Photovac 2020PROPlus User manual

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Revised July 2005
Warning: Limitation of Liability
The ultimate responsibility of the consequences of use of toxic compounds rests
with the user. Photovac’s role is as a supplier of instrumentation to assist in the early
detection of hazardous conditions involving such compounds.
It is vitally important to ensure that the 2020PROPlus is maintained in accordance
with Photovac’s instructions and that proper calibration is regularly performed.
As with any complex device, the 2020PROPlus is subject to failure and, while
Photovac has taken, and continues to take, all possible precautions to (a) reduce the
possibility of failure, and (b) warn the user in the event of failure, circumstances
may occasionally occur in which there is a failure despite such precautions on
Photovac’s part. Photovac regrets that it cannot accept liability for damages of any
kind caused as a result of either failure of the user to follow instructions or of the
2020PROPlus to perform.

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Photovac Model 2020PROPlus
Portable Photoionization Monitor
Photovac, Inc.
300 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.photovac.com
Part No. M1760144 Rev A

Release History
Part Number Release Publication Date
M1760144 A July 2005
User Assistance
Photovac, Inc.
300 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451 U.S.A.
[phone]
www.photovac.com
[email protected]om
Printed in USA
Notices
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Photovac
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material, including, but not limited to, the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Photovac shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Copyright Information
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reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or
translated into any language without the prior, written permission of Photovac, Inc.
Copyright © 2005 by Photovac, Inc.
Trademarks
Registered names, trademarks, etc. used in this document, even when not specifically
marked as such, are protected by law.

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Contents
Contents....................................................................................... v
Figures......................................................................................viii
Tables .........................................................................................ix
Tables .........................................................................................ix
Notices and Warnings............................................................................... 2
FCC Warning............................................................................... 3
The 2020PROPlus Intrinsic Safety (I/S) Notice........................... 3
ATEX Directive and EMC Directive .......................................... 8
EM Warnhinweis....................................................................... 10
Hinweis zur Eigensicherheit (I/S) des 2020PROPlus ................ 10
The 2020PROPlus Intrinsic Safety (I/S) Notice......................... 14
Avertissement Compatibilité électromagnétique....................... 20
2020PROPlus - Note de sécurité intrinsèque .............................20
Advertencia FCC....................................................................... 24
Información sobre la seguridad intrínseca (I/S) del 2020PRO Plus ...... 24
FCC Avvertenze........................................................................ 27
The 2020PROPlus Intrinsic Safety (I/S) Notice......................... 27
Introduction............................................................................................ 29
About this Manual..................................................................... 29
Warnings and Safety Practices .................................................. 31
Approved Models of the 2020PROPlus ..................................... 31
Excessive Heat and Cold........................................................... 31
2020PROPlus Overview ............................................................ 32
General Operation...................................................................... 33
Photoionization Detector........................................................... 34
Unpacking Instrument ............................................................... 35
Support Equipment and Consumables....................................... 36
Calibration........................................................................... 36
Field Operation.................................................................... 36
Computer.............................................................................. 37
Using the 2020PROPlus.......................................................................... 38
Battery Charging........................................................................ 38
Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack......................... 39
Charging the Battery Pack................................................... 39
Display....................................................................................... 41
Graphic Display……..…………………………………………41

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Keys........................................................................................... 43
Fixed Keys............................................................................ 43
Soft Keys............................................................................... 43
Beginning Operation.................................................................. 43
Turning the 2020PROPlus On ............................................. 43
Default Display..................................................................... 44
Numeric Value, Duration, Time and Date Entry.................. 45
System Alerts and Alarms..................................................... 46
User Interface – Basic Menu ..................................................... 47
Operation Modes ....................................................................... 47
Logging Off Mode ................................................................ 47
Tag Mode.............................................................................. 47
Interval Mode....................................................................... 48
Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) Mode ........................... 48
Time-Weighted Average (TWA) Mode.................................. 48
PEAK Mode.......................................................................... 49
Datalogger ................................................................................. 49
Interval Operation................................................................ 49
Unit Setup Functions................................................................. 51
Pump..................................................................................... 52
Backlight............................................................................... 53
User Mode............................................................................ 53
Passcode............................................................................... 55
Date Format......................................................................... 55
Language.............................................................................. 55
Units..................................................................................... 55
Sample Mode........................................................................ 56
Response Factor Library............................................................ 56
Response Factors and Memory Slots ................................... 57
Calibration Technical Description.............................................58
Calibration Introduction ............................................................ 60
Compressed Gases ............................................................... 60
Regulators for Compressed Gases ....................................... 61
Calibration Gas.................................................................... 61
Calibration Using the Flow-Match Regulator ........................... 61
Connecting the Flow-Match Regulator to the Cylinder....... 61
Calibrating the 2020PROPlus with the Flow-Match Regulator .....62
Calibration Using a Gas Bag ..................................................... 63
Preparing the Calibration Gas Bag and the Zero Air Bag .. 63
Calibrating the 2020PROPlus with a Gas Bag.................... 64
Preparing for Field Operation.................................................... 66
Field Check List.................................................................... 66
Operational Check List ........................................................ 67
Connecting Accessories.......................................................................... 68
Computer................................................................................... 68
Pre-filter Tube Holder ...............................................................70
Pre-filters and Sample Collection Tubes................................... 71
Sample Line............................................................................... 71

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Wrist Strap................................................................................. 71
DC Power Cord ......................................................................... 72
Belt Clip Holster........................................................................ 72
11.7 eV UV Lamp ..................................................................... 73
General Information............................................................. 73
Limitations of Lithium Fluoride Lamp Window................... 73
Using the 11.7 eV UV Lamp................................................. 73
Off-Line Charger....................................................................... 74
General Information............................................................. 74
Charging from an AC Source............................................... 74
Charging from a DC Source ................................................ 75
Routine Maintenance.............................................................................. 77
Battery Charging........................................................................ 77
Battery Pack Care................................................................ 79
Maintenance of the UV Lamp ................................................... 79
Removing and Replacing the UV Lamp................................ 79
Cleaning the UV Lamp Window........................................... 80
Cleaning the Lithium Fluoride Window............................... 82
Replacing the Sample Inlet Filter.............................................. 82
Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 84
General Information .................................................................. 84
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 85
General Questions...................................................................... 88
Appendices.............................................................................................. 91
Specifications............................................................................. 92
All other Countries – Photovac Part No. MX396013.......... 92
Warranty.................................................................................... 94
Contacting Photovac.................................................................. 95
Installing Alternate AC Plug on the Battery Charger................ 96
Calibration Gas Supplier ...........................................................96
Using the Gas Bag..................................................................... 96
Presets and Response Factors.................................................... 97
References ............................................................................... 100
Index ..................................................................................................... 101

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Figures
Figure 1. The 2020PROPlus Instrument ................................................. 32
Figure 2. The 2020PROPlus Block Diagram......................................... 33
Figure 3. Photoionization Detector........................................................ 35
Figure 4. Battery Pack Removal and Replacement ............................... 40
Figure 5. The 2020PROPlus Display ..................................................... 41
Figure 6. User Menu – Unit Setup........................................................ 42
Figure 7. User Menu – Data Log Options ............................................. 42
Figure 8. User Menu – Memory Slots................................................... 43
Figure 9. Logging Off Mode Display………………………………....51
Figure 10. Tag Mode Display................................................................44
Figure 11. Interval Mode Display.......................................................... 45
Figure 12. Unit Setup Map.................................................................... 52
Figure 13. Setting the Time.................................................................. 54
Figure 14. Sample Collection Mode......................................................56
Figure 15. Response Factor and Memory Slots..................................... 57
Figure 16. Calibration with Flow-Match............................................... 62
Figure 17. Gas Bag Adapter .................................................................. 64
Figure 18. Tube Holder ........................................................................ 70
Figure 19. Dräger Pre-filter Tubes........................................................ 71
Figure 20. Removing the UV Lamp ...................................................... 80
Figure 21. Replacing the Inlet Filter...................................................... 83
Figure 22. Using the Gas Bag................................................................ 97

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Tables
Table 1. System Alerts............................................................................ 46
Table 2. Averaging Intervals and Period STEL, TWA, and PEAK Operation ..50
Table 3. Check List for Field Operation................................................ 66
Table 4. Additional Field Items............................................................. 66
Table 5. Contact Information................................................................. 95
Table 6. Library Entries......................................................................... 98

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Notices and Warnings 1