Honeywell BW Clip4 Operator's Manual

Honeywell BW Clip4 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 BW Clip4 Portable Gas Detector Operator Manual CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Over Limit alarm event, custody changes, or anytime the detectors performance is in doubt. • Special Condition of Safe Use: The BW Clip4 is provided with anti- static coating over the LCD window to minimize risk of ignition due to electrostatic discharge.
  • Page 3 If BW Clip4’s flammable sensor is suspected to be damaged by aggressive substances, please perform Bump Test and Calibra- tion per this manual. CAUTION • Activate the detector before the activation date on the package. • This product is a gas detector, not a measurement device.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information 1 Introduction 1.1 Features ....... . . 1.2 Appearance .
  • Page 5 Contents 3 User Preferences 3.1 Sensor Options ......20 3.2 Behavior Options ......21 3.3 Event Logs .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    – Combustible gases NOTE The target combustible gas is methane (CH • BW Clip4 can be used directly out of the box without any calibration or configuration. • BW Clip4 is a low maintenance four-gas detector. It is designed to run for 2 years without having to be charged or replace sensors.
  • Page 7: Appearance

    Introduction 1.2 Appearance 1) Alarm indicators 2) Liquid crystal display 3) Beeper 4) Button 5) Combustible gas sensor 6) O sensor 7) H S and CO sensors 8) Belt clip 9) Infrared transceiver 1.3 Display Elements This symbol is displayed when a gas alarm occurs. A gas concentration exceeds the high alarm threshold.
  • Page 8: Units Of Measurement

    Introduction A zero calibration is in progress. A bump test or calibration is overdue. A bump test or calibration fails. Peak readings are recalled. See Peak Readings on page 12. A functional error occurs. See Non-Compliance Warnings on page 11. The remaining lifetime is less than 24 hours.
  • Page 9: Daily Operation

    Chapter Daily Operation 2.1 Activating the Gas Detector Activate the gas detector in a place where the air is clean and free of haz- ardous gases. In normal air, the concentration of oxygen is 20.9%. To activate the gas detector, press and hold the button until a 3-second countdown is displayed, and then continue to hold until the countdown is completed.
  • Page 10: Self-Diagnostic Tests

    24 hours. If a self-diagnostic test fails, the gas detector beeps, flashes and vibrates simultaneously until the user acknowledges it. In addition, the non-compliance symbol appears with the correspond- ing error code, such as . Contact Honeywell Analytics or your CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664...
  • Page 11: Non-Compliance Warnings

    • Failed bump test or calibration • Overdue bump test or calibration When a functional error occurs, the gas detector tries to recover from it. If an error persists, contact Honeywell Analytics or your distributor for technical assistance. 2.5 Navigating the Menu The main menu items are as follows: •...
  • Page 12: Gas Readings And Parameters

    Daily Operation 2.6 Gas Readings and Parameters Under the menu, these items are provided on the display: • Peak readings • TWA readings • STEL readings • Resetting all readings • Bump test schedule • Calibration schedule • Alarm thresholds •...
  • Page 13: Bump Test Schedule

    Daily Operation Bump Test Schedule To see the number of remaining days until the next bump test, get into the menu. Skip ahead Calibration Schedule To see the number of remaining days until the next calibration, get into the menu item. Skip ahead to Alarm Thresholds To see low alarm thresholds, get into the...
  • Page 14 Daily Operation NOTE Honeywell Analytics provides a quad gas mixture for accurate bump tests and calibrations. Use the quad gas mixture rather than a single gas. The cylinder symbol appears with the flashing non-compliance symbol when the bump test is overdue.
  • Page 15: Zeroing The Gas Detector

    flashing zeroing symbol . Wait until this zeroing process is com- pleted. 3. When the zeroing process is successfully com- pleted, appears. If repeated attempts continue to fail, contact Honeywell Analytics or your distributor for technical assistance. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664...
  • Page 16: Calibration

    Make sure that the ambient air is clean and free of hazardous gases be- fore starting this calibration procedure. NOTE Honeywell Analytics provides a quad gas mixture for accurate bump tests and calibrations. Use the quad gas mixture rather than a single gas.
  • Page 17: Calibration Cap

    9. Remove the calibration cap from the detector. If repeated attempts continue to fail, contact Honeywell Analytics or your distributor for technical assistance. 2.10 Calibration Cap The calibration cap, which is provided as part of the package, is required to do a bump test or calibration.
  • Page 18: Travel Mode

    Do not use an expired gas cylinder. 2.11 Travel Mode BW Clip4 allows users to turn on Travel Mode when needed. In this mode: • All alarms are disabled. • Event logs as well as accumulation of TWA/STEL are suspended.
  • Page 19: Low-Battery Alarm

    Please contact Honeywell Analytics or your distributor for technical assistance. 2.12 Low-Battery Alarm BW Clip4 is designed to run for 2 years without hav- ing to be charged. Within 2 years operating time, battery could be discharged depending on the actual use case.
  • Page 20: User Preferences

    All of the parameters and options can be configured using the Fleet Man- ager II desktop application. An IntelliDox docking station is required to connect a BW Clip4 unit to Fleet Manager II. The BW Clip4 communicates with an IntelliDox using infrared signals, and the IntelliDox is connected to the Fleet Manager II computer via a USB or network cable.
  • Page 21: Behavior Options

    User Preferences • Bump Interval: Define how often a bump test should be done. • STEL interval: Define the period of time after which a STEL alarm is triggered. This parameter is available only for H S and CO. The available range is 5 to 15 minutes.
  • Page 22: Event Logs

    Use Fleet Manager II via an IntelliDox station to transfer from the detector to a computer. 3.4 Firmware Update The BW Clip4 firmware can be updated using an IntelliDox docking sta- tion and flash drive. For more information, refer to the IntelliDox manual. CanarySense www.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Chapter Maintenance 4.1 Cleaning the Detector Clean the detector using a soft cloth with water-based or non-alcoholic cleaner. Other types of cleaners, solvents and lubricants can contami- nate and cause permanent damage to the detector sensors. 4.2 Replacing the Belt Clip If the belt clip is damaged or loose, replace it with a new one.
  • Page 24 4. Put a new filter in place. 5. Reassemble the detector in the reverse order. CAUTION Improper re-assembly of the BW Clip4 detector could lead to damage and loss of ingress protection. CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Chapter Specifications Dimensions and Weight 120 mm 68 mm 32 mm Length 68 mm Depth 32 mm Height 120 mm Weight 233 g Operating Environment Best performance ambient temperature −20 to 50°C Intrinsic safety ambient temperature −40 to 55°C Humidity 0 to 95% (non-condensing) CanarySense www.
  • Page 26 Specifications Detection range 0 to 100.0 ppm with 1/0.1 increments 0 to 1000 ppm with 1 increments 0 to 25.0% Vol with 0.1 increments Combustible gases 0 to 100% LEL (or 0 to 5.0% Vol) with 1 increments Life Shelf Life Six (6) months before activation Maximum operating life 2 years after activation, assuming 2 minutes of alarm time per day.
  • Page 27: A Warranty

    Warranty A.1 Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Honeywell Analytics warrants the product to be free from defects in ma- terial and workmanship under normal use and service over the opera- tional life of the device. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer.
  • Page 28: Contact Information

    Warranty buyer of shipping instructions from Honeywell Analytics; • the right of Honeywell Analytics to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice, bill of sale or packing slip to establish that the product is within the warranty period.
  • Page 29: B Detectable Combustible Gases

    For any gases not listed, please contact Honeywell Analytics to find the best solution for your application. The BW Clip4 LEL sensor is optimized to see methane. While the unit can detect and respond to the other combustible gases listed in the above table, the accuracy of the readings may be in-consistent.
  • Page 30: C Standard Certifications

    The other flow rate for calibration and other flammable gases are not the scope of CSA C22.2 No.152-M1984(R2016). In accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 152-M1984 (R2016), the adjustable alarm point shall not exceed 60% LEL. BW Clip4’s flammable sensor operational limitations are: •...
  • Page 31 Standard Certifications European Conformity IECEx (IECEx UL 16.0156X) Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, −40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +55°C CanarySense www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Shop for Gas products online at:...
  • Page 32: D Label Information

    Appendix Label Information D.1 cULus 1) cULus marking and UL file number 2) US and Canadian explosion-proof protection marking 3) Reserved for other certification marking 4) Canadian flammable gas performance marking 5) WEEE marking 6) Reserved for serial number and 2D barcode 7) Country of origin 8) Address of manufacturer CanarySense...
  • Page 33: Iecex

    Label Information D.2 IECEx 1) IECEx explosion-proof protection marking and certification number 2) China EPUP marking 3) Reserved for other certification marking 4) Reserved for serial number and 2D barcode 5) WEEE marking 6) Country of origin 7) Address of manufacturer D.3 ATEX 1) ATEX explosion-proof protection marking and certification number 2) ATEX QAN notified body number...

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