Industrial Scientific V-CAL Product Manual

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Part Number: 17153100-1 Version 2

Six-Unit Calibration Station

for VentisTM

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Set-up

Operation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings and Cautionary Statements .................................................................. 3

Capabilities ........................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking the Station .......................................................................................... 6

User Interface ....................................................................................................... 7

Station Preparation ............................................................................................... 8

Hardware Overview (Front) ............................................................................. 8

Hardware Overview (Back) .............................................................................. 9

Software Installation and Hardware Connections .......................................... 10

Station Use ......................................................................................................... 12

Power-on and -off .......................................................................................... 12

Start-up Mode ................................................................................................ 12

Idle Mode ....................................................................................................... 14

Set-up Mode .................................................................................................. 14

Docking and Removing the Instrument .......................................................... 20

Calibration and Bump Testing ....................................................................... 21

Status and Error Messages ........................................................................... 24

Software Use ...................................................................................................... 30

Software Functions ........................................................................................ 30

Using the Software ........................................................................................ 31

Diagnosing Common Problems .......................................................................... 42

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 42

Performance Specifications ................................................................................ 43

Warranty ............................................................................................................. 44

Contact Information ............................................................................... Back cover

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

WARNING: Read and understand this manual before operating the

equipment.

WARNING: 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.

CAUTION: For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and

serviced by qualified personnel only.

CAUTION: Equipment is rated for indoor use only at altitudes below

2,000 m (6,000’).

CAUTION: Compressed gas cylinders and their contents may

present specific hazards to the user. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Use only in accordance with the instructions and warnings as marked on the cylinder and the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets.

NOTE: The station should be cleaned only with a soft cloth; do not

use solvents or other liquids.

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; if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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 the user’s own expense.

Contact your service representative immediately if you suspect that the station is working abnormally.

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CAPABILITIES

The V•CalTM is a stand-alone calibration station designed to work in conjunction with Ventis

Multi-gas Monitors. It supports up to six instruments and is

available in three models based on cradle configuration.

Cradle configurations.

 Six cradles for aspirated instruments only  Six cradles for diffusion instruments only  Three cradles for aspirated instruments only and three cradles for diffusion

instruments only

Regardless of cradle configuration, each station has three cradles on the back row and three on the front row. As shown below, the cradles are numbered one through six, from left to right, from front row to back row.

The station has three internal pumps. Each pump controls two cradles. For example, as noted below, internal pump 1 controls cradles 1 and 4.

Cradle numbe

Back row 4 5 6

Front row 1 2 3

Internal pump 1 2 3

Each internal pump has a solenoid that controls the flow of gas (and fresh air) to

the cradles. These solenoids are referred to in this manual as “cradle solenoids”.

A fourth solenoid, referred to as the “gas solenoid”, controls the flow of calibration

gas and fresh air from the station's intake ports.

The station communicates directly with up to six docked instruments to perform bump tests and calibrations. It can also charge up to six instruments equipped with rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs.

Calibration and bump test records are saved to the station’s memory which can store a total 12,000 records. The results for each calibration and bump test performed are automatically sent, in report form, to an external serial printer (via an RS232 connection) when connected.

The station can communicate with a host PC across a USB connection, when the

PC is running Accessory Software. The following capabilities are included in the

calibration station with respect to commands from the host PC.

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Accessory Software enabled capabilities for the host PC.

 Read and write instrument and calibration station settings.  Read the instrument data log.  Read the instrument event log.  Access bump test and calibration records from the station.

The following operating systems support Accessory Software:

 Windows XP  Windows Vista  Windows 7  Windows 8

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UNPACKING THE STATION

The station’s box contains the items listed below. Each item should be accounted for in the unpacking process.

Quantity

Part Number

Description

18107664



Cal Six-Unit Calibration Station

Each aspirated cradle is fitted with a tube 0.1524 m (6") in length. The tubing is attached to the cradle's instrument inlet at one end; the white fitting on the other end is attached to the cradle inlet. See manual section, Hardware Overview.

NOTE: one 0.1524 m (6”) tube with a t-fitting is provided for each aspirated cradle.

17093659 Urethane tubing 1.219 m (4’)

17121310 USB cable

17118027 Fitting (for calibration gas port)

17124074 Fitting (for fresh air port)

17121070 Industria l Scientific Accessory Software Suite CD

17124447 Data-link manual

17135864 Service card

17123787 Warranty card

17153158 Reference to online manual

17136623

Power supply with plug adapters (North American, Europlug, UK/Ireland, and Australia)

Reporting a problem. After unpacking, if any item is missing or appears to have

been damaged, contact Industrial Scientific Corporation (ISC) or a local distributor of ISC products. Please refer to the manual section, Contact Information.

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USER INTERFACE

The calibration station user interface is comprised of the following.

 Character LCD display  Two pushbuttons  Six sets of three LEDs (one set for each cradle)

The LCD is a twenty-character by two-line display. It is backlit when the station performs a task or displays the result of a task. The user can select one of four display languages for the LCD, English, Spanish, French, or German.

The LCD continuously shows status (or error) messages for each docked instrument. Messages can display for two instruments at a time on the LCD. Each message is preceded by a cradle number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6) to indicate which instrument the message applies to. For example, when displayed together, these messages indicate that the instrument in cradle 1 passed calibration and the instrument in cradle 2 failed calibration.

1-Cal Passed 2-Cal Failed

Throughout this manual, any LCD message that indicates the status of a particular cradle has the designation, “X-“. For example, “X-Cal Passed” where X will display on the LCD as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

The station’s two pushbuttons, “BUMP” and “CALIBRATE”, are used to initiate the performance of those functions when one or more instruments are docked. These buttons are also used to access the station’s set-up mode where a variety of station settings can be set or changed, and where the user can access station procedures (e.g., printing).

Each set of LEDs is associated with a particular cradle and has a green, amber, and red indicator (from left to right). The LEDs are used in combination with messages on the LCD to indicate the status of each cradle.

 The green LED indicates the docked instrument has passed a calibration or

bump test.

 The amber LED indicates a calibration or bump test is in-progress or

pending, or that the instrument is charging.

 The red LED indicates the docked instrument has failed a calibration or

bump test. The red LED can also indicate an error has occurred.

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STATION PREPARATION Hardware Overview (Front)

Diagram Number Feature

1 Cradle lid

2 Cradle lid latch (diffusion cradles only)

3 LED indicators

4 Bump button

5 LCD display

6 Calibrate button

7 Instrument inlet

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Hardware Overview (Back)

Diagram Number Feature

8 Printer port

9 USB port

10 Fresh air port

11 Calibration gas port

12 Power input

13* Cradle inlet

14* Cradle tubing (for use when station door in attached) 14* Cradle tubing with T-fitting (for use when station door is removed)

*Aspirated cradles only.

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Software Installation and Hardware Connections

To identify the parts referenced in the following instructions, refer to the above manual sections, Hardware Overview and Unpacking the Station.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

1 To install the software, insert the software CD into the CD drive of the host

PC. The InstallShield Wizard program automatically starts and begins the installation process. If the program does not start, open a window on the computer to view the contents of the CD; double-click on the file titled, “Setup.exe”.

2 To complete the installation, continue following the instructions as they

display on the PC.

Be sure to choose the desired language for the software user interface. This is completed from the drop-down menu that appears on one of the first installations screens. The choices are Chinese (simplified), English (United States), French (Standard), German, or Spanish. Highlight the desired language and click the “OK” button to continue.

HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

Attaching cables and cords.

USB cable.

o On the back of the station, locate the port marked “USB”. o To connect the station to the computer, insert the cable’s flat end into

the computer’s USB port; plug the other end into the USB port on the back of the station.

Printer connection (if desired). o Connect the printer cord to the port marked “printer” on the back of the

station.

o Tighten the captive screws to secure the connection.

Power supply.

o On the back of the station, locate the power input marked, “12VDC”. o Connect the power supply to the 12VDC input.

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Connecting the gas cylinder and demand flow regulator.

1 Attach the demand flow regulator to the gas cylinder and turn clockwise to

tighten.

 On the back of the station, locate the inlet marked, “CAL GAS”.  Connect either end of the supplied 1.219 m (4’) urethane tubing to the

CAL GAS inlet. Connect the other end to the regulator’s nipple; the nipple fits inside the tubing.

FOR ASPIRATED CRADLES

ONLY

Enabling the flow of calibration gas to the instrument.

The station can perform calibrations and bump tests with the cradle door attached to the station (Option 1) OR removed from the station (Option 2). To enable the flow of calibration gas to the docked instrument, follow the instructions below for option 1 OR option 2.

Option 1: the instrument door remains attached to the cradle.

NOTE: The station ships from the factory with this op tion enabled.

1 Locate the cradle inlet on the back of the cradle.

2 Locate the tubing that has a white fitting at one end; the other end of the

tubing has no other fittings.

 Fasten the white fitting to the cradle inlet; turn clockwise to tighten.  Attach the other end of the tubing to the cradle's instrument inlet.

Option 2: the instrument door is removed from the cradle.

1 Detach the tubing from the cradle inlet.

2 Lift the door to remove it from the cradle; set the door and its tubing aside

or store for future use.

3 Locate the tubing that has a white fitting at one end and a t-fitting at its

other end.

 Fasten the white fitting to the cradle inlet; turn clockwise to tighten.  Attach the other end of the tubing directly to the inlet of a docked

instrument.

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STATION USE Power-on and -off

To power-on the station, plug the power supply into the power source. To poweroff the station, unplug the power supply. There is no power-on/-off switch.

Start-up Mode

When powered-on, the station performs a series of internal diagnostics as described below.

If the station fails any diagnostic test, the red LEDs turn on for all affected cradles. A system error message displays on the LCD to describe each failure encountered. These messages are defined in the manual section, Status and Error Messages.

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS

V·Cal 6-Unit

Calibration Station

No user action required.

V·Cal

v 1.00.07

Displays station name and software version number (shown: v 3.00.07).

No user action required.

Warming Up

V·Cal

Displays during diagnostic testing of the system’s pumps, solenoids, board, and memory.

No user action required.

12345678901234567890

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

Displays to verify the correct operation of the LCD.

No user action required.

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Verify

V·Cal LEDs

Displays as the station verifies LED operation. All six LED sets simultaneously turn on, then off in this order: red, amber, green, and all.

No user action required.

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Displays to verify pixel integrity.

No user action required.

Checking

V·Cal Clock

Displays as the functionality of the real-time

clock is checked.

No user action required.

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12:34:56

Displays current date and time (in 24-hour format) if the clock check was successful.

No user action required.

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Idle Mode

When the "ready" or "charging" messages display for occupied cradles and there

are no station faults, the station is in idle mode. From idle mode, the user can enter station set-up mode, or can bump test or calibrate docked instruments.

Beginning with set-up mode, each of these processes is outlined in the following manual sections, Set-up Mode, and Calibration and Bump Testing.

Set-up Mode

From set-up mode, the user can complete station procedures and change station

settings.

Station procedures.

 Print alarm events for docked instrument(s)  Print all calibration and bump test records saved to the station  Delete all saved calibration and bump test records from the station  Run station diagnostics

Station settings.

 Calibration interval days  Time and date  LCD display language

In set-up mode, each procedure or setting option is presented to the user in the order shown below. Instructions are provided for completing or bypassing each task.

 NOTE: In set-up mode, when no button is pressed within ten seconds, the message displayed on

the LCD is cleared and the station returns to idle mode.

Access to set-up mode.

From idle mode, simultaneously press BUMP and CALIBRATE; hold for one

second, then release.

DISPLAY MESSAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Print Instrument

Alarm Events

This procedure sends all alarm event data for the docked instruments to the printer.

Press BUMP to bypass the procedure;

the user advances to the next set-up mode

feature, Print VCal Records. Press CALIBRATE to begin the printing

procedure.

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Print Events

 Instrument X

Displays for each cradle with a docked instrument; allows the user to confirm (or cancel) the print

command for each instrument.

Press BUMP to bypass printing for the

cradle number shown.

Press CALIBRATE to send the data to

the printer for that cradle’s instrument.

Continue to use the BUMP and CALIBRATE buttons to print or bypass the printing for each docked instrument.

If all printing options are bypassed, the user advances to the next set-up mode

feature, Print V



Cal Records.

Printing Instrument

Alarm Events

Displays while the instrument

events print.

No user action required.

NOTE: While the events print, the station ignores all button presses and USB communications.

Print VCal

Records

This procedure sends all bump

test and calibration records from the station memory to the printer.

Press BUMP to bypass the procedure;

the user advances to the next set-up mode

feature, Clear V



Cal Records.

Press CALIBRATE to begin the printing

procedure.

Print Records?

NO YES

Displays to allow the user to confirm (or cancel) the print

command.

Press BUMP to cancel the print

command; the user advances to the next

set-up mode feature, Clear V



Cal Records.

Press CALIBRATE to send the data to

the printer.

Printing Record

X of YYY

Displays to indicate printing progress, where X = the record number currently printing and YYY = the total number of records that

are being sent to the printer.

Press BUMP to can cancel any remaining

printouts.

NOTE: After printing the saved bump test and calibration reports, they are NOT automatically deleted from the station. The “Clear V



Cal Records” function is

used to complete that task.

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Clear VCal

Records

This procedure deletes all bump

test and calibration records from the station memory.

NOTE: The clear records function is executable regardless of whether or not the records have been printed.

Press BUMP to bypass the procedure.

The records remain in the station memory and the user advances to the next set-up

mode feature, Cal Interval Days. Press CALIBRATE to delete all records

saved to the station.

Clear Records?

NO YES

Displays to allow the user to confirm (or cancel) the clear

records command.

Press BUMP to cancel the clear records

command. The records remain in the station memory and the user advances to

the next set-up mode feature, Cal Interval Days. Press CALIBRATE to delete all records saved to the station memory.

VCal Records

Cleared

Displays to indicate the records have been successfully deleted

from the station's memory.

No user action required.

Cal Interval

30 Days

Displays the current setting for the number of days between calibrations (shown: 30).

Allows the user to set the number of days between calibrations. The setting is programmed into the station as well as any docked instrument.

Press BUMP TEST to bypass the setting

process; the user advances to the next

set-up mode feature, Set Date and Time. Press CALIBRATE to edit the value for

the calibration interval.

Cal Interval

 30 Days

Valid values: 1 – 365 days

Increment: 1 day

Press BUMP to change the value; hold to

speed the increment pace. (After the counter reaches 365, it starts again at 1.)

Press CALIBRATE to set the value

displayed.

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Set Cal Interval On Instruments

Allows the user to set the calibration interval value on the docked instrument to match the station's calibration interval value.

Press BUMP TEST to bypass the setting

process; the user advances to the next

set-up mode feature, Set Date and Time. Press CALIBRATE to complete the

setting process.

Set Cal Interval?

No Yes

Displays to allow the user to confirm (or cancel) the setting of instrument calibration interval values.

Press BUMP to cancel the setting

process.

Press CALIBRATE to complete the

setting process.

Set Time and Date

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Displays the current date and time (in 24-hour format). Each value can be changed. Values are presented to the user in this order: month, day, year, hour, and minutes.

Press BUMP TEST to bypass the setting

process; the user advances to the next set-up mode feature, Select Language.

Press CALIBRATE to edit any of the time

or date values.

Set Time and Date

 22 Jan 2011

The first date value subject to

change (year) will blink.

Press BUMP to edit the blinking value, if needed. Press CALIBRATE to set the value displayed.

Continue to use the BUMP and CALIBRATE buttons, respectively, to edit and set the next blinking value.

Set Time and Date

 13:34

The first time value subject to

change (hour) will blink.

Press BUMP to edit the blinking value, if needed. Press CALIBRATE to set the value displayed.

Continue to use the BUMP and CALIBRATE buttons, respectively, to edit and set the next blinking value.

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Select Language

English

Displays the language setting currently in use by the station. Allows the user to choose one of four language options for the station's LCD.

Press BUMP TEST to bypass the setting

process and advance to the next set-up

mode feature, System Check procedure. Press CALIBRATE to edit the language

selection, if needed.

Select Language

 English

The language selection options are presented to the user in this order: English (shown), Espanol,

Francais, and Deutsch.

Press BUMP to bypass the displayed

language. Continue to press BUMP until the desired language displays.

Press CALIBRATE to set the displayed language.

Change Printer Paper

Allows the user to power-on the printer. The paper is automatically fed by the printer when a new roll is inserted.

Press BUMP to bypass the procedure. Press CALIBRATE to power-on the

printer. During this time, the V•Cal will display "Insert New Paper Roll OK".

Press CALIBRATE again to power-off the

printer.

Note: The Insert New Paper Roll OK screen will not time out, to allow the user as much time as necessary to change the paper roll.

VCal

System Check

This procedure allows the user to initiate a diagnostic check of the system. When selected, the station will cycle through all diagnostic tests described in the manual section, Start-up.

Press BUMP TEST to bypass the

diagnostics procedure and advance to the

Exit Set-up display. Press CALIBRATE to initiate the station's system diagnostics.

Exit

Setup

Press BUMP TEST to remain in set-up mode. The user returns to the first set-up mode feature, Print Instrument Alarm

Events.

Press CALIBRATE to exit set-up mode

and return to idle mode.

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Figure 1 lists the information contained in reports that are generated from the printing procedures described above: printing instrument events and printing VCal Records (calibration and bump test reports).

Report information generated from set-up mode functions. Print Instrument Events

Print VCal Records

 Industrial Scientific Corp.  Name of calibration station and its

software version

 Date of printout

 Instrument serial number  Instrument software version  Instrument hardware version

 For each alarm event:

o Sensor type o Sensor serial number o Sensor high alarm threshold o Sensor low alarm threshold o Peak gas exposure value

during alarm

o Duration of alarm event in

seconds

o Time and date the alarm

occurred

o Instrument user setting o Instrument site setting

 A blank for the user’s signature  A blank for the user to enter the

date

 A blank for the user to enter the

time



Industrial Scientific Corp.

 Name of calibration station and its

software version

 Date and time of calibration (or

bump test)

 Instrument serial number  Instrument software version  Instrument hardware version

 Instrument zero, calibration, or

bump test result (pass or fail)

 Recommended date for next

calibration (shown for calibration only; date is blank for a failed calibration)

 For each sensor:

o Sensor type o Span reserve (for calibration)

or Final bump test reading (for bump test)

o Calibration gas concentration o High alarm threshold o Low alarm threshold o Zero, calibration, or bump test

results

 A blank for the user to enter the

cylinder lot number

 A blank for the user’s signature

Figure 1a. Event report. Figure 1b. Calibration and bump test reports.

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Docking and Removing the Instrument

STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Docking the ASPIRATED instrument.

1 When the station faces the user, its cradle lid hinge is to the user’s right.

Lift the lid from the left to open the cradle.

2 To properly dock the instrument in the cradle, complete or observe the

following.

 The instrument’s display faces the user and its logo is readable.  Press down on the instrument to secure it in the cradle; if needed,

slide the instrument forward to secure.

3 Close the cradle lid.

Docking the DIFFUSION instrument.

1 When the station faces the user, its cradle lid hinge is at the top of the

cradle. Lift up to open.

2 To properly place the instrument in the cradle, complete or observe the

following.

 The instrument’s display faces the user and its logo is readable.  Press down on the instrument to secure it in the cradle; if needed,

slide the instrument forward to secure.

3 Close the cradle lid.

Removing the DIFFUSION o

SPIRATED instrument

1 Lift the cradle lid (as instructed above for an aspirated or diffusion

instrument).

2 Lift the instrument to remove it from the cradle.

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Calibration and Bump Testing

The station delivers calibration gas to as many as three cradles simultaneously. After the first three instruments are calibrated (or bump tested), the station automatically calibrates (or bump tests) any other docked instruments.

The calibration and bump testing processes are described below. During these processes, various status or error messages may display. The messages can apply to the station, the instrument, or an accessory. They are described in the manual section, Status and Error Messages.

The Calibration Process.

To begin the calibration process, press CALIBRATE; hold for three seconds

and release. The station runs a check to determine if any instruments were just calibrated.

NOTE: If a printout of the calibration report is desired, ensure the printer is connected to the station.

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS

Cradles 1, 2, 5

Cal Again?

Displays to indicate which, if any, instruments have just been calibrated and their cradle numbers.

Press CALIBRATE to begin the

recalibration of the instrument(s).

Press BUMP TEST to skip the

recalibration.

X-Warming up

Displays for any instrument that is charging; indicates the station is preparing the instrument for calibration.

No user action required.

For all other installed sensor combinations, the Zero in Progress message displays next.

X-Zero in Progress

Displays during the zero process which requires approximately 15 seconds to complete. The amber LEDs turns on for each affected cradle.

If an instrument's only installed sensor is

O2, a pending message displays in place of the zero in-progress message.

No user action required.

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X-Zero Passed

X-Zero Failed

Displays along with a red or green LED to indicate which instruments have passed (green) or failed (red) the zero process.

The instrument LCD indicates which sensor(s) is in failure.

No user action required.

The station automatically cancels the calibration for any affected cradle.

X-Cal in Progress

Displays during the calibration process. The amber LED turns on for each affected cradle.

No user action required.

The station reads and applies the calibration gas settings from the instrument.

X-Cal Passed

X-Cal Failed

Displays along with a red or green LED to indicate which instruments have passed (green) or failed (red) calibration.

The calibration report for each instrument is sent out the RS232 port for printing and is saved to the station.

Remove the instrument from the cradle to clear the display.

NOTE: The instrument must pass a zero and/or calibration before it is useable.

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The Bump Test Process.

To begin the bump test process, press BUMP TEST; hold for three seconds and

release.

NOTE: If a printout of the calibration report is desired, ensure the printer is connected to the station.

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS

X-Warming up

Displays for any instrument that is charging; indicates the station is preparing the instrument for bump testing.

No user action required.

X-Bump in Progress

Displays during the bump test process. The amber LED turns on for each affected cradle.

The gas name abbreviation and calibration gas value for each sensor display as that sensor is bump tested. For example, "X-25.0 ppm H2S".

No user action required.

The station reads and applies the bump test parameters (gas percentage and response time settings) from the instrument.

The station determines if any installed sensor for any instrument is in a calibration fail or zero fail state. For those instruments, the station automatically cancels the bump test and performs a calibration. If the calibration is successful, the station then automatically bump tests the instrument(s).

X-Bump Passed

X-Bump Failed

Displays along with a red or green LED to indicate which instruments have passed (green) or failed (red) the bump test.

The calibration report for each instrument is sent out the RS232 port for printing and is saved to the station.

The station automatically calibrates any instruments that failed the bump test.

Each cradle's bump test result display clears when the instrument is removed from the cradle.

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Status and Error Messages

As noted below, status and error messages can apply to the station, the instrument, or an accessory.

Station-related Status and Error Messages.

The user can take corrective actions as noted. When no corrective action is noted, contact ISC or a distributor of ISC products for technical support.

NOTE: All station related errors are logged and saved to the station’s memory. This aids in the diagnosis and correction of technical service issues.

MESSAGE INSTRUCTION

Busy

Please Wait

Displays when the USB is downloading data or communicating with the station.

No user action required.

 The bump test and calibrate

functions are not available.

 Set-up mode is not accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

Check

VCal Pump X

X-Check Pump

Displays to indicate which of the station’s three pumps has failed. The red LED

turns on for each affected cradle.

Contact factory.

 Bump test and calibration

functions are not available for

the affected cradles.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

Check VCal

Gas Solenoid

Displays to indicate the main gas/air intake solenoid is not operating properly. This affects the flow of gas or air to all six cradles; all six red LEDs turn on.

Contact factory.

 Bump test and calibration

functions are not available.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

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Check VCal

Cradle Solenoid X

X-Check Solenoid

Displays to indicate when any solenoid is not operating properly. The red LED and the display indicate which cradle numbers are affected.

Contact factory.

 Bump test and calibration

functions are not available for

the affected cradles.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

Check

VCal Board

Displays to indicate the board current falls outside the acceptable limits (or may indicate an oscillator or A/D failure). All six red LEDs turn on.

Contact factory.

 Bump test and calibration

functions are not available.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

VCal Memory

Error

Displays to indicate the station cannot read from or write to its memory. All six red LEDs turn on.

Contact factory.

 The bump test and calibrate

functions are not available.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

VCal Clock

Error

Indicates an invalid date or clock setting on the station’s real-time clock. All six red LEDs turn on.

The user can enter set-up mode and attempt to re-set the date and time. (See the manual section, Setup Mode.)

 Bump test and calibration

functions are not available.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

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Cradle-, Instrument-, and Accessory-related Status and Error Messages.

The user can take corrective actions as noted below. The user can also consult the appropriate instrument or accessory manual. When no corrective action is noted, contact ISC or a distributor of ISC products for technical support.

MESSAGE INSTRUCTION

X-Ready

Displays when an instrument is installed and is not charging. The green LED turns

on for each affected cradle.



The bump test and calibrate

functions are available.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

X-Charging

Displays to indicate the station is charging an instrument equipped with a Li-ion battery. The amber LED turns on for each affected cradle.

NOTE: Always refer to the instrument’s battery icon to assess the level of charge.



The bump test and calibrate

functions are available.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

X-Close Lid

May display when a bump test or calibration is started. Indicates a cradle lid is not closed; the red LED turns on for each affected cradle.

Ensure the cradle lid is closed.

When the lid is successfully closed the display message for the affected cradle(s) indicates a status of "pending"; the amber LED turns on. The station will complete any calibrations (or bump tests) already in-progress. It will then automatically complete any pending calibrations (or bump tests).

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X-Pending

Displays during the zero process for any docked instrument equipped with only an O2 sensor.

Displays during the bump test or calibration processes for any instrument in queue for calibration.

Displays after a “Close Lid” error has been encountered and successfully addressed by the user.

The amber light turns on for each affected cradle.

No user action required.

X-Waiting to Connect Y-Waiting to Connect

Displays as the station attempts to communicate with a docked instrument. The amber LED turns on for each affected cradle.

If communication with the instrument is established within three minutes, one of two messages displays depending on the status of the battery: X-Charging or XReady.

If communication is not established within

three minutes, this error message displays: X-Inst Comm Error.

No user action required.

 The bump test and calibrate

functions are available.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

X-Inst Comm Error

Displays if the bump test or calibrate process is started and the station cannot establish communication with the instrument. The red LED turns on for each affected cradle.

The calibration or bump test is automatically aborted.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

Press BUMP TEST or CALIBRATION to attempt the process again. If unsuccessful the display persists until the instrument is removed from the station.

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X-Instrument Error

Indicates the docked instrument is in a system alarm condition. A system alarm occurs when the aspirated instrument’s pump is not operating correctly. The red LED turns on for each affected cradle.

The calibration bump test or is automatically aborted by the station. The display persists until the instrument is removed from the station.

 The bump test and calibrate

functions are not available.

 Set-up mode is not accessible.

 USB communications are

accepted and processed.

Ensure the instrument's pump and the cradle's instrument inlet are clear and free of debris; dock the instrument again. If the message persists, the instrument’s pump may be in need of factory service or replacement.

X- Sensor Error

Indicates the docked instrument has one or more failed sensors.

The instrument LCD indicates which sensor(s) is in failure. The user can attempt to correct the error by replacing the sensor(s).

Error – Cradle X

Cal Gas Mismatch

Displays during a bump test or calibration to indicate one of these conditions exists among the instruments to be calibrated (or bump tested):

 More than 4 different sensor types

are installed.

 LEL and CH4 sensor types are

installed in different instruments.

 The installed sensor types match, but

the calibration gas concentration values differ.

The error message indicates the cradle number of the first mismatched instrument. The red LED turns on for each affected cradle.

The calibration or bump test is automatically aborted by the station. The display persists until the instrument(s) is removed from the station.

 Set-up mode is accessible.  USB communications are

accepted and processed.

The user can remove the mismatched instrument from its cradle. If the remaining instruments

are not mismatched, the "Ready"

message displays and the bump test and calibration functions are available.

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Printer Fault

Low Temperature

May display when a station attempts to print. Indicates the temperature inside the station is below -10°C (14°F).

The printer functions are not available.

 The bump test and calibrate

functions is available after the Printer Fault screen times out.

 Setup mode is accessible after

the Printer Fault screen times out.

 USB communications are

accepted and processed.

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SOFTWARE USE Software Functions

Accessory Software software functions are organized into categories, and are presented on the software’s user interface as “tabs”. The tabs are listed below

with descriptions of the functions accessible from each.

TAB FUNCTION/CONTENTS

General Administration information for the instrument.

Options Instrument configuration options.

Users and Sites Shows active user and site saved in instrument (not

viewable on instrument).

Components Shows details of the instrument’s components.

Calibrations Shows calibration data associated with each instrument

(can view saved records or download the latest).

Bump Tests Shows bump test data associated with each instrument

(can view saved records or download the latest).

Event Log Shows log files and associated data for each instrument.

Data Logging Shows data log files and associated data for each

instrument.

Beginning with the General tab, each tab is reproduced in the following pages. Command icons (or buttons) also appear on each tab and accomplish the following when selected by the user.

Refresh: generally used when a new instrument is docked to access its data

log, event log, settings, etc.

Update: after editing any value on a tab, the instrument settings are updated

to reflect the new value(s).

Print: opens a new window containing a printable report of the information

relevant to the tab.

Disconnect: returns the user to the Connection form.

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Using the Software

If Accessory Software is not already running, double-click on the desktop icon to reach the Connection form. The software can also be started from “Programs” within the computer’s “Start” menu.

Figure 2. Desktop icon.

Figure 3. Connection form.

Connection options:

Complete the connection to the docked instrument. Choose the appropriate

instrument name, station type, and communications port (the default is the port with the highest port number). Choose “Connect” to complete the connection with the installed instrument. The software opens to the main screen—the “General” tab—where data are editable and the download function is accessible.

Work offline. Choose “Work offline” to view previously downloaded data and

reports with no device connected to the PC. The next window to open presents a list of serial number those of instruments available to view offline (see Figure 4). Highlight the desired serial number and click “Open”. The software opens to the main screen—the “General” tab. When working offline,

data are not editable and the download function is not accessible.

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Figure 4. Offline instrument access window.

The software user can highlight an instrument serial number and select “Open” to view that instrument’s downloaded data. The accessible read-only data includes that which is associated with these tabs: General, Components, Event Log, and Data Logging, plus any downloaded calibration and bump test records.

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Figure 5. General tab.

The opening software screen after connecting to a docked instrument or connecting to work offline. The fields shown in white are editable. The "Select Instrument" drop-down allows the user to access the datalog for any installed instrument.

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Figure 6. Options tab.

The instrument configuration options can be initially set and subsequently changed from this screen. A check mark indicates the option is enabled.

Figure 7. Users and Sites tab.

The software user can assign, to the docked instrument, one active user name and one active site name. This information is saved in the instrument, but not viewable on the instrument.

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Figure 8. Components tab.

The components tab lists all components installed in the instrument. The software user can highlight a component and select “Open” to view and modify its settings (e.g., Sensor Details window shown below in Figure 9).

Figure 9. Sensor Details window.

The sensor details screen allows the software user to change alarm set points as well as the calibration gas concentrations for the installed sensors.

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Figure 10. Calibrations tab.

Lists all certificate files for calibration results that have been downloaded for the instrument. If the software user highlights a certificate and selects the “Open File” command, that calibration certificate opens in a new window. When the “Download” command is selected, all calibration certificates are downloaded from the station.

Figure 11. Sample Calibration Certificate.

The user can print the certificate if needed.

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Figure 12. Bump Tests tab.

Lists all certificate files for bump test results that have been downloaded for this instrument. If the software user highlights a certificate and selects the “Open File” command, that bump test certificate opens in a new window. When the “Download” command is selected, all bump test certificates are downloaded from the station.

Figure 13. Sample Bump Test Certificate.

The software user can print the certificate if needed.

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Figure 14. Event Log tab.

Lists all downloaded event logs for the docked instrument. If the software user highlights a log file and selects the “Open File” command, that event log report opens in a new window. When the Download command is selected, all event logs are downloaded from the connected instrument.

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Figure 15. Sample printout for event log.

A similarly formatted report is also available for data logs when the “Print” command is selected from the Data Logging tab.

Figure 16. Data Logging tab

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The Data Logging tab lists all downloaded data logs for the docked instrument. When the “Download” command is selected, all data logs are downloaded from the connected instrument. When the user highlights a session, the command buttons will accomplish the following:  The “Summary” command opens a new window with all sensor data for that

session.

 The “Print” command opens in a new window that is similar in content and

format, to the Event Log Report as shown above in Figure 15.

 The “Open File” command allows the software user to view the next level of

detail for a highlighted session, as shown below in the Sensor Session data (Figure 17).

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Figure 17. Sensor details.

By highlighting a single sensor and clicking on the “Detail” button, the user can view a complete list of readings for that sensor for that sensor session. The sensor session can be printed, shown graphically, or exported to a comma separated variable file by using the “Print”, “Graph”, or “Export” command buttons, respectively. The “Compare” feature allows the user to compare the sensor session data for two or more highlighted components.

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DIAGNOSING COMMON PROBLEMS

Problem Likely Cause(s)

Display is blank… No power to the instrument; check power supply

connections. Display is damaged; contact factory.

Unit resets… Internal error. Cycle the power. If problem persists,

contact factory.

Instrument continually fails bump test or calibration…

Ensure calibration gas is connected and the bottle is full. Sensors may require replacement. Contact factory.

Printer is not working… Ensure paper is in printer and printer ribbon is in

place.

No communication to PC…

Ensure application software and the USB driver are installed on PC. Ensure USB cable is plugged in. Ensure the correct COM port is selected on the Connection window of the software.

V•Cal does not communicate with instrument…

Ensure IR ports on both the V•Cal and the instrument are clean from dirt and debris.

V•Cal PC software will not connect to instrument…

Ensure instrument is placed in the instrument cradle. Ensure IR ports on both V•Cal and instrument are clean from dirt and debris.

SPECIFICATIONS

Feature Specification

Instruments supported

Ventis Aspirated with Extended Range Lithium-ion (typical) Ventis diffusion with Lithium-ion (typical)

Dimensions 465 mm (18.31") X 527 mm (20.75") X 195 mm (7.68")

Gas Inlets One fresh air, one gas cylinder

Pump Flow Rate 500 ml/min

Input Universal AC power supply; 110 / 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Communication On-board LEDs give status indication.

Multilingual LCD display shows status and set-up menus. Real-time readings on the Ventis display during calibration.

Internal memory Stores up to 150 bump test and calibration reports before

overwrite. Memory retains information when power is off.

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Category Specification

Operating Temperature Range 0ºC to +50ºC

Storage Temperature -20ºC to +60ºC

Operating Humidity Range

0 to 80% RH up to 31ºC, decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 40ºC

External Power Supply Ratings

Supply voltage 110-240 VAC

Frequency range 50/60 Hz

Current Rating 1.5A

Installation Category 2

Pollution Degree 2

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WARRANTY

Industrial Scientific Corporation's Six-Unit Calibration Station for the Ventis are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after purchase.

Limitation Of Liability

INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

SHOULD THE PRODUCT FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE ABOVE WARRANTY, BUYER’S ONLY REMEDY AND INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC’S ONLY OBLIGATION SHALL BE, AT INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC’S SOLE OPTION, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF SUCH NON-CONFORMING GOODS OR REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE NONCONFORMING GOODS.

IN NO EVENT WILL INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT OR LOSS OF USE, ARISING OUT OF THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, OR USE OF ANY PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS PLEADED IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT.

It shall be an express condition to Industrial Scientific’s warranty that all products be carefully inspected for damage by Buyer upon receipt, be properly calibrated for Buyer’s particular use, and be used, repaired, and maintained in strict accordance with the instructions set forth in Industrial Scientific’s product literature. Repair or maintenance by non-qualified personnel will invalidate the warranty, as will the use of non-approved consumables or spare parts. As with any other sophisticated product, it is essential and a condition of Industrial Scientific’s warranty that all personnel using the products be fully acquainted with their use, capabilities, and limitations as set forth in the applicable product literature.

Buyer acknowledges that it alone has determined the intended purpose and suitability of the goods purchased. It is expressly agreed by the parties that any technical or other advice given by Industrial Scientific with respect to the use of the goods or services is given without charge and at Buyer’s risk; therefore, Industrial Scientific assumes no obligations or liability for the advice given or results obtained.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Industrial Scientific Corporation

1 Life Way Pittsburgh, PA 15205-7500 USA

Web: www.indsci.com

Phone: +1 412-788-4353 or 1-800-DETECTS (338-3287)

E-mail: info@indsci.com

Fax: +1 412-788-8353

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Phone: +33 (0)1 57 32 92 61

E-mail: info@eu.indsci.com

Fax: +33 (0)1 57 32 92 67

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