Gas Measurement Instruments PS200 User Manual

PS200 Series

QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to Essential Health and Safety Requirement (EHSR) and PS200

Series User Handbook before first use.

Switch ON

Press and hold the Right Hand button

•

for one second to switch the instrument ON and
initiate a warm-up routine.

• The display will show the serial number,

software version, battery status and calibration
gas. Next, the date and time are shown, followed
by the Calibration Due date. If expired, press the

button to acknowledge.

• Lastly, a sensor check is run. If sensors are

working OK and were zeroed correctly, a
symbol is displayed adjacent to the gas type. If a

sensor fails the zero check, the display will be
red, the audible / visual alarms activate and a
symbol is displayed adjacent to the faulty gas type.
T o acknowledge this fault, press the

button.

Switch ON - Manual Bump Test

Press and hold the button to switch the
instrument ON and initiate a Manual Bump Test
(after the warm-up routine is complete). When
concluded, the instrument will operate as normal.

Normal Operation

The standard operating screen for the 4 Gas model
is shown here. Other models will report the relevant
gases they are capable of detecting.

Backlight / MAX & MIN

Press the button once to switch the backlight
ON. (After 20 seconds it will automatically switch
OFF .) Press again to view MAX readings and a further
press to view the MIN readings. To reset MAX / MIN
readings, press and hold the
seconds when either MAX / MIN screen is displayed.

button for 2

Alarms Reset / Acknowledge

In alarm condition, the display will be red and the
audible and visual alarms are activated. When the
gas readings (of a Latching Alarm) are safe, press
and hold the
alarm. (If alarms are Non-Latching, the audible and
visual alarms reset automatically when gas readings
are safe.)

button to reset / acknowledge the

Switch Pump ON / OFF

Press and hold the button to toggle the pump ON / OFF
(Pumped instruments only).

Manual Datalog

Press the button once to perform a manual datalog, briefly indicated on
the display as ‘LOGGING’.

Switch OFF

Press and hold both and buttons, for 3 seconds, to switch the
instrument OFF.

WARNINGS

LOW BATTER Y

Flashes when approximately 30 minutes operating time remains. The display
flashes red, the audible alarm sounds once every two seconds and the red
LED’s flash. Note: Gas alarms will continue to operate as normal.

BAT F AUL T

Flashes when approximately 3 minutes operating time remains. The display
will be red, the audible alarm sounds continuously and the red LED’s remain
on. After approximately 3 minutes the instrument automatically switches of f.

CHARGING

Before first use the PS200 instrument should be charged for up to 4 hours or
until the ‘CHARGE COMPLETE’ message appears on the display.

The PS200 Series uses a Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) rechargeable battery. To
recharge, securely connect the charging clip to the bottom of the
instrument.Connect one end of the cable to the charging clip and the other to
the universal charging adaptor (supplied) or any standard USB socket.

CAL EXPIRED

Displayed every 30 seconds if the calibration expiry date has been exceeded.

ZERO FAULT (and flashing

symbol)

Appears after warm-up if the instrument is switched on in gas or the instrument
has been unable to zero all sensors. The display will be red, the audible alarm
sounds once every 2 seconds, and the red LED’ s flash (start-up only). However ,
the instrument can still be used to detect and alarm on the other sensor(s)
fitted.

Note:

1) If a flashing

symbol is alternating with a gas value, leave instrument on
for 30 minutes then switch OFF, and then ON again in fresh air. If the fault
remains, return instrument to a GMI approved Service / Repair facility.

2) If the symbol is displayed constantly, then the sensor may require
replacement. Return instrument to a GMI approved Service / Repair facility.

FLOW FAULT (Pumped instruments only.)

Flashes to indicate a sample fault . The display will be red, the audible alarm
sounds continuously and the red LED’s remain on. Check sample line / filters
/ and probe for blockage. Clear the blockage and restart pump by a press and
hold of the

button.

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Refer to User Handbook for
alternative charging options.

BUTTON OPERA TION

SINGLE PRESS PRESS & HOLD

&

LOCATING TONGUE

Backlight ON

MAX

MIN

Manual Datalog

LOCATING SLOT

CHARGING CLIP

USB CHARGING

CABLE

SWITCH ON

Pump ON / OFF

Acknowledge / Mute Alarm

Reset MAX / MIN

Switch ON - Manual Bump

Self Test

SWITCH OFF

when

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displayed

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