SENSIT Technologies VMD Istruzioni operative

851 Transport Drive • Valparaiso, IN 46383 (USA)
Phone: 219.465.2700 • www.GasLeakSensors.com
SET-UP & OPERATING INSRUCTION MANUAL
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION�������������������������������������������������������� 5
SPECIFICATION ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................6
EXPLANATION OF PPM/M ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
INSTALLATION���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
INSTALL VMD INSTRUMENT ...................................................................................................8
INSTALL TABLET COMPUTER ...................................................................................................10
GETAC TABLET CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................11
USER INTERFACE������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
DESCRIPTION OF INTERFACE BUTTONS..................................................................................13
USER SETUP TAB ...................................................................................................................15
OPERATION AND USE����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
CALIBRATION ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
ADVANCED CALIBRATION ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
PLOTTING SURVEYS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19
CONVERTING TO .KML AND EXPORTING...............................................................................19
PAIRING A PMD ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20
IMPORTING CALIBRATION DATA INTO SCAL �������������������������������������������������������� 21
EXPORT DATA FROM TABLET TO REMOVABLE MEDIA................................................................21
IMPORT DATA INTO SCAL ......................................................................................................21
PAIRING BLUETOOTH CONNECTION�������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
GETACT T800 TABLET ............................................................................................................22
ADVANTECH TABLET .............................................................................................................24
NOTES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25
WARRANTY�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
⚠ NOTICE: This safety symbol is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
⚠ WARNING: Disassembly and maintenance is forbidden in explosive atmosphere.
⚠ WARNING: Follow the manual instructions and testing methods.
⚠ WARNING: Any disassembly or repair of the instrument must be done by a factory certified
technician.
⚠ WARNING: Clean lenses prior to each use with a lint free or microfiber cloth for best results.
⚠ WARNING: When not in use refer to transport position recommendation to prevent potential
damage.
⚠ WARNING: While the VMD is weather resistant, it is recommended to remove the instrument
and store it in the vehicle when necessary to avoid prolonged exposure to extreme
weather (i.e. heavy rain or snow).
⚠ DANGER: Use extreme caution when monitoring the tablet computer when driving. Rely on the
audible alarm instead of any visual indication while driving. Any adjustment should
be made only when the vehicle is safely stopped and away from traffic.

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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
STANDARD PARTS (INCLUDED)
360-00481 VMD Bluetooth antenna
360-00482 Tablet Bluetooth antenna
385-00159 Tablet Bluetooth antenna extension cable
(right angle)
330-00097 Tablet Bluetooth antenna clamp
360-00471 Tablet GPS antenna
385-00114 VMD power harness assembly
385-00160 Tablet vehicle power supply
360-00586 Tablet dock
882-00092-SN Calibration cell
(with mounting arm & thumbscrew)
882-00137 Extra power harness cover
360-00430 5A automotive fuse for power harness
STANDARD MOUNTING KIT (VMD)
870-00052 Mounting kit (includes parts below)
330-00078 Hitch pins
360-00426 Jam bolt
360-00427 L-bracket
360-00428 VMD bar bracket
360-00429 Hitch stabilizer
ACCESSORIES
870-00076 VMD shield
870-00105 VMD all-terrain shield
ALL-TERRAIN MOUNTING KIT (VMD)
870-00106 All-terrain mounting kit (includes parts below)
330-00078 Hitch pins
360-00426 Jam bolt
360-00429 Hitch stabilizer
360-00580 VMD all-terrain bar bracket
360-00581 VMD all-terrain L bracket
MOUNTING KIT (TABLET)
870-00074 Mounting kit (includes parts below)
360-00473 Base w/ 2” Ball & Clamps
360-00474 Arm
360-00475 Plate (VESA 75)

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PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
The SENSIT VMD®is a vehicle-mounted natural gas leak survey instrument. It uses IR Absorption
Spectroscopy technology for extremely accurate and consistent readings that are entirely methane specific.
The SENSIT VMD®uses an open-path system, which consists of 2 modules that are mounted on a bar.
One half emits a light source, which travels through the pace between the modules into the other half
which receives the signal. The amount of natural gas (methane) in the path affects how much of the light
source is absorbed, which is translated into a parts-per-million-per-meter (ppm/m) reading.
The entire assembly is mounted to the front of a vehicle on a large L-bracket, which is received by a 2”
hitch. The SENSIT VMD®is powered by a single cable coming from the battery of the vehicle, and can be
removed easily to allow for very fast and simple removal and storage of the instrument. The data it gathers
is sent via Bluetooth to a rugged tablet computer in the cab of the vehicle. The user is shown readings in
real time (at a rate of one reading every 200ms), on a very easy to read graphical interface.
The SENSIT VMD®, in addition to using Bluetooth communication, also utilizes a built-in GPS module
in the tablet. Combined with the software’s logging capabilities, the user can map a survey directly into
Google Earth, to see a detailed map of the survey with a breadcrumb trail of the path driven and readings
found.

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SPECIFICATION
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
Sensitivity: 0.1 ppm/meter methane at a max speed of 25mph
Measurement Range: 1.0 to 1000 ppm/meter
Display Range: Automatic
Accuracy: ±10%
Alarms: Audible with adjustable set point
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
System Voltage: 10-16 VDC
System Power Requirements: 84 watts max @ 12 VDC
VMD Size: 4 ft. to 8 ft. path length (5 ft. Standard)
Tablet Weight: 1.94lbs (0.88kg)
Tablet Size: 8.93” x 5.94” x 0.94” (227 x 151 x 24mm)
VMD Weather Resistance: IP54
Tablet Weather Resistance: IP65
Operating Temperature Range: -20˚F to 122˚F
Operating Humidity Range: 5 to 100% relative humidity
Installation Time: < 2 hours (typical)

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EXPLANATION OF PPM/M
The SENSIT VMD®displays its readings in parts per million per meter. This is a representation of the
average gas concentration over 1 meter, or roughly 3.3 feet. Many types of IR and laser based technology
in the industry uses this standard. For implementations that are not fixed point, and have a variable path
length, the unit used is ppmm (parts per million meter). The difference being that the reading would be
a factor of the total distance of the path length, which can change as the size of the gas plume changes.
In the case of the VMD, the path length is fixed at slightly more than 1m, which is taken into account in
the software, and we therefore say the reading is “per meter”, meaning over the total length, since it never
changes.
However, this reading is still essentially an average. For example, consider the following images:
On the left, there is a natural gas plume with a concentration of 40ppm, spanning 0.5m. On the right,
there is a plume with a concentration of 80ppm, spanning 0.25m. Both of these scenarios will yield the
same reading of 20ppm/m. The plume on the right is double the concentration, but half the distance,
meaning the average concentration over the path length will remain the same.

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INSTALLATION
INSTALL VMD INSTRUMENT
1. Install a 2” front-mount hitch on the front of the vehicle. If a bolt on hitch cannot be sourced, a local
welding shop should be able to mount one for you as pictured below.
2. Insert the short end of the L-bracket into the hitch with the long side facing up. There are several adjust-
ment holes for distance in and out from the bumper. Insert the pin and install and tighten the hitch
stabilizer. The hitch stabilizer tightens the L-bracket to the hitch, and therefore the frame of the vehicle.
This ensures that no extra vibrations are transferred to the VMD.

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3. Ensure that the jam bolt is backed out from the bracket that is mounted to the VMD. Slide the VMD
and mounting bracket over the L-bracket, low-
er the VMD to the desired position, and in-
sert the pin. Tighten the jam bolt. It is recom-
mended to use an anti-seize compound on
the jam bolt.
4. Install the power harness assembly.
a. Route the power harness through the
grill and engine compartment to the
battery. The harness is 10ft long and
should have some slack left over.
b. The battery end of the power harness has two exposed wires, red for the positive terminal of the
battery and black for negative. Secure these wires to the battery. One method is to use crimp-on
ring terminals that can then be bolted to the battery terminals.
c. Plug in the power connector to the VMD.
d. It is recommended to use dielectric grease on all connections to prevent corrosion.

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INSTALL TABLET COMPUTER
There are various methods for mounting the tablet computer. There is not a universal mounting system that
will fit all vehicles, and therefore Sensit does not provide a full tablet mounting solution. What is provided
is a ball-joint bracket and mounting arm. The ball-joint and mounting arm can be attached to the back of
the tablet with the provided hardware. The arm can then be secured to a pole that is mounted in the cab
of the vehicle (not provided). On an ATV or utility vehicle application, there will usually be a roll bar or
other similar structure that the arm can be attached to.
Alternatively, after market computer/tablet mounts are available from a variety of vendors. Most commonly,
these will use an arm or adjustable pole that will bolt to the front-passenger seat mounting points. This can
either be the full solution (which will mount to the tablet) or can sometimes be used in conjunction with the
provided ball-joint and arm.
If you need assistance with this, contact SENSIT Technologies.
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