GMI PS500 User Handbook Manual

Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd

PS500

Auto Bump / Calibration

Station - User Handbook

Issue 2

08/09/2016

Part Number: 61254

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CONTENTS

LICENCE AGREEMENT ................................... i

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY .......................i

CALIBRATION Software Licence ...........................i

30 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY .............................ii

LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................ii

COPYRIGHT ........................................................ iii

TRADEMARK INFORMATION ............................ iii

LIABILITY ............................................................. iii

INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1-1

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................ 1-1

1.2 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION HARDWARE ...

................................................................... 1-5

1.3 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ................... 1-5

CONNECT CALIBRATION GAS AND POWER

SUPPLY .........................................................2-1

2.1 CONNECT CALIBRATION GAS ................ 2-1

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2.1.1 Compare Gas Cylinder Label with Software

Conguration ................................................. 2-2

2.1.2 Connect Gas Cylinder to ABC .......................2-4

2.1.3 Connect Air / Exhaust Tubing to ABC (if

required) ........................................................ 2-5

2.2 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY .................... 2-7

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ................... 3-1

3.1 VIEW / EDIT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1 Bump Test ....................................................3-4

3.1.2 Calibration .................................................... 3-6

3.1.3 Generate Settings File..................................3-8

3.2 TRANSFER UPDATED ‘PS500 SETTINGS’ to

ABC ............................................................ 3-9

3.3 HELP OPTIONS .......................................3-11

BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION ............4-1

4.1 PS500 SWITCH ON .................................. 4-1

4.2 INSERT INSTRUMENT IN AUTO BUMP /

CALIBRATION STATION ........................... 4-2

4.3 BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION ........ 4-6

4.4 REMOVE INSTRUMENT FROM ABC ....... 4-7

4.5 ABC FAULT INDICATION .......................... 4-8

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VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS .................... 5-1

5.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................... 5-1

5.2 DOWNLOAD TEST RESULTS .................. 5-2

5.3 VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS ................. 5-4

5.3.1 Test Result Files ........................................... 5-5

5.3.2 Generated Certicates ................................. 5-9

FIT MOUNTING BRACKET .......................... A-1

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................A-1

2. FIT MOUNTING BRACKET .........................A-2

3. ATTACH UNIT to WORKBENCH / DAISY

CHAIN OPTION .........................................A-3

INDEX.............................................................. ix

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INTRODUCTION

Fig. 1-1 PS500 Auto Bump / Calibration Station

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PS500 Auto Bump / Calibration Station provides the
user with a quick, easy and reliable method of ensuring that
PS500 instruments are correctly calibrated where company
policy dictates.

Equipment does not have to be taken out of service for
extended time periods while testing is undertaken.

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The Auto Bump / Calibration Station (ABC) has 3 variants:

• Single gas unit (GMI part no. 61502) - 1 gas cylinder
can be connected.

• Multi-gas unit (GMI part no. 61504) - up to 3 gases
cylinders can be connected.

• Reactive gases (CL2 / NH3) multi-gas unit (GMI part no.
61504R) - up to 3 gases cylinders can be connected.

Note: Throughout the user handbook the multi-gas

variant (GMI part no. 61504) will be used to
describe the Auto Bump / Calibration Station.

The units can be used for:

• A Bump Test, approximately 60 seconds gas duration
per cylinder, performs a full Bump Test of alarm set
points and sensor response.

• A Calibration of the instrument, approximately 60
seconds gas duration per cylinder.

Note: Gas duration is dependent on which PS500

model is being tested.

The ABC can be free standing on a workbench, or
alternatively, secured to the workbench individually or in a
daisy chain fashion using the mounting bracket and screws

supplied with the ABC. Refer to Appendix A for tting

instructions.

Power is supplied to the rear of the ABC via a 12V Universal
Power Supply Unit (PSU), supplied with the ABC. A 12V

Vehicle Power Supply is available as an accessory.

Gases are connected to the clearly marked inlet adaptors at
the rear of the ABC. An integral pump automatically draws
gas to the instrument for bump / calibration operation.

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The user simply inserts the PS500 into the ABC, then closes
the cover initiating the automatic testing process.

Note: The PS500 MUST be switched on before inserting

into the Auto Bump / Calibration Station.

The ABC uses a trafc light system to display progress /
result,

i.e. LED 1 (Green) = ON (power)

LED 2 (Orange) = TEST (in progress)

LED 3 (Green) = PASS

LED 4 (Red) = FAIL

This provides the user with a clear indication of whether the
PS500 meets the selected parameters.

GMI ‘PS500 Settings’ Software is a Windows™ based
‘stand alone’ application that allows the user to congure /

edit test parameters and view / print test results.

This software will run on any PC / Laptop with Windows XP™
or newer software installed. (.Net Framework 2.0 or higher
may also be required on early Windows XP™ operating
systems).

Both the ABC and the USB memory stick are supplied with
necessary ‘PS500 Settings’ software installed.

Note: ‘PS500Settings’arenotpre-conguredwithtest

parameters. A settings le MUST be generated

and transferred to the ABC before testing /
calibration can take place.

The software test parameters are congured via PC or
Laptop then the settings le transferred to the ABC using the
USB memory stick supplied.

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The software provides a full audit trail of tested instruments
and the resulting data is retained in the station memory

until downloaded to the USB memory stick, before being

transferred (refer to note on page 5-1) to any compatible PC
/ Laptop for long term storage, review and / or printing.

A Calibration Certicate can also be generated automatically

after successful completion of instrument testing.

A permanent PC connection is provided via mini-USB socket

at the rear of the ABC. An Ethernet socket is also provided
at the rear of the ABC to allow results to be gathered over a
network. Both of these options require additional software,

either the ‘exiCal Plus’ PC software package or the ‘IMS’

network software package, both available from GMI.

Note: PS500 Bump / Calibration Software is only one

part of the requirements in terms of calibration
and maintenance of a PS500 portable gas
detector. Gases, delivery and trained personnel
are all of equal or even greater importance.

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1.2 AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION HARDWARE

The multi-gas Auto Bump / Calibration Stations (GMI Part

No’s. 61504 / 61504R) are provided with:

• 4mm (5/32in.) ttings (3 x gas and 1 x air).

• 6mm tting (1 x exhaust).

• 12V Universal PSU.

• USB memory stick with GMI ‘PS500 Settings’

software.

The single-gas Auto Bump / Calibration Station (GMI Part
No. 61502) is provided with:

• 6mm ttings.

• 12V Universal PSU.

• USB memory stick with GMI ‘PS500 Settings’

software.

1.3 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Test Gas Cylinders - for a full list of gases, contact GMI
or an authorised distributor.

• On Demand Gas Flow Regulator - GMI Part No.

99118.

• Tygon® tubing - GMI Part No. 66118.

• 1.0 metre Tygon® tubing complete with 6mm adaptor

- GMI Part No. 64265.

• 0.6 metres reactive gas tubing - GMI Part No. 61540.

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2.1 CONNECT CALIBRATION GAS

Gas is supplied to the Auto Bump / Calibration Station from
Test Gas Cylinders via On Demand Gas Flow Regulators
(GMI Part No. 99118) and Tygon® tubing (GMI Part No.

12712).

Fig. 2-1 Calibration Gas Setup

Note: For a comprehensive list of calibration

accessories contact GMI or an authorised
distributor.

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2.1.1 Compare Gas Cylinder Label with Software

Conguration

First of all, make sure that the cylinder is not older than the

‘use by’ date on the label illustrated in Fig. 2.2.

Make sure that the cylinder contains enough gas to complete
the bump test / calibration. The pressure gauge on the

Regulator Valve, after tting, gives a clear indication of this.

When applying gas to the instrument via the Auto Bump /
Calibration Station, it is important that the gas concentrations
listed on the cylinder label are consistent with the current

software conguration downloaded from the USB memory

stick to the unit.

As illustrated in Fig. 2.2, the cylinder gas concentrations can
be easily found on the cylinder label.

2-2

Fig. 2-2 Gas Cylinder Label

CONNECT CALIBRATION GAS AND POWER SUPPLY

The concentrations, illustrated in Fig. 2-2, should be

consistent with the installed software conguration window,

as illustrated in Fig. 2-3.

Software Configuration

- Gas Concentrations

Fig. 2-3 Software Conguration

After comparing gas values between the Cylinder Gas Label

and the Software Conguration, when consistent, proceed to

the next paragraph.

If inconsistent, refer to Chapter 3 to update software

conguration then download the updated conguration to the

ABC.

Note: The Multi-gas ABC can have up to 3 gas

inputs, therefore 3 gas cylinders labels and

congurationstocompare.

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2.1.2 Connect Gas Cylinder to ABC

Connect the On Demand Regulator Valve to the gas cylinder

by screwing the valve rmly into the top of the cylinder, as
illustrated in Fig. 2-4. Fitting is simplied by pressing the valve

on to the cylinder with one hand and turning the cylinder with
the other. Care must be taken not to over-tighten the valve.

Fig. 2-4 Attach Regulator Valve to Gas Cylinder

Connect one of the supplied barbed adaptors to the end of
the tubing, then push the barbed adaptor into one of the three

‘Gas’ inlet adaptors on the rear of the ABC, as illustrated in

Fig. 2-5.

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Fig. 2-5 Connect Barbed Adaptor to ABC

2.1.3 Connect Air / Exhaust Tubing to ABC (if
required)

If the ABC is located in a poorly ventilated area, it is

recommended that tubing is connected to both the ‘Air’ inlet
and ‘Exhaust’ outlet adaptors on the rear face of the ABC,

using barbed adaptors.

GMI recommend the use of an ‘Air’ in-line lter, also supplied
with the unit. The (in-line lter) barbed adaptor is a push
t in the ‘Air’ inlet adaptor on the rear face of the ABC, as

illustrated in Fig. 2-6.

Air inlet tubing, from the in-line lter, can be routed to the

nearest window for the supply of fresh air.

Alternatively, compressed air can be used to supply inlet air.

Note: If the compressed air option is adopted, the in-

linelterisnotrequired.

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Fig. 2-6 Connect Air Tubing Adaptor to ABC

The ‘Exhaust’ line, not illustrated, consists of a length of

tubing and a barbed adaptor. The barbed adaptor is a push

t in the ‘Exhaust’ outlet adaptor on the rear face of the ABC.

Exhaust tubing can be routed to the nearest window.

Note: Airinlet and exhaust tubing must be distanced

from each other at end of tubing.

To remove the ‘Gas’, ‘Air’ and ‘Exhaust’ barbed adaptors

from the ABC, depress the yellow and blue coloured collars,
in turn to release, then withdraw the adaptor and tubing.

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2.2 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

Power is supplied to the ABC via a Universal AC Power

Adaptor (12Vdc output) supplied with the unit.

The plug adaptor is located in the 12Vdc socket on the rear
face of the ABC, as illustrated in Fig. 2-7.

Fig. 2-7 Connect Power Supply to ABC

Locate the Universal Power Adaptor in a mains supply wall

socket then switch the mains power ON.

The ‘ON’ LED, on the front face of the unit, will illuminate

green, as illustrated in Fig. 2-8.

Fig. 2-8 Unit ‘ON’ Indication

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After 5 seconds all four LED’s illuminate green, as illustrated

in Fig. 2-9. This indicates that the unit is loading operating
software and preparing for testing.

Fig. 2-9 Unit Loading Software

After a further 25 seconds three green LED’s extinguish
leaving only the ‘ON’ indication illuminated, as shown in Fig.
2-8. Next, three LED’s coloured orange, orange and red
illuminate briey in sequence, indicating that GMI ‘TEST’

software has started.

Finally, the ‘ON’ indication is illuminated, as illustrated in Fig.

2-8, and the ABC is now ready for operation.

Note: TheABCcanbepoweredONindenitelywithno

harm to the hardware.

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SELECT

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

3.1 VIEW / EDIT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

The USB memory stick, supplied with the ABC, contains the
‘PS500 Settings’ software.

Note: ‘PS500Settings’arenotpre-conguredwithtest

parameters. A settings le MUST be generated

and transferred to the ABC before testing /
calibration can take place.

To view ‘PS500 Settings’, insert the memory stick into an
available USB port on your PC / Laptop.

The following screen is displayed on a Windows 7™ PC /
Laptop.

Fig. 3-1 PS500 Settings Windows 7™ Options

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Note: All software instructions in the user handbook,

are based on using Windows 7™.

Select ‘Open folder to view les’ to display the contents, as

illustrated in Fig. 3-2.

Fig. 3-2 PS500 Settings Contents Folder

Note: A short-cut to both the User Handbook and the

Quick Operation Guide, can be accessed from
this window. Adobe Acrobat Reader must be

installedtoviewtheseles.

To view the test conguration settings, open the

application from the list of items in

Fig. 3-2.

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VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE

The window, illustrated in Fig. 3-3, is displayed.

Fig. 3-3 Conguration Window (Multi Gas Set-up)

There are two Bump Test / Calibrate options available:

• Test (i.e. bump test)

• Calibration

PS500 instruments can have many gas congurations. To
incorporate the majority of gas congurations, there are two
ABC type’s available for test and calibration:

• Air + 1 gas. Single Gas Cylinder - Gas Input 1.

• Air + 3 gas. Multi Gas Cylinders - Gas Inputs 1, 2, 3.

Note: Each ‘Gas Input’ (cylinder) can contain up to 5

different types of gas.

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3.1.1 Bump Test

This feature provides the user with the ability to perform a
full bump test, testing alarm set points and sensor response.

When gas is applied, using Test Gas Cylinders, for a pre-set

time, the audible and visual alarms will activate, and the unit

will record a ‘Pass’ when the target values are attained.

Note: Gas application times, alarm set points and

target values are gas type dependent.

To select / change the instrument gas type, ensure from the

‘Bump Test / Calibrate’ section, ‘Test’ is selected. Then, from
the appropriate ‘Gas Input’ section, select the required gas

type from the drop down list. The example in Fig. 3-4 shows

Methane selected from ‘Gas Input 1’.

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Fig. 3-4 Instrument Gas Type Selection

VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE

To enter / edit the gas concentration, highlight the gas value
(0.0), then type in the new value (e.g. 50.0% LEL Methane),
as illustrated in Fig. 3-5.

Fig. 3-5 Gas Concentration

Note: It is important that the ‘Gas Concentration’ value

is consistent with the value displayed on the gas
cylinder label.

Isobutylene is the recommended gas for tested or calibrating
VOC 0-100 PPM and VOC 0 - 1000 PPM ranges.

If testing or calibrating VOC ranges with a gas other than
Isobutylene, select the VOC range from the drop down list.
Isobutylene can then be edited with your calibration gas of

choice. E.g. Toluene in ‘Gas Input 2’, as illustrated in Fig. 3-6.

Fig. 3-6 Editing VOC Gas Type

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3.1.2 Calibration

This feature provides the user with the option of performing a
full calibration of the instrument.

When gas is applied, using Test Gas Cylinders, for a pre­set time, the audible and visual alarms will activate, and the

unit will record a ‘Pass’ when the recalibrated target value is

attained.

Note: Gas application times, alarm set points and

target values are gas type dependent.

To select / change the instrument gas type, ensure from

the ‘Bump Test / Calibrate’ section, ‘Calibration’ is selected.
Then, from the appropriate ‘Gas Input’ section, select the

required gas type from the drop down list. The example in

Fig. 3-7 shows Methane selected from ‘Gas Input 1’.

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Fig. 3-7 Instrument Gas Type Selection

VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE

To enter / edit the gas concentration, highlight the gas value
(0.0), then type in the new value (e.g. 50.0% LEL Methane),
as illustrated in Fig. 3-8.

Fig. 3-8 Gas Concentration

Note: It is important that the ‘Gas Concentration’ value

is consistent with the value displayed on the gas
cylinder label.

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3.1.3 Generate Settings File

The ‘Generate Settings Files’ button, illustrated in Fig. 3-9,
allows any conguration changes to be saved to the USB
memory stick, as updated settings le, then transferred to

the ABC.

Fig. 3-9 Generate Setting Files

To save changes, select the ‘Generate Settings File’ button
to save the data to the USB memory stick. The message

illustrated in Fig. 3-10 will be displayed.

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Fig. 3-10 New PS500 Settings File Generated

VIEW / RE-CONFIGURE SOFTWARE

3.2 TRANSFER UPDATED ‘PS500 SETTINGS’ to ABC

Make sure that the 12V power supply is connected to the
ABC and switched ON, indicated by an illuminated green

‘ON’ LED on the front of the ABC and that the ABC has

completed start-up.

Remove USB memory stick from the PC / Laptop then insert

into the USB port on the front face of the ABC, as illustrated

in Fig. 3-11.

Fig. 3-11 Auto Bump / Calibration Station USB Port

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When the USB is inserted in the ABC, the updated settings
le is automatically transferred to the ABC, indicated by three
ashing green LED’s, as illustrated in Fig. 3-12.

Fig. 3-12 Transferring Data to Unit

On completion of uploading the updated settings le,
the three LED’s stop ashing, as illustrated in Fig. 3-13,

indicating the upload is complete.

Fig. 3-13 Upload Complete

Next, LED’s coloured orange, orange and red illuminate,
as illustrated in Fig. 3-14 and GMI ‘TEST’ software has re-

started.

Fig. 3-14 Test Software Re-started

Next, the three (orange, orange and red) LED’s extinguish,
leaving only the green ‘ON’ LED illuminated.

The Auto Bump / Calibration Station has stored the new data
and is ready for use.

The USB memory stick can now be removed.

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3.3 HELP OPTIONS

The ‘PS500 Settings’ software contains a Help menu, as

illustrated in Fig. 3-15.

Fig. 3-15 Help Menu

The menu has the following options available:

• Handbook - select to open the User Handbook (in
PDF format).

• Quick Operation Guide - select to open the Quick
Operation Guide (in PDF format).

• About - contains information relating to the owner,
name and version of the application.

Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to view

the Handbook and Quick Operation Guide.

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BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION

4.1 PS500 SWITCH ON

The PS500 must be switched ON, before inserting into the
Auto Bump / Calibration Station.

To switch ON, press and hold the blue button, as illustrated
in Fig. 4-1.

Fig. 4-1 PS500 Switch ON

The instrument will switch on, run through the warm-up
sequence and show the normal operating display, as the
example illustrates in Fig. 4-2.

Fig. 4-2 Normal Operating Display

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4.2 INSERT INSTRUMENT IN AUTO BUMP / CALIBRATION STATION

Note: Before use, ensure the ABC is ready for operation

and the appropriate ‘PS500 Settings’ le has

been transferred.

To release the front cover of the Auto Bump / Calibration
Station, press the cover latch downwards, as illustrated in
Fig. 4-3, then open the cover fully.

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Fig. 4-3 Open Front Cover

BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION

Locate the instrument inlet connector over the gas supply
nozzle in the unit, as illustrated in Fig. 4-4.

Fig. 4-4 Locate Instrument

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Push the instrument rearwards until correctly seated in the
station recess, as illustrated in Fig. 4-5.

Fig. 4-5 Instrument Correctly Seated

Note: Ensure the instrument is switched ON before

closing the front cover.

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BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION

Close the front cover of the Auto Bump / Calibration Station,
by using both thumbs. Press the lower centre of the cover

rmly, as illustrated in Fig. 4-6, until the latch ‘clicks’ shut.

Fig. 4-6 Close Front Cover

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4.3 BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION

The Bump / Calibration operation starts up automatically
following the locking of the unit cover latch.

After the cover latch ‘clicks’ shut, the orange ‘Test in Progress’

LED illuminates, as illustrated in Fig. 4-7.

Fig. 4-7 Test in Progress

During testing, when the alarm set points are reached, the

instrument’s audible and visual alarms will activate for a

short period of time.

On test completion the instrument will switch OFF.

A test ‘PASS’ is indicated by a green LED, as illustrated in

Fig. 4-8.

Fig. 4-8 PASS Indication

Alternatively, a test ‘FAIL’ is indicated by a red LED, as

illustrated in Fig. 4-9.

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Fig. 4-9 FAIL Indication

BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION

Next, the unit pump switches OFF and the instrument can be
safely removed.

The test result indication is displayed until the door is opened.

All test results are stored in the ABC memory and can be
accessed as detailed in Chapter 5.

4.4 REMOVE INSTRUMENT FROM ABC

To release the front cover of the Auto Bump / Calibration
Station, press the cover latch downwards, as illustrated in
Fig. 4-10, then open the cover fully.

Fig. 4-10 Open Front Cover

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CAUTION: Do not overextend angle of extraction as

Grasp the instrument, lean the top of instrument away from
the ABC, then carefully lift away from gas supply nozzle, as
illustrated in Fig. 4-11.

Close the front cover of the ABC then, using both thumbs,

press the lower centre of the cover rmly until the latch
‘clicks’ shut.

damage to the gas supply nozzle could result.

Fig. 4-11 Lift Instrument Clear of Gas Nozzle

4.5 ABC FAULT INDICATION

Fault detection indication is via the LED’s on the front face of

the unit, as follows:

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BUMP / CALIBRATION OPERATION

Test Error

A ‘Test Error’ is indicated by an orange ashing LED, as

illustrated in Fig. 4-12.

Fig. 4-12 Test Error

If this fault occurs, it is recommended that the USB memory
stick is inserted into a PC / Laptop and re-congured, as

detailed in Chapter 4.

On completion, the data should then be transferred to the
Auto Bump / Calibration Station.

Pump Fault

A ‘Pump Fault’ is indicated by orange and red ashing LED’s,

as illustrated in Fig. 4-13.

Fig. 4-13 Pump Fault

If this fault occurs, it is recommended that the tubing from
the gas cylinder to the Auto Bump / Calibration Station inlet
adaptor is inspected for possible restriction of blockage.

If this action does not clear the fault, remove the instrument

from the unit and inspect the instrument for possible ow

fault. If this does not clear the fault, contact GMI.

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VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

5.1 INTRODUCTION

The test results of all instruments that have been Bump
Tested / Calibrated in the unit are stored in the unit internal
memory.

The USB memory stick (Part No. 61251), containing ‘PS500

Settings’ software and supplied with the Auto Bump /

Calibration Station, must be used to download this data.

Fig. 5-1 Downloading Memory Stick

The memory stick can be used to download data from
several GMI Auto Bump / Calibration Stations, if required.

The data identies the serial number of the unit used to

download data from each instrument, bump tested or
calibrated.

Note: It is recommended a backup of the test results

are made, on a PC / Laptop, on a regular basis; in
case of the USB memory stick being misplaced.

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5.2 DOWNLOAD TEST RESULTS

Make sure that the Auto Bump / Calibration Station is
connected to mains power supply, switched ON and start-up
is completed.

This is indicated by an illuminated green ‘ON’ LED, on the

front face of the unit, as illustrated in Fig. 5-2.

Fig. 5-2 Unit ‘ON’ Indication

Insert USB memory stick into the USB port on the front face

of the unit, as illustrated in Fig. 5-3.

5-2

Fig. 5-3 Auto Bump / Calibration Station USB Port

VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

When the USB memory stick is inserted in the unit, all stored

test results are automatically transferred to the memory stick.

During this process three green LED’s ash in sequence

from left to right, as illustrated in Fig. 5-4.

Fig. 5-4 Downloading Data

This is followed by all four green LED’s illuminating, as

illustrated in Fig. 5-5, indicating that download is complete.

Fig. 5-5 Download Complete

Next, LED’s coloured orange, orange and red illuminate, as

illustrated in Fig. 5-6. This indicates that the test data has

been downloaded and GMI ‘TEST’ software has re-started.

Fig. 5-6 Test Software Re-started

Next, the three (orange, orange and red) LED’s extinguish,
leaving only the green ‘ON’ LED illuminated, as illustrated in

Fig. 5-2.

The USB memory stick can now be removed and transferred

to a PC / Laptop to view test results.

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5.3 VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

Insert the USB memory stick into a USB port on PC / Laptop.

Select ‘Open folder to view les’ to display the contents, as

illustrated in Fig. 5-7.

Fig. 5-7 PS500 Settings Contents Folder

The contents of the folder are as follows:

• Generated Certicates:

Contains copies of all calibration certicates

generated.

• PS500 Settings:

This is a systems folder. Do not edit.#

• Test Results:
Contains copies of all test results generated.

• Upload:

Contains conguration settings used by the Auto

Bump / Calibration Station. Do not edit.#

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VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

Auto Bump / Cal Station

Tested Instruments

• Autorun:

USB memory stick will start automatically when

inserted. Do not edit.#

• Handbook:
Auto Bump / Calibration Station user handbook (in
PDF format).

• Quick Operation Guide:
Auto Bump / Calibration Station poster style document
(in PDF format).

• Interop.ADODB.dll. Do not edit.#

• PS500 Settings application.

• PS500 Settings.exe. Do not edit.#

# - Depending on PC / Laptop ‘Folder Option’ settings these

items may be hidden. If visible do not edit.

5.3.1 Test Result Files

The contents of this folder includes all instrument test result

les downloaded from each Auto Bump / Calibration Station
that the USB memory stick has been used on.

Test Files

Fig. 5-8 ‘Test Results’ Folder Contents

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Test Result Files:

The test le names in Fig. 5-8, (e,g.
PS500_250013_21_7_2015_1415) identies the serial

number of the instrument (e.g. 250013), the date tested in
day, month and year (e.g. 21_7_2015) and the time testing
was completed (e.g. 1415hrs).

Each le can be opened individually to display a

comprehensive list of test results obtained from that
particular instrument.

The following example, in Fig. 5-9, illustrates information
available, including:

• Instrument Type (e.g. PS500)

• Test Type (e.g. CALIBRATION)

• Instrument Serial No. (e.g. 250013)

• New Cal Due Date (if Test registered as PASS)

• ABC Serial No. (e.g. 805000)

• Date Tested (e.g. 21 July 2015)

• Time Tested (e.g. 2:15:25 PM)

• Overall Result (e.g. PASS)

Followed by a listing of air tests, then gas tests which display
target / lo Limit / hi Limit / result / range / re cal val / re cal
result for the gas range.

Finally, an audible / visual alarm test result is displayed.

Test results, as illustrated in Fig. 5-9, can be printed if
required.

5-6

VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

Fig.5-9 View Test Result File

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Auto Bump / Calibration Station Instruments:

The tested les (e.g. Tested805000.rec) illustrated in the
Fig. 5-8, identies the serial number of each Auto Bump /

Calibration Station (e.g. 805000) that the memory stick has

been used to download data from. Each le contains a list of

all instrument serial numbers tested on that particular station.

Each ‘.rec’ le can be opened individually to display a

comprehensive list of test results obtained from that particular
Auto Bump / Calibration Station.

The following example, Fig. 5-10, illustrates a list of
instruments tested on unit serial number 805000.

Fig. 5-10 Tested Instruments on 805000

The le includes:

5-8

• A list of instruments tested

• Date Tested (day, month, year)

• Time Tested

• Test Result, Pass (P) or Fail (F)

VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

5.3.2 GeneratedCerticates

The contents of this folder includes a list of all Bump Test /

Calibration Certicates generated when selecting the ‘View

Certicate’ button in the conguration window, as illustrated

in Fig. 5-11.

Fig. 5-11 Conguration Window

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Certicate Content:

The certicates, as illustrated in Fig. 5-17 and 5-18, include

company details, order number, etc. These details are

completed in a ‘Certicate Printer’ window, accessed by
opening ‘View Certicate’ in the conguration window,

illustrated in Fig. 5-11.

The ‘Certicate Printer’ window is displayed, as illustrated

in Fig. 5-12.

Fig. 5-12 ‘Certicate Printer’ Window

The windows contents can now be completed to include
company name, address, etc., as illustrated in Fig. 5-13.

5-10

VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

Fig. 5-13 Certicate Completed

When ‘Certicate Printer’ window is complete, select the
‘Create Certicate’ button, illustrated in Fig. 5-13, to print
certicate as illustrated in example Fig. 5-18.

To include your company’s logo on the printed certicate,
insert the logo le, named logo.jpg into the ‘Generated
Certicates’ folder on the memory stick. The logo will
be included in the top right hand corner of the certicate,
as illustrated in the ‘GMI’ logo example in the ‘Calibration
Certicate’, illustrated in Fig. 5-18.

Note: Logodimensions mustnotexceed200(W)X50

(H)pixels.

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After selecting the ‘Create Certicate’ button, the test results
folder will be displayed, highlight a test result for certicate
generation then select ‘Open’, as illustrated in Fig. 5-14.

Fig. 5-14 Select Test Result for Certicate Generation

Next, a ‘DONE!’ window will be displayed. The certicate has
now been generated for the selected test result le. Select
‘OK’, from the window, to open the generated certicate, as

illustrated in Fig. 5-15.

5-12

Fig. 5-15 Open Certicate

VIEW / PRINT TEST RESULTS

Generated Certicate Files

The certicate les illustrated in Fig. 5-16, identies date and
time of each certicate’s generation.

Fig. 5-16 Generated Certicate Files

Each le can be opened individually to display / print a ‘Bump
Results’ or ‘Calibration Certicate’.

Note: If background image (green tick), illustrated

in Fig. 5-15 or 5-16, is not present adjust local
printer settings.

An example of the ‘Bump Results’ and ‘Calibration Certicate’

are illustrated in Fig. 5-17 and Fig. 5-18 respectively.

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Fig. 5-17 Bump Results

5-14

Fig. 5-18 Calibration Certicate

A

FIT MOUNTING BRACKET

Fig. A-1 Auto Bump / Calibration Station

(with mounting bracket tted)

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PS500 Auto Bump / Calibration Station is supplied with
a mounting bracket and necessary screws to secure the unit
to a workbench or similar.

The bracket also provides the facility to ‘daisy chain’ a series

of Auto Bump / Calibration Stations if required.

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2. FIT MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Make sure the workbench surface is clean and free
from dirt and grime.

2. Place clean cloth or similar on workbench to protect
Auto Bump / Calibration Station front cover surface

from scratching and / or scufng.

3. Carefully place the unit face down on workbench. Refer
to Fig. A-2.

Fig. A-2 Attach Bracket to Unit

4. Loosely attach bracket to the underside of the unit
with two pozi countersunk screws (Part No. 24722), as
illustrated in Fig. A-2.

A-2

APPENDIX A

5. Loosely attach two double sems pozi pan screws (Part
No. 24957) through bracket and into rear panel of unit,
as illustrated in Fig. A-2.

6. Using a No.2 Pozidrive screwdriver, tighten all four
screws to secure.

3. ATTACH UNIT to WORKBENCH / DAISY CHAIN

OPTION

The bracket can be secured to a workbench or similar type
surface using four suitable screws (not supplied).

Secure to

Workbench

(4-places)

Fig. A-3 Attach Unit to Workbench

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(4-places)

A group of Auto Bump / Calibration Stations can be connected

in a ‘daisy chain’ fashion by using a double sems pozi pan

screw supplied (Part No. 24957) through bracket at rear of
station and into captive nut of adjoining bracket, as illustrated
in Fig. A-4.

Captive Nut

Attach to

Adjoining Bracket

Fig. A-4 Attach Adjoining Units

A-4

INDEX

Symbols

30 DAY LIMITED
WARRANTY ii

A

About 3-11
Additional Accessories 1-5
Air + 1 gas 3-3
Air + 3 gas 3-3
Air inlet 2-5

Air in-line lter 2-5
Attach Adjoining Units A-4
Attach Bracket to Unit A-2

Attach Regulator Valve to
Gas Cylinder 2-4

Attach Unit to Workbench

A-3
Auto Bump / Calibration
Hardware 1-5
Auto Bump / Calibration
Station 1-1
Auto Bump / Calibration
Station USB Port 3-9, 5-2

B

Barbed adaptor 2-6
Bump / Calibration
Operation 4-1, 4-6

Bump Results 5-14
Bump Test 3-4

C

Calibration 3-6
Calibration Certicate 5-14
Calibration Gas Setup 2-1
Calibration Software
Licence i

Certicate Completed 5-11
Certicate Printer

Window 5-10
Close Front Cover 4-5
Compare Gas Cylinder
Label with Software

Conguration 2-2
Conguration Window 5-9
Conguration Window

(Multi Gas Set-up) 3-3
Connect Air / Exhaust
Tubing to Auto Bump /
Calibration Station 2-5
Connect Air Tubing
to ABC 2-6
Connect Calibration Gas
2-1
Connect Gas Cylinder to
Auto Bump / Calibration
Station 2-4

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Connect Power Supply 2-7
Connect tubing to ABC 2-5
COPYRIGHT iii

D

Download Complete 5-3
Downloading Data 5-3
Download Test Results 5-2

E

Editing VOC Gas Type 3-5
Exhaust outlet 2-5

F

FAIL Indication 4-6
Fault Indication 4-8
Fit Mounting Bracket A-1
exiCal Plus 1-4

G

Gas Concentration 3-5, 3-7
Gas Cylinder Label 2-2
Gas duration 1-2
Gas inlet adaptor 2-4
General Description 1-1

Generated Certicate

Files 5-13
Generated Certicates 5-9
Generate Settings File 3-8

H

Help Options 3-11

I

Insert Instrument in Auto
Bump / Calibration Station
4-2
Instrument Correctly
Seated 4-4
Instrument Type Selection
3-4
Introduction 1-1

L

LIABILITY iii
LICENCE AGREEMENT i
Lift Instrument Clear
of Gas Nozzle 4-8
LIMITED WARRANTY ii
Locate Instrument 4-3

M

Mounting Bracket A-1
Multi-gas unit 1-2

N

New PS500 Settings File
Generated 3-8
Normal Operating
Display 4-1

O

On Demand Gas Flow
Regulator 1-5
Open Front Cover 4-2, 4-7

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P

PASS Indication 4-6
PS500 Settings
i, 1-3, 3-1, 5-1
PS500 Settings
Contents Folder 3-2, 5-4
PS500 SWITCH ON 4-1
Pump Fault 4-9

Q

Quick Operation Guide
3-11

R

Remove Instrument From
Auto Bump / Calibration
Station 4-7

S

Select Test Result for
Certicate Generation 5-12
Single gas unit 1-2

Software Conguration

2-3, 3-1
Software Licence i

T

Test Error 4-9
Test Gas Cylinder 1-5, 2-1
Test in Progress 4-6
Test Result Files 5-5
Test Results Folder
Contents 5-5

Test Software
Re-started 3-10, 5-3
TRADEMARK
INFORMATION iii

Trafc light system 1-3
Transferring Data to Unit

3-10

Transfer Updated ‘PS500
Settings’ to ABC 3-9

Tygon tubing 1-5, 2-1

U

Unit Loading Software 2-8
Unit ‘ON’ Indication 2-7
Upload Complete 3-10
USB memory stick

3-1, 3-9, 5-1
User Handbook 3-11

V

View / Edit Software
Conguration 3-1
View / Print Test Results
5-1, 5-4
View Test Result File 5-7
VOC ranges 3-5

W

WARRANTY, LIMITED ii

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