Sensorcon CO Inspector User manual

Thank You for choosing The Sensorcon Carbon Monoxide Inspector! We want to be your go to company for all your
professional needs! Please feel free to contact us with any comments, questions or concerns and we’ll do our best to
make sure you’re 100% satisfied.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
150 N. Airport Drive Buffalo, NY 14225 "
Office: [phone] Fax: [phone] "
[email protected]"
www.sensorcon.com"
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Friday: 8am to 4pm"
Please Note: East Coast Time Zone
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PORTABLE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR PRODUCT MANUAL
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WARRANTY:
The Inspector has a one year warranty on all of its parts. It is recommended that you calibrate the Inspector every six
months. If you do not calibrate it then there is a good chance it will not provide an accurate measurement. If a calibration "
is never performed an EOL (End of Life) icon will display on the LCD after two years of use. A successful calibration
postpones an EOL for 180 days."
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS:
Temperature: -20oC to +50oC (-4 F to +122 F)"
Humidity: 20-90% R.H (0-99% intermittent)"
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Short term measurements (i.e. <1hr) in any humidity (0-99% R.H.) are fine as long as condensation does not block the
sensor inlet. A longer term exposure to extreme humidity outside the normal range can cause damage to the sensor.
Damage occurs much faster at higher temperatures. The LCD display and sensor will not work properly at lower
temperatures. NOTE: Higher temperatures can damage the device."
PLEASE NOTE:
Do you know if there is Carbon Monoxide in the air? The Carbon Monoxide Inspector is a professional grade tool that will
answer that question. Carbon Monoxide is a toxic and odorless gas that is produced from most combustion processes.
This includes furnaces, car exhaust and burning cigarettes.
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CARBON MONOXIDE INSPECTOR QUICKSTART GUIDE
LCD DISPLAY LAYOUT
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HOW THE INSPECTOR WORKS:
An electrochemical sensor behind the sensor inlet shown in the image above will create an electrical signal when
carbon monoxide (CO) is sensed. The gas concentration is displayed in parts per million (PPM).
HOW TO PERFORM A SELF CALIBRATION:
For reasonable accuracy a frequent calibration is recommended at least once every 6 months. Sensorcon will
perform this procedure for you or you can do it yourself if you have the necessary 50ppm calibration gas.
Please follow these steps to self calibrate your Inspector:
1. Hold both buttons for 5 seconds to enter calibration mode. Press the MUTE button at any time to exit.
2. In a clean air environment then press the MAX button to begin the ZERO calibration. Wait for countdown.
3. When zero is complete, use 1/4” OD, 1/8” ID Tygon tubing attached to the calibration gas cylinder and
sensor inlet to flow calibration gas at 0.5L/min, then press the MAX button to start calibration process.
4. The Inspector will then automatically calibrate itself and notify you if a calibration is successful.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or are in need of technical assistance.
Please Note: The Sensorcon Inspector is a professional tool. It does not require very much maintenance with the exception of keeping it clean.
This is especially important in the area of the sensor inlet. If it gets dirty then simply wipe it clean with a damp cloth or with a damp cotton swab.
Sensor Inlet
Hold down both buttons to begin.
Connect the 50ppm calibration gas.
Wait for the countdown to complete.
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PRODUCT MODEL COMPARISON CHART
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Sensorcon is dedicated to creating high quality environmental sensor products to meet the most
demanding of domestic, professional and industrial needs. We proudly have over 10 years of
experience in sensor integration and design with all of our products manufactured in the USA. In
addition to this, you can easily purchase our products directly from the Sensorcon online store.
Whether its portable single gas meters to detect carbon monoxide in your home or complex PCB
and sensor integrations into industrial networks. We have the experience and capability to deliver
solid and reliable environmental data wherever and whenever you need it. Please contact our sales
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