BW Clip Real Time
2 OR 3 YEAR H
S, CO, O
, SO
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Activate a New Detector
Zero the Sensor
1. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O
Over time and through use, the sensor baseline at zero exposure may drift from the
2. Press and hold the pushbutton until a 5 second countdown is displayed, and then
manufacturer's baseline. For optimal performance of O
continue to hold until the countdown is complete.
you zero the O
sensor once every 24 hours or when the Automatic Zero Reminder is
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3. When the countdown is complete, the LCD and LEDs turn on and then turn off. The
displayed. For all other models, BW recommends that you zero the sensor periodically.
detector performs an internal diagnostic test.
Zero Procedure
4. When the diagnostic test is successful, the alarm setpoints are displayed and the LEDs
flash.
1. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O
5. The sensor stabilization countdown is displayed. During the countdown, the detector
hazardous gas.
vibrates continuously for 20 seconds. The time required to stabilize varies depending
2. Press and hold the pushbutton until a 5 second countdown
on sensor type. When the countdown reaches 0, the LEDs flash and the audible alarm
is displayed, and then continue to hold until the countdown is
beeps.
complete.
6. The detector is in normal operating mode when the gas type and concentration are
3. When the countdown is complete, the Zero procedure begins and
displayed.
ZErO is displayed.
4. When Zero is successful, PASS and then CAL ? is displayed.
Normal Operating Mode
Press the pushbutton to calibrate, or wait for the detector to enter
When the detector is in normal operating mode, the type of gas
normal operating mode after a 5 second countdown.
detected is permanently displayed. The detected concentration of the
5. If Zero is not successful, the non-compliance LED flashes. FAIL
gas is displayed until it is disrupted by a pushbutton action, gas alarm,
and the non-compliance warning symbol are displayed. Press
or error event.
the pushbutton to acknowledge the result and return to normal
operation. The non-compliance warning symbol is displayed and
Operating Life
the non-compliance LED flashes. Perform the Zero procedure
When the detector is activated for the first time, the operating life
again. If the procedure fails again, contact BW.
countdown is displayed. Press the pushbutton to display remaining
Bump Tests
operating life.
When the detector is configured to display a bump test reminder, the bump test symbol is
90 Days or Less Remaining
displayed when a bump test is due. For best results, bump test the detector via an IntelliDoX
or MicroDock II station. Bump tests performed via an IntelliDoX or MicroDock II station are
When the operating life countdown reaches 90 days or less before
logged as bump tests. Manual bump tests are logged as unsafe gas concentrations.
expiry, the countdown display changes to days. The countdown
displays the remaining operating life in days until the countdown
Calibration
reaches 24 hours or less before expiry.
By default, BW Clip Real Time is configured to use the following calibration gas mixtures:
24 Hours or Less Remaining
H
S: 20 ppm
CO: 100 ppm
When the operating life countdown reaches 24 hours or less before
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balance N
balance N
expiry, the countdown display changes to hours, and the EXPIRY!
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You can use Fleet Manager II software via an IntelliDoX station to change a detector's
warning and non-compliance symbol are displayed.
default calibration gas mixtures. If the detector's default calibration mixtures were changed,
End of Operating Life
use the gas mixture values from Fleet Manager II to calibrate the
detector.
When the operating life countdown ends, the detector deactivates and
1. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O
detector safety functions are disabled. It is possible to retrieve event
hazardous gas.
logs for a limited time after expiry. The EXPIRY! warning and
2. Connect the calibration hose to the gas cylinder and to the intake
non-compliance symbol are displayed for up to 30 days after expiry.
inlet on the calibration cap.
Internal Diagnostic Tests
3. Press and hold the pushbutton until a 5 second countdown
is displayed, and then continue to hold until the countdown is
Activated detectors automatically perform one internal diagnostic test every 24 hours. If the
complete. The zero procedure begins and ZErO is displayed.
internal diagnostic test fails, the diagnostic fail-safe begins.
When Zero is successful, PASS is displayed.
Diagnostic Fail-Safe
4. When CAL ? is displayed, press the pushbutton to begin
1. The EXPIRY! warning and non-compliance symbol are displayed.
calibration.
2. The detector beeps and vibrates.
5. Put the calibration cap on the sensor grill.
3. The LEDs flash 2 times per second for 15 seconds.
6. When GAS ? is displayed, apply calibration gas for two minutes
4. OFF or an error code is displayed. The detector is deactivated.
at a recommended flow rate of 500 ml/min. When calibration is
It is possible to retrieve the event logs for a limited time after expiry. If you are unable to
successful, PASS is displayed and the detector returns to normal
retrieve the event logs, contact BW.
operating mode.
If calibration fails, non-compliance warning symbols are displayed. Press the pushbutton to
Alarms and Warnings
acknowledge. Repeat calibration. If it fails again, contact BW.
An alarm is initiated when the sensor is exposed to a gas concentration that exceeds alarm
setpoints. The alarm persists until the alarm gas concentration returns to an acceptable
range. Battery life decreases rapidly when the detector is in alarm condition.
Low Alarm
Audible: 1 beep per second
Visual: 1 flash per second
Vibration: 1 vibration per second
High Alarm
Audible: 2 beeps per second
Visual: 2 flashes per second
Vibration: 2 vibrations per second
SINGLE-GAS DETECTOR
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) that is free of hazardous gas.
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models, BW recommends that
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) that is free of
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:
SO
20 ppm
O
18.0 % v/v O
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2
balance N
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) that is free of
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Event Logs
Over-Limit and Under-Limit Alarms
The detector stores the last 35 events that occurred, including peak readings, bump tests,
If the gas concentration is beyond the sensor range, OL (over-limit) or
calibrations and auto zeros. Each record contains:
-OL (under-limit) is displayed.
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detector serial number, sensor type and life-remaining;
Audible: 2 beeps per second
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total number of events that have occurred;
Visual: 2 flashes per second
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event type and duration;
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alarm level(s) in ppm or %;
Vibration: 2 vibrations per second
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time elapsed since the alarm occurred in days/hours/minutes;
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duration of the alarm (minutes/seconds).
Use Fleet Manager II via an IntelliDoX or MicroDock II station to transfer event logs from the
Automatic Zero Reminder for O
detector to a computer. When logs are transferred via an IntelliDoX station, the most recent
For O
35 events are transferred. When logs are transferred via a MicroDock II station, the most
more than 24 hours have elapsed since the last successful zero
recent 10 events are transferred.
procedure was performed.
Optional Settings
Peak Readings
Use Fleet Manager II via an IntelliDoX station to enable the following optional settings for
BW Clip Real Time detectors.
The peak readings symbol is displayed when the sensor is exposed to
a gas concentration that exceeds the alarm setpoints. It is no longer
Non-compliance After Gas Exposure
displayed when more than 24 hours have passed since the last alarm,
When Non-compliance after gas exposure is enabled, the LEDs flash in an alternating
or when a successful bump test is performed via an IntelliDoX or
pattern when the sensor is exposed to a gas concentration that exceeds alarm setpoints.
MicroDock II station.
When the gas exposure is detected, the top LEDs flash. After 30 seconds, the side LEDs
Non-compliance Symbol and LED Indicators
flash. After 30 seconds, the pattern repeats until more than 24 hours have passed since the
last alarm, or when a successful bump test is performed via an IntelliDoX or MicroDock II
The non-compliance warning symbol is displayed when:
station.
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an internal diagnostic test fails;
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a bump test, calibration or zero procedure fails;
Real-time Clock Display
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a bump test or calibration is due, if enabled;
When real-time Clock Display is enabled, you can display the current
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the sensor is exposed to a gas concentration that exceeds alarm setpoints, if enabled.
time by pressing the pushbutton to Recall Events and Settings, and
The non-compliance warning symbol is no longer displayed when more than 24 hours have
then continuing to press the pushbutton until the time is displayed.
passed since the last alarm, or when a successful bump test or calibration is performed
Time may be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour clock format.
(manual calibration or via an IntelliDoX or MicroDock II station). The non-compliance
Hibernation
warning symbol is permanently displayed when the service-life countdown reaches 24 hours
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or less before expiry, and for up to 30 days after expiry.
Hibernation is a factory installed feature that is available for 24-month H
When Non-compliance after gas exposure is enabled through Fleet Manager II via
detectors. When Hibernation is activated, the operating life countdown is suspended. Use
an IntelliDoX station, the LEDs flash in an alternating pattern when the non-compliance
Hibernation to deactivate the detector for 7 days or longer, up to a maximum of 12 months.
warning symbol is displayed. When the symbol is first displayed, the top LEDs flash. After
When Hibernation is activated, all detector safety functions are disabled.
30 seconds, the side LEDs flash. After 30 seconds, the pattern repeats until the non-
Activate Hibernation via BW Clip Real Time
compliance warning symbol is no longer displayed.
Hibernation Case
NOTE: When the detector is bump tested via a MicroDock II station, an abnormal test
result may occur if non-compliance LEDs are flashing. To suspend the flashing for up to 10
1. Have ready a BW Clip Hibernation Case. To purchase a Case,
minutes, press and release the pushbutton. When the flashing stops, insert the detector and
2. Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O
perform the test. If the bump test fails, the LEDs resume flashing.
Recall Events and Settings
3. Verify that the detector is in normal operating mode.
4. Press the pushbutton to Recall Events and Settings, and then
When the detector is in normal operating mode, press the pushbutton at any time to scroll
through events and settings that are not empty or disabled through Fleet Manager II via an
IntelliDoX station. BW Clip Real Time flashes, vibrates and beeps.
While an event or setting is displayed, press the pushbutton to scroll to the next available
5. While Hib is displayed, press the pushbutton until a 5 second countdown is displayed.
event or setting. If you do not press the pushbutton, or if you have reached the last available
When the countdown is complete, the 20-second Hibernation counter is displayed.
event or setting, the detector returns to normal operation. Events and settings are displayed
6. While the Hibernation counter is displayed, place the detector into a BW Clip Real
in this order:
Time Hibernation Case and then close the case firmly. The detector enters Hibernation
1. Peak Reading, if available, and when a maximum gas exposure event has occurred
mode. All detector safety functions are disabled.
within the past 24 hours.
7. To reactivate the detector, open the case and remove the detector.
2. Time of Peak Reading, if Real-time Clock display is enabled.
Activate Hibernation through Fleet Manager II
3. Operating Life, the remaining operating life of the detector in months, days or hours.
via IntelliDoX
4. Low Alarm Setpoint
5. High Alarm Setpoint
1. Use Fleet Manager II to activate Hibernation on Insertion via an IntelliDoX station, and
6. Real-time Clock, if enabled.
then insert the detector in the configured station. The detector event logs are retrieved,
7. Firmware Version
and the detector enters Hibernation mode. All safety functions are disabled, and the
8. Next Bump Due, if enabled.
detector may be removed from the IntelliDoX station.
9. Next Calibration Due, if enabled.
2. To reactivate the detector, press and hold the pushbutton until a 5 second countdown
10. Hibernation, for 2-year H
is displayed, and then continue to hold until the LCD and LEDs turn on and off. The
detector performs a self-diagnostic test. When the test is successful, the type of gas
detected and the remaining operating life are displayed. The detector is in normal
operating mode.
3. For more information, refer to the operator manuals for the IntelliDoX station and Fleet
Manager II software version 4.2 or higher.
Models
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models only, the Automatic Zero Reminder is displayed when
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contact BW or an authorized distributor.
hazardous gas.
continue to press the pushbutton until Hib is displayed.
S and CO models only.
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S and CO
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) that is free of
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