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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SENSIT

®

 GOLD G3

READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

For use with combustible gases and optionally available oxygen and toxic gases.

GA S   D E T E C T I O N   I N ST R U M E N T

 

Intrinsically safe for use in:

Class I Div. 1

Groups C, D

Temp Classification: T4, IP64

Hazardous Locations

⚠ 

WARNING:

 To prevent ignition of flammable 

or combustible atmosphere, disconnect power before 

servicing.

710183

UL913

Summary of Contents for GOLD G3

Page 1: ...IONS BEFORE USE For use with combustible gases and optionally available oxygen and toxic gases GAS D ET EC TI O N I NST RU M E N T Intrinsically safe for use in Class I Div 1 Groups C D Temp Classific...

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Page 3: ...t mix batteries of different age or type WARNING Not for use in atmospheres of oxygen greater than 21 WARNING Only zero the instrument in a gas free environment WARNING To maintain intrinsic safety se...

Page 4: ...OFTWARE 9 WORK DISPLAY OPTIONS 9 COMBUSTIBLE GAS TYPE 9 LEL DEFINITION 10 H2S RESOLUTION 10 HCN RESOLUTION 10 NON STANDARD READINGS 10 NSR 10 NSC 10 ALARMS 11 OPERATION AND USE 12 POWER ON AND STARTUP...

Page 5: ...RT SENSOR 33 CALIBRATION 34 O2 TEST 36 GAS TYPE 37 CAL LOG 37 SESSION LOG 39 BAR HOLE LOG 39 CO LOG 40 DATA LOG 40 SMART CAL 41 SMART LINK 42 CALIBRATION NEXT DUE 42 BARHOLE PURGE THRESHOLD 42 CO PURG...

Page 6: ...sor the combustible gas reading will automatically scale into the percent volume range after the LEL range 6 Once the work display is shown with no fail messages and a flow block check has been succes...

Page 7: ...1PPM resolution Hydrogen cyanide HCN detectable range from 0 30PPM with a 0 1PPM resolution The maximum number of available slots for these sensors is 3 However detection capability for all 4 is avail...

Page 8: ...h a damaged or altered sensor cap can cause damage to the instrument and void the warranty LED DOME The LED dome on the SENSIT GOLD G3 displays different colors and patterns to alert the operator of v...

Page 9: ...10 000PPM or 50 000PPM If set to 50 000PPM the G3 will not scale to LEL even if it is enabled because at the highest LEL Definition 50 000PPM is equal to 100 LEL In addition the display resolution fo...

Page 10: ...to decrease the resolution to 1PPM NON STANDARD READINGS When equipped with the optional TC sensor the SENSIT GOLD G3 has two non standard readings available NSR non standard response and NSC non stan...

Page 11: ...ng sections for information on each WORK DISPLAY ALARMS WORK DISPLAY ALARM SETPOINTS DEFAULT LEL 50 0 LEL EX PPM Disabled CO 35PPM O2 DEPLETION 19 5 VOL O2 ENRICHMENT 23 5 VOL H2S 10 0PPM HCN 4 7PPM S...

Page 12: ...al categories Due to the many custom options available and many different applications the instrument can be used in there is not one comprehensive sequential set of instructions for using the instrum...

Page 13: ...efault settings that is not due for calibration There are many custom settings available in the G3 that may change what appears during the startup process The instrument will not be ready to use until...

Page 14: ...are intact and there are no air leaks in the probe or instrument Press and release the C button to restart the pump and return to the previous screen If flow block is not detected check the integrity...

Page 15: ...SR or NSC followed by a number If the instrument for natural gas NSR Non Standard Response likely indicates a heavy noncombustible gas i e heavier than air such as carbon dioxide etc If the response i...

Page 16: ...being used for there are a variety of test modes available that are designed to be used for specific tasks For example using BARHOLE mode for below grade leak investigation To access these test modes...

Page 17: ...ing display press and release the B button to enter the QUICK MENU 2 The first option in the menu should be tick Press and release the B button to enable it Upon activation an audible tick can be hear...

Page 18: ...dinates if installed that can be retrieved wirelessly from the SENSIT GOLD G3 with Smart Link 360 Software TO CONDUCT A BAR HOLE 1 If you are sampling below grade in a hole a bar hole probe is require...

Page 19: ...de of the display When the test ends the pump will shut off and any sustained and peak readings will be shown and recorded 6 If you have another test to take remove the probe from the test location an...

Page 20: ...flow block check by blocking the inlet s of the probe Within 10 seconds FLOW BLOCKED should be shown on the display This ensures all seals are intact and there are no air leaks in the probe or instrum...

Page 21: ...he test will be saved with the test number date and time and test results 6 If you have another test to take remove the probe from the test location and press and release the C button to purge the gas...

Page 22: ...n purging lines out of service For purging lines out of service with air use the normal working display For purging lines out of service with an inert gas e g nitrogen use Inert Mode The 2611 sensor L...

Page 23: ...readings NOTE A purge probe is required for use while in this mode to prevent over pressurization and damage to the instrument 5 Press and release the B button to start the purge Gas and oxygen readi...

Page 24: ...eset alarm of 50PPM if not otherwise specified while in leak search mode factory adjustable This is an additional and separate alarm from the standard set of alarms available on the working display Se...

Page 25: ...reached 6 To exit LEAK SEARCH mode to the working display press and hold the A button for 1 2 seconds and release STANDBY MODE OPTIONAL FEATURE PURPOSE Puts the instrument in a low power mode for whe...

Page 26: ...ill appear near the top of the display 2 Press and release the C button until PEAK MODE is shown 3 Press and release the B button to enter PEAK MODE The working display will be shown with an additiona...

Page 27: ...nto service or when purging lines out of service with compressed air For purging lines into service use Purge Test and for purging lines out of service with compressed air use the normal working displ...

Page 28: ...ute at the point of sampling If the point of sampling is not correctly restricted it risks damaging the instrument and the dilution tube will not be able to be adjusted properly to allow the correct l...

Page 29: ...Allows the user to set the instrument time zone hours and minutes This is an offset from UTC 0 GPS OPTIONAL FEATURE When installed and configured this shows the status of the GPS signal received by t...

Page 30: ...e Expert Menu controls this When a SENSIT GOLD G3 communicates with a SMART CAL 360 calibration station e g for calibration or bump testing the internal clock is automatically updated and synchronized...

Page 31: ...needs to be made follow the instruction below 2 If the hour position needs to be adjusted a Press and release the B button to select the SET TIME menu The hour position will be flashing b Press and re...

Page 32: ...ators to have an extra source of light that they can control with the tool they are already using rather than reaching for a flashlight This can assist in leak investigation in areas that are dimly li...

Page 33: ...ete and the next gas will be shown NOTE If the timer shown on screen expires before the test passes a fail message will be shown Double check there are no issues with the gas supply and re calibrate a...

Page 34: ...MANUALLY CALIBRATE METHANE TC LEL 2 5 VOL OR 2 2 VOL NOTE The methane 2 5 VOL or 2 2 VOL calibration point has two different options in the calibration menu for both sensors that are calibrated to th...

Page 35: ...alibration again If successful calibration cannot be achieved remove the instrument from service and contact the factory for assistance 8 The display will return to the CALIBRATION menu Press and rele...

Page 36: ...lease the C button until METHANE 100 VOL is shown 5 Attach 100 VOL or line gas methane calibration gas to the end of the gooseneck Ensure gas is flowing 6 Press and release the B button to start the c...

Page 37: ...calibration including manual Auto Calibration in a log on the internal memory of the instrument Both successful and unsuccessful attempts are recorded When the log memory is full the oldest record wil...

Page 38: ...e what the result was and calibration gas In this example it was a successful calibration for the CO sensor and 100PPM CO gas was used 4 Data that was saved for the Autozero prior to performing the ca...

Page 39: ...umber Each record contains the date time of the session and sensor outputs at that time GPS coordinates if equipped 4 To go to the previous record decrease the record number press and release the C bu...

Page 40: ...d sensor outputs at that time GPS coordinates if equipped 4 To go to the previous record decrease the record number press and release the C button To go the next record increase the record number pres...

Page 41: ...be completed using the station Follow the instructions in the sections below to do so TO ENABLE SMART CAL MODE SHORT CUT METHOD 1 From the work display press and hold the A button for 1 2 seconds and...

Page 42: ...ing display press and hold the B button until USER MENU is shown near the top of the display 2 Press and release the C button until CALIBRATION NEXT DUE is shown near the top of the display The next d...

Page 43: ...ted At the operator s option this threshold can be raised from 0 up to a maximum of 10PPM if it is deemed that it isn t necessary to completely purge the instrument TO ADJUST THE CO PURGE THRESHOLD 1...

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Page 47: ...ing at the end of life 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 h...

Page 48: ...oper maintenance Proof of purchase may be required before warranty is rendered Units out of warranty will be repaired for a service charge Internal repair or maintenance must be completed by a SENSIT...

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