PureAire Monitoring Systems KF-25 Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor Instruction Manual

KF-25 Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor

Specifications

  • Model: KF-25
  • Part Number: 99062
  • Measurement Range: 0-95% O2 deficiency
  • Power Requirement: 24 VDC regulated power
  • Manufacturer: PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Introduction

Welcome to PureAire Monitoring Systems

PureAire offers state-of-the-art toxic gas monitoring systems
designed to ensure safety and environmental protection.

1.1 Key Features

  • Proprietary sensor cell technology
  • Interface with distributive or PLC-based control systems
  • Capable of providing small to multi-point turnkey systems

1.2 Component Identification

Please refer to the user manual for detailed component
identification and setup instructions.

2. Installation

Please Read Before Installation:

  1. Ensure the monitor is powered by a 24 VDC regulated power
    source only.
  2. Avoid powering the monitor without the oxygen sensor connected
    to the main PC board.
  3. Do not interchange the electronics with sensors from other
    monitors.
  4. During calibration, only expose the monitor to oxygen and
    nitrogen gas blends.
  5. Avoid exposure to silicone, Freon, or corrosive compounds as
    they can damage the sensor.
  6. Avoid high air flow and direct exposure to water streams.
  7. The factory password for menu access is 557.

3. Site Requirements

Ensure the installation site meets the following
requirements:

  • Stable power supply of 24 VDC
  • Avoid areas with high air flow or exposure to water
    streams
  • Secure mounting location away from corrosive compounds

4. Mounting

Mount the Air Check O2 monitor in a location that meets site
requirements, ensuring it is securely fixed and not exposed to
direct air flow or water streams.

5. Wiring

Connect the monitor to a 24 VDC regulated power source following
the wiring diagram provided in the user manual. Ensure proper
grounding for safety.

6. Initial Startup

After installation and wiring, power on the monitor and enter
the factory password (557) to access the menus. Follow calibration
procedures as outlined in the manual before regular use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What should I do if the monitor is exposed to a water
stream?

A: If the monitor is exposed to a water stream, immediately
power it off and dry it thoroughly before reactivating to prevent
damage.

Q: Can I use combustible gas for calibration?

A: No, only use span gas blends consisting of oxygen and
nitrogen for calibration to avoid damaging the sensor.

Q: How often should I calibrate the Air Check O2 monitor?

A: It is recommended to calibrate the monitor periodically as
per the manufacturer’s guidelines, typically every few months
depending on usage and environmental conditions.

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Air Check
O2 Deficiency Monitor 0-95%
Instruction Manual
For Model KF-25 Part Number 99062
1140 Ensell Road Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
Phone: 847-726-6000 Fax: 847-726-6051
Toll-Free: 888-788-8050 pureairemonitoring.com
Rev 4.15 June, 2024

Welcome to PureAire Monitoring Systems
I’d like to thank you for investing in our continuous life safety and process control toxic gas monitoring systems.
PureAire offers an unbeatable combination of experience and innovation in solving the safety and environmental needs of our customers. We are capable of providing small systems of a few points to a total multi-point turnkey computerized package.
PureAire’s proprietary sensor cell technology and state-of-the-art electronics are designed to interface with the latest distributive or PLC based control systems. We believe that our experience, innovative products, and commitment to service will satisfy your specific monitoring needs now and in the future.
Our growth is a result of our total commitment to supporting our customers. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you when you need us. Our 24-hour Emergency phone number is 1-224-443-5445. We can provide field service, preventative maintenance programs and training to your technicians in the operation of our equipment. Our goal is to provide the best after sale service and support in the industry. That is just one way PureAire takes that extra step to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Thank you again for investing in PureAire Monitoring Systems for your monitoring needs and I am proud to welcome you to our family of valued and satisfied customers.
Sincerely,
Albert A. Carrino President

Please Read Before Installation
The following will damage the Air Check Oxygen monitor.
1. The Air Check O2 monitor requires 24 VDC regulated power. Please Do Not connect the monitor to any voltage that exceeds 24 Volts DC, or ANY AC Voltage.
2. Do not power the Air Check Oxygen monitor with the oxygen sensor unplugged from the main PC board. Do Not Connect the O2 sensor to the PC board while the monitor is powered. This Will Damage the O2 sensor.
3. The oxygen sensor cell is matched to the electronics. Never exchange the electronics with an oxygen sensor from a different monitor.
4. When calibrating or challenging the Air check O2 monitors,
a. Do not expose the monitor to flow rates that exceed ½ liter per minute, (500 cc per minute) flow.
b. Expose the monitor to span gas blends that consist of Oxygen and Nitrogen only. Do Not expose the monitor to any combustible gas, i.e., Methane, Hydrogen, etc. Exposure to combustible span gases can damage the oxygen zirconium sensor cell.
5. Do not expose the Oxygen monitor to silicone, Freon, or corrosive compounds. They can cause a loss of sensitivity and damage the sensor.
6. Do not expose the monitor to high flow air or install it directly in front of fans. The high air flow can cool the oxygen sensor and cause an inaccurate reading.
7. When using the Air Check O2 monitor, Do not expose the oxygen sensor directly to a water stream. In areas requiring wash downs, cover and protect the monitor and power supply.
8. The Factory Password for entering the menus is 557

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Table of Contents

1: Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 1.1 Key Features ………………………………………………………………2 1.2 Component identification …………………………………………….3

2: Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 2.1 Performance Specifications ………………………………………….8 2.2 Gas Detection System………………………………………………….8 2.3 Signal Outputs ……………………………………………………………8 2.4 Electrical Requirements……………………………………………….8 2.5 Physical Characteristics ……………………………………………….8 2.6 System Default Factory Settings …………………………………..9

3: Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 3.1 Site Requirements……………………………………………………..10 3.2 Mounting………………………………………………………………….10 3.3 Wiring ……………………………………………………………………..11 3.4 Initial Startup ……………………………………………………………12

4: Normal Operation …………………………………………………………………………………………….13 4.1 Signal Outputs ………………………………………………………….13 4.2 Instrument Faults ………………………………………………………13 4.3 Routine Maintenance Schedule …………………………………..14 4.4 Loss of Power Indicator……………………………………………..14 4.5 Alarm Reset ……………………………………………………………..14

5: Air Check O2 Monitor Programming ………………………………………………………………….15 5.1 Joystick Operation …………………………………………………….15 5.2 Program Flowchart ……………………………………………………16 5.3 Entering the Password ……………………………………………….20 5.4 Changing the User Password ………………………………………22 5.5 Entering the Menus……………………………………………………25 5.5.1 Set 4-20mA Loop ……………………………………………..25 5.5.2 Set Formats ………………………………………………………27 5.5.3 Set Alarm Threshold Polarity ……………………………..29 5.5.4 Set Latching ……………………………………………………..31 5.5.5 Resetting a Latching Alarm ………………………………..34 5.5.6 Set Alarm Delay ……………………………………………….34 5.5.7 Set Zero Suppression …………………………………………35 5.5.8 Set Alarm Thresholds ………………………………………..35 5.5.9 Set Alarm Hysteresis …………………………………………37 5.5.10 Set Sensor Adjust…………………………………………….38 5.5.11 Main Operation Mode………………………………………39

6: Maintenance & Cell Verification ……………………………………………………………………….40 6.1 Sensor Verification ……………………………………………………40 6.2 Sensor Verification Procedure…………………………………….41
7: Appendix ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43

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1: Introduction

The Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor is a compact gas monitoring system that’s ideal for the continuous monitoring of inert gas storage areas, confined spaces, and other locations where low oxygen levels may pose a hazard to personnel. Unlike electrochemical sensor cells the Air Check O2 zirconium cell provides stable oxygen readings even in areas where temperature and humidity levels are changing. The PureAire Air Check O2 Deficiency. Factory calibrated against a NIST traceable reference standard and UL, CUL and Ce approved.
The heart of the monitoring system is a long-lasting zirconium sensor, which responds to low oxygen conditions within seconds and provides accurate measurements over a wide temperature and humidity range. The zirconium O2 sensor cell will operate continuously for 10 or more years and requires an absolute minimum of maintenance. There are no zero or span calibration pots to adjust and when compared to disposable type sensors, our long-life zirconium O2 sensor can save up to hundreds of dollars in annual maintenance.
Ideal for continuously monitoring oxygen levels in confined spaces or areas where inert gases are used, the Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor does not drift or loose sensitivity when the weather or temperature changes.
Each system consists of a long-life zirconium oxide sensor cell and three-wire transmitter. The Air Check O2 monitor may be used as a stand-alone gas detector, linked to optional PureAire single and multipoint controllers, or connected to your own centralized control and surveillance system. This manual covers the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Air Check O2 deficiency monitor.

1.1 Key Features
The Air Check O2 monitor incorporates several user-friendly features designed to simplify installation, operation, and maintenance.
1.1.1 Long Life Zirconium Oxide O2 Sensor The system’s O2 sensor cell has a life of well over 10 years of continuous operation. Unlike concentration O2 cells, PureAire’s exclusive zirconium oxide sensor cell does not need an oxygen reference gas for proper operation. The Air Check O2 monitor can detect low oxygen levels in confined spaces and process tools without the need of a reference gas.
1.1.2 Smart Electronics The Air Check O2 monitor incorporates a special electronic circuit that continuously monitors sensor operation. With the built-in alarm relay, any cell degradation or complete failure will immediately be detected. This smart circuitry alerts the user to sensor faults and other electrical problems that may interrupt surveillance through the standard mA signal output signal and through the fault relay.

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The Air Check O2 monitor incorporates a stable zirconium oxide sensor that rarely requires calibration. Changing barometric pressure changes or changes in temperature and humidity do not affect the zirconium oxide oxygen cell. The earth is a wonderful source of calibrated oxygen at 20.9%, therefore under ambient conditions visual verification of the Air Check O2 monitor to 20.9% oxygen is easily performed. There are no zero or span pots to adjust. The O2 monitor only requires periodic testing with nitrogen to verify the cells response to low oxygen levels. See Section 6.2 for the testing procedure to nitrogen.
1.2 Component Identification

1.2.1 Front View Exterior 1

8

8

2

7

6

6

5 3

10

4

NOTE: The sensor cell is matched to the electronics.
NEVER switch sensor cells with a different transmitter.

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1. Digital Display — 3-digit backlit LCD digital display for showing the

oxygen levels in percent.

2. Joystick — Used for selecting and adjusting the built-in menus. The Air Check Low Range O2is available with optional dual level user selectable
relays. The joystick is also used to select alarm levels, relay settings and
resetting any latching visual and audio alarms.

3. Cable Port — This is the opening in the transmitter housing for connecting the 4-20 mA output and 24 VDC power cable.

4. KF-25 sensor assembly — Consists of the oxygen senor cell and KF25 fitting. The sensor assembly is designed to mount directly into a mating KF-25 fitting.

WARNING: The Oxygen sensor cell must be handled with care. Never Bounce or drop the cell. Mating the cell into the KF-25 flange will support oxygen monitor electronics and protect the cell.
NOTE: The sensor cell will feel HOT to the touch. This is normal.

5. Oxygen Sensor — A zirconium oxide sensor, which detects and measures the level of oxygen. When exposed to oxygen, the sensor outputs an electrical signal proportional to the actual concentration of oxygen.
6. Mounting Feet — There are 4 feet used to mount the oxygen monitor to a wall or other flat surface.
7. Transmitter Cover — A removable cover that protects the interior of the transmitter.
8. Transmitter Cover Fasteners — There are 4 captive screws secure the transmitter cover in place.
9. Electronics Fasteners — These captive screws secure the electronics to the enclosure
10. Remote 10 ft. Sensor cable — The sensor cable permits remoting the KF-25 sensor assembly up to 10 feet from the transmitter. It includes a twist type connector for ease of feeding through walls or wave guides.
11. Alarm Indicators — 3 multi-colored LED indicators for showing: Alarm level 1 Orange LED Alarm level 2 Red LED Fault Alarm Yellow LED
12. Audio Horn — This built-in horn is a 90dB high pitched audio sound that will activate when the oxygen levels go below the selected alarm thresholds. The audio alarm is non-latching and will automatically turn off when the oxygen levels go above the alarm thresholds
NOTE: The audio alarm is an immediate alarm. Oxygen levels must recover above the alarm thresholds before the horn turns off. There is no alarm delay function available.

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1.2.2 Front View Exterior 6 2
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1.2.3 Side View Exterior with Audio Alarm
NOTE: The audio alarm is an immediate alarm. Oxygen levels must recover above the alarm thresholds before the horn turns off. There is no alarm delay function available.

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1.2.5 Transmitter Interior

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2. Sensor cell connector
1. Power Analog output Terminal Block
Common Common mA output + 24 VDC + 24 VDC
3. PTC Resettable Fuse

1. Power Analog Terminal Block — This terminal block is where the 24VDC power and 4-20 mA analog output connection is made.
2. Sensor Cell Connector — This connector is where the Oxygen sensor cell is connected. NOTE: Never connect the oxygen sensor to this connector while the monitor is powered. This will damage the oxygen sensor
3. PTC Resettable Fuse — The PCB is protected with a PTC Fuse that is resettable and Never needs to be replaced. If it trips, you will need to turn power off to the monitor. When power resumes the fuse will reset.

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1.2.7 Alarm Relay Board

Relay 2 Relay 1 Fault Relay Remote NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO Reset

1.2.8 Enclosure Mounting Feet

Horn Connector Oxygen sensor connector
Mounting Feet can be oriented in any direction
Feet can also be removed for mounting the O2 monitor flush with a wall or other surface

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2: Specifications

NOTE: For our continual product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
2.1 Performance Specifications

Sensor Type: Response Time: Accuracy: Vacuum range: Fault Indicators:
Operating Temp:
Humidity:
Environment:

Long Life Zirconium Oxide Sensor Cell 0-95%
Within 1 second of any change in O2. Delivers ±0.2% O2 accuracy (± 1% of full range) 300 Torr, 0.4 atm
Loss of VDC power (analog signal drops to 0 mA). Sensor cell failure: Fault relay activated.
-40° to 140°F (-40° to +60°C); consult PureAire for lower or higher operating temperatures.
0 to 95% RH; consult PureAire for sensors which can operate in 100% condensing RH environments.
PSU only UL spec, Altitude 2000 m, Pollution Degree 3, Intended for Indoor Use.

UL / CUL listing: Measuring Equipment E363306

Ce

EN 61000-3-2:2006 EMC, EN 61000-3-3:2008 EMC, EN61010-1-3-2013 LVD

2.2 Gas Detection System

Type:

Long Life Zirconium Oxide Sensor Cell, Range 0-95%

Sensor Life: Transmitter:

8 to 10+ years under normal conditions. Microprocessor electronics with built-in 3-digit backlit LCD display Joystick operated menus

2.3 Signal Outputs

Local Display:

Digital display calibrated for Oxygen. The range is stated on the model label and can also be accessed via the joystick on the front panel. In the measurement mode pushing the joystick down will scroll the gas and range on the display. Push the joystick down again to stop the scrolling and display the gas again.

Standard

Analog Output:

DC 4-20 mA

Relay Output: Dual level user selectable alarm relays and one fault relay

Rated, 2amps @ 24VAC or 24VDC

2.4 Electrical Requirements

Power: Consumption:

24 VDC external power. A regulated 24VDC power supply is required. Approximately 250mA

2.5 Physical Characteristics

Dimensions:

5.125 (W) x 3.15 (H) x 3.00 (D) inches; 130 x 80 x 76 mm (Max with feet)

Weight:

1.1 pounds (0.5 kg)

Enclosure Type: General purpose Nema 2; not intended for explosive atmospheres.

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2.6 AirCheck O2 System Default Factory settings
The Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor, when supplied with the optional Relay module, is shipped with factory defaults for the alarm relay settings. The following are the factory defaults:

Menu Function
Set 4-20mA loop
Set Formats LED and alarm relay State ** Set Alarm Threshold Polarity
Set Latching
Alarm Delay Zero Suppression Set Alarm Thresholds Set Alarm Hysteresis
Sensor Adjustment
Manage Passwords

Factory Default
The mA output is set at the factory using a calibrated Fluke meter.
Alarm 1 = Normal Alarm 2 = Normal Fault = Normal
Alarm 1 = Inverted Alarm 2 = Inverted Audio = Inverted*
Alarm 1 = Non-latching Alarm 2 = Non-latching Audio = Non-latching
Alarm = 5 seconds
000 = 0.00% Refer to section 4.5.6 Alarm 1 = 19.5 % Alarm 2 = 18.0 % Audio = 19.5%* Alarm 1 = 0.0 % Alarm 2 = 0.0 % Audio = 0.0 % No factory default
Factory default is 557

Menu Defined
Use this function to adjust the Oxygen monitors 4mA, (Zero) and 20mA, (Span) to your PLC or distributive control system. Do you want the relays to energize, (normal) or de-energize, (fail safe) when the alarm activates? Do you want to alarm at a level higher, (normal) or lower, (inverted) than the alarm threshold? Do you want the alarm to automatically reset? (non-latching) or do you want to manually reset the alarm? (latching) How long do you want to wait until the alarms activate? This function is Not Enabled on the Oxygen monitor. At what level do you want to alarm?
For use when using the O2 monitor for control of valves and process. See Section 5.5.9 For use when dynamically gas calibrating the Oxygen monitor to a known span gas. See Section 6.2 For use when changing the password from factory default to a new password of your choice.

NOTE: The built-in relay settings may be changed by the user in the field. Refer to Section 5.5.2

* NOTE: The Audio alarm feature is optional.

** NOTE: The LED indicators on the front panel are connected directly to the alarm relays.

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3: Installation

3.1 Site Requirements
The Air Check O2 monitor enclosure should be mounted in an area free of vibration and electrical noise or interference. If possible, avoid areas with high temperatures or condensing humidity.
WARNING: The Air Check O2 monitor is not designed for installation in hazardous areas. Consult PureAire for information on enclosures for use in hazardous environments.
3.2 Mounting
3.2.1 Transmitter Enclosure
The Air Check O2 monitor is designed primarily for wall mounting and should be installed at a height convenient for operation, maintenance, and viewing of the instrument display. The following is a drawing of the mounting dimensions.

4.75″

5.125″
3.2.2 Air Check O2 monitor The transmitter and sensor should be installed in a location where gas leaks are likely to occur or where released gases may accumulate. It should be mounted no closer than 12 inches above floor level. Airflow within the monitored area, the characteristics of the gas (lighter or heavier than air), and the position of workstations and personnel should all be considered in determining the most suitable installation location.
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3.3 Wiring
The Air Check O2 monitor requires a single, 3-wire shielded cable for analog output and 24 VDC power input. A three-wire shielded cable; 3-conductor, 18 AWG stranded General Cable E2203S.30.860, or equivalent is recommended for the connection. The analog out and VDC power in connections are made on the terminal block inside the transmitter housing.
These connections are made as follows:

– Common – Common
mA* 4-20mA signal output to PLC
+ 24VDC Power + 24VDC Power
Identification Legend
PureAire provides the plug-in power supply
* Caution: DO NOT connect to a powered current loop receiver. The Air Check
Oxygen monitor supplies the current loop power
3.4 Initial Startup
Once installation of the gas detector has been completed, it is ready for startup. The following procedures should be performed before putting the instrument into operation:
1. Check the integrity of all wiring. 2. Apply 24 VDC power. The instrument should now be powered up. Upon power up, the Air Check O2 monitor LCD displays the PureAire logo and then starts a 4-minute, (240 second) count down as the current to the zirconium oxide O2 sensor stabilizes. The monitor will output a 4 mA signal during the entire warmup period. After the countdown, the oxygen sensor will continue to reach its operating temperature for approximately 30 minutes and the reading displayed will slowly increase to ambient. Do not make any adjustments to the reading until after the monitor has been powered for at least an hour.
NOTE: When the Air Check O2 monitor is supplied with an Audio Horn, it will activate momentarily at the completion of the warmup.
Oxygen 239 WARM
NOTE: The Air Check O2 monitor’s reading may be adjusted to the ambient oxygen level. See section 6.1 for instructions on adjusting.
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4: Normal Operation

The Air Check O2 monitor is a single point monitor designed for the continuous detection and measurement of ambient oxygen concentration levels.

4.1 Signal Outputs
The Air Check O2 monitor outputs a continuous 4-20 mA analog signal proportional to the measured concentration of oxygen. 4 mA represents 0% O2 and 20 mA represents 95% O2 which is the full range. In the event of a system fault, a specific factory defined code will be displayed on the local digital display. This code will indicate the exact nature of the system fault.
CAUTION: DO NOT connect to a powered current loop receiver. The Air Check Oxygen monitor supplies the current loop power.

4.2 Instrument Faults
The Air Check O2 monitor incorporates several self-checking features to ensure reliable operation. If a fault condition is detected, the analog output signal is altered: A few common error codes are displayed in the following table:

Condition **Supply Voltage Out of Range Fault code 16 Transmitter cable cut O2 Cell complete failure Fault Code 128 O2 System Warm Up
O2 Cell voltage fault Fault Code 64 EEPROM Fault 08

Analog Signal
Analog output drops to 2 mA
Analog output drops to 0 mA Analog output drops to 2 mA Fault Relay activates (Available with Relay Option Only) Analog output drops to 2 mA Fault Relay activates and turns off when system is in the Oxygen operation mode (Available with Relay Option Only) Analog output drops to 2 mA Fault Relay activates (Available with Relay Option Only)
Analog output drops to 2mA

NOTE: All system faults are displayed on the front panel. Each fault has its own specific code to identify the specific problem. Please contact PureAire whenever a fault is displayed.

** When using your own power supply please ensure that the voltage is regulated to 24VDC +/- 0.5 volts. If the voltage is too low or high you will activate a “Supply Voltage Out of Range fault and disable the monitor.

NOTE: If a Fault condition clears itself, (Yellow LED is no longer illuminated) The Fault message will continue to scroll until manually cleared.

To clear the fault message, push the joystick down (- Minus)
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Continuous gas detection systems depended upon to measure and detect hazardous gas leaks in the workplace requires periodic maintenance to ensure proper operation. The frequency with which this routine maintenance is required depends on the environment. The following table is intended to serve as a general guideline for routine maintenance. The conditions in your particular application, as well as your organization’s maintenance policies, will ultimately determine the best routine maintenance schedule for your equipment. Routine Visual Checks

Items to check
Condition / status when operating properly

Check for power and proper operation
Unit should be outputting a 7.52 mA signal when the oxygen level is at 20.9%. The LCD digital display should also indicate 20.9% 02 when the oxygen is at ambient levels.

4.3.2 Recommended Routine Maintenance Schedule

Routine Visual Checks

Every 6 months

Sensor Verification with nitrogen

Every 6 months**

** The ambient oxygen level is 20.9%; therefore, under ambient conditions verification of the Air Check O2 monitor to 20.9% oxygen is easily performed. The O2 monitor only requires periodic testing with nitrogen to verify the cells response to low oxygen levels. See Section 6.2 for how to make minor adjustments.
4.4 Loss of Power Indicator
In the event the Air Check O2 monitor loses 24VDC power, the 4-20 mA analog output signal drops to 0mA. The LCD display will also display a blank screen.

4.5 Alarm Reset
It the Air Check O2 monitor is supplied with the optional alarm relays, whenever the monitors alarms are activated, the built-in alarm relays, panel mounted LED’s and optional audio horn will also activate. When the relay settings are non-latching, the alarm relays, LEDs, and horn will automatically reset. If the relay settings are latching, then a manual reset of the alarms are required. Resetting the alarms can be performed through use of the joystick or through the use of the remote reset function.
Joystick ­ You must enter the password to enter the reset function. After the password is entered and accepted, push the joystick in; (enter) to reset the alarms.
Remote Reset ­ See section1.2.7. The alarm relay board has a two-pin connector for wiring to a remote switch. When connected to a switch, this remote reset will bypass the joystick and a password will not be needed to reset the alarms.
NOTE: The oxygen levels must recover above the alarm thresholds before the horn can be reset from the remote reset switch or joystick.
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5: Air Check O2 Monitor Programming
The Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor is supplied with user selectable settings to adjust the alarm settings, 4 and 20mA output and minor sensor adjustments. The settings are arranged in menus that are accessed by moving the joystick. To access the menus a factory set password is used.
NOTE: The Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor will continuously monitor oxygen while accessing the menus. The alarm, fault relays and mA output are all active and on line while making any changes to the menus.

5.1 Joystick Operation
The Air Check O2 monitor uses a 4-position joystick with a center pushbutton for selecting menus and changing values. The joystick is programmed to standard protocol as follows:
NOTE: The joystick has a built-in delay to prevent accidental tampering of the menus. deliberate entries are required.
CAUTION: Only qualified personnel should perform programming, maintenance, and sensor verification

+ Plus

Previous

Next

– Minus
Plus ­ Pushing the joystick in this direction increases the value Minus ­ Pushing the joystick in this direction decreases the value Next ­ Pushing the joystick in this direction moves you to the next level of the menu hierarchy. Previous ­ Pushing the joystick in this direction takes you out to the last level of menu hierarchy. Enter ­ Pushing the joystick directly in the center enters the information into the microprocessor

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5.2 Program Flowchart

Oxygen 20.9%

Enter Password

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557

PassCode OK

PassCode OK

Set 4-20mA loop

Set 4mA Zero

126

Set 20mA Span
Force loop

076 Not available

NOTE: All numerical values shown are only examples and are not Factory Defaults

Set Formats

Format Relay 1

Format Relay 2

Format Fault Relay

Normal Invert Normal Invert Normal Invert

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PassCode OK

Set Alarm Threshold
Polarity

Set Alarm 1 Polarity

Set Alarm 2 Polarity

Set Audio Alarm Polarity

Set Latching

Set Latching Relay 1

Set Latching Relay 2

Set Latching Audio

Normal Invert Normal Invert Normal Invert
Nonlatch Latch
Nonlatch Latch
Nonlatch Latch

NOTE: All numerical values shown are only examples and are not Factory Defaults

Alarm Delay

005

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PassCode OK

Zero Suppressio

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000 *

* NOTE: Zero
suppression function is not available for Oxygen

Set Alarm Thresholds

Set Relay 1 Alarm

19.5%

Set Relay 2 Alarm

18.0%

Set Alarm Hysteresis

Set Audio Alarm
Set Alarm 1 Hysteresis

Sensor Adjustment

Set Alarm 2 Hysteresis
Set Audio Alarm
Hysteresis
Set sensor span

19.5% 0.0%
0.0%

NOTE: All numerical values shown are only examples and are Not Factory Defaults

0.0%

055

Set sensor zero

Not Available **
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PassCode OK

Manage Passwords

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Enter New User
Password

Enter minimum of 2
characters

Enable User Password
Reset User Password

Enabled
Disabled
Reset to Factory Default

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The Air Check Oxygen monitor is supplied with a factory set password to prevent unauthorized access
to the menus. The Password is 557. The following explains how to enter the password.
1. Push the joystick once to the right. Enter Password will scroll on the first line of the digital display. The second line will still display the current oxygen level.
..Enter password… 20.9 %
2. Push the joystick again once more to the right to enter the input screen. The letter A will appear and flash.
A 20.9%
NOTE: The display has characters that start with A through Z and 0 through 9. Pushing the joystick up or down will permit you to scroll through the alphanumeric characters.
3. Push the joystick up or down to enter the first digit. The display is an alphanumeric display and toggles from A through Z followed by 0 to 9. The character to be entered will flash.
5 20.9%
4. Push the joystick again to the right to select the second entry. Push the joystick up or down to select the second digit. The character being entered will flash and the first character entered will remain lit. 55 20.9%
5. Push the joystick again to the right to select the third entry. Push the joystick up or down to select the third and final digit. The character being entered will flash and the first and second characters entered will remain lit. You are now ready to enter the 3-digit password.
557 20.9%

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6. Push the joystick in the center to enter the password. If you entered it correctly the display will scroll Password OK.
…PassCode OK…… 20.9%

NOTE: If an incorrect password has been entered, the display will indicate Password Failed. Push the joystick to the left to access the monitoring mode. From this mode you can reenter the password again.

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5.4 Changing the User Password

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The Air Check Oxygen monitor is supplied with a factory set password to prevent unauthorized access to the menus. The user can change this password and the following explains how to change the password.
1. Push the joystick down to access the Manage Passwords Menu. Manage Passwords will scroll on the first line of the digital display. The second line will still display the current oxygen level.
..Manage Passwords… 20.9%
2. Push the joystick to the right to enter the input screen. Enter New User Password will scroll on the first line of the digital display

…Enter New User Password… 20.9 %

3. Push the joystick to the right to enter the input screen. The letter A will appear and flash.

A 20.9%

NOTE: The display has characters that start with A through Z and 0 through 9. Pushing the joystick up or down will permit you to scroll through the alphanumeric characters.
4. Push the joystick up or down to enter the first digit. The display is an alphanumeric display and toggles from A through Z followed by 0 to 9. The character to be entered will flash.
2 20.9%

5. Push the joystick again to the right to select the second entry. Push the joystick up or down to select the second digit. The character being entered will flash and the first character entered will remain lit.
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6. Push the joystick again to the right to select the third entry. Push the joystick up or down to select the third and final digit. The character being entered will flash and the first and second characters entered will remain lit. You are now ready to enter the 3-digit password.
253 20.9%
7. Push the joystick in the center to enter the password. This will display the next command, Re-Enter New Password
…Re-Enter New Password… 20.9 %
8. Push the joystick to the right to enter the input screen. The letter A will appear and flash.
A 20.9%
9. Push the joystick up or down to enter the first digit. The display is an alphanumeric display and toggles from A through Z followed by 0 to 9. The character to be entered will flash.
2 20.9%
10. Push the joystick again to the right to select the second entry. Push the joystick up or down to select the second digit. The character being entered will flash and the first character entered will remain lit.
25 20.9%
11. Push the joystick again to the right to select the third entry. Push the joystick up or down to select the third and final digit. The character being entered will flash and the first and second characters entered will remain lit. You are now ready to enter the 3-digit password.
253 20.9%

12. Push the joystick in the center to enter the password. If you entered it correctly the display will scroll “New Password Entry OK”.
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…New Password Entry OK… 20.9%

NOTE: If on the second entry the password entered was different from the first, the display will take you back to the “Re-enter Password Screen”. You will need to repeat steps 2 through 11. If you do not enter the password correctly, the monitor remembers the last password that was properly input.
5.4.1 Enable User Password
This menu permits the user to activate or disable the password function on the Oxygen monitor. Push the joystick down. “Enable User Password” will scroll on the first line of the digital display
…Enable User Password… 20.9%

Push the joystick right to display the status. If enabled it will display “Enabled”

Enabled 20.9%
Push the joystick up or down to change the status. Once enabled or disabled is selected, Push the joystick in the center to enter the new status. If correctly entered the display will scroll “Enable User Password”

…Enable User Password… 20.9%

5.4.2 Reset User Password
This menu permits you to reset the password back to 557, as set at the factory.
…Reset User Password… 20.9%
Push the joystick right to display the menu, “Reset to factory Default”.
…Password Reset to factory Default… 20.9%
Push the joystick in, (like a doorbell) to reset the password back to 557. Push the joystick left 4 times to go back to the measuring mode.

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NOTE: If you lose your password please contact PureAire with your serial number or DTM number

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5.5 Entering the Menus

The Air Check O2 monitor is supplied with main menus with sub menus to adjust mA outputs, alarm relay settings, sensor adjustments and zero suppression for toxic and corrosive gas sensor cells.
5.5.1 Set 4-20mA loop
.Set 4-20mA loop.. 20.9%

This main menu will permit the adjusting of the 4mA and 20mA output from the Air Check O2 Monitor. It also provides a function that will send an actual output between 4mA and 20 mA to test any remote control and alarm system attached to the O2 monitor.
NOTE: To read the mA output, Air Check O2 monitor must either be connected to a remote PLC controller or SCADA system. You can also connect the Air Check O2 monitor to a volt meter to read the mA output. Please consult PureAire for more information.
From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following:
..Set 4mA zero… 20.9%
This is the menu at which to adjust the 4mA output being sent from the Air Check O2 Monitor.
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the 4 mA setting. The display will indicate a value between 0 and 255 counts. Pushing the joystick up increases the value and pushing the joystick down decreases the value. The 4mA output being sent from the Air Check O2 monitor will change as the number on the digital display changes. Press ENTER to accept the value.
255 20.9%
Push the joystick to the left brings you back to the pervious Main menu. The digital display will scroll the following:
…Set 4mA zero….. 20.9%

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Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Set 20mA Span will scroll.
…Set 20mA Span… 20.9%
This is the menu at which to adjust the 20mA output being sent from the Air Check O2 Monitor.
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the 20mA span setting. The display will indicate a value between 0 and 255 counts. Pushing the joystick up increases the value and pushing the joystick down decreases the value. The 20mA output being sent from the Air Check O2 monitor will change as the number on the digital display changes. Press ENTER to accept the value.
255 20.9%
Push the joystick to the left brings you back to the pervious Main menu. The digital display will scroll the following:
…Set 20mA span….. 20.9%
Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Force loop will scroll.
….Force Loop…. 20.9%
NOTE: The Force Loop function is not available on the Air Check O2 monitor. It was designed for toxic and corrosive gases.
This is the sub menu is only used on PureAire’s toxic and corrosive monitors.
…Not Available.. 20.9%

Push the joystick to the left brings you back to the pervious menu. The digital display Will scroll the following:
…Force Loop….. 20.9%

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NOTE: When adjusting the 4 mA and 20mA settings, the actual reading may quickly switch from your setting and an alternate number. This is a run time indication and is normal.

5.5.2 Set Formats
This is the menu at which to adjust the relay states for the two gas alarm relays and the individual instrument fault relay.
NOTE: The O2 system must have the relay module installed to access this menu. If no relay module is installed the display will indicate N/A, (not available)
Push the joystick down to access the next main menu, Set Formats. The display will scroll the following:
…Set Formats… 20.9%
This menu will permit the setting of the two alarm relays and the fault relay settings from normally de-energized state, Normal, to normally energized state, Inverted.
From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following:
..Format Relay 1… 20.9%
This is the menu at which to adjust the first level alarm relay state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate INVERT. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from INVERT to NORMAL. Press ENTER to accept the value.
INVERT 20.9%

NORMAL 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Formats menu. The display will scroll the following:
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..Set Formats… 20.9%

From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following:
..Format Relay 1… 20.9%
Push the joystick down to access the next main menu, Set Formats. The display will scroll the following:
… Format Relay 2.. 20.9%
This is the menu at which to adjust the second level alarm relay state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate INVERT. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from INVERT to NORMAL. Press ENTER to accept the value.
INVERT 20.9%

NORMAL 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Formats menu. The display will scroll the following:
..Set Format … 20.9%
From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following:
..Format Relay 1… 20.9%

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Push the joystick twice to select the fault relay to be adjusted. The display will scroll:

Format Fault Relay.

..Format Fault Relay… 20.9%

This is the menu at which to adjust the fault alarm relay state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate INVERT. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from INVERT to NORMAL. Press ENTER to accept the value.
INVERT 20.9%

NORMAL 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Formats menu. The display will scroll the following:
..Set Formats… 20.9
5.5.3 Set Alarm Threshold Polarity
Alarm Threshold Polarity determines if an alarm concentration is set above or below a threshold value. For example, if an alarm of 19.0% for Oxygen is selected, the Alarm Threshold Polarity must be set to Invert for the monitors alarm to activate when the reading goes below 19.0%. For toxic and corrosive gases selecting a Normal setting for the Alarm Threshold Polarity means that the system will alarm when the gas concentration exceeds, goes above, an alarm set point. This menu will permit the selection of the alarm polarity. To access this menu from the “Set Formats” menu, push the joystick down to display the Set Alarm Threshold Polarity adjustment menu. This will scroll on the digital display.
..Set Alarm Threshold Priority.. 20.9%
Push the joystick right to access the first sub menu; Set Alarm 1 Polarity will scroll on the display. This is the menu at which to adjust the first level alarm polarity state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.
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..Set Alarm 1 Polarity… 20.9%

To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate INVERT. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from INVERT to NORMAL. Press ENTER to accept the value.

INVERT 20.9%

NORMAL 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Alarm 1 Polarity menu. The display will scroll the following:
..Set Alarm Polarity.. 20.9%
Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Set Alarm 2 Polarity will scroll on the display. This is the menu at which to adjust the second level alarm polarity state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.
..Set Alarm 2 Polarity .. 20.9%
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate INVERT. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from INVERT to NORMAL. Press ENTER to accept the value.
INVERT 20.9%

NORMAL 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Relay 2 Alarm Threshold menu. The display will scroll the following:

..Set Alarm 2 Polarity.. 20.9%

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Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Set Audio Alarm Polarity will

scroll on the display. This is the menu at which to adjust the second level alarm polarity

state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.

..Set Audio Alarm Polarity… 20.9%
NOTE: The O2 system must have the audio alarm option module installed to access this menu. If this option is installed the display will indicate N/A, (not available)

NOTE: The built-in horn is designed to operate in only one alarm mode. It will activate in either a decreasing alarm or an increasing alarm mode only. The horn activation is immediate any time an alarm threshold is exceeded.

To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate INVERT. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from INVERT to NORMAL. Press ENTER to accept the value.

INVERT 20.9%

NORMAL 20.9%

AUTO 20.9%
Auto Mode – The auto mode is used when you wish the horn to activate at the same time the relays activate. In the Normal or Inverted Mode, the horn immediately activates any time the alarm thresholds are exceeded. To activate the horn when the relays activate, choose the AUTO mode.
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Audio Alarm Polarity menu. The display will scroll the following:
..Set Audio Alarm Polarity… 20.9%
5.5.4 Set Latching
This is the menu at which to adjust the relay alarm state for the two gas alarm relays and the individual instrument fault relay. The selection permits setting the relays to a
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latching or non-latching state. In a latching state, the relay will remain activated until

the user manually selects the Enter Key. In a non-latching state, the alarm relay will

automatically reset once the gas concentration has returned to 20.9% for oxygen.

NOTE: The O2 system must have the relay module installed to access this menu. If no relay module is installed the display will indicate N/A, (not available)

…Set Latching… 20.9%

This menu will permit the setting of the two alarm relays and the fault relay settings from a latching to a non latching state when they are activated.
From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following:
..Set Latching Relay 1… 20.9%
This is the menu at which to adjust the first level alarm relay state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.

To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate LATCH. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from LATCHING to NON-LATCHING. Press ENTER to accept the value.
LATCHING 20.9%

NONLATCH 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Latching menu. The display will scroll the following:
..Set Latching…. 20.9%

From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following:

..Set Latching Relay 1… 20.9%

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Push the joystick down to select the next relay to be adjusted. The display will scroll the following, Set Latching Relay 2.

..Set Latching Relay 2… 20.9%

This is the menu at which to adjust the second level alarm relay state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate LATCHING. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from LATCHING to NONLATCH. Press ENTER to accept the value.
LATCHING 20.9%

NONLATCH 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Latching menu. The display will scroll the following:
..Set Latching…. 20.9%
From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following:
..Set Latching Relay 1… 20.9%
Push the joystick twice to select the Audio Alarm relay to be adjusted. The display will scroll; Set Latching Audio Alarm.
..Set Latching Audio Alarm… 20.9%
This is the menu at which to adjust the Audio alarm relay state on the Air Check O2 Monitor.
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NOTE: The O2 system must have the audio alarm option module installed to access this menu. If this option is installed the display will indicate N/A, (not available)

To change this value, push the joystick right to display the relay state. The display will Indicate LATCHING. Pushing the joystick down will change the relay state from LATCHING to NONLATCH. Press ENTER to accept the value.

LATCH 20.9%

NONLATCH 20.9%
After entering the fault relay state, the display will default back to the Set Latching menu. The display will indicate the following:
..Set Latching…. 20.9%
5.5.5 Resetting a Latching Alarm
To reset a latching alarm relay, you must enter the password correctly and then push the joystick down to enter the reset command. The Oxygen monitor also has an internal 2-pin terminal block for connecting a remote reset switch. (See Alarm Relay board, section 1.2.7)
5.5.6 Set Alarm Delay
Push the joystick down to access the next main menu, Alarm Delay. The display will scroll the following:
…Alarm Delay… 20.9%
This is the amount of time an alarm level concentration of oxygen must be present before the instrument’s gas concentration alarm(s) will be activated. This menu will permit setting a user selected time delay for activating alarm relays 1 and 2. You can select from 0 seconds up to 255 seconds after an alarm level has been exceeded before the alarm relays to activate.
To change this value, push the joystick right to display the time screen. The display will indicate a value between 0 and 255 seconds. Pushing the joystick up increases the value
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and pushing the joystick down decreases the value. Press ENTER to accept the value.

005 20.9%

After entering the alarm delay, the display will default back to the Alarm Delay menu and the display will scroll the following:
…Alarm Delay… 20.9%
NOTE: The alarm delay is only available for alarms 1 and 2. There is no delay for the fault relay. Any system fault will immediately activate the Fault Relay.

5.5.7 Set Zero Suppression
This function not used on the Oxygen monitor. It is only used to decrease the sensitivity of selected gas sensors. Although the menu permits the changing of settings, it is totally disabled in the Oxygen monitor. The factory default is set at 000.
NOTE: This function is not available on the Air Check Oxygen monitor.
…Zero Suppression… 000
5.5.8 Set Alarm Thresholds
..Set Alarm Thresholds.. 20.9%
This main menu will permit adjusting the oxygen concentration percentage that will activate alarm levels 1 and 2. If the Audio alarm output module is installed, it will also permit setting the level at which the audio alarm will activate.
NOTE: To activate the audio alarm, the AirCheck O2 monitor must have the audio alarm option.
From this main menu, pushing the joystick to the right will select the first sub menu and the digital display will scroll the following: Set Relay 1 Alarm Threshold.
..Set Relay 1 Alarm Threshold… 20.9%

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This is the gas concentration at which the instrument’s first level alarm will be

activated. To change the displayed value, push the joystick to the right to display the

first level alarm setting. The display will indicate a value between 00.0% and 25.5%.

Pushing the joystick up increases the value and pushing the joystick down decreases the value. Press ENTER to accept the value.

19.5% 20.9%

After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Relay 1 Alarm Threshold Menu. The display will scroll the following:

..Set Relay 1 Alarm Threshold… 20.9%

Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Set Relay 2 Alarm Threshold, will scroll on the digital display.
..Set Relay 2 Alarm Threshold… 20.9%

This is the gas concentration at which the instrument’s second level alarm will be activated. To change the displayed value, push the joystick to the right to display the second level alarm setting. The display will indicate a value between 00.0% and 25.5%.

Pushing the joystick up increases the value and pushing the joystick down decreases the value. Press ENTER to accept the value.
18.0% 20.9%
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Relay 2 Alarm Threshold Menu. The display will scroll the following:

..Set Relay 2 Alarm Threshold… 20.9%

Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Set Audio Alarm Threshold, will scroll on the digital display.

..Set Audio Alarm Threshold… 20.9%

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This is the gas concentration at which the instrument’s audio alarm will be activated. To change the displayed value, push the joystick to the right to display the second level alarm setting. The display will indicate a value between 00.0% and 25.5%.

Pushing the joystick up increases the value and pushing the joystick down decreases the value. Press ENTER to accept the value.
NOTE: The O2 system must have the audio alarm option module installed to access this menu. If this option is installed the display will indicate N/A, (not available)
19.5% 20.9%
NOTE: The audio can be set into only one alarm level. You can choose between alarm level 1 or alarm level 2 or set a completely different setting.
After entering the relay state, the display will default back to the Set Audio Threshold. Menu. The display will scroll the following:
..Set Audio Alarm Threshold… 20.9%
5.5.9 Set Alarm Hysteresis
PureAire’s oxygen monitor may be used as a control system. When used to regulate oxygen levels the need of a dead band, “hysteresis” may be required for the alarm relays. This menu will permit the setting of the alarm hysteresis to a desired concentration of Oxygen. When using hysteresis, the alarm set point now becomes an average alarm setting for an action to occur. When adding the hysteresis value to the alarm set point, this then defines the alarm and dead band for an action to occur.
For example, if you require a valve to close at 14.9% oxygen level and to reopen again at 15.5% oxygen level, you will set the Alarm Threshold at 15.2% and set the hystersis value at 0.3%.
Average Alarm set point = 15.2% – Hysteresis 0.3% = 14.9%, Valve Off Average Alarm set point = 15.2% + Hysteresis 0.3% = 15.5%, Valve On

To access this menu, push the joystick down to display the Set Alarm Hysteresis menu. This will scroll on the digital display.

..Set Alarm Hysteresis… 20.9%

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Push the joystick right to access the Set Alarm 1 Hysteresis. Pushing the joystick again

to the right will display a value 0.0%, (factory default). Pushing the joystick up

increases the percentage up to a maximum value of 2.5%. Adjust the digital display

until the desired hysteresis value is selected.

0.3% 20.9%
Press ENTER to accept this value. The digital display will revert back to Set Alarm 1 Hysteresis.
..Set Alarm 1 Hysteresis… 20.9%
Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Set Alarm 2 Hysteresis will scroll on the digital display. Pushing the joystick again to the right will display a value 0.0%. Pushing the joystick up increases the percentage up to a maximum value of 2.5%. Adjust the digital display until the desired hysteresis value is selected.

..Set Alarm 2 Hysteresis… 20.9%

Press ENTER to accept this value. The digital display will revert back to Set Alarm 2 Hysteresis.
..Set Alarm 2 Hysteresis… 20.9%
Push the joystick down to access the next sub menu; Set Alarm Audio Hysteresis will scroll on the digital display. Pushing the joystick again to the right will display a value 0.0%. Pushing the joystick up increases the percentage up to a maximum value of 2.5%. Adjust the digital display until the desired hysteresis value is selected.
..Set Audio Alarm Hysteresis… 20.9%

5.5.10 Set Sensor Adjust
This menu will permit fine-tuning of the oxygen readout to a known concentration of Oxygen. It is recommended to adjust the oxygen display to ambient oxygen levels of 20.9%. To access this menu, push the joystick down to display the Sensor Adjustment menu. This will scroll on the digital display.
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NOTE: It is recommended to warm up the Air Check Oxygen monitor

for two hours before making any adjustments to the sensor.

..Sensor Adjustment… 20.9%
Push the joystick right to access the first sub menu; Set Sensor Span will scroll on the display. This is the menu that will permit fine adjustment of the ambient oxygen reading to 20.9%.
..Set Sensor Span.. 20.9%
Push the joystick right to access the sensor span. The display will indicate a value between 0 and 255 counts. Pushing the joystick up increases the counts and decreases the percent oxygen value displayed on the Air Check. Pushing the joystick down decreases the counts and increases the oxygen value displayed on the Air Check. As the counts increase and decrease the percent oxygen displayed will also increase and decrease. Adjust the digital display until 20.9% + / – 0.1% is displayed. The actual oxygen reading will fluctuate from 20.8% to 21.0%.
093 20.9%
Press ENTER to accept this value. The digital display will revert back to Set Sensor Span.
..Set Sensor Span.. 20.9%

..Sensor Adjustment.. 20.9%
Press the joystick to the left to revert back to the Sensor Adjustment menu.
NOTE: The “Set Module Zero” menu is not available for the Oxygen monitor This menu was designed for PureAire toxic and corrosive gas monitors. When selected, nothing will happen. Push the joystick Left to leave this menu.
5.5.11 Main Operation Mode
To select the main menu from any sub menu, push the joystick left until the Main Menu appears. The digital display will indicate the following:

Oxygen 20.9%

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6: Maintenance & Sensor Verification

Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance and sensor verification
6.1 Sensor Verification
The earth is a stable source of calibrated oxygen at 20.9%, therefore under ambient conditions you can perform a visual verification of the Air Check O2 monitor to verify its reading to 20.9%.. As the oxygen sensor ages over time, it may require a slight adjustment to 20.9%. The O2 monitor also requires periodic testing with nitrogen to verify the cells response to 0% oxygen, and, if needed, a slight annual adjustment of the sensor span to 20.9%.

6.2 Sensor Verification Procedure
CAUTION: Be sure to observe all safety guidelines when generating and using nitrogen.
Under ambient non-oxygen deficient environments, Air Check O2 monitor will indicate a display reading of 20.9%. As the sensor ages, the reading may decrease in value. The following procedure should be used to adjust the reading to 20.9%.

It is recommended to verify and adjust the sensor span to ambient 20.9% every 6 months.
1) Ensure that the Air Check O2 monitor is in a clean non-oxygen deficient environment. (It is also permissible to challenge the monitor to a cylinder of zero air if the monitor is in an oxygen deficient environment)

2) Enter the password. Refer to Section 5.3

3) Select the Sensor Adjust menu.
This menu will permit fine-tuning of the oxygen readout to ambient oxygen levels. It is recommended to adjust the oxygen display to ambient oxygen levels of 20.9%. To access this menu, push the joystick down to display the Sensor Adjustment menu. This will scroll on the digital display.

NOTE: It is recommended to warm up the Air Check Oxygen monitor for one hour before making any adjustments to the sensor.
..Sensor Adjustment… 20.9%

Push the joystick right to access the first sub menu; Set Sensor Span will scroll on the display. This is the menu that will permit fine adjustment of the ambient oxygen reading to 20.9%.

Push the joystick right to access the first sub menu; Set Sensor Span will scroll on the display. This is the menu that will permit fine adjustment of the ambient oxygen reading to 20.9%.

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..Set Sensor Span.. 20.9%

Push the joystick right to access the sensor span. The display will indicate a value between 0 and 255 counts. Pushing the joystick up increases the counts and decreases the percent oxygen value displayed on the Air Check. Pushing the joystick down decreases the counts and increases the oxygen value displayed on the Air Check. As the counts increase and decrease the percent oxygen displayed will also increase and decrease. Adjust the digital display until 20.9% + / – 0.2% is displayed.

093 20.9%

Press ENTER to accept this value. The digital display will revert back to Set Sensor Span.
..Set Sensor Span.. 20.9%
Press the joystick to the left to revert back to the Sensor Adjustment menu.
…Sensor adjustment.. 20.9%
6.2.1 Sensor Verification to Nitrogen PureAire recommends challenging the O2 monitor with nitrogen every 6 months. This requires completely blanketing the sensor with an atmosphere of 99.99% nitrogen inside your chamber. Expose the O2 cell to 99.99% nitrogen at a flow rate of 500 cc/min. The reading will drop off to 1% or below in less than one minute when the O2 sensor is exposed to pure N2. The system will recover to 20.9% when the nitrogen is removed. To see the exact span gas concentration the entire Air Check O2 monitor needs to be completely immersed into the span gas environment. CAUTION: For best results, the Oxygen monitor should be protected from wind and high airflow when gas calibrating with test gas.
NOTE: To see a true zero, the entire Air Check O2 monitor needs be completely immersed into a zero-oxygen environment.

6.2.2 Sensor Verification to a known concentration of Oxygen

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Note: Calibrating a low concentration oxygen sensor requires proper equipment to ensure that ambient air does not affect the calibration. It is not recommended that the end user try to calibrate the sensor unless they have the required fittings, calibration gas and have experience with calibrating low concentration sensors.
NOTE: There is no zero-adjustment needed with PureAire’ oxygen monitor. The oxygen sensor span is the only adjustment required.
6.2.3 Sensor Calibration Equipment
Sensor calibration equipment may be purchased directly from PureAire or from your specialty gas provider.

The following equipment is required to facilitate gas calibration:

Part Number

Description

94004-Fixed Rate Regulator Calibration Kit

Oxygen 103 liter cylinder, 8% Nitrogen 103 liter cylinder, 99% Fixed Rate Regulator, C-10, 0.5lt/min 2ft-/18″ID ½”OD Tubing Carrying Case

94019

Ultra Zero Grade Air 103 liter cylinder, C-10

P/N 83024 ***

KF-25 Tester

For Calibration Kit replacement items, please contact PureAire or visit www.PureAireMonitoring.com

Quantity
1 each
1 1

*** PureAire Monitoring Systems KF-25 Tester

(to purchase KF-25 tester)

PH: 888-788-8050

NOTE: This special O-ring is shipped loose.

It must be placed in the inlet before the oxygen sensor is inserted and used when calibrating the oxygen sensor cell.

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Calibration O-Ring placed in the inlet of the KF-25 tester

KF-25 Oxygen Sensor

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How to convert 4-20mA current output to a 1-5 VDC voltage output

PureAire O2 Monitor 4-20mA output

User PLC input

Attach 250-ohm resistor to the PLC or device input
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Documents / Resources

PureAire Monitoring Systems KF-25 Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor [pdf] Instruction Manual
KF-25 Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor, KF-25, Air Check O2 Deficiency Monitor, Check O2 Deficiency Monitor, Deficiency Monitor, Monitor

References

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