RKI Instruments GX-2009 Quik Start - Manual (Page 2)

Quick Reference Guide For Model GX-2009
PN 71-0160RK Rev P1
RKI Instruments, Inc. 33248 Central Ave, Union City, CA 94587
Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • www.rkiinstruments.com
5. Sensor Failure
a. If the GX-2009 experiences a sensor failure during start up, the
LCD will indicate FAIL and indicate the sensor that has failed.
Example: FAIL CO ppm SENSOR. To continue operation
press and release the POWER MODE button to acknowledge
the failure. Gas readings for that sensor will be replaced by
dashes.
b. It is necessary to replace sensor and calibrate as soon as
possible.
6. Display Mode
a. Press and release the POWER MODE button to access PEAK
readings.
i. This will display the highest LEL, CO and H2S and lowest O2 readings
encountered while the instrument has been in operation.
ii. To Reset PEAK readings, press and hold the AIR button until CLEAR
RELEASE is displayed.
b. Press the POWER MODE button again to move to the STEL
screen.
i. STEL is a 15 minute average exposure for CO and H2S.
c. Press the POWER MODE button again to move to the TWA
screen
i. TWA is an 8 hour average exposure for CO and H2S.
d. Press the POWER MODE button again to display the full scale
readings of each channel.
e. Pressing the POWER MODE button again will return you to the
normal measuring screen.
7. Resetting Alarms
a. If the GX-2009 alarms are set up to latch, press and release
the POWER MODE button to reset alarms once alarm
condition has cleared.
b. If the GX-2009 alarms are set up for self-resetting, the alarms
will automatically reset once the alarm condition has cleared.
8. Turning off the GX-2009
a. Press and hold the POWER MODE button.
b. TURN OFF will be displayed and the instrument will beep three
times before shutting down.
9. Consult the operator’s manual for further
information.
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