Do you have a question about the GOLD G3 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Donald Knight
January 29, 2025
What is the reaction time of the sensors on the tip of the wand? I know sensors on other monitors can take a couple of seconds depending on the type of sensor.
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
The sensors on the SENSIT GOLD G3 wand have an extremely fast, near-instantaneous reaction time because there is essentially no travel time for the gas sample. As soon as the gas is drawn in by the pump, it immediately reaches the sensor.
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For use with combustible gases and optionally available oxygen and toxic gases. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read and understand instructions before use. 710183 UL913 Intrinsically safe for use in: Class I Div. 1 Groups C, D Temp Classification: T4, IP64 Hazardous Locations WARNING: ⚠...
CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ..............4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........4 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FEATURES ......5 COMBUSTIBLE GAS SENSORS ..............5 ELECTROCHEMICAL SMART SENSORS............. 5 FLEXIBLE WAND AND FLASHLIGHT............5 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND CHARGING STATION ....... 6 TWO-SPEED PUMP AND SAMPLING SYSTEM ..........6 LED DOME ....................
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FEATURES has many different available features and custom settings, so that the instrument SENSIT GOLD G3 can be configured to meet all customer requirements. A “setup sheet” is created at the time of order that contains all settings that you choose, so that any additional instruments ordered in the future will be setup the exact same way.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND CHARGING STATION comes standard with a rechargeable battery pack. This battery pack is installed SENSIT GOLD G3 in the handle of the instrument and secured with a captured Philips head screw. The battery pack can be charged while installed in the instrument, or when removed, with the included charging station/ dock.
H2S RESOLUTION If the is equipped with a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor, it will have a resolution of SENSIT GOLD G3 1ppm by default (0-100PPM range). There is an optional Expert Menu adjustment for this to increase the resolution to 0.1ppm.
NON-STANDARD READINGS When equipped with the optional TC sensor, the has two “non-standard” readings SENSIT GOLD G3 available: NSR (non-standard response) and NSC (non-standard combustible). These can be triggered on the work display, leak search or in barhole mode. NSR stands for “non-standard response”. In the case of NSR, the gas is likely not combustible. If the...
ALARMS has audible and visual alarms to warn the operator when hazardous conditions SENSIT GOLD G3 are being sensed. There are alarm setpoints specific to the work display, leak search mode, and confined space mode. The LED dome on the changes color based on alarm conditions.
OPERATION AND USE CAUTION: ⚠ Always start/zero any in a gas free environment. SENSIT GOLD G3 : Fully read and understand this section of the instruction manual before using your NOTE SENSIT GOLD G3 This section of the manual outlines the operation and use of the...
BAR HOLE TEST and PURGE MODE. See the Quick Menu section for more information on these. To use the SENSIT GOLD G3 for gas detection, always follow federal, state, municipal, and/or company procedures, then follow these generalized steps below for using the SENSIT GOLD G3 1.
POWER OFF & BATTERY CHARGING POWER OFF To power off the SENSIT GOLD G3 , ensure you are in a gas free environment, and then press and hold the button until the power off screen is shown. The instrument will purge for 10 seconds (by default) and then power off.
The operator also has the option to manually calibrate/bump test the instrument by attaching bottles of gas, through the manual calibration or bump test menu. For more information on the SMART-CAL 360, contact SENSIT Technologies. The SMART-CAL menu is used to put the...
AUTOCAL The AUTOCAL process in the is a semi-automated calibration process for all SENSIT GOLD G3 sensors currently installed in the instrument. The instrument will prompt when each gas and the specific concentration is to be applied. TO PERFORM AN AUTOCAL: Allow the instrument to warm-up for 5 minutes.
MANUAL CALIBRATION gives the operator the option to manually calibrate each sensor type SENSIT GOLD G3 individually. This is a more manual process than the AUTOCAL option, but can be useful if you only need to calibrate one sensor, or if you are attempting a re-calibration of a sensor after a failureand do not want to re-calibrate every sensor.
5. Attach 100 PPM CO calibration gas to the end of the gooseneck and then press and release button to start the calibration. 6. Wait for either a PASSED or FAILED result to be shown. a. If PASSED is shown, the calibration was successful, and the calibration due date will be updated for that sensor.
If PASSED is shown, the calibration was successful, and the calibration due date will be updated for that sensor. Remove the calibration gas. If FAILED is shown, leave the calibration gas attached and attempt calibration again. If successful calibration cannot be achieved, remove the instrument from service and contact the factory for assistance.
QUICK MENU TEST MODES Depending on what type work the is being used for, there are a variety of test SENSIT GOLD G3 modes available that are designed to be used for specific tasks. For example, using BARHOLE mode for below-grade leak investigation.
BAR HOLE MODE is a default feature in the when equipped with the TC sensor SENSIT GOLD G3 (%VOL sensor). It is intended for use when conducting a below grade leak investigation, generally in a hole bored in the ground with a plunger bar or drill. It gives the operator a separate screen from the work display that shows only the combustible gas reading in the %VOL scale (both real time and peak reading).
: Carbon monoxide (CO) sensor equipped CO TEST in the SENSIT GOLD G3 is an optional feature when equipped with a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor. It is a timed test (180sec. by default) that shows the operator only the real time and peak CO readings on a separate screen from the work display.
PURGE TEST is a default feature in the when equipped with the TC sensor (%VOL SENSIT GOLD G3 sensor). It is intended for use when purging lines into service with fuel (e.g. natural gas, propane).. It gives the operator a separate screen from the work display that shows only the combustible gas reading in the %VOL scale, as well as the oxygen (O2) reading, if equipped.
LEAK SEARCH mode is an optional feature in the intended for use in combustible SENSIT GOLD G3 gas leak investigations or surveys that require the PPM scale. It gives the operator a separate screen from the normal work display that shows only the combustible gas reading. This reading starts in the PPM scale, which allows for a higher resolution to be shown on-screen than would normally be available.
PURPOSE do not want to fully power it off and back on again. SENSIT GOLD G3 has an optional “standby” mode that allows the operator to put the instrument in a low power state. This can be used if you don’t need to use the instrument for a short amount of time and want to save some battery life and time, instead of fully powering the instrument off and back on again.
INERT MODE in the is an optional feature that requires the instrument to be SENSIT GOLD G3 equipped with an Oxygen (O2) sensor. It is intended for use when purging lines out of service with an inert gas only and requires the inert dilution tube assembly. It gives the operator a separate screen from the work display that shows only the combustible gas reading and the oxygen (O2) reading.
USER MENU SENSIT GOLD G3 has a user-accessible menu that is used for user-level tasks such as changing the combustible gas type, performing a manual calibration, viewing logs, etc. There is a detailed section for each in the following pages, as well as any applicable instructions for using these options.
The SET DATE option allows the user to adjust the clock date saved in the ’s internal SENSIT GOLD G3 memory. The internal RTC (real time clock) normally keeps this date very accurate, but it may need to be adjusted occasionally over a long period of time. Additionally, there are two ways in which the clock...
The TIME ZONE option allows the user to adjust the clock time zone saved in the ’s SENSIT GOLD G3 internal memory. The time zone is an offset from GMT/UTC+0. This may only need to be set once, and can be done at the factory per the instrument setup, but may need to be adjusted if: (1) an instrument moves to a new location that is in another time zone, or (2) an instrument is being used in an area that observes daylight savings.
TO PERFORM A BUMP TEST: 1. Power on the and allow it to warmup and arrive at the work display. SENSIT GOLD G3 2. Prepare the calibration/bump gas necessary based on the sensor configuration of your instru- ment and the list above.
With the release of the , new “smart” sensor technology was introduced for any SENSIT GOLD G3 electrochemical sensors installed (CO, O2, H2S, or HCN). Each of these sensors is paired with a circuit board that intelligently monitors the sensor output and records the most recent calibration data.
LED BRIGHTNESS STANDARD FEATURE SENSIT GOLD G3 allows the user to adjust the brightness level of the LED dome. This is done in the user menu and provides 2 brightness level options: low andand high (default). HIGH is typically a good option if the instrument will be used both indoors and outdoors.
2. Press and release the button until CO LOG is shown. If you do not see this option in the user menu, it may be disabled per the factory configuration of your instrument. Contact SENSIT Technologies for assistance. 3. Press and release the...
Bluetooth connection. This section shows how to enable SMART-LINK mode on the . For further information and instructions on Smart-Link 360 software, consult the help menu within the software or contact SENSIT Technologies. TO ENABLE SMART-LINK MODE: 1. From the work display, press and hold the button until USER MENU is shown near the top of the display.
After a BAR HOLE TEST is performed using the , a built-in purge option lets the user SENSIT GOLD G3 automatically purge the instrument of gas before another test is done. By default, this purge requires that the real time reading on-screen reaches 0.0%VOL to be successful before another BAR HOLE TEST can be performed.
Sensit Technologies LLC has met its national obligations to the EU WEEE Directive. Sensit Technologies LLC has also elected to join WEEE Compliance Schemes in some countries to help manage customer returns at end- of-life.
Units out of warranty will be repaired for a service charge. Internal repair or maintenance must be completed by a SENSIT Technologies authorized technician. Violation will void warranty. Units must be returned postpaid, insured and to the attention of the Service Dept.
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Do you have a question about the GOLD G3 and is the answer not in the manual?
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What is the reaction time of the sensors on the tip of the wand? I know sensors on other monitors can take a couple of seconds depending on the type of sensor.
The sensors on the SENSIT GOLD G3 wand have an extremely fast, near-instantaneous reaction time because there is essentially no travel time for the gas sample. As soon as the gas is drawn in by the pump, it immediately reaches the sensor.
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