Industrial Scientific MX6 iBrid Operation Manual
™
MX6 iBrid
Multi-Gas Monitor
Operation Guide
Part Number: 17130279-1
Revision: 6
Release Date: 03.01.2013
Ex-Ox-Tox Gasdetectie
Westerdreef 5V
2152 CS Nieuw-Vennep
Telefoon: 0252 620885
E-mail: info@exoxtox.nl
Website: www.exoxtox.nl
MX6 iBrid™ Multi-Gas Monitor
Table of Contents
CERTIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 3
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ............................................................................................... 3
KEY FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
QUICK START MENU FLOWCHARTS .............................................................................................................. 10
CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................................................................................................. 11
MENU OPERATION BASICS ................................................................................................................................ 13
POWER UP AND SHUT DOWN ............................................................................................................................ 14
NORMAL OPERATION MODE ............................................................................................................................. 14
VIEW MENU OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 16
CONFIGURATION MENUS ................................................................................................................................... 17
CALIBRATION POLICY ........................................................................................................................................ 18
ZERO ALL OPTION ................................................................................................................................................ 19
CALIBRATE OPTION ............................................................................................................................................. 19
BUMP TEST OPTION ............................................................................................................................................. 21
DATALOG MENU OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 22
CONFIGURATION MENUS ................................................................................................................................... 23
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS AND CORRELATION FACTORS ...................................................................... 25
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
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CERTIFICATIONS
Directive/Code Certification Marking Standard
ATEX1 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga / Ex ia I Ma; IP65 (IP64 pump
version)
Equipment Group and Category: II 1G/ I M1 (I
M2 w/IR sensor)
EN 60079-0: 2009
EN 60079-1: 2007
EN 60079-11: 2007
EN 60079-26: 2007
EN 50303: 2000
EN 50271: 2001
EN 60079-29-1: 2007
EN 50104/A1: 2004
IECEx2 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga T4
Ex ia I (Ex ia d I w/IR sensor)
UL3 Class I, Group A B C D T4
Class II, Group F G
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4
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The IECEx examination certificate is IECEx UL07.0004X with marking code Ex ia IIC T4 Ga for an ambient
IEC 60079-0: 2007
IEC 60079-1: 26:2006
IEC 60079-11: 1999
UL 913 7
UL 60079-0 5
UL 60079-11 5
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temperature range of -20°C to 40°C, with the alkaline battery P/N 17131046-3 or -20°C to 55°C with the li-ion
battery pack, P/Ns 17131038-1, and 17131038-2.
1
The MX6 multi-gas monitor complies with relevant provisions of European ATEX directive 94/9/EC and EMC
directive 2004/108/EC.
1
The EC type examination certificate is DEMKO 07 ATEX 0626395X; for equipment group and category II 1G;
with marking code Ex ia IIC T4 Ga for an ambient temperature range of -20°C to 40°C, with the alkaline battery
pack P/N 17131046-3 or -20°C to 55°C with the li-ion battery pack, P/Ns 17131038-1, and 17131038-2.
1
The EC type examination certificate is INERIS 08 ATEX 0026X; for equipment group and category I M1 /M2 with
marking code Ex ia d I for an ambient temperature range of -20°C to 40°C, with the alkaline battery pack P/N
17131046-3 or -20°C to 55°C with the li-ion battery pack, P/Ns 17131038-1, and 17131038-2.
1
The EC type examination certificate is INERIS 10 ATEX 0027X; for equipment group and category II 2 G with
marking code EN 60079-29-1, and EN 50104.
1 and 2
The MX6 multi-gas monitor is constructed with reference to published standards of directive 72/23/EEC, to
eliminate electrical risks and fulfill 1.2.7 of ANNEX II of directive 94/9/EC.
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The MX6 is UL classified only as to intrinsic safety for use in Class I, Division 1, Groups A B C D; T4 and Class
II, Groups F, and G and Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 classified locations with the li-ion battery pack P/Ns
17131038-1, and 17131038-2 for T ambient ≤ 55ºC or alkaline battery pack P/N 17131046-3 for T ambient ≤ 40ºC.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
IMPORTANT: Failure to perform certain procedures or note certain conditions may impair the
performance of this product. For maximum safety and optimal performance, please read and
follow the procedures and conditions listed below.
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IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating.
IMPORTANT: The instrument must be charged before its first use.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn off the instrument before (1) servicing the unit or (2)
replacing the battery.
IMPORTANT: Battery contacts are exposed on battery packs when they are removed
from the instrument. Do not touch the battery contacts and do not stack battery packs on
top of each other.
Warning: Explosion hazard. Only replace batteries in non-hazardous locations. Alkaline
battery pack is only approved for use with Duracell MN 1500 or Rayovac LR6 batteries.
Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers. Replace all batteries at the same time.
Prior to each day’s use, a bump test should be performed. If the instrument does not pass
the bump test, a full calibration is recommended.
Oxygen deficient atmospheres may cause combustible gas readings to be lower than
actual concentrations.
Oxygen enriched atmospheres may cause combustible gas readings to be higher than
actual concentrations.
Verify the calibration of the combustible gas sensor after any incident where the
combustible gas content has caused the instrument to display an over-range condition.
Silicone compound vapors or other known contaminants may affect the combustible gas
sensor and cause readings of combustible gas to be lower than actual gas concentrations.
If the instrument has been used in an area where silicone vapors were present, always
calibrate the instrument before next use to ensure accurate measurements.
Sensor openings and water barriers must be kept clean. Obstruction of the sensor
openings and/or contamination of the water barriers may cause readings to be lower than
actual gas concentrations.
Sudden changes in atmospheric pressure may cause temporary fluctuations in the oxygen
reading.
Charge battery, service unit, and use its communication port only in non-hazardous
locations. Not for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
WARNING: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety and may cause an
unsafe condition.
AVERTISSEMENT: La substitution de composants peut compomettre la securite
intinseque.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by
qualified personnel only. Read and understand the instruction manual completely before
operating or servicing.
ATTENTION: Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipment doit étre utilesé entretenu et
réparé uniquement par un personnel qualifié. Étudier le manuel d'instructions en entier
avant d'utiliser, d'entretenir ou de réparer l'équipement.
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CAUTION: High off-scale readings may indicate explosive concentration.
ATTENTION: Des lectrures supérieures a l'échelle peuvent indiquer des concetratoins
explosives.
CAUTION: Any rapid up-scale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may
indicate a gas concentration beyond the upper scale limit which may be hazardous.
Canadian standards association (CSA) has assessed only the combustible gas detection
portion of this instrument for performance according to CSA standard C22.2 No. 152.
CSA No. 152 certification applies when the instrument is calibrated to 50% LEL CH4,
and for a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
CAUTION: Before each day’s usage, sensitivity must be tested on a known
concentration of pentane or methane equivalent to 25%-50% of full scale concentration.
Accuracy must be within -0% to +20% of actual concentration. Accuracy may be
corrected by referring to the zero/calibration section of the instruction manual.
The MX6 multi-gas monitor is certified as intrinsically safe for Zone 1 Classified Areas
within an ambient temperature range of -20°C to 40°C, with the alkaline battery pack and
-20°C to 55°C with the li-ion battery pack.
NOTE: The MX6 is CSA certified according to the Canadian Electrical Code for use
in Class I, Division 1 Hazardous Locations within an ambient temperature range of 40°C to 40°C for the alkaline battery pack and -40°C to 55°C for the li-ion battery
pack.
The MX6 multi-gas monitor is constructed with reference to published standards of
directive 2006/95/EC, to eliminate electrical risks and fulfill 1.2.7 of ANNEX II of
directive 94/9/EC.
WARNING: The use of leather cases can produce inaccurate readings with diffusion
(non-aspirated) gas detection instruments for specific monitoring applications. Leather
cases should be used ONLY as carrying cases, and NOT for continuous monitoring, with
diffusion instruments configured to measure gases other than O2, CO, CO2, H2S, and
combustible gases (LEL/CH4).
Industrial Scientific recommends the “2 & 2 Sampling Rule” when sampling with a
motorized pump and tubing, one should allow for 2 minutes plus 2 seconds per foot of
tubing used, prior to noting the monitor readings. This allows time for the gas to reach
the instrument and for the sensors to adequately react to any gases present. ISC
recommends that clear urethane tubing, part number 17065970, be used with the pumped
versions of the MX6 iBrid when sampling for the following gases: Ammonia (NH3),
Chlorine (Cl2), Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2), Hydrogen Chloride (HCl), Hydrogen Cyanide
(HCN), Nitric Oxide (NO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Phosphine (PH3), Sulfur Dioxide
(SO2), or Photo Ionization Detectors (PIDs) used to detect volatile organic compounds
(VOCs).
Contact your service representative immediately if you suspect that the MX6 monitor is
working abnormally.
Specifications subject to change.
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The following instructions pertain to the use of the MX6 in conjunction with MSHA
approval.
Conditions of Use:
MSHA approved for use with the following battery packs only:
(A) Replaceable alkaline battery pack, P/N 1713-1046-6, consisting of three each of
either of the following 1.5 V battery types: Duracell MN 1500 or Rayovac LR6.
Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers.
Replace all batteries at the same time.
The individual alkaline batteries may be replaced in a gassy area. Do not allow dust to
enter the unit when replacing individual batteries.
The battery pack must be replaced in fresh air only.
(B) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack P/N 1713-1038-4, or -5, containing two or
three 3.6V, 1.8 amp-hour Lithium Batteries.
• The lithium-ion cells are not user-replaceable.
• The lithium-ion pack must be charged in fresh air only.
CAUTION: For compliance determinations required by 30 CFR 75, Subpart D, the monitor
must display "CH4" and “%VOL” during the monitor's start-up sequence.
CAUTION: The Model MX6 iBrid Multi-Gas Monitor must be configured to include a
catalytic sensor, Model 4L-LEL, P/N 1710-5081, (CH4, 0-5% v/v).
CAUTION: The IR (infrared) methane sensor reading is not to be used for methane
concentrations below 5% in air.
CAUTION: The Model MX6 iBrid Multi-Gas Monitor must be calibrated according to the
procedure specified in the instruction manual.
CAUTION: In applications requiring MSHA certification, the IR sensor for detecting up to
100% v/v methane-in-air the sensor must be calibrated manually; the DS2 docking station cannot
be used to calibrate the IR sensor. The recommended calibration gas for IR methane sensor
calibration is 99% volume methane.
CAUTION: When calibrated using methane concentrations less than 5% of
volume, reading accuracy of the infrared methane sensor may not be
guaranteed to be better than +/-20%.
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Hardware Overview
The MX6 multi-gas monitor is Industrial Scientific Corporation’s next-generation handheld,
“dockable,” multiple gas monitoring instrument. It includes up to five temperature-compensated
sensors to monitor up to six ambient gases across the full temperature range of the instrument.
Sensor Openings
(Filters Beneath)
Sensor Filter
(Beneath
Sensor
Openings)
Chassis
Wrist Strap
Connector
(Not Shown)
Battery Charging
Contacts (Not Shown)
Visual Alarm
(Beneath Sensor
Openings)
IR Communications
Port (Not Shown)
LCD
5-Way
Navigation
Button
NOTE: The backlight of the LCD is enabled for 7 seconds each time a button is pressed. Any
additional button press during the 7 seconds reset the timer for an additional 7 seconds.
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Left
Up
Down
Enter
Right
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Key Features
Audio
Indicator
Used for alarming, warnings, and the optional confidence indicator. There are
two levels of audio gas alarms based on the frequency of the beeps and the
length of delay between beeps.
Low-level (level-1) Low frequency beeps with a long delay
High-level (level-2) High frequency with short delay
For all sensors but oxygen, if the gas reading is above the high alarm level, the
instrument sustains the high alarm until the gas reading is below the high alarm
level, then the instrument switches to the low alarm until the gas reading is
below the low alarm level. For the oxygen sensor, a high alarm only is
indicated for both oxygen enrichment and depletion.
Vibrating
Alarm
Optional pulsing alarm that is used for limit alarms and as a confidence
indicator.
Visual Alarm The instrument has alarm LEDs located beneath the opaque sensor array at the
top of the unit. There are two levels of visual alarms based on the length of
delay between the LED flashes.
Low-level (level-1) LEDs are pulsed with a long delay
High-level (level-2) LEDs are pulsed with a short delay
The LCD backlight flashes as part of all alarm sequences, except for the
battery low condition. The visual alarm is also used as the confidence
indicator which, when enabled, blinks the LEDs once every 30 seconds.
Infrared (I/R)
Port
An optical media interface (per IrDA physical layer specification) is located on
the bottom of the instrument and is used for infrared (I/R) data transmissions at
speeds of 115200 bytes/second.
Clip/Connector Located on the back of the MX6 for hands-free gas monitoring. A wrist strap
is also provided to protect against drops during operation.
Cradles Three different cradles are available for use with the MX6 multi-gas monitor.
Charger Charge the internal batteries
Datalink Download data (e.g., events) to a host computer
Charger/Datalink Combination of both.
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Color LCD The STN color graphic liquid crystal display (LCD) uses a 256-color palette
(including a gray scale) and graphics for displaying information.
Menu-Driven
User
Interface
The user interface is menu-driven and contains the LCD, Navigation Button,
Audio Indicator, Vibrating Alarm, and Visual Alarm. It consists of two different
main menus. The background color of the LCD identifies the current menu.
Normal Operation Menu White background on LCD
Configuration Menu Yellow background on LCD.
During Normal Operation Mode, the menu bar is hidden, but can be displayed by
pressing the center [ENTER] navigation button. The menu bar has a five-second
time out. If no button is pressed within five seconds of the menu being
activated, it is deactivated.
Security Access to the Configuration Menu can be protected using a security password.
When activated, this password must be entered in order to access and change the
parameters within the Configuration Menu.
Alarm Events Fifteen alarm events for the instrument are recorded into a FIFO queue in non-
volatile memory and are time stamped. An event is recorded any time that the
instrument goes into alarm. Event information (which can be downloaded from
the instrument) includes instrument serial number, sensor type, sensor serial
number, gas type, peak exposure level, alarm duration in minutes and seconds,
and date and time that alarm occurred.
Error Events Fifteen error events for the instrument are recorded into a FIFO queue in non-
volatile memory and are time stamped. An error event is recorded any time that
a fault occurs (including pump faults and fault events during the self-test). The
information stored for each event includes instrument serial number, fault that
occurred, fault error code, date and time stamp, and any pertinent data (i.e.,
pump current reading).
Datalog Datalogging is a feature that allows a variety of system parameters to be
recorded at regular intervals (and saved internally) for retrieval (and viewing) at
a later date. The datalog feature saves the following information:
Gas Type Gas Reading
Time of Day Date
Temperature Battery Level
Alarm Conditions Flagged User ID
STEL Site ID
Snapshot Enabled/Disabled TWA
NOTE: Data saved for one year can be downloaded within 15 minutes.
NOTE: Data is saved in case of power loss.
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Quick Start Menu Flowcharts
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