10 • Chapter 1: Introduction
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the GX-6000 gas monitor. This chapter also describes the
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual
(this document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the
specifications for the GX-6000.
About the GX-6000
Using an advanced detection system consisting of up to six gas sensors, the GX-6000
sample draw gas monitor is capable of detecting the presence of combustible gas, oxygen
(O
2
), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H
2
S), and various other toxic gases
simultaneously. The GX-6000’s rugged, reliable, and easy-to-use design makes it ideally
suited for a wide range of applications, including sewage treatment plants, utility
manholes, tunnels, hazardous waste sites, power stations, petrochemical refineries, mines,
paper mills, drilling rigs, and fire fighting stations. The GX-6000 offers a full range of
features including:
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Simultaneous monitoring of one to six gases.
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Choice of three operating modes:
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Normal Mode for typical confined space or area monitoring. Normal Mode is the
standard factory setting.
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Bar Hole Mode for checking of bar holes when searching for underground gas
leaks
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Leak Check Mode for locating leaks in valves and piping
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Sample-drawing pump with up to 50 foot range
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Liquid crystal display (LCD) for complete and understandable information at a glance
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Ultrabright alarm LEDs
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Distinctive audible/vibrating alarms for dangerous gas conditions and audible alarms
for unit malfunction
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Microprocessor control for reliability, ease of use, and advanced capabilities
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Data logging functions (when used in Normal Mode)
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Alarm trend data (when used in Normal Mode)
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STEL and TWA (when used in Normal Mode) and over range alarms
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Peak readings (when used in Normal Mode)
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Built-in time function
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Lunch break feature
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RF shielded high impact plastic case
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CSA “C/US” classification for Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous
atmospheres
