Chapter 1: introduction overview – RKI Instruments Gas Tracer 10,000 ppm User Manual
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1 • Overview
10,000 ppm Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the 10,000 ppm Gas Tracer. This chapter
also describes the 10,000 ppm Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual (this
document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the specifications for
the 10,000 ppm Gas Tracer.
About the 10,000 ppm Gas Tracer
Using an advanced detection system, the 10,000 ppm Gas Tracer
sample draw gas monitor detects the presence of combustible gas in
the 0-10,000 ppm range. The 10,000 ppm Gas Tracer’s compact size
and easy-to-use design makes it ideally suited for fugitive emissions.
The 10,000 ppm Gas Tracer only operates in Leak Check Mode which
allows you to pinpoint small leaks of combustible gas from valves,
flanges, connections, and other potential leak points. The 10,000 ppm
Gas Tracer offers a full range of features, including:
• Sample-drawing pump with up to 50-foot range
• Liquid crystal display (LCD) for complete and understandable
information at a glance
• Distinctive audible/vibrating alarms for dangerous gas conditions
and audible alarms for unit malfunction
• Microprocessor control for reliability, ease of use, and advanced
capabilities
• Over range alarm display
• Built-in time function
• RF shielded high impact plastic case
• ATEX for Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous
atmospheres, CSA classification pending