Span Calibration
To skip the Span calibration procedure, push the p button.
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If the SPAN calibration of the combustible sensor is skipped after a successful ZERO calibration, the combustible sensor reading may be replaced with a moving display of “PLEASE WAIT” for a few moments. This is normal, and the device is fully operational once a combustible gas reading reappears. |
If no button is pushed for 30 seconds, span calibration is skipped.
Because of the different possible combinations of gases that are possible, skipping a Span calibration could advance the user to the Span calibration of another installed sensor, or back to Measuring mode.
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When calibrating a 0-2000 ppm PID sensor, use 100 ppm isobutylene balanced in air. Isobutylene calibration gas other than 100 ppm is not allowed due to long term affect on the CO sensor. |
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“SPAN CALIBRATION“ flashes SPAN calibration starts. A progress bar shows the user how much of the calibration has already been completed. |
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After the SPAN calibration is completed, the device displays either “SPAN CALIBRATION PASS” or “SPAN CALIBRATION FAIL” The device returns to Measuring mode. |
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If a sensor is nearing its end-of-life, the "PASS" display is followed by the Sensor Life indicator ©display.
| • | While the sensor is still fully functional, this warning gives the user time to plan for a replacement sensor to minimize downtime. |
| • | The © indicator blinks as the device returns to Measure mode. |
| • | After 15 seconds, the blinking stops, but the © indicator continues to display during ongoing operations as a reminder of a sensor’s pending end-of-life. |
If a span calibration fails:
| • | The Sensor Life Indicator © blinks to show a sensor has reached its end-of-life and should be replaced. |
| • | The device remains in the Sensor Life alarm condition until the p button is pressed. |
| • | After the alarm is cleared, the device enters Measure mode and the Sensor Life indicator © blinks during ongoing operations until the sensor is replaced and/or successfully calibrated. |
Span calibration can fail for reasons other than a sensor at the end of its life. If a span calibration failure occurs, verify items such as:
| • | sufficient gas remaining in the calibration cylinder |
| • | gas expiration date |
| • | integrity of calibration tubing/fittings, etc. |
Reattempt the span calibration before replacing the sensor.