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3M GMI PS200-LMP Operation & Maintenance Manual

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3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR
WARNING: ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
USING, MAINTAINING, OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THIS
ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT
PROPERLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
64171LMP, Rev. 1/February 2019
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 64171LMP Rev. 1

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  • Page 1 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 64171LMP Rev. 1 WARNING: ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING, MAINTAINING, OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY.
  • Page 2 Initial release Copyright © 3M™ GMI™, February 2019 The information contained within is for use only with the 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP Portable Gas Monitor. Reproduction, in whole or in part, including utilization in machines capable of reproduc- tion or retrieval without written permission of 3M™ GMI™ is prohibited.
  • Page 3 LIABILITY Every care has been taken in the preparation of this O&M manual, but 3M™ and GMI™ do not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions and their consequences. Information in this O&M manual is subject to change without notice. This O&M manual does not constitute a specification or basis for a contract.
  • Page 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT WARRANTY The GMI PS200-LMP monitor has a standard warranty of 2 years against faulty mechanical and electronic parts, e.g. pump, sensors, battery, flexi-PCB etc, provided that any service or calibration work has been carried out by the manufacturer or authorized agent.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR LEGAL STATMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Sect. # Section Title Page # ABOUT THIS GUIDE ..........................1-1 1.1. Guide Conventions ........................... 1-1 1.2. Certifications and Approvals......................1-2 1.3. Performance............................1-2 1.4. General Safety Information......................1-2 1.5. Warnings and Cautions ........................
  • Page 6 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR WARRANTY STATEMENT Sect. # Section Title Page # 3.10.1. BUILDING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (BIN)..............3-11 3.10.2. DISPLAY ............................3-11 INSPECT MODE ...........................4-1 4.1. General..............................4-1 4.2. Button Functions..........................4-1 4.3. Operation.............................4-1 4.3.1. RANGE ..............................4-1 4.3.2. ALARMS ............................4-1 4.3.3.
  • Page 7 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR LEGAL STATMENT Sect. # Section Title Page # 9.2.2. SAMPLE INLET (DUST) FILTER REPLACEMENT.............. 9-2 9.3. Replace Probe Filters ........................9-3 CALIBRATION .............................10-1 10.1. General Description ........................10-1 10.2. Automatic Calibration ........................10-1 10.3. Calibration Validity .........................10-1...
  • Page 8 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR WARRANTY STATEMENT LIST OF FIGURES Fig. # Figure Title Page # PS200-LMP Portable Gas Detector................... 2-1 Function Buttons..........................3-1 Flash Screen ............................3-2 Monitor Identification Display..................... 3-2 Filter Check ............................3-3 Flow Fault Test ..........................3-3 Date and Time...........................3-4...
  • Page 9 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR LEGAL STATMENT Fig. # Figure Title Page # Connect Cable to USB Power Adapter..................8-2 Hydrophobic Filter Replacement....................9-1 Sample Inlet (Dust) Filter Replacement ................... 9-2 Probe Filters Replacement......................9-3 10-1 PS200-LMP Auto/Bump Calibration Station ................10-1...
  • Page 10 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR WARRANTY STATEMENT LIST OF TABLES Table # Table Title Page # Certifications and Approvals ......................1-2 INSPT Mode Key Features ......................4-1 Button Function..........................4-1 PS Mode Key Features........................5-1 Button Function..........................5-1 PURGE Mode Key Features ......................6-1 Button Function..........................6-2...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ABOUT THIS GUIDE 1. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide instructs gas detection personnel on the features and usage of the PS200-LMP Gas Mon- itor (or “the monitor”), including information on configuration, operation, maintenance, specifications and troubleshooting.

  • Page 12: Certifications And Approvals

    INSTRUCTIONS MAY ALSO RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 3M™ GMI™ can take no responsibility for use of its equipment if it is not used in accordance with these instructions. If further operational or maintenance details are required but not provided in this guide, contact 3M™...

  • Page 13: Warnings And Cautions

    Gas can be dangerous and care should always be taken in its presence. Any right of claim relating to product liability or consequential damage to any third party against 3M™ GMI™ is removed if the above warnings are not observed. 1.5. Warnings and Cautions WARNING: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY.
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  • Page 15: Introduction

    Plumbers (LMPs), 3M™ GMI™ developed the PS200-LMP to provide a fit-for-purpose gas detector that meets the evolving needs of plumbing technicians. 3M™ GMI™ designed this multi-use detec- tor specifically to address the gas monitoring practices of the plumbing and HVAC communities and to enhance gas safety.

  • Page 16: Features

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR INTRODUCTION 2.1.1. FEATURES • 3 operating modes: ♦ Inspection (INSPT) ♦ Personal Survey (PS) ♦ Purge • BIN number entering • % Volume Gas and PPM Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas detection • Audible and visual alarms •...

  • Page 17: Operation

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3. OPERATION Right (R) Button Left (L) Button Figure 3-1: Function Buttons 3.1. Operating Procedure NOTE: Throughout this document, the buttons will be referred to as L Button and R Button. Check the following before use: •...

  • Page 18: Switching The Monitor On

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.2. Switching the Monitor On Press and hold the R Button for one second to switch the monitor ON (refer to Figure 3-1: Function ). The flash screen appears (as shown in ) and the monitor begins its...
  • Page 19 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.2.2.1. Filter Check First, the Filter Check screen (see ) prompts the user to check the filters. If fil- Figure 3-4: Filter Check ters have been checked, press YES to continue the monitor’s warm-up sequence. If NO is selected, the monitor will automatically enter the 'switch off' sequence.

  • Page 20: Date And Time

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.2.3. DATE AND TIME The LCD displays the date and time during warm-up, as illustrated in Figure 3-6: Date and Time Figure 3-6: Date and Time 3.2.4. CALIBRATION DUE DATE The calibration due date appears on the display, as illustrated in...

  • Page 21: Failed Sensor

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-9: Sensor Check Displays If a sensor fails to zero correctly, the display will turn red, the audible/visual alarms will activate and a wrench symbol will appear next to the faulty sensor, as illustrated in...

  • Page 22: Enter Bin

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.2.6. ENTER BIN If no faults occur, the monitor will complete its warm-up sequence and the BIN screen will appear (see Figure 3-12: BIN Screen Figure 3-12: BIN Screen 3.2.7. MEMORY FAULT During warm-up, if the ‘MEMORY FAULT’ screen is displayed (see...

  • Page 23: Switch The Display Backlight On/Off

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.4. Switch the Display Backlight On/Off The display screen backlight can be manually switched ON when working in poor lighting condi- tions. Press the R button once to switch the screen backlight ON. It remains ON for 20 seconds and then automatically switches OFF.

  • Page 24: Datalogging Extraction

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.5.5. DATALOGGING EXTRACTION Results from leak surveys (INSPT Mode) can be transferred via Bluetooth to applications running on tablets, allowing the data to be visualized and then stored to the cloud for regulatory reporting pur- poses by a Utility.

  • Page 25: Confidence Signal

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-17: Alarm Screen Alarms are latching and will stay on until the user resets by pressing and holding the R button after the gas reading has returned to a safe level. The audible alarm on each preset alarm can be muted for 60 seconds by pressing and holding the R button.

  • Page 26: Switching The Instrument Off

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-19: Pump Symbol Displayed 3.9. Switching the Instrument OFF Press and hold both the L button and the R button to switch the monitor OFF. The monitor display starts a countdown from three (3) to OFF, as shown in .

  • Page 27: Modes

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION 3.10. Modes The monitor has 3 modes of operation: 1. Inspection (INSPT) 2. Personal Surveyor (PS) 3. Purge 3.10.1. BUILDING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (BIN) At the end of the warm-up sequence, the monitor displays the INSPECT MODE ENTER BIN screen...

  • Page 28: Display

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATION Figure 3-22: Display 64171LMP, Rev. 1/February 2019 3-12...

  • Page 29: Inspect Mode

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR INSPECT MODE 4. INSPECT MODE 4.1. General Inspect (INSPT) Mode records the % Volume Gas readings during an inspection. This data can be transferred, via Bluetooth, to an app running on a smart device.

  • Page 30: Pump

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR INSPECT MODE 4.3.3. PUMP When the monitor enters INSPT Mode, the pump is automatically on, and the pump icon is present in the upper, right-hand corner of the LCD. To turn the pump off, press and hold the R button. The pump icon will disappear, indicating that the pump is off.
  • Page 31 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR INSPECT MODE INSPT Mode logs % VOL and PPM CO. The following data is logged in INSPT mode: • Monitor Serial Number • ON Time/Date • BIN • Last Cal Date • Cal Due date •...
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  • Page 33: Personal Surveyor (Ps) Mode

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR PS MODE 5. PERSONAL SURVEYOR (PS) MODE 5.1. General Personal Surveyor (PS) Mode alerts the user to the presence of flammable gas and/or carbon mon- oxide while carrying out normal plumbing duties. Table 5-1: PS Mode Key Features...

  • Page 34: Maximum Gas Values

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR PS MODE CAUTION: Alarm set-points are preset at the factory. Do not attempt to alter the ALARMS settings. 5.3.3. PUMP When the monitor enters PS Mode, the pump is automatically on, and the pump icon is present in the upper, right-hand corner of the LCD.
  • Page 35 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR PS MODE The following data is logged in PS mode: • Monitor Serial Number • Mode Entered Time/ Date • Cal Due date • Soundness Check result • Pump status • Max Readings: % Gas, ppm CO •...
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  • Page 37: Alarms

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR PURGE MODE 6. PURGE MODE 6.1. General Purge Mode is intended for natural gas-to-air or air-to-natural gas applications (i.e. direct purging). Table 6-1: PURGE Mode Key Features Datalogging Ranges Alarm Set-points Ranges Logged Options...

  • Page 38: Datalogging

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR PURGE MODE Figure 6-2: Maximum Gas Values To reset, press and hold the L button. The reading will return to 0.0% VOL. 6.3.5. DATALOGGING Only manual datalogging is available in Purge Mode. To log the data, press the L button once. LOG will briefly appear in the bottom center of the LCD, indicating that the data has been logged.

  • Page 39: Bluetooth

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR BLUETOOTH 7. BLUETOOTH 7.1. General The PS200-LMP communicates Inspect Mode (INSPT) data to the utility apps using Bluetooth BLE 5.0. NOTE: Bluetooth range is 3' (1m). The monitor will indicate during warm-up if there are any completed inspections to be transferred to the tablet application.

  • Page 40: Cont

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR BLUETOOTH Figure 7-3: Bluetooth Connection Notification, cont. The app running on the smart phone/tablet controls the data transfer. When it is complete, it will dis- connect from the monitor. Several seconds later (up to 20 seconds), CONNECTED disappears from monitor’s display, and the monitor continues as normal from the end of warm-up (i.e.

  • Page 41: Recharging The Batteries

    RECHARGING THE BATTERIES 8. RECHARGING THE BATTERIES 8.1. General Use only 3M™ GMI™ chargers to recharge monitor. WARNING: CHARGING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN A NON-HAZARDOUS AREA. CAUTION: Switch the monitor off when charging the internal battery. The battery should be recharged in the following situations: •...

  • Page 42: Clip

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR RECHARGING THE BATTERIES Figure 8-2: Connect Cable to Charging/Comms Clip 3. Connect the other end of the charging cable to the USB Power adapter (or suitable USB socket). Figure 8-3: Connect Cable to USB Power Adapter 4.

  • Page 43: Operator Maintenance

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 9. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 9.1. Cleaning CAUTION: Do not use polishes that contain silicon or solvent to clean the monitor as these may damage the flammable gas sensor (if fitted). Do not use abrasive chemicals or strong, volatile chemical solutions as these could damage the impact-resistant casing.

  • Page 44: Sample Inlet (Dust) Filter Replacement

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 2. Carefully lift the hydrophobic filter out of the monitor’s filter recess. 3. Carefully place a new Hydrophobic Filter (Part No. 64254) in position over the monitor sensors, locating filter pin holes over locating pegs in monitor filter recess.

  • Page 45: Replace Probe Filters

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 4. Fit the inlet nozzle. The inlet nozzle is molded to fit in one direction only. Make sure that orienta- tion is correct to locate easily into the monitor front cover inlet.
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  • Page 47: Calibration

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR CALIBRATION 10. CALIBRATION 10.1. General Description The monitor has been calibrated for particular gases. Where any doubt exists the product should be returned to GMI or an authorized distributor for calibration. WARNING: THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE CALIBRATED AND CONFIGURED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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  • Page 49: Accessories

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ACCESSORIES 11. ACCESSORIES Table 11-1: Instrument Part Number Description 64135LMP PS200LMP (c/w %Gas, PPM CO, Probe, Bluetooth, rubber boot) Table 11-2: Spare Parts - Instrument Part Number Description 64084 Sample Inlet Filter (Instrument) 64254...
  • Page 50 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR ACCESSORIES Table 11-6: Automatic Bump & Calibration Accessory (ABC) Part Number Description 64053 Automatic Bump & Calibration Station (Air, 2 Gas, Exhaust) 99553 flexiCal Plus software for PC 99118 On Demand Flow Regulator 64171LMP, Rev. 1/February 2019...

  • Page 51: Typical Operating Parameters

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS APPENDIX A. TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS Table A-1: Typical Operating Parameters Sensor Type Range Resolution Accuracy t(90) % VOL Gas Catalytic/Thermal 0 to 100% 0.1% ±3% <20 s (Natural Gas) Conductivity Carbon ±10%...
  • Page 52 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS IP Rating IP67 Response Times <20 secs. Natural Gas Measurements The monitor is used to accurately measure natural gas. The accuracy is ±3% of reading when the natural gas composition is as follows: Methane (CH ≥...

  • Page 53: Configuration Menu Mode

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR SETTING THE DATE AND TIME APPENDIX B. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The monitor’s DATE and TIME are automatically corrected when connected to Tablets. Accessing the Configuration Menu Mode allows the user to manually alter the monitor’s date and time.

  • Page 54: B.2.1. Normal

    3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR SETTING THE DATE AND TIME B.2.1. Normal Pressing NORMAL returns the monitor to normal operation. B.2.2. CLOCK Pressing CLOCK opens the EDIT DATE AND TIME screen (see Figure B-2: EDIT DATE AND TIME ). To change date and time: Screen 1.

  • Page 55: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT APPENDIX C. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Congratulations on your purchase of a 3M™ GMI™ product. It is designed to provide you with reli- able trouble-free service. If you have technical questions, need support, or if you need to return a...
  • Page 56 3M™ GMI™ PS200-LMP PORTABLE GAS MONITOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3M| Gas & Flame Detection Monroe Corporate Center P.O. Box 569 Monroe, NC 28111 Phone: (800) 247-7257 Fax: (704) 291-8330 https://gasdetection.3m.com Web-Site: 64171LMP, Rev. 1/February 2019...

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