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  • Page 1 GEM5000 Gas Analyser Operating Manual Geotechnical Instruments (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 2 GEM5000 gas analyser ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GEM5000 gas analyser Table of contents MANUAL GUIDELINES ..................6 INTRODUCTION ....................7 3.0 THE GEM5000 GAS ANALYSER ................13 GEM5000 OPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ........15 GEM5000 INSTRUMENT FEATURES ..............18 GENERAL OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ............21 OPERATOR SETTINGS ..................27...
  • Page 4 GEM5000 gas analyser TAKING READINGS ..................40 CALIBRATION ....................54 10.0 PROBLEM SOLVING ..................62 11.0 EVENT LOG ....................63 12.0 SERVICE ...................... 64 13.0 WARRANTY POLICY ..................65 14.0 SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION ............66 15.0 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS ............ 68 16.0...
  • Page 5 GEM5000 gas analyser 17.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ................104 ©...

  • Page 6: Manual Guidelines

    GEM5000 gas analyser Manual guidelines Document history Issued Issue Change Issue Reason for Change Date Control ID Hazard warnings and safety symbols Warning Notes ©...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    GEM5000 gas analyser Introduction Safety instructions Warning ©...
  • Page 8 GEM5000 gas analyser Instructions for safe use For ATEX and IECEx the 5000 series of gas analysers are certified to Hazardous Area Classification II 2G Ex ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = -10ºC to +50ºC) • • • • •...
  • Page 9 GEM5000 gas analyser For CSA (Canada) the 5000 series of gas analysers are certified to Hazardous Area Classification CLASS 2258 03 Ex ib IIA: ≤ ≤ For CSA (USA) the 5000 series of gas analysers are certified to Hazardous Area...
  • Page 10 GEM5000 gas analyser MCERTS (applied for) • • • • Declaration of conformity Products • • • ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Certification body Notified body number Address SIRA certificate number ©...
  • Page 11 GEM5000 gas analyser Standards applied IECEx Certification body Notified body number Address IECEx certificate number Standards applied CSA (Canada and USA) Certification body Address CSA Certificate number Standards applied ©...
  • Page 12 GEM5000 gas analyser EMC Directive 2004/108/EC ©...

  • Page 13: The Gem5000 Gas Analyser

    GEM5000 gas analyser 3.0 The GEM5000 gas analyser The GEM5000 Benefits: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Features: • • • •...
  • Page 14 GEM5000 gas analyser GEM5000 standard product Reference: ©...

  • Page 15: Gem5000 Optional Products And Accessories

    GEM5000 gas analyser GEM5000 optional products and accessories Optional products 4.1.1 Pitot tube (optional) 4.1.2 Orifice plate (optional) 4.1.3 Temperature probe (optional) 4.1.4 Anemometer (optional) ©...
  • Page 16 GEM5000 gas analyser 4.1.5 S filter (optional) 4.1.6 Gas analyser manager – GAM (optional) Features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 17 GEM5000 gas analyser Instrument accessory products Description Order Code ©...

  • Page 18: Gem5000 Instrument Features

    GEM5000 gas analyser 5.0 GEM5000 instrument features Physical characteristics of the instrument panel Front view: Reference: Back view: Reference: ©...
  • Page 19 GEM5000 gas analyser Analyser features and keys Feature Function ©...
  • Page 20 GEM5000 gas analyser Instrument connection points Top view: Ref: Connection Point: Function: ©...

  • Page 21: General Operational Instructions

    GEM5000 gas analyser General operational instructions Switching the instrument on 6.1.1 Power on self-test • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 22 GEM5000 gas analyser Instrument status icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery charge state Battery charge state Pump status Pump stalled GPS signal strength GPS failure Analyser Health Check Language ©...
  • Page 23 GEM5000 gas analyser Instrument LED power states Changing between parameters Entering data Text: Numeric data: ©...
  • Page 24 GEM5000 gas analyser Instrument main gas read screen Storage Battery/charging Warning ©...
  • Page 25 GEM5000 gas analyser Power supply front and back drawing: 3-4 hours 6.10 Cleaning instructions 6.11 Memory ©...
  • Page 26 GEM5000 gas analyser 6.12 Warning and error codes ©...

  • Page 27: Operator Settings

    GEM5000 gas analyser Operator settings Menu key Device settings 7.2.1 Date and time ©...
  • Page 28 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.2.2 Bluetooth ©...
  • Page 29 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.2.3 Device information Legacy 7.2.4 Diagnostics ©...
  • Page 30 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.2.5 Navigation (optional) ©...
  • Page 31 GEM5000 gas analyser User settings 7.3.1 Operating language ©...
  • Page 32 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.3.2 Units of measurement ©...
  • Page 33 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.3.3 Select by route/group (requires GAM) 7.3.4 Adjust backlight < ©...
  • Page 34 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.3.5 Adjust volume < 7.3.6 Technician login ©...
  • Page 35 GEM5000 gas analyser Operation settings 7.4.1 Timers ©...
  • Page 36 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.4.2 Gas Check ©...
  • Page 37 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.4.3 View data ©...
  • Page 38 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.4.4 Set alarms ©...
  • Page 39 GEM5000 gas analyser 7.4.5 Adjust flow fail < Exit menu ©...

  • Page 40: Taking Readings

    GEM5000 gas analyser Taking readings Preliminary checks before taking readings (best practice) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 ©...
  • Page 41 GEM5000 gas analyser Warning Good practice • • • • • • • • • • • • Update site data Special action ©...
  • Page 42 GEM5000 gas analyser Action Function GEM analyser in GA mode ©...
  • Page 43 GEM5000 gas analyser The gas flow measurement screen • • • • • • • • How to use an anemometer (optional) ©...
  • Page 44 GEM5000 gas analyser For example: Pipe OD Pipe ID Wall Thickness Example to show anemometer fitting into the sample point: Anemometer Anemometer Anemometer Anemometer Thumb Screw Thumb Screw Thumb Screw Thumb Screw Conical Fitting Conical Fitting Conical Fitting Conical Fitting...
  • Page 45 GEM5000 gas analyser Instructions for use: Anemometer cleaning instructions: General handling tips: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 46 GEM5000 gas analyser 8.7 How to use a pitot tube (optional) Fitting a pitot tube to the analyser: ©...
  • Page 47 GEM5000 gas analyser How to use an H S filter (optional) 8.8.1 Cross gas effects on chemical cells CO measurement GEM5000 Interfering Gas Chemical 0 / ~300* <1 Cell (H2 compensated <4 /~300* -20 to +5 <60 <4 <-25 <0.2 8.8.2...
  • Page 48 GEM5000 gas analyser S filter: Instructions for use: Standard Water Trap and Sample Tubing Cut the Water Sample Sample Trap Tubing Tubing Gas Port Sample Connector Point Modified Water Trap and Sample Tubing with H S Filter Insert Filter ©...
  • Page 49 GEM5000 gas analyser Fitting a pitot tube to a sample point when using an H S filter: ©...
  • Page 50 GEM5000 gas analyser How to use a temperature probe (optional) Instructions for use: ©...
  • Page 51 GEM5000 gas analyser 8.10 How to identify a borehole using the GPS feature (optional) Screen navigation: Warning ©...
  • Page 52 GEM5000 gas analyser ©...
  • Page 53 GEM5000 gas analyser 8.11 Taking gas and flow measurement If using GAM Select or Add Select Technician Select Set up GAM & Instrument Borehole Id and Air Purge START ID if required or soft-key UPLOAD to warm up press the ‘Enter’...

  • Page 54: Calibration

    GEM5000 gas analyser Calibration Calibration introduction Zero: Span: Frequency of calibration – best practice • • • • • ©...
  • Page 55 GEM5000 gas analyser Calibration gases • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Calibration gas Mixture 1 Mixture 2 Mixture 3 Warning ©...
  • Page 56 GEM5000 gas analyser Calibration set-up Warning Exhaust port Warning Calibration equipment ©...
  • Page 57 GEM5000 gas analyser • • • • • • • • Gas analyser Calibration processes – best practice ©...
  • Page 58 GEM5000 gas analyser 9.7.1 Check zeros – zero using air Switch on the Main Gas Read instrument and Select key 2 Operation Settings START Screen select the complete the ‘Gas Check’ screen ‘Menu’ key instrument warm up. Select Disconnect all Select key 1 Select ‘Zero with Air’...
  • Page 59 GEM5000 gas analyser 9.7.2 Check zeros – zero using N ©...
  • Page 60 GEM5000 gas analyser 9.7.3 Calibration (Check Spans) – mixtures 1, 2 & 3 ©...
  • Page 61 GEM5000 gas analyser Restore to factory Calibration history 9.10 Calibration summary ©...

  • Page 62: Problem Solving

    GEM5000 gas analyser 10.0 Problem solving 10.1 Warning and error display Warnings displayed: ©...

  • Page 63: Event Log

    GEM5000 gas analyser 11.0 Event log Event Description Event Data Cold Start 0=Manual, 1=RS232 Manufacturers Calibration Service over-due warning Return to Factory settings 0=Manual, 1=RS232 Successful User zero CH4 Readings before and After Successful User span CH4 Target Value, Readings before and After...

  • Page 64: Service

    GEM5000 gas analyser 12.0 Service 6 months Warning User serviceable parts: light grey ©...

  • Page 65: Warranty Policy

    GEM5000 gas analyser 13.0 Warranty policy 3 years ©...

  • Page 66: Sample Certificate Of Calibration

    GEM5000 gas analyser 14.0 Sample certificate of calibration ©...
  • Page 67 GEM5000 gas analyser ©...

  • Page 68: Important Notice To All Customers

    GEM5000 gas analyser 15.0 Important notice to all customers WEEE COMPLIANT Our Producer Registration Number is WEEE/NYN680 ©...

  • Page 69: Appendices - Safety Instructions

    GEM5000 gas analyser 16.0 Appendices – safety instructions 16.1 Instructions for safe use – Italian language Istruzioni per la sicurezza Avvertenza Gli analizzatori di gas della serie 5000 sono certificati con riferimento alla classificazione delle aree pericolose secondo ATEX e IECEx.
  • Page 70 GEM5000 gas analyser • • • Non caricare, ricaricare o aprire in un’atmosfera potenzialmente esplosiva. In aree pericolose, utilizzare solo la “sonda di temperatura GF5.2” con il connettore Connettore C (Uo=10V,lo=5mA,Po=50mW,Ci=0,Li=0,Co=100uF,Lo=1000mH), Connettore B (Uo=5V,lo=6mA,Po=7mW,Ci=0,Li=0,Co=100uF,Lo=1000mH) ALIMENTAZIONI MASSIME NON PERICOLOSE: Connettore A - Um=6V Connettore B - Um=10,1V •...
  • Page 71 GEM5000 gas analyser Gli analizzatori di gas della serie 5000 sono certificati con riferimento alla classificazione delle aree pericolose secondo CSA (USA) CLASSE 2258 83 AEx ib IIA ≤ ≤ MCERTS • • • • ©...
  • Page 72 GEM5000 gas analyser Batteria e ricarica Avvertenza Istruzioni per la pulizia Prassi ottimali per rilevare le letture Avvertenza ©...
  • Page 73 GEM5000 gas analyser Prassi ottimali • • • • • • • • Taratura Avvertenza Luce di scarico Avvertenza Manutenzione ©...
  • Page 74 GEM5000 gas analyser Avvertenza Parti riparabili dall’utente: grigio chiaro Dichiarazione di conformità – Italiano Prodotti • • • Direttiva ATEX 94/9/CE Organismo di certificazione Numero dell’organismo notificato ©...
  • Page 75 GEM5000 gas analyser Indirizzo N° certificazione SIRA Norme applicate IECEx Organismo di certificazione Numero dell’organismo notificato Indirizzo N° certificazione IECEx Norme applicate CSA (Canada e USA) Organismo di certificazione Indirizzo N° certificazione CSA Norme applicate ©...
  • Page 76 GEM5000 gas analyser Direttiva EMC 2004/108/CE Firmato ©...
  • Page 77 GEM5000 gas analyser 16.2 Instructions for safe use – German language Sicherheitsvorschriften Warnhinweise Für ATEX und IECEx sind die Gasanalysatoren der 5000er Serie für den Einsatz in explosionsgefährdeten Bereichen zertifiziert. II 2G EX ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = -10°C bis +50°C) Vorschriften zur sicheren Verwendung - Deutsch •...
  • Page 78 GEM5000 gas analyser • • In einer explosionsgefährdeten Atmosphäre nicht laden, wieder aufladen oder öffnen. In einem explosionsgefährdeten Bereich nur „Temperaturfühler GF5.2“ in Anschluss B verwenden. Anschluss C (Uo=10 V, lo=5 mA, Po=50 mW, Ci=0, Li=0, Co=100 uF, Lo=1000 mH), Anschluss B (Uo=5 V, lo=6 mA, Po=7 mW, Ci=0, Li=0, Co=100 uF, Lo=1000 mH) MAXIMALE VERSORGUNG IN NICHT EXPLOSIONSGEFÄHRDETEN BEREICHEN:...
  • Page 79 GEM5000 gas analyser Für CSA (USA) sind die Gasanalysatoren der 5000er Serie für den Einsatz in explosionsgefährdeten Bereichen zertifiziert. KLASSE 2258 83 AEx ib IIA ≤ ≤ MCERTS • • • • ©...
  • Page 80 GEM5000 gas analyser Akku und Aufladen Warnhinweise Reinigungsanweisungen Good Practice beim Ablesen Warnhinweise ©...
  • Page 81 GEM5000 gas analyser Good Practice • • • • • • • • Kalibrieren Warnhinweise Austrittsöffnung Warnhinweise ©...
  • Page 82 GEM5000 gas analyser Wartung Warnhinweise Teile, die durch den Benutzer gewartet werden können: leicht grau ©...
  • Page 83 GEM5000 gas analyser Konformitätserklärung - Deutsch Produkte • • • ATEX-Richtlinie 94/9/EG Zertifizierungsstelle Nummer der benannten Stelle Adresse SIRA Bescheinigungsnummer Angewendete Normen IECEx Zertifizierungsstelle Nummer benannten Stelle Adresse IECEx Bescheinigungsnummer Angewendete Normen ©...
  • Page 84 GEM5000 gas analyser CSA (Kanada und USA) Zertifizierungsstelle Adresse Bescheinigungsnummer ©...
  • Page 85 GEM5000 gas analyser EMC Richtlinie 2004/108/EG ©...
  • Page 86 GEM5000 gas analyser 16.3 Instructions for safe use – French language Instructions concernant la sécurité Avertissement Dans le cadre des certifications ATEX et IECEx, l'analyseur de gaz de la série 5000 est certifié pour la catégorie zone dangereuse. II 2G Ex ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = -10ºC à...
  • Page 87 GEM5000 gas analyser • • Ne pas charger, recharger ni ouvrir en atmosphère potentiellement explosive. Dans une zone dangereuse, utiliser exclusivement la sonde de température GF5.2 branchée dans le connecteur B. Connecteur C (Uo=10 V, lo=5 mA, Po=50 mW, Ci=0, Li=0, Co=100 uF, Lo=1 000...
  • Page 88 GEM5000 gas analyser Pour CSA (États-Unis), l'analyseur de gaz de la série 5000 est certifié pour la catégorie zone dangereuse CLASSE 2258 83 AEx ib IIA ≤ ≤ MCERTS • • • • ©...
  • Page 89 GEM5000 gas analyser Batterie et mise en charge Avertissement Instructions de nettoyage ©...
  • Page 90 GEM5000 gas analyser Bonnes pratiques lors des mesures Avertissement Bonnes pratiques • • • • • • • • Étalonnage Avertissement Orifice d'évacuation Avertissement ©...
  • Page 91 GEM5000 gas analyser Entretien Avertissement Composants pouvant faire l'objet d'un entretien par l'utilisateur : gris clair. ©...
  • Page 92 GEM5000 gas analyser Déclaration de conformité – English Language [Français] Produits • • • ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Certification body Numéro d'organisme notifié Adresse Numéro de certificat SIRA Normes appliquées IECEx Organisme de certification Numéro d'organisme notifié Adresse Numéro de certificat IECEx Normes appliquées...
  • Page 93 GEM5000 gas analyser CSA (Canada et États-Unis) Organisme de certification Adresse Numéro de certificat CSA Normes appliquées Directive CEM 2004/108/CEE ©...
  • Page 94 GEM5000 gas analyser ©...
  • Page 95 GEM5000 gas analyser 16.4 Instructions for safe use – Spanish language Instrucciones de seguridad Advertencia En cuanto a las directivas ATEX e IECEx, la serie 5000 de analizadores de gas ha recibido la certificación de clasificación de área peligrosa II 2G Ex ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = de -10 ºC a +50 ºC)
  • Page 96 GEM5000 gas analyser • • No cargar, recargar o abrir en lugares en los que exista riesgo de explosión. En áreas peligrosas, utilice solo la "sonda de temperatura GF5.2" en el conector B. Conector C (Uo=10 V, lo=5 mA, Po=50 mW, Ci=0, Li=0, Co=100 uF, Lo=1000 mH), Conector B (Uo=5 V, lo=6 mA, Po=7 mW, Ci=0, Li=0, Co=100 uF, Lo=1000 mH) SUMINISTROS MÁXIMOS NO PELIGROSOS:...
  • Page 97 GEM5000 gas analyser Con respecto a la CSA (EE. UU.), la serie 5000 de analizadores de gas cuenta con la certificación de clasificación de área peligrosa CLASE 2258 83 AEx ib IIA ≤≤ MCERTS • • • • ©...
  • Page 98 GEM5000 gas analyser Batería y carga Advertencia Instrucciones de limpieza Consejos de utilidad para efectuar lecturas Advertencia ©...
  • Page 99 GEM5000 gas analyser Consejos de utilidad • • • • • • • • Calibrado Advertencia Orificios de escape Advertencia Mantenimiento ©...
  • Page 100 GEM5000 gas analyser Advertencia Mantenimiento realizable por el usuario: gris claro ©...
  • Page 101 GEM5000 gas analyser Declaración de conformidad (español) Productos • • • Directiva ATEX 94/9/CE Organismo de certificación Número de organismo notificado Dirección Número de certificado SIRA Normas aplicadas IECEx Organismo de certificación Número de organismo notificado Dirección Número de certificado...
  • Page 102 GEM5000 gas analyser CSA (Canadá y EE. UU.) Organismo de certificación Dirección Número de certificado CSA Normas aplicadas ©...
  • Page 103 GEM5000 gas analyser Directiva CEM 2004/108/CEE ©...
  • Page 104 GEM5000 gas analyser 17.0 Glossary of terms 5000 series Accu-Flo Analyser error messages Analyser warning Anemometer probe ATEX certification Auxiliary channel Backlight Barometric pressure Borehole Calibration Calibration record Chemical cells ©...
  • Page 105 GEM5000 gas analyser Clean air purge Download Dual beam infrared absorption Event log Exhaust port Exhaust tube Factory settings Firmware Flow measurement Flow port Gas Analyser Manager ©...
  • Page 106 GEM5000 gas analyser Gas channels Gas velocity General warnings S filter Hydro-carbons In-line water filter LCD display Main Gas Read Screen Material data sheet MCERTS certification Memory ©...
  • Page 107 GEM5000 gas analyser Operating language Pump Relative pressure Relative pressure transducer Residual N Sample tube Span Span multi gas Technician ID Temperature probe Update site data ©...
  • Page 108 GEM5000 gas analyser Upload Volume flow rate Warm-up self-test Warranty Water trap Zero Zero transducers ©...

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