MSA General Monitors SB100 User manual

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M ODEL SB100
Ultrasonic Bump Tester for
Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detectors
The information and technical data disclosed
in this document may be used and
disseminated only for the purposes and to
the extent specifically authorized in writing
by General Monitors.
Instruction Manual 03-16
General Monitors reserves the right to
change published specifications and
designs without prior notice.
MANSB100
Part No. MANSB100
Revision B/03-16

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Table of Contents
AboutThisManual ..............................................................................................................................1
1.0Introduction.......................................................................................................................2
1.1  Notice ................................................................................................................................................ 2 
1.2  SpecialWarnings............................................................................................................................... 2 
1.3  Description ........................................................................................................................................ 3 
1.4  UponReceiving ................................................................................................................................. 3 
1.5  UltrasonicTesterOperatingPrinciple ................................................................................................ 3 
2.0 Use and Operation........................................................................................................................4
3.0 UltrasonicTesterComponents ........................................................................................6
3.1  UltrasonicTransducer........................................................................................................................ 6 
3.2  RechargeableBattery ........................................................................................................................ 6 
3.3  ChargerJack ..................................................................................................................................... 6 
3.4  On-OffButton..................................................................................................................................... 7 
3.5  AluminumCaseand Front Cover....................................................................................................... 7 
3.6  BatteryCharger.................................................................................................................................. 7 
3.7  ShoulderStrap................................................................................................................................... 7 
4.0 MaintenanceandWarranty...............................................................................................8
4.1  Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 8 
4.2  RechargingtheBattery ...................................................................................................................... 8 
4.3  ObtainingService............................................................................................................................... 9 
4.4  Warranty............................................................................................................................................ 9 
5.0 TroubleshootingGuide...............................................................................................................10
6.0 CustomerSupport ......................................................................................................................11
7.0 Appendix .........................................................................................................................12
7.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 12 

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Table of Figures
Figure1:ModelSB100UltrasonicBumpTester...........................................................................................................2
Figure2:ApproximatedistancebetweenSB100andtheUltrasonicGasLeakDetectoris4‐18meters....................4
Figure3:SB100Components........................................................................................................................................6
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Table of Tables
Table1:ChargeStateIndicator.....................................................................................................................................7
Table2:TroubleshootingTable..................................................................................................................................10
Table3:Locations.......................................................................................................................................................11
Table4:MSACustomerSupport.................................................................................................................................11

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About This Manual
This manual provides instructions for operating, and maintaining the Model SB100 Ultrasonic
Bump Tester manufactured by General Monitors, an MSA Company. The intended audience
includes installation personnel, field service technicians, and other technical staff involved in
using a SB100.
FormatConventions
Several format conventions are used throughout this manual for Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
These conventions are described below.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: Notes provide supplementary details such as exception conditions, alternate methods
for a task, time saving tips, and references to related information.
CAUTION: These notices describe precautions to prevent hazardous conditions that may
damage the equipment.
WARNING: These notices describe precautions to prevent hazardous conditions that may
cause injury to people working with the equipment.
Contacting Customer Support
For additional product information not contained in this manual, please contact our
Customer Support group. Refer to Section 6.0 for contact information.

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1.0 Introduction
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Figure 1: Model SB100 Ultrasonic Bump Tester
1.1 Notice
All information contained in this instruction manual applies only to the setup and operation of
the Model SB100 Ultrasonic Bump Tester with ultrasonic gas leak detectors provided by
MSA and General Monitors. The sale of the Ultrasonic Tester does not license the user to
reproduce drawings or to utilize any information contained in this manual without prior written
permission.
The SB100 Ultrasonic Bump Tester is easy to set up and operate. However, this manual
should be read in full, and the information contained herein understood, before attempting to
operate the Ultrasonic Tester in service.
1.2 SpecialWarnings
WARNING: Do not leave battery uncharged. It will result in permanent battery damage.
WARNING: High ultrasonic energy is injurious to one’s hearing. Do not stare into functioning
tester. Wear ultrasonic blocking ear protection to prevent hearing injury.
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN OR CHARGE IN HAZARDOUS AREA. READ AND UNDERSTAND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR SERVICING. KEEP COVER TIGHT WHILE
CIRCUITS ARE LIVE. POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD - SEE
INSTRUCTIONS. SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY.
ENSURE CHARGER PORT PLUG IS TIGHTENED TO 32.5Nm.
AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS OUVRIR OU CHARGE DANS L'ENDROIT HASARDEUX. LIRE ET
COMPRENDRE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER OU SERVICE. GARDER LE
COUVERCLE BIEN FERMÉ TANT QUE LES CIRCUITS SONT SOUS TENSION. POTENTIEL
CHARGE ÉLECTROSTATIQUE DANGER - VOIR INSTRUCTIONS. LA SUBSTITUTION DE
COMPOSANTS PEUT COMPROMETTRE LA SÉCURITÉ INTRINSÉQUE. ASSURER
CHARGEUR PORT PLUG EST RESSERRÉE POUR 32.5Nm.

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1.3 Description
The Model SB100 is a battery operated rechargeable Ultrasonic Tester specifically designed to
test Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detectors (UGLD). The Ultrasonic Tester provides a high-energy,
ultrasonic radiation source that emits sufficient ultrasonic energy to activate General
Monitors Detectors.
1.4 Upon Receiving
The SB100 Ultrasonic Bump Tester leaves the factory with the battery charged and
connected. The customer must fully charge the battery before use.
1.5 Ultrasonic Tester Operating Principle
The Ultrasonic Tester is used to check the operation of General Monitors Ultrasonic Gas Leak
Detectors. When the Ultrasonic Tester is activated it generates a narrow beam of high ultrasonic
energy which triggers the alarm or test mode of the detectors. The specific spectrum of the
tester makes it possible to be recognized by smart detectors to enter test modes rather than
trigger alarms. Please refer to the Instruction Manual of the General Monitors Detector
(Observer-i and later) for details on its operation. The Model SB100 is useful for quick tests
where physical access to the detector can be difficult. For more complete test and calibration of
General Monitors UGLDs, the General Monitors Model 1701 Portable Test and Calibration Unit
should be used. The use of the SB100 does not replace real leak simulation by means of inert
gas like nitrogen.

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2.0 Use and Operation
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It is important to begin a series of detector checks with a fully charged SB100.
• Stand 0 to 5 meters from the ve rti ca l a xis of the General Monitors Detector
to be tested and aim the SB100 directly at the detector’s sensor. The acoustic path
needs to be clear of any objects that may interfere with sound propagation. Do not
place anything against the front cover of the tester as this may block ultrasonic energy.
• Press the ON button and confirm the audible monitoring sound is present.
• When the Detector senses the Ultrasonic Tester it may trigger the alarm or enter a
test mode. Please refer to the Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector Instruction Manual for
details.
Model SB100 Range Testing
Test Range Distance
A
verage Sound Level Reading
+/-5 dB
4 m (13 ft) 88
6 m (20 ft) 82
8 m (26 ft) 78
10 m (33 ft) 74
12 m (39 ft) 70
14 m (46 ft) 68
16 m (52 ft) 64
18 m (59 ft) 60
WARNING: High ultrasonic energy is injurious to one’s hearing. Do not stare into
functioning tester. Wear ultrasonic blocking ear protection to prevent
hearing injury.
Figure 2: Approximate distance between SB100 and the Ultrasonic
Gas Leak Detector is 4-18 meters.

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NOTE: The SB100 may trigger certain Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detectors into alarm. For this
situation the system must be disabled while testing to prevent false trips.
When the battery level drops below the level required for maintaining the proper intensity of the
ultrasonic energy, the blue LED on the ON button will blink slowly. In this situation the tester is
still functional but the ultrasonic output level is not optimal until the battery is recharged.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 3.6 for Battery Charge State Indicator details.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 4.2 for detailed information on Recharging the Battery. The
normal recharge time for the rechargeable battery is 3.5 hours.

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3.0 Ultrasonic Tester Components
Figure 3: SB100 Components
3.1 UltrasonicTransducer
The ultrasonic transducer generates high ultrasonic energy from the face of the front cover
when the unit is activated. Any interference with this part will degrade the integrity of the
Ultrasonic Tester’s output signal.
3.2 RechargeableBattery
The SB100 Ultrasonic Tester is powered by a 12 V rechargeable battery. It is
recommended to keep the SB100 docked with its battery charger when it is not being
used. This will increase the expected life of the battery and keep the Ultrasonic Tester
ready for immediate use.
NOTE: The normal recharge time for the rechargeable battery is 3.5 hours.
3.3 Charger Jack
The charger jack is located directly under the aluminum plug and can be accessed when
the plug is removed. The plug must always be in place when operated in a hazardous
location and tightened to 32.5 Nm. An Allen wrench is included with the SB100 to unscrew
or affix the plug. With the plug removed, the battery can be recharged by connecting the
jack to the SB100 battery charger. The battery charger operates from a 110 – 240 VAC
power line.