ION Gas Clam User Manual
GasClam Instrument User Manual V1.3
GasClam Instrument User Manual part number: 25001
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Introduction to GasClam ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................... |
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Packing list........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Turning on the Gasclam....................................................................................................................................... |
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Physical Characteristics........................................................................................................................................ |
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How the Gasclam Works....................................................................................................................................... |
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Battery Change.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Software Installation............................................................................................................................................. |
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System Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Running the installation software............................................................................................................................ |
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Basic screen...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Setup................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Sampling Rate.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Device ID........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Venting........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Unit date and time............................................................................................................................................. |
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Erasing Data Memory.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Switching off the unit.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Update firmware................................................................................................................................................ |
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Return to main screen......................................................................................................................................... |
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Downloading.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Viewing Data ...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting file for display....................................................................................................................................... |
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Data Display Options.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Sampling data................................................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting data channel........................................................................................................................................ |
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Scale label....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Setting auxiliary axes.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Changing the scale............................................................................................................................................. |
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Service and Calibration ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Unit calibration.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Service............................................................................................................................................................ |
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User serviceable parts......................................................................................................................................... |
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User Serviceable Parts......................................................................................................................................... |
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Update Log......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Gasclam Ion Science Ltd
Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer, Elok-Opava, hereby declares and confirms that the characteristics of theproduct conform to the technical requirements stipulated by the technical standardsFurthermore,. the manufacturer declares the product to be safe whilst adhering to the
correct conditions for its installation, maintenance and use.
Manufacturer: Elok-Opava spol s r.o., Sddek 17, 747 75 Velké Heraltice, Czech Republic,
Product Description: A landfill Gas monitor designed for in -situ borehole monitoring. The entire casing is made from solid stainless steel. The battery pack is in the upper part of the housing in a flame -proof casing. The measuring unit
consisting of four gas sensors is located in the intrinsically safe lower part of the housing. The valves, pump and filter assembly are located at the bottom of the housing.
Authorised Subject: FTZU, AO 210, NB 1026, Pikartskd 7, 716 07 OSTRAVA-RADVANICE, IC0-00577880
Type of Protection: 
II 2G Ex d ib [ib] IIB T4
Certificate Number: Quality assurance notification: FTZU 02 ATEX Q 025 according to EN 13980, CE 1026
FTZU 07 ATEX 0105X
Method of determining conformity: The products conformity with the respective requirements of directive 94/9/EC and 2004/108/EC
- it was compared with the submitted documentat ion
-it was tested according standards
List of Technical Regulations and Standards:
02600-00- 001,NKO
PTTI EN 60079-0:2006 |
Electrical Apparatus for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres— General |
Requirement |
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PTTI EN 60079-1:2004 |
Electrical apparat us for explosive gas atmospheres. Flameproof |
enclosures `d' |
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PTTI EN 60079-11:2007 |
Explosive Atmospheres — equipment protection by Intrinsic SafetyT |
Directive 2004/108E |
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Name: Ing. Jiri Klein |
Position: Managing Director |
Signature: |
Date: 03/06/2008 |
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Introduction to GasClam
GasClam is the world’s first in-situ borehole gas monitor, suitable for the detection of a wide range of gasses commonly found in borehole monitoring including methane (CH 4), Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Oxygen (O2 ). In addition to this the
GasClam can detect temperature, barometric pressure and borehole pressure.
All of these readings can be taken at user-set intervals, providing an invaluable set of data to the user. The default setting for the Gasclam is to take readings every hour, giving it approximately three months ’ operational life before it
must be connected to the Gasclam software for data retrieval. While connected to the software the settings of the Gasclam unit can be altered including the frequency at which readings are logged by the onboard memory.
In addition to the sensors already mentioned, the Gasclam can be upgraded with a photoionisation detector (PID) for detection of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), a Carbon Monoxide (CO) sensor and a water depth sensor should the data be required.
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Getting Started
Packing list
Please take a little time to examine the contents of the Gasclam Package.
Item |
Description |
Qty |
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Barbs (Fitted) |
3 |
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Blank (NOT Fitted) |
1 |
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Tool for removing Barbs or Blank |
1 |
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Length of pipe (30cm) |
3 |
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Snorkel filter |
1 |
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Battery Allen Key |
1 |
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Comms cable |
1 |
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Start c able |
1 |
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Manual and software (on CD) |
1 |
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Rubber Collar |
1 |
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GasClam Unit |
1 |
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1.5v Duracell Batteries (Fitted) |
2 |
Turning on the Gasclam
The Gasclam can be switched on and off using the remote. The remote connects to the communication port on top of the Gasclam
.
To start the Gasclam hold the button down for two seconds, the red LED will flash rapidly indicating the Gasclam has started and is currently going through the processes in a sampling
cycle, this equates to ‘sampling’ mode.
After the sampling processes have finished the red LED flashes intermittently, this equates to the ‘measuring’ mode.
To stop the Gasclam press the button for two seconds, when it has stopped the LED will stop flashing, this equates to ‘sleeping’ mode
No flashing |
Sleeping |
Rapid flash |
Sampling |
Intermittent flash |
Measuring |
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Getting Started
Physical Characteristics
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Communication port |
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Pressure transducer port |
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3. |
Pressure transducer port cap |
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Gas inlet |
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Gas Out |
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Water sensor |
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Pressure transducer hook |
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Battery compartment lid |
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Pictures of the Gasclam Identification plates, detailing the specifications of the unit (p.24)
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Getting Started
How the Gasclam Works
Battery Change
The Batteries fitted to the GasClam will last up to three months depending on type of batteries, the operating temperature and time sequence selected.
Only change batteries in a safe area.
The battery compartment is accessed by removing the 4 screws from the battery compartment lid, see diagram. To
remove the batteries tilt the Gasclam until they fall out. Replace with the stipulated batteries positive terminal facing down.
Optimum battery life is based on 1 hour sampling.
The Gasclam takes two D cell batteries.
NB Do not mix old and new batteries within the same unit, change both batteries at the same time. Failure to do so will reduce battery life of the new cell fitted.
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Software Installation
System Requirements
The Gasclam software needs 30MB free space on the hard disk for installation.
The programme will run on the following platforms:
-Windows 98
-Windows 98 Second Edition
-Windows 2000 service pack 3
-Windows ME
-Windows Server 2003
-Windows XP service pack 2
-Windows Vista
The programme needs .Net Framework 2.0 (x86) installed to run properly. This version is included on the software CD, alternatively it can be downloaded from the Microsoft website.
To install .Net Framework 2.0 (x86) from the CD open the DOTNETFX folder and double click Windowsinstaller- KB893803-V2-x86
The guide will take you through the installation process step by step.
Running the installation software
Insert the installation CD; the installation program should automatically begin. If this option is disabled, run the “setup.exe” programme manually (found on the installation CD).
The guide will take you through the installation process step by step.
The default location for the Gasclam software is:
C:\Program Files\Salamander\GasClam\
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