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GX Force
Operating Manual
Part Number: 71-0626
Released: 9/21/23
Revision: P3
BRISBANE OFFICE
1/3 Deakin Street
Brendale
QLD 4500 AUSTRALIA
PH: +61 7 3481 9000
PERTH OFFICE
5/30 Enterprice Crescent
Malaga
WA 6090 AUSTRALIA
PH: +61 8 6184 7840

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  • Page 1 GX Force Operating Manual BRISBANE OFFICE PERTH OFFICE Part Number: 71-0626 1/3 Deakin Street 5/30 Enterprice Crescent Released: 9/21/23 Brendale Malaga Revision: P3 QLD 4500 AUSTRALIA WA 6090 AUSTRALIA PH: +61 7 3481 9000 PH: +61 8 6184 7840...
  • Page 2 User Mode bump test or does not respond appropriately, as defined by the user, in Measuring Mode. For more information about bump test and calibration requirements, see IEC 60079-29-2. Page 2 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 3 RKI Instruments, Inc. certifies that this instrument has been tested, inspected, and calibrated by a qualified technician and was found to meet or exceed the manufacturer's specifications per ISO 9001 Quality System. Register your Product here: www.rkiinstruments.com/registration Page 3 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 4 USB Type-C Charging Data Port Included Accessories Tapered Rubber Nozzle Belt Clip AC Adapter Cable Optional Accessories USB Type-A to Type-C Cable Saple Hose & 8 Inch Probe External Dilution Fitting Page 4 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Last Successful Calibration Date (CAL DATA) Last Successful Bump Test Date (BMP.DATA) Viewing Snap Log Data (REC.DATA) Date, Time, and Temperature Screen (TEMP) Viewing Alarm Settings Screen (ALARM - - P) Page 5 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 6 Replacing the Sensor Filters Combustible Gas Sensor Filter Dual CO/H2S Sensor Filter CO-Only/H2-Compensated CO Sensor Filter H2S-Only Sensor Filter Replacing the Inlet Filters Replacing the Probe Filters Replacing a Sensor Page 6 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 7 Appendix B: Gas Select Mode........124 Overview Tips for Using Gas Select Mode Entering Gas Select Mode Changing the Gas Combination (GAS.COMB) Saving the Alarm Points (SAVE-AP) Page 7 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 8 WARNING: Understand manual before operating. Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety. To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed or charged in an area known to be nonhazardous. Page 8 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 9 Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the GX-Force as described in this manual. Page 9 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 10 TWA Alarm 10.0 ppm 30 ppm The GX-Force is also available set up for general hydrocarbons and calibrated to a combustible gas other than methane, such as isobutane. Consult Control Equipment for further information. Table 2: GX-Force Specifications Sampling Sample Draw...
  • Page 11 • Data Logger Management Program Dimensions Approximately 173(H) x 64(W) x 47(D) mm (6.8” H x 2.5” W x 1.9” D) and Weight Approximately 280 g (9.9 oz.) Page 11 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 12 The GX-Force Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings. NOTE: Describes additional or critical information. CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment. WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death. Page 12 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 13 Four screws in each corner of the back case allow access to the sensors and filters. Three threaded inserts on the back of the case allow for installation of a belt clip. Page 13 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 14 LED. Alarm LEDs The six alarm LEDs around the edge of the case alert you to gas, low battery, and failure alarms. Page 14 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 15 (H2S) simultaneously. The sensors are located inside the GX-Force and are held in their sockets by the sensor retainer and back case. The sensors use different detection principles, described in the following sections. Page 15 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 16 80 minutes of exposure to 25 ppm H2S which equates to 40, 2-minute calibrations with a cylinder containing 25 ppm H2S. If H2S exists in the monitoring environment, the H2S filter disk will have to be replaced more frequently. Page 16 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 17 USB port to transfer data to the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program. See the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program Operator’s Manual for downloading instructions. Page 17 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 18 Measuring Mode. The battery pack can be recharged using an AC or DC charger. NOTE: Use of batteries or battery chargers not specified by Control Equipment will compromise the CSA classification and may void the warranty. See “Recharging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack”...
  • Page 19 CAUTION: Sample hose lengths of more than 100 feet are not recommended for the GX-Force because of flow rate reduction. Figure 3: Sample Hose and Probe Page 19 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 20 Since the fitting partially consists of unplated brass, it is not appropriate for detection of elevated levels of H2S. Figure 4: 1:1 Dilution Fitting Page 20 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Operation

    0. The short-term exposure limit (STEL) reading is reset each time the GX-Force is turned on. b. Reset Accumulation: To reset the accumulation of peak and time-weighted average (TWA) readings, press AIR before the countdown reaches 0. Page 21 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 22 • Option B, Bypass message: calibration. If the calibration To continue without is not successful, the screen performing a calibration, above will again appear in press AIR. the startup sequence. Page 22 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 23 If the To continue without bump test is not successful, performing a bump test, the screen above will again press AIR. appear in the startup sequence. Page 23 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 24 However, if your application requires detection of a gas not detectable after an HC Gas List condition (like methanol or ethanol), you must replace the combustible gas sensor as soon as possible. Page 24 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 25 %LEL 18.0 30.0 7:49 %LEL ALARM 7:49 %LEL 23.5 1200 100.0 7:49 %LEL ALARM H 40.0 2000 200.0 7:49 F. S. 7:49 %LEL STEL 19.5 7:49 WARNING Page 25 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 26 You must press POWER MODE to perform an auto zero function. If you do not press any key after 15 seconds, the instrument enters Measuring Mode without performing an auto zero. Page 26 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 27: Performing A Demand Zero

    POWER MODE button to move on to the next digit. Once the password is entered, the instrument performs the demand zero. 7:49 0 0 0 0 PASS - - W Page 27 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Gx-Force

    7:49 0 0 0 0 PASS - - W 5. If you plan to leave the instrument off for an extended period of time, see page 107. Page 28 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 29: Measuring Mode Operation

    If the BEEP menu item in User Mode is set to anything other than OFF, the GX-Force beeps periodically to confirm that it’s operating or to indicate a non-compliance (see page 91). Page 29 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 30: Monitoring An Area

    The GX-Force can automatically display converted target gas readings if the instrument’s calibrated target gas is methane or isobutane. See “Combustible Sensor Target Gas Conversion (LIST)” on page 47. Page 30 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 31 CAUTION: Do not expose the combustible gas sensor to high concentrations of combustible gas such as that from a butane lighter. Exposure to high concentrations of combustible gas may adversely affect the performance of the sensor. Page 31 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 32: Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres

    Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres The GX-Force is not intended for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres. WARNING: Do not use the GX-Force in an environment with an oxygen concentration above 21%. Page 32 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 33: H2-Compensated Co Detection

    VIB setting in Gas Select Mode’s STEALTH menu item. See page 130 for more information. NOTE: If an alarm condition occurs while you are in Display Mode, the GX-Force automatically returns to the Measuring Mode screen. Page 33 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 34 • Alarm LEDs flash twice per second • Vibrator pulses twice Concentration of hydrogen per second • Backlight turns on rises above 2000 ppm (parts per million). Page 34 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 35 • FAIL appears in the middle of the Flow Failure Double pulsing tone screen and FLOW appears at the once per second bottom of the screen • Alarm LEDs flash once per second Page 35 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 36: Responding To Alarms

    Management Program (see the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program Operator’s Manual). Table 6 summarizes resetting and silencing alarms for all LATCH and SILENCE combinations that are possible. Page 36 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 37 Confirm the gas concentration with a different GX-Force or with another gas detecting device. CAUTION: High off-scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration. PRUDENCE: Des lectures élevées hors échelle peuvent indiquer une concentration explosive. Page 37 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 38 3. If the sensor failure continues or if the sensor could not be calibrated, replace the sensor as described on page 105. 4. If the sensor failure condition continues after you have replaced the sensor, contact Control Equipment for further instructions. Page 38 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 39 95 as soon as possible to ensure logged data uses the correct date/time. 2. Attempt to set the date using the DATE menu item in User Mode. See page 95. 3. If the date cannot be set correctly, contact Control Equipment as soon as possible. Page 39 of 148...
  • Page 40 2. Inspect the internal pump’s dust filter and the probe’s dust filter and replace them if either is clogged or saturated by liquid (see page 102 and page 104). 3. If the low flow alarm persists after filter replacement, contact Control Equipment to schedule a repair.
  • Page 41 If the error code is 031, you may press POWER MODE to continue into Measuring Mode if the instrument must be used temporarily. CAUTION: There will be no data logging function if you operate the instrument after a 031 system failure. Contact Control Equipment as soon as possible. Page 41 of 148 GX-Force...

  • Page 42: Saving Snap Log Data

    7:49 7:49 SAVED REC.DATA 3. To return to the normal Measuring Mode, press AIR. To save another snap log, press POWER MODE. Page 42 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 43: Data Logging

    For a complete description of the Data Logger Management Program and procedures for downloading data to a computer, see the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program Operator’s Manual. Page 43 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4: Display Mode

    NOTE: Only appears if DISP.SET is set to ON in User Mode (factory setting) and if (page 51) ID DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode (factory setting is OFF). Page 44 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 45: Tips For Using Display Mode

    20 seconds, the GX-Force automatically returns to Measuring Mode. If the pump is turned off using the PUMP.OFF setting, the PUMP.OFF screen will display until the pump is turned back on. Page 45 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 46: Led Flashlight (Light)

    1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until PEAK appears. 7:49 %LEL 17.3 37.5 PEAK 2. Press and hold AIR until the screen prompts you to release it. 7:49 7:49 CLEAr CLEAr HOLD AIR RELEASE Page 46 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 47: Stel Screen (Stel)

    The LIST screen allows you to select a converted target gas based on a CH4 or iC4H10 calibration. It does not change the calibrated target gas. You must go to Gas Select Mode’s GAS.COMB item to change the calibrated target gas. Page 47 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 48 H2 (hydrogen) CH3OH (methanol) C2H2 (acetylene) C2H4 (ethylene) C2H6 (ethane) C2H5OH (ethanol) C3H6 (propylene) C3H6O (acetone) C3H8 (propane) C4H6 (butyne) C5H10 (cyclopentane) C6H6 (benzene) n-C6H14 (hexane) C7H8 (toluene) Page 48 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 49 2. Press AIR to enter the screen. The current gas flashes at the bottom of the screen. 7:49 HC GAS SELECt 3. Use AIR to scroll through the list of gases. Page 49 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 50: Turning The Pump Off (Pump.off)

    7:49 7:49 PUMP.ON YES.MODE 3. Press POWER MODE to turn the internal pump back on and return to the PUMP.OFF menu item in Display Mode. Page 50 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 51: Changing The User Id (User Id)

    3. Use AIR to scroll to the desired User ID. 4. Press POWER MODE to save the User ID and return to the USER ID screen in Display Mode. Page 51 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 52: Changing The Station Id (Stn Id)

    3. Use AIR to scroll to the desired station ID. 4. Press POWER MODE to save the station ID and return to the STN ID screen in Display Mode. Page 52 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 53: Last Successful Calibration Date (Cal Data)

    CAL DATA 3. When you are done viewing the last calibration date for the sensors, press POWER MODE to return to the CAL DATA screen in Display Mode. Page 53 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 54: Last Successful Bump Test Date (Bmp.data)

    BMP.DATA 3. When you are done viewing the last bump test date for the sensors, press POWER MODE to return to the BMP.DATA screen in Display Mode. Page 54 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 55: Viewing Snap Log Data (Rec.data)

    REC.DATA screen in Display Mode. Date, Time, Temperature Screen (TEMP) The TEMP screen shows the instrument’s date and time and the surrounding area’s temperature. 7:49 23 - 3.08 7:49 22°C Page 55 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 56 7:49 %LEL 23.5 1200 7:49 100.0 %LEL ALARM H 40.0 2000 200.0 F.S. 7:49 7:49 %LEL STEL 19.5 WARNING 7:49 7:49 %LEL 18.0 30.0 ALARM 7:49 ESCAPE Page 56 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 57: Gx-Force

    The buzzer will sound, the LEDs will flash, and the instrument will vibrate just as it would if the displayed condition was actually happening. 5. Press POWER MODE to return to the Alarm Points Screen. Page 57 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 58: Chapter 5: User Mode And Calibration

    Cylinder A is the default). For single cal operation, you would assign each gas its own cylinder. Return to the AUTO.CAL menu item. ESCAPE Return to the GAS CAL menu item. ESCAPE Page 58 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 59 CANT USE: Cannot enter Measuring Mode until a successful calibration is performed. NONE: A screen indicates that calibration is due but warmup sequence continues. Return to the CAL SET menu item in User Mode. ESCAPE Page 59 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 60 Set alarm points for all channels (WARNING, ALARM, ALARM H, STEL, TWA) or reset ALARM -- P all alarms to their default settings (DEF.ALMP). (page 87) Return to the ALARM--P menu item in User Mode. ESCAPE Page 60 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 61 ID DISP in Maintenance Mode is also set to ON. The PUMP.OFF screen appears if POFF.DISP in Maintenance Mode is also set to ON. Page 61 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 62: Tips For Using User Mode

    Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons. • To exit an entered menu item without saving a change, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds. Page 62 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 63: Entering User Mode

    Bump test the instrument before each day’s use with a known concentration of each target gas. The instrument does not need to be calibrated unless it does not pass the bump test. Page 63 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 64 Make sure the probe’s two halves are tightened firmly together to avoid leaks that can affect the calibration. 6. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to BUMP. 7:49 BUMP Page 64 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 65 7:49 7:49 %LEL %LEL 20.9 20.9 APPLY NOTE: To back out of the gas application screen without performing the bump test, press AIR and POWER MODE together. Page 65 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 66 Auto start after successful cal set to on? (default is on) *NOTE: Auto start after successful cal parameter set using the GX-Force Datalogger Management Program. Figure 6: Bump Test Flow Chart Page 66 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 67 START item in the BUMP menu. 7. Disconnect the tubing from the probe. 8. Unscrew the regulator. 9. Press POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode. Page 67 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 68 POWER MODE to enter Measuring press POWER MODE to go to the START item in the BUMP menu. Mode. 9. Unscrew the regulator. 10. Press POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode. Page 68 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 69 6. Press POWER MODE to return to the START item in the BUMP menu. 6. Press POWER MODE to enter 7. Press POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode. Measuring Mode. Page 69 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 70: Performing A Calibration (Gas Cal)

    4. Press POWER MODE to enter the AIR CAL menu. 7:49 %LEL 20.9 AIR CAL 5. Make sure the GX-Force has been turned on for at least 45 seconds before continuing. Page 70 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 71 5. If used during normal operation, install the sample hose and probe onto the GX-Force inlet fitting. Make sure the probe’s two halves are tightened firmly together to avoid leaks that can affect the calibration. Page 71 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 72 7. Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to either the GX-Force’s inlet fitting or the rigid tube on the probe (if in use) then quickly press POWER MODE to begin the span adjustment countdown. Page 72 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 73 Auto start after successful cal set to on? (default is on) *NOTE: Auto start after successful cal parameter set using the GX-Force Datalogger Management Program. Figure 7: Calibration Flow Chart Page 73 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 74 START item in the AUTO.CAL menu. 11. Disconnect the tubing from the probe. 12. Unscrew the regulator. 13. Press POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode. Page 74 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 75 5. Disconnect the tubing from the probe. 6. Unscrew the regulator. 7. The instrument continues to the START item in the AUTO.CAL menu. 8. Press POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode. Page 75 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 76 5. Use AIR to scroll to CAL - - P. 7:49 CAL - - P 6. Press POWER MODE. The combustible gas channel appears. 7:49 %LEL - - - CAL - - P Page 76 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 77 ESCAPE 8. Press POWER MODE. The calibration value begins to flash. In the example below, the combustible gas channel is selected. 7:49 %LEL CAL - - P Page 77 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 78 15. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the AUTO.CAL menu item in the GAS CAL Menu. 16. See “Exiting the GAS CAL Menu” on page 81 to return to User Mode. Page 78 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 79 5. Use AIR to scroll to CYL SEL. 7:49 CYL SEL 6. Press POWER MODE. The combustible gas channel displays. 7:49 %LEL - - - CYL SEL Page 79 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 80 12. Use AIR to scroll to ESCAPE. 13. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the CYL SEL menu item in the Auto Cal Menu. 14. Press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE. Page 80 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 81: Setting Calibration Parameters (Cal Set)

    OFF: The GX-Force does not give an indication at start up if it is due for calibration. 1. After entering the CAL SET menu, press AIR to scroll to CAL.RMDR. 7:49 CAL.RMDR 2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes. Page 81 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 82 The warm-up sequence will continue on its own. 1. After entering the CAL SET menu, press AIR to scroll to CAL.EXPD. 7:49 CAL.EXPD 2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes. Page 82 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 83: Setting Bump Test Parameters (Bump.set)

    The SETTING menu item has 5 items: GAS.TIME, CHECK, CAL.TIME, AUTO.CAL, and ESCAPE. 1. After entering the BUMP.SET menu, press AIR to scroll to SETTING. 7:49 SETTING 2. Press POWER MODE. The GAS.TIME menu item appears. Page 83 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 84 5. See “Exiting the SETTING Menu” on page 85 to return to the BUMP.SET menu. 6. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode. Page 84 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 85 1. While in the BUMP.SET\SETTING menu, press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE. 2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the SETTING menu item of the BUMP.SET menu. Page 85 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 86 4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BMP.INT menu item. 5. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode. Page 86 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 87: Alarm Settings (Alarm--P)

    Alarm Settings (ALARM--P) The ALARM--P menu item has 3 items: ALARM--P, DEF--ALMP, and ESCAPE. 1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to ALARM--P. 7:49 ALARM--P Page 87 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 88 7:49 7:49 - - - %LEL - - - ALARM--P ALARM--P 7:49 7:49 - - - - - - ALARM--P ALARM--P 7:49 ESCAPE 2. Press POWER MODE. Page 88 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 89 7. The instrument returns to the channel selection screen. 8. Repeat Step 1 - Step 7 to change the alarm points for other channels. 9. See “ESCAPE” on page 90 to return to User Mode. Page 89 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 90: Updating The Lunch Break Setting (Lunch)

    1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to LUNCH. 7:49 LUNCH 2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes. 3. Use AIR to display the desired setting. Page 90 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 91: Setting The Confirmation Beep And Non-Compliance Indicator (Beep)

    ALM ALRT: If the instrument goes into any gas alarm, the LEDs double flash as often as defined • by the BEEP.INT parameter to indicate a non-compliance. Once a successful bump test or calibration is done, the LEDs stop flashing. Page 91 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 92 3. Use AIR to display the desired setting. 4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BEEP.INT menu item. 5. See “ESCAPE” on page 93 to return to User Mode. Page 92 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 93: Updating The Backlight Time (Bl Time)

    4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the KEY.TONE menu item. 5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode. Page 93 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 94: Display Mode Items (Disp.set)

    This menu item only appears if ZFLW.DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode (factory setting is OFF). The ZERO.FLW setting is not intended for field adjustment. The default setting is ON. The oxygen channel does not support zero follower functionality. Page 94 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 95: Setting The Date/Time (Date)

    4. If you selected OFF, press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the PASS - - W item in User Mode. If you selected ON, continue with Step 5. Page 95 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 96: Viewing The Rom/Sum (Rom/Sum)

    3. Press POWER MODE to return to the ROM/SUM menu item in User Mode. 4. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode. Page 96 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 97: Entering Measuring Mode (Start)

    Entering Measuring Mode (START) 1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to START. 7:49 START 2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument begins its warmup sequence. Page 97 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 98: Chapter 6: Maintenance

    This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the GX-Force. It also includes procedures for instrument cleaning, recharging the batteries, and replacing various consumable parts. WARNING: Control Equipment recommends that service, calibration, and repair of RKI instruments be performed by personnel properly trained for this work. Replacing sensors and other parts with original equipment does not affect the intrinsic safety of the instrument.

  • Page 99: Instrument Cleaning

    Table 15: Troubleshooting the GX-Force Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action • Heart symbol at the • A microprocessor error has • Contact Control Equipment for further top of the screen occurred instruction becomes steadily on or disappears • Charge LED alternates •...

  • Page 100: Replacing The Sensor Filters

    For users with a 2 ppm or higher H2S alarm setpoint, the filter does not necessarily ever need to be replaced. Replacement Procedure 1. Verify that the GX-Force is off. Page 100 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 101 3. With the front of the GX-Force facing down, gently pry apart the front and back portions of the case. 4. Remove the filter gasket. 5. Gently pry out the filter you want to replace. Page 101 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 102: Replacing The Inlet Filters

    Replacing the Hydrophobic Filter and Wire Mesh Disk 1. Verify that the GX-Force is off. 2. Locate the clear plastic filter holder at the top of the GX-Force. Page 102 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 103 Push the filter holder into the case and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise until it snaps into place. Page 103 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 104: Replacing The Probe Filters

    Top Half Particle Filter Hydrophobic Filter Disk Gasket Bottom Half Figure 10: Replacing the Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk Set the top half aside. Page 104 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 105: Replacing A Sensor

    5. Remove the filter gasket/sensor retainer assembly from the GX-Force. The sensors will be exposed. 6. Locate the sensor you want to replace and remove it from its socket. Page 105 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 106 12. Calibrate the new sensors as described on page 70. If a new H2-compensated CO sensor was installed, you need to calibrate with CO and set the H2 response. Page 106 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 107 • For long-term storage, the instrument should be turned on every 6 months to let the pump run for at least 3 minutes to prevent the pump’s motor grease from solidifying. Disposal • Remove the battery pack • Dispose in accordance with local regulations Page 107 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 108 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 100 feet 80-0172 Probe, with hydrophobic filter and particle filter, no scrubber section 80-0404RK Dilution fitting, 1:1 Page 108 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 109 Carbon monoxide (CO) sensor ESR-A1CP-CO-H Hydrogen-compensated carbon monoxide (CO) sensor ESR-A1DP-COHS Dual carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor ESR-X13P-OXY Oxygen sensor NCR-6309 Combustible gas sensor, catalytic Page 109 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 110 Perform a bump test on the gases selected for Cylinder CYL X X (A-E cylinders available) START Begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring Mode. Return to the BUMP menu item. ESCAPE Page 110 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 111 ON). The GX-Force is not a gas monitoring device while the pump is off. (page 120) OFF (factory setting): The Pump Off screen does not appear in Display Mode. Page 111 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 112 Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons. To exit an entered menu item without saving a change, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a • few seconds. Page 112 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 113 GAS CAL at the top of the screen indicates that the GX-Force is in Maintenance Mode. 9. Use AIR to move through the Maintenance Mode menu items. Page 113 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 114 (if in use) then quickly press POWER MODE to begin the countdown. 6. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS.TEST. 7:49 GAS.TEST Page 114 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 115 1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to SEN.DATE. 7:49 SEN.DATE 2. Press POWER MODE. The combustible gas sensor’s replacement date displays. 7:49 22 - Page 115 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 116 7. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 123 to enter Measuring Mode. Performing a Bump Test (BUMP) See “Performing a Bump Test (BUMP)” on page 63 for a description of the BUMP menu item. Page 116 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 117 4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the ALM.SLNC menu item in Maintenance Mode. 5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 123 to enter Measuring Mode. Page 117 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 118 4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the A.ZERO menu item in Maintenance Mode. 5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 123 to enter Measuring Mode. Page 118 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 119 Turning the Zero Follower On/Off (ZERO.FLW) The ZERO.FLW setting is not intended for field adjustment. The default setting is ON. The oxygen channel does not support zero follower functionality. Page 119 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 120 Maintenance Mode. It is not normally necessary to have the zero follower menu item appear in User Mode. Contact Control Equipment before turning this setting on. Turning the Pump Off Display On/Off (POFF.DSP) OFF (factory setting): The PUMP.OFF item does not appear in Display Mode.

  • Page 121: Turning The Password On/Off (Pass - - W)

    PASS - - W item in Maintenance Mode. 9. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 123 to enter Measuring Mode. Page 121 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 122 Performing a default operation in Maintenance Mode returns all parameters to their RKI factory settings. 1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to M.DEF. 7:49 M.DEF Page 122 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 123 Entering Measuring Mode (START) 1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to START. 7:49 START 2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument begins its warmup sequence. Page 123 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 124 3. The scrolling direction returns to the original direction when you exit and reenter a menu. To skip an item when a question is asked, press AIR. To enter an item and to save any changes, press POWER MODE. Page 124 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 125 GX-Force is in Gas Select Mode. 9. Use AIR to move through the Gas Select Mode menu items. Page 125 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 126 1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS.COMB. 7:49 GAS.COMB 2. Press POWER MODE. The first channel displays. 7:49 %LEL - - - GAS.COMB Page 126 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 127 7:49 ESCAPE 4. Press POWER MODE. 5. The target gas for the selected channel flashes. In the example below, the combustible gas channel is selected. 7:49 SELECt Page 127 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 128 11. The instrument returns to the GAS.COMB menu item in Gas Select Mode. 12. See “Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)” on page 133 to enter Measuring Mode. Page 128 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 129 4. The instrument returns to the SAVE -- AP menu item in Gas Select Mode. 5. See “Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)” on page 133 to enter Measuring Mode. Page 129 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 130 • The instrument’s buzzer does not sound for any reason, even alarm conditions. • An “S” appears at the top of the LCD. OFF (factory setting): The instrument’s backlight and LEDs operate normally. Page 130 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 131 ISO: Apply the ISO settings (per ISO 10156 2017) for the lower explosive limit’s ppm level. Standard (ppm) IEC (ppm) ISO (ppm) Methane (CH4) 50,000 44,000 44,000 Isobutane (i-C4H10) 18,000 13,000 15,000 Hydrogen (H2) 40,000 40,000 40,000 Page 131 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 132 27,000 27,000 Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) 12,000 12,000 12,000* Tetrahydrofuran (THK) 20,000 15,000 15,000* * Values are actually IEC because no ISO definition exists for these gases. Page 132 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

  • Page 133: Gx-Force

    Exiting Gas Select Mode (START) 1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to START. 7:49 START 2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument begins its warm-up sequence. Page 133 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 134 Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O 2.0 vol% -0.5 ppm Methane 1.26 vol% 0.0 ppm Methanol CH3OH 1.38 vol% -0.6 ppm * Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 0.45 vol% 0.0 ppm Page 134 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 135 0.50 vol% -0.4 ppm Toluene C7H8 1.0 vol% 0.0 ppm Xylene C8H10 0.25 vol% 0.0 pm * The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas. Page 135 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 136 2 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHOH 0.5 vol% -1 ppm Methane 1.25 vol% 0 ppm Methanol CH3OH 1000 ppm 3 ppm Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 0.45 vol% -1 ppm Page 136 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 137 0.5 vol% 0 ppm Toluene C6H5CH3 3000 ppm 0 ppm Xylene C6H4(CH3)2 2500 ppm 0 ppm * The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas. Page 137 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 138 1.38 vol% 131 ppm * Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 0.45 vol% 0 ppm Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C6H12O 0.30 vol% 0 ppm Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 0.43 vol% 1 ppm Page 138 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 139 0.50 vol% 1 ppm Toluene C7H8 0.30 vol% 1 ppm Xylene C8H10 0.25 vol% 0 ppm * The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas. Page 139 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 140 Isopropyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHOH 0.5 vol% 15 ppm * Methane 1.25 vol% -1 ppm Methanol CH3OH 1000 ppm 10 ppm * Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 0.45 vol% -1 ppm Page 140 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 141 0.5 vol% 21 ppm Toluene C6H5CH3 0.3 vol% 0 ppm Xylene C6H4(CH3)2 0.25 vol% 0 ppm * The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas. Page 141 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 142 -0.1 ppm C4H10 Isobuten CH2CH(CH3)2 1000 ppm 0.1 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol CH3C(OH)CH3 0.5 vol% 0.0 ppm Methane 1.25 vol% -0.1 ppm Methanol CH3OH 1.375 vol% 0.5 ppm Page 142 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 143 29.9 ppm 0.6 ppm Sulfur Dioxide 30 ppm -0.1 ppm Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O 0.5 vol% 0.1 ppm Toluene C6H5CH3 0.3 vol% -0.1 ppm Xylene C6H5(CH3)2 0.25 vol% -0.1 ppm Page 143 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 144 Product Warranty Control Equipment warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Control Equipment Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge.
  • Page 145 4, Japan Phone: +81-3-3966-1113 Phone: +81-3-3966-1113 Fax: +81-3-3558-9110 Fax: +81-3-3558-9110 E-mail: intdept@rikenkeiki.co.jp E-mail: intdep t@ri Website: https://www.rikenkeiki.co.jp Website: http s : s:// //ww rike .c .co. o.jp Page 145 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 146 Page 146 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 147 UK Type Examination Certificate: DNV 22 UKEX 55041X IEC 60079-0:2017 EN IEC 60079-0:2018 BS EN IEC 60079-0:2018 Applicable standards IEC 60079-1:2014-06 EN 60079-1:2014 BS EN 60079-1:2014 IEC 60079-11:2011 EN 60079-11:2012 BS EN 60079-11:2012 Page 147 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...
  • Page 148 A: Year of manufacture (0 - 9) B: Month of manufacture (1 - 9 for Jan. - Sep.; XYZ for Oct., Nov., Dec.) C: Manufacturing lot D: Serial number E: Factory code Page 148 of 148 GX-Force CONTROL EQUIPMENT Pty Ltd Operating Guide www.controlequipment.com.au sales@controlequipmeny.com.au...

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