Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions
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Version 3
P/N 761011-02
Congratulations on your purchase of a Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade kit. Gastech has
built on the foundations of the Velox system to bring you an enhanced vehicle mounted
gas detection system. The G-Shield Fire will detect carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen
cyanide (HCN).
1. Introduction
2. What’s in the box
The upgrade kit includes:
• One replacement Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) for the
touchscreen
• Two G-Shield Sensor Platforms fitted with dummy plugs
• One CO G-Pod
• One HCN G-Pod
• USB cable
• This instruction guide
• Software (Download directly from
https://gastech.com/g-shieldfire
)
• 1.3 mm hex wrench for Bushing Nut grubscrew
WARNING: The G-Shield Fire must be installed by an approved person.
Incorrect installation can cause injury or death to personnel.
3. Safety Precautions
The upgrade of the Velox system to the G-Shield Fire involves multiple steps. The
suggested workflow is shown below.
1. Removal of the Velox hardware
2. Upgrade of the touchscreen (new PCBA and software updates)
3. Installation of the G-Shield Fire hardware
4. Response test of the G-Pods
4. The Upgrade Process
The Velox used a single power connection. The G-Shield Fire requires two
power connections to be made to the G-Shield Fire PCBA plus a ground
connection. Please refer to the wiring diagram in section 14.
CAUTION:
