RKI Instruments GX-2003 Manual - Manual (Page 30)

23 • Measuring Mode, Alarms GX-2003 Operator’s Manual
Resetting and Silencing Alarms
You can set the GX-2003’s gas alarms as latching or self-resetting
alarms (see “Updating the Alarm Latching Setting” on page 56).
• Self-resetting alarms (ALARM LATCHING set to OFF)
Self-resetting alarms automatically shut off and reset when the gas
reading falls below (or rises above for an oxygen low alarm) the
alarm setting. You cannot silence or reset self-resetting alarms.
• Latching alarms (ALARM LATCHING set to ON)
You can set latching alarms with or without Alarm Silence (see
“Updating the Alarm Silence Setting” on page 56).
With ALARM SILENCE On and ALARM LATCHING On:
When the GX-2003 goes into gas alarm, press the RESET SILENCE
button to silence the buzzer. If the gas concentration was still above
Over Range* • Gas reading indicates
full scale.
• Alarm LED arrays
flash.
• Back light turns on.
• Pulsing tone once per
second
• Unit vibrates once per
second
Low Flow* • The display indicates
FAIL LOW FLOW
LEVEL
• The Alarm LED’s flash
• Rapid pulsing tone
• Unit vibrates every
few seconds
Low Battery
Warning* • Battery icon blinks • None
Dead Battery Alarm* • Gas readings
replaced by Change
the Batteries
• Alarm LED arrays
flash
Rapid pulsing tone
alternating with vibration
Sensor Failure* • FAIL SENSOR
appears at the top of
the display and the
failed sensor(s) are
indicated
• Alarm LED arrays
flash
Rapid pulsing tone
alternating with vibration
*This alarm can also occur in Bar Hole Mode and Leak Check Mode
Table 4: Alarm Types and Indications
Alarm Type Visual Indications Other Indications