Personal Surveyor 200 (PS200) Series
User Training
PS200 User Training - Objectives
•Convey a clear understanding of the
operational features of the instrument
•Teach users how to get the most out
of their instrument
•Train trainees to become trainers
Overview
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Single button user operation
Robust rubber overmould
LCD with bi-colour backlight
Up to 4-gases
Audible/visual/vibrating alarms
Integrated Bump-Test feature
Datalogging included
Optional integral pump
Certification
-20°C  Ta  50 ° C
• ATEX: Sira 11ATEX2041X
II2G
Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb
• IECEx: SIR 11.0019X
• UL*: 913 (7th Edition)
• MED*: => A.1 / 3.30
• CSA*: C22.2 No 152
*pending
Ranges of operation
• 0-100 %LEL hydrocarbons
(CH4, C3H8, C4H10, C5H12)
• 0-25 % Oxygen (O2)
• 0-100 PPM Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
• 0-1000 PPM Carbon monoxide (CO)
1-gas
2-gas
3-gas
4-gas
Operating procedures
• Check the following before use:
• instrument is clean and in good condition
• hydrophobic and inlet filter are clean and in good
condition
• sample line and probe, if used, are in good condition
• Switch ON in fresh air
• battery is fully charged
• instrument is within the calibration period
• all gas ranges are operational and the instrument is
zeroed
• Perform leak check by blocking inlet of sample intake
Switching ON
• Press and Hold Right Hand Button
for 1 second
• Instrument begins warm-up routine with
the GMI and PS200 logo.
• During 30 second warm-up a
countdown timer appears on the screen
• The instrument display identifies the
serial number, software version,
datalogging, battery status and
flammable cal gas during warm-up.
Warm-up information
• The time and date
from the instrument’s
built-in clock is displayed
• The calibration due date
is shown on the display
• If the calibration due date has expired, the audible
and visual alarm activates
• Press RH Button
once to acknowledge overdue
calibration due date, cancel alarms and continue
with warm-up
Warm-up information (2)
• If the calibration is overdue, and the instrument is
configured to be switched off in that situation, the
display below appears (audible / visual alarms are
also activated). It must be switched off.
Sensor check
• A diamond symbol appears next to each sensor to
confirm that the sensor
– is working correctly
– is being zeroed
• When sensors are zeroed correctly a tick appears
next to each sensor
Zero fault
• If sensor(s) fail the zero check
at the end of warm-up,
the alarms activate.
The display will show a spanner.
• To acknowledge the alarm, press the RH button
once.The instrument continues to show a flashing
spanner symbol alternating with the faulty sensor
zero reading.
Normal operating display
• When warm-up is completed successfully, back-light
switches off and normal operating screen is shown
as follows
• Each gas range is displayed
• Display back-light can be manually switched on with
a single press of the RH button. It remains on for 20
seconds and then switches off
Normal operating display (2)
• During normal operation where the calibration date
has expired, a warning flag will flash on the display
every 30 seconds to warn the user that the expiry
date has been exceeded.
Viewing Max & Min values
• Start from normal operating screen.
Press the RH button to switch screen
light on. Press RH button again
while light is on to view maximum
values for each gas.
• Press RH button again to view the
minimum gas values for each range.
• Stored readings can be removed from memory by
pressing holding the RH button for 2 seconds
Remote sampling / pre-entry check
• Remote sampling is carried out with the in-built
electric pump or by the hand aspirator
– Press and hold the RH button and the pump (if fitted) will run at normal
speed for remote sampling.
– When the pump is running at normal speed, a pump symbol rotates
in the display.
Attach tubing
• Remote sampling
– Tygon tubing with ID of 4mm is used in combination
with the bayonet connector
– Push quick connector
on to the inlet nozzle
– Turn clockwise until
locked in place
Alarms
• All gas ranges have alarm limits that trigger an alarm
when the measured value exceeds the set level
• The audible alarm sounds, LEDs flash red, the
instrument vibrates and the gas range in alarm
flashes on the display
– Flammable LEL Alarm Limits - Up to 2 alarm levels are programmable
– Over-Range Flammable Gas Alarm - If the flammable gas readings
exceed 120% LEL, a safety alarm is activated
– Oxygen Alarm Limits - Up to 1 upper and 2 lower alarm limits are
programmable
– Toxic Alarm Limits - Up to 2 instantaneous and 2 Time Weighted
Average (TWA) alarms are programmable for each toxic range
Alarms (2)
• The instrument display will signal the range in alarm.
– Example of Lo Lo Oxygen Alarm Display
– Example of HiHi LEL Alarm Display
Alarms (3)
• Alarms can be latching or non-latching
– Latching - alarm will stay on until the user resets by a press and hold
of the RH button when the gas level return to within the pre-set alarm
limits
– Non-Latching - the audible and visual alarm will reset automatically
when the reading returns to within the pre-set alarm limits
Alarms (4)
• Acknowledging Gas Alarms
– Once in a safe gas free area, or the gas reading has returned to within
pre-set limits, press and hold the RH button to acknowledge/clear the
alarm sounder and extinguish the red LED’s.
– Alarms can have the mute function enabled or disabled
Alarms (5)
• Muting Gas Alarms
– Alarms can have the mute function enabled or disabled
– This means the audible alarm can be silenced for 60s.
– If the alarm is non-latching, after 60s it will operate according to the
gas concentration at that moment. I.e. if safe, it will remain silent, if
above alarm level it will start sounding again.
– If the alarm is latching, after 60s the audible alarm sounds again,
regardless of the concentration. The user can then mute it again (if the
concentration is above the alarm level, or acknowledge it if it is below).
Alarms (6)
• High Flammable Gas Over-Range Alarms
– Protects the user from danger in event of the LEL sensor being over
exposed to a high concentration of flammable gas
– When over 120% LEL has been detected,
the displayed value will change to
four rising arrows, tone of audible alarm will change
and a flashing message will be shown
– The instrument must be returned to a gas free area
and switched off by a press of both buttons together. A timer from 10 to
zero will appear with the messages below alternating
Alarms (7)
• Default Alarm Settings (Table 1)
Alarms (8)
• Man Down Alarm (Motion sensor) - October onwards
– Protects the user from danger in event of becoming unconscious or
unable to move.
– When the instrument has not detected a movement for a pre-set period
of time, the displayed back-light will flash red, the audible alarm will
sound every two seconds and the red LED’s will flash
– The Man Down Alarm is latching and can only be acknowledged after
the instrument has moved.
Confidence signal
• During normal operation, the instrument sounds a
confidence beep and illuminates the green LEDs
briefly every 15 seconds.
• This function makes the user
aware that the instrument is
working correctly and alarms
are functioning.
Self-Test
• Self-Testing the PS200
– Press & hold the LH button
– The following screens will be shown successively
– The alarms will be activated for a brief period
– Followed by the flammable cal gas being shown
Fault warnings
• Low Battery
– ‘LOW BATTERY’ flashes approximately 30 minutes
operating time remains. The display flashes red,
the audible alarm sounds once every 2 seconds and
the red LED’s flash.
– ‘BAT FAULT’ flashes when approximately 3 minutes operating time
remains. The display will be red, the audible alarm sounds
continuously and the red LED’s remain on. After approximately 3
minutes the instrument automatically switches off.
Battery life
• Battery life varies depending on instrument
configuration
– Electrochemical sensors only
– LEL sensor included
– Pump included
Fault warnings (2)
• ZERO FAULT
– Appears after warm-up if the instrument is switched on in gas or the
instrument has been unable to zero all sensors. The display will be
red, the audible alarm sounds once every 2 seconds, and the red
LED’s flash (start-up only).
– The instrument can still be used to detect and alarm on the other
sensor(s) fitted.
– Press the RH button, as per the screen prompt, to continue. A flashing
spanner symbol will be displayed against the faulty sensor.
– To clear, the instrument should be taken into a gas free area, switched
off and then back on.
Fault warnings (3)
• There are 3 types of sensor fault
– If a flashing
symbol is alternating with a gas value,
leave instrument on for 30 minutes.
Switch instrument Off and On again in fresh air.
If the fault remains, return instrument to a
GMI approved Service/Repair facility.
– If a
symbol is displayed constantly,
then the sensor may require replacement.
Return instrument to a
GMI approved Service/Repair facility.
Fault warnings (4)
• FLOW FAULT (pumped instruments only)
– The pump symbol on the display will change and FLOW FAULT
flashes to indicate a sample fault
– The display will be red, the audible alarm sounds continuously and the
red LED’s remain on.
– Check sample line / filters / and probe for blockage.
– Clear the blockage and restart the pump by a press and hold of the RH
Button
Switching off
• Press and hold the LH and RH button together to
switch the instrument off.
• The instrument will start a countdown from three (3)
to OFF. Both buttons must be pressed
together until the display
goes blank.
• While both buttons are
pressed, the audible alarm sounds to alert the user
that the instrument is switching OFF.
Charging
• Recharge (Li-ion) Battery
– Connect standard charger lead to battery pack
– Switch on power supply to the charger
– Leave up to 4 hours to recharge the discharged
battery pack from depleted
PS200
MANUAL BUMP-TEST MODE
(using pre-set limits)
MANUAL BUMP-TEST MODE
Objectives
• Convey a clear understanding of the
bump-test features of the instrument
• Teach users how to test their
instrument and know it is safe
• Train trainees to become trainers
Bump-Test mode:Switching On
• Hold the LH button to switch the instrument on in
Bump-Test mode
• The display will flash Bump Test
along the top of the screen
• Wait for the warm-up to complete
• Accept any messages
during warm-up
Bump-Test mode: Apply gas
• After completion of warm-up, the screen will prompt
the user to start applying gas.
Bump-Test mode: Gas application (LEL)
• If the LEL being applied peaks within the pre-set
limits, within the given time period, a check mark will
appear in front of the range, intermittent with the
actual value.
• If the pre-set higher limit is overshot, the bump-test
will fail.
Bump-Test mode: Gas application (O2)
• If the O2 test-gas being applied causes the oxygen
reading to dip within the pre-set limits, within the
given time period, a check mark will appear in front
of the range, intermittent with the actual value.
• If the pre-set lower limit is not reached, the bumptest will fail.
• The back-light turns red and a cross is shown in front
of the range.
Bump-Test mode: Gas application (toxic)
• It is possible that this was done in combination with
the LEL, in form of a combi-gas (or mixed gas).
• If the toxic gases being applied peak within the preset limits, within the given time period, a check mark
will appear in front of the range, intermittent with the
actual value.
• If the pre-set higher limit is overshot,
the bump-test will fail.
Bump-Test mode: Timed out
• If the gas application is not completed within a preset time, the instrument will time out.
• The screen shows all ranges that were not bumped
with a spanner and the back-light turns red.
Bump-Test mode: Confirm Alarms
• After the gas application is completed, gas is
disconnected and switched off, the user is asked to
confirm that both audible and visual alarms were
activated and detectable.
• Press the LH button for NO
• Press the RH button for YES
Bump-Test mode: Confirm Alarms
• After the alarms are confirmed (or not), the overall
result for the Bump-Test will be shown.
• After, the instrument proceeds to
normal operation:
PS200
MANUAL BUMP-TEST MODE
(quick trigger alarm)
Bump-Test mode: Quick
• Operates the same as the full bump-test, but does
not have upper limits and uses alarm level as lower
limit.
PS200
DATALOGGING
Datalogging
• The instrument comes by default with datalogging.
• Automatic logging is set for every minute; this can be
changed.
• Manual logging is available by pressing the LH
button.
• Briefly, the word ‘LOGGING’ is shown.
• A manual log is clearly identified in the datalogging
software.