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Chapter 7: GX-2012 Maintenance
Overview
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the GX-2012. It also includes
procedures for recharging the battery pack (rechargeable version), replacing the alkaline
batteries (alkaline version), and replacing various consumable parts.
WARNING:
RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that service, calibration, and repair
of RKI instruments be performed by personnel properly trained for this
work. Replacing sensors and other parts with original equipment does
not affect the intrinsic safety of the instrument.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table describes error messages, symptoms, probable causes, and
recommended action for problems you may encounter with the GX-2012.
Table 8: Troubleshooting the GX-2012
Symptoms
Probable
Causes
Recommended Action
• The LCD is blank.
• The unit may
have been turned
off.
• The alkaline
batteries may
need to be
replaced or the
lithium ion
battery pack
recharged.
1. To turn on the unit, press and
briefly hold the POWER
ENTER button.
2. If the unit does not turn on,
replace the alkaline batteries
or recharge the lithium ion
battery pack.
3. If the difficulties continue,
contact RKI Instruments, Inc.
for further instruction.
• Display indicates
“FAIL SYSTEM”
during startup
along with an error
code.
• A circuit fault has
occurred on one
of the PCB’s.
1. If the error code is 031,
indicating a FLASH memory
failure, press and release the
RESET SILENCE button to
continue to measuring mode
keeping in mind that there will
be no datalogging function.
2. If the error code is anything
else, the instrument cannot be
used.
3. Contact RKI Instruments, Inc.
for further instruction if either
1 or 2 occur.
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