MSA galaxy GX2 User manual

Operating Manual
GALAXYGX2
Automated Test System
Order No.: 10127150/00

WARNING
Read this manual carefully before using the instrument. The instrument will perform as designed
only if it is used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Otherwise, it
could fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this instrument for their safety could
sustain serious personal injury or death.
© MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2012 - All Rights Reserved
This manual is available on the Internet at: www.msasafety.com
Manufactured by
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Contents
1 Safety Regulations ................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Correct Use ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Product Warranty ............................................................................................................... 6
2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 The Test Stand ................................................................................................................ 10
SD or SDHC Memory Card Slot ...................................................................................... 11
Test Stand Networked to a PC ........................................................................................ 11
Test Stand is Stand-Alone ............................................................................................... 12
USB Drives ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................................ 13
2.4 Software Options ............................................................................................................. 13
2.5 Cylinder Holder (electronic) ............................................................................................. 14
2.6 Optional Printer ............................................................................................................... 15
2.7 Optional Multi-Unit Charger ............................................................................................. 15
2.8 Special Conditions for Use with Reactive Gases ............................................................ 16
3 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 17
3.1 Connect Units in a Bank .................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Connect a Test Gas Source Without a Cylinder Holder .................................................. 19
3.3 Network Test Stands ....................................................................................................... 19
3.4 Removing Gas Seal for Certain ALTAIR and ALTAIR Pro Instruments .......................... 20
3.5 Desktop Mounting ........................................................................................................... 21
3.6 Wall Mounting .................................................................................................................. 23
3.7 SD or SDHC Memory Card Option .................................................................................. 24
4 Setting Up the GALAXY GX2 .................................................................................................. 25
4.1 Initial Setup ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Security Setup ................................................................................................................. 27
4.3 Home Screen .................................................................................................................. 27
4.4 General Setup ................................................................................................................. 29
4.5 GX2 Configuration ...........................................................................................................29
Backlight/Volume Setup .................................................................................................. 30
Test Setup ....................................................................................................................... 31
GX2 Setup ....................................................................................................................... 33
GX2 Gas Setup ............................................................................................................... 34
Network Setup (Optional) ................................................................................................ 38

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4.6 Instrument Configuration .................................................................................................39
Instrument Setup .............................................................................................................40
Sensor Setup ...................................................................................................................42
Save Settings ..................................................................................................................44
Load/Delete Settings ......................................................................................................45
Update Settings ...............................................................................................................45
4.7 Cylinder Configuration .....................................................................................................46
Cylinder Setup .................................................................................................................47
Expiration Setup ..............................................................................................................48
5 Using the GALAXY GX2 .........................................................................................................49
5.1 Turning on the System .....................................................................................................49
5.2 Inserting the Instrument ...................................................................................................49
5.3 Running a Test ................................................................................................................50
5.4 Classic Mode ...................................................................................................................54
5.5 GALAXY GX2 Always Ready Feature .............................................................................55
5.6 E-mail Notification ............................................................................................................56
5.7 Overdue Calibration and Bump Notification .....................................................................56
6 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................57
6.1 Instrument Will Not Initiate a Bump or Calibration ...........................................................57
6.2 Instrument Fails Zero Calibration or Bump ......................................................................58
6.3 Instrument Fails Span Calibration or Bump .....................................................................58
6.4 Instrument Records Do Not Display ................................................................................58
6.5 Cylinder Data Does Not Display ......................................................................................59
6.6 Test Stand Yellow LED Blinking ......................................................................................59
6.7 System Error Messages ..................................................................................................61
7 Maintenance (Cleaning and Part Replacement) ....................................................................62
7.1 Corrective Maintenance ...................................................................................................62
7.2 Replacement Parts and Accessories ...............................................................................62
7.3 Fresh Air Filter Replacement ...........................................................................................66
7.4 O-Ring Seal Replacement (Cylinder Holder) ...................................................................67
7.5 Inlet Seal Replacement (ALTAIR 5/5X Gas Detector) .....................................................67
7.6 Rubber Insert Replacement (ALTAIR Gas Detector) .......................................................69
8 Technical Specifications .........................................................................................................70
9 Galaxy GX2 Default Parameters .............................................................................................71

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1 Safety Regulations
1.1 Correct Use
WARNING
Read this manual carefully before using the instrument. The instrument will perform as designed
only if it is used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Otherwise, it
could fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this instrument for their safety could
sustain serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
(1) Do not use silicone-type lubricants in assembling the GALAXY®GX2 Automated
Test System and do not allow silicone vapors to be drawn into the flow system while in
operation. Silicone can desensitize the combustible gas sensor,thereby giving erroneously
low readings.
(2) Use the GALAXY GX2 System only in non-hazardous environments free of combustible
concentrations of gases and vapors.
(3) Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures
on the GALAXY GX2 System. Substitution of components can seriously impair
performance.
Failure to follow the above can result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
LeprésentappareilestconformeauxCNRd'IndustrieCanadaapplicablesaux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTICE
This is a class A product in accordance with CISPR 22. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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FCC Warning Statements
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada (IC) Warning Statements
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that
it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult
Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
L'installateur du présent matériel radio doit veiller à ce que le produit soit placé ou orienté de
manièreàn'émettreaucunchamp radioélectriquesupérieurauxlimitesfixées pour le grandpublic
par le ministère fédéral Santé Canada ; consultez le Code de sécurité 6 sur le site Web de Santé
Canada à l'adresse : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
1.2 Product Warranty
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. Protect
yourself and others by following them. We encourage our customers to contact MSA regarding
this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs.
This warranty does not cover filters, fuses, etc. Certain other accessories not specifically listed
here may have different warranty periods. This warranty is valid only if the product is maintained
and used in accordance with Seller's instructions and/or recommendations. The Seller shall be re-
leased from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by
persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from
physical abuse or misuse of the product. No agent, employee or representative of the Seller has
any authority to bind the Seller to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning this prod-
uct. Seller makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by the
Seller, but will pass on to the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such components.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. SELLER
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusive Remedy
It is expressly agreed that Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warran-
ty, for any tortious conduct of Seller, or for any other cause of action, shall be the replacement at
Seller's option, of any equipment or parts thereof, which after examination by Seller is proven to
be defective. Replacement equipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to Purchaser,
F.O.B. Seller's Plant. Failure of Seller to successfully replace any nonconforming equipment or
parts shall not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of its essential purpose.
ITEM WARRANTY PERIOD
GALAXY GX2 Test Stand,
Cylinder Holder and Multi Unit Charger 2 years from ship date
Optional Receipt/ Sticker Printer 1 year from ship date

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Exclusion of Consequential Damage
Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that under no circumstances will seller be liable to
purchaser for economic, special, incidental or consequential damages orlosses of any kind what-
soever, including but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason
ofnonoperationofthe goods.Thisexclusionis applicabletoclaimsforbreachof warranty, tortious
conduct or any other cause of action against seller.

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2 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the GALAXY GX2 Automated Test System, the next generation
Test Stand and instrument management system from MSA. This system is used exclusively with
the ALTAIR®family of gas detectors. This manual uses the terms instrument and gas detector
to represent that entire line of ALTAIR gas detection instruments.
Inthismanualthe user will learn to installandconfiguretheGALAXYGX2 Test Stand and optional
attachments,andtest gasdetectors.Maintenance,Troubleshooting,and TechnicalSpecifications
sections are also provided.
The Test Stand uses a sophisticated internal processor and simple to use touch screen display
for the configuration of calibration parameters and gas detector settings, and for gathering instru-
ment data.
Each Test Stand and optional attachments can be wall or desk mounted to serve the needs of the
user. Constructed of durable composite polymers, this equipment is designed for normal indoor
applications and operates within a broad temperature range of 0º to 40ºC in non-condensing hu-
midity atmospheres.
The principal components of the GALAXY GX2 include the Test Stand and optional electronic or
non-electronic Cylinder Holder, Multi-Unit Charger, and Receipt/ Sticker Printer. These compo-
nents[Fig. 1]aredesignedtobeattached(excludingtheprinter),toavoidaccidentalseparation
during operation.
Fig. 1 The GALAXY GX2 Automated Test System

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TheTest Standisastandaloneunitthat can accommodateone gas detectorofthe ALTAIR family.
However, each Test Stand contains the plumbing and electronic ports to simultaneously connect
a total of 10 Test Stands and four Cylinder Holders (electronic or non-electronic).
For applications where multiple Cylinder Holders are connected, the Test Stand Expanded Sole-
noid option must be ordered. This option allows the Test Stand to open and close up to four Cyl-
inder Holder valves for gas detectors that may require multiple cylinders for test purposes. For
example, an ALTAIR 5/5X with the standard 4 sensors plus a toxic sensor likely requires two gas
cylinders.
The electronic Cylinder Holder is designed to read a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag
embedded in a plastic ring on MSA test gas cylinders. The RFID tag contains cylinder parameters
that are necessary for successful calibration operations, providing the customer with an excep-
tionally easy setup experience. Gas cylinder information is automatically populated without user
intervention when using the RFID-tagged gas cylinders.
If MSA test gas cylinders are not used, the non-electronic version of the Cylinder Holder is avail-
able. This configuration [Fig. 2] requires the user to manually enter cylinder parameters.
Fig. 2 Non-electronic Cylinder Holder and Test Stand.
A USB port is provided on the Test Stand that may be used with the Digital Secure USB key to
change instrument settings via the touch screen. This function allows for convenient fleet
management capabilities. The port may also be used for an optional Receipt/ Sticker Printer, to
print calibration/bump stickers or paper receipts after an instrument test.
The primary functions of the Test Stand are to calibrate and bump the ALTAIR family of gas de-
tectors. For a detailed definition of these processes, please refer to:
http://www.safetyequipment.org/userfiles/File/calibration_statement-2010-Mar4.pdf
In the following sections of this manual the user will learn how to install the GALAXY GX2
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ware, and configuration options anticipate the user's needs and provide superb efficiency in this
next generation Automated Test System.
GALAXY GX2 System Features and Options
The GALAXY GX2 automatically identifies the type of gas detector inserted into the Test Stand.
Based on user-defined settings, the Test Stand then performs bump tests and/or calibrates the
instrument. The data collected from each test event is stored to a memory card [chapter 2.2]
and/or optional MSA Link™ Pro software application for data analysis (refer to the MSA Link Pro
end-user manual).
2.1 Power Supply
The Test Stand supplies power to the attached electronic Cylinder Holders. The Test Stand and
Multi-Unit charger are powered individually by one of the following methods:
-Power Module: Input power requirements: 100 - 240 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz
(Several different prong types are available for world-wide AC sockets).
-Optional Vehicle Module 12/24 VDC (For use in a cigarette lighter socket).
2.2 The Test Stand
The Test Stand performs the following functions:
-Bump or calibration testing per user setup.
-Records test results to the optional memory card and to an optional networked PC interface.
-Sends gas detector Instrument Periodic and/or Session datalogs to a networked PC interface.
-Provides optional instrument charging capability.
-USB key allows gas detector settings to be changed securely, with thetouch of the Test Stand
screen.
-Permits printing of test results to an instrument sticker or receipt, with the optional Receipt/
Sticker Printer.
-Sends e-mail notification of system alerts per user setup.
An LED indicator shows the status of the Test Stand:
-Green light indicates that the Test Stand hardware and software are fully functional.
-Blinking green light indicates that the Test Stand is performing the user specified test or data-
log download.
-Blinking yellow light indicates that the Test Stand is in error and cannot be used for gas detec-
tor testing. Diagnostic information is available as described on the "GX2 Status" screen on the
Test Stand and in the Troubleshooting section of this manual [chapter 6].
-Red light indicates that the last calibration or bump test failed.
NOTICE
Use of a power supply not specified by MSA will void the instrument warranty and could cause
damage to the GALAXY GX2.