Learn what you need to know about the Honeywell BW™ Icon Gas Detector before operating.
Introduction
Product Description
The Honeywell BW™ Icon & Honeywell BW™ Icon+ gas detectors warns of hazardous gas at levels
above user-defined alarm setpoints. The detector can monitor up to four gases at a time.
Safety
CAUTION
• The detector is a personal safety device. It is your responsibility to respond properly to
the alarm.
• For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only.
• The lithium battery in this product presents a risk of fire, explosion, and chemical burn if
misused. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 212°F (100°C). Batteries exposed to heat
at 266°F (130°C) for 10 minutes can cause fire and explosion. Batteries must only be charged in a
safe area free of hazardous gas.
• Deactivating the detector by removing the battery pack may cause improper operation and harm
the detector.
• Use only Honeywell approved battery chargers such as the vehicle Charger.
• Do not use the apparatus if it is damaged. Inspect the apparatus before use. Look for cracks and
missing parts.
Standards and Certifications
IECEx: IECEx SIR 20.0020X
Ex ia op is I Ma Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga, -40°C≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C (with IR sensor installed)
North America: CSA 20CA80028223X CSA C22.2 No.60079-29-1 UL60079-29-1
Class I, Division 1, Group A,B,C,D, T4;
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia op is IIC T4 Ga; Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga (With IR sensor installed)
Class I, Division 1, Group A,B,C,D, T4;
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga; Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
ATEX: Sira 20ATEX2012X
I M1 Ex ia op is I Ma, -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C (with IR sensor installed)
II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga, -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C (with IR sensor installed)
I M1 Ex ia I Ma, -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C
RE-D Directive 2014/53/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
ROHS Directive (EU) 2015/863 amending 2011/65/EU
IP: IP66, IP68 (1.2 meters for 45 minutes)
Contains FCC ID: SU3RMBLED
Contains IC: 20969-RMBLED
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
FCC Compliance statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
The user can pair the Honeywell BW™ Icon to a mobile device via built-in Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE). The Honeywell Device Configurator app, installed on the mobile device, can then show
gas readings and alarms from the BW Icon unit that is connected.
Readings and alarms can then be sent to Honeywell remote monitoring software
On the Honeywell BW™ Icon, the Bluetooth connection is on by default.
1.Turn On the BW Icon.
2.In your mobile device, open the Device Configurator app
3.In your BW Icon:
lDouble press to enter the menu
lSingle press until the BLE icon is displayed
lHold press 3 secs to initiate the pairing mode.
4.In the Device list screen from the Device Configurator app, select the BW Icon Serial
Number to start pairing.
Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O2) that is free of hazardous gas. Use 50% LEL for
test gas.
Details for calibration and maintenance:
l Recommendations for calibration of the equipment on a routine basis including the
maximum time interval between calibrations.
l Calibrate the apparatus before first-time use and then on a regular schedule, depending on
use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants. Honeywell recommends that the
sensors be calibrated regularly and at least once every 180 days (6 months).
l The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a different
combustible gas in the % LEL range, calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas.
Procedure to calibrate the detector via the calibration cap and the DC app on a
mobile device
1. Turn On the BW Icon. Place the cap over the detector, and then press down on both tabs to
snap it into place. Wait a few minutes to sensors warm up.
11. Open the cylinder valve by turning the pressure regulator knob counterclockwise. Follow
onscreen instructions to know when to apply gas. The IntelliFlash lights amber.
12. After calibration is complete, a report is displayed. Tap the Return Arrow button to exit the
report and go back to the remote calibration main screen.
The detector will start purge, and the slots LEDs will flash in yellow clockwise.
After purge is completed, the instrument will back to the regular mode.
Calibrate the BW Icon via the Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC).
1. Turn On the BW Icon. Place the cap over the detector, and then press down on both tabs to
snap it into place. Wait a few minutes to sensors warm up.
3. Connect the instrument to the PC via the IR link.
4. Log in to SSDC with an authorized user account. For further information, refer to the SSDC
User Manual.
5. Click on the Device List View tab, the SSDC scans for connected devices or you can click
Refresh to browse manually.
6. Select the connected detector and then click Start Bump/Cal.
7. In the Start Bump/Calibration Test window, do the following:
l Select Calibration;
l Select the calibration sensor. You can modify the default values;
l Click START TEST
l Wait for several seconds. The detector starts ZEROCalibration, and the four slots
LEDs flash blue clockwise. After Zero Calibration is complete, the LEDs are solid blue
if calibration passed, or red if failed.
8. Optional Step. You can either remove or keep the IR link connection, the remaining
operation is in the instrument.
9. Apply span gas when the slot LEDs start flashing. Span calibration starts after the instrument
detects gas. The four slots LEDs flash blue clockwise. After the Span calibration is completed,
the LEDs are solid green if calibration passed, or red if failed.
10. Remove the calibration cap. The detector starts purging, and the slots LEDs flash in yellow
clockwise.
After the purge is complete, the device is back to the regular mode.
l Apply gas from a cylinder to the sensors manually through the calibration cap, and using the
detector's menu.
l Apply gas from a cylinder to the sensors manually through the calibration cap, and using the
Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) software on a computer.
l Apply gas from a cylinder to the sensors manually through the calibration cap, and using the
Device Configurator (DC) app on a mobile device.
l Use an IntelliDoX module. For further reference see the IntelliDoX User Manual.
CAUTION
Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O2) that is free of hazardous gas. Use 50% LEL for
test gas.
Details for Bump Test and maintenance:
l Recommendations for initial checking of the equipment on a routine basis including the
maximum time interval between calibrations.
l Perform a functional check with gas before each day of use.
l Honeywell recommends bump testing the sensors before each day’s use to confirm their
ability to respond to gas by exposing the apparatus to a gas concentration that exceeds the
alarm setpoints. Manually verify that the audible and visual alarms activate.
l The combustible sensor is factory calibrated to 50% LEL methane. If monitoring a different
combustible gas in the % LEL range, calibrate the sensor using the appropriate gas.
Bump Test via the menu
Apply gas from a cylinder to the sensors manually through the calibration cap, and using the
detector's menu.
1. Turn On the BW Icon. Place the cap over the detector, and then press down on both tabs to
snap it into place. Wait a few minutes to sensors warm up.
4. Hold the button to enter the bump test, then the slot LED starts flashing blue.
5. Apply span gas when the slot LEDs start flashing. The bump test starts after the instrument
detects gas. The four slots LEDs flash blue clockwise. After the bump test is completed, the
LEDs are solid green if calibration passed, or red if failed.
6. Remove the calibration cap; the detector starts purging, and the slots LEDs flash in yellow
clockwise. After the purge is complete, the device is back to the regular mode.
Apply gas from a cylinder to the sensors manually through the calibration cap, and using the
Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) software on a personal computer (PC).
1. Turn On the BW Icon. Place the cap over the detector, and then press down on both tabs to
snap it into place. Wait a few minutes to sensors warm up.
2. Attach the hose.
3. Connect the instrument to the PC via the IR link.
4. Log in to SSDC with an authorized user account. For further information, refer to the SSDC
User Manual.
5. Click the Device List View tab, the SSDC scans for connected devices, or you can click
Refresh to browse manually.
6. Select the connected detector and then click Start Bump/Cal.
7. In the Start Bump/Calibration Test window, do the following:
l Select Bump
l Select the bump test sensor. You can modify the default values
l Click START TEST
8. Optional Step. You can either remove or keep the IR link connection. The remaining
operation is in the instrument.
9. Apply span gas when the slot LEDs start flashing. The bump test starts after the instrument
detects gas. The four slots LEDs flash blue clockwise. After the bump test is completed, the
LEDs are solid green if calibration passed, or red if failed.
10. Remove the calibration cap. The detector starts purging, and the slots LEDs flash in yellow
clockwise. After the purge is complete, the device is back to the regular mode.
You can charge the battery via an IntelliDox module, the charger adaptor & USB Charger, and the
Cradle Charger.
Note:
The lithium battery may require 5 hours to full capacity. While charging, the battery icon will flash
amber once per second. The time needed to charge will increase if the apparatus is activated. The
detector may be warm during charging; this is normal. To preserve the life of the battery,
deactivate the device when not in use.
The battery operating temperature is -40°C~ +60°C.
WARNING
The Icon uses a lithium battery that may present a risk of fire or chemical burn hazard if misused.
Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C, or incinerate.
CAUTION
l To avoid personal injury and property damage, adhere to the following:
l Charge the battery immediately when the apparatus emits a low battery alarm.
l Charge the battery in a safe area that is free of hazardous gas in a temperature range from
0~45°C.
l If the device is out of charging range, the battery icon flashes blue.
l Charge the battery using Honeywell charger adapters designed for this apparatus only. Do not
use any other charger adapters. Failure to adhere to this caution can lead to fire and explosion.
l If replacing the battery, use only approved lithium polymer cells that are available through
Honeywell. User of any other cell can cause fire and explosion.
Dispose of used lithium cells immediately. Do not disassemble and do not dispose
of in fire. Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries must be disposed of by a
qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler.
l Keep lithium cells away from children.
Battery Capacity Indicator
StatusDurationIndication or Alarm
Battery
low
Battery
low
Less than 7
days
Less than
12 hours
IntelliFlash, the battery icon, and the sensor LEDs flash amber every
5 seconds.
IntelliFlash, the battery icon, and the sensor LEDs flash every 5
seconds. Beeps and vibrates.
IntelliFlash flashes every 5 seconds, the battery icon and the
Battery
critical
Less than
20 minutes
sensor LEDs flash every second. Beeps and vibrates.
The IR Link is invalid, and the Menu cannot be accessed.
Battery
depleted
The battery icon LED is solid red for five seconds, and then the
detector powers off.
StatusPercentageIndication or Alarm
ChargingLess than 100%The Battery icon flashes in amber.
Fully charged100%The Battery icon lights in solid green, and one short beep.
l The auto-power is off if there is no communication with the IntelliDox for five minutes.
l For further information, refer to the IntelliDoX user Manual.
Charge the battery via the USB Charger
1. Press and hold the button to deactivate the detector.
2. Plug the USB charger into an USB port.
3. Attach the charging adapter to the charging Port.
Charge the battery via the Cradle Charger
1.Deactivate the detector.
2.Insert the detector into the detector bay and press down firmly on the detector to ensure
contact between the detector and the contact pins. The detector can be activated during
charging.
3.After charge is complete, the battery icon flashes green.
4.Remove the detector.
Note: For further information, refer to the Multi-Unit Cradle Charger User Manual.
A gas detected event supersedes anything. When a gas alarm occurs, even when displaying other
behavior, the device goes back to the home screen and displays appropriate gas behavior.
When more than one alarm occurs on one sensor, the highest priority is displayed: Over Range >
High > STEL, TWA, Low, Negative.
When more than one sensor alarms, the alarm status is displayed as multi-alarm no matter what
kind of gas alarms they are.
Alarm type from high
priority to low
MultiAlarm
Over
Range
Description
Alarm 2 icon lights red and flash every second. Left and Right
alarm LEDs flash every second. Alarmed sensor LEDs flash twice
every second. Beeps and vibrates.
Alarm 2 icon lights red and flash twice every second. Left and
Right alarm LEDs flash every second. Alarmed sensor LED
flashes twice every second. Beeps and vibrates.
Alarm 2 icon lights red and flash once every second. Left and
This manual provides additional information for the customer and organization related to
identification and risk management associated with the use of the system in connected
infrastructure. It applies to a system with the following components:
l Safety Suite Device Configurator
l IntelliDoX Docking Station
l Gas Detection Instruments
Some controls such as custom operating system, encrypted data for firmware updates, and
elimination of confidential data from the system (except for gas log files if designated as
confidential by the customer) are already built into the system. This manual is focusing on
additional controls that could be added by the customer.
Security considerations for system installation
l To minimize unauthorized external access to the system, Safety Suite Device Configurator
should operate behind a sufficiently robust and current company firewall.
l Ensure virus protection is installed, signature files are up-to-date, and subscriptions are
active as per applicable IT policies.
l Allow only digitally signed software from trusted sources to run on PC, where Safety Suite
Device Configurator is installed.
l To minimize the possibility of tampering with docking stations, instruments, and PCs, it is
recommended to limit physical access to authorized personnel only.
Security considerations for instruments equipped with wireless connectivity
l Bluetooth communication is always ON. It cannot be turned OFF by the user.
l If possible pair devices ONLY when in a physically secure area
System Monitoring
It is highly recommended to perform regular security inspections of the system and review
authorized access data.
Honeywell does not represent that the software is compatible with any specific third-party
hardware or software other than as expressly specified by Honeywell. The Customer is
responsible for providing and maintaining an operating environment with at least the minimum
standards specified by Honeywell. The Customer understands and warrants that Customer must
implement and maintain reasonable and appropriate security measures relating to the software,
the information used therein, and the network environment. This obligation includes complying
with applicable cybersecurity standards and best practices including, but not limited to, the
Federal Trade Commission consent decrees and other declarations of reasonable and
appropriate security measures, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”)
Cybersecurity Framework and NIST Alerts, InfraGard Alerts, and the United States Computer
Emergency Readiness Team (“US-CERT”) Alerts and Bulletins, and their equivalents.
The software is provided “as is” without any express or implied warranties. Honeywell, its
affiliated companies, and licensors expressly disclaim any implied warranty of merchantability,
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and warranty of non-infringement. In no event are
Honeywell, its affiliates, and licensors liable for any loss of data, loss of profit, or any loss or
damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential, however arising, as a
result of accessing or using the software. So long as this provision is enforceable in Customer’s
jurisdiction, the foregoing limitations, exclusions, and disclaimers apply to the fullest extent
permitted by law even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
In terms of North America flammable gas performance approval:
Honeywell BW™ Icon and BW Icon+ are performance tested only for the range 0-5% methane in
the air as 0-100% LEL based on CSA 60079-29-1 and UL 60079-29-1
Only Honeywell BW™ Icon and BW Icon+ infrared sensor were evaluated for CSA 60079-29-1
and UL 60079-29-1.
The evaluation is valid with flow rate 500ml/min, CH4 (Methane) gas, and Safety Suite Device
Configurator in CSA lab test.
The other options are not the scope of CSA 60079-29-1.
For the compliance of CSA 60079-29-1, the adjustable alarm point shall not exceed 5% to 60 %.
The highest alarm shall be configured as a latching alarm, and the user can turn on/off the
latching alarm by Safety Suite Device Configurator or Device Configurator.
Honeywell BW ™ Icon and Icon+ were pressure tested for 80 to 120 kPa, temperature tested for 40°C to 60°C, humidity tested for 5% to 90% RH, gas tested for 2.5%VOL CH4=50%LEL and air
velocity less than 6m/s in CSA lab test.
The battery voltage is 3.7V, and the manufacturer verifies the duration time until the low battery
condition mentioned; the performance test in the CSA lab only verifies the low battery duration.
The maximum power consumption of BW™ Icon and Icon+ are 380mW.
Infrared CH4 sensor warm-up time is less than 45s, CSA lab calibrates after warm-up for 1 hour,
and test gas application time is 60s. T90<60s for 50%LEL CH4 gas in diffusion mode.
To check reaction time, follow the section of 'Capture Real-Time Reading' to enter
'Measurement' in DC and apply calibration gas. The reaction time starts from the time once
attached hose or applied gas and end when reading over 90% of calibration gas concentration.
Performance Test Temperature Dependence:
-20 to 60°C, ±5%LEL or ±10% of reading at 20°C, whichever value is greater
-40 to -21°C, ±10%LEL or ±20% of reading at 20°C, whichever value is greater
Reading shows 0%LEL below 3%LEL and indicates Negative alarm once reading below 5%LEL. Use the utility of manufacture to disable the suppression of reading.
Where it is necessary to apply LFL and UFL values for CSA 60079-29-1 and UL 60079-29-1,
reference shall be made to ANSI/NFPA 497.