Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation LaserMethane SMART LM2B03E-SBA User manual

LM2B03E-SBA (Bluetooth enabled)
LM2B03E-SNA (Bluetooth less)
Laser flammable gas detector
Operating Instructions
Be sure to read this manual before using this product.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Laser Methane Gas Detector. This
product is a hand-held gas detector capable of remote detection of methane
and methane containing gases (e.g. natural gas).
Please read this manual to ensure it is used correctly.
This product is intrinsically safe explosion-proof “ic” certified equipment. It is
certified for explosion-proof designated area “zone 2” and must not be used in
“zone 0” or “zone 1”.
Tableofcontents
1. Introduction 3
1.1 Check your package 3
2. Safety Precautions 4
3. Terms of use 10
4. Certifications and Standards 12
4.1 Position of the nameplate and caution label 12
4.2 Certification 14
4.3 Applicable Standards 18
5. Overview and principles 25
5.1 Overview 25
5.2 Principle 28
6. Names of the parts 29
6.1 Main Unit 29
6.2 Touch Panel Display 30
7. Preparation before use 33
7.1 Preparing batteries for use 33
7.2 Battery installation 33
7.3 Attachment of straps 35
7.4
Removing and inserting a micro SD card 36

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8. Operations 37
8.1 Start-up and Shutdown 37
8.2 Measurement 39
8.3 Viewing data on a micro SD card
on your computer 44
8.4 Transferring data to a cloud server 45
8.5 Changing settings 46
9. Error Message 53
9.1 Explanation of error messages and
how to deal with them 53
10. Troubleshooting 55
10.1 Symptoms and remedies 55
11. Maintenance 56
11.1 Routine maintenance 56
12.2 Calibration 56
12. Specifications 57
12.1 Main unit 57
13. Ordering information 59
13.1 Standard accessories 59
14. Warranty and Contact Information 60
14.1 Warranty information 60
14.2 Contact us 60
15. EU DECLARATION of CONFORMITY (DoC) 61

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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1 Check your package
Remove the detection unit and included accessories from the packaging and
ensure that the following items are included. If any of these items are missing or
damaged, please contact us as soon as possible as indicated onpage 60 of this
document.
Main Unit
Standard accessories
Main Unit : 1unit
Carrying case: 1 piece Strap: 1 piece Instruction manual: 1 copy
(Battery case and a micro SD card already installed)
About the trademark
The Bluetooth logo is a trademark or registered trademark of BluetoothSIG, Inc.
and is used by Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Co., Ltd. under license.
The ™ mark and ® mark are not specified in this instruction manual.

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2. Safety Precautions
2. Safety Precautions
Before using the product, please read this section carefully to use the product
correctly.
●Within this manual and on the product labels, it is shown how to use the
product safely, and prevent harm to the user and others. Please follow the
pictures as indicated for proper safe use.
●To clearly indicate the level of danger and potential for damage, the
warnings due to incorrect handling are classified into three categories:
“Danger”, “Warning” and “Caution”. Each of these defines important safety
information and must be observed by the user. The symbols and their
meanings are as follows:
Degree of danger/damage and its indication
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the user.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the user.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
injury to the user or other persons, or physical
damage only.
Symbols used on the product or in the instructions
Indicates a prohibited activity. The prohibition is indicated in or near
the circle.
Indicates a mandatory action to be followed. In or near the circles,
you will find the information that you must follow.
Indicates a warning or reminder. This is indicated in or near the
triangle.
This mark indicates that the part is recyclable.

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2. Safety Precautions
Do not use the product in an abnormal state , for example, if the
product is producing smoke, or a strange odour. If the product is
used in this abnormal state, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use the product if the exterior (housing) is damaged. Failure to
do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use the product if water or foreign matter gets inside. Use of the
product in this condition may result in fire or electric shock.
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If any of the above occurs, please take the following steps immediately: ]
●Turn off the power to the unit.
●Remove the battery from the unit.
●Contact us through the options provided on page 60 of this
manual.
This product is approved for zone “2”. Use in any other zone may
result in death or serious injury to the user or an accident.
However, the measuring and guiding light is “op is T3 Ga” obtained
as standard, so that the laser beam can be directed into zones “0”
and “1”.
Do not attempt to replace batteries in areas where explosive gases
may be present.
Improper handling of the batteries may result in fire, electric shock
or explosion. The following points should be observed
●The following batteries can be used:
Designated battery:manufacturer “Panasonic”
Rechargeable battery: AA nickel-hydrogen batteries
“eneloop” series : BK-3HCD, BK-3MCC
“EVOLTA” series : BK-3MLE, BK-3LLB
●Charge the secondary battery with a special charger designated
by the manufacturer.
DANGER

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2. Safety Precautions
Do not disassemble this product. Disassembly is strictly forbidden
in order to maintain the safety level of explosion-proof equipment.
This equipment should not be serviced by the user.
Disassembly or repair by the user may result in electric shock, burns or
injury. For internal inspection, adjustment or repair, please contact your
local service representative.
For information on the explosion protection of this product, please
refer to page 14.
Do not look into the light emitted from the product or point it at
anyone while the power is on. Exposure to radiation may result in
injury. Please observe the following.
●Do not shine the guide laser beam directly into your eyes or the
eyes of others. Please try to avoid pointing the laser beam at eye
level.
●Do not reflect the guide laser beam from a mirror or other highly
reflective material.
●Never look into the light from the product.
●Do not allow children to handle it.
For more information about the laser beam, see page 18.
WARNING
●Do not break the battery case or heat the battery.
●Do not throw batteries into a fire.
●Do not remove the battery case in a hot environment (for
example, in a car under the blazing sun).
●Do not expose the battery and battery case to water, oil, or other
liquids. Do not use in humid areas.
●Do not use the machine if the battery is leaking.
●When you do not use the machine for a long period of time,
remove the battery from the machine.
DANGER

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2. Safety Precautions
This product has been tested and certified as intrinsically safe
or explosion-proof. Please note that strict limits apply to the
assembly, maintenance and repair of this equipment. Failure to
comply with these restrictions may result in dangerous operation
of the equipment.
Do not subject this product or the battery case to strong shocks or
vibrations. Doing so may cause damage to the product.
Do not press the touch screen display forcibly or subject it to
strong shocks. Doing so may result in damage.
Do not use in areas of high heat as this may lead to ignition. Please
note the following points
●Do not cover with tablecloths.
●Do not use in places where air circulation is poor, such as in
boxes.
●When recharging batteries, use the method specified by the
battery manufacturer.
Do not hold the detector lamp close to your eyes for long periods
of time. Doing so may cause blindness and result in an accident.
Do not use batteries that have been over-discharged.
If the unit is stored with batteries installed for more than two months, the
batteries will over-discharge and become unusable.
Replace the batteries with a new ones.
Be careful of static electricity.
This product may malfunction due to static electricity. If this happens,
please restart the product.
CAUTION

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Always use the strap when using this product.
Use the strap to prevent damage, malfunction or injury from the product
being dropped.
Gas measurements should be carried out at a short distance away
from electrical appliances and industrial equipment that generate
electrical noise.
There is a possibility that the gas will not be measured correctly.
Do not use in areas where corrosive gases may be present (e.g.
hot springs) or where there is a high salt content (e.g. salt water
beaches).
Doing so may result in the product lifespan being shortened.
When storing this product, please note the following:
●Do not store the product in extremely high temperatures, such
as in a car, or in a cold place where it is directly exposed to very
outside air.
●Do not store the product in a place where it is likely to be
subjected to strong vibrations.
When transporting the unit, please pay attention to the following
points
●If the product is transported by car or other means, it must be
protected from direct vibration and shock.
●If the product is shipped for repair, please place a shock absorber
in the delivery box.
2. Safety Precautions
CAUTION

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Do not point the product in the direction of strong light such as
sunlight.
Prolonged exposure to strong light may cause internal damage to the
device.
Do not remove the security seal from the device.
Removing the security seal will void the product warranty. Please refer
to pages 12 and 13 for the location of the security seal.
2. Safety Precautions
CAUTION

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■About the Bluetooth communication function
The LM2B03E-SBA incorporates Bluetooth functionality. Please note the
following when using this product:
Do not use this product or your smartphone in a metal case.
The measurement data from the product is sent to your smartphone via
the Bluetooth communication function, and the smartphone sends the
received data to the cloud server.
If either or both of the product and the smartphone are used in a metal
case, this may cause problems such as failure to transmit data, loss of
communication or a shortened communication range.
For more information on the use of dedicated smartphone
applications and cloud servers, please contact your retailer.
Keep this product and your smartphone away from devices
equipped with wireless LAN.
If you use the Bluetooth function of this product near a device equipped
with a wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g), the communication speed of
the wireless LAN may be reduced. In addition, the communication
speed between this product and a smartphone may decrease or
communication may be cut off.
If the product is used in the presence of medical electronic
equipment, care should be taken to ensure that it does not affect
the medical electronic equipmentBluetooth.
Radio waves in the 2.4GHz band used for the communication may affect
medical electronic equipments.
Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation will not bear the
responsibility of measurement data or information.
3. Terms of use
3. Terms of use

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3. Terms of use
■Radio interference
This product complies with the CE marking according to the EU directive and is
intended for use in an industrial environment.
However if this product is used near a radio or television receiver,
interference may occur. In addition, if the product is used near electrical
or industrial products that generate strong magnetic fields or electrical
noise, the gas may not be detected correctly.
■Precautions for the use of this product
●When handling this product, please be careful of static electricity.
Please use this product in an environment with sufficient anti-static
measures.
■Remarks about proper unit disposal.
This product complies with the Council Directive 2012/19 / EU
(“WEEE Directive”) of the European Union and the pictogram
shown on the right is displayed on the unit.
For products placed on the EU market after 13 August
2005, please contact Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions
Corporation at the end of the product’s useful life to
arrange disposal in accordance with the original contract and local
legislation.

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4. Certifications and Standards
4. Certifications and Standards
4.1 Position of the nameplate and caution label
0344
(We also manufacture)
Date of manufacture : March 2023 2023-03
R-R-GLm
-LM2B03E-SBA
CCAB22LP1900T4
ID:2022DJ15018
Laser safety
labels
（page18）
Battery
information
Warning sign
（page5）
FCC/ IC
Certification label
（pages20-21）
Equipment type
and name
（page14）
CE Mark of
conformity
（page15）
FDA Certification
labels
Manufacturer's label
WEEE Directive
Mark
（page11）
No disassembly mark
（page6）
Laser radiation
markings
（page18）
Serial number
China RoHS
Directive Mark
（page25）
Security Seals
Nameplate
Radio wave
certification
mark
（pages 22-24）
Model : LM2B03E-SBA

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4. Certifications and Standards
(We also manufacture)
0344
Date of manufacture : March 2023 2023-03
Laser safety
labels
（page 18）
Battery
information
Warning sign
（page 5）
Equipment type
and name
（page 14）
CE Mark of
conformity
（page 15）
FDA Certification
labels
Manufacturer's label
WEEE Directive
Mark
（page 11）
No disassembly mark
（page 6）
Laser radiation
markings
（page 18）
Serial number
China RoHS
Directive Mark
（page 25）
Security Seals
Nameplate
Model : LM2B03E-SNA

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4. Certifications and Standards
■About explosion protection
IECEx Intrinsically safe explosion-proof
ATEX Intrinsically safe explosion-proof
Note 1) Intrinsically safe explosion-proof type
●ATEX Intrinsically safe explosion-proof type : Type “ i ”
●Certification number IECEx: IECEx DEK 22.0012X
ATEX: DEKRA 22ATEX0013 X
●Products : LM2B03E-SBA LaserMethane smart
LM2B03E-SNA LaserMethane smart
●Manufacturer : GASTAR Co., Ltd.
●Address : 3-4, Fukamidai, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa,
242-8577 Japan
●Applicable standards : IECEx : IEC 60079-0:2017 IEC 60079-11:2011
IEC 60079-28:2015
ATEX : EN IEC 60079-0 : 2018 EN 60079-11:2012
EN 60079-28:2015
●Type of protection and marking code
0344
●Group : II
●Categories : 3G
●Ambient temperature : −17 to +50 °C
●Applicable detection hazard location : Methane and methane containing gases
zones 2
Note 2) Repair
●Disassembly or modification of this product by the customer is prohibited.
Any disassembly or modification of the product is not warranted as
intrinsically safe by IECEx and ATEX.
4.2 Certification
Use of explosion-proof equipment
For repair of this product, please contact your
dealer or our contact person.
This product has been certified as an intrinsically safe explosion-proof type as
described above. Repair or modification of the intrinsically safe equipment by
the customer may result in damage to the intrinsically safe or explosion-proof
construction.
WARNING

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4. Certifications and Standards
■CE Indication of conformity
The manufacturer, GASTAR Co.,Ltd., in accordance with Regulation (EC) No
2019/1020, has marked the following products with the CE conformity mark to
indicate that they comply with the EMC, ATEX, RE and RoHS directives of the
European Union (EU).
■Display of CE
1. Product model
Model : LM2B03E-SBA LaserMethane smart
: LM2B03E-SNA LaserMethane smart
Accessories : LM2B91E Straps
LM2B92E Battery case
LM2B93E Carrying case
2. Applicable directives
EMC : Directives 2014/30/EU
ATEX : Directives 2014/34/EU
RE : Directives 2014/53/EU
RoHS : Directives 2011/65/EU
3. Standards to be applied
EMC
Emissions : EN61326-1:2021
Immunity : EN61326-1:2021
Criteria *
IEC61000-4-2 (ESD) B
IEC61000-4-3 (EMF) A
IEC61000-4-8 (RPFMF) A

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4. Certifications and Standards
* : Performance criteria
A : The product shall continue to operate as intended during and after testing.
If the product is used as intended, any reduction in performance or loss of
function cannot be less than the performance level specified in the operating
instructions. When immunity tests with continuous electromagnetic phenomena
are applied, the performance level may be replaced by an acceptable reduction
in performance which is recovered without user intervention. An acceptable
reduction in performance is only permitted within a performance level if this
information is clearly provided to the user via documentation such as the
product’s operating instructions. Changes to the operating state or loss of data
are not permitted.
B : The product shall continue to operate as intended after testing. If the product
is used as intended, any degradation in performance or loss of function cannot
be less than the performance level specified in the operating instructions.
During testing, the performance level of the equipment may be replaced by
an acceptable reduction in performance if such a reduction in performance is
detailed in the EMC test plan. An acceptable reduction in performance is only
permitted within the performance level if this information is clearly provided
to the user via the product’s instruction manual or other documentation.
Unintentional changes to the operating state are permitted if self-healing is
possible. The loss of stored data is not permitted.
C : Loss of function is permitted if the function is self-recoverable or can be
recovered by operation of the control. The recovery procedure is described in
the operating instructions.

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4. Certifications and Standards
ATEX : EN IEC 60079-0 : 2018
EN 60079-11 : 2012
EN 60079-28 : 2015
IECEx : IEC 60079-0 : 2017
IEC 60079-11 : 2011
IEC 60079-28 : 2015
RE : EN 62368-1 : 2014+A11 : 2017
EN 62479 : 2010
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4
EN 300 328 V2.2.2
RoHS : EN IEC 63000: 2018 (Category 9)

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4. Certifications and Standards
■Laser beam safety
The measurement laser beam emitted by this product is classified as class 1
according to IEC 60825-1 specification.
The guide laser beam is classified as class 3R according to IEC 60825-1
specification. The guide laser beam is dangerous to the eyes and should not be
observed directly or aimed at other persons. Energizing the guide laser beam
can also be seen on the display as “ ”.
The Class is indicated on the label on the back of the product (see “ Specification
of the laser beam” on page 19).
Class 1 and 3R indicate the degree of danger with respect to the laser beam, as
defined in IEC 60825-1 as follows:
Class 1 : Laser products that are safe to use for long periods of direct
observation in the beam, even when using telescopic optics.
Observation in the beam can still cause visual effects such as
blindness, especially in dark surroundings.
Class 3R : Although the level of radiant power exceeds the MPE for direct in
beam observation conditions, the AEL is 5 times stronger than the
Class 2 AEL (for visible lasers) or 5 times more powerful than the
Class 1 AEL (for invisible lasers) and therefore the risk of failure is
relatively low for these laser products. Because of the relatively low
risk, the requirements for manufacturers and the control criteria in the
national regulations for users are less stringent than for Class 3B.
Laser products of class 3R are not regarded as intrinsically safe, but
the risk is reduced.
4.3 Applicable Standards

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4. Certifications and Standards
■Radio Law certification (Applicable for LM2B03E-SBA only)
This product has been certified according to the Radio Law of the following
Countries:
Europe, Japan, USA, Canada, People’s Republic of China, Republic of Korea,
Taiwan.
If you require certification for use in other countries, please contact your dealer
or our sales representative.
Please check the page 12 name plate for the Radio Law certification
mark.
■Compliance with Radio Law (Applicable for LM2B03E-SBA only)
This product is equipped with a Bluetooth module.
As the Bluetooth module transmits and receives radio waves, it must be certified
according to the radio law of the country in which the product is used.
■Specification of the laser beam
1. Laser Safety Classifications
Based on IEC 60825-1:2014 2. Incorporated laser Specification
■ Measurement light beam radiation (Class 1 Laser)
●Maximum output power : 10mW or less
●Pulse width : CW
●Wavelength : 1653nm
●
Beam extension in collimated beam : 8.5mrad or less
■Measurement light beam radiation
●Pulse width : CW
●Wavelength : 1653nm
●
Beam extension in collimated beam : 8.5mrad or less
● Embedded laser output level : 10mW or less
■ Guide light beam radiation (Class 3R Laser)
●Maximum output power : 5mW or less
●Pulse width : CW
●Wavelength : 520nm
●
Beam extension in collimated beam : 1.5mrad or less
■Guide light beam radiation
●Pulse width : CW
●Wavelength : 520nm
●
Beam extension in collimated beam : 1.5mrad or less
● Embedded laser output level : 5mW or less
The use of controls or adjustments or the
performance of procedures other than those
specified here may result in dangerous exposure to laser radiation.
CAUTION