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- Page 1 GasCheck 3000 & 3000IS Instrument User Manual V2.4 Ex-Ox-Tox Gasdetectie Westerdreef 5V 2152 CS Nieuw-Vennep Telefoon: 0252 620885 E-mail: info@exoxtox.nl Unrivalled Detection. Website: www.exoxtox.nl...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing your Ion Science instrument. The standard warranty of your instrument can be extended to up to five years on PhoCheck Tiger and two years on other Ion Science instruments. To receive your extended warranty, you must register your instrument online within one month of purchase ( terms and conditions apply.)
- Page 3 Ion Science Ltd Declaration of conformity GasCheck 3000 Manufacturer: Ion Science Ltd, The Way, Fowlmere, Cambridge, England. SG8 7UJ Product: GasCheck 3000 (Grey Case) Product description: a handheld micro thermal conductivity sensor used to detect gas leaks. This has been designed specifically for search and location of non-flammable gases such as helium and CFC’s.
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Page 4: Gascheck 3000Is
Ion Science Ltd Declaration of conformity GasCheck 3000IS Manufacturer: Ion Science Ltd, The Way, Fowlmere, Cambridge, England. SG8 7UJ Product: GasCheck 3000is (Black Case) (intrinsic version only) Product description: an intrinsically safe handheld micro thermal conductivity sensor designed specifically for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and for the search and location of flammable gas leaks. - Page 5 GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Contents Declaration of conformity ..........................3 GasCheck 3000 ............................. 3 GasCheck 3000IS ............................4 Statements ............................... 6 Responsibility for Use ............................ 6 Legal Notice ..............................6 Introduction ..............................7 Scope and definitions ............................. 7 Description ..............................
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Page 6: Legal Notice
It is provided "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. We reserve the right at any time and without any notice to remove, amend or vary any of the content which appears herein. -
Page 7: Description
(2) and are also given by a front panel mounted LED flasher (3) and as audible clicks from the rear panel loud speaker (6). Two versions of GasCheck 3000 are available: ... -
Page 8: Applications
Valve emission evaluation to EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) method 2.1 Leak testing of pipeline joints, gaskets, chamber windows and so forth Figure 1 – The GasCheck 3000 and 3000is Gas Check with short probe and nozzle fitted Long probe... - Page 9 GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Technical data General Operating temperature range GasCheck 3000 0 to 50 °C 32 to 122 °F. GasCheck 3000is -20 to +60 °C -4 to 140 °F. Storage temperature range -25 to 70 °C -13 to 158 °F.
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Page 10: Performance
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Technical data Performance Detector type: Dual micro-volume thermal conductivity cell Gases Detected: All gases and vapours having a different thermal conductivity to the ambient air on which it was zeroed. The larger the difference the greater the sensitivity, so that GasCheck is not highly sensitive to the gases normally found in large concentrations in the ambient air, e.g. -
Page 11: Battery Data
The GasCheck 3000 is designed for use with primary (disposable) batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries can be used for the Gas Check3000 in safe areas. There is no provision for the recharging of batteries within the GasCheck 3000 therefore please use the Ion Science charger supplied with the AAA Rechargeable Battery Pack (part No. - Page 12 GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Technical data Number of batteries required Battery type Alkaline, size AA Recommended batteries LR6 (R6) or MN1500 Average operating life see Table 2 AAA Rechargeable Battery Pack Average operating life see Table 2...
- Page 13 GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Packing list Remove all packaging materials, then open the storage case and inspect the equipment. If the storage case or any other item is damaged, notify your supplier and the carrier in writing within three days; state the Item Number and the Serial Number stamped on rear case of the GasCheck, together with your order number and your supplier’s invoice number.
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Page 14: Control Buttons
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Operation Control buttons Refer to Figure 4. Use the control keys as described below. The display symbols are described in the ‘Operation’ section of the manual. POWER (1) Press this key to switch the GasCheck on and off. - Page 15 GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Operation Gas Group Positive/Negative Positive Negative Positive R1301 Negative R134a Positive Negative Negative Negative Positive Negative Positive Positive Table 4 – Gas Groups Backlight/Contrast Nozzle/Peak hold Range Gase Zero Power Figure 4 – Control keys (layout shown for both Gas Check 3000 and 3000is Unrivalled Detection.
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Page 16: Leak Rate Indication
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Operation Display General The display is arranged to show the leak rate and other status including user changes to the settings. In normal use the upper portion of the display is used for a large size digital representation of the leak rate (see Section 4.2.2) and status information is shown as symbols (see section 4.2.3) -
Page 17: Other Display Symbols
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Operation Other display symbols Small display indicators show zeroing, nozzle fitted, peak hold, auto range and low battery voltage. This symbol appears whilst the GasCheck is zeroing then it disappears. Zeroing This symbol shows when the GasCheck leak rate is not fixed within one range. -
Page 18: Remove The Gas Check Nozzle Or Change The Probe (If Required)
WARNING: Ensure safety guidelines are adhered to when using compressed air. (Ion Science Ltd takes no responsibility for injury or damage caused by misuse of compressed air equipment Unrivalled Detection. www.ionscience.com... -
Page 19: Switch On The Gas Check
GasCheck remembers the settings on instrument power off so that the operator rarely if ever has to alter any of them. The settings for gas group, auto range, peak hold and nozzle are shown on the display. The response of GasCheck can readily be checked against an Ion Science CalCheck traceable calibration accessory. -
Page 20: Switch Off The Gascheck
Switch off the GasCheck When the GasCheck 3000 has been left for a few seconds without any key press, then press the I/O key. The GasCheck will ignore I/O presses during the instrument power up sequence and during any zeroing. -
Page 21: Inspect And Clean The Gascheck
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Maintenance Inspect and clean the GasCheck CAUTION Do not clean the probe while it is attached to the GasCheck and do not try to clean the sample hole inside the probe/nozzle fitting which leads to the detector. If you do, you can damage the GasCheck. - Page 22 If you do not, there may be a risk of fire or explosion. WARNING Use only dry cell (non-rechargeable AA) batteries or Ion Science AAA Rechargeable Battery Pack (part No. A-31117) in the GasCheck 3000is. The internal resistance of unspotted rechargeable batteries is too low to maintain a T4 safety rating.
- Page 23 1. Refer to Figure 6. Turn over the GasCheck so that the battery compartment is at the top: see detail A. 2. On the GasCheck 3000, use a small coin, screwdriver or your fingernail to press the catch (1) on the battery compartment cover (2), then pull up and remove the cover: see detail B.
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Page 24: Fault Finding
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Maintenance Fault finding Fault symptom Diagnosis Action Unit will not switch on No/dead batteries fitted Try another battery set (safely) Unit will not switch off Software locked out Remove & replace battery clip (safely) -
Page 25: Disposal
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Storage and Disposal Storage If you will store the unit for a long time, we recommend that you remove the batteries: refer to Section 5.2 Refit the GasCheck in its storage case and store in dry, cool conditions. Unpack as described in Section 3. -
Page 26: Spares
- specifying gas, leak rate and pressure -AAA Rechargeable Battery Pack A-31117 Calibration Ion Science offers a calibration service including issue of traceable certification to National Standards. Refurbish program Ion Science offers a refurbish service for all customer repairs. Unrivalled Detection. -
Page 27: Service
Ion Science Ltd Instrument warranty and service Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 2 years on the GasCheck 3000 & 3000IS when registering your instrument via our website: www.ionscience.com/instrument-registration To receive your Extended Warranty, you need to register within one month of purchase (Terms and Conditions apply). -
Page 28: Manual Log
GASCHECK 3000 & 3000IS MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Manual log Manual Version Amendment Date updated Instrument PC Software Firmware GasCheck 3000 Gas Table updated 16/7/08 3000- V0.48 & 3000is V1.8 3000is- V4.16 GasCheck 3000 Log added to back of 9/1/09 3000- V0.48...
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