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Instrument User Manual V2.4R
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  • Page 1 GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Register your instrument online to receive your extended Warranty. Unrivaled Gas Detection. Ionscience.com/usa...
  • Page 2 Register your instrument online for extended warranty Thank you for purchasing your ION Science instrument. The standard warranty of your instrument can be extended to up to two years. To receive your extended warranty, you must register your instrument online within one month of purchase ( terms and conditions apply.)
  • Page 3: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of conformity The EU Authorised Representative of the manufacturer Ion Science limited has sole responsibility, on the date this product accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market, the product conforms to all technical and regulatory requirements of the...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Contents EU Declaration of conformity ..............................3 Statements ..................................... 5 Safety ........................................5 Quality Assurance ....................................5 Responsibility of use....................................5 Disposal ......................................... 5 Calibration Facility ....................................5 Legal Notice ......................................5 Instrument description................................6 Packing list .....................................
  • Page 5: Statements

    "as is" and without any representation, term, condition or warranty of any kind, either express or implied. To the extent permitted by law, ION Science shall not be liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of this manual.
  • Page 6: Instrument Description

    All GasCheck G models have an easy to use graphical interface with an intuitive keypad allowing simple function selection and adjustment. The GasCheck G is a range of instruments that can be upgraded to add features without the need to be returned to the supplier and without having to modify the internal firmware.
  • Page 7: Packing List

    Item Description Check GasCheck G instrument with short probe and nozzle fitted Long probe Box spanner used to change probes Spare battery clip...
  • Page 8: How Gascheck G Works

    6 times faster. The GasCheck G contains a heated thermistor bead that transmits heat to a block of material that remains at a constant temperature. As air passes through the detector chamber a constant amount of heat passes from the bead to the block.
  • Page 9: Replacing Batteries

    The battery holder can be reconnected to the GasCheck G by firmly pressing the two halves of the PP3 clip together. Care should be taken to ensure the polarity is correct, see the PP3 Battery holder diagram (right).
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Getting started The Keypad All GasCheck G models have the same keypads, the following section explains the general functionality of each key:- ESCAPE This key is used to return the display to the Use the UP key to scroll through...
  • Page 11: Instrument Main Menu

    Instrument main menu Once the GasCheck G has run through its 'Start up' routine it will display its normal 'Running screen' used when locating gas leaks. Before using the instrument the various settings should be set and adjusted to suit the application.
  • Page 12: Running Screen

    Sensitivity GasCheck G has three (3) sensitivity levels, X100 (times one hundred) is most sensitive, X10 (times ten) is mid range and X1 (times one) is least sensitive. See the sensitivity of various gases on the table under ‘Functions (continues), Gas Selection’.
  • Page 13: Functions

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Functions The GasCheck G instruments have a variation of functionality, each of the functions listed below has a number to the right of the heading that indicates which function is included within each model:-...
  • Page 14: Battery Selection

    'ENTER' key, the 'trash can' symbol will flash, continue holding the 'ENTER' key until the data is deleted. Press the 'Esc' key to exit to the Main menu. Units GasCheck G instruments have the capability of displaying detected readings in a variety of units; ppm, cc/sec, mg/m and g/yr.
  • Page 15: Gas Selection

    1 & 2 The GasCheck G instrument can be upgraded using a simple upgrade code. This facility allows GasCheck G to be upgraded instantly by the user in the field. The table below shows the various features within each model Unrivaled Gas Detection.
  • Page 16 GasCheck G model To upgrade a GasCheck G simply purchase an upgrade code from ION Science Inc, enter the 12 digit number in the upgrade screen using the UP, DOWN, ENTER and Esc keys. Once all 12 digits are entered correctly the instrument will automatically switch off.
  • Page 17: Using Gascheck G

    Ensure the instrument is on the X100 (times one hundred) range while on the main running screen. Use the UP and DOWN key to adjust between sensitivity ranges. X100 is most sensitive, X1 is the least sensitive. Gas leaks tend to occur at pneumatic joints or welded seams, hold the GasCheck G at a 45 angle to the object being tested and drag the probe along the seam or joint at a rate of approximately 25mm per second.
  • Page 18: Probe Options

    Ensure safety guidelines are adhered to when using compressed air. (ION Science Inc takes no responsibility for injury or damage caused by misuse of compressed air equipment) Unrivaled Gas Detection.
  • Page 19: Detecting Leaks

    Avoid touching the brass sensor block with fingers. • GasCheck G can detect changes in Humidity and Carbon dioxide, therefore avoid breathing on the probe. • The thin white tube that covers the inner probe should not be removed, this tube ensures a 1mm gap is maintained between the probe and the surface being tested.
  • Page 20: Calibration

    ' units then the instrument must be calibrated using a 5000 ppm Helium concentration. If the GasCheck G is used to detect leaks measured using 'cc/sec' units then the instrument must be calibrated using a 0.0005 cc/sec (5 E-4) Helium leak.
  • Page 21: Calibration Procedure Using 'Cc/Sec' Units

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Avoid bending the inner probe as this will affect the GasCheck G's accuracy. GasCheck G can detect changes in Humidity and Carbon dioxide, therefore avoid breathing on the probe. Avoid pressurizing the sample bag as this will cause significant errors in reading.
  • Page 22: Instrument Specifications

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Instrument specifications Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C 32 to 122 °F Storage temperature -25 to 70 °C -13 to 158 °F Instrument case Polyurethane Dimensions L.390 x W.60 x H.50 mm L15.35” x W2.35” x 2.0 “...
  • Page 23 GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Accessory Item Number CalCheck A-21500 (specifying gas, leak rate and pressure) 0.0005 cc/sec Helium A-21500 Calibration kit Unrivaled Gas Detection. ionscience.com/usa Page 23 of 26...
  • Page 24: Instrument Warranty And Service

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Instrument warranty and service Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 2 years on the GasCheck G when registering your instrument via our website: www.ionscience.com/usa To receive your Extended Warranty, you need to register within one month of purchase (Terms and Conditions apply).
  • Page 25: Contact Details

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Contact details UK Head Office US Corporate HQ German Office Ion Science Ltd Ion Science Inc Ion Science Messtechnik GMBH The Hive, Butts Lane 4153 Bluebonnet Drive, Stafford Laubach 30 Fowlmere Texas Metmann-Neandertal Cambridgeshire...
  • Page 26: Manual Log

    GasCheck G Instrument User Manual V2.4R Manual log Manual Version Amendment Date updated Instrument PC Software Firmware GasCheck G V1.4 Gas Table Update 16/7/08 V1.31 GasCheck G V1.5 Instrument Update 22/8/08 V1.31 GasCheck G V1.6 BSEN 61326 – 1997 to BSEN 23/9/08 V1.31...

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