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Model 5100-02-IT Combustible Gas Sensor Module
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5. CALIBRATION
5.1 CALIBRATION FREQUENCY
The manufacturer specifies that sensor modules must be calibrated every 180 days. Periodic functional tests are
advisable for critical applications and hostile environments.
The sensor module microprocessor software includes high level self checking algorithms which provide continuous
sensor diagnostic and self adjustment. Users may elect to increase calibration periods based on low drift
experience during the first two calibration periods.
5.2
CALIBRATION PREPARATION
Calibration of the sensor is accomplished by simple menu based steps and application of span gas.
NOTE
If an error is made during any stage of the calibration process, hold the magnet stick at the
Switch 1 for 10 seconds. A scrolling display will indicate “Operate Mode” and the sensor module
will exit the calibration activity and return to normal operating mode. The calibration procedure
can then be restarted.
Calibration must be performed only when the area is known to be clear of combustible gas. If necessary, use a
portable instrument to confirm that there is no background combustible gas.
For compliance with Factory Mutual (FM) Approvals, the Sierra Monitor Model 1200-26, 1250-01, 1256-01, 1260 -
02 and 1260-42 are the FM Approved calibration gas delivery devices. Use Model 5358-01 Calibration Adapter or
Model 5360-00 Gas Delivery Fitting.
5.2.1 CALIBRATION GAS DELIVERY METHODS
Calibration gas can be delivered to the sensors via the following delivery devices:
Model 5358-01: Calibration Adapter - use with portable calibrators. See Fig 5-1.
Model 5360-00: Calibration Gas Delivery fitting - permanently installed fitting
which allows tubing to be run to a convenient delivery location.
5.2.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Table 5-1 shows the step by step process of the calibration procedure.
The procedures requires that the menu “keys” be activated using the magnet
stick. Each key press steps through the process of setting the zero value for
clean air and then setting the span value.
At each of these steps, apply calibration gas of the value corresponding to the
setting accepted on the sensor module display.
5.2.3 SENSOR EXPOSURE TO GAS
Calibration gas must be delivered to the sensor using the flow rate and duration listed in below:
Model Gas Flow Period
5100-02-IT Combustible 100-300 cc/min Until Stable (minimum 3 minutes.)
NOTE:
Following calibration, the module counts down for 300 seconds. During this time the module is updating its internal memory and it
is very important that its power not be interrupted
Figure 5-1
Model 5358-01 Calibration Adapter