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The combustion chamber is a flameproof assembly and must not be opened in the presence of a flammable atmosphere. • PPM Gasurveyor 500 instruments are certified as EEx iad IIC T4 (-20 o C < Tamb < 50 o C). BAS01ATEX2292 II 2 G.
REVISION RECORD Date Pages Description Of Change Issue 1 New Handbook 03.06.99 Issue 2 Handbook revised to 18.05.01 reflect updated instrument options and features. Issue 3 Handbook revised to 22.03.02 incorporate effect of CR 2272 and CR 2288. Issue 4 Handbook revised to 01.05.02 incorporate effect of...
CONTENTS COPYRIGHT ..............i LIABILITY ..............i MODIFICATION NOTICES ........... i SOFTWARE ..............i DISPOSAL ADVICE ............i SAFETY ................ ii AREAS OF USE ............ii STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSIT ...... ii REVISION RECORD ........iii INTRODUCTION ........... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ......3 Ranges of Operation ............
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Construction ..............8 Batteries ................ 9 Disposable Alkaline (LR20) Dry Cell Batteries ..9 Rechargeable Battery Pack ........9 Filters ................10 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ........10 Before Use Checks ............. 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....13 Modes of Operation ............
INTRODUCTION The PPM Gasurveyor 500 is a two button instrument designed to measure Parts Per Million, Lower Explosive Level and Volume flammable gas. The instrument is designed to the latest standards and is certified for use in Hazardous Areas. The PPM Gasurveyor 500 contains the following ranges:...
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK As the PPM Gasurveyor 500 has a wide variety of available user selected options, it is not possible to provide an operator handbook specific to each possible variation, therefore, what we have pro- vided in the following pages is the standard de-...
GENERAL INFORMATION Ranges of Operation LEL, 0 to 100% The LEL range indicates the explosibility of the flammable gas in the sample. This is displayed as a percentage of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the gas. The instrument range is displayed in the top right corner of the display as % LEL.
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Volume Gas, 0 to 100 % This range displays the total volume of a specific flammable gas with respect to air. The calibration gas is shown on the service label and for the purpose of this handbook is assumed to be methane.
GENERAL INFORMATION PPM Flammable 0 – 1000 ppm This range is used to measure very low levels of gas and indicates the parts per million concentration of the gas in air (1000 ppm is equivalent to 0.1% Volume Gas). The digital display reading resolves to 5 ppm with the analogue bargraph following in steps of 40 ppm.
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK disabled. To enable audible Geiger indication, press and hold Button Two The display changes between PPM and Aud (if enabled) as shown in Figure 2.3. Figure 2.3 PPM Range Threshold Display Options The ppm range will by default, if a threshold is selected, display below the threshold as zero (0) on the screen.
GENERAL INFORMATION Search Mode Search mode is an enhanced variant of the ppm flammable range with increased resolution and faster response. Search mode can be used for detecting leaks which can then be classified using the more accurate ppm, LEL and Volume Gas ranges.
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Geiger Indication The Geiger provides indication that as the gas concentration increases, the sounder (if activated) and the LED, pulse at an increasing rate. When the PPM Gasurveyor 500 has PPM Flammable or Search range...
90 minutes remains. During operation the ‘BAT’ flag is displayed when approximately 30 minutes operating time is left at normal temperatures. The instrument will then turn off. There are three GMI Battery Chargers: a Standard Charger, a Flatbed Charger and a Smart Charger. The...
Rechargeable Battery Pack OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Filters The PPM Gasurveyor 500 has a cotton particulate filter located behind the instrument inlet nozzle. The filter should be checked at frequent intervals or when the SAMPLE FAULT flag appears in the instrument display, and where appropriate, changed to ensure a clean sample path.
GENERAL INFORMATION Before Use Checks The following checks should be carried out before using the instrument on site: The instrument is clean and in good condition. The batteries have sufficient power left in them for the intended use of the instrument. Any filters are clean and in good condition.
The instrument has two modes of operation which are accessed by switching the instrument ON with either Button One or Button Two , as shown in Figure 3.1: INST. PUMP RANGE PPM GASURVEYOR 500 PPM ZERO Figure 3.1 Instrument Front Plate...
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Mode 1 Switching ON with Button One provides three gas ranges, PPM, LEL / Gas, and Search. Note: Geiger feature is not operational in Search or PPM range when instrument is switched on in normal mode.
OPERATION Calibration Date Features At the end of warm-up and before the PPM Gasurveyor 500 instrument is ready for measuring, the instrument will indicate on the display when the next calibration is due. This will be displayed as month and year, as shown in Figure 3.3: Calibration Due (Alternate flash)
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Switching Off A double press of Button One turns the instrument off immediately. The instrument switches off automatically after 30 minutes. ‘OFF’ is shown in the top right hand corner of the display. Pressing any button cancels this automatic switch-off.
OPERATION Zeroing the ppm or Search Range A double press of Button Two zeroes the ppm range. This should be carried out in fresh air and may take a few minutes to reach the optimum zero stability. The display in Figure 3.4 occurs if a large adjustment is needed to reach the zero point.
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Summary of Button Operation Press and Measure Double Single Press Hold Mode Press Button 1 Switch On Toggle Pump c t i Instrument in On / Off normal mode Switch On Instrument in Button 2...
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OPERATION ‘SAMPLE FAULT’ This indicates a problem with the instrument’s flow due to the sample path being blocked, water ingress, a blocked filter or pump failure. In normal mode the pump stops automatically. The sample line, filters etc. should be checked for water ingress or blockage and Switch One should then be used to restart the pump.
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK As the battery power continues to fall, the LCD flashes a ‘BAT FAULT’ message. Subsequently the LCD displays ‘OFF’ and the instrument automatically switches off. The batteries should be replaced immediately. ‘BAT FAULT’ This indicates that the batteries require replacing.
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Rechargeable Battery Pack Three battery chargers are available from GMI, a Standard Charger, a Flatbed Charger and a Smart Charger. Standard Charger The GMI Standard Charger takes approximately 14 hours to charge a flat battery. Note: The 4-button instrument is for illustration purposes...
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Flatbed Charger The GMI Flatbed Charger allows the Gasurveyor’s battery pack to be charged in NORMAL mode, which takes approximately 14 hours to charge a flat battery. The Mode Select Switch can then be set to STAND-BY, where a trickle charge will maintain the battery in a fully charged state of readiness.
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE The GMI Smart Charger provides both fast and standard charging facilities and can charge an instrument and spare battery pack simultaneously. Using the standard charging option, a battery pack can be recharged in 12 hours from a fully discharged state. Using the fast charge option a battery pack can be 90% recharged in approximately 60 minutes and fully recharged in 120 minutes.
Replacing Alkaline (LR20) Dry Cell Batteries All four batteries should be replaced at any one time and in a safe area. GMI only recommend the use of Energiser or Duracell batteries. 1) Loosen the two instrument base screws (4mm hex)
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 2) Remove battery cover. 3) Remove the old batteries. 4) Check battery compartment for damage to spring contacts or corrosion on springs. Caution: Under no circumstances should rechargeable batteries be fitted in place of Alkaline batteries. 5) Insert four new batteries observing correct polarity indication in battery compartment base.
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Filter Replacement A cotton particulate filter is fitted behind the instrument inlet nozzle to minimise the danger of moisture and dust ingress. Caution: The instrument should never be switched on without a filter installed. If a blockage occurs the ‘SAMPLE FAULT’ indicator is displayed.
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 2) Discard the filter. 3) Check nozzle O-ring for damage, and replace if necessary. 4) Place a new cotton particulate filter in the nozzle recess, then insert nozzle and filter in the instru- ment inlet. 5) Use a coin once again, turning in a clockwise di- rection, to tighten the nozzle in the instrument in- let.
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Caution: The instrument should never be switched on without suitable filters installed. If a blockage occurs the ‘SAMPLE FAULT’ indicator is displayed. Check the sample line and filter assembly for blockage. Press Button One to clear the ‘SAMPLE FAULT’...
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 3) Check Filter Housing Sealing Washer and Probe Sealing Washer for signs of damage or wear and replace if necessary. 4) Fit new Dust Filter. 5) Reassemble the Dust Filter Housing assembly. In-line Water Filter (Accessory) To replace the Hydrophobic Filter in the Water Filter Housing assembly, proceed as follows: 1) Unscrew the filter housing assembly (Figure 4.4).
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK 3) Check Filter Housing Sealing Washer and Probe Sealing Washer for signs of damage or wear and replace if necessary. 4) Fit new Hydrophobic Filter. Note: The filter should be installed with the yel- low label on the filter, facing the yellow label on the housing flange.
CALIBRATION The instrument has been calibrated for a particular flammable gas mixture. Where any doubt exists the instrument should be returned to GMI or an authorised distributor for calibration. Four methods of calibration are possible: • Field Calibration. See APPENDIX B, FIELD CALIBRATION for further details.
12 month period can be expected. This is no guarantee, however, as the precise application of the product is unknown to GMI. Individual codes of practice may dictate shorter periods. Regular checking establishes a pattern of reliability and enables the calibration check period to be modified in line with operational experience.
ACCESSORIES Accessories Supplied with PPM Gasurveyor 500 Instru- ment Part Number 42500 / 42500R Part Number Description 42119 Carrying Case 12370/2 Shoulder Harness 12451 4mm Hex. Driver 12712 Clear Sample Line x 1.5 metres. (4ft.10ins.) approx. 13561 Probe Handle 13562...
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK 12888 Standard Charger / 220V Power Supply (Australian Plug) 13179 Standard Charger w/o Power Supply 42121 Flatbed Charger / 240V Power Supply (UK PLug) 42122 Flatbed Charger / 220V Power Supply (Euro Plug) 42123 Flatbed Charger / 110V Power Supply...
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ACCESSORIES 12379 Probe Sealing Washer (use with 42183 or 42184) 42388 Dust Filter - Box of 20 (use with 42184) 12481 Probe Handle c/w Filters 12358 Hydrophobic Filter (use with 12481 or 42183) 12229 Stainless Steel Probe - Closed End 80cm.
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK 42151 Gasurveyor 500 Gas Industry Survey Accessory Pack. Consisting of: Gas Industry Survey Carrying Case (Large) ; Probe Handle Assembly ; Probe Handle Adaptor ; Bellows Probe. Note: Large carrying case has space for special probes, e.g. Swan Neck Note: For other sampling probes and accessories, and for calibration gases, contact GMI Ltd.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Training Training courses are available on all our products. Contact our Marketing Department for further details: Tel: +44 (0) 141 812 3211 Fax: +44 (0) 141 812 7820 e-mail: sales@gmiuk.com World Wide Web Visit our web site at www.gmiuk.com...
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Size 180mm (7.08”) x 95mm (3.74”) x 105mm (4.13”) Weight 1.7kg (3.75lbs.) with alkaline batteries Operating Temperature C to 50 C (-4 F to 122 Humidity 0 – 95% RH Construction Moulded polypropylene case protected to IP54...
TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS Power Source 4 ‘D’ size alkaline cells giving approximately 15 hours runtime at 20 C (68 F).. Rechargeble (NiCd) battery pack giving approximately 9 hours runtime at 20 C (68...
Field calibration allows simple calibration to be carried out in the field without the use of additional test equipment. Other calibration procedures require the use of the GMI Manual Calibration software or the Workshop System. There are fundementals, in terms of instrument calibration, that should be noted: •...
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK INST. PUMP RANGE PPM ZERO Figure B-1 Button Functions To simplify button operation when calibrating the instrument, an overlay card, shown in Figure B-2, is available and can be placed over the top face of the instrument to identify calibration button functions.
FIELD CALIBRATION Selectable Ranges in FCM When in FCM the following ranges are manually selectable by pressing Button Two : PPM, LEL, Volume GAS, Search. Note: There is no requirement to calibrate Search range since this is derived from PPM. Entering FCM 1) Switch the instrument on and allow it to complete its warm-up checks.
PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK In CAL mode, the instrument buttons have the functions shown in Figure B-4. Press and Single Press Double Press Hold Button 1 Button 2 Figure B-4 CAL Mode Button Functions Zeroing the Instrument Note: There is no requirement to zero the Search range since this is derived from PPM.
FIELD CALIBRATION Field Calibration Procedure 1) Zero gas ranges before attempting calibration. See previous section ZEROING THE INSTRUMENT for details. 2) Make sure that the instrument pump is running and the gas range selected is compatible with the calibration gas. Note: A single press of Button One toggles the pump Off / On.
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK 4) Turn the regulator valve counter clockwise to open the valve slightly. Make sure that the gas is flowing before connecting the sample tubing to the instrument, otherwise an instrument sample fault may occur. 5) Connect tubing from regulator to instrument inlet...
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FIELD CALIBRATION In SPAN mode, the instrument buttons have the functions shown in Figure B-7. Press and Single Press Double Press Hold Button 1 Button 2 Figure B-7 SPAN Mode Button Functions 8a) In SPAN mode, a single press of Button One will produce small incremental changes to increase display reading, or a single press of Button Two will produce small decremental changes to...
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK 9) The instrument display will now return to CAL mode display as shown in Figure B-8. Figure B-8 50% LEL Display 10) Make sure that correct reading is displayed before disconnecting the calibration gas then disconnect...
CAL DUE date will be set to 12 months from now. (This can be altered to a different frequency, via the set-up program, e.g. 6 months from now. Contact GMI for details). Quit Without Saving Changes 1) Double press Button One to exit FCM.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The following multi-language instructions provide the user with a quick guide to the operation of the . . PPM Gasurveyor 500 instrument. Each language and pages reference is as follows: • English - pages C-2 to C-5 •...
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ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Any right of claim relating to product liability or consequential damage to any third party against GMI is removed if the warnings are not observed. AREAS OF USE Exposure to certain chemicals can result in a loss of sensitivity of the flammable sensor.
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Operating Instructions degradation or to damage caused by contact with aggressive substances. Additional protection may be required in environments where the instrument enclosure is liable to damage. OPERATOR MESSAGES / FAULT FLAGS Various messages can appear on the LCD screen to indicate instrument status.
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GAS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS LTD. OPERATION INST. BUTTON 1 PUMP RANGE BUTTON 2 PPM GASURVEYOR 500 Switch ON (Mode 1) PPM ZERO PPM ; LEL autoranging to Volume Gas ; Search Press and Hold Button One to switch instrument and pump On. This initiates the instrument’s warm-up cycle:...
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Operating Instructions Next, the instrument indicates, as month and year, when the next calibration due. (February 2002 example) This display screen is followed by the current gas detection reading. Pump ON / OFF A single press of Button One when the pump is running turns the pump off and stops sampling.
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• Die Messkammer ist flammensicher ausgefüehrt und darf nicht in Ex Zonen geoeffnet werd. • PPM Gasurveyor 500 Instrumente sind zertfiziert nach: C < bis < 50 EEx iad IIC T4 (-20 BAS01ATEX2292 II 2 G. UL Klasse 1 Gruppe A, B, C und D.
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Bedienungshinweise Verwendungsgebiete Das auftreten von verschiedenen Chemikalien kann die Empfindlichkeit des Sensors fuer brennbare Gase beeinflussen. Beim vorhandensein dieser Stoffe ist ein kuerzeres Serviceintervall erforderlich. Folgende Komponenten fuehren zur verringerung der Sensorempfindlichkeit: Silicone, Halogene und Schwefel. Das Instrument darf nicht in Athmosphaeren mit mehr als 21% Sauerstoff verwendet werden.
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GAS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS LTD. Bedienung INST. PUMP RANGE PPM GASURVEYOR 500 PPM ZERO Einschalten (Modus 1) PPM ; LEL autom Umschaltung auf Volume Gas ; optional Search Taste 1 Druecken und Halten, Geraet und Pumpe ein und die Selbsttestphase beginnt: Einschalten (Modus 2) PPM autom.Umschaltung auf LEL...
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Bedienungshinweise sowie Monat und Jahr der naechst faelligen iese Kalibrierung. Anzeige z.B. February 2002. blinkt Weiters wird das Kalibriergas angezeigt. Pumpe Ein/Aus Taste 1 1x Druecken Stop der laufenden Pumpe und der Probenahme. Erneutes Drücken startet die Pumpe wieder.
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än definitionen I paragraf 1.2.7 i Annex II i ATEX Direktivet 94/9/EC All rätt till skadestånd med hänvisning till produktansvar eller skada hos tredje man gentemot GMI upphör om denna varning ej beaktas. ANVÄNDNINGSOMRÅDE Exponering för vissa kemikalier kan resultera I att sensorn för brännbara gaser skadas.
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Handhavande komma I kontakt med vissa kemikalier. En ytterligare skyddsväska kan vara nödvändigt då instrumentet används i speciella miljöer. MEDDELANDEN / TECKEN I DISPLAYEN Olika besked visas I displayen för att indikera instrumentets status. ‘SAMPLE’ Betyder att pumpen går och instrumentet suger.
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GAS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS LTD. BRUKSANVISNING INST. PUMP RANGE PPM GASURVEYOR 500 PPM ZERO Slå på (Läge 1) PPM ; % LEL automatiskt växlande till vol % Gas ; Läcksökning Tryck och håll nere knapp “1” för att sätta på instrumentet och pumpen.
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Handhavande Därefter visas datumet för nästa kalibrering. Dessa meddelande följs av denaktuella gaskoncentrationen. Pump AV / PÅ Ett tryck på knapp “1” då pumpen går stoppar pumpen. Med ytterligare ett tryck startar pumpen igen. Byte av mätområde Ett tryck på...
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Forbrændings kammer er brandsikker tilbehør, og må ikke åbnes i almindelig atmosfære. • Ethvert krav i forbindelse med produkt ansvar eller følge skade på tredje part imod GMI, er fjernet hvis de ovenstående forskrivelser ikke håndhæves. • PPM Gasurveyor 500 instrument er certificeret ifølge: C <...
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Bruger manual Bruger beskeder og fejl Forskellige beskeder/tegn forekomme på displayet under brug. ‘SAMPLE’ fortæller at pumpen kører, og at instrumentet optager prøver. ‘OFF’ Indikerer at instrumentet er ved at slukke. Denne kommando kan afbrydes ved et tryk på en anden knap.
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GAS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS LTD. Tænd instrument INST. PUMP RANGE PPM GASURVEYOR 500 PPM ZERO Mode 1 (LEL/Volume Gas) Tryk og hold nede den knap 1 , så startes opvarmnings processen og pumpen. Mode 2 (PPM/LEL/Volume Gas) Tryk og hold nede den knap 2 , så...
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Bruger manual kalibrerings måned og år. Herefter vil displayet begynde at vise målinger. Pumpe Et tryk på knap 1 , når pumpen kører, stopper pumpen og målingen. Et tryk mere på knap 1 starter pumpen og målingen igen.
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1.2.7 van Annex II van de ATEX 94/9/EC Elke recht op een claim met betrekking tot de betrouwbaarheid of de daardoor veroorzaakte schade van welke derde partij dan ook aan GMI zal verworpen worden indien de waarschuwingen genegeerd zijn. PLAATSEN VAN GEBRUIK Blootstelling aan bepaalde chemicaliën kan resulteren in een verlies van...
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Gebruiksaanwijzing is polypropyleen en dit mag niet blootgesteld worden aan omgevingen die waarschijnlijk resulteren in mechanische of thermische degradatie of schade veroorzaakt door contact met aggressieve substanties. Bijkomende bescherming kan nodig zijn in omgevingen waar het omhulsel van het instrument onderhavig kan zijn aan schade.
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GEBRUIK INST. KNOP 1 PUMP RANGE KNOP 2 PPM GASURVEYOR 500 PPM ZERO Schakel AAN (Mode 1) PPM; LEL autobereik tot Volume Gas; zoek Druk op knop 1 en houdt ingedrukt om instrument en pomp aan te schakelen. Dit zorgt voor opwarming:...
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PPM Gasurveyor 500 - Gebruiksaanwijzing toont instrument, maand jaar, Afwisselend wanneer de volgende knipperlicht kalibratie moet plaatsvinden. (Februari 2002 bijvoorbeeld) De display wordt gevolgd door het lezen van de huidige gasdetectie. Pomp AAN / UIT Een enkele druk op knop 1 wanneer de pomp draait, schakelt de pomp uit en stopt het meten.
Index Changing Range 16 Symbols Charger, Flatbed 22 Charger, Smart 22 1 20 Charger, Standard 21 CHECK ZERO 19 Construction 8, A-2 ACCESSORIES 33 COPYRIGHT i Activate the Audible Geiger Indication (PPM or Sea 16 Dansk (Danish) C-1 alkaline A-3 Date Features 15 Alkaline (LR20) Dry Cell Deutsch (German) C-1...
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PPM GASURVEYOR 500 USER HANDBOOK Field Calibration Proce- dure B-5 MAINTENANCE 21 Filter, Dust 28 MODIFICATION NOTICES i Filter, Hydrophobic 29 Filter Replacement 26 Filter, Water 29 Filters 10 Nederlands (Dutch) C-1 Flatbed Charger 22 NiCd A-3 GENERAL INFORMA- OFF 18...
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INDEX Svensk (Swedish) C-1 Switching Off 16 Range A-1 Switching Off the Instru- Range, Changing 16 ment Pump 15 ranges 1 Ranges of Operation 3 Rechargeable Battery Pack Threshold Display Options 9, 21 Recharging the Battery TRAINING 37 Pack 24 TRANSIT ii Replacing Alkaline (LR20) Dry Cell Batteries 24...
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