Purge and Barhole Tester is suited for confined spaces.
Press Release Summary:
With IP66 protection, Model GX-2012 offers capabilities for datalogging as well as purge and barhole testing for pipeline companies and gas utilities. Unit can monitor standard confined space gases - LEL combustibles, O2 deficiency, CO, and H2S - as well as 100% volume Methane while dynamically displaying either percent LEL or percent volume with auto-ranging ability. Along with internal sample drawing pump, 5-sensor portable gas monitor features calibration and bump test reminders.
Original Press Release:
RKI's Break Through Confined Space Monitor, Purge & Barhole Tester
GX-2012 Five-Sensor Portable Gas Monitor
UNION CITY, CA - RKI is pleased to announce the release of our latest advancement in portable instrumentation, the Model GX-2012. This version has advanced design features for general industrial confined space entry as well as enhanced capabilities for purge and barhole testing for pipeline companies and gas utilities. This model succeeds our Model GX-2003, with improved datalogging capabilities, rugged IP-66 weather protection, and louder more visible alarm indicators.
Features
These new features incorporated into the Model GX-2012 make this instrument the best choice for your gas detection needs. Built around high-quality micro-sensor technology, the GX-2012 is RKI's smallest personal 5 sensor gas monitor with a built in sample pump. Weighing only 12 ounces, it has many features, which set the GX-2012 apart from the competition. For example, it can monitor the standard confined space gases (LEL combustibles, Oxygen deficiency, Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrogen Sulfide), and it can also measure 100% volume Methane while dynamically displaying either % LEL or % volume with its auto-ranging ability.
The GX-2012's large LCD display shows all gas readings, battery level, current time, and will automatically backlight in alarm conditions. Other standard alarm types include vibration, visual, and audible alarms that can be set to latching or non-latching. Controlled by a microprocessor, the GX-2012 continuously checks itself for sensor connections, low battery, circuit trouble, low flow, and calibration errors. The GX-2012 can interchangeably operate on either a Li-Ion battery pack or 3 AA alkaline battery pack. The Li-Ion battery pack can receive a charge directly within the instrument or separately, allowing the unit to remain in service.
Programmed calibration and bump test intervals and reminders are user adjustable and can be set to either go into alarm or to lock the user out of normal measurement mode once a calibration period has expired. Calibrations can be performed automatically or individually in single calibration mode. The GX-2012 is also compatible with the economical SM-2012 single channel calibration station.
RKI Instruments, Inc. is an innovative gas detection company located in Union City, California. RKI began in 1994 with the belief that distributors and customers deserve a permanent reliable source for advanced gas detection instruments and sensors high level of customer service and prompt delivery.
RKI is partnered with Riken Keiki Company, Ltd., the world leader in gas detection and sensor technologies. Celebrating over 70 years in the gas detection business. Riken has over 150,000 points of detection world wide in the semiconductor industry alone. Riken specializes in both gas detection and sensor development. RKI is the exclusive North American supplier of Riken products.
