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World Leader In Gas Detection
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RKI Model GX-2003
Training Program
Prepared for
TransCanada
Pipeline

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  • Page 1 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology RKI Model GX-2003 Training Program Prepared for TransCanada Pipeline...

  • Page 2: Training Program

    World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology GX-2003 Features & Benefits §  Simultaneous §  Audible and visual RKI Model GX-2003 Monitoring for alarms Training Program -  Combustible gas §  Internal vibrating •  LEL & VOL% alarm -  Oxygen content § ...
  • Page 3 Combustible Gas Detector Catalytic Oxidation Deactivator Platinum Catalyst Platinum Alloy Wire Ceramic Coating Active Common Reference Common Reference Active Catalytic Detector Combustible Sensor Poisons Flame Arrestor and Inhibitors Poisons Inhibitors §  Lead containing §  Hydrogen sulfide compounds (especially §  Halogenated tetraethyl lead) hydrocarbons (Freon, § ...

  • Page 4: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    -  Respiratory distress and unconsciousness in 1-3 minutes §  950-1000 PPM -  Unconscious with one breath Effects of CO Exposure Why use the GX-2003? §  25 PPM -  8 hour time weighted average §  Protection when entering §  200 PPM confined spaces - ...

  • Page 5: Opening Battery Compartment

    Removing the Rubber Boot Let ’ s Get Started! §  Preparing the GX-2003 §  Grasp the GX-2003 in for use your hands pulling the boot down exposing the -  Remove the GX-2003 from its case keeping it close by battery compartment...

  • Page 6: Alkaline Batteries

    Attaching the Probe Tip Charging the Battery §  The GX-2003 Ni-MH battery §  Press the rubber pack will recharge in 90 probe tip over minutes inlet of GX-2003 §  A fully charged Ni-MH...

  • Page 7: Attaching The Hose

    §  Screw probe on require the use of a hose and probe hose and tighten §  The GX-2003 comes with a standard 10’ hose and 10” probe with filter. §  Hose lengths of up to 40’ can be provided if needed...
  • Page 8 Warming up the GX-2003 Warming up the GX-2003 §  If the GX-2003 is not due for calibration, the §  If USER ID / STATION ID is turned on, you will NEXT CAL DATE will be displayed and the see the ID screen briefly then NEXT CAL DATE days remaining during start up § ...

  • Page 9: Performance Checks

    §  TCPL TOP’s requires a “Bump” test prior to each use of the GX-2003 §  Verification Test – monthly §  Expose the GX-2003 to Calibration Gas and §  Calibration Test – quarterly confirm sensor response for all sensors found in the unit See TCPL TOP’s for protocol for...

  • Page 10: Performing A Verification Test

    §  TCPL TOP’s requires a Verification Test §  Required Items monthly -  Multi-gas blend cylinder (50% LEL CH , 12% O §  Performing a verification test on the GX-2003 25 ppm H S, 50 ppm CO equipped) builds confidence in its operation and tests the following: - ...

  • Page 11: Accessing The Display Menu

    -  Date / Time & Battery capacity alarm -  Clear Data Logger -  Log Time in Hours Remaining -  Normal measuring screen GX-2003 Alarms - CAUTION GX-2003 Alarms §  Failed Sensor Alarm §  Flow Alarm -  If a sensor should fail a “FAILED SENSOR”...

  • Page 12: Resetting Alarms

    200 ppm as established by NIOSH, for this alarm Resetting Alarms Responding to Alarms §  If GX-2003 is configured for §  Determine which gas has been detected Alarm Latching the alarm condition will not be cleared §  Follow established TCPL procedure for an...

  • Page 13: User Maintenance

    NOTE: Dispose of old Ni-MH battery pack in an environmentally friendly manner Alkaline Batteries Probe Filter Replacement §  The GX-2003 can operate on Ni-MH’s or Alkaline §  Unscrew probe from hose batteries §  Unscrew clear plastic body from probe §  In situations when the Ni-MH battery is low and no § ...
  • Page 14 Cleaning the GX-2003 Turning GX-2003 OFF §  Keeping your GX-2003 clean will help to §  Press and hold the prolong the useful life of the instrument POWER ENTER § ...

  • Page 15: Assembling The Calibration Kit

    GX-2003 AUTO Calibration Auto Calibration Continued LEL / O2 / H2S / CO §  Turn the GX-2003 ON by pressing the POWER §  Remove rubber probe tip and attach tubing to ENTER button the inlet fitting of the GX-2003 § ...
  • Page 16 Auto Calibration Continued Auto Calibration Continued §  Attach tubing from gas regulator to inlet fitting §  Remove the calibration gas from the GX-2003 of the GX-2003 §  Display will return to Menu with cursor next to AUTO CALIBRATION §  Allow gas to flow for one minute or until readings stabilize § ...
  • Page 17 What if a Sensor Fails Sensor Replacement Calibration? §  A failed sensor on the GX-2003 will indicate §  Verify that the Model FAIL PUSH AIR KEY and will list the failed GX-2003 is OFF sensor(s) in brackets: <H2S> §  Remove the GX-2003 § ...

  • Page 18: Changing User Id

    HC Filter Replacement Changing the USER/STATION ID §  The GX-2003 can store one USER ID and one §  Pull old filter STATION ID assembly from -  These ID’s are used to identify user and location of holder and snap a...

  • Page 19: Software Installation

    §  Exit from all applications and open windows service pack, MDAC module and Internet §  Insert the GX-2003 Data Logging Software Explorer. Installation CD in your computer’s CD-ROM -  Use the scroll bar on the right side to move up and...
  • Page 20 -  IrDA Serial or IrDA USB -  Select Programs, then select GX-2003 -  Make sure that the cable is compatible with your -  You may also click on the GX-2003 Icon in the Start Windows® operating system window. §  Install your IrDA cable to the appropriate port § ...

  • Page 21: Features And Benefits

    -  View, print, and export calibration & bump test §  Alkaline Recognition records -  Smart charger recognizes alkaline powered -  Manage instrument records by serial #, user ID, or instruments (GX-2003) location ID www.rkiinstruments.com www.rkiinstruments.com Features & Benefits Simple Set Up § ...

  • Page 22: Performance Verification

    Performance Verification Software Overview §  Set mode switch to §  Main Program desired sample Window configuration position §  Control Buttons §  Initiate bump test or calibration using control §  Record-keeping buttons §  Bump Test and §  Progress and test result Calibration Report indicated by cal status www.rkiinstruments.com...

  • Page 23: Record Keeping

    Record Keeping Bump Test and Cal Report Base View Sorts Single button Records By reporting •  Test type •  Date www.rkiinstruments.com www.rkiinstruments.com Bump Test and Cal Report www.rkiinstruments.com...
  • Page 24 TransCanada GX-2003 Exam 1. The following can poison the combustible sensor: a. Lead b. Phosphate compounds c. Silicones d. All of the above e. None of the above 2. When remote sampling you must allow time for sample tube length and sensor response.
  • Page 25 Auto Calibration c. Multi Gas Calibration d. Single Calibration 12. The filters in the GX-2003 are used to protect against liquids and debris. The instrument’s internal components can be damaged if it is used without filters.  True  False 13.
  • Page 26 Use as much cotton as can be tightly packed into the end of the probe 20. To get into basic setup mode you must start with the unit turned on or off? (circle) RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Avenue, Union City, CA 94587 •...

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