Specifications

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Monitor Overview and
Optional System
Products
The Protege ZM is a portable clip-on one (1) gas disposable monitor that is operated
with a single button and has a two (2) year life span (typical). Comes with a non-field
replaceable lithium-ion battery, filter and sensor already installed and ready for use.
Gas indication displays via a direct reading backlit LCD, multiple bright LEDs, a loud
audible alarm and a vibratory alarm. The monitor includes a downloadable data log
for twenty-five (25) events and records denoting exposures, calibrations, and gas
values.
The personal gas detection monitor is designed for monitoring the atmosphere for
potentially hazardous levels of gases. Select from three (3) types: Hydrogen Sulfide
(H
2
S), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Oxygen (O
2
) enrichment or depletion. Table 7
lists their available options.
Caution: Use caution when changing alarm set points. Confirm these levels with your
company safety officer.
Warning: Do not use IR communications when an explosive atmosphere may be
present.
Optional products for the monitor include: a Test Station, as well as, an IR Connect,
more specifically:
• The Protege ZM Test Station (portable and stationary models) are available for
performing automatic Bump Testing and Calibration. It features a USB Pen Drive,
IR Communication Ports, Pressure Gage, Power LED, Pass/Fail Test LEDs, four
(4) monitor Bump/Calibration Ports, AC/DC Charging Port, Exhaust Port and Gas
Bottle Port, and Protege ZM Test Station Software. The USB Pen Drive allows the
monitor’s data log to be downloaded.The Test Station Software allows accessing
event and record logs, and managing Gas Expiration Dates, Gas Bottle
Concentrations, Hibernation and other aspects critical to personal monitoring. The
Test Stations are intended for indoor use and are supplied fully assembled.
Table 7 Available Monitor Options
ITEM
HIBERNATE
MODE OPTION
FACTORY DEFAULT
ALARM SET POINTS*
Oxygen (O
2
) No Low=19.5%
High=23.5%
Hydrogen Sulfide (H
2
S) Yes Low=10PPM
High=15PPM
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Yes Low=35PPM
High=200PPM
* Customer may change these set points using the IR Connect after
delivery. To display the monitor alarm set points, press the button on
the front of the monitor. Also, set points may be ordered with custom
values from the factory.