INTRODUCTION

DEVICE BRIEF OVERVIEW

POLI MP400T is a multi-gas detector that make use of different sensors to simultaneously detect
and quantify concentrations of oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO),
hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and hydrocarbons (especially methane CH4) in ambient environment or
inline flow by use of diffusion and pumped gas access modes.
Upon switching on the device enters NORMAL GAS TESTING mode whereby it indicates
instantaneous gas values, with an option of other values such as STEL (Short Term Exposure
Limit),

M-D (Man-Down) Alarm feature notifies nearby workers if the machine handler/user is
incapacitated.
POLI MP400T has up to six months of continuous data logging

CALIBRATION
POLI MP400T has various calibration options that allow users to maintain the accuracy and
reliability of the machine over time as the sensors age or are exposed to harsh conditions.
Calibration Options
Fresh Air, Multi Span, Single Zero, Single Span, Bump Test and Set Span Value
Fresh Air Calibration
 This a basic calibration method where the device is exposed to clean fresh air.
 It is a quick and easy way to ensure the sensors are functioning properly.
 It sets the oxygen sensor to 20.9% and resets other gas sensors to their default zero
values.
Multi-span Calibration
 This is a more comprehensive calibration procedure that adjusts the sensitivity of all
sensors simultaneously.
 It involves exposing the device to known concentrations of the target gases allowing the
sensors to calibrate to those values.
Bump Test Calibration
 Bump Test quickly checks that the gas sensors and alarms are functioning properly.
  It involves briefly exposing the device to a known concentration of test gases to verify
the readings and alarms.
 Bump tests are a fast way to confirm the device is ready for use without a full calibration.
NB. When the device fails a multiple Bump Tests then a Multi-span Calibration must be
done.
Single Zero Calibration
 This allows the user to zero out or reset the reading for a single gas sensor.
 It is useful if one sensor is drifting or showing an offset from the true zero value.
Single Span Calibration
 Similar to Single Zero Calibration, this calibrates the sensitivity of a single gas sensor.
Calibration Default Settings
O2(%) CO2(ppm) CO(ppm) H2S(ppm) %LEL
Set Span 18.0 5000 60 15.0 50
Value
Select     
Sensor
Single Span  × × × ×
Single Zero  ×

MEASUREMENT
Measurement function allows user to select the type/s gas to be measured and setting the
preferred unit of measurement for each measured gas.
Measurement Options
i. Enable/Disable – Select the gases to be measured by the device.
ii. Gas unit – Select the unit of measurement for the measured gases.
Measurement Default Settings
O2 CO2 CO H2S LEL
Enable/Disable     
Gas Unit % ppm Ppm Ppm %

ALARM

Alarm Options
Alarms are used to notify user of gas concentration considered hazardous or unsafe as per alarm
input settings.
i. High Alarm – Set upper limit gas concentration values
ii. Low Alarm – Set lower limit gas concentration values
iii. STEL Alarm – Set
iv. TWA Alarm –
v. Alarm Device –
vi. Heartbeat Light –
vii. M-D On/Off –
viii. M-D Warn Time –
ix. M-D Thresh –
x. M-D Tmotionless –
Alarm Default Settings
O2(%) CO2(ppm) CO(ppm) H2S(ppm) %LEL
High Alarm 23.5 5000 200 20.0 20
Low Alarm 19.5 2000 35 10.0 10
STEL Alarm 30000 100 15.0
TWA Alarm 5000 35 10
FSG Procedure 20.8 – 21.0 - <35 <10
Limits

Alarm Device LED Buzzer Vibrator

  
HeartBeat Val (sec)
Light 0
M-D 0n/Off Off On Vertical Off Horizontal Off
 × × ×
M-D WarnTime Val(sec)
0
M-D Thresh Low Medium High
(Sensitivity)  × ×
M-D Motionless Val(sec)
30

SO2(ppm) NO(ppm) NH3(ppm)

High Alarm
Low Alarm
STEL Alarm
TWA Alarm
FSG Procedure <2 <25
 Limits
Alarm Device LED Buzzer Vibrator
  
HeartBeat Val (sec)
Light 0
M-D 0n/Off Off On Vertical Off
 × ×
M-D WarnTime Val(sec)
0
M-D Thresh Low Medium High
(Sensitivity)  × ×
M-D Motionless Val(sec)
30

DATALOGGING
Datalog Options
i. Clear All – Delete all the previously saved data from machine memory
ii. Interval – Set the value for the time space between successive data loggings.
iii. Sensor Select – Activate or deactivate data logging on preferred gas sensors.

Datalog Default Settings

O2(%) CO2(ppm) CO(ppm) H2S(ppm) %LEL
Select Sensor     
Interval Val(sec)
60

MONITOR SETUP OPTIONS

i. LCD Contrast – Set the preferred value to increase or decrease screen contrast.
ii. Pump Speed – Select pump speed mode, from low to high.
iii. Pump Stall – Switch pump on or off to alternate between Pumped and Diffusion modes.
iv. Temp. Unit – Select unit of measurement for temperature.
v. Language – Select LCD display language.
vi. Back Light Mode – Select LCD Backlight mode.
vii. LCD Auto Flip – Select LCD Auto Flip mode.
viii. Policy Check – Select among: Must Bump, Must Calib, Bump due, Calib due. If Must
bump and Must Calib are selected, the other two will be inactivated.
ix. RTC Clock Setup – Set time and date

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

OPERATING PROCEDURES

TRAINING AND COMPETENCY

DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING

CONCLUSION