RKI Instruments Gas Tracer - Manual (Page 9)

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Overview • 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the Gas Tracer. This chapter also
describes the Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at
the end of this chapter lists the specifications for the Gas Tracer.
About the Gas Tracer
Using an advanced detection system consisting of up to five gas
sensors, the Gas Tracer sample draw gas monitor detects the presence
of combustible gas, oxygen (O
2
), and carbon monoxide (CO)
simultaneously. The Gas Tracer’s compact size and easy-to-use design
makes it ideally suited for a wide range of applications, including
sewage treatment plants, utility manholes, tunnels, hazardous waste
sites, power stations, petrochemical refineries, mines, paper mills,
drilling rigs, and fire fighting stations. The Leak Check Mode allows
you to pinpoint gas leaks. The Gas Tracer offers a full range of
features, including:
• Simultaneous three-gas monitoring of combustible gases, O
2
, and
CO (in Normal Mode)
• Choice of three operating modes: Normal Mode for typical
confined space or area monitoring, Bar Hole Mode for checking of
bar holes when searching for underground gas leaks, and Leak
Check Mode for pinpointing gas leaks
• 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
• Alarm trend data (when used in Normal Mode)
• Data logging functions (when used in Normal Mode)
• STEL/TWA (when used in Normal Mode) and over range alarm
display