
6
QUICK START GUIDE
1. Remove the instrument and rechargeable battery pack from the carrying case. If the battery
pack is not installed, install the battery into the instrument by sliding it in place, and install
the screws.
2. Press and hold the Abutton until the instrument powers on. The LED bars will illuminate
and the SENSIT logo will be shown on the display.
3. In clean air, allow the instrument to go through the startup sequence, warmup, and Autozero.
This typically takes 45 seconds or less but can take up to 5 minutes.
4. Anautomaticowblocktestmaybepromptedduringstartup.Ifso,placeyourngerover
the inlet at the end of the inlet and wait until the test passes. This should happen within 5
seconds.Ifowblockcannotbeachievedmakesurethelterisinstalledtightontheinlet
capandreplacetheO-ringonthelter,contactSENSIT Technologies for assistance.
Iftheautomaticowblocktestisnotpromptedduringstartup,performthistestafterthe
Autozero is complete and the work display is shown.
FLOW BLOCKED
will be displayed.
NOTE: If any FAIL messages occur during the Autozero, ensure that the instrument is in clear
air, and attempt the zero again by pressing and holding the Cbutton until
AUTOZERO
is shown on the display. Contact SENSIT Technologies if the instrument cannot pass the
Autozero.
4. The work display will be shown with the gas reading. Once this is shown with no fail
messages,andaowblockcheckhasbeensuccessful,youarereadytousetheinstrument.
5. Following federal, state, municipal, and/or company procedures, conduct the leak
investigation, survey, or other procedures as needed. See the Operation and Use and
Quick Menu Test Modes sections in the instruction manual for detailed information.
6. If the source of an odor or known leak needs to be pinpointed, use the
TICK
feature. To
enable, press and release the Bbutton to enter the
QUICK
MENU
. Press and release the
Bbutton again to enable
TICK
.
An audible ticking sound will be heard. Move the end of the probe or tubing towards the
area suspected of leakage. As you get closer to the source, the tick rate will increase. Press
and release the Bbutton or roll back the thumb wheel to decrease the tick. Press and
release the Abutton to deactivate.
7. To zero out very small levels of gas, press and hold the Cbutton until
AUTOZERO
is
shown on the display. This should only be done to set the instrument zero to your working
environment,(e.g.tozerooutasmalllevelofCOonastreetwithheavyvehicletrafc).The
instrument will not allow a zero if unsafe levels of gas are present and will show a fail message.
Note: If the PMD2 is set to show absolute readings instead of relative, performing an
Autozero will not zero the instrument to 0ppm.
8. When your investigation is complete, press and hold the Abutton until the instrument
displays
POWER OFF SHUTDOWN.