLE FOR THE BEST RESULTS

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4.1–2. OPERATION
The controls and indicators on the emitter can be found on the rear of the unit.
See Figure 2 below:
1POWER INDICATOR (RED)
2CHARGER INDICATOR
(GREEN)
3HIGH SETTING
(LARGE GAS CLOUD)
4LOW SETTING
(SMALL GAS CLOUD)
5CHARGING CONNECTOR
6POWER SWITCH
1. Turn the emitter’s power on by pressing the left side toggle switch upwards (6).
The power indicator (1) will ash, and the signal will begin emitting. The power
indicator light will continue to ash as long as the unit is in operation.
2. Select the eld strength of the emitter by toggling the right side switch (3)
up for the “High” setting or down (4) for the “Low” setting.
a. The “High” setting (toggle switch [3] in the upward position toward the
large cloud icon) has a range of approximately 26 ft. (7.9 m) (10% LEL)
in an open space.
b. The “Low” setting (toggle switch [4] in the downward position toward the
small cloud icon) has a range of approximately 16 ft. (4.9 m) (10% LEL)
in an open space.
c. These ranges are greatly dependent on reections in the area. It is
therefore possible for the range to vary in the vicinity of obstacles
or to vary between training locations with hard ooring surfaces
(such as concrete) or soft ooring surfaces (such as carpet).
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3. When the training evolution is completed, push the left hand toggle switch (6)
downward to turn off the emitter unit. The indicator (1) will stop ashing and the
emitter unit will stop sending a signal.
4. The emitter is not equipped with a dedicated battery indicator. However, when
the battery is empty, the power indicator (1) will stay continuously lit. The
emitter will not operate consistently and the battery will need to be recharged
in order for the unit to function properly.
4.1–3. CHARGING
1. Connect the emitter’s charging connector (5) to the battery charger and plug the
wall adaptor in the wall outlet.
2. The emitter will then be switched off automatically, regardless of the position
of the on-off switch. The green charging indicator will start blinking. When the
battery is full, the charging indicator will stay continuously lit.
3. If the battery is completely empty before recharging, the device will start a
trickle charge cycle to prevent battery damage. The green charging indicator
will stay lit. Leave the charger connected. The charger will safely recover the
battery. After approximately four to six hours, the battery will be fully charged.
4. A normal, full charging cycle will take approximately four hours. The charging
circuit continuously monitors the battery status and switches to trickle charge
once the battery is fully charged.
5. LION recommends charging all the emitters at the same time as the Instructor
Unit and Student Unit in order to have a fully charged set. The range of an
emitter can become signicantly shorter when the batteries are low or empty and
the emitter’s battery will need to be charged before continuing with the training.

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4.2. STUDENT UNIT
4.2–1. OPERATION
The Student Unit is operated by means of a single button, controlling all functions
of the gas meter. It features visual and audible alarms and includes an optional
sampling wand.
Connectors, controls and indicators of the Student Unit:
• (1) Measuring sensor
• (2) Sampling wand connector
• (3) Optical alarm & charger
indicator (front)
• (4) Optical alarm (top)
• (5) LCD display
• (6) Power button
• (7) Charger connector
1. Turn on the Student Unit by briey
pressing the Power button located on
the front of the Unit.
a. The device will switch itself on
and display a brief visual signal and
sound a short beep.
b. The device will start up and after
a brief interval, show the LION
logo on the display (Figure 3).
c. The device will then automatically
switch to measuring mode.
2. Four measurements are shown on the LCD display (Figure 4):
a. Lower Explosion Limit (%LEL)
b. Oxygen (%O2)
c. Hydrogen Sulde (ppm H2S)
d. Carbon Monoxide (ppm CO)
3. The wireless communication
channel and internal battery
level icons are also displayed
on the right.
FIGURE 4: MEASURING MODE DISPLAY
FIGURE 3: CONTROLS FOR THE STUDENT UNIT

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4.2–2. MEASURING
1. The Student Unit can then be used to “search” for gases in the same manner
as a normal gas meter.
2. The meter will display a reading if the user enters the area of range of an
emitter or if the Instructor manually changes a value.
3. If one of the measurements exceeds the preset rst alarm level (A1)
the meter will give an alarm signal. The visual alarms will ash red and
a sound will be emitted.
4. If one of the measurements exceeds the second preset alarm level (A2) the
meter will give a fast alarm signal. The visual alarms will ash red rapidly and a
fast audible alarm will be transmitted.
5. The textual icon of the gas that is triggering the alarm will blink to indicate
the cause of the alarm. The alarm will continue as long as the measurement
exceeds the preset alarm level.
6. The supplied sampling wand can be used to take spot measurements. The built-in
default sensor/detector is automatically deactivated when the sampling wand
is connected to the Student Unit’s connector (2). Measurements will then only be
taken using the wand.
4.2–3. VIEWING MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM MEASURED VALUES ON
THE STUDENT UNIT
1. Press and release the Power button briey to view the maximum measured
values on the display.
a. The meter will show the maximum measured values on the display
(Figure 5) and then automatically switch back to measuring mode
after six seconds.
2. To delete the maximum values, press and hold the Power button
for two seconds.
a. The maximum measured values will be deleted. After six seconds, the
Student Unit will automatically switch back to measuring mode.

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FIGURE 5: MAXIMUM VALUES DISPLAY FIGURE 6: MINIMUM VALUES DISPLAY
3. Press the Power button twice briey to view the minimum measured oxygen
value on the display.
a. The meter will show the minimum measured oxygen value on the display
(Figure 6), and then automatically switch back to measuring mode after
six seconds.
4. To delete the minimum oxygen value, press and hold the Power button
for two seconds.
a. The minimum measured Oxygen value will be deleted. After six seconds,
the Student Unit will automatically switch back to measuring mode.
4.2–4. TURNING OFF THE STUDENT UNIT’S POWER
1. While in measuring mode, press and hold the Power button for four seconds
and the LION logo will appear on the display. The device will give a brief signal,
both audible and visual. After the button is released the device will turn off.
a. Make sure the unit is NOT displaying MAX or MIN as seen in Figures 5 & 6.
If so, pressing and holding the power button will only delete those values and
not turn off the Student Unit.

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FIGURE 7: BATTERY INDI-
CATOR SYMBOLS
ABATTERY FULLY CHARGED B BATTERY HALF CHARGED, RECHARGE NOT REQUIRED
C LOW BATTERY, RECHARGE TO AVOID DAMAGE
4.2–5. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
The battery level is shown in the bottom right corner of the display. Figure 7
explains the meanings of the symbols. When the battery is empty, the device
gives two short signals (visual and audible) every 30 seconds to indicate that the
battery needs to be recharged. Finish the training exercise and recharge the unit.
If the battery power becomes too low, the device will switch itself off automatically,
in order to prevent damage to the battery.
4.2–6. CHARGING
1. Connect the unit’s charger connector (7) to the battery charger and plug the
wall adaptor in the wall outlet.
2. If the device was powered on, it will be switched off automatically. The front
green charging indicator (3) will start blinking. When the battery is full, the
charging indicator will stay lit continuously.
3. When a battery is completely empty before recharging, the device will start a
trickle charge cycle to prevent battery damage. The green charging indicator will
stay lit. Leave the charger connected and the charger will safely recover the
battery. After four to six hours the battery will be fully charged.
4. A normal full charging cycle for a non-depleted battery is approximately
four hours.
5. The charging circuit continuously monitors the battery status and switches
to trickle charge when the battery is fully charged.
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FIGURE 8: CONTROLS FOR THE INSTRUCTOR UNIT
FIGURE 9: MEASURING MODE DISPLAY
4.3. INSTRUCTOR UNIT
4.3–1. OPERATION
The Instructor Unit is operated by means of four buttons. It features the same visual
and audible alarms as the Student Unit. The Instructor Unit is used to monitor what
the Student Unit is reading, and to adjust settings for the Student Unit, including
alarm levels, type of gas being measured, and type of gas being manually adjusted.
Most system settings are made via the Instructor Unit which sends them to the
Student Unit via a wireless link.
Connector, controls and indicators of the Instructor Unit:
• (1) Visual alarm and
charger indicator (top)
• (2) Optical alarm (front)
• (3) LCD display
• (4) Power button
• (5) Charger connector
• (6) Mode button
• (7) Up button
• (8) Down button
1. To turn on the Instructor unit, press
the Power button (4) briey.
a. The device will switch itself on
and display a brief visual signal
and a short beep. The device
will then start up and briey
show the LION logo on the
display (Figure 8).
b. The device will then
automatically switch to
measuring mode.
2. Four measurements are shown:
a. Lower Explosion Limit (%LEL)
b. Oxygen (%O2)
c. Hydrogen Sulde (ppm H2S)
d. Carbon Monoxide (ppm CO)

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3. The emitter symbol, seen next to %LEL in Figure 9, shows which
measurement is responding to the electronic GasSource emitters.
a. The arrow symbol, shown at “%O2” in Figure 9, shows which
measurement is currently selected to be adjustable manually using
the up (7) and down (8) buttons.
b. The wireless communication channel and internal battery level are
shown on the right.
c. The Instructor Unit will continuously search for a Student Unit on the
selected channel.
d. If a Student Unit is present, the Student Unit indicator will show on the
upper left side of the display (Figure 9). The battery under the indicator
gives information about the Student Unit’s battery level. If no Student Unit
is present, neither the Student Unit indicator nor the Student Unit battery
symbol will show on the display.

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4.3–2. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM MEASURED VALUES − INSTRUCTOR UNIT
1. Press the Power button (4) briey to show the maximum measured values preset
on the linked Student Unit located on the display.
a. The meter will show the maximum measured values on the display
(Figure 10) and then automatically switch back to measuring mode
after six seconds.
2. To delete the maximum measured
Student Unit values, press and
hold the Power button (4) for two
seconds when the maximum
measured values are shown.
a. The maximum measured values
will be deleted. After six
seconds, the Student Unit will
automatically switch back to
measuring mode.
3. Press the Power button(4) twice
briey to show the minimum
Student Unit measured oxygen value
on the display.
a. The meter will show the minimum measured oxygen value on the display
(Figure 11), and then automatically switch back to measuring mode after
six seconds.
4. To delete the minimum measured Student Unit oxygen value, press and hold
the Power button (4) for two seconds when the maximum measured values
are shown.
a. The minimum measured oxygen value will be deleted. After six seconds,
the Student Unit will automatically switch back to measuring mode.
FIGURE 10: MAXIMUM VALUES DISPLAY
FIGURE 11: MINIMUM VALUES DISPLAY

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4.3–3. ADJUSTING THE STUDENT UNIT VALUES MANUALLY
The Instructor may wish to enhance the realism of the training exercise by
unexpectedly elevating gas measurements to test the trainee’s skills.
1. Press the Mode button (6) briey to switch the solid arrow between the
three gases not being simulated by the emitters. The arrow is selecting
oxygen in Figure 9.
a. After each press, the arrow will move to the next gas. The gas being
measured by the emitters can only be adjusted on the Instructor Unit.
2. Use the up (7) and down (8) buttons to adjust the level of the selected
measurement to the desired level.
a. The level will quickly increase/decrease in full increments of the last digit;
e.g., 1011 %LEL or 20.921 %O2. Holding the up or down button will
increase/decrease the number.
3. The range of the four measurements:
a. %LEL: 0–100 in increments of 1
b. %O2: 0–25.5 in increments of 0.1
c. ppm H2S: 0–200 in increments of 1
d. ppm CO: 0–500 in increments of 1

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4.3–4. SETTING SIMULATED EMITTER GAS
1. Press and hold the mode button (6) for at least two seconds.
a. The display will now show “Set ”. See Figure 12. The emitter symbol
in front of “%LEL” indicates that the Student Unit is detecting “%LEL” from
the emitters.
2. Select the gas to be simulated by the emitters by briey pressing the mode
button (6).
a. After each press, the emitter symbol will move to the next measurement.
3. Pressing the up or down arrow will change the measurement mode between
the low (L) and high (H) measurement settings.
a. The low setting caps the maximum display value at 1/3 of the normal
range. This is useful when conducting low exposure training in a small
closed environment.
b. The high setting uses the entire display range of the student unit.
4. When the gas to be simulated has
the “Set ” to the right of it:
briey press the Power button
(4) to set the gas and go back to
measuring mode.
4.3–5. TURNING OFF THE INSTRUCTOR UNIT’S POWER
1. While in measuring mode, press and hold the Power button for four seconds
and the LION logo will appear on the display. The device will give a brief signal,
visual and auditory, and will shut off when the button is released.
a. Make sure the unit is NOT displaying MAX, MIN, SET A1, SET A2, or
SET . If so, pressing and holding the power button will only delete those
values and will not turn off the Unit.
FIGURE 12: SET TRANSMITTER

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FIGURE 13: BATTERY IN-
DICATOR SYMBOLS (ALSO
ON PAGE 11)
ABATTERY FULLY CHARGED BBATTERY HALF CHARGED, RECHARGE NOT REQUIRED
CLOW BATTERY, RECHARGE TO AVOID DAMAGE
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4.3–6. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
The battery level is shown in the bottom right corner of the display. Figure 13
explains the meanings of the symbols. When the battery is empty, the device gives
two short signals (visual and audible) every 30 seconds to indicate that the battery
needs to be recharged. Complete the training exercise, and then recharge the unit.
If the battery power becomes too low, the device will switch itself off automatically
in order to prevent damage to the battery.
4.3–7. CHARGING
1. Connect unit’s charger connector (5) to the battery charger and plug the wall
adaptor in the wall outlet.
2. If the device was powered on, it will be switched off automatically. The front
green charging indicator (1) will start blinking. When the battery is full, the
charging indicator will stay lit continuously.
3. When a battery is completely empty before recharging, the device will start a
trickle charge cycle to prevent battery damage. The green charging indicator
will stay lit. Leave the charger connected and the charger will safely recover
the batter. After four to six hours the battery will be fully charged.
4. A normal full charging cycle for a non-depleted battery is approximately
four hours.
5. The charging circuit continuously monitors the battery status and switches
to trickle charge when the battery is fully charged.