Bump Test ............................7 Span Calibration ..........................7 4-20mA Output Adjustment ........................ 7 VA201T / VA201M VA201T/VA201M Calibration Procedure....................10 VA301D2 / GasPoint II VA301D2/GasPoint II Calibration Procedure ..................15 301IRFS / S301D2 with VA301EM 301IRFS / S301D2 with VA301EM Calibration Procedure ..............21 VA301M / S301M VA301M Calibration Procedure ......................
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Calibration Handbook Searchline Excel Unit Alignment and Zero Cal with XNX ....................71 Zero Calibration ..........................74 Unit Alignment and Zero Cal with SHC-1 Handheld Interrogator ............. 75 Zero Calibration ..........................82 IAQPoint IAQPoint Calibration Procedure ......................85 Setting the Sensor Zero ........................85 Calibrating the CO Sensor .......................
Calibration Handbook General Calibration Notes When calibrating a detector... ALWAYS refer to the product manual first! YOU MUST use the proper Calibration Cap when calibrating NEVER use the Weather Protection Housing or other accessories for calibration – use for Bump Test only YOU MUST use the proper flow rate for the sensor type used in the transmitter Zero Calibrations Zero calibration is a recommended procedure that should be performed periodically to improve the performance...
Calibration Handbook VA201T/VA201M Calibration Procedure IF YOUR TRANSMITTER WAS PURCHASED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2004, CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE AT 1-800-563-2967 1. Warm-Up Period Turn the unit on for a minimum of five (5) minutes when battery back-up sensor board is included.
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Calibration Handbook Then adjust the span potentiometer to read the following value: Span Gas Value x Factor x 2.5 = Calibration value (in VDC) (+/- 3 % of the scale) Full scale VA201T/M CALIBRATION INFORMATION - Q1 Sensor VA201T VA201M Zero...
Calibration Handbook VA301D2/GasPoint II Calibration Procedure IF YOUR TRANSMITTER WAS PURCHASED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2004, CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE AT 1-800-563-2967 1. Warm-Up Period Turn the unit on for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes. Check Calibration Information for specific warm-up time. GasPoint II CALIBRATION INFORMATION Scale Warm-up...
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Calibration Handbook 3. Adjusting the Zero (if required) When the unit indicates 0 %/ppm in an area with no presence of the target gas, proceed to step 4. Turn on the regulator. The calibration zero gas is now flowing into the unit. Wait for 2.5 minutes minimum to allow the reading to stabilize.
Calibration Handbook 301IRFS / S301D2 with VA301EM Calibration Procedure 1. Warm-Up Period Turn the unit on for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes. Check Calibration Information for specific warm-up time. 2. Connecting the Hardware Plug the calibration adaptor onto the gas sensor inlet. Screw the regulator to the calibration Span gas cylinder for the Span adjustment or Zero gas cylinder for the Zero adjustment and set the appropriate flow rate.
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Calibration Handbook Regulator 103 Liter Span Calibration 58 Liter Gas Cylinder Span Calibration Gas Cylinder 17 Liter Span Calibration Gas Cylinder Calibration cap Calibration tubing 17L, 58L or 103L Calibration Gas Cylinder S301D2 Calibration Installation 3. Adjusting the Zero (if required) When the unit indicates 0 %/ppm in an area with no presence of the target gas, proceed to step 4.
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Calibration Handbook Press Enter to acknowledge. Use the Up or Down arrow until the Set Span field is reached. Press Enter to acknowledge. Use the Up or Down arrow to select the sensor to be calibrated. Press Enter to acknowledge. Use the Up or Down button to set the span gas value multiplied by the conversion factor, if needed (See table below).
Calibration Handbook VA301M Calibration Procedure 1. Warm-Up Period If the VA301M doesn’t have a display, remove the cover and plug in a cover with display in J3. Turn the unit on for a minimum of five (5) minutes. Check Calibration Information for specific warm-up time. VA301M CALIBRATION INFORMATION Scale Warm-up...
Calibration Handbook 4. Adjusting the Span Turn on the regulator and inject span gas at the specified flow rate. The span gas is now flowing into the unit. Wait 2 minutes before starting the Set Span calibration. Press the Enter key, and using the Scroll key enter the VA password. Using the Scroll key select Zone 1 (built-in CO sensor) or Zone 2 (remote sensor) and press Enter.
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Calibration Handbook higher), it is possible to perform a “remote calibration” using the VA301C menu: 7. Network Statistics Calibration 1. Using the navigation arrows, access the VA301C’s menu 2. Scroll through the menu options and select option 7. Network 3. Scroll through the Network options screens to the last screen and select the Calibration option The Calibration screen contains four (4) lines of information: Calib S301M...
Calibration Handbook 301W Calibration Procedure 1. Warm-Up Period Turn the unit on for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes. 2. Connecting the Hardware Screw the regulator to the appropriate calibration gas cylinder. Adjust the regulator with a flow rate of according to specification 301W CALIBRATION INFORMATION Scale Warm-up Flow Rate...
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Calibration Handbook Line 4: Displays the function to perform (Set Span) and the span gas concentration value (246 ppm) 4. On the first line, scroll to the device address and press Enter Calib 301W Calibrate Zero? Set Zero Set Span 5.
Calibration Handbook 705 Sensor and Sensepoint Combustible Refer to controller or transmitter for calibration instructions. 705 / Sensepoint Combustible...
Calibration Handbook 90DM4 Calibration Procedure Make sure that the unit has completed its warm up cycle (approximately 15 minutes) before beginning the calibration. Connecting the Hardware 1. Plug the calibration adaptor onto the gas sensor inlet. 2. Screw the regulator to the calibration zero gas cylinder and adjust the flow rate to 0.5L/min. 3.
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Calibration Handbook 4. Use the right pushbutton button to scroll to the Set Zero option and press the left pushbutton to confirm. 5. When GoCalib is displayed, press the right pushbutton button to display Yes. 6. Press the left pushbutton to start the Zero calibration. 7.
Calibration Handbook Apex Calibration Procedure The following equipment is required: Flow Housing accessory (Part No: 2110B2140) - fitted with rubber seal and supplied with loose hydrophobic filter Test gas Regulator NOTE Zero gas and Span gas should be at roughly the same humidity levels to avoid erroneous cell responses. A hydrophobic filter is supplied loose with the Flow Housing which must be fitted when calibrating sensors with flammable gas cartridges.
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Calibration Handbook The following diagram shows the Flow Housing accessory fitted to the Certified Sensor. Certified Sensor Flow Housing 4. Press the esc button at the Transmitter Unit and the Main Menu is displayed. Main Menu Calibration Menu Configuration Menu Display Menu History Log Menu Change Passwords Menu...
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If gas is suspected to be in the vicinity of the sensor either check the area using a calibrated portable gas sensing device, e.g. Honeywell Analytic’s Impact, or flow clean air over the Certified Sensor using the Flow Housing accessory.
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Calibration Handbook make the final connection due to the inflexibility of PTFE. This minimizes adhesion of the gas to the tube surface and allows for more accurate measurement. WARNING As some test gases may be hazardous, the Flow Housing outlet should exhaust to a safe area. 17.
Calibration Handbook E³Point Calibration Procedure Set Zero Menu Only use the Set Zero function when the unit no longer displays zero. This option allows users to set the sensor Zero. In the main Set Zero screen, press enter to begin. If there is a remote sensor connected, you must scroll to select Z1 (built-in sensor) or Z2 (remote sensor).
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Calibration Handbook Menu Set Zero Set Zero Adjust the flow rate to 0.5 L/min. Connect the tubing from the regulator to the sensor calibration cap. See Figure 1. If the gas is not allowed to flow for at least 3 minutes, it will affect the calibration accuracy. The next screen allows you to specify the span calibration gas concentration value.
Calibration Handbook EC-F2 Calibration Procedure General Information The Manning EC-F2 sensor should be calibrated a minimum of once every six months, or after exposure to a large concentration of gas. The Manning EC-F2 sensor generally becomes less sensitive with age, therefore regular calibration is critical to maintain the accuracy of the sensor.
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Calibration Handbook Zero Adjustment MODEL: EC-F2-NH3 ZERO S/N: 0000 Span Adjustment SPAN Sensor Output (SENSOR) SENSOR 40-200 mV mVDC ® TEST( + ) Calibration adapter Black slips over sensor 40 to 200 MVDC TEST(-) + 24 SHLD E/C-F2 Zero and span adjustments on the Manning EC-F2 Sensor Manning EC-F2...
Calibration Handbook EC-F3-O2 Calibration Procedure General Information The Manning EC-F3 oxygen sensor comes factory calibrated but may require a span adjustment upon installation to compensate for local altitude and barometric pressure conditions. Effects of Barometric Pressure on Oxygen The output of the Manning EC-F3-O2 sensor is affected by changes in barometric pressure. If a unit is calibrated at a barometric pressure of 29.00 inches Hg in clean air to output 20.9 % O2, and the barometric pressure changes to 28.00 inches Hg, the output will indicate 20.2 % O2.
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Calibration Handbook Zero Adjustment Calibration adapter slips over sensor G – + SIG + Span Adjustment ZERO Sensor Output 40-200 mVDC SPAN 02 PREAMP Black SHLD GND MANNING SYSTEMS, INC Zero and span adjustments to the Manning EC-F3-O2 Sensor Manning EC-F3-O2...
Calibration Handbook EC-F9-NH3 Calibration Procedure General Information The Manning EC-F9 sensor should be calibrated a minimum of once every six months, or after exposure to a large concentration of gas. The Manning EC-F9 generally becomes less sensitive with age, therefore regular calibration is critical to maintain the accuracy of the sensor.
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Calibration Handbook Span Adjustment EC-F9-NH Sensor cable plugs in here. Verify that sensor is plugged in properly and cable is secured. SPAN SENSOR LCD module connector Pushbutton LEDs TEST( + ) 40 to 200 MVDC TEST(-) + 24 SHLD EC-F9 E.O.L.
Manning EC-P2, this information is used by the EC-P2. The SMART-CELL can be field calibrated by the user or returned to Honeywell Analytics for factory calibration. The calibration procedure requires the use of a bypass tee to allow the gas to be drawn into the flow cell without creating variable pressure or dilution problems.
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Calibration Handbook Vent through flowmeter Bypass tee TEST UNIT PRIOR TO USE OUTLET INLET CAUTION DO NOT BLOCK INLET OR OUTLIET PORTS 1200 USE NO OIL Calibration of the Manning EC-P2 Sensor using a bypass tee Manning EC-P2...
Calibration Handbook Unit Alignment and Zero Cal with XNX Use same procedure for aligning transmitter and receiver 1. Loosen clamp nuts and adjustment clamp screws on transmitter and receiver until they move freely in all axes 2. Point transmitter and receiver so they face each other 3.
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Calibration Handbook Excel Unit Excel Unit Alignment Telescope Assembly Mounting Pad (3x) Trident-type Non-trident-type Alignment Telescope Telescope Viewfinder Cowl Datum Mount Excel Unit Mirror Assembly Mounting Latch Assembly Latch (2x) Excel Unit Bayonet Locating Pin (2x) Bayonet Slot (2x) Datum Mount Alignment Telescope Mirror Assembly Telescope Viewfinder...
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Calibration Handbook 8. Latch-style assembly consists of Telescope and mirror Latching mechanism Can be used with Trident or non-Trident units Fit datum mount of alignment telescope securely over unit cowl so mirror face is visible. Ensure datum mount is fully seated on cowl. Undo latches on telescope’s mounting latch assembly and rotate assembly so parallel support bar fits underneath unit as indicated by arrow 2.
Calibration Handbook View image with eye placed approximately 3 inches from viewfinder. Use viewing position that ensures full circular view is in sight. An ellipse appears when slightly off axis. Do not adjust using telescope’s elevation and windage adjusters - they are factory set Iteratively tighten and loosen each pair of adjustment screws sequentially in horizontal and vertical directions until setting is correct.
Calibration Handbook Sensor Reading at Current Settings ✖ 3. Select to return to the Gas Calibration menu. If the zero calibration was successful, the transmitter will display the Zero Passed screen 4. Once successfully Zero calibrated, the XNX will continue to the Span Calibration procedure. Span Calibration is not required for the Searchline Excel.
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Calibration Handbook Clamp Nut Mounting Bracket Adjusting Screw (2x) Adjustment Clamp Lock Screw (2x) Clamp Nut Pivot Block Adjusting Screw (2x) Adjustment Clamp Lock Screw (2x) 4. Clamp nuts and screws should not need further tightening 5. Additional tightening will affect fine adjustment and should be avoided 6.
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Calibration Handbook Alignment Telescope Telescope Viewfinder Cowl Datum Mount Excel Unit Mirror Assembly Mounting Latch Assembly Latch (2x) Excel Unit Bayonet Locating Pin (2x) Bayonet Slot (2x) Datum Mount Alignment Telescope Mirror Assembly Telescope Viewfinder Locking Handle 8. Latch-style assembly consists of Telescope and mirror Latching mechanism Can be used with Trident or non-Trident units...
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Calibration Handbook 9. Bayonet-style Assembly only used with Trident-type Excel units - assembly consists of Telescope and mirror Datum mount Bayonet attachment Datum mount handle for rotating and locking assembly Align telescope’s two bayonet slots with two locating pins on unit cowl and seat telescope mount fully on cowl.
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Calibration Handbook Mirror Distant Excel Unit Distant Excel Unit Telescope Viewfinder Crosshairs Crosshairs Off-axis View After Alignment Before Alignment 1. Connect SHC1 Handheld Interrogator to Excel via DX100(M) Junction Box via its IS socket Calibrator Type SHC1 LCD Display Press and hold 3 sec to power Press and esc together to power off Unit powers off automatically after 10 min Pushbuttons...
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Calibration Handbook Calibrate Install System Type Shrt Range The second line shows the current gas detector type: Short Range 5 - 40m (15 - 130ft), Medium Range 20 - 120m (65 - 390ft) or Long Range 20 - 200m (65 - 650ft) 6.
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Calibration Handbook e) )F THE 3)' LEVEL IS LESS THAN OF THE EXPECTED LEVEL THE BAR GRAPHS ARE NOT DISPLAYED )NSTEAD BOTH SIG and TGT levels are displayed as numbers. .OW CARRY OUT ONE OF THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED UNDER /PTIONS Options The next procedure to be followed depends on the type of alignment telescope and mounting initially used to set up the Excel gas detector.
Calibration Handbook SIG: TGT: (12) When the following message is displayed press Enter: Signals OK Zero Calibration The display changes to show the following instruction: Ensure Zero Gas Then Press Enter If zero reading in ambient air cannot be guaranteed, fit gassing cover over weather protection and apply instrument air at one liter/minute for 30 sec.
Calibration Handbook IAQPoint Calibration Procedure Setting the Sensor Zero This option allows users to calibrate the sensor Zero. Never calibrate the sensor Zero with ambient air. Always use Nitrogen (N2). Make sure to release the gas to the sensor for at least 10 minutes before beginning and continue throughout. Before starting the calibration (using the programming menus), connect the regulator to the gas cylinder.
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Calibration Handbook * Menu * CO2 Set Span The next screen allows you to specify the span calibration gas concentration value. Set Span Gas 2000 Use the Up or Down buttons to increase or decrease the value and press Enter to select. CO2 Set Span The next screen requests confirmation;...
Calibration Handbook IAQPoint2 Calibration Procedure Calibrating the CO Sensor This option allows users to calibrate the sensor’s span. Note: When calibrating a duct mounted unit, the unit must be removed from its base to ensure proper calibration. 1. Enter the level 2 password. By default, 2967 2.
Calibration Handbook of duct CO2 concentration may be contaminated by ambient CO2 levels. Calibrating the VOC Sensor The VOC sensor automatically calibrates itself over a period of about a week The automatic calibration requires that the VOC sensor be exposed to fresh air for at least one hour of each day No manual calibration for VOCs is possible A bump test of wall-mount models may be performed be simply breathing on IAQPoint2...
Calibration Handbook Calibrating mA Output The monitor’s mA output for each of three channels can be calibrated to match that of a site’s external HVAC equipment Channel 1 measures gas levels Channel 2 can be configured to measure Gas or Temperature Channel 3 measures humidity 1.
Calibration Handbook IR-F9-RXX/AirScan iR Calibration Procedure General Information There are only two pots on the pre-amp that are used for calibrations. All other pots are factory set and must never be adjusted. They can only be properly adjusted at the factory. Refer to the Manning AirScan instruction manual for more in-depth calibration procedure details.
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Calibration Handbook Span Calibration This procedure sets the “span” or concentration level that would depict a 20mA reading for full-scale target gas on the 4/20mA output. NOTE: This procedure should only be performed if the zero procedures are successfully completed. 1.
Calibration Handbook Midas Calibration Procedure Zero Calibration - Hardware Setup Connect 1LPM regulator to Zero Air grade gas cylinder Connect ‘Tee’ to regulator ® Connect open end of ‘Tee’ to Midas inlet port 1 LPM Be sure Midas ® in “Zero Calibration” mode Regulator WARNING NEVER force a sample into Midas, unit damage may result.
Calibration Handbook Bump Test/Calibration Setup Option 1 Option 2 1. Fill ½ gas bag with humidified sample gas 2. Remove bubbler and fill remainder of gas bag with dry sample gas 3. Enter “Bump Test” or “Calibration” menu 4. Attach Midas inlet port to gas bag Step 1 Step 2 Step 4...
Calibration Handbook Span Calibration 1. Use ‘▲’ or ‘▼’ to select the span calibration ‘ SPAn’ submenu and press ‘✓’ to accept. 2. Span calibration icon starts flashing for user to prepare to apply span gas. 3. Inhibit ‘ ’ icon is also displayed indicating that no alarm outputs will be generated during this process.
Calibration Handbook Flow Calibration Flow calibration is to define 3 points to allow built-in transducer automatically perform flow compensations: Baseline (zero flow) Setpoint 1 (500cc) Setpoint 2 (650cc) 1. Connect mass flow meter to Midas inlet port. 2. Establish Baseline a.
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Calibration Handbook Press ‘✓’ to confirm Icon goes to steady Unit counts down from 10 as Setpoint 1 value is read 4. Establish Setpoint 2 Flashing flow icon displayed Dot near top of icon – indicates Setpoint 2 flow 650cc/min k.
Calibration Handbook Searchpoint Optima Plus Calibration Procedure Searchpoint Optima Plus is supplied factory calibrated for a particular hydrocarbon gas (approximately 100 different gas calibrations are currently available). Properly installed and maintained, Optima Plus does not require routine calibration. This operational benefit is made possible by the inherent stability of the IR absorption process and the fully compensated optical configuration used.
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Calibration Handbook 5. Continue until all three digits have been entered. 6. Apply the span gas. When concentration values are stable, select to calculate the span adjustment. This process also determines if the sensor is within range to accurately detect the target gas. Calibration Gas Sensor Reading Concentration...
Calibration Handbook WARNING When the XNX transmitter is placed in Inhibit Mode, alarms are silenced. This will prevent an actual gas event from being reported. Inhibit Mode must be limited to testing and maintenance only. Exit Inhibit Mode after testing or maintenance activities. Searchpoint Optima Plus with SHC-1 Handheld Interrogator Equipment Required: Gassing Cover...
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Calibration Handbook Optima. If the display shows Excel or Optima press ESC ESC must be pressed within 3 seconds to take effect, toggles Interrogator mode between Excel, Optima Plus and Optima. 6. Start-up message is updated and displayed again for 3 sec Z - SHC1 EXCEL Interrogator 4V0 7.
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Calibration Handbook Main Calibrate 13. Press on the handheld; display shows Calibrate Display 14. Press T to enter the calibration process, display shows Calibrate Cal Sensor 15. Press ; display shows Inhibinting 4-20 Please Wait . . . Sets analog output to inhibit level (default 2mA) for duration of calibration sequence. 16.
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Calibration Handbook Span Gas 50 % LEL Specify gas concentration value. Defaults are 50% LEL: for 2.5% methane or 50% UEG: for 2.2% methane. Use ST to change displayed gas value in 1% steps to gas concentration used. 23. Press ;...
Calibration Handbook Series 3000 XPIS Calibration Procedure The following equipment is required: Appropriate span gas cylinder Flow regulator set to 300-375mL/min Tubing Magnet Calibration gas flow housing NOTE ! COMPRESSED AIR CYLINDER 6OL OXYGEN SHOULD BE USED TO ZERO CAL IF AREA CONTAINS ANY RESIDUAL TARGET gas.
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Calibration Handbook 6. When the zero gas reading is stable use ‘✓’ to confirm zero calibration. 7. If successful the display shows ‘ZEro PASS’ (if not successful, the display shows ‘ZEro FAIL’ and returns to menu mode). 8. If using zero-air, turn it off. Zeroing is complete and saved. 9.
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Calibration Handbook 15. Apply the span gas to the sensor using the calibration gas flow housing. The live gas reading is displayed. When the reading is stable, use ‘✓’ to confirm span calibration. 16. If the sensor cell has been replaced the following display may be shown. 17.
Calibration Handbook select ‘QuIT’ to return to normal monitoring mode. Zero and Span Calibration of Hydrogen Sulfide sensors Hydrogen Sulfide sensors can be affected by extreme humidity changes. A sudden increase in ambient humidity can result in a short-term positive drift in the instrument’s reading. A sudden decrease in ambient humidity can result in a short-term negative drift in the instrument’s reading.
Calibration Handbook Sensepoint Toxic Calibration Procedure The Sensepoint toxic sensor is supplied pre-calibrated, however, for increased accuracy in specific applications, on-site system calibration is recommended. CAUTION 2E
CALIBRATION SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY QUALIlED SERVICE PERSONNEL Calibration should only be attempted after the sensor has been installed and power applied for a time exceeding the stabilization time.
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Calibration Handbook Wind Speed Measured Speed Test Gas Flow Rate (mph) Using Pitot (m/s) (L/min) Series 2000 11.1 13.4 15.6 17.8 5. Adjust the span at the control card to read the concentration of the gas applied. 6. Remove the Flow Housing and gas supply. Test Gas Concentrations Recommended Operating Temp.
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Calibration Handbook Zero Pot Zero Pot Span Pot Span Pot Twin Posts Non-Oxygen Oxygen CAUTION The test gas may be hazardous, it is important that the outlet of the Flow Housing is exhausted to a safe area. 4. Apply gas at a flow rate of 1 litre per minute for the recommended application time. 5.
Calibration Handbook SQN8x Calibration Procedure Zero Calibration - Option 1 Configuration 1. Connect 1LPM regulator to a Zero Air grade gas cylinder 2. Attach a “tee” to the regulator 3. Attach a freon filter to the tee 4. Connect open port of the tee to the SQN8x inlet port 5.
Calibration Handbook Zero Calibration - Option 2 Configuration 1. Connect demand flow regulator to Zero Air grade gas cylinder 2. Be sure the SQN8x is in “Zero Calibration” mode for the desired channel The sample pump will draw the required zero gas from the cylinder. CAUTION NEVER force a sample into the SQN8x, damage to the unit may result Demand Flow...
Calibration Handbook Span Calibration - Option 1 Configuration 1. Connect 1LPM regulator to a Span gas cylinder 2. Attach a “tee” to the regulator 3. Attach a freon filter to the tee 4. Connect open port of the tee to the SQN8x inlet port 5.
Calibration Handbook Span Calibration - Option 2 Configuration 1. Connect demand flow regulator to Span gas cylinder 2. Be sure the SQN8x is in “Span Calibration” mode for the desired channel The sample pump will draw the required span gas from the cylinder. CAUTION NEVER force a sample into the SQN8x, damage to the unit may result Demand Flow...
Calibration Handbook Span Calibration - Option 3 Configuration 1. Fill a gas bag with target sample gas 1LPM Regulator Span Gas Sample Gas Bag 2. Enter “Calibration” menu of SQN8x for the desired channel 3. Attach the tubing to the desired inlet point of the SQN8x 4.
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Calibration Handbook 3. ENTER to begin sensor zero. CALIB SPAN Go Calib ? 4. Display returns to CALIB SPAN when complete. CALIB SPAN SQN8x...
If no residual gas is present then the background air can be used to perform the zero calibration. Contact your Honeywell Analytics representative for details of suitable calibration kits.
Calibration Handbook Zero Calibration 1. If the ambient air is NOT considered reliable to use to set the ZERO, then remove the weather protection and fit the Gassing Cap accessory onto the sensor and apply a clean source of zero gas or compressed air. 2.
Calibration Handbook Span Calibration 11. The display shows the current calibration span gas concentration while flashing the ‘ ’ icon. Use ‘TS’ to change the calibration span gas concentration, and ‘✓’ when required span calibration level is set. 12. The display will show the current gas reading, and the ‘ ’ icon flashes. 13.
Calibration Handbook 20. When the reading falls below 50% of the calibration gas level the display indicates a countdown (up to 180 seconds dependant on gas type). 21. When the countdown is finished, the calibration procedure is complete. 22. The instrument returns to the ‘Set CAL’ menu. Activate the ‘T’ or ‘S’ switch to select another menu or select ‘QuIT’...
Calibration Handbook Sensepoint XCD-RTD Calibration Procedure It is recommended to periodically carry out a gas response check on the Sensepoint XCD RTD to ensure correct operation. This may be done in two ways; 1. A simple Response Check often referred to as a “BUMP TEST” is a test using calibration gas applied to the sensor via the Weather Protection or using the Sensepoint Gassing Cap.
If no residual gas is present then the background air can be used to perform the zero calibration. Contact your Honeywell Analytics representative for details of suitable calibration kits.
Calibration Handbook Zero Pot Zero Pot Span Pot Span Pot Twin Posts Non-Oxygen Oxygen Sensepoint Toxic Sensor Zero and Span potentiometer NOTE: 3PAN POTENTIOMETER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE TWIN POSTS 0LEASE REFER TO 3ENSEPOINT 4ECHNICAL -ANUAL OR THE DETAIL PROCEDURE ON HOW TO ADJUST THE :ERO AND 3PAN potentiometer.
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Calibration Handbook the next step. 16. If the output, with span gas applied, is not the concentration of span gas then adjust the span potentiometer through the Gassing Cap access Holes to obtain a span gas concentration indication. Zero Pot Zero Pot Span Pot Span Pot...
Recalibrate if the temperature of local environment has varied by more than ±15°C from the temperature of calibration. WARNING Honeywell recommends periodic bump tests (every 30 days or in accordance with customer site procedures) to the sensor to insure proper operation and compliance with the functional safety rating of the installation.
(20.9%Vol oxygen) should be used to perform the zero calibration if the area where the sensor is located contains any residual amount of the target gas. If no residual gas is present, background air can be used to perform the zero calibration. Contact a Honeywell Analytics representative for details about suitable calibration kits.
Calibration Handbook If the zero calibration is successful, the transmitter will display the Zero Passed screen. Span Calibration ✖ If a Span Calibration is not required, select the to skip the Span Calibration and return to the Calibration menu. 3. When the Zero Calibration is complete, the Span Concentration screen appears. The gas concentration for the Span Gas Calibration can be changed.
Calibration Handbook WARNING When the XNX transmitter is placed in Inhibit Mode, alarms are silenced. This will prevent an actual gas event from being reported. Inhibit Mode must be limited to testing and maintenance only. Exit Inhibit Mode after testing or maintenance activities. Using the Calibration Cup 1.
(20.9%Vol oxygen) should be used to perform the zero calibration if the area where the sensor is located contains any residual amount of the target gas. If no residual gas is present, background air can be used to perform the zero calibration. Contact a Honeywell Analytics representative for details about suitable calibration kits.
Calibration Handbook NOTE The Gas Calibration menu is for both Zero Calibration and Span Calibration. Sensor Reading at Current Settings As the sensor detects the gas and the concentration increases, the values displayed will reflect the changing ✓ concentration. When the concentration values are stable, 3 minutes, select to allow the transmitter to ✖...
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Calibration Handbook WARNING !S SOME TEST GASES ARE HAZARDOUS EXHAUST THE mOW HOUSING OUTLET TO A SAFE AREA 9. Apply the span gas. Pass the gas through the flow housing at a rate of 500 ±200 ml/min for XNX mV sensors.
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Calibration Guide Calibration Kits and Equipment...
Calibration Handbook Calibration Kits and Equipment For calibration gas, please contact Honeywell Analytics Customer Service at 800-323-2000. Regulator Guide Product Description Flow Rate XNX - EC XNX transmitter for use with electrochemical sensors 300 - 375 ml/min XNX - MPD XNX transmitter for use with multi-purpose detector 0.5 liter/min...
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Calibration Handbook Calibration Kits, Calibration Components, and Calibration Gas Part Number Description Cal kits do not include gas. Gas must be ordered separately and will arrive separately. XNX Universal Transmitter XNX Toxic Kit XNXTOXKIT Includes: FEP Tubing (998-100-004 - 5/ft), Flow adaptor (S3KCAL), Regulator (0.3 LPM - ZCALREG1), Carrying case (998-100-003) XNX Combustibles Kit XNXCOMBKIT...
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Calibration Handbook Calibration Kits, Calibration Components, and Calibration Gas EC-F2 For 17L/34L Cylinders Includes: Calibration Adapter w/Tubing and Tee (10244), 11252-L9 Regulator (1LPM - 10687-L9), Carrying Case For 29L Cylinders Includes: Calibration Adapter w/Tubing and Tee (10244), 11253-L9 Regulator (1LPM - 10597-L9), Carrying Case For 58L/103L Cylinders Includes: Calibration Adapter w/Tubing and Tee (10244), 11337-L9 Regulator (1LPM - 10597-L9), Carrying Case...
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Calibration Handbook Calibration Kits, Calibration Components, and Calibration Gas 301W For 17L/34L Cylinders Includes: Tubing (M-508808 - 1/8 ID x 1/4 OD x 6ft), Polyurethane Tubing (M-502730 - 4mm ID x 6mm OD), Magnet for GasPoint II (M-502499), Calibration Adapter for IAQPoint (M-512438), Calibration Port for 1309K0002 201T/201M/301M/GasPoint II (M-501080), Calibration Adapter for E Point and...
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Calibration Handbook Calibration Kits, Calibration Components, and Calibration Gas IAQPoint For 17L/34L Cylinders Includes: Tubing (M-508808 - 1/8 ID x 1/4 OD x 6ft), Polyurethane Tubing (M-502730 - 4mm ID x 6mm OD), Magnet for GasPoint II (M-502499), Calibration Adapter for IAQPoint (M-512438), Calibration Port for 1309K0002 201T/201M/301M/GasPoint II (M-501080), Calibration Adapter for E Point and...