MSA ZGARD S, ZGARD DS Instruction Manual

GARD

GARD

(APOGEE P1) Gas Sensors

™

S

S & DS

Instruction Manual

WARNING

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other cause of action against seller.

General Warnings

WARNING

1. The ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1
gas sensors described in this
manual must be installed, operated,
and maintained in strict accordance
with the labels, cautions, warnings,
instructions, and within the
limitations stated.

2. The ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1
gas sensors must not be installed in
outdoor areas or in locations where
explosive concentrations of
combustible gases or vapors might
occur in the atmosphere: Class 1,
Group A, B, C, and D areas as
defined by the NEC. Because the
gas sensors are not explosion­proof, they must be located in non­hazardous areas.

3. Do not paint the ZGARD S & DS
APOGEE P1 gas sensors.

4. The only absolute method to assure
the proper overall operation of a
gas detection instrument is to check
it with a known concentration of the
gas for which it has been calibrated.
Consequently, a calibration check
must be included as part of the
installation and as a routine
inspection of the system.

5. Use only genuine MSA replacement
parts when performing any
maintenance procedures provided
in this manual. Failure to do so may
seriously impair instrument
performance. Repair or alteration of
the ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1
gas sensors, beyond the scope of
these maintenance instructions or
by anyone other than authorized
MSA service personnel, could
cause the product to fail to perform
as designed, and persons who rely
on this product for their safety could
sustain serious personal injury or
death.

6. The ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1
gas sensors must be installed,
located and operated in accordance
to all applicable codes. These
codes include, but are not limited to,
the National Fire Prevention Code
and National Electric Code.

7. Do not exceed the relay contact
ratings listed in this manual.
Otherwise, the relay operation may
fail, which can result in personal
injury or death.

Failure to comply with the above warnings

can result in serious personal injury or

death.

Table of Contents

Section 1 General Information and Applications 1.0

Section 2 Installation Guidelines

Section 3 Operating Specifications and Features

Section 4 (SS) Sensor; Operating Features and Setup, Sensor Address Binary Code Table, Output Test and Cut-off

Section 5 (EC) Sensor; Operating Features and Setup, Sensor Address Binary Code Table, Output Test and Cut-off

Section 6 Table 1 Sensor Address Binary Codes

Section 7 Carbon Monoxide Solid-State (SS) Sensor, Calibration

Section 8 Carbon Monoxide Electrochemical (EC) Sensor, Calibration

Section 9 Nitrogen Dioxide Electrochemical (EC) Sensor, Calibration

Section 10 Sensor Start-Up Procedure

Section 11 Parts List

Drawings

107127 CO (SS) Solid-State, APOGEE P1 Output Sensor Circuit Board Layout

107128 CO and NO2 (EC) Electrochemical, APOGEE P1 Output Sensor Circuit Board Layout

107129 (SS) Solid-Sate, Sensors Calibration Gas (Humidified) Setup Procedure

107130 Installation Outline, ZGard S, APOGEE P1 Gas Sensors

107139 Installation Outline, ZGard DS, APOGEE P1 Dual Gas Sensors

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11.0

Section 1

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Gas Sensors

General Information and Applications

The ZGARD S APOGEE P1 sensors are designed to detect the presence of Carbon Monoxide or Nitrogen Dioxide in air.
The EC type employs electrochemical plug-in cells. The solid-state (SS) type employs Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS)
sensing technology. Each sensor generates a representative output signal proportional to the calibrated operating range.

The ZGARD DS APOGEE P1 is a Dual Sensor in one enclosure and both sensors employ Electrochemical (EC) plug-in
cells. The sensor is designed to detect the presence of Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen Dioxide in air.

The ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 sensors are specifically designed for the Siemens network communication protocol.
These sensors are integrated with the Siemens equipment and the associated Building Environmental Automation Systems.

The table below provides the distinctive features of the ZGARD S APOGEE P1 Sensors. This is a quick
guide for determining the operating features of each sensor.

The performance of any ZGARD S & DS APOGEE PI sensors are dependent on the appropriate and
strategic placement within a guarded area.

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1

SENSORS

Principal of Operation

Operating Range

On-Board Test

Digital Output

Calibration

Cut-Off Feature 17ppm NONE NONE

Periodic inspections and calibration: This unit requires calibration. The calibration frequency will be a function of the

operating conditions, including operating under extreme temperatures, exposure to contaminants or gas concentrations
greater than the lower explosive limits. A calibration inspection must be included as part of a routine maintenance to
ensure proper operation of the gas detection unit. If unit span or zero cannot be adjusted, the sensor may be approaching
its end-of-life or has been contaminated and must be replaced.

CARBON MONOXIDE

(SS)

MOS, Metal Oxide

Semiconductor

0-100, 0-200 or 0-500ppm 0-100 or 0-200ppm

50 & 100% Full Scale

Output Test jumper

RS485 APOGEE P1

Network

Zero and Span
Potentiometers

CARBON MONOXIDE

(EC)

Electrochemical Electrochemical

0 & 100% Full Scale

Output Test jumper

RS485 APOGEE P1

Network

Zero and Span

Potentiometers

NITROGEN DIOXIDE

(EC)

0-10ppm

0 & 100% Full Scale

Output Test jumper

RS485 APOGEE P1

Network

Zero and Span
Potentiometers

1.0

Section 2

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Sensors
Installation Guidelines

Mounting:

• Do not mount the sensor to structures subject to vibration and shock, such as piping and piping

supports.

• Do not locate the sensor near excessive heat source or in wet and damp locations.

• For proper cooling, allow at least five inches of clearance around all surfaces except for the mounting

surface. Also consider mounting the sensor so it can be easily accessed for service and routine testing.

• The sensor has four mounting lugs; securely mount the instrument to a wall or support using

appropriate hardware.

Wiring Connections:

Before putting a ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 sensor into operation, determine the elevation and the number of
gas sensors according to the required application. Also refer to the ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 sensor

Installation Outline drawings 107130 and 107139 located in the back of this manual, which provides
important information regarding;

• Required conductors and wire size: Connect an electrical cable between the devices.

• Operating power: The 24Vac operating power is connected on terminal TB1.

• APOGEE P1 Network wiring connection: The connection terminal labeled + and - are for

communication. Install a ground shielded cable on terminal marked S.

CAUTION

1. When wiring the sensor, disconnect the main power to prevent bodily harm.

2. Do not use the sensor power when connecting any external devices.

3. Use shielded cable for wiring installation. Do not install low voltage signal cable in the same conduit as

the other devices such as sensors operating power and or relay wiring.

4. When connecting the remote sensors, make sure that all wiring is correct for the power and signal

leads. Make sure that all wiring is correct and the two connecting leads of the digital output are not

interchanged or permanent damage to the sensor may result.

5. Perform all wiring and conduit installation in accordance to the National Electrical Code.

Failure to follow the above cautions can result in injury or property damage.

2.0

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Sensors

Operating Specifications and Features

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Detection Range (SS) CO - Carbon Monoxide, 0-100, 0-200 or 0-500ppm
Principal of Operation

Detection Range (EC) CO - Carbon Monoxide, 0-100, or 0-200ppm
Principal of Operation

Detection Range (EC) NO2 – Nitrogen Dioxide, 0-10ppm
Principal of Operation

Operating Power
Network Connection

Status LED Indicator

Temperature

Accuracy

Humidity

ZGard S
Enclosure
(Optional)

Dimensions
Weight

ZGard DS
Enclosure
Dimensions
Weight

Certification

Sensor Output: The ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1

Sensors provide an identifiable digital signature
recognized by the Siemens digital network equipment.

Sensing Technology: Toxic gasses are detected by way
of electrochemical cells, for targeting the gas of interest
and resolution. Moreover, second generations of semi­conductor detectors offer a highly effective solution for a
variety of different applications.

LED Status: The Sensor OK LED is OFF for 30 seconds
upon power-up and will turn ON indicating that the device
is operating properly.

Onboard Communication Test: The ZGARD S & DS
APOGEE P1 (SS) sensors provide a means of driving the
output to 50% or 100% full-scale. The ZGARD S & DS

MOS, Metal Oxide Semiconductor

Electrochemical

Electrochemical

24Vac, 100mA used with Siemens equipment only
RS485 APOGEE P1, 2-wire output connection

Sensor OK

Operating: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage: -10° to 50°C (14° to 122°F)
(SS) Solid-Sate Sensors +/- 5%, Full Scale (FS)
(EC) Electrochemical Sensors +/- 10%, Full Scale (FS)
0 to 95% RH

Standard, Plastic double-gang connection box with metal front cover
Metal housing and cover or Nema 4x Fiberglass housing

5.5” H (140 mm) x 5.5" W (140 mm) x 2.2" D (56 mm)

0.45kg (1.00 lbs.)

Standard, NEMA 4X Fiberglass

7.0” H (178 mm) x 10.5" W (267 mm) x 4.5" D (114 mm)

1.1kg (2.45 lbs.)

ENTELA (To CSA Standards)

APOGEE P1 (EC) sensors provide a means of driving the
output to 0% or 100% full-scale. When the onboard test
jumpers are inserted, the sensor generates the selected
output signal. This feature is useful for testing remote
devices, which may be connected to the sensor output.

Enclosures: The standard ZGARD S APOGEE P1
sensor is housed in a surface mount tamper resistant
plastic enclosure. There are two additional enclosure
options, Metal housing and cover plate or Nema 4x
Fiberglass housing. The standard ZGARD DS APOGEE
P1 sensor is housed in a Nema 4x Fiberglass housing.

Cut-Off Feature: The (SS) Solid-State version provides a
cut-off feature to eliminate possible high background
interferants. This function is factory set to enable and is
also jumper selectable.

Section 3

3.0

Section 4

ZGARD S APOGEE P1 Sensors
(SS) Sensor Operating Features and Setup

H1

H1

1
2
4

8
16
32
64

Refer to the APOGEE P1 sensor PCB Layout Drawing 107127 for further details.

1 TEST FULL SCALE (100% OUTPUT)
2 TEST HALF SCALE (50% OUTPUT)

3
4 CUT-OFF (IN/ OUT)
5
6
7
8

1 TEST FULL SCALE (100% OUTPUT)
2 TEST HALF SCALE (50% OUTPUT)
3

4 CUT-OFF (IN/ OUT)

5
6
7
8

H2

RS-485 ADDRESS 1 -127
1 (SET BY BINARY)
2
3
4
5
6
7

Solid-State (SS) Sensors, Output Test: Each sensor

provides a means of driving the output to 50% or
100% full-scale. Respectively, when the onboard test
jumpers are inserted the sensor generates the
selected output signal. This feature is useful for testing
remote devices, which may be connected to the
sensor output.

Solid-State (SS) Sensors, Cut-off Feature: Each
sensor provides a cut-off option to eliminate possible
high background interference of any unsuspected
environmental or other airborne compounds. This
function is jumper selectable. This function is factory
set to enable (jumper in) and is also jumper selectable.
The Carbon Monoxide can be set with a 17ppm cut­off.

Digital Address Binary Code Setup: Each sensor
must be given a unique address code or it will not be
able to communicate correctly. The binary address
code is set by arranging the user selection jumpers
H2 as shown. Arrange jumpers H2-1, H2-2, H2-3,
H2-4, H2-5, H2-6 and H2-7 according to the
appropriate Binary Address Code required for each
application. Refer to Table 1 on page 6 for further

details.

4.0

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Sensors

(EC) Sensor Operating Features and Setup

Electrochemical (EC) Sensors, 0% Output Test:

Each sensor provides a means of driving the output
to 0% full-scale. Respectively, when the onboard test
jumper H1-8 is inserted the sensor generates the
selected output signal. This feature is useful for
testing remote devices, which may be connected to
the sensor output.

Electrochemical (EC) Sensors, 100% Output Test:
Each sensor provides a means of driving the output
to 100% full-scale. Respectively, when the onboard
test jumper H1-9 is inserted the sensor generates the
selected output signal. This feature is useful for
testing remote devices, which may be connected to
the sensor output.

Digital Address Binary Code Setup: Each sensor
must be given a unique address code or it will not be
able to communicate correctly. The binary address
code is set by arranging the user selection jumpers
H1 as shown. Arrange jumpers H1-1, H1-2, H1-3,
H1-4, H1-5, H1-6 and H1-7 according to the
appropriate Binary Address Code required for each
application. Refer to Table 1 on page 6 for further

details.

1

2

4

8
16
32
64

ZS

FS

1

2

4

8
16
32
64

ZS

FS

1

2

4

8
16
32
64

ZS
FS

H1

H1

H1

RS-485 ADDRESS 1 -127

1 (SET BY BINARY)
2
3
4
5
6
7

8 TEST ZERO SCALE (0% OUTPUT)

9 TEST FULL SCALE (100% OUTPUT)

RS-485 ADDRESS 1 -127
1 (SET BY BINARY)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 TEST ZERO SCALE (0% OUTPUT)

9 TEST FULL SCALE (100% OUTPUT)

RS-485 ADDRESS 1 -127
1 (SET BY BINARY)
2
3
4
5
6
7

8 TEST ZERO SCALE (0% OUTPUT)
9 TEST FULL SCALE (100% OUTPUT)

Refer to the APOGEE P1 sensor PCB Layout Drawings 107128 and 107139 for further details.

Section 5

5.0

Section 6

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Sensors
Digital Binary Address Codes

Table 1

Binary 1 2 4 8 16 32 64

Address

1 IN
2
3 IN IN
4
5 IN
6
7 IN IN IN
8

9 IN
10
11 IN IN
12
13 IN
14
15 IN IN IN IN
16
17 IN
18
19 IN IN
20
21 IN
22
23 IN IN IN
24
25 IN
26
27 IN IN
28
29 IN
30
31 IN IN IN IN IN
32
33 IN
34
35 IN IN
36
37 IN
38
39 IN IN IN
40
41 IN
42
43 IN IN
44
45 IN
46
47 IN IN IN IN
48

H2-1

(H1-1)

OUT

OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT

OUT

OUT OUT OUT OUT

H2-2

(H1-2)

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT OUT

IN

OUT

IN IN IN

OUT OUT OUT

IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT OUT

IN

OUT

IN IN IN IN

OUT OUT OUT OUT

IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT OUT

IN

OUT

IN IN IN

H2-3

(H1-3)

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

IN
IN

OUT
OUT

IN IN
IN IN

OUT OUT
OUT OUT

IN
IN

OUT
OUT

IN IN IN
IN IN IN

OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT

IN
IN

OUT
OUT

IN IN
IN IN

H2-4

(H1-4)

OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT

IN
IN
IN
IN

OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT

IN IN
IN IN
IN IN
IN IN

OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT

IN
IN
IN
IN

H2-5

(H1-5)

OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT

IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN

OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT

IN IN

H2-6

(H1-6)

OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT

IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN

H2-7

(H1-7)

OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT

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Section 7

ZGARD S APOGEE P1 (SS) Carbon Monoxide Sensor

Calibration

Calibration Procedure, Solid-State (SS) APOGEE P1 Carbon Monoxide Sensor: Perform calibration checks regularly as

part of a routine inspection and maintenance procedure. Use calibration gases of known and certified concentrations. Check
the expiration date on the gas cylinders. The sensor is factory calibrated for 0-100, 0-200 or 500ppm Carbon Monoxide,
which represents 0 to 100% full scale. The output voltage of 1 to 5Vdc between the test points TPCAL and TPCOM
represents 0 to 100 % full-scale.

WARNING

The calibration procedure must be completed after the replacement of sensing cells. Otherwise it could fail to
perform as designed and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal injury or
death.

Calibration Equipment

Flow controller 0.25 liters/minute and tubing
Purified air as zero gas and 60ppm CO in air span gas
Magnetic Strips
Electronic Multi-meter
Container of Distilled water with inlet and outlet tubing, required for humidifying the calibration gas. Refer to the (SS)

sensors Calibration Gas (Humidified) Setup Procedure Drawing 107129 for further details.

Calibration Procedure

1. Disconnect the sensor output from the associated monitoring device. Using a multi-meter insert test probes into test point

terminals labelled TPCAL & TPCOM.

2. Insert Jumper H1-4 to disable the sensor cut-off feature.

3. Place the magnetic strips on the top and bottom of the sensor cover plate, ensure the vent holes are fully covered.

WARNING

Remove the magnetic strips after the calibration has been completed. Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed
and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal injury or death.

ZERO Calibration

4. Join a 0.25 l/m. flow controller onto a ZERO gas cylinder. Insert a calibration adapter into thread port provided on the

protective cover located on the front plate.

5. Connect the ¼” Tygon tubing between the inlet of the gas humidification assembly and the calibration cylinder flow

controller outlet port.

6. Connect the outlet tubing of the gas humidification assembly to the sensor calibration adapter.

7. Turn ON the flow controller valve and allow the ZERO grade air to quench the sensor for at least 15 minutes.

8. Adjust the ZERO potentiometer until the output voltage is equal to 1Vdc.

9. Turn OFF the valve and remove the flow controller from the Zero gas cylinder.

SPAN Calibration

10. Join the flow controller onto a SPAN gas cylinder. The SPAN gas should be at least 50% of the sensor’s operating range.

11. Turn ON the flow controller valve and allow the SPAN gas to quench the sensor for at least 15 minutes.

12. Adjust the SPAN potentiometer until the output voltage is equal to the calculated value representing the gas

concentration. See the example equation below.

13. Turn OFF the valve and remove the flow controller from the SPAN gas cylinder.

14. Remove the test hose from the calibration adapter.

15. Remove the multi-meter test probes from terminals labelled TPCAL and TPCOM.

16. Reconnect the sensor output to the associated monitoring device.

17. Remove Jumper H1-4 to enable the sensor cut-off feature.

Example: The SPAN gas concentration is 60ppm Carbon Monoxide in air.

1 - 5Vdc is 0-100% F.S., the voltage that is generated is 4 + 1 = 5Vdc.

60ppm = ((Span Gas Value x 4) / Full Scale)) + 1 = ((60 x 4) / 100)) + 1 = 3.4Vdc

7.0

Section 8

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 (EC) Carbon Monoxide Sensor
Calibration

Calibration Procedure, Electrochemical (EC) APOGEE P1 Carbon Monoxide Sensor: Perform calibration checks

regularly as part of a routine inspection and maintenance procedure. Use calibration gases of known and certified
concentrations. Check the expiration date on the gas cylinders. The sensor is factory calibrated for 0-100 or 0-200ppm
Carbon Monoxide, which represents 0 to 100% full scale. The output voltage of 1 to 5Vdc between the test points TPCAL
and TPCOM represents 0 to 100 % full-scale.

WARNING

The calibration procedure must be completed after the replacement of sensing cells. Otherwise it could fail to
perform as designed and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal injury or
death.

Calibration Equipment

Flow controller 0.25 liters/minute and tubing
Purified air as zero gas
60ppm CO in air span gas
Magnetic Strips
Electronic Multi-meter

Calibration Procedure

1. Disconnect the sensor output from the associated monitoring device. Using a multi-meter insert two test probes into the

test point terminals labelled TPCAL & TPCOM.

2. Place the magnetic strips on the top and bottom of the sensor cover plate, ensure the vent holes are fully covered.

WARNING

Remove the magnetic strips after the calibration has been completed. Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed
and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal injury or death.

ZERO Calibration

3. Attach a 0.25 l/m., flow controller onto a ZERO gas cylinder. Insert a calibration adapter into thread port provided on the

protective cover located on the front plate.

4. Connect ¼” Tygon tubing to the outlet of the flow controller, and then slip the open end on the calibration adapter.

5. Turn ON the flow controller valve and allow the ZERO grade air to quench the sensor for at least 2 minutes.

6. Adjust the ZERO potentiometer until the output voltage is equal to 1Vdc.

7. Turn OFF the valve and remove the flow controller from the Zero gas cylinder.

SPAN Calibration

8. Attach the flow controller onto a SPAN gas cylinder. The SPAN gas should be at least 50% of the sensor’s operating

range.

9. Turn ON the flow controller valve and allow the SPAN gas to quench the sensor for at least 2 minutes.

10. Adjust the SPAN potentiometer until the output voltage is equal to the calculated value representing the gas

concentration. See the example equation below.

11. Turn OFF the valve and remove the flow controller from the SPAN gas cylinder.

12. Remove the test hose from the calibration adapter.

13. Remove the multi-meter test probes from terminals labelled TPCAL and TPCOM.

14. Reconnect the sensor output to the associated monitoring device.
Example: The SPAN gas concentration is 60ppm Carbon Monoxide in air.

1-5Vdc is 0-100% F.S., the voltage that is generated is 4 + 1 = 5Vdc.

60ppm = ((Span Gas Value x 4) / Full Scale)) + 1 = ((60 x 4) / 100)) + 1 = 3.4Vdc

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Section 9

ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 (EC) Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor

Calibration

Calibration Procedure, Electrochemical (EC) APOGEE P1 Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor: Perform calibration checks

regularly as part of a routine inspection and maintenance procedure. Use calibration gases of known and certified
concentrations. Check the expiration date on the gas cylinders. The sensor is factory calibrated for 0-10ppm Nitrogen
Dioxide, which represents 0 to 100% full scale. The output voltage of 1 to 5Vdc between the test points TPCAL and TPCOM
represents 0 to 100 % full-scale.

WARNING

The calibration procedure must be completed after the replacement of sensing cells. Otherwise it could fail to
perform as designed and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal injury or
death.

Calibration Equipment

Flow controller 0.25 liters/minute and tubing
Purified air as zero gas
10ppm NO2 in air span gas
Magnetic Strips
Electronic Multi-meter

Calibration Procedure

1. Disconnect the sensor output from the associated monitoring device. Using a multi-meter, insert two test probes into the

test point terminals labelled TPCAL & TPCOM.

2. Place the magnetic strips on the top and bottom of the sensor cover plate, ensure the vent holes are fully covered.

WARNING

Remove the magnetic strips after the calibration has been completed. Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed
and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal injury or death.

ZERO Calibration

3. Attach a 0.25 l/m., flow controller onto a ZERO gas cylinder. Insert a calibration adapter into thread port provided on the

protective cover located on the front plate.

4. Connect ¼” Tygon tubing to the outlet of the flow controller, and then slip the open end on the calibration adapter.

5. Turn ON the flow controller valve and allow the ZERO grade air to quench the sensor for at least 2 minutes.

6. Adjust the ZERO potentiometer until the output voltage is equal to 1Vdc.

7. Turn OFF the valve and remove the flow controller from the Zero gas cylinder.

SPAN Calibration

8. Attach the flow controller onto a SPAN gas cylinder. The SPAN gas should be at least 50% of the sensor’s operating

range.

9. Turn ON the flow controller valve and allow the SPAN gas to quench the sensor for at least 2 minutes.

10. Adjust the SPAN potentiometer until the output voltage is equal to the calculated value representing the gas

concentration. See the example equation below.

11. Turn OFF the valve and remove the flow controller from the SPAN gas cylinder.

12. Remove the test hose from the calibration adapter.

13. Remove the multi-meter test probes from terminals labelled TPCAL and TPCOM.

14. Reconnect the sensor output to the associated monitoring device.

Example: The SPAN gas concentration is 10ppm Nitrogen Dioxide in air.

1-5Vdc is 0-100% F.S., the voltage that is generated is 4 + 1 = 5Vdc.

10ppm = ((Span Gas Value x 4) / Full Scale)) + 1 = ((10 x 4) / 10)) + 1 = 5.0Vdc

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ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Sensors
Start-Up Procedure

9 Apply the appropriate operating power to the sensor.

9 The green Sensor OK LED Indicator on front of the sensor should be ON after a 30 second delay. This

will also indicate that the device is operating properly.

9 Allow a few minutes for the sensor to stabilize.

9 Insert Test Jumper H1-Full Scale (FS) into the test position. This should drive the sensor output to 100%

full-scale. If the sensor is connected to a gas monitoring instrument, check that the readings correspond

with that device.

9 Remove Test Jumper H1-Full Scale (FS) from the test position.

Note! Check the binary code jumper H1 on EC and H2 on SS version. They must be correctly positioned to
reflect the unique address number of each remote sensor connected to the host Siemens controller. Refer to
Table 1 on page 6 for further details.

BUMP TEST: Apply a representative sample gas to each sensor and simply check if the sensor responds to the

target gas and has reached the appropriate value.

Note! Any remote equipment, which may be connected to a remote device, may be activated.

The initial function test of the ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 sensor is now completed.

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ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Sensors

Item Part Number

Replacement Electrochemical (EC) CO Cell Assembly

10064004

Section 11

Parts List

Replacement Electrochemical (EC) NO2 Cell Assembly

Replacement Solid-State (SS) CO Cell Assembly

10064003

10063828

* When ordering replacement parts, please state the MSA P/N and S/N of unit.

WARNING

Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance on the ZGARD S
& DS APOGEE P1 gas sensors. Failure to do so may seriously impair instrument performance.
Repair or alteration of the ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 gas sensors, beyond the scope of these
maintenance instructions or by anyone other than authorized MSA service personnel, could
cause the product to fail to perform as designed, and persons who rely on this product for
their safety could sustain serious personal injury or death.

Disconnect all power source(s) to the ZGARD S & DS APOGEE P1 Sensors before removing or
changing any components.

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