Calibration Procedure Crowcon Xgard Gas Detectors - 5720273 - 01

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TITLE: CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, CROWCON XGARD GAS DETECTORS
1.0 Purpose:
This procedure is to detail the work instructions required to calibrate the Crowcon Xgard H2S and
HC gas detectors.
2.0 Scope:
This procedure shall be followed to calibrate the Crowcon Xgard H2S (Type 1) gas detectors and HC
(Type 5) gas detectors.
Manufacturer (Crowcon) recommends the detectors be gas tested at least every 6 months (STEM 2
Maintenance) and re-calibrated as necessary. This procedure therefore details the work
instructions required to perform the calibration.
3.0 Definitions:
3.1 DVM: Digital Volt Meter
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3.2 LEL: Lower Explosive Limit
3.3 ppm: Parts per million
4.0 Responsibilities:
4.1 People
4.1.1 Design Engineer:
To provide the procedure to perform the required modification.
4.1.2 Project Manager

To review and approve the procedure.
4.1.3 Electrical Technician

To understand, perform the calibration on the detectors as needed.
4.1.4 Maintenance Supervisor

To verify that the routine maintenance has properly been executed.
Do not disclose, use or reproduce without written approval from Schlumberger.
Warning: The controlled source document of this document is stored within the Product Data Management (PDM) System Any paper version of
this document is uncontrolled and should be compared with the source document at time of use to ensure it is up-to-date.
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5.0 Procedure:
5.1 Qualification Requirements:

5.1 Qualified Electrical Technician having knowledge on EN 60079-17:2008 standard.
5.2 Personnel Requirements:

5.2.1 Electrical Technician
5.2.2 Maintenance Supervisor
5.3 Equipment and/or Business System Requirements:
5.3.1 Equipment required for calibrating the gas detectors.
SLB P/N Description Qty Supplier

KIT, CALIBRATION, XGARD GAS DETECTORS,
101177432 1.0 PPCS
34L H2S AND CH4 GAS CAN
Note:
The above mentioned parts can be ordered via SWPS as M&S by order from PPCS.
The kit consists of the following components:
Item Manufacturer’s
Description Manufacturer Qty
No. Part Number
Calibration Adaptor for Xgard Gas
1 Crowcon C03005 1
Detector
H2S Gas Can + Regulator:
Calibration Gas: 25ppm Hydrogen
2 Crowcon CRWS0004 1
Sulphide (H2S) Balance Air, 34L
Can, Type 2AL
Regulator 0.5L/min with 2 ft Clear CRWS1002 +
3 Crowcon 1
Tube fits type 2AL CRWS1004
CH4 Gas Can + Regulator:
Calibration Gas: 2.5% vol (50% LEL)
4 Crowcon CRWS0082 1
Methane (CH4) Balance Air, 34L
Can, Type 7HP
Regulator 0.5L/min with 2 ft Clear CRWS1001 +
5 Crowcon 1
Tube fits type 7HP CRWS1003
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5.3.2 Tools required to perform calibration of the gas detectors.
• Small cross-head screwdriver

• Digital Volt Meter (DVM)
• Allen key
Warning
1. All maintenance should be performed in accordance with EN 60079-17:2008 by qualified

service personnel.
2. Ensure local regulations and site procedures are followed.
3. Never attempt to open the detector or junction box when flammable gas is present.
4. Ensure the associated control panel is inhibited to prevent false alarms.
5.4 Calibration of Xgard H 2S (Type 1) gas detectors
5.4.1 Slacken the grub-screw on the lid of the detector then unscrew the lid by turning in
an anti-clockwise direction.
Figure 1: Location of the grub-screw on the gas detector
Note:
Glass reinforced Nylon junction boxes do not include a grub screw.
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5.4.2 Check there is a minimum of 8V DC on the “+” and “–” terminals of the detector.
Figure 2: Terminals to check the DC voltage input
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5.4.3 Allow the detector to stabilize. Manufacturer recommends a minimum 1hour of

stabilizing time for the gas detectors from the instant they were turned ON.
5.4.4 Connect a digital volt meter (DVM) to test points TP1 and TP2 on the amplifier PCB,
the DVM should be set to the dc mV range.
5.4.5 Zeroing the Detector

Ensure you are in clean air, free from combustible and toxic gases. Adjust the “ZERO”
pot on the amplifier until the DVM reads 40mV.
Figure 3: Zeroing the Type 1 detector
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5.4.6 Install the Calibration Adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005) to the detector.
Figure 4: Calibration Adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005)
Figure 5: Install the calibration adapter to the gas detector

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5.4.7 Connect the 2ft clear tube (Crowcon P/N CRWS1004) to the 0.5L/min flow regulator
Crowcon P/N CRWS1002). Then connect the regulator to H2S the gas can (Crowcon
P/N CRWS0004).
Figure 6: H2S gas bottle-regulator assembly
Note:
It is recommended that the needle valve of the regulator is left slightly in its ‘Open’
position while making the initial connection to the gas bottle. Once you see the
gas coming out from the other end of the tube fully close the needle valve. This
prevents any chances of air getting inside the cylinder and affecting the gas
concentration.
5.4.8 Connect the loose end of the 2ft clear tube (Crowcon P/N CRWS1004) to either of the
nipples on the calibration adapter.
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5.4.9 Calibrating the Detector

Apply calibration gas to the detector at a flow rate of 0.5 – 1 liter per minute via flow
adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005). Allow the gas reading to stabilize and adjust the
“CAL” pot until the DVM reads 120 mV.
Figure 7: Calibrating the H2S detector
5.4.10 Remove the gas and allow the sensor to stabilize then re-check the zero setting.
Close the junction box ensuring it is securely tightened then tighten the grub-screw.
The detector is now calibrated and operational.
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5.5 Calibration of Xgard CH 4 (Type 5) gas detectors
5.5.1 Slacken the grub-screw on the lid of the detector then unscrew the lid by turning in
an anti-clockwise direction.
Figure 8: Location of the grub-screw on the gas detector
5.5.2 Measure the voltage across the “+” and “–” terminals of the detector and check a
minimum supply of 10V DC is present.
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Figure 9: Terminals to check the DC voltage input
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5.5.3 Allow the detector to stabilize. Manufacturer recommends a minimum 1hour of

stabilizing time for the gas detectors from the instant they were turned ON.
5.5.4 Balancing the Pellistors

Before calibrating the detector, the pellistors must be balanced. To do this, remove
the PCB cover and connect a digital volt meter (DVM) to test points TP3 and TP4. The
DVM should be set to the DC mV range and the potentiometer marked “VR3” should
be adjusted until the DVM reads 0.00mV.
Figure 10: Location of Test Points TP3 & TP4 and the potentiometer VR3 Schlumberger Private
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Figure 11: Measuring voltage across test points TP3 & TP4
5.5.5 Zeroing the Detector

Connect the DVM to test points TP1 and TP2 on the amplifier PCB. Ensure you are in
clean air, free from combustible and toxic gases. Adjust the “ZERO” pot on the
amplifier until the DVM reads 40mV. Check that the control equipment display reads
zero.
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Figure 12: Zeroing the Type 5 detector
5.5.6 Install the Calibration Adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005) to the detector.
Figure 13: Calibration Adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005)

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Figure 14: Install the calibration adapter to the gas detector
5.5.7 Connect the 2ft clear tube (Crowcon P/N CRWS1003) to the 0.5L/min flow regulator
Crowcon P/N CRWS1001). Then connect the regulator to CH4 gas can (Crowcon P/N
CRWS0082).
Figure 15: CH4 gas bottle-regulator assembly

Note:
It is recommended that the needle valve of the regulator is left slightly in its ‘Open’
position while making the initial connection to the gas bottle. Once you see the
gas coming out from the other end of the tube fully close the needle valve. This
prevents any chances of air getting inside the cylinder and affecting the gas
concentration.
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5.5.8 Connect the loose end of the 2ft clear tube (Crowcon P/N CRWS1003) to either of the
nipples on the calibration adapter.
5.5.9 Calibrating the Detector

Apply calibration gas to the detector at a flow rate of 0.5 – 1 liter per minute via flow
adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005). Allow the gas reading to stabilize and adjust the
“CAL” pot until the DVM reads 120 mV.
Figure 16: Calibrating the CH4 detector
5.5.10 Remove the gas and allow the sensor to stabilize then re-check the zero setting.
Close the junction box ensuring it is securely tightened then tighten the grub-screw.
The detector is now calibrated and operational.
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5.6 Documentation and Retention:

5.6.1 This Procedure shall be reviewed for its continuing use, five years (maximum) from
the date of release.
5.6.2 Documents generated by this Procedure shall have a continuing use review period no
longer than 5 years from their date of release
6.0 Applicable References

6.1 Normative References
N/A
6.2 Informative References

N/A
7.0 Required Approvals:

N/A

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3.1 DVM: Digital Volt Meter

4.1.2 Project Manager

4.1.3 Electrical Technician

4.1.4 Maintenance Supervisor

Do not disclose, use or reproduce without written approval from Schlumberger.

5.1 Qualification Requirements:

5.2 Personnel Requirements:

5.2.2 Maintenance Supervisor

5.3 Equipment and/or Business System Requirements:

5.3.1 Equipment required for calibrating the gas detectors.

SLB P/N Description Qty Supplier

The kit consists of the following components:

Do not disclose, use or reproduce without written approval from Schlumberger.

5.3.2 Tools required to perform calibration of the gas detectors.

• Small cross-head screwdriver

1. All maintenance should be performed in accordance with EN 60079-17:2008 by qualified

5.4 Calibration of Xgard H 2S (Type 1) gas detectors

Figure 1: Location of the grub-screw on the gas detector

Do not disclose, use or reproduce without written approval from Schlumberger.

Figure 2: Terminals to check the DC voltage input

Do not disclose, use or reproduce without written approval from Schlumberger.

5.4.3 Allow the detector to stabilize. Manufacturer recommends a minimum 1hour of

5.4.5 Zeroing the Detector

Figure 3: Zeroing the Type 1 detector

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Figure 4: Calibration Adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005)

Figure 5: Install the calibration adapter to the gas detector

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5.4.9 Calibrating the Detector

The detector is now calibrated and operational.

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5.5 Calibration of Xgard CH 4 (Type 5) gas detectors

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Figure 9: Terminals to check the DC voltage input

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5.5.3 Allow the detector to stabilize. Manufacturer recommends a minimum 1hour of

5.5.4 Balancing the Pellistors

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5.5.5 Zeroing the Detector

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Figure 13: Calibration Adaptor (Crowcon P/N C03005)

Figure 14: Install the calibration adapter to the gas detector

Figure 15: CH4 gas bottle-regulator assembly

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5.5.9 Calibrating the Detector

The detector is now calibrated and operational.

Do not disclose, use or reproduce without written approval from Schlumberger.

5.6 Documentation and Retention:

6.0 Applicable References

6.2 Informative References

7.0 Required Approvals:

Do not disclose, use or reproduce without written approval from Schlumberger.

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