Ampcontrol Pty Ltd
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GG2 DETECTOR USER MANUAL
GG2B011 Version 3
– June/19
Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version
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Pharmaceutical
Plants
at levels above
2ppm
(continuous
exposure)
Acetylene
Welding
Applications
Some
Petrochemical
Plants
Signal output on
gas is progressively
reduced, Zero
Output increases.
Effect is noticeable
at levels >
5%LEL
(Intermittent
Exposure)
Permanent.
TEMPORARY POISONS
Sulphurous
Compounds
Hydrogen Sulphide
Sewage
Digester Gas
Landfill Gas
Sour Gas
Signal output on
gas is reduced.
Effect is noticeable
at
levels above 2 ppm
(continuous
exposure)
Temporary -
performance is
restored when
exposed to clean
air or test gas, but
the
sensor’s resistance
to further poisoning
is affected
Chlorinated
Compounds
Carbon Tetrachloride
Methyl Chloride
Some Freons, such
as R134A,
R152B,
Vinyl Chloride
Solvents, Freons
Signal output on
gas is reduced.
Effect is noticeable
at levels above
100 ppm
(continuous
exposure)
Temporary -
performance is
restored when
exposed to clean
air or test gas, but
the
sensor’s resistance
to further poisoning
is affected
Some
Olefins
Propylene
Styrene
Acrylonitrile
Plastics
Manufacturing
Signal output on
gas is reduced.
Effect is noticeable
at levels above 100
ppm
(intermittent
exposure)
Usually temporary,
except where high
concentrations are
encountered.
3.6.3 Humidity
Catalytic sensors cannot be operated in a condensing atmosphere or where the relative humidity
exceeds 95%. High humidity and condensation can cause significant changes in sensitivity, which
leads to incorrect gas values being read.
3.6.4 Pressure Effects
Catalytic sensors are sensitive to the effects of pressure and should not be operated outside of their
stated range of ±20 kPa.
3.6.5 Air Velocity
Due to the complex dynamics associated within catalytic elements and particle filters, they are slightly
sensitive to changes in air velocity. The GG2 filter assembly has been designed to greatly minimise this