Thermo Scientific INNOVA Series Instruction Manual

INNOVA Series

Instruction Manual

Part Number 71-6417
5Aug2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Introduction

About the Innova Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2

Start Up & Operation

Preparing for Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Starting Up the Innova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turninging Off the Innova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Performing a Bump Test on Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 3

Alarms

Gas Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sensor Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Pump Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Datalog Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 4

User Program

About the User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Display Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accessing Password-Protected Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Advanced Features Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Datalog Features Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Chapter 5

Calibration

Preparing the Calibration Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Calibrating the Innova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Calibration Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter 6

Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Recharging Ni-Cd Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Appendix A

Parts List and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix B

Interference Factors

High Concentration of Combustible Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Relative Combustible Response Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Appendix C

Supplemental Instructions

Innova Land Surveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Innova Transformer Gas Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Soil and Fuel Vapor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Calibrating the Innova SV and FV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Innova Soil and Fuel Vapor Monitors Specific Parts List . . . . . . . . . . 75

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1

INTRODUCTION

About the Innova Series

The Innova Series (shown in Figure 1-1) is a line of portable gas monitors
capable of detecting from one to four gases. It continuously computes average
readings for Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) and Time Weighted Average
(TWA) levels. You can display Peak readings, STEL, and TWA levels on
command. The Alarm circuit alerts you to dangerous gas conditions, low
battery conditions, sensor failure, datalog full, calibration reminder, and
sample-draw pump failures.

Figure 1-1 Innova Series Gas Monitor

The Innova is powered by four “D” size alkaline or nickel-cadmium (NiCd)
batteries. A jack is provided on the Innova so you can connect the external
NiCd battery charger.

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Specifications

Table 1-1 lists specifications for the Innova Series gas monitor.

Table 1-1 Specifications for the Innova Series Gas Monitor

Intrinsic Safety Rating
(Area Classification)

Sampling Method Sample-drawing

Response Time Initial: 5 seconds average (with 5-foot hose)

Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature

Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing

Regulatory Approvals UL Classified; CSA Certified, Cenelec

Alarms Audible/visible, coded for gas and trouble. Also a

Alarm Actions Low flow; low battery; rising gas reading (rising or

Alarm Functions Alarm levels are user-selectable in the Edit Alarms

Display Digital liquid crystal display (LCD). Displays up to

Power Source Four “D” size alkaline or NiCd batteries.

Battery life Alkaline - 24 hours @ 68° F(20° C)

Controls AIR, ON/OFF (power), and RANGE buttons.

Dimensions 10 in. L x 5 in. W x 6 in. H

Weight 5 pounds (2.25 kg)

Case High-impact, chemical resistant polycarbonate-

Standard Accessories

1

Innova models for transformer testing include the following standard accessories: dilution fitting, and gas
collection bag.

1

Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D

90% complete within 30 seconds (except NH
90% complete within 150 seconds (NH

)

3

)

3

-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

-22° F to 149° F (-30° C to 65° C)

comfort beep that can be turned off.

falling gas readings for oxygen); rising TWA and
STEL reading (toxic versions only); sensor failure;
temperature; datalog.

Screen.

four different gases at a time. A back light is available
on demand by momentarily pressing any button.

Ni-Cd - 12 hours @ 68° F(20° C)
Due to the nature of alkaline cells, battery life is greatly
reduced at low temperatures and may be less than two
hours at -15° C. NiCd batteries are recommended for
low temperature applications.

(254 mm L x 152 mm W x 127 mm H)

polyester plastic with RF-resistant coating.

Shoulder strap; hose; probe (with filter); operator’s
manual; and quick reference card.

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Sensor Specifications

Table 1-2 Innova Sensor Specifications and Factory Default Settings

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T arget Gas Display Increments Range Low Alarm High Alarm TWA Alarm STEL Alarm

HC 1% LEL 0 to 100% LEL 10% LEL 50% LEL N/A N/A

HC 0.1% VOL 0 to 5.0% VOL 0.5% VOL 2.5% VOL N/A N/A

HC 20 PPM 0 to 10,000 PPM 1000 PPM 5000 PPM N/A N/A

10 PPM 0 to 1,000 PPM 100 PPM 500 PPM N/A N/A

1

HC

1% VOL 0 to 100% VOL 10% VOL 50%VOL N/A N/A

2

CH

0.1% VOL 0 to 30.0% VOL 19.5% VOL 23.5% VOL N/A N/A

4

S 1 PPM 0 to 200 PPM 10 PPM 15 PPM 10 PPM 15 PPM

2

O

H

2

CO 1 PPM 0 to 250 PPM 25 PPM 200 PPM 25 PPM 200 PPM

0.1 PPM 0 to 9.9 PPM 0.5 PPM 1.0 PPM 0.5 PPM 1.0 PPM

2

Cl

HCN 1 PPM 0 to 30 PPM 5 PPM 10 PPM 5 PPM 10 PPM

1 PPM 0 to 100 PPM 25 PPM 35 PPM 25 PPM 35 PPM

3

NH

NO 1 PPM 0 to 100 PPM 25 PPM 75 PPM 25 PPM 75 PPM

0.1 PPM 0 to 9.9 PPM 3.0 PPM 5.0 PPM 3.0 PPM 5.0 PPM

2

NO

0.01 PPM 0 to 3.0 PPM 0.3 PPM 1.0 PPM 0.3 PPM 1.0 PPM

3

PH

0.1 PPM 0 to 9.9 PPM 2.0 PPM 5.0 PPM 2.0 PPM 5.0 PPM

2

SO

1

Soil Vapor and Fuel Vapor only.2Land Surveyor version only.

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Optional Accessories

Table 1-3 lists the optional accessories available for the Innova Series gas
monitor. Part numbers for all accessories are in Appendix A, Parts List and
Accessories.

Table 1-3 Innova Series Optional Accessories

Accessory Description

NiCd battery charger Charges NiCd batteries while still in the monitor.

Optional hoses and probes Lengths of hose up to 100 feet are available (except Cl

Dilution fitting Used to provide sufficient oxygen to allow proper

Moisture trap Glass-bodied with a pleated paper filter that collects

Auxiliary hydrophobic
filter

Remote Buzzer Repeats all audible alarms of the Innova. Plugs into the

Carrying case A case that holds the Innova and the most commonly

Confined space kit This carrying case can contain all equipment and the

Calibration kit A kit consisting of a carrying case containing gas

Data retrieval kit
(Innova View)

Provides a full charge over an 8-hour period, then drops
to a sustaining rate. Includes an alkaline recognition
feature that prevents you from attempting to recharge
alkaline batteries.

versions). Two optional 30-inch probes (aluminum
with dust filter or fiberglass with hydrophobic filter)
are available.

response of the hydrocarbon (LEL/ppm) sensor when
sampling inert environments.

excess water that is drawn into or condensed in the
sample hose.

A filter with a water-impervious membrane that
connects between the sampling hose and the Innova’s
inlet fitting.

remote alarm jack (CHGR). Includes clip to attach to
lapel or other convenient place.

used accessories. The case also has space to hold the
NiCd battery charger.

most commonly used accessories necessary to safely
and accurately calibrate and use the Innova.

cylinders, valves, and appropriate fittings to calibrate
the Innova.

Windows 95/98/NT compatible software necessary to
access the data stored in the Innova (includes serial
cable).

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2

START UP & OPERATION

Preparing for Start Up

1. To remove the battery compartment cover, place the Innova upside
down, turn the large screw counterclockwise until it is loose in its
socket, then pull up.

2. Install four “D” size batteries according to the diagram inside the
battery compartment. Make sure that the battery polarities are
correctly oriented.

NOTE

Make sure the slide switch at the bottom of the battery compartment is

set to “ALK” for alkaline or “NI-CAD” for NiCd batteries, see

Chapter 6, Maintenance, Figure 6-1, Innova Battery Compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover and turn the screw clockwise.
Tighten snugly to compress the gasket and seal the battery compartment.

CAUTION

Some toxic gas sensors require up to 15 minutes to stabilize, after
you install the batteries. If your Innova includes a toxic gas
sensor(s), do not turn on and use the Innova during this period. If
the unit is started up immediately after installing batteries, the
“BIAS” message may appear, see Chapter 6, Maintenance, for
instructions on installing or recharging batteries.

4. Verify that the hydrophobic filter and cotton ball are in good condition
and installed properly in the probe body.

NOTE

For transformer versions, connect the dilution fitting directly to the
disconnect coupler fitting on the front of the monitor, then connect the
10-inch probe to the dilution fitting.

5. Attach the probe to the female disconnect coupler fitting on the sample
hose.

6. Attach the other end of the hose to the female disconnect coupler on
the front of the instrument.

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WARNING

Operation of instrument without probe/filter assembly attached
will result in pump damage and possible impaired performance.
Do not operate without probe/filter assembly attached.

Starting Up the Innova

Perform the following steps to start up the Innova and adjust internal circuits
to fresh air readings (demand zero). Please read this entire section before
turning on your Innova.

WARNING

Perform the following procedure in a “fresh air” environment
(environment known to be free of combustible and toxic gases and
of normal oxygen content).

1. If you are using NiCd batteries, make sure the batteries are fully
charged before you continue this procedure.

2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for one second. The Innova begins

the warm-up period. Several messages appear during the warm-up
period, starting with the model and software version. Other screens
displayed are:

• Battery capacity on a scale from E (empty) to F (full capacity) for

new alkaline or a fully charged battery pack.

• Datalogging time left.

• Settings for High, Warning, STEL, and TWA alarms.

• The CAL DUE # DAYS indicates when the Innova is due for

calibration according to the schedule you accepted in the user
program when enabled.

NOTE

During the warm-up period the Innova determines if the toxic sensors
are properly biased. If the sensors require additional biasing, the screen

continuously displays “BIAS” with alarms instead of the gas reading.

Once the readings fall within acceptable limits, a fixed time-out is
initiated. During this time-out, the display will alternate between

“BIAS” and the sensor(s) reading. If an air adjust is performed during

this time-out period, it will not adjust the sensor(s) that are
experiencing the ‘bias time-out’ but will adjust the other sensors.

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3. When the warm-up is complete, the buzzer will beep, lights will flash

several times, and display will read “WARM UP COMPLETE”.

NOTE

If the bump test is set to “BUMP TST ENABLED” the display will
cue the operator to perform an “AIR ADJUST” and then apply gas,

see Performing a Bump Test on Power-Up
instructions.

4. Hold down the AIR button for 3 seconds until the display counts down
and the bar graph starts to scroll, then the display will read “DONE”

once the “fresh air” reading for all active sensors is complete (20.9%
for oxygen, 0 for all other sensors).

NOTE

After you “AIR ADJUST”, a “XXX” sensor failure may appear on the

display screen, see Chapter 3, Alarms, Sensor Alarms, to respond to
these messages.

at the end of this chapter for

Normal Operation

Normal operation is defined as any time after the warm-up period is complete
and the Innova is not alerting you to an alarm or failure.

After warm up is complete, the Innova simultaneously displays the current
gas concentration for all active sensors and the NORM icon. This display
screen is defined as the normal screen. The sensor labels will alternate
between the gas type and unit of measure.

During normal operation, the Innova Series gas monitor simultaneously
monitors for all target gases for your configuration of the Innova.

Monitoring Gases

To monitor for the target gas(es), expose the probe to the area to be monitored.
You can leave the Innova monitoring for an entire workday. The Innova
monitors and displays all applicable gas conditions at the same time.

CAUTION

If your Innova includes an Ammonia (NH3), Chlorine (Cl2), Sulfur
Dioxide (SO
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO
accumulation. The target gas is absorbed by moisture. Inspect the
probe’s hydr ophobic filter and cotton ball frequently if you use the
Innova in an environment where moisture might accumulate.

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2

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While in normal operation, press any button to illuminate the display screen
back light.

NOTE

If the Comfort Alert is enabled, the Innova will beep and/or blink
every 3 minutes to remind the operator that the unit is turned on and
functioning.This feature can be disabled or enabled by the operator,
see Chapter 4, Alarms, Comfort Alert, for activating/deactivating this
feature.

Changing Combustible Ranges

The RANGE button is used to change the range of combustible gas detected.

The available ranges depend on the version of the instrument, see Chapter 1,
Introduction, Table 1-2. When changing to ppm range the reading is displayed
in the bottom row. If toxic sensor(s) are present the combustible ppm reading
will overwrite the toxic readings. If a toxic sensor(s) goes into an alarm
condition, the instrument will auto range back to the next combustible range,
and allow the toxic sensor(s) to be displayed.

To change the combustible gas range, press and release the RANGE button.

The unit will beep once and switch to the alternate range (e.g. % LEL to ppm).

See Appendix C, Innova Land Surveyor, for operation of the RANGE button

for Land Surveyor models.

If, while operating in the ppm range, the gas concentration exceeds the full
scale range, the Innova will automatically switch to the % LEL (or % VOL if
so configured) range.

Turning Off the Innova

Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds. A power off message on the

display screen counts down from 3 seconds. The Innova sounds a pulsing
tone, and the backlight automatically turns on during the power off sequence.

To cancel the power off command, release the ON/OFF button before the

display screen goes blank.

NOTE

The STEL, TWA, maximum, and minimum (for O2) readings are
automatically reset on power down unless the Lunch Break mode is
enabled, see Chapter 4, User Program, Lunch Break Option for more
detail.

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CAUTION

If the Innova will not be used for more than 4 weeks, remove the
batteries from the instrument. Failure to remove the batteries
prior to storage could result in damage to the instrument.

If your Innova uses rechargeable NiCd batteries, the batteries must be fully
charged before each use. When using alkaline batteries, it is best to install
fresh batteries before each use, see Chapter 6, Maintenance, to recharge NiCd
batteries or replace alkaline batteries.

Performing a Bump Test on Power-Up

When the bump test option is set to “BUMP TST ENABLED” the display

alerts the operator to perform a bump test after the warm-up cycle is
complete, see Chapter 4, User Program, Bump Test on Power-Up Option.

To perform the bump test:

1. Assemble the calibration kit, see Chapter 5, Calibration.

2. Turn on the Innova and wait for it to complete the warm-up cycle. The

display will read “AIR ADJUST NOW”. The screen will blink on and

off with alternating lights, prompting the operator to perform a fresh
air adjust.

3. Press and hold the AIR button for three seconds until “DONE”

appears. Once the Innova has been air adjusted, the display will begin

counting down, and prompt the operator to “APPLY GAS”,
alternating with “BUMP TEST”. An audible beep will sound.

NOTE

If an air adjust is not performed within 30 seconds, a “BUMP TEST
INCOMPLETE” message appears and the buzzer beeps on and off for

three seconds. The Innova will return to the normal operating mode.

4. Attach the tubing from the regulator to the probe tube, the Innova will
draw gas from the cylinder.

5. The Innova should respond to the detected gas and beep to indicate that
a Bump Test is being performed. All gas levels for standard gases are
displayed as in the normal operating mode.

NOTE

If no gas is detected during the “APPLY GAS” countdown, a “BUMP
TEST INCOMPLETE” message appears and the buzzer beeps on and

off for 3 seconds. The Innova will return to normal operating mode.

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Once gas is detected a countdown is initiated. During this single beep
countdown the user should visually verify the sensors are responding
correctly.

NOTE

Bump test peak readings are recorded. Events are recorded as “BUMP
TEST COMPLETE” if the Innova detected gas, and “BUMP TEST
ABORTED” if the Innova did not detect gas.

A “BUMP TEST COMPLETE” message will be displayed. Then the
screen will alternate between “REMOVE GAS” and the gas readings.

6. Remove the tubing from the probe.

Once the instrument detects that the gas has been removed the screen

display an “ALARMS SILENCED” message. The alarms will be

silenced for a blind 30 second count.

After the 30 second count has elapsed an “ALARMS ACTIVE”

message will display briefly, audible alarms will be enabled and the
Innova will return to the normal operating mode.

NOTE

If the Innova does not respond properly during the bump test, follow the
instructions in Chapter 5, Calibration, or Chapter 6, Troubleshooting
sections of this manual.

NOTE

For instruments having a toxic sensor other than CO or H2S, calibration
gases are only available in single-gas cylinders. Therefore a multi-step
bump process has been programmed into the bump test routine. First,
the standard sensors are bumped using a multi-gas mixture. Then the
first Toxic sensor is bumped using a single-gas cylinder and repeated if
your unit has a second toxic sensor.

WARNING

Avoid using a gas mixture containing H2S for bump testing an
instrument with Cl2, NH3, NO2 or PH3 sensors.

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Chapter

3

ALARMS

This chapter describes Innova alarm indications, display messages, and
response for the following types of alarms:

• Gas Alarms

• Battery Alarms

• Sensor Alarms

• Pump Alarms

• Datalog Alarms

• Temperature Alarms

Gas Alarms

This section describes alarm indications, display messages, and response to
Low, High, STEL, and TWA gas alarms. The backlight automatically turns on
during all gas alarms.

Gas Alarm Indications

Table 3-1 lists the indications for each type of gas alarm.

Table 3-1 Alarm Indications (Gas Alarms)

Alarm Display Light/Buzzer

Low Gas Alarm Reading flashes slow flashing/pulsing

(once/second)

High Gas Alarm Reading flashes fast flashing/pulsing

(twice/second)

Decreasing O

Increasing O

STEL Gas Alarm STEL icon flashing/pulsing

TWA Gas Alarm TWA icon flashing/pulsing

Alarm Reading flashes fast flashing/pulsing

2

Alarm Reading flashes fast flashing/pulsing

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Responding to Gas Alarms

1. Follow the established procedure for the type of gas alarm (Low, High,
STEL or TWA). If a procedure is not in place, establish one that is
appropriate for your application.

2. Reset the alarm circuit. The Innova resets the circuit according to the

alarm reset setting “AUTO RESET” or “MANUAL RESET”, see

Chapter 4, User Program, Alarm Latch option to enter the program and
display and/or update the setting.

• If the alarm reset setting is auto reset, the Innova resets the

applicable alarm circuit after the gas reading falls below the alarm
setting (or rises above for decreasing O

).

2

• If the alarm reset setting is manual reset, press the→ ON/OFF

button to reset the alarm circuits after the gas reading falls below the
alarm setting (or rises above for decreasing O

).

2

Battery Alarms

This section describes alarm indications, display messages, and response for
the following battery alarms: Low Battery and Replace Battery. The backlight
automatically turns on during all battery alarms

Battery Alarm Indications.

Table 3-2 Alarm Indications (Battery Alarms)

Alarm Display Light/Buzzer

Low Battery LOW BATTERY double flash/beep (every two minutes)

battery icon flashes

Battery Failure
(ALK)

Battery Failure
(NiCd)

REPLACE BATTERY constant flash/beep

battery icon steady

RECHARGE BATTERY constant flash/beep

battery icon steady

Responding to Battery Alarms

This section describes response to Low Battery and Replace/Recharge
Battery alarms.

1. For low battery alarm, proceed to step 2 as soon as possible. The
Innova will continue to function properly for approximately 1/2 hour
until the Replace/Recharge Battery screen and alarm sounds. For
battery failure alarm, turn off the Innova immediately. It is not
functioning as a gas detection device.

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2. You must replace the alkaline or recharge the NiCd batteries within
your monitor before putting it back into operation, see Chapter 6,
Maintenance, for procedures to replace or recharge your batteries.

WARNING

Always replace or recharge batteries in a “fresh air” environment
(environment known to be free of combustible and toxic gases and
of normal oxygen content).

Sensor Alarms

This section describes alarm indications, display messages, and response to
sensor failure alarms. The backlight automatically turns on during all failure
alarms.

Sensor Alarm Indications

Table 3-3 lists the indications for each type of failure alarm.

Table 3-3 Alarm Indications (Failure Alarms)

Alarm Display Light/Buzzer

Sensor Failure XXX Continuous

Responding to Sensor Alarms

A sensor failure alarm can occur during normal operation or calibration.
Alarms that occur during calibration are described in Chapter 5, Calibration.

1. Examine the display screen to determine which sensor is failing. The

failing sensor displays “XXX” instead of the gas reading for a sensor

that has failed an air adjust, Calibration, or gas missing sensor.

2. Perform an air adjust, if the sensor(s) continues to fail, perform a
calibration, see Chapter 5, Calibration.

3. If the sensor(s) continue to fail, replace the sensor(s), see Chapter 6,
Replacing Sensors.

4. You can enter the Innova user program and change the sensor status

setting to “OFF”. All information for an absent sensor is removed

from the normal screen and recorded as XXX in the datalog.

WARNING

The Innova does not display gas readings, initiate alarms, compute
averages, or store data for “OFF” sensor(s).

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Pump Alarm

This section describes alarm indications, display messages, and response to
sensor, memory, and pump failure alarms. The backlight automatically turns
on during all failure alarms.

Pump Alarm Indications

Table 3-4 lists the indications for each type of failure alarm.

Table 3-4 Alarm Indications (Failure Alarms)

Alarm Display Light/Buzzer

Pump Failure PUMP FAILED

alternating with
PRESS→ TO CLEAR
alternating with gas
readings.
X in place of spinning icon

Responding to a Pump Alarm

1. Check the hose, probe, and filter for debris.

2. Press the → ON/OFF button to reset the alarm circuit and return to the

normal screen with the pump icon spinning.

3. If the pump restarts, and the monitor functions normally, the problem
was momentary. If the indications remain, turn the monitor off, then
investigate the probe, hose, or internal flow system for obstructions,
dirty filter, or loose sensor(s) inside instrument.

alternating/beeping (every second)

WARNING

Operation of instrument without probe/filter assembly attached
will result in pump damage and possible impaired performance.
Do not operate without probe/filter assembly attached.

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Datalog Alarm

This section describes the alarm indication, display message, and response for
the datalog full alarm. A datalog full alarm occurs when the datalog becomes

full and the datalog full command was accepted as “STOP ON FULL”.

Datalog Alarm Indications

Table 3-5 lists the indications for the datalog full alarm.

Table 3-5 Alarm Indications (Datalog Full Alarm)

Alarm Display Light/Buzzer

Datalog Full LOGGING STOPPED flashing/pulsing (every 30 seconds)

Responding to the Datalog Alarm

Perform one of the following procedures to reset the datalog alarm.

• Download the data, save and clear the log when prompted.

• Enter the Datalog Features Menu, and update the datalog full

command to “OVRWRITE ON FULL”, see Chapter 4, User

Program, Log Memory Manager option.

• Enter the Datalog Features Menu and clear the datalog, see Chapter 4,
User Program, Clear Log Memory.

Temperature Alarm

The Innova has an alarm to alert the user that the unit is being operated at a
temperature that exceeds its operating specification of -20°C to +45°C (-4°F
to +113°F). If the temperature is outside this range, the following message

appears every 30 seconds and the sensor readings may be inaccurate: “TEMP
WARNING” alternating with the gas readings.

The buzzer beeps and lights flash twice every 30 seconds, and the condition
will clear automatically when the temperature returns to within the operating
limits.

NOTE

The temperature alarm is user enabled or disabled, with the default
setting “disabled”, see Chapter 4, User Program, Temperature Alarm.

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4

USER PROGRAM

This chapter includes an introduction to the Innova User Program and step­by-step procedures to run the program.

About the User Program

The Innova User Program allows you to view and update factory-set
parameters and display several items, such as the battery voltage, datalog
status, current temperature, time, and date.

The menu-driven program has three main menus:

• Display Menu

• Advanced Features Menu

• Datalog Features Menu

The user navigates through the user program by using the three buttons:

→ ON/OFF

AIR

↑
↓

RANGE.

• The right arrow (→) is used to accept within the menu.

•The up arrow ( ↑ ) and down arrow ( ↓ ) are used to scroll either

forward or backwards through the menus.

NOTE

The Innova has a time-out feature. If no buttons are pressed for 10
seconds while in the Display Menu, Advanced Features Menu or
Datalog Features Menu the display will flash and buzzer will beep for
10 seconds. If no buttons are pressed during this time, the Innova will
return to the normal operating mode.

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Display Menu

In the Display Menu the following may be viewed:

• Battery Capacity

• Peak Readings (Option to Clear)

• STEL Levels (Toxic Sensors Only)

• TWA Levels (Toxic Sensors Only)

• Temperature

• Date and Time

• Operator ID (Option to Change)

• Location ID (Option to Change)

• Exit

To enter the Display Menu:

1. Press and hold the ↓ RANGE button for 3 seconds. The display will
show “DISPLAY MENU” and count down from 3 seconds. Your first
screen will display the “BATTERY CAPACITY”.

2. To scroll to the next screen, use the ↑ button. To scroll backwards
through the menu, press the ↓ button. Continue to scroll through the
screens to display the desired information, clear Peak Readings, or
change an Operator or User ID.

3. To exit the program, press either ↑ or ↓ until you get to the ‘EXIT’
display, then press → to exit to the normal operating mode.

NOTE

When Peak values are displayed, after 3 seconds the display reads

“PRESS → TO CLEAR”, so the user can clear peak values if desired.

To change a User or Operator ID:

NOTE

Operator and Location must first be entered before a selection can be
made, see Edit Operator, Location, and Instrument ID’s Chapters.

1. For the Operator ID and Location ID screens, to change the selection
press the → button, and then use ↑ or ↓ to designate a new selection.

2. Press the → button to accept the selected ID.

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Accessing Password-Protected Menus

A password may be used to add extra security to the following menus:

• Advanced Features protected by “PASSWORD”

• Datalogging Menu protected by “LOGWORD”

• Calibration Menu protected by “CALWORD”

See Create/Edit CalWord/PassWord/LogWord for details on creating a
password. If enabled, a code must be entered before the user may enter
these menus.

To enter a PassWord, LogWord, or CalWord:

1. Press and hold ↑ and ↓ for 3 seconds. The message “FEATURES
MENU” appears on the display and counts down from 3 seconds, and
then displays “BEGIN CAL”. Press ↓ to scroll to “ADVANCED
FEATURES” or “DATALOG MENUS”.

2. Stop scrolling at the desired screen and press → to accept. The display
now reads “PASSWORD”, “LOGWORD”, or “CALWORD” and
“* * *” (if protection has been enabled). The cursor is on the first
asterisk.

NOTE

If the “***” does not appear when entering any of the three menus,
security protection is not enabled.

3. Press ↑ or ↓ to scroll to the correct character.

4. Press → to accept. The cursor moves to the next character.

5. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all three characters are accepted. If your
entry is correct, you will advance to the next screen. If your entry is
incorrect, you will return to the original screen. Begin at step 2 to re­enter your password.

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Advanced Features Menu

The Advanced Features Menu allows you to change the following parameters
of the instrument.

The menu is as follows:

• Edit Alarms

• O2 Alarm Configuration

• Alarm Latch Option

• Alarm Delay Selection

• Lunch Break Option

• Backlight Delay Selection

• Calibration Interval Selection

• Bump Test Option

• Sensor Select

• Setting Auto Cal Gas Values

• Comfort Alert Options

• Temperature Alarm

• Change Cal Word

• Change Password

• Change Logword

• Exit

To enter the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press and hold both the ↑ AIR and ↓ RANGE buttons for 3 seconds.
The screen displays “FEATURES MENU” and counts down from 3

seconds.

2. The first screen displayed after the countdown is “BEGIN CAL”.
Press the ↓ button, then press the → button. If prompted by
“PASSWORD” and “***”, enter a password as described in the

previous section, Accessing Password-Protected menus. When entered
correctly, or if PassWord is not enabled, you are now at the first option

“EDIT ALARMS” in the Advanced Features Menu.

NOTE

The Innova has a time-out feature. While in the Advanced Features
Menu, if a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the display will flash
and the buzzer will beep for 10 seconds. If no button is pressed during
the 10 seconds, the Innova will return to normal operating mode.

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DIT ALARMS

E

This allows the user to increase or decrease the High and Low Alarms for
each gas. See Chapter 1, Introduction, Table 1-2, Sensor Specifications for
factory default settings.

1. Press → to enter the HC screen. The high alarm reading will flash.

2. Press ↑ or ↓ to increase or decrease the alarm setting. If you choose to
keep the alarm as is, press → to move to the next alarm setting.

3. Continue step 2 until you have set all gas alarms. After the last gas alarm

is set, the display automatically returns to the “EDIT ALARMS”

screen.

NOTE

You will scroll through the following gas alarms, appropriate to your
version of Innova: HC, O2, TOXIC1, TOXIC2.

4. Press ↑ or ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu.

O2 A

LARM CONFIGURATION

This option allows you to set the oxygen alarms (High and Low) to either
increasing or decreasing.

Options you can choose are:

• ONE INC/ONE DEC - The warning alarm is set to decreasing at

19.5%VOL and high alarm increasing at 23.5%VOL.

• TWO ALRM/DECREASE - Both alarms are set to decrease. Warn at

19.5%VOL and High at 18.0%VOL.

• TWO ALRM/INCREASE - Both alarms are set to increase. Warn at

22.5%VOL and high at 23.5%VOL.

The factory default setting is “ONE INC/ONE DEC”.

To enter this menu from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → to accept “O2 ALARM CONFIG”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll through the settings. Press the → to accept the
setting.

3. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu.

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LARM LATCH OPTION

A

This option changes the alarm setting to either “AUTO RESET” for
automatically resting the alarm or “MAUNAL RESET”, in which case an
alarm must be manually reset. The factory default setting is “AUTO
RESET”.

1. Press → to accept “ALARM LATCH”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll between settings. Press → to accept the setting.

3. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu.

LARM DELAY SELECTION

A

This selection allows the user to select a time-delay period. When a delay
other than 0 seconds is selected, all gas alarms are delayed until the alarm
condition has persisted for the length of the delay period. This feature can be
useful if the instrument is exposed to high intensity RFI (radio frequency
interference) or EMI (electromagnetic interference), which could cause
momentary false alarms. Selection options are 0 seconds (no delay), 1, 3, or

5 seconds. The default setting is “0 SECOND DELAY”.

1. Press → to accept “ALARM DELAY”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll between settings (“0, 1, 3, OR 5 SECOND
DELAY”). Press → to accept the setting.

3. Press → to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu.

WARNING

The Innova does not, initiate gas alarms until the selected Alarm
Delay period has been exceeded. Select an Alarm Delay period as
short as possible to avoid unnecessary delay of alarms.

UNCH BREAK OPTION

L

The lunch break option allows the user to either reset averages (STEL and
TWA) or retains averages when the Innova is turned off. The factory default

setting is “RESET AVERAGES”.

NOTE

If the lunchbreak menu is set to “RET AIN AVERAGES”, the Innova

will retain the STEL and TWA averages when turned off. If the

lunchbreak menu is set to “RESET AVERAGES”, the Innova will

reset the averages when turned off.

To change the lunch break menu from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “LUNCH BREAK”.

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2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll through the settings. Press → to accept the
setting.

3. Then press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features
Menu.

ACKLIGHT DELAY SELECTION

B

The backlight delay feature sets the number of seconds the backlight is
illuminated after any button is pressed. The factory default is setting is 5
seconds. Your options are in 5 second increments up to 60 seconds, and 2, 3,
5, or 10 minutes.

To change the backlight delay setting from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “BKLIGHT DELAY”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll through the settings. Press → to accept the
setting.

3. Then press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features
MenuCal Interval Selection

This sets the number of days between calibrations.

NOTE

The number of days left until calibration is displayed during the warm-

up cycle. When the Innova is due for calibration, display reads “CAL
OVERDUE” and buzzer and lights, pulse and flash after the warm-up

cycle is complete.

Your options are no cal reminder, 1 to 6 one-day increments and 1 to 26 one-

week increments. The factory default setting is “NO CAL REMINDER”,

which means the calibration reminder function is turned off.

NOTE

For optimum performance, calibrate the Innova before every use.

To change the calibration reminder setting from the Advanced Features
Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “CAL INTERVAL”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll through the settings.

3. Press → to accept the setting.

4. Then press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features
Menu.

UMP TEST ON POWER-UP OPTION

B

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The bump test option enables or disables the Innova to cue the user to apply
gas for a bump test immediately after the Innova warm-up cycle is complete.

The factory default setting is “BUMP TST DISABLED”. A bump test is

sometimes necessary, to ensure the Innova is detecting gases before each use.

To change the bump test setting from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “BUMP TEST”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll between “BUMP TST DISABLED” to “BUMP
TST ENABLED”.

3. Press → to accept the setting.

4. Then press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features
Menu.Sensor Select

The sensor select function turns the HC and O2 sensor(s) on or off. Both toxic
1 and toxic 2 sensor(s) may be turned off or changed to monitor another gas
type provided the corresponding sensor(s) are installed in the proper location.

WARNING

The Innova does not display gas readings, initiate alarms, compute
averages, or store data for “OFF” sensor(s).

To change the sensor select setting from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “SENSOR SELECT”. All four gases and their

settings will display. The cursor and reading will flash for HC.

2. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the setting to “ON” or “OFF”. If you choose to
keep the setting, as is, press → to move on to the O2.

3. Repeat step 2 for O2, press → to move on to the Toxic 1 sensor.

4. For the toxic sensors press ↑ or ↓ to select or change the sensor type,
press → to move on to Toxic 2.

5. Continue step 4 for Toxic 2.

6. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Featuring Menu.

NOTE

You will scroll through the following sensor selections, appropriate to
your version of Innova: HC, O2, Toxic 1, Toxic 2.

S

ETTING AUTOCAL GAS VALUES

This function allows you to set the auto calibration values to the concentration
of the cylinders you are using.

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NOTE

The factory default settings for a standard four gas instrument are HC
50%LEL, O2 12.0%VOL, H2S 25 PPM, and CO 50 PPM. These are

the values that match Thermo GasTech’s multi-gas cylinders.

To change the value(s) from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “AUTOCAL GAS VAL”. All four gases and

their values will display. The cursor and reading will flash for HC (if
installed and ON).

2. Press ↑ or ↓ to change value up or down.

3. Once you’ve reached the desired value, press → to move on to the HC
ppm. If you choose to keep the setting, as is, press → to move on to the
next sensor.

4. Continue this process through all gases.

NOTE

You will scroll through the following autocal gas values, appropriate to
your version of Innova: HC, O2, TOXIC1, TOXIC2.

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OMFORT ALERT OPTIONS

C

The comfort alert is a friendly reminder that the instrument is on. The
reminder begins 3 minutes after the last button press and will sound every 3
minutes while in the normal operating mode. The alert has four options:

• Beep Only - Every 3 minutes the buzzer sounds.

• Blink Only - Every 3 minutes the lights flash.

• Blink and Beep- Both buzzer beeps and lights flash every 3 minutes.

• Both Off - Option disabled.

The factory default setting is “BLINK AND BEEP”.

NOTE

The 3 minute comfort alert timer is reset after any button is pressed by
the user.

To change the setting from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “COMFORT ALERT”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll through the options.

3. Press → to accept the setting. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the
Advanced Features Menu.

T

EMPERATURE ALARM

The Innova has an alarm to alerts the user that the Innova is being operated
at a temperature that exceeds its operation specification of -4ºF to 113ºF
(20ºC to 45ºC). When the temperature alarm is activated, the buzzer and

lights alternate every 30 seconds. The factory default setting is “TEMP
ALR DISABLED”.

To change the setting from the Advanced Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “TEMP ALARM”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to change to either “TEMP ALR DISABLED” or
“TEMP ALR ENABLED”.

3. Press → to accept the setting.

4. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu.

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NTER/EDIT CALWORD, PASSWORD, OR LOGWORD

E

These options add extra security to the calibration process (CALWORD),
Advanced Features Menu (PASSWORD), and Datalog Features Menu

(LOGWORD). By changing the default factory setting of “***”, you

automatically turn this option on, and password protect that area of the user
program. If turned on, a code must be entered before one may continue a
process. If “***” is entered, the password security is turned off. The factory
default setting for each password is “***”, or disabled.

To add or change the code from the Advanced Features Menu,

1. Press → at the appropriate screen “CHANGE CALWORD”,
“CHANGE PASSWORD” or “CHANGE LOGWORD”. The

screen will display either three asterisks “***”, or the three digit code,
with the cursor on the first character.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to change the first character of the code. You have the
option of “*, 0 through 9”.

NOTE

When entering a CalWord, PassWord, or LogWord all three characters
must be a number, 0 through 9. A password containing one or more “*”
is not valid, no security protection is implemented if a password
contains an “*”.

3. Press → to accept the setting, and move on to the second character. If
you do not want to change the first character, press → to move on to the
second character.

4. Repeat the process through the third character.

5. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Advanced Features Menu.

XIT

E

The ‘EXIT’ screen exits you from the Advanced Features Menu. Press → at
“EXIT” to return to the normal operating mode.

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Datalog Features Menu

The Datalog Features Menu allows you to change the following parameters of
the instrument.

The menu is as follows:

• Adjust Date and Time

• Edit Operator IDs

• Edit Location IDs

• Edit Instrument ID

• Log Memory Manager Option

• Log Averages Selection

• Log Interval Selection

• View Log Status

• Clear Log Memory

• View Log Began

• Exit

To enter the Datalog Features Menu:

1. Press and hold both the ↑ AIR and ↓ RANGE buttons for 3 seconds.
The screen displays “FEATURES MENU” and counts down from 3

seconds.

2. The first screen displayed after the countdown is “BEGIN CAL”.
Press the ↓ button twice. The display will read “DATALOG
MENUS”.

3. Press the → button. If prompted by “LOGWORD” and “***”, enter

a LogWord as described earlier in this chapter. When entered correctly,
or if LogWord is not enabled, you are now at the first option

“ADJUST DATE AND TIME”.

NOTE

The Innova has a time-out feature. While in the Advanced Features
Menu, if a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the display will flash
and the buzzer will beep for 10 seconds. If no button is pressed during
the 10 seconds, the Innova will return to normal operating mode.

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DJUST DATE AND TIME

A

The date and time are adjustable by the user. The default factory settings are
Pacific Standard Time. The innova uses a 24-hour format to display time. For
example, 21:30:00 is 9:30 PM.

To change the date and time from the Datalog Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “ADJ DATE AND TIME”. The date and time

will appear, with the cursor on the month that is flashing.

2. Press ↑ or ↓ to change to the correct month. Once you’ve reached the
correct value, press → to move to the day of the month. If you choose
to keep the setting, as is, press → to move to the year.

3. Continue this process through remaining date and time settings. Once

you’ve completed and pressed → past the seconds, the “ADJ DATE
AND TIME” screen displays, and your selection has been accepted.

DIT OPERATOR, LOCATION, AND INSTRUMENT IDS

E

The IDs are used to allow the user to identify the Operator and Location of
personnel operating the Innova. The information is stored in the datalogging
memory for retrieval at a later time. The Innova has three IDs the user can
update:

• The Operator ID screen allows the Innova to reference logged data

with 16 different operator codes.

• The Location ID screen allows the Innova to reference logged data

with 64 different location codes.

• The Instrument ID screen allows you to uniquely identify the Innova.

The Operator and location IDs are a two row, 8 characters per row, field. Each
character accepts A-Z, a-z, 0-9, asterisk (*), and blank space. The Innova
User Program stores up to 16 Operator and 64 Location IDs.

Each Operator ID is uniquely referenced by a number from 1 to 16. Each
Location ID is referenced by a number from 1 to 64. You can accept (and
record in the datalog) an Operator and/or Location ID by its reference
number.

To add or change the Operator and Location ID from the Datalog Menu:

NOTE

The factory default setting for Operator, Location, and Instrument IDs
are blank.

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1. Press → at the appropriate screen “EDIT OPER ID”, “EDIT LOC
ID”, or “INST ID”. The first ID screen will appear, you can change

this screen by pressing → to accept and start editing this ID or you can
press ↑ or ↓ to scroll through the other ID screens. Then press → to
accept.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to change the first character of the ID. You have the option
of “*, 0 - 9, A-Z, a-z, and blank”.

3. Press → to accept the character or space, and move to the next
character. If you do not want to change the first character, press → to
move to the next character.

4. Repeat the process through both rows of characters.

5. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Datalog Menu.

NOTE

For the Operator ID and Location ID screens, the ID’s reference
number is displayed on the bottom line. Press the ↑ button to continue
scrolling through the various operators and locations you want to
display or update. Then press → to edit or update the screen.

OG MEMORY MANAGER

L

This instructs the datalog memory to either overwrite the oldest data,

“OVRWRITE ON FULL”, or stop recording data, “STOP ON FULL”,
when the memory is full. The factory default setting is “OVRWRITE ON
FULL”.

NOTE

If you accept “STOP ON FULL”, the Innova alerts you with a datalog

full alarm when the Innova is no longer recording data, see Chapter 3,

Alarms. If you accept “OVRWRITE ON FULL”, the Innova begins

writing over the oldest data when the datalog is full. The overwritten
data is not retrievable.

To change the setting, from the Datalog Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “LOG MEM MANAGER”.

2. Then press ↑ or ↓ to display the correct setting.

3. Press → to accept the setting.

4. Then press → to continue scrolling the Datalog Features Menu.

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OG AVERAGES

L

This parameter controls which averages (STEL or TWA) the Innova stores in
the datalog. Available selections for each toxic sensor that is active are:

• LOG ALL - Log both STEL and TWA

• LOG TWA ONLY - Log TWA only

• LOG STEL ONLY - Log STEL only

• NO AVE LOGGING - Neither STEL or TWA are logged

The factory default setting is “LOG ALL”.

To change the setting for logging STEL and TWA from the Datalog Features
Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “LOG AVERAGES”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll between options until you get to the appropriate
screen.

3. Press → to accept the setting.

4. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Datalog Features Menu.

L

OG INTERVAL

This parameter instructs the Innova how often to record data in the datalog.
You have the option of 5, 15, 30, 60, 90, 300, or 900 seconds. The factory

default setting is “LOG EVRY 60 SEC”.

To change the setting for log interval from the Datalog Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “LOG INTERVAL”.

2. Press ↓ or ↑ to scroll between options until you get to the appropriate
screen.

3. Press → to accept the setting.

4. Press ↓ to continue scrolling through the Datalog Features Menu.

Table 4-1 illustrates approximately how long it takes to fill the datalog for the
various datalog interval settings.

Table 4-1 Datalog Capacity Specifications

(accumulated on time)

Sample Interval Capacity (No Alarm Activity)

5 seconds 18 hours

15 seconds 55 hours

30 seconds 111 hours

60 seconds 9 days

90 seconds 13 days

300 seconds 36 days

900 seconds 108 days

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OG STATUS

L

This is a display screen only, which indicates the number of datalog hours or
days left in memory that is not currently occupied.

To display the number of hours or days left, from the Datalog Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “LOG STATUS”. The screen displays reads
“XX LOG HRS LEFT” or “XX LOG DAYS LEFT” (“XX” for

number of hours or days available in memory). The display will

automatically go back to the “LOG STATUS” screen.

2. Press ↑ or ↓ to continue scrolling the Datalog Features Menu.

C

LEAR LOG

To clear the data in the memory, from the Datalog Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “CLEAR LOG”. The screen displays “ ↑ AND
↓ TO CLEAR”.

2. Press and hold ↑ and ↓ for 3 seconds and release. The display reads
“CLEARING LOG” and beeps for several seconds. When complete
the display indicates “LOG CLEARED”.

NOTE

If you do not want to clear the log, press the → button and continue
scrolling through the Datalog Features Menu.

CAUTION

You cannot recover data after you clear the log. Download all
required data before you clear the log.

L

OG BEGAN

This screen displays the date and time when the log was last cleared.

To display this data and time, from the Datalog Features Menu:

1. Press → at the screen “LOG BEGAN”. The screen displays the data

and time. For example, “7/12/99 10:00:00”. The display automatically

goes back to the “LOG BEGAN” screen.

2. Press ↑ or ↓ to continue scrolling on the Datalog Features Menu.

E

XIT

The ‘EXIT’ screen exits you from the Datalog Features Menu. Press → to exit
the menu and return to the normal operating mode.

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5

CALIBRATION

This chapter contains instructions to prepare the calibration kit and calibrate
the Innova Series gas monitor. For Land Surveyor, Transformer Gas Tester,
Soil and Fuel Vapor, see Appendix C for supplemental instructions.
Note: Refer to Appendix C for information on calibrating and operating the
Transformer Gas Tester (XT), and Soil Vapor (SV), and Fuel Vapor (FV)
models.

WARNING

Accurate calibration of the Innova Series gas monitor is essential
to ensure correct readings of gas and oxygen concentrations.
Incorrect or improper calibration can impair the performance of
the instrument and place you in potential danger if hazardous
conditions exist.

Preparing the Calibration Kit

Perform the following steps to prepare the Innova calibration kit.

WARNING

LEL response will vary for different gases. For best accuracy,
LEL calibration should be done using the target gas of the LEL/
ppm sensor. (Expected relative combustible responses, listed in
Appendix B, Interference Factors, are not verified by UL.)

1. Verify that the calibrating area contains a level surface to set the
Innova and calibration kit accessories upon.

2. Turn on the Innova instrument. Enter the Display Menu and verify
that the Battery Capacity screen displays at least three bars (see
“Display Menu” at the beginning of Chapter 4, User Program for a
detailed description).

3. Carefully screw the threaded end of the regulator into the gas
cylinder.

4. Attach the sample tubing over the fitting on the regulator.

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Calibrating the Innova

The Innova offers two calibration options, automatic and manual.

• The automatic calibration (AUTO CAL) displays all active

sensors on the display screen at the same time. You can calibrate all
active sensors simultaneously using a multi-gas cylinder available

from Thermo Fisher Scientific. The concentrations set in the Auto

Cal Gas Value screen must match the multi-gas mixture, see Chapter
4, User Program, Setting Auto Cal Gas Values.

• During the manual calibration (MAN CAL) only one active sensor

is displayed on the screen at a time, only one sensor is calibrated
during a manual calibration. It is recommended to use a single gas
cylinder for manual calibrations. During a manual calibration you
may manually change the concentration of the gas before the gas is
applied. The default value is that set in the Auto Cal Gas Values
screen, see Chapter 4, User Program, Setting Auto Cal Gas Values.

Auto Calibration

WARNING

Calibrate the Innova in a “fresh air” environment (environment
known to be free of combustible and toxic ga ses and of normal
oxygen content).

NOTE

If you use the automatic adjustment method to calibrate the sensor,
make sure the gas cylinder contains the same concentrations of the

target gas as the values set in the “AUTOCAL GAS VAL” menu, see

Chapter 4, User Program, Setting Auto Cal Gas Values.

1. Hold down the AIR button for 3 seconds until the display counts down
and the bar graph starts to scroll, then the display will read “DONE”

once the “fresh air” reading for all active sensors is complete (20.9%
for oxygen, 0 for all other sensors).

NOTE

After you complete the fresh air adjustment, a “XXX” may appear on

the display screen in place of a sensor reading. The buzzer and lights
will be on steady, see Calibration Alarms section at the end of this
chapter to respond to this message.

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2. Press and hold ↑ and ↓ for 3 seconds. The message “FEATURES
MENU” appears on the display and counts down from 3 seconds, and

then displays “BEGIN CAL”.

3. Press → to accept and begin a calibration. If a CalWord has not
enabled, the “AUTO CAL” screen is displayed. Skip the next section
and proceed with Calibrating with the Auto Calibration (cont.).

NOTE

If prompted by “CALWORD” and “***”, enter a password as

described in the next section.

Entering a CalWord

A password may be used to add extra security to the Calibration with a

“CALWORD”, see Chapter 4, User Program, Create/Edit CalWord/

PassWord/LogWord. If turned on, a code must be entered before the user may
perform a calibration.

To enter a CalWord (if activated):

1. Press and hold ↑ and ↓ for 3 seconds. The message “FEATURES
MENU” appears on the display and counts down from 3 seconds, and
then displays “BEGIN CAL”.

2. Press → to accept. The display reads “CAL WORD” and “* * *”. The

cursor is on the first asterisk.

3. Press ↑ or ↓ to scroll to the correct character.

4. Press → to accept. The cursor moves to the next character.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all three characters are accepted. If correct,

the next display reads “AUTOCAL”. If the CalWord is incorrect, the
display reads “BEGIN CAL” message. Begin at step 2 to start over.

Auto Calibration (cont.)

4. Press → to accept “AUTO CAL”. The screen displays “BEGIN
AUTOCAL” alternating with “APPLY GAS” counting down from

30 seconds. If no gas is detected during this period, the screen returns

to “BEGIN CAL”.

5. Attach the tubing from the regulator to the probe tube, the Innova will
draw gas from the gas cylinder.

First, the display will read “CAL IN PROCESS”. Then the screen
displays “CAL TIME LEFT” (counting down from 75 seconds)

alternating with the gas readings.

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NOTE

During calibration, datalogging is disabled but calibration events are
recorded in the log.

6. When calibration is complete, the display reads “AUTOCAL
PASSED” and then alternates between “>ACCEPT, ABORT” and
the gas readings. The gas labels alternate with ‘PASS”. Press → to
accept. The display will show “CAL ACCEPTED”, and then

alternate between “REMOVE GAS” and the gas readings.

If you choose to abort, press ↓ to scroll to “ABORT” then → to accept

the abort option.

The display will read “CAL ABORTED” and then alternate between
“REMOVE GAS” and the gas readings.

NOTE

A “WEAK” or “FAIL” flag may appear in place of the “PASS” flag

in the case of a weak or failed sensor. See the instructions in the
Calibration Alarms section, later in this chapter for corrective action.

7. Remove the tubing from the probe. After fresh air has been detected,

the display will alternate between “ALARMS SILENCED”, and the

readings, and then return to the normal operating mode, after an

“ALARMS ACTIVE” message is displayed.

8. Unscrew the regulator from the cylinder, leave the components of the
calibration kit assembled for convenience and place in the storage
case.

Calibration of T oxic Gases other than H

S & CO or for 0-100% V ol

2

TC Sensor

These calibration gases are only available in single-gas cylinders. Therefore a
multi-step calibration process has been programmed into the Auto Calibration
routine. First, the standard sensors are calibrated using a multi-gas mixture.
Then the first sensor is calibrated using a single-gas cylinder, and repeated if
your unit has a second sensor.

1. Begin the calibration process by performing an Auto Calibration. The
non-standard sensor(s) will be ignored during the multi-gas
calibration.

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2. When the multi-gas Auto Calibration is complete, a double beep
prompts the user to begin the non-standard sensor calibration(s). The
default gas concentration is displayed with the ADJ icon. Change the
concentration if the gas cylinder does not match the concentration
displayed.

3. Once the concentrations match, Press → to begin the calibration.

4. Apply the calibration gas and follow the prompts to complete the
calibration process. When the first non-standard sensor is complete,
and a second non-standard sensor is present, a double beep prompts the
user to begin the second sensor calibration. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4.

WARNING

Avoid using a gas mixture containing H2S for calibrating an
instrument with Cl2, NH3, NO2 or PH3 sensors.

Manual Calibration

WARNING

Calibrate the Innova in a “fresh air” environment (environment
known to be free of combustible and toxic ga ses and of normal
oxygen content).

Calibration

1. Hold down the AIR button for 3 seconds until the display counts down
and the bar graph starts to scroll, then the display will read “DONE”

once the “fresh air” reading for all active sensors is complete (20.9%
for oxygen, 0 for all other sensors).

NOTE

After you complete the fresh air adjustment, a “XXX” may appear on

the display screen in place of a sensor reading. The buzzer and lights
will be on steady, see the Calibration Alarms section at the end of this
chapter to respond to this message.

2. Press and hold ↑ and ↓ for 3 seconds. The “FEATURES MENU ”

appears on the display and counts down from 3 seconds. Then displays

“BEGIN CAL”.

3. Press → to accept and begin calibration. If a Calword has not enabled,
the “AUTO CAL” screen is displayed.

NOTE

If prompted by “CALWORD” and “***”, enter a password, see

Entering CalWord earlier in this chapter.

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4. With the “AUTO CAL” message displayed. Press the ↓ to advance to
the “MAN CAL” screen. Press → to accept “MAN CAL”.

5. The screen displays the first active sensor. Press the → to accept or
press ↓ to advance to the next gas depending on what sensor you want
to calibrate. To accept the desired selection, press →.

6. The default gas concentration is displayed with the ADJ icon and a
double beep to indicate you may change the default concentration. The
default concentration is set in the Auto Cal Gas Value, see Chapter 4,
User Program, Setting Auto Cal Gas Values.

7. Press ↑ or ↓ to adjust the value to match the concentration of the
calibration gas as read on the cylinder label.

8. Press → to accept the displayed concentration. The display reads
“BEGIN MAN CAL” alternating with “APPLY XX GAS” (where
XX is the gas selected) and counts down from 45 seconds. If no gas is
detected during this period, the screen returns to “BEGIN CAL”

9. Attach the tubing from the regulator to the probe tube, the Innova will
draw gas from the gas cylinder.

When gas is detected, the display will read “CAL IN PROCESS” for
XX seconds, with the SPAN icon on. Then the screen displays “CAL
TIME LEFT” (counting down) alternating with the gas reading.

NOTE

During calibration, logging is disabled but calibration events are
recorded in the log.

10. When calibration is complete, the display reads “MAN CAL
PASSED” and then alternates between “>ACCEPT , ABOR T” and the
gas reading. The gas label alternates with “PASS”.

11. Press → to accept. The display will show “CAL ACCEPTED”, and
then alternate between “REMOVE GAS” and the all active sensors gas

readings.

NOTE

If the calibration gas used interferes with any of the other sensors a
non-zero reading may result, this does not affect the calibration of those
sensor(s).

12. If you choose to abort, press ↓ to scroll to “ABORT” then → to accept
the abort option. The display will read “CAL ABORTED” and then
alternate between “REMOVE GAS” and all active sensor gas

readings.

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NOTE

The “WEAK” or “FAIL” flag may appear in place of the “PASS” flag

in the case of a weak or failed sensor. See the instructions in the Sensor
Failed Alarms section later in this chapter for corrective action.

13. Remove the tubing from the probe. After fresh air has been detected, the

display will alternate between “ALARMS SILENCED”, and the

readings, and then return to the normal operating mode, after an

“ALARMS ACTIVE” message is displayed.

14. Unscrew the regulator from the cylinder, leave the components of the
calibration kit assembled for convenience and place in the storage case.

Calibration Alarms

The Innova may alert you to one or more of the following alarms during
calibration:

• Sensor Failed Alarm

• Weak Sensor

• Calibration Incomplete

Sensor Failed Alarm

If you attempt to air adjust or calibrate a faulty sensor, the Innova alerts you
with a Sensor Failed Alarm.

I

NDICATIONS

• The backlight turns on automatically.

• The gas reading is replaced by XXX.

• Lights and Buzzer are steady.

R

ESPONDING TO A SENSOR FAILED ALARM

1. Complete the calibration procedure for the remaining sensors (if
applicable), then return to the normal screen. The normal screen will
continue to notify you of the sensor failure with a message.

2. Turn off the Innova, then verify that the sensor is installed properly, see
Chapter 6, Maintenance, Replacing Sensors. Verify that the calibration
gas value is correct in the Auto Cal Gas Valve Screen.

3. If the calibration gas value is correct, and the sensor is installed
properly, turn the instrument on and repeat the air adjust and
calibration procedures.

4. If the Fail condition persists, replace the sensor, see Chapter 6,
Replacing Sensors, then calibrate the new sensor.

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NOTE

You can enter the Innova User Program, Advanced Features Menu, and

change the sensor status setting to “OFF”. All information for an

“OFF” sensor is removed from the normal screen and recorded as a
blank in the datalog.

Weak Sensor Warning

If the sensor that you are calibrating is nearing the end of its useful life, the
Innova alerts you with a Weak Sensor message.

The gas flag will show “WEAK” at the conclusion of the calibration period.

R

ESPONDING TO A WEAK SENSOR

1. If you are manually calibrating the Innova, verify that you are correctly
adjusting the gas concentration to match the concentration of the
calibration gas. If using the Auto Cal method, verify that the gas
concentration in the calibration gas cylinder matches the Auto Cal Gas
Value, see Chapter 5, User Program, Setting Auto Cal Gas Values.

NOTE

A weak sensor is still functioning properly and can continue to be used.
However, it is near the end of its useful life, and should be replaced as
soon as possible, see Chapter 6, Maintenance, Replacing Sensors, for
replacement instructions.

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6

MAINTENANCE

This chapter contains maintenance information to ensure proper operation
and reliability of the Innova Series gas monitor.

WARNING

Perform all procedures in a “fr esh air” environment (environment
known to be free of combustible and toxic ga ses and of normal
oxygen content).

Preventive Maintenance

The following are daily, monthly, quarterly, and “as required” preventive
maintenance suggestions to ensure the reliability of the Innova Series gas
monitor.

NOTE

In instances where the Innova is in continual or everyday use, Thermo
Fisher Scientific recommends that you perform preventive
maintenance procedures more often than suggested in the following
sections.

Daily

B

ATTERIES

The Innova should always contain fully-charged NiCd batteries or
sufficiently powered alkaline batteries before each day’s use. You can verify
the capacity of the batteries using the Display Menu. To verify battery
capacity:

1. Press and hold the RANGE button, for three beeps, then release the

button.

If the display shows less than three bars, recharge the NiCd batteries
or replace the alkaline batteries as described later in this chapter.

2. Press the ↑ or ↓ buttons to scroll to exit.

3. Press → to return to the normal operation mode.

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ALIBRATION

C

For optimum efficiency of the monitor, calibrate the Innova before each use.

If multiple calibrations over a period of days indicate that only a minimum of
adjustments are required, the frequency of calibration can be changed to
weekly or monthly, depending on how often the monitor is used, and how
demanding the monitoring environment is.

NOTE

At the very least, “challenge” the normal operation of the oxygen (O2)
sensor (if applicable) before every use.

Exhale over the inlet of the probe as you watch the display. The O

reading should decrease. When the O

reading decreases to 19.5%,

2

2

the alarm should activate. This confirms normal operation of the O2

AMPLE-DRAW SUBCOMPONENTS

S

Verify the proper operation of the flow alarm circuit by holding your finger

over the inlet of the probe for a few seconds. The pump shuts off, “PUMP
FAILED”, and “PRESS → ΤΟ CLEAR” alternate with the gas readings
display, the spinning icon changes to an “X”. The audible alarm sounds every
second alternating/beeping. Press → to restart the pump circuit. The icon will

change from an “X” or failed condition, and the pump will restart.

Monthly/Quarterly

ALIBRATION

C

Calibrate the sensors at least every one to three months. Calibration frequency
depends on the frequency of use and also the environmental conditions in
which you use the Innova.

As Required

A

LARM CIRCUITS

Periodically verify that all visual and audible alarms function properly.

WARNING

Verify alarm circuits in a “fresh air” environment (environment
known to be free of combustible and toxic ga ses and of normal
oxygen content).

To verify the alarm circuits, use a concentration of the proper gas sample that
is greater than the preset warn or alarm levels. Verify that the LEDs illuminate
and the buzzer sounds. Also verify that the display reading in alarm flashes
during the alarm sequence.

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AMPLE-DRAW SUBCOMPONENTS

S

Periodically check the probe, hoses, internal filter, and tubing for obstructions

that can accumulate over time. This is especially important if you use the
Innova in a dusty or dirty environment. Replace the cotton and hydrophobic

filter elements if they become contaminated or discolored.

WARNING

Operation of instrument without probe/filter assembly attached
will result in pump damage and possible impaired performance.
Do not operate without probe/filter assembly attached.

Troubleshooting

NOTE

See Chapter 3, Start Up & Operation, for any of the various alarm
indications that you may encounter while the Innova Series gas
monitor is in normal use.

The troubleshooting section on the following pages describes symptoms and
probable causes and recommends action for problems you may encounter
with the Innova.

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charger (same type). If the condition clears, the battery charger

is defective.

1. Verify that the battery selector switch is set to NI-CAD.

2. Verify that NiCd batteries are installed.

3. Replace the batteries.

4. Attempt to recharge the batteries with a different battery

for further instruction.

5. If the difficulty continues, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific,

adapter for longer than an 8-hour period, disconnect then

1. Verify that the battery selector switch is set to NI-CAD.

2. Verify that NiCd batteries are installed.

reconnect the battery charger to restart the charging timer.

3. If you are using the battery charger as a continuous operation

4. Replace the batteries.

,

operation adapter. If the condition clears, the battery charger is

defective.

5. Use a different battery charger (same type) as a continuous

for further instruction.

6. If the difficulty continues, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific

is set to ALK.

installed or alkaline

• The battery selector switch

• The batteries are not

not indicate that the

batteries are receiving a

charge.

NiCd batteries

Condition Symptom(s) Probable Cause(s) Recommended Action

Table 6-1 Troubleshooting

• The battery charger does

Unable to recharge

batteries are installed.

• After recharging, the

• The batteries are defective.

• The battery charger is

batteries do not have a

sufficient charge.

defective.

is set to ALK.

installed or alkaline

• The battery selector switch

Innova with the battery

• You cannot operate the

Unable to use the

battery charger as

batteries are installed.

• The batteries are not

charger/continuous

operation adapter in place.

a continuous

operation adapter

• The battery charger is

supplying a voltage that is

too high.

defective.

• The battery charger is

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sensor as described later in this chapter.

2

Table 6-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

supply of the calibrating gas.

1. Verify that the gas cylinder contains an adequate and fresh

or out-dated.

• The gas cylinder is empty

sensor’s “fresh air”

• You cannot set the

Unable to calibrate

a sensor

Condition Symptom(s) Probable Cause(s) Recommended Action

2. Replace the sensor as described later in this chapter.

3. If the difficulties continue, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific,

• The sensor is defective.

reading to zero.

• Sensor shows “xxx”.

sensor)

2

(except O

for further instruction.

for further instruction.

2. If the difficulties continue, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific,

sensor is defective. 1. Replace the O

2

• The O

reading to 20.9.

2

O

• You cannot fresh air the

sensor only)

2

Unable to calibrate

a sensor

(O

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Recharging NiCd Batteries

WARNING

Recharge the batteries only in a “fresh air” environment
(environment known to be free of combustible and toxic gases and
of normal oxygen content).

Check NiCd battery capacity by using the Display Menu, see Chapter 4, User
Program.

CAUTION

For optimum battery capacity, the batteries should be fully
depleted before you recharge them. Repeated recharging of
partially discharged batteries will reduce the battery capacity and
operating time of the batteries.

Use only the battery chargers listed in Appendix A, Parts Lists, to
recharge the batteries.

1. Verify that the battery selector switch is set to NI-CAD.

2. Verify that the voltage listed on the battery charger is the same as the
AC outlet (115V or 220V), then plug the charger into the outlet.

3. Plug the other end of the charger into the CHGR jack at the side of the

Innova.

4. Verify that the charger’s amber light goes on. Allow the batteries to
charge for at least 8 hours. Once the batteries are fully charged, the
green light on the charger goes on (the amber light remains on).

NOTE

If the switch position is in the NI-CAD position, and alkaline batteries
are installed, the battery charger will not charge alkaline batteries. If
you attempt to recharge alkaline batteries, the amber light on the
battery charger will flash.

A completely depleted battery recharges in approximately eight
hours. The battery charger automatically cuts the charging current to a
sustaining rate when the batteries are fully recharged. You can leave
the charger plugged in indefinitely.

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Replacing Components

WARNING

Replace components in a “fresh air” environment (environment
known to be free of combustible and toxic ga ses and of normal
oxygen content).

Replacing Batteries

WARNING

When replacing batteries, use only the batteries supplied by
Thermo Fisher Scientific (refer to Appendix A, Parts List). They
are a special, high capacity type and are required to maintain
agency certification of your Innova Series.

• Duracell MN1300 (Alkaline)

• SAFT 410907-104 (NiCd)
To maintain Cenelec certification of your Innova Series monitor,

the hex head screw must be installed to secure the battery lid in
place.

1. Turn off the Innova by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button

while the Innova sounds three beeps.

2. Turn the captive screw at the middle of the battery compartment door
counterclockwise, then remove the door.

3. Remove all four spent batteries.

4. Verify that the ALK/NI-CAD switch is set to the proper setting, see

Chapter 6, Maintenance, Figure 6-1 Innova Battery Compartment.

WARNING

Never mix NiCd batteries together with alkaline batteries, this can
cause internal damage to the monitor.

5. Install four new batteries (refer to the raised picture in the battery
compartment for the proper orientation of the batteries).

NOTE

Always replace all four batteries at the same time

6. Install the battery compartment door and tighten screw until snug
against gasket.

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A

lkaline/Ni-Cad

battery switch

Figure 6-1 Innova Battery Compartment

WARNING

If applicable, follow all federal, state, or local regulations
regarding the disposal of alkaline and NiCd batteries.

Some toxic gas sensors require up to 15 minutes to stabilize, after
you install the batteries. If your Innova includes a toxic gas
sensor(s), do not turn on and use the Innova during this period. If
the unit is started up immediately after installing batteries, the
“BIAS” message may appear, see Chapter 6, Maintenance, for
instructions on installing or recharging batteries.‘

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Replacing Sensors

WARNING

Recalibrate the Innova whenever you replace a sensor.
If applicable, follow all federal, state, or local regulations

regarding the disposal of electrochemical sensors. The toxic
sensors contain sulfuric acid. The O

sensor contains an alkali

2

solution.

Maintenance

TOX2 PSW

TOX1

2346R51

PUMPYOXY

T
B

W

O

P

B

1

Figure 6-2 Innova Series Sensor Locations and Connection

Assignments

1. Turn off the Innova.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to internal circuitry , r emove the batteries befor e
opening the main housing.

2. Open the Innova, then separate the two halves.

3. Locate the sensor you want to replace in the flow block, see Figure 6-2.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

Figure 6-3 Removing a Sensor from the Innova

NOTE

Figure 6-2 illustrate sensor assignments for the standard Innova. The
sensor assignment for your Innova may be different depending on the
Innova model you are using. For models that have less than four
sensors, empty sensor cavities are filled with sensor plugs.

4. Disconnect or unplug the sensor’s connection to the Innova.

CAUTION

If you use a tool to loosen the sensor from the flow block, be
careful not to damage the sensor housing or the flow block.

5. Using your fingers, tilt the sensor from side to side to loosen it, then
pull the sensor straight out of its flow block cavity, see Figure 6-3.

6. Insert the replacement sensor into the cavity, then apply downward
pressure on top of the sensor until it is firmly seated in the cavity. For
toxic sensors, make sure not to bend or damage the sensor pins.

7. Reconnect the sensor’s connection to the Innova main board.

For the combustible gas sensor, connect the purple, white, and red
wires to the proper terminals (P, W, R) on the terminal block (TB1).

For the remaining sensors, plug the sensor wire connector into the
applicable socket (OXY, TOX1, or TOX2).

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8. Close the Innova housing and re-install batteries.

CAUTION

Some toxic gas sensors require up to 15 minutes to stabilize, after
you install the batteries. If your Innova includes a toxic gas
sensor(s), do not turn on and use the Innova during this period. If
the unit is started up immediately after installing batteries, the
“BIAS” message may appear, see Chapter 6, Maintenance, for
instructions on installing or recharging batteries.Calibrate the
Innova before you use it again.

Replacing the Pump

CAUTION

To avoid damage to internal circuitry , r emove the batteries befor e
opening main housing.

1. Turn off the Innova, then separate the halves.

2. Locate the pump in the flow block, see Figure 6-2.

3. Disconnect the pump wire connector from the main board socket

labeled PUMP.

4. Remove the nut that secures the pump bracket to the pump, then
remove the bracket.

5. Remove the pump from the flow block by rocking it back & forth.

Maintenance

CAUTION

When you insert the new pump, do not place pressure on the
pump motor. The pump motor is the dark-colored circular
component at the top of the pump.

6. Before installing the new pump, apply a thin film of petroleum jelly
lubricant or O-ring grease to the outside of the barbs. Be careful not to
get lubricant into the end of the barbs, as this could clog the pump.

CAUTION

Do not use lubricant that contain silicone, as this can poison the
combustible sensor.

7. Place the pump bracket in its previous position, then secure the bracket
to the pump with the nut you removed in step 4.

8. Reconnect the pump wire connector to the main board socket labeled

PUMP, close and secure the Innova housing, and re-install batteries.

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Replacing the Internal Filter

CAUTION

To avoid damage to internal circuitry , r emove the batteries befor e
opening main housing.

1. Turn off the Innova, remove batteries, and then separate the halves.

2. Locate the internal filter, see Figure 6-2. It is connected to the inlet
fitting by a small polyurethane tube.

3. Disconnect the polyurethane tubes from the slip-on barbs on the filter.

4. Push the tubes onto the barbs on the new filter, close and secure the
Innova, and re-install batteries.

Replacing the Probe’s Hydrophobic Filter

1. Unscrew the probe body’s two halves. Be careful not to lose the o­rings that seal the filter.

2. Remove the filter and cotton ball from the probe half that mounts to the
Innova (you may need to use a small screwdriver to pry the filter loose).

3. Install the new filter and cotton ball in place of the filter and cotton ball
you removed.

4. Make sure the O-rings are in place, then reassemble the probe halves.

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A

PARTS LIST

Table A-1 lists replaceable parts and accessories for parts common to all Innova
Series.
See Parts List in Appendix C for supplemental parts unique to particular models.

Table A-1 Parts List and Accessories

Part No. Description

06-1255 Tubing, polyurethane, 5/16 in. OD x 3/16 in. ID

10-0491 Screw, hex head

13-0110 Shoulder strap, adjustable

20-0650 Carrying case, Innova Series instrument

20-0651 Case, confined space kit (case only)

30-0042 Pump

30-0044 Kit, rebuild pump (30-0042/30-0042-01)

33-0152-01 Filter, Hydrophobic (for 80-0187 probe)

33-0160 Filter, internal

33-1031 Cotton ball, pkgs. of 24 (for 80-0187 probe)

49-1201 Battery, alkaline, D size

49-1501-01 Battery, NiCd, D size

49-2149 Charger, NiCd batteries, dual-rate, 230 VAC

49-2150 Charger, NiCd batteries, dual-rate, 115 VAC

49-2151 Charger, NiCd batteries, dual-rate, 12 VDC

52-2033 Remote audible alarm, with lapel clip

52-2033-01

61-0123 Sensor, combustibles (LEL/ppm)

65-0612 Sensor, oxygen (O

65-0613 Sensor, oxygen (Fuel Vapor only)

65-2417 Sensor, sulfur dioxide (SO

65-2426-01 Sensor, carbon monoxide (CO)

Remote audible alarm, with 20-foot cord and magnet

)

2

)

2

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Part No. Description

65-2426-02 Sensor, hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

65-2431-01 Sensor, chlorine (Cl

65-2431-02 Sensor, hydrogen cyanide (HCN)

65-2431-03 Sensor, nitrogen oxide (NO)

65-2431-07 Sensor, ammonia (NH

65-2431-08 Sensor, phosphine (PH

65-2431-10 Sensor, nitrogen dioxide (NO

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77-0043 Kit, Cenelec (includes allen wrench and hex head screw)

80-0187 Probe with hydrophobic filter

80-0187-04 Probe, fiberglass, 30-inch, with hydrophobic filter

80-0211 Moisture trap

80-0405 Dilution fitting, 50%

80-0504 Hose, teflon, 3 feet (for Cl2/Fuel & Soil Vapor)

)

2

)

3

)

3

)

2

80-0505 Hose, polyurethane, 5 feet

80-0511 Hose, polyurethane, 10 feet

80-0516 Hose, polyurethane, 15 feet

80-0520 Hose, polyurethane, 20 feet

80-0525 Hose, polyurethane, 25 feet

80-0530 Hose, polyurethane, 30 feet

80-0550 Hose, polyurethane, 50 feet

80-0599 Hose, polyurethane, 100 feet

81-0002 Cylinder, 2% H

(17 liter)

2

81-0007 Cylinder, 40% LEL hexane (17 liter)

81-0012 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH

(17 liter)

4

81-0064 Cylinder, 50 PPM CO (17 liter)

81-0078 Cylinder, 100% N2 (17 liter)

81-0151 Cylinder, 25 PPM H

S (58 liter)

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Part No. Description

81-0153 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH4/ 40% CO2/10% N2 (17 liter)

81-0154 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH

81-0155 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH

81-0170 Cylinder, 5 PPM SO2 (58 liter)

81-0175 Cylinder, 25 PPM NO (58 liter)

81-0180 Cylinder, 5 PPM NO

81-0190 Cylinder, 5 PPM Cl

81-0191 Cylinder, 25 PPM NH

81-0192 Cylinder, 10 PPM HCN (58 liter)

81-0193 Cylinder, 0.5 PPM PH3 (58 liter)

81-0226-01 Cal kit, O

81-0226-02 Cal kit, CH

2

4

81-0226-03 Cal kit, CO

81-0226-04 Cal kit, CH

(Land Survyor)

4

81-0226-05 Cal kit, Hexane (Soil Vapor)

/25 PPM H2S/50 PPM CO/12% O2 (58 liter)

4

/50 PPM CO/12% O2 (103 liter)

4

(58 liter)

2

(58 liter)

2

(58 liter)

3

Appendix A

81-0226-06 Cal kit, Hexane/O2 (Fuel Vapor)

81-0226-07 Cal kit, H

81-0226-08 Cal kit, H

81-0227-01 Cal kit, H

(Transformer Gas Tester)

2

(Transformer Gas Tester)

2/O2

S

2

81-0227-02 Cal kit, Cl2

81-0227-03 Cal kit, HCN

81-0227-04 Cal kit, NH

3

81-0227-05 Cal kit, NO

81-0227-06 Cal kit, No

81-0227-07 Cal kit, SO

81-0227-08 Cal kit, PH

2

2

3

81-0227-09 Cal kit, CH4/O2/CO

81-0227-10 Cal kit, CH

81-0227-11 Cal kit, CH

4/O2

4/O2

/CO/H2S

/CO/Cl

2

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Part No. Description

81-0227-12 Cal kit, CH4/O2/CO/HCN

81-0227-13 Cal kit, CH

81-0227-14 Cal kit, CH4/O2/CO/NO

4/O2

/CO/NH

3

81-0227-15 Cal kit, CH

81-0227-16 Cal kit, CH4/O2/CO/SO

81-0227-17 Cal kit, CH4/O2/CO/PH

4/O2

/CO/NO

2

2

3

81-0227-18 Cal kit, CH4/O2/H2S/HCN

81-0227-19 Cal kit, CH

81-0227-20 Cal kit, CH

4/O2/H2

4/O2/H2

S/NO

S/SO

2

81-0228-01 Cal kit, CH4/O2/Cl2/NO

81-0228-02 Cal kit, CH

81-0228-03 Cal kit, CH4/O2/HCN/NH

4/O2

/Cl2/PH

3

3

81-0228-04 Cal kit, CH4/O2/HCN/NO

81-0228-05 Cal kit, CH

81-0228-06 Cal kit, CH4/O2/NH3/NO

81-0228-07 Cal kit, CH4/O2/NH3/PH

81-0228-08 Cal kit, CH4/O2/NO/NO

81-0228-09 Cal kit, CH4/O2/NO/PH

81-0228-10 Cal kit, CH4/O2/NO2/PH

81-0228-11 Cal kit, CH4/O2/SO2/PH

4/O2

/HCN/PH

3

2

3

2

3

3

3

81-0228-12 Cal kit, CH4/O2/CO (Land Surveyor)

81-0228-13 Cal kit, CH

81-1063 Regulator, demand flow (34/58/103 liter cylinders)

81-1064 Regulator, demand flow (17 liter cylinders)

81-6500 Confined space kit (non H

81-6501 Confined space kit (any H

82-0200 1/8” hex wrench

82-5032 Cable, serial

82-5071 Data retrieval kit

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4/O2/H2

S)

2

S version)

2

Appendix

B

INTERFERENCE FACTORS

The following factors interfere with the accurate gas measurement capability
of the Innova:

• Filament poisoning

• Rich mixtures

• Oxygen-deficient mixtures

• Oxygen-enriched mixtures

• Interfering gases

• Response to various combustible gases

Filament Poisoning

Silicone vapors and chlorine and fluorine compounds, such as chlorinated
hydrocarbons, can damage the HC sensor and interfere with accurate LEL
readings.

Such compounds, even in small proportions, should be avoided. Verification
checks on known gas samples are necessary, if the possibility of exposure to
these compounds exists.

High Concentration of Combustible Gas

With rich mixtures of combustible gases, the instrument displays the
following indications (refer to Table B-1)

Table B-1 Indications with High Combustible Gas

Concentrations

Cause Indication

Mixtures up to 100% LEL Reading displayed.

Mixtures between LEL and
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL)

Mixtures above the UEL The reading increases to 100% LEL, then

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comes back down. Very rich mixtures read
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Oxygen-Deficient Mixtures

Samples containing less than 10% oxygen may give low LEL readings by
starving the combustible gas reaction in the sensor. Such mixtures will also
cause a low oxygen alarm. As a rule, 10% oxygen or more gives a full reading
on any combustible gas up to the LEL.

Oxygen-Rich Mixtures

Samples containing combustible gases that have more than normal proportion
of oxygen will give a normal reading. However, they should be avoided
because the flame arrestor used is not dense enough to arrest flames from
combustible gas in oxygen. Such mixtures will also cause a high oxygen
alarm.

WARNING

Do not attempt to use the Innova on samples of combustible gas in
oxygen; for example, oxy-acetylene mixtures. Instead, use sample
mixture in air.

Interfering Gases

The CO sensor responds to some other gases besides CO. The CO sensor has
a charcoal filter that prevents interference from H
gases. However, continuous exposure may saturate the filter and break
through as CO indication. Hydrogen, ethylene, and acetylene will pass
quickly through the filter, and thus are strong interferences, while heavier
olefins and aromatic hydrocarbons will break through in time, making sensor
replacement necessary.

S and some of these other

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Relative Combustible Response

The Innova is normally calibrated with methane gas, but responds to a variety
of hydrocarbons (refer to Table B-2).

Table B-2 Relative Response of New Innova Series LEL/ppm
Hydrocarbon Indicator to Various Gases and Vapors

LEL RANGE PPM RANGE

GAS or VAPOR

Acetone 2.5 0.73 1.7 1.6 0.48

Acetylene 2.5 0.63 1.5 1.2 0.34

Benzene* 1.2 1.0 2.3 1.0 0.30

Butadiene, 1, 3- 2.0 0.52 1.21 0.98 0.29

Carbon Monoxide 12.5 0.39 0.9 5.9 1.8

Chloroform* NONE - - 9.8 3.0

Dimethyl
Formamide*

Ethyl Acetate* 2.0 0.9 2.1 1.6 0.48

Ethyl Alcohol 3.3 0.70 1.6 2.1 0.64

Heptane 1.05 1.00 2.3 0.99 0.30

Hexane 1.1 1.00 2.3 1.0 0.30

Hydrogen 4.0 0.33 0.7 1.3 0.39

Methane 5.0 0.43 1.0 3.3 1.0

Methyl Chloroform 7.5 0.68 1.6 4.9 1.5

Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1.4 1.09 2.5 1.7 0.52

Pentane 1.5 0.71 1.7 1.0 0.30

Propane 2.1 0.56 1.3 1.3 0.39

Propyl Acetate* 1.7 0.77 1.8 1.4 0.42

Propyl Alcohol, iso- 2.0 0.89 2.1 1.9 0.58

Propyl Alcohol, n- 2.2 0.81 1.9 1.9 0.58

Styrene Monomer 0.9 4.2 9.7 2.7 0.82

Toluene 1.1 1.2 2.9 1.2 0.36

Trichloroethylene 8.0 1.0 2.4 6.8 2.1

Xylenes, isomer mix .9-1.1 3.0 7.0 1.7 0.52

* These response factors are estimates, based on factors for 6 volt Thermo Fisher Scientific sensor adjusted for characteristics of Innova

sensor.

Please note that response varies from one sensor to another and the relative response of a sensor can change with the age of the sensor. These data
should be used for estimation purposes only.

Assuming an instrument calibrated directly for hexane or methane, but used to observe a different gas, the e quivalent response in % LEL (or ppm)
for that gas is secured by multiplying the observed% LEL (or ppm) reading by the LEL (or ppm) scale conversion factor.

% LEL

VOL

2.2 1.4 3.3 2.7 0.81

CONVERSION FACTOR: CONVERSION FACTOR:

VS. HEXANE

VS.

METHANE

VS. HEXANE

METHANE

VS.

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C

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Innova Land Surveyor (LS)

The Innova LS consists of two different models (PPM/% LEL/% GAS and
PPM/%LOW/%HI) that permits measurements of methane gas in three
ranges of sensitivity:

Table C-1 Ranges for Innova LS

PPM/%LEL/%GAS PPM/%LOW/%HI

0-10,000 PPM 0-10,000 PPM

0-100% LEL 0-5.0% Gas by VOL [%LOW], equivalent to 0-100% LEL

0-100% GAS by VOL* 0-100% Gas by VOL [%HI]*

* By means of Thermal Conductivity Sensor

Operation

For the PPM/%LOW/%HI, see the text in brackets [ ].

Operation in the first two ranges is exactly as described in the text of this
manual, except that if the PPM reading should exceed its range (10,000
PPM) the range will automatically switch to the % LEL [%LOW] range. If
the % LEL [%LOW] reading should exceed 100% LEL, equivalent to 5%
methane, the Innova LS will automatically switch to the 0-100% GAS range
[%HI] range. The display will show the legend “% GAS” [“%HI”] following
the gas reading while in this range.

The % GAS [%HI] range may also be entered manually from the % LEL
[%LO] range by pressing the RANGE button twice. If it is likely that high
concentrations will be encountered, to prolong the life of the LEL/PPM
sensor, start out in the % GAS [%HI] range. The Innova LS does not
automatically range down. To exit the % GAS [%HI] range and return to the
LEL [%LOW] range press the RANGE button twice. There is a 30 second
warm-up period after the transition, during this period the display count from
W 30 to W 1 before gas readings are displayed. To manually switch between
the ppm and % LEL (%LO) ranges, press the RANGE button once.

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NOTE

If the sample is very high in methane content and also very low in
oxygen content, the unit may not auto-range upscale. If during
sampling the % LEL [%LOW] indication rises rapidly and then
decays, manually switch to the % GAS [%HI] range as described
above to determine the methane content.

Precautions

Be aware that the methane/air mixtures in the range 5% to 15% by volume
are highly explosive. The Innova is Intrinsically Safe, and is not a source of
ignition, but there are many common ignition sources such as static electrical
discharges or sparks from metal tools that can ignite such mixtures. The
relationship between ranges is correct only for methane. Some rough
approximations may be made for gases such as propane and butane, but
values will not be accurate, and should not be used for safety considerations.

WARNING

Initiate Fresh Air Zero adjustment only in a non-hazardous
environment free of combustible or toxic gas content and
consisting of normal oxygen content. T o do othe rwise could cause a
serious error in the indicated gas level shown on the display, and
result in failure of the Innova LS to properly indicate the degr ee of
hazard. Also, use care not to initiate Fresh Air Zero immediately
after a range change, as this can cause an error in the “clean air”
baseline.

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Land Surveyor Calibration (Auto)

Calibration is as described earlier in this manual, with one exception: the %
GAS [%HI] sensor is calibrated separately from the Catalytic (PPM/%LEL
or PPM/%LO) sensor. Therefore a multi-step calibration process has been
programmed into the Auto Calibration routine. First, the standard sensors are
calibrated using a multi-gas mixture. Then TC sensor is calibrated using a
multi-gas cylinder, containing 50% CH

(Nitrogen).

and N

2

(Methane), CO2 (Carbon Dioxide),

4

1. A separate air adjust is required for the % LEL and % GAS ranges.
Perform an air adjust in the % LEL and % GAS ranges before
calibration.

2. Begin the calibration process by performing an Auto Calibration. The
TC sensor will be ignored during the multi-gas calibration.

3. When the multi-gas Auto Calibration is complete, a double beep
prompts the user to begin the TC sensor calibration. The default gas
concentration is displayed with the ADJ icon to indicate you may
change the concentration. If the concentration on the gas cylinder
does not match the concentration displayed.

4. Press to begin the calibration.

5. Apply the calibration gas and follow the prompt to complete the
calibration process.

Land Surveyor Calibration (Manual)

Manual calibrations are performed as described in Chapter 5, Calibration.
Once in the manual calibration screen, the location of the sensor(s) are as
illustrated below (CH

version shown).

4/O2

CH4 O2
TC

1. Press → to accept or ↓ to advance to the next gas depending on what
sensor you want to calibrate.

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Pump

The Land Surveyor uses a pump capable of drawing a sample from a source
that is at a vacuum of up to 60” of water column. If pump replacement is
required, the pump listed in the Parts List below must be specified.Parts List

Parts List

See Parts List in Appendix A for a more complete list of replacement parts
and accessories.

Replacement Parts

30-0042-01 Pump, Land Surveyor

61-0124 Sensor, Thermal Conductivity

81-0012

81-0226-04 Cal kit, CH

81-0228-12 Cal kit, CH

81-0228-13 Cal kit, CH

Cylinder, 50% LEL CH

4

/CO

4/O2

S

4/O2/H2

(17 liter)

4

81-0153 Cylinder, 50% CH4/40% CO2/10% N2 (% gas range) (17 liter)

81-0154 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH

81-0155 Cylinder, 50% LEL CH

/25 PPM H2S/50 PPM CO/12% O2 (58 liter)

4

/50 PPM CO/12% O2 (103 liter)

4

81-1063 Regulator, demand flow (34/58/103 liter cylinders)

81-1064 Regulator, demand flow (17 liter cylinders)

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Innova Transformer Gas Tester (XT)

Overview

The Innova Transformer Gas Tester is factory configured to monitor for total
combustibles from the gas space of power transformers. If transformer
faults, such as overheating, hot spots, arcing or corona occur, various
combustible gases are generated. If left unchecked, gas can accumulate
creating a potential for explosion, failure of the transformer, significant
remediation costs and loss of electrical service.

The Innova Transformer Gas Tester is designed as an inspection tool to
determine if unacceptable levels of gas exist within the transformer. A
sample of gas is extracted from the headspace of the transformer by the
Innova Transformer Gas Tester with a 1:1 dilution fitting in place. If gas
levels exceed acceptable levels, additional inspection, including performing
a dissolved gas analysis, is required to determine fault condition and
appropriate action. If oxygen detection is required, an optional oxygen range
can be provided.

Detection Range

The Innova Transformer Gas Tester has two detection ranges: 0-100% LEL
and 0-10,000 ppm combustibles. An optional range of 0-30% oxygen can be
provided if requested.

Alarm Points

The alarm points for the combustibles (LEL) range are preset at 10% LEL
(WARN) and 50% LEL (ALARM). PPM combustibles alarms are set at
1000 and 5000 ppm. All alarms are completely user adjustable if alternate
alarm points are required. Refer to Chapter 4, Edit Alarms, for alarm
adjustment instructions.

The Innova Transformer Gas Tester can also be provided with an optional
oxygen channel. The oxygen channel has two user adjustable alarms, one
that activates at 19.5% decreasing oxygen and one that activates at 23.5%
increasing oxygen.

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Dilution Fitting

The Innova Transformer Gas Tester includes a 1:1 dilution fitting to provide
the necessary dilution ratio to mix one part sample with one part air.

Description

The catalytic detection method requires oxygen in order to function properly.
In an inert gas environment, it is necessary to provide oxygen by the use of
the 1:1 dilution attachment on the inlet fitting to oxidize the combustible gas.

The dilution fitting consists of a small tee fitting which plugs into the inlet
fitting of the instrument. It includes two small drilled orifices. One orifice
connects to the sample source and the other to atmospheric air. These are
proportioned to give a dilution of one part air to one part of sample.

If testing for combustible gas in a inert environment is attempted without the
dilution fitting, the Innova will respond briefly as the available oxygen is
exhausted in the flow block and the combustible readings will then return to
zero, providing an incorrect reading.

For testing oxygen content in transformers, the dilution fitting can be
removed. This will allow you to determine if there is oxygen present. This
test however, can only be performed with the Innova Transformer Gas Tester
with an active oxygen channel.

Operation

Before operating the Innova Transformer Gas Tester, it is important that you
read and understand the Innova Series Operator’s Manual. It is also extremely
important that you are familiar with the specific transformer that you are testing
and know how to safely extract a gas sample.

1. Turn on the Innova Transformer Gas Tester and allow the instrument
to warm up.

2. Perform fresh air adjustment as described in Chapter 2, Start Up &
Operation.

3. Connect the probe directly to the end of the Innova Transformer Gas
Tester.

4. Open the valve on the Tedlar bag by turning the top of the valve
counter clockwise two full turns.

5. To remove excess air from the Tedlar bag, connect the tubing from the
Tedlar bag to the end of the probe allowing the internal pump to draw
the air out of the gas collection bag. When the Innova alarms and
indicates “PUMP FAILED”, turn the valve clockwise until it is
completely closed, then remove the tubing from the end of the probe.

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6. Press the → button to restart the pump.

7. Remove the probe and attach the dilution fitting directly to the inlet
fitting of the Innova.

8. Attach the probe to the dilution fitting.

9. Attach the Tedlar bag tubing to the gas sample port of the transformer.

10. Open the valve on the bag two full turns then fill the bag with gas
from the head space of the transformer, closing the valve when the
bag is full.

11. Remove the gas collection bag.

12. Open the valve on the collection bag and attach the bag directly to the
inlet of the probe on the Innova Transformer Gas Tester.

13. View the Innova Transformer Gas Tester display to determine the
concentration of combustible gas in the transformer.

14. Remove the gas collection bag from the probe when complete and
close valve on bag.

NOTE

When testing for oxygen content, either remove the dilution fitting
from the Innova Transformer Gas Tester or place your finger over the
small orifice on the dilution fitting before performing test.

Calibration

The Calibration procedure for the transformer gas tester version is identical
to the procedure as outlined in the calibration section of this manual. The
calibration gas cylinder is 25% LEL Hydrogen, 12% Oxygen, balance
Nitrogen. Users should enter the Autocal gas value for the LEL range as
50% LEL, to compensate for the dilution probe and to provide the correct
readings when the 1:1 dilution fitting is used. The dilution fitting

must be

removed for calibration.

The Innova Transformer Gas Tester is calibrated with 1% hydrogen (25%
LEL) in the LEL range.

NOTE

The Innova XT is calibrated to allow for correct readings when used
with the 1:1 dilution probe in %LEL mode or without the dilution
probe in PPM mode.

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Innova Transformer Gas Tester (XT) Parts List

See Parts List in Appendix A for a more complete list of Innova replacement
parts and accessories common to all models.

80-0405 Dilution fitting, 50%

81-0013 Cylinder, 1% H2/12% O2 in N

2

81-0227-21 Cal kit, H2/O2 (Transformer Gas Tester)

81-1064 Regulator, demand flow (17 liter cylinders)

81-1155 Tedlar bag w/tubing

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Soil Vapor (SV) and Fuel Vapor (FV)

Operation

The Soil Vapor Monitor has a combustible sensor only; the Fuel Vapor
Monitor has an oxygen sensor in addition to the combustible sensor. The Soil
and Fuel Vapor Monitors have two operating modes, “CH4” mode and “ME”
mode. When in the “CH4” mode, the Innova functions as a normal
instrument, and the unit will respond to all combustible gases, including
methane. When in the “ME” (Methane Elimination) mode, the voltage to the
combustible sensor is changed, which causes the sensor to respond only to
non-methane combustible gases. This allows the user to discriminate
between methane and non-methane hydrocarbons.

Table C-2 Sensor Specifications

Sensor

Sensor

Typ e

Detection

Range

Warn

Setting

Alarm

Setting

Accuracy

(of full-scale

range)

Repeatability

(of calibration

span value)

Hydrocarbon Catalytic 0 to 100

% LEL

10

% LEL

50

% LEL

+ 5%* + 2%

Hydrocarbon Catalytic 0 to 1,000

ppm

100

ppm

500

ppm

+ 25% + 5%

Specifications apply with 40% hexane calibration.

*The + 5% specification in %LEL applies when in “ME” (methane
elimination) mode. Readings taken in “CH4” mode have

+ 10% accuracy.

NOTE

The Innova FV and SV instruments provide a 90% measurement value
within 30 seconds. For the most accurate readings, allow the unit to
measure for 2 minutes.

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Range Mode and Operating Mode Selection

After the Innova has completed its warm-up cycle, the letters “CH4” and
“ME” will appear under the gas reading on the display, indicating the mode
of operation. If desired, the mode may be changed by pressing the RANGE
button twice.

To change the hydrocarbon range from LEL to PPM, press the RANGE
button once.

CAUTION

Note that if the mode of operation is changed to “ME” operating
mode, the unit will no longer respond to methane or natural gas. If
it is suspected that methane or natural gas may pose a hazard, the
unit should first be operated in the “CH4” operating mode to
verify that no methane or natural gas is present.

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Calibrating the Innova SV and FV

The Innova automatic calibration (AUTO CAL) displays all active sensors on
the display screen at the same time. You can calibrate all active sensors
simultaneously using a gas cylinder available from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

WARNING

The instruments is calibrated in the methane elimination (ME)
mode using the %LEL range mode. The instrument is calibrated
with hexane. To measure other gases, use Table B-2 in Appendix B.

The concentrations set in the Auto Cal Gas Value screen must match the
multi-gas mixture, see Chapter 4, User Program, Setting Auto Cal Gas
Va lu e s.

NOTE

The Innova Soil and Fuel Vapor Monitors use a 3-foot, teflon-lined
hose to minimize absorption of hydrocarbon vapors. Use of longer
hose lengths is not recommended.

Auto Calibration

WARNING

Calibrate the Innova in a “fresh air” environment (environment
known to be free of combustible and toxic gases and of normal
oxygen content).

NOTE

If you use the automatic adjustment method to calibrate the sensor,
make sure the gas cylinder contains the same concentrations of the
target gas as the values set in the “AUTOCAL GAS VAL” menu, see
Chapter 4, User Program, Setting Auto Cal Gas Values.

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The Innova FV and SV models must be zeroed in both ME mode and CH4
mode. If you plan to measure in the %LEL range mode, zero the instrument
in %LEL mode. If you plan to measure in the PPM range mode, zero the
instrument in PPM mode.

1. Enter the methane measurement (CH4) operating mode. Allow the
system to run for 2 minutes drawing ambient air.

2. Hold down the AIR button for 3 seconds until the display counts
down and the bar graph starts to scroll, then the display will read
“DONE” once the “fresh air” reading for all active sensors is
complete.

3. Enter the methane elimination (ME) operating mode. Allow the
system to run for 2 minutes drawing ambient air.

4. Hold down the AIR button for 3 seconds until the display counts
down and the bar graph starts to scroll, then the display will read
“DONE” once the “fresh air” reading for all active sensors is
complete.

NOTE

After you complete the fresh air adjustment, a “XXX” may appear on
the display screen in place of a sensor reading. The buzzer and lights
will be on steady, see Calibration Alarms section at the end of this
chapter to respond to this message.

5. Press and hold ↑ and ↓ for 3 seconds. The message “FEATURES

MENU” appears on the display and counts down from 3 seconds, and
then displays “BEGIN CAL”.

6. Attach the tubing from the regulator to the probe tube, the Innova will
draw gas from the gas cylinder. Allow the gas to run for 1 minute.

7. Press → to accept and begin a calibration. If a CalWord has not
enabled, the “AUTO CAL” screen will display and you can proceed
with the calibration. If CalWord, is enabled, refer to the following
section “Entering a CalWord” then continue with the calibration
procedure.

NOTE

If prompted by “CALWORD” and “***”, enter a password as
described in the next section.

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8. Press → to accept “AUTO CAL”. The screen displays “BEGIN

AUTOCAL” alternating with “APPLY GAS” counting down from

30 seconds. If no gas is detected during this period, the screen returns
to “BEGIN CAL”.

9. First, the display will read “CAL IN PROCESS”. Then the screen
displays “CAL TIME LEFT” (counting down from 75 seconds)
alternating with the gas readings.

NOTE

During calibration, datalogging is disabled but calibration events are
recorded in the log.

10.When calibration is complete, the display reads “AUTOCAL
PASS ED” and then alternates between “>ACCEPT, ABORT” and
the gas readings. The gas labels alternate with ‘PASS”. Press → to
accept. The display will show “CAL ACCEPTED”, and then
alternate between “REMOVE GAS” and the gas readings.

If you choose to abort, press ↓ to scroll to “ABORT” then → to accept
the abort option.

The display will read “CAL ABORTED” and then alternate between
“REMOVE GAS” and the gas readings.

NOTE

A “WEAK” or “FAIL” flag may appear in place of the “PASS” flag
in the case of a weak or failed sensor. See the instructions in the
Calibration Alarms section, later in this chapter for corrective action.

11.Remove the tubing from the probe. After fresh air has been detected,
the display will alternate between “ALARMS SILENCED”, and the
readings, and then return to the normal operating mode, after an
“ALARMS ACTIVE” message is displayed.

12.Unscrew the regulator from the cylinder, leave the components of the
calibration kit assembled for convenience and place in the storage
case.

NOTE

After the calibration, refer to the “Conversion Factors” section for
information on measuring methane (CH4 operating mode) after the
instrument has been calibrated with hexane.

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Entering a CalWord

A password may be used to add extra security to the Calibration with a
“CALWORD”, see Chapter 4, User Program, Create/Edit CalWord/
PassWord/LogWord. If turned on, a code must be entered before the user may
perform a calibration.

To enter a CalWord (if activated):

1. If the CalWord function is enabled, the display reads “CAL WORD”
and “* * *” as the calibration procedure begins. The cursor is on the
first asterisk.

2. Press ↑ or ↓ to scroll to the correct character.

3. Press → to accept. The cursor moves to the next character.

4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all three characters are accepted. If correct,
the next display reads “AUTOCAL”. If the CalWord is incorrect, the
display reads “BEGIN CAL” message. Begin at step 1 to start over.

Conversion Factors

Because the instrument is calibrated with hexane, a conversion factor must
be applied when measuring other gases. Refer to Table B-2 for the
conversion factors. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides estimates of these
values, but the response varies from instrument to instrument and these data
should be used for estimation purposes only.

CAUTION

Note that the response varies from one sensor to another and the
relative response of a sensor can change with the age of the sensor.
These data should be used for estimation purposes only.

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Innova Soil and Fuel Vapor Monitors Specific Parts List

See Parts List in Appendix A for a more complete list of all replacement
parts and accessories.

61-0123 Sensor, Combustible (LEL/PPM)

65-0613 Sensor, Oxygen (Fuel Vapor only)

80-0504 Hose, 3’ teflon-lined

81-0007 Cylinder, 40% LEL Hexane

81-0078 Cylinder, 100% Nitrogen

81-0226-05 Cal kit, 40% LEL Hexane (Soil Vapor)

81-0226-06 Cal kit, 40% LEL Hexane/100% Nitrogen (Fuel Vapor)