5K-MNL-GEM5000
8 Taking readings
8.1 Preliminary checks before taking readings (best practice)
Start
Step 1
ID codes and
information
uploaded
Step 2
Analyser
has correct time
and date set
Step 3
Water trap filter is
clean and dry
Step 4
Battery has
good charge
Step 5
Gases
zeroed
Step 6
Check span
calibration
Step 7
Take readings
North America, Inc.
GEM5000 Gas Analyzer
Prior to use, it is good practice to
ensure that:
Step 1
If using LSGAM - all necessary ID
codes and information have been
uploaded from LSGAM to the
analyzer.
Step 2
The instrument has the correct
time and date set.
Step 3
The water trap filter is fitted and
is clean and dry.
Step 4
The battery has a good charge
(minimum 25% charge, even if
only a few readings are required).
Step 5
The channels CH
have been zeroed, without gas
concentration present.
Step 6
If necessary check the span
calibration with a known
concentration calibration gas.
Step 7
Take readings.
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