RKI Instruments Pioneer 4W - Manual (Page 5)

Pioneer Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual Introduction • 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the Pioneer Gas Monitor. This chapter also describes the
Pioneer Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1-1 at the end of this chapter
lists the specifications for the Pioneer.
About the Pioneer Gas Monitor
The Pioneer is a fixed-mounted, continuous-monitoring instrument. This multiple
channel gas monitor is capable of detecting gas at up to four locations. The display screen
simultaneously displays the gas readings of all active channels.
The Pioneer includes audible and visual alarms that warn you of hazardous gas
conditions. The alarm circuit includes three levels of alarms: alarm 1, alarm 2, and alarm 3.
The fail circuit alerts you to failures in the detector(s) or monitor.
Four instrument programs allow you to display and change instrument, channel, and
calibration settings.
About this Manual
The Pioneer Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapters 1 through 5 describe components of the Pioneer and procedures to install,
start up, operate, and maintain the Pioneer.
• Appendix A lists the part numbers and descriptions for replacement parts and
accessories offered for the Pioneer.
• Appendix B includes manual inserts for the gas detection channels originally shipped
with your Pioneer. If you add an additional gas detection channel at a later date, make
sure you add the applicable manual insert to Appendix B to keep your manual up to
date.
The Pioneer Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes,
cautions, and warnings.
NOTE: Describes additional or critical information.
CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment.
WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death.