Sensepoint XCD RTD Technical Manual

SPXCDHMRTEN Issue 2

10 Response Check and Calibration

It is recommended to periodically carry out a gas response check on the Sensepoint XCD RTD to ensure correct operation. This may be done in two ways; 1. A simple Response Check often referred to as a BUMP TEST is a test using calibration gas applied to the sensor via the Weather Protection or using the Sensepoint Gassing Cap. If a BUMP TEST is done via the Weather Protection it may be necessary in windy conditions to increase the flow rate of the test gas by a further 1 LPM, OR, to shelter the weather protection from the wind. 2. A full gas calibration of the sensor as described in the following section, using ONLY the Gassing Cap (PN: 2106D2097).

10.1 Zeroing and span calibration

Caution: Before initial calibration allow the detector to stabilize for 30 minutes after applying power. When in zeroing and span calibration mode the current output from the detector is inhibited (default 2mA) to avoid false alarms.

To calibrate the detector, use an appropriate span gas cylinder, constant flow regulator and the Sensepoint Toxic Gassing Cap (refer to Sensepoint Technical Manual 2106M0502 for details). The flow rate is used of approximately 1 to 1.5 litres per minute for calibration. Apply the gas at the flow rate for the recommended application concentration and time please see Table 6.

Gas H 2S H 2S H 2S CO CO CO Cl2 Cl2 O2 NH3 NH3 H2 H2 SO2 SO2 NO NO2 NO2

Range 0 to 20ppm 0 to 50ppm 0 to 100ppm 0 to 100ppm 0 to 200ppm 0 to 500ppm 0 to 5ppm 0 to 15ppm 0 to 25% V/V 0 to 50ppm 0 to 1000ppm to 1000ppm to 10000ppm 0 to 15ppm 0 to 50ppm 0 to 100ppm 0 to 10ppm 0 to 50ppm

Recommended Test Concentration 10ppm 20ppm 50ppm 50ppm 100ppm 250ppm 3ppm 10ppm 19% V/V 25ppm 500ppm 500ppm 3000ppm 10ppm 20ppm 50ppm 5ppm 20ppm
Table 6 33

Application Operating Temp. Time Minutes Min. Max. 3 mins 3 mins 3 mins 3 mins 3 mins 3 mins 10 mins 10 mins 1 min 10 mins 10 mins 3 mins 3 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins -20C +50C -20C +50C -20C +50C -20C +50C -20C +50C -20C +50C -20C +50C -20C +50C -15C +40C -20C +40C -20C +40C -15C +40C -15C +40C -15C +40C -15C +40C -15C +40C -15C +40C -15C +40C