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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand instructions before use.
Ex ib IIB T3
IP54
ATEX Cert. No. TRAC11ATEX21304X
710183
UL913
Intrinsically Safe for Use in Class I, Groups C and D, T3
Hazardous Locations
WARNING
⚠
or combustible atmospheres, disconnect power before servicing.
: To prevent ignition of flammable
851 Transport Drive • Valparaiso, IN 46383 (USA)
Phone: 219.465.2700 • www.gasleaksensors.com

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read and understand instructions before use. Ex ib IIB T3 IP54 ATEX Cert. No. TRAC11ATEX21304X 710183 UL913 Intrinsically Safe for Use in Class I, Groups C and D, T3 Hazardous Locations WARNING ⚠ : To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect power before servicing.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Continuously low calibration check results or fluctuation of zero readings may indicate sensor end of life or failure. Consult SENSIT Technologies with any questions. For best accuracy always zero in clean air environments similar in temperature and relative humidity to the environment where the instrument will be used.
  • Page 3 The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction. Only use the detachable power supply unit supplied by SENSIT Technologies. The house symbol on the power supply, indicates “for indoor use only”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY .................... 2 SENSIT GOLD G2 MODELS ................6 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ................. 7 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................8 SPECIFICATIONS ....................9 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................9 PRODUCT FEATURES ..................10 PRODUCT FEATURES ..................11 SENSOR TYPES AND PUMPS ................13 ALKALINE BATTERY ...................
  • Page 5 SHOW BH LOG............................40 SMART-CAL ............................. 41 CAL DUE ..............................41 AUTOLOG............................... 42 CALIBRATION ....................43 DEFINITIONS ............................43 AUTO CAL .............................. 44 MANUAL CALIBRATION ..................45 CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) CALIBRATION (100PPM CO/AIR) ..............45 HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) CALIBRATION (H2S 25 PPM/AIR) ..............45 HYDROGEN CYANIDE (HCN) CALIBRATION (HCN 10 PPM/N2) ..............

  • Page 6: Sensit Gold G2 Models

    SENSIT GOLD G2 MODELS (Sensors Included) MODEL NO. %VOL 911-00000-01 • 911-00000-02 • • 911-00000-03 • • 911-00000-04 • • 911-00000-05 • • • 911-00000-06 • • • 911-00000-07 • • • 911-00000-08 • • • • 911-00000-09 • •...

  • Page 7: Parts And Accessories

    PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories (Included) 872-00001 Hard Carrying Case 360-00040 Wrist Strap 870-00018 Extra Sensor Cap with O-Rings 360-00105 T10 Torx Wrench 750-00039 Instruction Manual 310-00004 3”C” Alkaline Batteries 883-00036 2 Piece Polycarbonate Probe Assembly Accessories and Replacement Parts 870-00018 Sensor Cap with “O”...

  • Page 8: General Description

    10ppm. The hydrogen cyanide (HCN) alarm is set to 5ppm. The SENSIT GOLD G2 instrument is approved ATEX Zone 1 intrinsically safe Ex ib IIB T3 IP54 and UL CL1, ® Div I Groups C & D, T3 hazardous locations. Consult Sensit Technologies for certificate details.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS TYPE RESOLUTION RANGE ACCURACY 0.1% up to 2% increments 0-100% LEL ±10% % GAS 0.1% 5-100% METHANE ±5% 2.2-100% PROPANE 1ppm or 10ppm 0-10,000ppm ±10% 0.1% 0-25% ±0.2% or 10%** 1ppm 0-2000ppm ±5ppm or 5%** 1ppm 0-100ppm ±2ppm or 5%** 1ppm 0-30ppm...

  • Page 10: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES SENSIT GOLD G2 Label PowerStick Label (Optional Battery Pack)

  • Page 11: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES SENSIT GOLD G2 instruments are constructed of durable ABS plastic to withstand the rigors of field use. ® Incorporated in the hand grip area is the battery compartment. All SENSIT GOLD G2 instruments require ® 3 “C” type alkaline batteries or SENSIT PowerStick (310-00022).
  • Page 12 PRODUCT FEATURES There are 3 operational button pads on the front of all SENSIT GOLD G2 instruments. ® BUTTON POWER/MUTE Operates POWER, MUTE and Smart-Cal features and exit menu items. BUTTON TICK/MENU Operates the Tick Rate Control, Bar Hole and other Test modes, and to enter, change and select menu items.

  • Page 13: Sensor Types And Pumps

    : H2S and HCN sensors cannot be simultaneously equipped. THE PUMP The SENSIT GOLD G2 instruments are equipped with a powerful and efficient pump. A water/dirt filter ® at the end of the gooseneck protects the pump from foreign material. An additional internal filter also helps to protect the pump from damaging debris.

  • Page 14: Alkaline Battery

    ALKALINE BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT ⚠ WARNING Always change batteries in a non-hazardous location. ⚠ WARNING Never mix batteries of different type or age. A battery strength icon is located at the lower right corner of the display which indicates the approximate battery capacity.
  • Page 15 Use only DURACELL® PROCELL, Type PC1400 Alkaline Batteries (or equivalent). (Applies to UL913 Approval) Use only DURACELL® PROCELL, Type PC1400 Alkaline Batteries. (Applies to ATEX Approval)

  • Page 16: Powerstick (310-00022)

    POWERSTICK (310-00022) INSTALLATION / REPLACEMENT ⚠ WARNING Intrinsically Safe for Use in Class I, Groups C and D, T3 Hazardous Locations when used in a SENSIT Technologies Gas Leak Detector 911-00000-XX. ⚠ WARNING Use only SENSIT Charger (871-00075). ⚠ WARNING Charge only in a temperature range of 0°...

  • Page 17: Powerstick (310-00022)

    POWERSTICK (310-00022) INSTALLATION Positive Side Negative Side Recharging the PowerStick is necessary when the display icon displays an empty battery silhouette and flashes a countdown timer in seconds indicating the maximum time before instrument shut down. This can be done while the PowerStick is installed in the instrument or independently.

  • Page 18: Powerstick

    POWERSTICK REMOVAL Remove the battery sleeve cover by removing the retaining screw (#10 Torx). Depressing the locking tab on the front of the handle with a coin or flat object and pull the handle away from the top or display area of the instrument.

  • Page 19: Powerstick Charging

    POWERSTICK CHARGING INTRINSIC SAFETY CONTROL DRAWING AD/DC Adapter Assembly: * Mfg pn: PhiHong PSAC12R-120 * Sensit PN: 871-00077 (International adapters) 871-00078 (North American adapter) * Input: 100-240VAC, 0.5A, 50/60Hz * Output: 12VDC Sensit Battery Charger: * Sensit PN: 871-00075 SENSIT PowerStick: * SENSIT PN: 310-00022...

  • Page 20: Powerstick Charging

    POWERSTICK CHARGING ⚠ WARNING Use only SENSIT Charger (871-00075). ⚠ WARNING To prevent risk of ignition of a flammable atmosphere, battery pack must only be charged in an area known to be non-hazardous. ⚠ WARNING Charging must be done in a dry/dust free environment. ⚠...

  • Page 21: Operation And Use

    Auto Log Check (alert at 50 records remaining before memory is full and overwrites c. Display all active sensors d. Display “SENSIT GOLD G2, Configuration Number and Software revision”. e. Date and Time Gas Type (indicating type of calibration gas) g.
  • Page 22 During “Autozero” all sensors will be displayed with th zeroing result (passed or failed). If after the warm-up period, the instrument determines that a sensor is inoperable, an ERROR mes- sage will flash for that sensor. Then FAIL will show on the display for the corresponding sensor. Attempt to manually zero by pressing &...
  • Page 23 Hydrogen Cyanide - 5ppm and above ⚠ CAUTION There are gases that can poison or be cross sensitive to the combustible gas sensor. Contact SENSIT Technologies for cross-sensitivity information. 11. To disable the alarm, quickly press & release the POWER/MUTE BUTTON...
  • Page 24 To enable the alarm press & release the same button again. During an alarm the gas that has ex- ceeded the preset alarm point will flash on the display and the HAZARD 3 LED will flash indicating a potentially unsafe condition. When combustible gas readings exceed the alarm range, all LEDs (except green and red HAZ3) will turn off.

  • Page 25: Bar Hole Test

    than air, such as carbon dioxide, etc.). If the response is “NSC” Non Standard Combustible) the gas is likely a heavy hydrocarbon, such as gasoline, propane, butane, etc. If the instrument is calibrated for propane, “NSR” likely indicates gas lighter than air such as helium . “NSC” may indicate methane, hydrogen or natural gas.
  • Page 26 shut off and any sustained and peak readings will be shown and recorded. NOTE : The Bar Hole test mode will always display all results in the percent volume (%V/V) scale (non- adjustable). If you have another test to take, press & hold the SAVE/ZERO BUTTON .

  • Page 27: Leak Search (Optional)

    LEAK SEARCH (OPTIONAL) To conduct a LEAK SEARCH (LS): To enter the LEAK SEARCH mode from the working display, press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON Press & release the SAVE/ZERO BUTTON until LS is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON .

  • Page 28: Purge Mode

    PURGE MODE For percent volume equipped units only To conduct a PURGE: NOTE : This feature is for purging lines into service only. For purging lines out of service with an inert gas, see section about INERT PURGE MODE, or contact the factory for more information. For purging lines out of service with air, use the normal working display.

  • Page 29: Inert Purge Mode (Optional)

    INERT PURGE MODE (OPTIONAL) For Oxygen (O2) equipped units only NOTE: This feature is for purging lines out of service with an inert gas only and requires the dilution tube accessory. For purging lines out of service using air, use the normal working display. For purging lines into service, see the section on PURGE MODE.

  • Page 30: Work Display Peak Readings (Optional)

    display will prompt to remove the dilution tube. Remove the dilution tube and acknowledge by pressing & releasing the TICK/MENU BUTTON . The gas reading on the display will now read 0.0 NAT or PRO %LEL NOTE : You must exit INERT MODE to gain access to the other QUICK MENU features. If the purge probe cannot be used because of application restrictions, the tubing with dilution tube (no purge probe) can be used for sampling.

  • Page 31: Confined Space Mode (Optional)

    CONFINED SPACE MODE (OPTIONAL) To enter CONFINED SPACE MODE from the working display. Press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON . The top line will read SELECT TEST. Press & release the SAVE/ZERO BUTTON until the bottom line reads CNSP. Press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON .

  • Page 32: Cf Test

    instrument for display or printout at a later date. Press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON to repeat the test. Press & release the POWER/MUTE BUTTON to return to the working display. CF TEST Only available as an option for instruments with CO and O2 sensors. To Conduct a CF Test NOTE : The hot air flue probe must be used with the instrument when conducting this test to prevent damage...
  • Page 33 the right side of the screen. If the proper conditions for an accurate test existed (O2 below 18.9%), the detected CO level, calculated CF level and the peak CF level will remain on the display at the end of the test. The CF readings are automatically recorded by the instrument and can be viewed at a later date.

  • Page 34: Calibration Check

    CALIBRATION CHECK To verify the accuracy of any SENSIT GOLD G2, it must be exposed to a known concentration of test gas ® that will test any sensor combination included in your particular model. Any sensor that does not meet the specifications listed in this manual may require calibration or repair. A calibration check does not update the calibration due date.

  • Page 35: User Menu

    USER MENU The SENSIT GOLD G2 has several categories within the User Menu. The first twelve fields are standard with ® all instruments. The last two are optional test modes that are not available by default. Show Time: Displays current date and time.

  • Page 36: Show Time

    Cal Due: Display future calibration due dates for all sensors. NOTE : Factory default LOG size is 6 events but up to 100 records can be stored per session, BH Test, CO Test and CF test. NOTE : These additional fields are optional and not available by default. NOTE : Instruments cannot be configured with both CO and CF Test modes (and logs) simultaneously.

  • Page 37: Print

    PRINT For all printing operations, the printer is only to be used in non-hazardous locations. From the working display access the USER MENU by pressing & holding the TICK/MENU BUTTON until the top line of the display reads USER MENU. The bottom line will read SHOW TIME. Press &...

  • Page 38: Cal

    If any sensor fails, the display will show BUMP TEST FAILED. This means that calibration is required. If calibration is unsuccessful, remove the instrument from service. Consult the factory in the event of any failure. To exit this menu and return to the working display, press & release the POWER/MUTE BUTTON See Calibration section on Page 43.

  • Page 39: Cal Log

    the POWER/MUTE BUTTON to save and exit to the USER MENU. Press & release the POWER/MUTE BUTTON again to return to the working display. NOTE : Prior to use, confirm that the instrument is reading accurately when switching gas types. Verification is recommended by conducting a Bump Test or Calibration.

  • Page 40: Session Log

    SESSION LOG To Show a Session Log From the working display, press & hold the TICK/MENU BUTTON until the top line reads USER MENU. Press & release the SAVE/ZERO BUTTON to scroll until the bottom line reads SES LOG. Press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON to enter the menu.

  • Page 41: Smart-Cal

    include the recorded peak (PK) and sustained (ON) concentrations. The SAVE/ZERO BUTTON advances to the next record and pressing & releasing the TICK/MENU BUTTON returns to the previous record. Press & release the POWER/MUTE BUTTON to return to the USER MENU. SMART-CAL From the working display, access the USER MENU by pressing &...

  • Page 42: Autolog

    Press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON to select this feature. The heading will display CAL DUE if the sensor is past calibration or NEXT CAL indicating when each sensor is due. Press & release the POWER/ MUTE BUTTON to return to the USER MENU. AUTOLOG NOTE : This feature is not available by default.

  • Page 43: Calibration

    Manually zero the instrument prior to beginning the calibration process. NOTE : Using calibration kits other than recommended by SENSIT Technologies may cause inaccurate readings. Repairs are required if any sensor fails to calibrate. Consult the factory for details. NOTE : Calibration points are fixed at specific values and are not adjustable by either the customer or the factory.

  • Page 44: Auto Cal

    USER MENU. NOTE : A calibration failure is indicated on the display by FAILED. Re-calibration should be attempted. Any instrument that does not accept calibration should be taken out of service. Please contact SENSIT Technologies for any needed repairs.

  • Page 45: Manual Calibration

    MANUAL CALIBRATION The following instructions pertain to manual calibration of the SENSIT GOLD G2. If you are using the ® automatic Smart-Cal Calibration System, the procedure is different. See the Smart-Cal sections of this manual or consult the Smart-Cal instruction manual for details.

  • Page 46: Hydrogen Cyanide (Hcn) Calibration (Hcn 10 Ppm/N2)

    Apply 25ppm H2S/Air calibration gas to the instrument and press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON start H2S calibration. When the reading is satisfactory, the display will flash OK SAVED indicating that calibration is complete for that sensor. The date for CAL PAST DUE is automatically reset for that sensor as well. Scroll by pressing &...

  • Page 47: Combustible Gas Calibratio (2.5%V/V Methane/Air)

    COMBUSTIBLE GAS CALIBRATIO (2.5%V/V METHANE/AIR) From the working display press & hold the TICK/MENU BUTTON until the top line reads USER MENU. Press & release the SAVE/ZERO BUTTON until the bottom line reads CAL. Press & release the TICK/MENU BUTTON .

  • Page 48: Combustible Gas Calibration

    that sensor. The date for CAL PAST DUE is automatically reset for that sensor as well. Scroll by pressing & releasing the SAVE/ZERO BUTTON if you need to calibrate another sensor. When finished, remove and shut off the gas supply. Press & release the POWER/MUTE BUTTON once to return to the USER MENU and twice to return to the working display.

  • Page 49: Oxygen Sensor Test

    OXYGEN SENSOR TEST To determine if the O2 sensor is working properly, verify the sensors reaction by exposing it to a calibration gas void of oxygen, such as 100% methane or 100% nitrogen. From the working display press & hold the TICK/MENU BUTTON until the top line reads USER MENU.
  • Page 50 SHOW SES: Allow user to view session log in the user menu SHOW BH: Allow user to view BH log in the user menu SHOW CF/CO: Allow user to view CF/CO log(s) in the user menu SHOW AUTO: Allow user to view AUTO LOG in the user menu ALARM: Adjustment for default alarm points LOW LED:...

  • Page 51: Expert Feature Chart

    EXPERT FEATURE CHART FEATURE SETTINGS DEFAULT SERVICE CONTRAST 0-63 TEMP FZ FLOW CAL TICK MODE OFF, LO, MED, HIGH %LEL MODE ON/OFF 100% LEL N 4.0-5.0%V/V 5.0% V/V 100% LEL P 1.8-2.2%V/V 2.2%V/V RESOLUTION 0.0-2.0%LEL 0.0%LEL CAL DUE 30, 45, 60, 90, 180, 360 DAYS 30 DAYS DUE ACK ON/OFF...
  • Page 52 ALARM LOW O2 17.5-20.5% 19.5% HIGH O2 21.5-23.5% 23.5% 5-300ppm 35PPM 2-30ppm 10PPM 2-20ppm 5PPM 0.1-99.0%LEL 50%LEL 5.0-100%V/V 17.0%V/V 2.2-100%V/V 12.0%V/V 0-2000ppm 0ppm (off) LKSRCH ALM 0-500ppm 0ppm (off) LOW LED 0.1-8.0%LEL 5.0%LEL POWER OFF 0-480 min (0 = off) 60 min PURGE TIME 0-120 sec...
  • Page 53 AUTO BUMP 0-30 DAYS 0 DAYS (off) MUTE LATCH ON/OFF ERASE LOG PASSWORD REQ. LANGUAGE ENGLISH/TURKISH ENGLISH/CHINESE ENGLISH GAS TYPE EN ON/OFF SET CLOCK CN SP TIME 5-60 sec 30 sec...

  • Page 54: Lel Sensor Installation Instructions

    LEL SENSOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tab on the Sensor must align with the mark on the sensor board. After sensor installation and prior to use: Allow instrument to operate for 15 Minutes. Calibrate per instrument’s operation instructions.

  • Page 55: Eu Waste Electrical And Electronic

    EU and are intending to discard these products at the end of their useful life, please do not dispose of them with your other household or municipal waste. Sensit Technologies LLC has labeled its branded electronic products with the WEEE Symbol (figure above) to alert our customers that products bearing...

  • Page 56: Warranty

    WARRANTY Your SENSIT GOLD G2 is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ® two years after purchase (excluding calibration and batteries). The circuit board and percent gas sensor (TC) are warranted for 5 years. If within the warranty period, your instrument should become inoperative from such defects, the unit will be repaired or replaced at our option.

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