Trotec BG40 User manual

TRT-BA-BG40-TC-001-EN
BG40
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
GAS DETECTOR

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Operating manual – gas detector BG40
Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................1
Safety .....................................................................................1
Information about the device................................................2
Transport and storage...........................................................4
Operation ...............................................................................5
Errors and faults....................................................................7
Maintenance and repair ........................................................7
Disposal .................................................................................7
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
BG40
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=40707
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not immerse the device in water. Do not allow liquids to
penetrate into the device.
• The device may only be used in dry surroundings and must
not be used in the rain or at a relative humidity exceeding
the operating conditions.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device with a tool.
• Only use the device if sufficient safety precautions were
taken at the surveyed location (e.g. when performing
measurements along public roads, on building sites etc.).
Otherwise do not use the device.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see chapter
Technical data).

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• High concentrations of highly flammable gases can cause
explosions, fire, suffocation and other hazards. Please
obtain information on the gas you are working with and
take the appropriate precautions.
• Calibrate the device in an environment that is free from
gases affecting the measurement.
Intended use
Only use the device for detecting gases as specified in the
technical data.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Improper use
Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres, for
measurements in liquids and at live parts. Trotec accepts no
liability for damages resulting from improper use. In such a
case, any warranty claims will be voided. Any unauthorised
modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device are
forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of explosive substances
Switch on the measuring device in an atmosphere that
is free from combustible gas.
The device calibrates itself automatically after switch-
on. If combustible gases are already present in the
environment, any further measuring results can be
distorted and combustible gases may remain
undetected.
Warning of explosive substances
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above
45 °C! Do not let the battery come into contact with
water or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There
is a risk of explosion!
Warning of explosive substances
Never charge the battery in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
Warning
High concentrations of combustible gases cause a risk
of explosion, fire and suffocation.
Make yourself familiar with the characteristics of the
gas to be detected and take the necessary precautions.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Notice
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Notice
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Information about the device
Device description
The device BG40 detects the following combustible and/or
unwanted gases: natural gas, methane, ethane, propane,
butane, acetone, alcohol, ammonia, water vapour, petrol,
turbine fuel, hydrogen sulphide, smoke, industrial solvents,
paint thinners, naphtha.
The measuring device is able to detect gas concentrations of as
low as 10% LEL(Lower Explosion Limit) and warns the user via
both a visual and an acoustic alarm. Moreover, the flexible
gooseneck allows you to easily reach poorly accessible
locations.
Definition of LEL
• LEL = Lower Explosion Limit
The LEL of a combustible gas is the minimum concentration of
this gas at which the gas can start to burn when exposed to a
source of ignition (e.g. a match). At concentrations below the
LEL, the gas does not burn. Gas detectors for combustible gases
are generally calibrated for 0 – 100% LEL.

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Device depiction
1
2
3
4
5
6
No. Designation
1 Gooseneck probe
2 Tripod thread
3 Battery compartment with cover
4 Charging cable connection
5 Operating elements
6 Display
Operating elements
7
8
9
12 10
13
11
No. Designation
7 H/Lbutton (adjustment of gas concentration measuring
range)
8 Automatic switch-off button
9 Illumination button
10 Alarm button
11 Power button
12 Vibration button
13 Zero reset button
Display
14 15 16 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
No. Designation
14 Alarm indication
15 Vibration indication
16 Automatic switch-off indication
17 Battery indicator
18 Reset indication
19 Indicator scale
20 Low sensitivity indication
21 High sensitivity indication
22 LEL (lower explosion limit) indication
23 Maximum gas concentration indication
24 AutoZero (zero reset enabled) indication
25 Concentration indication
26 Calibration indication

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Technical data
Parameter Value
Measuring range 0 to 10,000 ppm
Accuracy (repeatable) 50 ppm
Response time 2 s
Sensitivity < 10 ppm (methane)
Standard calibration Methane
Detectable gases Natural gas, methane, ethane,
propane, butane, acetone, alcohol,
ammonia, water vapour, petrol,
turbine fuel, hydrogen sulphide,
smoke, industrial solvents, paint
thinners, naphtha
Measuring range
adjustment
x10
x100
< 1,000
< 10,000
Warm-up time Approx. 40 s
Power supply 1 x 3.7 V/ polymer Li-ion battery
Operating conditions 0 to 40°C with 10 to 85% RH
Storage conditions -10 to +60 °C
Dimensions
(length x width x height)
45 x 60 x 220 (mm) (without probe)
Probe length 400 mm
Weight 410 g
Alarm frequency depending on measuring range
Measuring range L
(x10)
Measuring range H
(x100)
Alarm frequency
0 ppm off
1 to 100 ppm 1 to 1000 ppm 1 Hz
101 to 400 ppm 1001 to 4000 ppm 1.2 Hz
401 to 700 ppm 4001 to 7000 ppm 1.65 Hz
701 to 1000 ppm 7001 to 10000 ppm 3.25 Hz
≥ 1000 ppm ≥ 10000 ppm 6.25 Hz
Scope of delivery
• 1x Device BG40
• 1 x Charger
• 1 x Quick guide
Transport and storage
Notice
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device use a suitable bag to protect it from
external influences.
The supplied Li-ion batteries are subjects to the requirements of
dangerous goods legislation.
Observe the following when transporting or shipping Li-ion
batteries:
• The user may transport the batteries by road without any
additional requirements.
• If transport is carried out by third parties (e.g. air transport
or forwarding company), special requirements as to
packaging and labelling must be observed. This includes
consulting a dangerous goods specialist when preparing
the package.
– Only ship batteries if their housing is undamaged.
– Please also observe any other national regulations.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust if necessary
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given in
the Technical data chapter.

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Operation
Charging the battery
Warning of explosive substances
Never charge the battery in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
Warning of electrical voltage
Before each use of the charger or power cable, check
for damages. If you notice damages, stop using the
charger or power cable!
Notice
The battery can be damaged in case of improper
charging.
Never charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10°C or above 40°C.
The battery is partially charged upon delivery to avoid damage
to the battery caused by a deep discharge.
The battery should be charged prior to initial start-up and when
the battery is low (battery indicator(17) flashes). To do so,
please proceed as follows:
1. Plug the charger into a properly fused mains socket.
2. Connect the charging cable to the device connection.
2,5h
ðIf the device is switched on, a charging indicator will
appear on the display.
3. Wait until the battery is fully charged(approx. 2.5 h).
4. If necessary, check whether the battery is fully charged by
switching the device on and checking the charging
indicator.
Switch-on
Info
Note that moving from a cold area to a warm area can
lead to condensation forming on the device's circuit
board. This physical and unavoidable effect can falsify
the measurement. In this case, the display shows
either no measured values or they are incorrect. Wait a
few minutes until the device has become adjusted to
the changed conditions before carrying out a
measurement.
1. Press and hold the Power button(11) for approx. 3 s.
ðThe device switches on.
ðAn acoustic signal is emitted and the device briefly
vibrates.
2. After start-up, the device sensor is heated to operating
temperature and an automatic calibration with the local gas
concentration(s) is carried out simultaneously. This process
takes approx. 40seconds.
Due to this automatic calibration process, the device should
only be switched on in an environment that is free from
gases potentially affecting the measurement in order not to
distort later measurements.
ðThe display shows a countdown from 40.
ðOnce the calibration is completed, an acoustic signal is
emitted and the device briefly vibrates.
Info
You cannot make any further settings, such as
switching the vibration on or off, during calibration.

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Measuring
1. Use the H/L button(7) to set the measuring range to low
(x10) so that the device also indicates lower gas
concentrations from 10ppm upwards.
2. Move the sensor towards the suspected leak.
ðThe current measurement result is shown by the
deflection on the scale and as a numeric value in ppm
and LEL.
ðIf a higher gas concentration is detected, the frequency
of the acoustic and vibration alarm increases. For
further information on the alarm frequency, please refer
to the Technical data chapter.
3. If required, set the measuring range to high(x100) using the
H/L button(7) to visualize gas concentrations >1000ppm
with the device.
4. If required, carry out a zero reset(AutoZero).
Setting the measuring range
1. Press the H/L button(7) to switch between the low(x10)
and the high(x100) measuring range.
Switching the background illumination on or off
1. Press the Illumination button(9) to switch the background
illumination on or off.
Switching the acoustic alarm on or off
The acoustic alarm is enabled when the device is switched on.
The enabled acoustic alarm is indicated by the Alarm
indication(14) on the display.
1. Press the Alarm button(10) to switch the acoustic alarm on
or off.
Info
The function only refers to the sounds emitted when
the specified alarm thresholds are exceeded, not to the
button tones. The button tones cannot be turned off.
Switching the vibration alarm on or off
The vibration alarm is enabled when the device is switched on.
The enabled vibration alarm is indicated by the Vibration
indication(15) on the display.
1. Press the Vibration button(12) to switch the vibration alarm
on or off.
Zero reset (AutoZero)
This function serves to reset a measurement to zero. It resets
the calibration carried out at device start-up and adopts the
current concentration as the new zero.
This feature can be helpful in detecting leaks since it makes it
easier to locate the place with the highest gas concentration
and thus the potential point of leakage.
Before starting a new measurement with modified
environmental conditions, always carry out a zero reset in an
environment that is free from gases potentially affecting the
measurement.
1. Press the Zero reset button(13).
ðThe AutoZero indication(24) appears on the display.
2. Press the Zero reset button(13) again to disable zero reset.
Please note that the original calibration will not be restored!
For this purpose, you have to reset or restart the device
again.
Automatic switch-off
If the Automatic switch-off indication(16) is displayed, the
device will switch off automatically when not in use for approx.
10 minutes.
To deactivate automatic switch-off, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the Automatic switch-off button(8).
ðThe Automatic switch-off indication(16) disappears.
ðAutomatic switch-off is deactivated.
Repeat these steps to switch automatic switch-off back on.
Switching the device off
1. Press the Power button(11) for approx. 2s.
ðA brief acoustic signal is emitted.
ðThe device switches off.

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Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Fault Cause Remedy
The device does not
switch on.
The battery is
empty.
Charge the battery
as described in the
Operation chapter.
The display flashes
and the acoustic
alarm sounds
simultaneously.
The sensor or the
sensor heating is
defective.
Please contact the
customer service.
Maintenance and repair
Charging the battery
Warning of explosive substances
Never charge the battery in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
The battery should be charged if the battery indicator(17) on
the device flashes or if the device can no longer be switched on
(see chapter Charging the battery).
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure
that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any sprays,
solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive cleaners,
but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.
Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the
waste equipment to be disposed of.
Li-Ion
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.

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