RKI Instruments Beacon 800 - Manual (Page 4)

1 • Overview Beacon 800 Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the Beacon 800 Gas Monitor. This chapter also describes
the Beacon 800 Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of this
chapter lists the specifications for the Beacon 800.
About the Beacon 800 Gas Monitor
The Beacon 800 is a fixed-mounted, continuous-monitoring instrument. This multiple
channel gas monitor is capable of detecting gas at up to eight locations. The display
screens simultaneously display the gas readings of all active channels.
The Beacon 800 includes audible and visual alarms that warn you of hazardous gas
conditions. The alarm circuit includes two levels of gas alarms. The fail circuit alerts you to
failures in the gas transmitter(s) or Beacon 800.
The Configuration menu allows you to change channel and calibration settings.
About this Manual
The Beacon 800 Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 is an introduction to the Beacon 800.
• Chapter 2 describes the components of the Beacon 800.
• Chapter 3 describes the installation and start-up procedures of the Beacon 800.
• Chapter 4 describes the operation of the Beacon 800.
• Chapter 5 describes the configuration procedures of the Beacon 800.
• Chapter 6 describes the maintenance of the Beacon 800.
• Chapter 7 describes the optional Recorder Output and Heavy Duty Relay boards.
The Beacon 800 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.