14.6 Software dongles for EC sensors
14.6.1 Installing software dongles
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Polytron
8100 EC-specific:
1. Switch off power to the instrument or declassify the area
according to the local regulations.
2. Loosen set-screw and unscrew lid from instrument.
3. Insert the dongle with the Dräger logo facing upwards in
the slot of the PCB unit, See figure D on the fold-out page.
4. Place the PCB unit back cover and close the instrument
(see "Closing the instrument", page 14).
14.6.2 Deactivating dongles
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Polytron
8100 EC-specific:
This function deactivates a SW dongle to safely remove the
dongle or if the dongle is faulty.
A dongle can only be reactivated by cycling the power to the
instrument.
1. Select Settings > Instrument > SW dongle and the
dongle to be deactivated and confirm.
2. Select Deactivation func. The selected dongle is
deactivated.
14.7 Sensor settings Polytron
14.7.1 Sensor test
This function is only active if the sensor test or diagnostics
dongle is installed. If the sensor does not pass the self-test, a
warning or fault message is issued.
Setting periodic sensor test
This function periodically initiates the sensor self-test. The
instrument routinely checks the sensor for proper function.
1. Select Settings > Sensor > Set sensor test and confirm.
2. Select Enable or Disable and confirm.
Starting sensor test manually
This function starts a singular sensor test.
1. Select Settings > Sensor > Sensor test and confirm.
2. Select Start sensor test and confirm.
3. Select Confirm
The test result is displayed.
14.7.2 Gas settings
Setting gas settings
This function sets the gas type, measuring range and units of
measurement. Only certain sensors support these settings.
1. Select Settings > Sensor > Gas setting and confirm.
The current measured gas is displayed.
2. Select a measured gas from the list and confirm.
The current unit of measurement is displayed.
3. Select the unit of measurement from the list and confirm.
The current full scale deflection is displayed.
Dräger Polytron
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8100 EC
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8000 Series
Sensor settings Polytron
4. For certain EC sensors only: Set the full scale deflection
and confirm.
The new full scale deflection is displayed.
5. Select Next and confirm.
An overview of the new gas settings is displayed.
6. After review, select Back to menu or Confirm.
Back to menu
Confirm
14.8 Sensor settings Polytron
8310 IR
14.8.1 Sensor type
This function defines the sensor type installed.
1. Select Settings > Sensor > Sensor type and confirm.
2. Select the sensor type and confirm.
14.8.2 Gas settings
This function sets the unit of measurement.
For LC sensors, this function also sets the full scale
deflection.
1. Select Settings > Sensor > Gas setting and confirm.
2. Select the unit of measurement from the list and confirm.
For DQ sensors and DSIR:
An overview of the new gas settings is displayed.
Continue with step 4.
For LC sensors:
The current full scale deflection is displayed. Continue
with step 3.
3. Set the full scale deflection and confirm (only for LC
sensors).
An overview of the new gas settings is displayed.
4. After review, select Back to menu or Confirm.
Back to menu
Confirm
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8xx0
Select Back to menu for leav-
ing the function without
changes and confirm with
[OK].
Select Confirm to accept the
settings and confirm with
[OK].
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8200 CAT /
Select Back to menu for leav-
ing the function without
changes and confirm with
[OK].
Select Confirm to accept the
settings and confirm with
[OK].
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