SCHUTZ GPD 3000 User Manual

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Page 1 User Manual GPD 3000 gas detector...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Application.....................3 Unit ppm, Vol.%..................4 Operation elements GPD 3000.............5 Gas sensor.....................6 Important Information off sensor!............6 Measurement range................7 Turning on the GPD 3000..............8 Zero point....................8 Turn light on/off..................8 Energy supply..................9 Menu functions ...................10 Open menu..................11 Activate the light...................11 Adjust alarm level.................12...
Page 3: Application
Thanks to the very simple operation of the GPD 3000, anybody may locate gas leaks without special instruction. The size and design of the GPD 3000 light make it the ideal instrument for fitters and emergency repair teams. The movable sensor head permits measurement in places difficult to reach.
Page 4: Unit Ppm, Vol
Operating manual GPD 3000 Unit ppm, Vol.% Unless mentioned otherwise, the following units refer to methane (CH Liquefied petroleum gas usually consists of more than 90% methane. The unit ppm refers to volume: 1 ppm = 1 cm 100% gas distributed in 1 m3 of surrounding air...
Page 5: Operation Elements Gpd 3000
Operating manual GPD 3000 Operation elements GPD 3000 Sensor head Schwan neck Alarm-LED On/Off switch LCD-Display Zero-point key Readiness-LED Battery compartment (on he backside) - 5 –...
Page 6: Gas Sensor
Operating manual GPD 3000 Gas sensor The sensor head contains a sensitive gas sensor, which reacts to almost all combustible gases. Calibration of the instrument is done with methane, and it calculates the corresponding values for propane and hydrogen during the calibration process.
Page 7: Measurement Range
Operating manual GPD 3000 Measurement range The GPD 3000 offers the possibility to adjust the indication for different types of gases. However, the GPD 3000 can’t be used as an analytical instrument, since it detects almost all combustible gases in the same manner.
Page 8: Turning On The Gpd 3000
Operating manual GPD 3000 Turning on the GPD 3000 As soon as you turn on the GPD 3000 with the On/Off switch, the warm- up time starts. The sensor requires this time to reach the working temperature. During the warm-up time, certain functions of the instrument are checked.
Page 9: Energy Supply
Operating manual GPD 3000 Energy supply The GPD 3000 uses to regular AA batteries. You can use batteries or rechargeable accumulators. To change the batteries or accumulators, open the battery compartment with the supplied Allen wrench. Working time is up to 10 hours.
Page 10: Menu Functions
Operating manual GPD 3000 Menu functions light sound1 alarm probe sound3 cont langua exit - 10 –...
Page 11: Open Menu
Operating manual GPD 3000 Open menu Hold down the zero point key until you hear a pulsating sound. After releasing the key, the display will show the first point of the menu. A short touch of the key will open the next point, in the order shown above.
Page 12: Adjust Alarm Level
Operating manual GPD 3000 Turn alarm sound on/off (Tone1) Setting „Off“: no alarm sound Setting „On“: alarm sound activated Long strike sound1 Short strike Short strike Alarm Long strike When reaching the adjusted alarm limit, the alarm sound is emitted with increasing frequency, depending on the gas concentration.
Page 13: Adjust Gas Type
Operating manual GPD 3000 Adjust gas type In this menu, you may adapt the indication of the instrument for a certain kind of gas. Long strike = Short strike probe Short strike C3H8 sound3 Long strike Turn readiness sound on/off (Tone3) Setting „Off“:...
Page 14: Adjust Language
Operating manual GPD 3000 Adjust language You can choose between 6 languages. When the display shows „LANGUA“, you can reach into the language menu via a long keystroke. Now the different languages are shown in the display. You can choose between them via short keystrokes. To set a selected language use a long keystroke.
Page 15: Error Message
Operating manual GPD 3000 Error message The GPD 3000 has a sensor control from software version 3.02 and above. If an error occurs, the display shows “F 30” and the red LED is on. In that case the device is not ready for operation and can be switched off.
Page 16: Practical Hints
Operating manual GPD 3000 Practical hints Surveying natural gas mains Hereafter is shown how to inspect the pipes carrying natural gas. Since methane is one of the main components of natural gas, and methane is lighter than air, the inspection should be done above the pipe.
Page 17 Operating manual GPD 3000 Surveying propane mains As opposed to methane, propane is heavier than air. For this reason, the measurement should be done under the pipe, as shown in the illustration, to obtain the best measurement results. - 17 –...
Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity
Operating manual GPD 3000 Declaration of conformity Supplier: Schütz GmbH Messtechnik Address: Im Dornschlag 6 77933 Lahr Germany Instrument type: GPD 3000 Applicable Regulation: EU – Guideline for electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EG) Applied Regulations: DIN EN 61000-6-3 Interfering transmissions in residential,...
Page 19: Inspection Sheet
Operating manual GPD 3000 Inspection sheet For testing the function and display accuracy of GPD 3000, there is an inspection sheet available. Please contact www.schuetz-messtechnik.de on the internet. Terms of use Please observe the operation manual! For correct use of this instrument, it is important to read the operating instructions.
Page 20: Liability For Function And Damages
In this case, the warranty shall be void. The instrument may not be used to evaluate a gas concentration, as its sole function is to locate gas accumulations. Accessories The following items can be ordered as accessories for the GPD 3000 Reference Designation 232.010...
Page 21: Technical Data
Operating manual GPD 3000 Technical data Dimensions: approx. 25 x 45 x 140mm Swan neck: approx.180 mm Weight: approx. 200g (including batteries) Ex - marking: see declaration of conformity Energy supply: 2x batteries type Camelion Alcaline PLUS AA (supplied) Measurement range: 0 ppm to 2,5 Vol. %...
Page 22 Operating manual GPD 3000 Delivery: GPD 3000 , plastic case, 2 batteries AA, operation manual with certificate Service: Schütz GmbH Messtechnik Im Dornschlag 6 D-77933 Lahr, Schwarzwald Tel.: +49 (0)7821 3280 100 Fax.: +49 (0)7821 3280 222 e-mail: info@schuetz-messtechnik.de International Service: Please contact: http://www.schuetz-messtechnik.de...
Page 23: Test-Report
Operating manual GPD 3000 Test-Report - 23 –...
Page 24 Operating manual GPD 3000 Schütz GmbH Messtechnik Im Dornschlag 6 77933 Lahr Tel.: +49 (0) 7821 3280 100 Fax: +49 (0) 7821 3280 222 Skype: schuetzmesstechnik e-mail: info@schuetz-messtechnik.de web: www.schuetz-messtechnik.de - 24 –...