pyroscience FireStingGO2 User manual

1
Pocket Oxygen Meter
FireStingGO2
MANUAL
www.pyroscience.com

2
Document Version 1.21
Refers to FireStingGO2Manager software version >1.0
The FireStingGO2is manufactured by
PyroScience GmbH
Hubertusstr. 35
52064 Aachen
Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Internet www.pyroscience.com
Registered: Aachen HRB 17329, Germany

3
TABLE OF CONTENT
1INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 6
2SAFETY GUIDELINES.............................................................. 8
3OVERVIEW FIRESTINGGO2 .................................................... 11
3.1 PORTS AND INTEGRATED SENSORS ............................................. 11
3.1.1 Micro USB Port.................................................................. 12
3.1.2 Oxygen Port ...................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Temperature Port .............................................................. 12
3.1.4 Internal Air Sensor ............................................................. 12
3.1.5 Power Button and Recharging the Battery.......................... 13
3.2 STAND CLAMP......................................................................... 13
3.3 USER INTERFACE...................................................................... 14
3.4 OPERATION MODES ................................................................. 15
3.4.1 Live Mode.......................................................................... 15
3.4.2 Menu Mode ....................................................................... 15
3.4.3 Logging Mode.................................................................... 15
3.4.4 Standby Mode ................................................................... 16
3.4.5 PC Mode ........................................................................... 16
3.5 STATUS LINE ........................................................................... 16
4QUICK START........................................................................18
4.1 GETTING STARTED ................................................................... 18
4.2 SETTINGS AND OPTIONS ADJUSTMENTS ...................................... 18
4.3 SENSOR CALIBRATION .............................................................. 18
4.4 LIVE MEASUREMENTS............................................................... 19
4.5 DATA LOGGING........................................................................ 19
4.6 DATA MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION......................................... 19
5LIVE MODE............................................................................20
5.1 TOP SCREEN ........................................................................... 20
5.2 SUB-SCREEN 1 ......................................................................... 20
5.3 SUB-SCREEN 2......................................................................... 20
5.4 SUB-SCREEN 3 ......................................................................... 20

4
6MENU MODE .........................................................................21
6.1 MAIN MENU............................................................................ 21
6.2 SETTINGS MENU ...................................................................... 21
6.2.1 Sensor Code ...................................................................... 21
6.2.2 Medium............................................................................. 22
6.2.3 Oxygen Units..................................................................... 22
6.2.4 Temperature...................................................................... 22
6.2.5 Salinity.............................................................................. 23
6.3 CALIBRATION MENU................................................................. 23
6.3.1 Sensor Code ...................................................................... 24
6.3.2 Air Calibration ................................................................... 24
6.3.3 0% Calibration................................................................... 27
6.4 OPTIONS MENU....................................................................... 28
6.4.1 Adjust Time and Date ........................................................ 28
6.4.2 Temperature Offset ........................................................... 29
6.4.3 Device Info and Reset Device.............................................. 29
6.5 ADVANCED MENU.................................................................... 30
7DATA LOGGING.....................................................................31
7.1 START LOGGING ...................................................................... 31
7.1.1 Manual Logging................................................................. 31
7.1.2 Continuous Logging ........................................................... 32
7.2 LOGGING MODE ...................................................................... 33
8STANDBY MODE ................................................................... 35
9PC MODE............................................................................... 35
10 FIRESTINGGO2 MANAGER.....................................................36
10.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION......................................................... 36
10.2 OPERATION WITHOUT CONNECTED DEVICE .................................. 36
10.3 OPERATION WITH CONNECTED DEVICE........................................ 36
10.3.1 Live Graph Window ........................................................37
10.3.2 Settings ........................................................................ 40
10.3.3 Calibration .................................................................... 42
10.3.4 Air Calibration ............................................................... 43
10.3.5 0% Calibration .............................................................. 45
10.3.6 Data Logging ................................................................ 47

5
10.3.7 Options ......................................................................... 50
10.4 LOG INSPECTOR AND FILE MANAGEMENT .................................... 52
10.4.1 File Management........................................................... 52
10.4.2 Log Inspector Window ................................................... 53
11 WARNINGS ...........................................................................56
11.1 OXYGEN SENSOR WARNINGS..................................................... 56
11.2 TEMPERATURE SENSOR WARNING.............................................. 57
12 CALIBRATION STANDARDS...................................................59
12.1 THE AIR CALIBRATION STANDARD .............................................. 59
12.1.1 Ambient Air................................................................... 61
12.1.2 Water-Vapor Saturated Air ............................................ 61
12.1.3 Air Saturated Water ...................................................... 61
12.2 THE 0% STANDARD.................................................................. 62
12.2.1 Water Mixed with a Strong Reductant............................ 62
12.2.2 Nitrogen Gas................................................................. 63
13 APPENDIX.............................................................................64
13.1 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FIRESTINGGO2 ......................................64
13.2 MEASURING PRINCIPLE ............................................................. 65
13.3 DEFINITION OF OXYGEN UNITS...................................................66
13.4 EXPLANATION OF THE SENSOR CODE ..........................................68

6
1Introduction
TheFireStingGO2 is a hand-held fiber-optic oxygen meter based
on the established FireSting technology featuring:
broad oxygen sensor portfolio (micro- and minisensors, robust
probes, sensor spots, flow-through cells, respiration vials)
sensors for the full and the trace oxygen range
measurements in water as well as in the gas phase
automatic temperature and pressure compensation
proven REDFLASH technology
with New Features:
integrated high contrast LCD display
integrated rechargeable battery and memory
extremely low power consumption for long-term logging
and Operation Modes:
stand-alone via intuitive LCD user interface
with Windows PC via USB

7
The new pocket meter FireStingGO2 completes the portfolio of
different fiber-optic oxygen meters from PyroScience, comprising
PC-operated 1-, 2- or 4-channel FireStingO2 meters with a broad
oxygen sensor portfolio and the 1-channel
Piccolo2 meter for advanced applications
of contactless sensors, e.g. in microfluidics.
The FireStingGO2 has integrated memory
and battery and combines the established
FireStingO2 technology with stand-alone
operation and the ability of long-term
logging for >1 year. With this flexibility,
oxygen measurements can be performed
independent of a PC at different locations
using the broad range of fiber-optic
oxygen sensors from PyroScience.
The FireStingGO2impresses by its compactness, functionality and
extremely low power consumption allowing for long-term logging
without the need of recharging. The handling of the FireStingGO2
is intuitive and all information concerning the connected and
internal sensors, measurement and logging parameters are
displayed on a high contrast LCD display.
More information concerning our product portfolio can be found
on our website at www.pyroscience.com or contact us under
[e-mail].
Your PyroScience Team

8
2Safety Guidelines
The FireStingGO2is a laboratory instrument to be used with fiber-
optic oxygen sensors (optodes) from PyroScience. In order to
guarantee an optimal performance of the FireStingGO2, please
follow these operation instructions and safety guidelines.
If any problems or damage evolve, please turn the instrument off
and disconnect it immediately. Mark this FireStingGO2to prevent
any further use and consult PyroScience for repair or maintenance
service. The FireStingGO2should not be manipulated or opened by
unauthorized persons, only by PyroScience or persons advised
directly from PyroScience.
Please note that opening the housing will void the warranty. There
are no serviceable parts inside the device.
The FireStingGO2meter and the sensors should be kept and
stored outside the reach of children in a secure place under dry and
clean conditions at room temperature, avoiding moisture, dust,
corrosive conditions and heating of the instrument. This device
and the sensors are not intended for medical, military or other
safety relevant areas. They must not be used for applications in
humans; not for in vivo examination on humans, not for human-
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The sensors must not be
brought in direct contact with foods intended for consumption by
humans.
The FireStingGO2has an integrated lithium-ion battery, so please
follow the general safety instructions for their use. The
FireStingGO2is not water-proof and should be used by qualified
personal only, following the operation instructions and safety
guidelines of this manual. Please follow the appropriate laws and
guidelines for safety like EEC directives for protective labor
legislation, national protective labor legislation, safety regulations

9
for accident prevention and safety data-sheets from
manufacturers of chemicals used during measurements.
Calibration and application of the sensors, data acquisition, data
processing and data publication is on the user's authority.
When used in the field, the environmental conditions (like high
humidity, dust, exposure to direct solar radiation) may cause
damage or interference of the FireStingGO2, which is on the user's
authority.
Before using the oxygen meter FireStingGO2 and its sensors, read
carefully the available instructions and user manuals.

10
In case of problems or damage, turn the instrument off,
disconnect and mark it to prevent any further use! Consult
PyroScience for advice! There are no serviceable parts inside the
device. Opening the housing will void the warranty!
The FireStingGO2 is not water-proof, is sensitive to corrosive
conditions and to changes in temperature causing
condensation. Avoid any condition (e.g. direct sun light) causing
a heating of the device above 50°C (122°F) or below 0°C (32°F).
Avoid elevated humidity causing condensing conditions. Please
follow the safety instructions for integrated lithium-ion
batteries.
Handle the sensors with care especially after removal of the
protective cap! Prevent mechanical stress to the fragile sensing
tip and injuries with needle-type sensors! Avoid strong bending
of the fiber cable!
Calibration and application of the sensors, data acquisition,
treatment and publication is on the user’s authority!
The sensors and the oxygen meter FireStingGO2 are not
intended for medical, diagnostic, therapeutic, or military
purposes or any other safety-critical applications. The sensors
must not be used for applications in humans and must not be
brought in direct contact with foods intended for consumption
by humans.
The FireStingGO2 and sensors should be used in the laboratory
by qualified personnel only, following the user instructions and
the safety guidelines of the manual, as well as the appropriate
laws and guidelines for safety in the laboratory!
Keep the sensors and the oxygen meter FireStingGO2out of
reach of children!