MSA SOLARIS User manual

Solaris®
MultiGas Detector
Operating Manual
Détecteur MultiGaz
Solaris®
Manuel d’exploitation
Detector Multigas
Solaris®
Manual de Operación
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(L) Rev 2 10046201

Solaris®
MultiGas Detector
Operating Manual
In North America, to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-2222
To contact MSA International, dial 1-412-967-3354 or 1-800-MSA-7777
© MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2005 - All Rights Reserved
This manual is available on the internet at www.msanet.com
Manufactured by
MSA INSTRUMENT DIVISION
P.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230
(L) Rev 2 10046201

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THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL
HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece
of complex equipment, this instrument will perform as designed only if it is used and serv-
iced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE, IT COULD FAIL TO
PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR
SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product are
voided if the product is not used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this
manual. Please protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our cus-
tomers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional infor-
mation relative to use or service.
""WARNING

Table of Contents
Chapter 1,
Instrument Safety and Certifications . . . . . .1-1
" WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Safety Limitations and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Date of Instrument Manufacture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Electronic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Chapter 2,
Using the Solaris Multigas Detector . . . . . . .2-1
Turning ON the Solaris Multigas Detector . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Last Cal Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Cal Due Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Instrument Alarm Bypass Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Fresh Air Set Up Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
" WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Figure 2-1. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Battery Life Indicator (FIGURE 2-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Battery Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Sensor Missing Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Calibration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Measuring Gas Concentrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Combustible gases (% LEL) (FIGURE 2-2) . . . . . . . . .2-6
Figure 2-2. Instrument in LEL Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Oxygen Measurements (% O2) (FIGURE 2-3) . . . . . .2-8
Figure 2-3. Instrument in Oxygen Alarm . . . . . . . . .2-8
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Toxic Gas Measurements (FIGURE 2-4) . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
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Solaris Multigas Detector Equipped with an
NO2 Sensor Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Figure 2-4. Instrument in Toxic Gas Alarm . . . . . . .2-9
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Figure 2-5. Instrument in NO2Gas Alarm
(NO2 Versions Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Safe LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Operating Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Viewing Optional Displays (FIGURE 2-6) . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Figure 2-6. Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Peak Readings (PEAK) (FIGURE 2-7) . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Minimum Readings (MIN) (FIGURE 2-8) . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Figure 2-7. PEAK Readings on the Display . . . . .2-13
Figure 2-8. MIN Reading on the Display . . . . . . . .2-13
Short Term Exposure Limits (STEL) (FIGURE 2-9) . .2-14
To Reset the STEL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Figure 2-9. Exposure Page with STEL Alarm . . . .2-14
Time Weighted Average (TWA) (FIGURE 2-10) . . . .2-15
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Figure 2-10. Exposure Page with TWA Alarm . . . .2-15
To Reset the TWA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Time Display (FIGURE 2-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Date Display (FIGURE 2-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Turning OFF the Solaris Multigas Detector . . . . . . . . .2-17
Figure 2-11 Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Figure 2-12. Date Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Chapter 3,
Setting up the Solaris Multigas Detector . . .3-1
Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Table 3-1. Battery Capacity Reductions
Expected at Colder Temperatures . . . . . . . . .3-1
Battery Charging (Lithium Ion Battery version only) . .3-1
To Charge the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Battery Replacement (Alkaline Battery Version Only) .3-2
Changing Instrument Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
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"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Figure 3-1. Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Accessing the Instrument Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Chapter 4,
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Calibrating the Solaris Multigas Detector . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Table 4-1. Autocalibration and Required
Calibration Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
To Calibrate the Solaris Multigas Detector
(FIGURE 4-1): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Figure 4-1. Calibration Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Figure 4-2. Zero Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Figure 4-3. CAL Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Autocalibration Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Chapter 5,
Warranty and Live Maintenance Procedures 5-1
MSA Portable Instrument Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Cleaning and Periodic Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Live Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Sensor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Chapter 6,
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Table 6-1. Certifications (see instrument label to
determine applicable approval) . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Table 6-2. Instrument Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
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Table 6-3. COMBUSTIBLE GAS - Typical
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Table 6-4. COMBUSTIBLE GAS - Cross
Reference Factors for Solaris
General-Purpose Calibration Using
Calibration Cylinder (P/N 10045035)
Set to 58% LEL Pentane Simulant . . . . . . . . .6-2
Table 6-5. Combustible Gas - Cross Reference
Factors for Solaris FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Table 6-6. OXYGEN - Typical Performance
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
6-7. CARBON MONOXIDE (appropriate
models only) - Typical Performance
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Table 6-8. CARBON MONOXIDE - Cross
Reference Factors for Solaris Calibration
Using Calibration Cylinder (P/N 10045035) . .6-6
Table 6-9. HYDROGEN SULFIDE (appropriate
models only) - Typical Performance
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Table 6-10. HYDROGEN SULFIDE - Cross
Reference Factors for Solaris Calibration
Using Calibration Cylinder (P/N10045035) . .6-7
Table 6-11. Nitrogen (Appropriate Models Only)
Dioxide Typical Performance Specifications .6-8
Table 6-12. Nitrogen Dioxide (Appropriate
Models Only) Cross Reference Factors for
Solaris Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Chapter 7,
Replacement and Accessory Parts . . . . . . . .7-1
Table 7-1. Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Table 7-2. Accessory Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Table 7-3. Accessory Parts List
(NO2Versions Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Figure 7-1. Replacement Parts (see Table 7-1) . . . .7-4
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Chapter 1,
Instrument Safety and Certifications
The Solaris Multigas Detector is for use by trained and qualified
personnel. It is designed to be used when performing a hazard
assessment to:
• Assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases
and vapors
• Determine the appropriate gas and vapor monitoring needed for a
workplace.
The Solaris Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect:
• Combustible gases and certain combustible vapors
• Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres
• Specific toxic gases for which a sensor is installed.
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• Check calibration before each day's use and adjust
if necessary.
• Check calibration more frequently if exposed to
silicone, silicates, lead-containing compounds,
hydrogen sulfide, or high contaminant levels.
• Recheck calibration if unit is subjected to physical
shock.
• Use only to detect gases/vapors for which a sensor
is installed.
• Do not use to detect combustible dusts or mists.
• Make sure adequate oxygen is present.
• Do not block sensors.
• Have a trained and qualified person interpret
instrument readings.
• Do not recharge Li ION battery in a combustible
atmosphere.
• Do not replace alkaline batteries in a combustible
atmosphere.
• Do not alter or modify instrument.
INCORRECT USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
""WARNING

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Safety Limitations and Precautions
Carefully review the following safety limitations and precautions before
placing this instrument in service:
• The Solaris Multigas Detector is designed to:
• Detect gases and vapors in air only
• Detect only specified toxic gases for which a sensor is
installed.
• Perform the following check before each day's use to verify proper
instrument operation:
• Calibration check (see Calibration Check section). Adjust
calibration if the readings are not within the specified limits.
• Check calibration more frequently if the unit is subjected to
physical shock or high levels of contaminants. Also, check
calibration more frequently if the tested atmosphere contains the
following materials, which may desensitize the combustible gas
sensor and reduce its readings:
• Organic silicones
• Silicates
• Lead-containing compounds
• Hydrogen sulfide exposures over 200 ppm or exposures
over 50 ppm for one minute.
• The minimum concentration of a combustible gas in air that can
ignite is defined as the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL). A combustible
gas reading of "100" or “5.00” indicates the atmosphere is above
100% LEL or 5.00% CH4, respectively, and an explosion hazard
exists. In such cases, the instrument LockAlarm feature activates.
Move away from contaminated area immediately.
• Do not use the Solaris Multigas Detector to test for combustible or
toxic gases in the following atmospheres as this may result in
erroneous readings:
• Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres
• Reducing atmospheres
• Furnace stacks
• Inert environments
• Atmospheres containing combustible airborne mists/dusts.

• Do not use the Solaris Multigas Detector to test for combustible
gases in atmospheres containing vapors from liquids with a high
flash point (above 38°C, 100°F) as this may result in erroneously
low readings.
• Do not block sensor openings as this may cause inaccurate
readings. Do not press on the face of the sensors, as this may
damage them and cause erroneous readings. Do not use
compressed air to clean the sensor holes, as the pressure may
damage the sensors.
• Allow sufficient time for unit to display accurate reading. Response
times vary based on the type of sensor being utilized (see Chapter
6, "Performance Specifications").
• All instrument readings and information must be interpreted by
someone trained and qualified in interpreting instrument readings
in relation to the specific environment, industrial practice and
exposure limitations.
• Do not recharge lithium ion battery or replace alkaline batteries in a
hazardous area. Use only battery chargers made available by MSA
for use with this instrument; other chargers may damage the
battery pack and the unit. Dispose of batteries in accordance with
local health and safety regulations.
• Do not alter this instrument; otherwise, damage may result.
• Use of the GalaxyTM Automated Test System is an alternate MSHA-
approved method for calibrating MSHA-approved Solaris
instruments.
• Use only calibration gas that is 2.5% Methane with an accuracy of
+5% when calibrating MSHA-approved Solaris instruments.
• The maximum acceptable user-settable (password protected)
Galaxy Automated Test System tolerance on Bump Limits must
only be set to 10% or less when calibrating MSHA-approved
Solaris instruments.
• For 30 CFR Part 75 determinations, the maximum acceptable user-
settable (password protected) Galaxy Automated Test System
tolerance on Bump Limits must only be set to such that 19.5%
oxygen can be detected with an accuracy of +0.5% when
calibrating MSHA-approved Solaris instruments.
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Date of Instrument Manufacture
The date of manufacture of your Solaris Multigas Detector is coded into
the instrument serial number.
• The last three digits represent the month (the letter) and the year
(the two-digit number).
• The letter corresponds to the month starting with A for January, B
for February, etc.
Certifications
Tests completed by MSA verify that the Solaris Multigas Detector meets
applicable industry and government standards as of the date of
manufacture. Refer to Chapter 6, TABLE 6-1, for specific certifications.
Electronic Interference
• This instrument generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. Operation of this instrument may cause interference, in
which case, the user may be required to correct.
• This device is test equipment and is not subject to FCC technical
regulations. However, it has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device specified in Part 15 of the
FCC regulations.
• This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the CRTC.
• There is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this
instrument is determined to cause interference to radio or
television reception, try the following corrective measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase separation between the instrument and the
radio/TV receiver
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Chapter 2,
Using the Solaris Multigas Detector
Turning ON the Solaris Multigas Detector
Press the Power ON button; the instrument displays:
1. A self-test:
• All segments display
• Audible alarm sounds
• Alarm light illuminate
• Vibrator activates
• Software version displays
• Internal diagnostics
•"VISUAL OFF" displays if red LEDs disabled
•"BACKLITE OFF" displays if backlight disabled
•"AUDIBLE OFF" displays if buzzer disabled
•"VIBRATE OFF" displays if vibrator disabled.
2. Alarm setpoints:
• Low
•High
• STEL (if activated)
• TWA (if activated)
3. Calibration gas (expected calibration gas values)
4. Time and date (if data logging option installed)
5. Last CAL date (if data logging option installed)
6. CAL due date (if activated and if data logging option installed)
7. Instrument warm-up period
8. Fresh Air Setup option.
Last Cal Date
The Solaris Multigas Detector is equipped with a “last successful
calibration date” feature. The date shown is the last date that all
installed sensors were successfully calibrated. "LAST CAL" is displayed
with this date in the following format:
•MM:DD:YY
If any of the sensors were not previously calibrated,
"LAST CAL, INVALID" is displayed.
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Cal Due Date
The Solaris Multigas Detector (with data logging and software version
1.1 or higher) is equipped with a Calibration Due Date feature. To
activate this feature, see Chapter 3, “Accessing the Instrument Setup
Mode”.
If the calibration due date feature is activated, following Last Cal Date,
the message "CAL DUE, X DAYS" appears on the instrument LCD.
• x = the number of days until a calibration is due,
user selectable for 1 to 180 days.
If the number of days until calibration is due reaches 0, an alert occurs
and "CAL DUE, --NOW--" displays.
• Press the RESET button to clear the alert and continue with the
instrument warm-up period.
During Normal Measure mode, if the calibration due date feature is
activated and calibration is due, the instrument beeps and displays
"CAL DUE" every 30 seconds until the unit is calibrated.
Perform a calibration check before each day’s use to verify proper
instrument operation (see Chapter 2, “Calibration Check”).
Instrument Alarm Bypass Options
The Solaris Multigas Detector (with software version 1.1 or higher) is
equipped with a feature to disable or silence the visual, backlight,
audible, and vibrator options. To activate this feature, see Chapter 3,
“Accessing the Instrument Setup Mode”.
If any of these options (visual, backlight, audible, or vibrator) are
disabled during instrument startup, the Solaris Detector displays:
• "VISUAL OFF" if the red LEDs are disabled
• "BACKLITE OFF" if backlight is disabled
• "AUDIBLE OFF" if audible buzzer is disabled
• "VIBRATE OFF" if the vibrator is disabled.
If the visual, audible, or vibrator options are disabled, "ALARM OFF"
flashes on the LCD during Normal Measure mode.
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Fresh Air Set Up Option
(for automatic zero adjustment of the Solaris Multigas Detector sensors)
NOTE: The Fresh Air Setup (FAS) has limits. If a hazardous level of
gas is present, the Solaris Multigas Detector ignores the FAS
command and goes into alarm.
Do not activate the Fresh Air Setup unless you are certain
you are in fresh, uncontaminated air; otherwise, inaccurate
readings can occur which can falsely indicate that a haz-
ardous atmosphere is safe. If you have any doubts as to the
quality of the surrounding air, do not use the Fresh Air Setup
feature. Do not use the Fresh Air Setup as a substitute for
daily calibration checks. The calibration check is required to
verify span accuracy. Failure to follow this warning can
result in serious personal injury or death.
Persons responsible for the use of the Solaris Multigas Detector must
determine whether or not the Fresh Air Setup option should be used.
The user's abilities, training and normal work practices must be
considered when making this decision.
1. Turn ON the Solaris Multigas Detector.
• Once the instrument self check is complete, ZERO? flashes for
10 seconds.
2. To perform a Fresh Air Setup, push the ON/OFF button while
ZERO? is flashing.
3. To immediately skip the FAS, push the RESET button.
• If no buttons are pushed, the ZERO? automatically stops
flashing after the 10 seconds have expired and the FAS is not
performed.
Figure 2-1. Battery Indicator
""WARNING
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Battery Life Indicator (FIGURE 2-1)
• The battery condition icon continuously displays in the upper
portion of the screen, regardless of the selected page.
• As the battery charge dissipates, segments of the battery icon go
blank until only the outline of the battery icon remains.
Battery Warning
• A Battery Warning indicates that a nominal 15 minutes of operation
remain before instrument batteries are completely depleted.
NOTE: Duration of remaining instrument operation during Battery
Warning depends on ambient temperatures.
• When the Solaris Multigas Detector goes into Battery Warning:
• Battery Life indicator flashes
• “BATT WRN” flashes every 15 seconds
• Alarm sounds
• Lights flash every 15 seconds
• The Solaris Multigas Detector continues to operate until the
instrument is turned OFF or battery shutdown occurs.
Battery Shutdown
When the batteries can no longer operate the instrument, the instrument
goes into Battery Shutdown mode:
•LOW and BATTERY flash on the display
• Alarm sounds and lights flash
• Alarm can be silenced by pressing the RESET button
• No other pages can be viewed
• After approximately one minute, the instrument automatically
turns OFF.
When Battery Shutdown condition sounds, stop using the
instrument; it can no longer alert you of potential hazards
since it does not have enough power to operate properly:
1. Leave the area immediately.
2. Turn OFF the instrument if it is ON.
3. Report to the person responsible for maintenance
4. Recharge the battery or replace the batteries.
""WARNING
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Failure to follow this procedure, could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
During "Battery Low" condition, prepare to exit the work
area since the instrument could go into "Battery Shutdown"
at any time, resulting in loss of sensor function. Depending
on the age of the batteries, ambient temperature and other
conditions, the instrument "Battery Low" and "Battery
Shutdown" times could be shorter than anticipated.
Recharge the instrument or replace the batteries when the
"Battery Low" or "Battery Shutdown" conditions occur.
Sensor Missing Alarm
The Solaris Multigas Detector will enter the Sensor Missing alarm if the
instrument detects that an enabled sensor is not properly installed in the
instrument. For O2, CO, and H2S sensors, the Sensor Missing feature
is checked when the instrument is turned ON and when leaving the
Setup mode. The combustible Sensor Missing feature is continually
monitored. If a sensor is detected as missing, the following occurs:
•SENSOR and MISSING flash on the display
• The flag above the sensor detected as missing flashes on the
display
• Alarm sounds and lights flash
• Alarm can be silenced by pressing the RESET button
• No other pages can be viewed
• After approximately one minute, the instrument automatically turns
OFF.
If a Sensor Missing condition occurs, stop using the instru-
ment; it can no longer alert you of potential hazards.
1. Leave the area immediately.
2. Turn OFF the instrument if it is ON.
3. Report to the person responsible for maintenance
Failure to follow this procedure could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
""WARNING
""WARNING
""CAUTION
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Calibration Check
The calibration check is simple and should only take about one minute.
Perform this calibration check before each day's use.
1. Turn ON the Solaris Multigas Detector in clean, fresh air.
2. Verify that readings indicate no gas is present.
3. Attach calibration cap to the Solaris Multigas Detector.
4. Ensure that "TOP"and "↑"on the calibration cap are oriented so
that “TOP” is positioned at the top of the instrument.
5. Attach regulator (supplied with calibration kit) to the cylinder.
6. Connect tubing (supplied with calibration kit) to the regulator.
7. Attach other end of tubing to the calibration cap.
8. Open the valve on the regulator.
• The regulator flow rate is 0.25 lpm.
• The reading on the Solaris Multigas Detector display should be
within the limits stated on the calibration cylinder or limits
determined by your company.
• If necessary, change cylinder to introduce other calibration
gases.
• If readings are not within these limits, the Solaris Multigas
Detector requires recalibration. See Chapter 4, "Calibration."
Measuring Gas Concentrations
Combustible Gases (% LEL) (FIGURE 2-2)
Figure 2-2. Instrument in LEL Alarm
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The Solaris Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect combustible
gases in the atmosphere.
• Alarms sound when concentrations reach:
• Alarm Setpoint or
• 100% LEL (Lower Explosive Limit), 5% CH4.
• When the combustible gas indication reaches the Alarm Setpoint:
• Alarm sounds
• Alarm lights flash
• % LEL or CH4 flag above the concentration flashes.
• To silence the alarm, press the RESET button.
NOTE: The alarm will stay silent if the alarm condition has cleared.
• When the combustible gas indication reaches 100% LEL or 5%
CH4, the LockAlarmTM circuit locks the combustible gas reading and
alarm and:
• Alarm sounds
• Alarm lights flash
• 100 or 5.00 appears on the display and flashes.
• This alarm cannot be reset with the RESET button.
If the 100% LEL or 5.00% CH4alarm condition is reached, you
may be in a life-threatening situation; there is enough gas in
the atmosphere for an explosion to occur. In addition, any
rapid up-scale reading followed by a declining or erratic read-
ing can also be an indication that there is enough gas for an
explosion. If either of these indications occur, leave and move
away from the contaminated area immediately. Failure to fol-
low this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
• After moving to a safe, fresh-air environment, reset the alarm by
turning OFF the instrument and turning it ON again.
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Oxygen Measurements (% O2) (FIGURE 2-3)
The Solaris Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect the amount of
oxygen in the atmosphere.
• Two conditions trigger the alarm:
• Too little oxygen (deficient)
• Too much oxygen (enriched).
• When the alarm setpoint is reached for either of the above:
• Alarm sounds
• Alarm lights flash
•%O
2flag above the concentration flashes.
If the Oxygen alarm condition is reached while using the
instrument as a personal or area monitor, leave the area imme-
diately; the ambient condition has reached a preset alarm
level. If using the instrument as an inspection device, do not
enter the area without proper protection. Failure to follow this
warning will cause exposure to a hazardous environment
which can result in serious personal injury or death.
""WARNING
Figure 2-3. Instrument in Oxygen Alarm
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Toxic Gas Measurements (FIGURE 2-4)
• The Solaris Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect:
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) and/or
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in the atmosphere.
• When the alarm setpoint is reached for Carbon Monoxide (CO)
and/or Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S):
• Alarm Sounds
• Alarm Lights flash
• PPM CO or PPM H2S flag above the concentration flashes.
If the Toxic Gas alarm condition is reached while using the
instrument as a personal or area monitor, leave the area
immediately; the ambient condition has reached a preset
alarm level. If using the instrument as an inspection device,
do not enter the area without proper protection. Failure to
follow this warning will cause over-exposure to toxic gases,
which can result in serious personal injury or death.
Solaris Multigas Detector
Equipped with an NO2Sensor Only
• The Solaris Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect NO2.
Units are identified:
• at turn-ON by displaying 'TOX2 NO2'
• during continuous operation, by scrolling 'Solaris NO2' across the
display.
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Figure 2-4. Instrument in Toxic Gas Alarm
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