GX-Force

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0626

Revision: A
Released: 6/5/24

RKI Instruments, Inc.

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 WARNING
Read and understand this instruction manual before operating
instrument. Improper use of the gas monitor could result in bodily
harm or death.

Maintenance of the gas monitor is essential for proper operation and

correct readings.

Bump test the instrument before each day’s use with a known
concentration of each target gas. A bump test can be done in User
Mode’s BUMP item or by applying gas in Measuring Mode. The
instrument does not need to be calibrated unless it does not pass the
User Mode bump test or does not respond appropriately, as defined by
the user, in Measuring Mode. For more information about bump test
and calibration requirements, see IEC 60079-29-2.

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GX-Force Quick Reference Guide GX-Force Quick Reference Guide

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Press & Hold MODE

Past Due Bump/CAL

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After brief
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Fresh Air
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RKI Instruments, Inc. certifies that this instrument has been tested, inspected, and
calibrated by a qualified technician and was found to meet or exceed the
manufacturer's specifications per ISO 9001 Quality System.
Register your Product here:
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RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Avenue, Union City, CA 94587

Phone: (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax: (510) 441-5650
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About the GX-Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Alarm LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USB-C Data/Charging Port and Protective Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tapered Rubber Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
USB-C Data Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AC Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
12 VDC Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sample Hose & Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
External Dilution Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Turning On the GX-Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performing a Demand Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning Off the GX-Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Measuring Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Confirmation/Non-Compliance Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Monitoring an Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Combustible Gas Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
H2-Compensated CO Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Interference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Responding to Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Saving Snap Log Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter 4: Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Tips for Using Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
LED Flashlight (LIGHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Peak Screen (PEAK). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
STEL Screen (STEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TWA Screen (TWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Combustible Sensor Target Gas Conversion (LIST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Turning the Pump Off (PUMP.OFF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the User ID (USER ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing the Station ID (STN ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Last Successful Calibration Date (CAL DATA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Last Successful Bump Test Date (BMP.DATA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Viewing Snap Log Data (REC.DATA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Date, Time, and Temperature Screen (TEMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Viewing Alarm Settings Screen (ALARM - - P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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 Chapter 5: User Mode and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tips for Using User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Entering User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Performing a Bump Test (BUMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Performing a Calibration (GAS CAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting Calibration Parameters (CAL SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting Bump Test Parameters (BUMP.SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Alarm Settings (ALARM - - P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Updating the Lunch Break Setting (LUNCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Setting the Confirmation Beep and Non-Compliance Indicator (BEEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Updating the Backlight Time (BL TIME). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Turning the Key Tone On/Off (KEY.TONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Display Mode Items (DISP.SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Zero Suppression (ZERO.SUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Zero Follower (ZERO.FLW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Setting the Date/Time (DATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Turning the Password On/Off (PASS - - W). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Viewing the ROM/SUM (ROM/SUM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Entering Measuring Mode (START) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Chapter 6: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Instrument Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Recharging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Replacing the Sensor Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Combustible Gas Sensor Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Dual CO/H2S Sensor Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
CO-Only/H2-Compensated CO Sensor Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
H2S-Only Sensor Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Replacing the Inlet Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Replacing the Probe Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Replacing a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Chapter 7: Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Chapter 8: General Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Appendix A: Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tips for Using Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Entering Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Performing a Calibration (GAS CAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Performing a Gas Test (GAS TEST). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Sensor/Battery Replacement Date (SEN.DATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Performing a Bump Test (BUMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Setting Alarms to Latching or Self-Resetting (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Turning the Alarm Silence Function On/Off (ALM.SNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Turning the Demand Zero Function On/Off (D.ZERO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Turning the Auto Zero Function On/Off (A.ZERO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Turning the ID Display Function On/Off (ID DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Turning the Zero Suppression On/Off (ZERO.SUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Turning the Zero Follower On/Off (ZERO.FLW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
User Mode Zero Suppression (ZSUP.DISP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
User Mode Zero Follower (ZFLW.DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Turning the Pump Off Display On/Off (POFF.DSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Setting the Date/Time (DATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Turning the Password On/Off (PASS - - W). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Viewing the ROM/SUM (ROM/SUM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Performing a Flow Adjustment (FLOW.ADJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Performing a Default (M.DEFAULT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Entering Measuring Mode (START) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Appendix B: Gas Select Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tips for Using Gas Select Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Entering Gas Select Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Changing the Gas Combination (GAS.COMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Saving the Alarm Points (SAVE-AP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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 Turning Calibration Max Span On/Off (MAX.SPAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Stealth and Vibrator Settings (STEALTH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
LEL Definition (CHG LEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Exiting Gas Select Mode (START). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Appendix C: Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Start Up, Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Leak Check Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Snap Log Mode, Leak Check Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Display Mode, Leak Check Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Adjusting Leak Check Settings (GX-Force Setup Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Appendix D: Interference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

ESR-A13i-H2S, H2S Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
ESR-A13P-CO, CO Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
ESR-A1CP-COH, H2-Compensated CO Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
ESR-A1DP-COHS, CO Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
ESR-A1DP-COHS, H2S Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

WARNING: Understand manual before operating. Substitution of components may impair

intrinsic safety. To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must
only be changed or charged in an area known to be nonhazardous.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview
This chapter briefly describes the GX-Force portable gas monitor. This chapter also describes the
GX-Force Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 and Table 2 at the end of this chapter list
the GX-Force’s sensor and instrument specifications.

About the GX-Force

Using an advanced detection system consisting of up to three gas sensors, the GX-Force personal
four-gas monitor detects the presence of combustible gas, oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO),
and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) simultaneously. The GX-Force’s compact size and easy-to-use design
make 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 GX-Force offers a full range of features,
including:
• Simultaneous monitoring of one to four gases
• Liquid crystal display (LCD) for complete and understandable information at a glance
• Ultrabright alarm LEDs
• Distinctive audible/vibrating alarms for dangerous gas conditions and audible alarms for
unit malfunction
• Microprocessor control for reliability, ease of use, and advanced capabilities
• Choice of two operating modes:
• Normal Mode for typical confined spaces or area monitoring (standard factory setting)
• Leak Check Mode for locating leaks in valves and piping (see Appendix C: Leak
Check Mode)
• Data logging functions
• Alarm trend data
• STEL, TWA, and over range alarms
• Peak readings
• Built-in time function
• Lunch break feature
• CSA “C/US” classified as intrinsically safe (pending, see page 11)

WARNING: The Model GX-Force detects oxygen deficiency, elevated levels of oxygen,
combustible gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be
dangerous or life threatening. When using the GX-Force, you must follow the
instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of
the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and
periodically calibrate the GX-Force as described in this manual.

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Specifications
Table 1: Standard Sensor Specifications/Alarm Points

Combustible Gas,
Hydrogen Carbon
Methane (CH4) Oxygen (O2)
Sulfide (H2S) Monoxide (CO)
Calibration Standard*
Detection 0 - 100% LEL 0 - 40% volume 0 - 200.0 ppm 0 - 2,000 ppm
Range
Lowest n/a n/a 0.5 ppm 3 ppm
Detectable
Limit (LDL)
Reading 1% LEL 0.1% volume 0.1 ppm 1 ppm
Increment
Warning 10% LEL 19.5% volume, 5.0 ppm 25 ppm
Setpoint decreasing

Alarm 25% LEL 18.0% volume, 30.0 ppm 50 ppm

Setpoint decreasing

Alarm H 50% LEL 23.5% volume, 100.0 ppm 1200 ppm

Setpoint increasing

STEL n/a n/a 5.0 ppm 200 ppm

Setpoint
TWA Setpoint n/a n/a 1.0 ppm 25 ppm

• Continuous environment • 0 - 25.0%: • 0 - 100 ppm: • 0 - 500 ppm:

(-20°C to 50°C): ± 5% of ± 0.5% O2 ± 5% of reading ± 5% of reading
reading or ± 2% LEL • 25.1 - 40.0%: or ± 2 ppm H2S or ± 5 ppm CO
Indication (whichever is greater) (whichever is (whichever is
Accuracy** ± 3.0% O2
• Temporary environment greater) greater)
(-40°C to -21°C and 51°C • 101 - 200 ppm: • 501 - 2000 ppm:
to 60°C): ± 10% LEL ± 20% of reading ± 20% of reading
* The GX-Force is also available set up for general hydrocarbons and calibrated to a combustible gas other
than methane, such as isobutane. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for further information.
** Indication accuracy specifications are measured at constant conditions.

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 Table 2: GX-Force Specifications

Sampling Sample Draw

Method
Response Time T90 within 30 seconds

Display Graphics LCD Display

Environmental • Operating pressure: 80 - 120 kPa (80 - 110 kPa for explosion-proof classification)
Conditions • IP 67

Continuous environment: -20°C to 50°C/Below 90% RH

Temporary environment (up to 15 minutes): -20°C to 60°C/Below 95% RH
Operating Ambient temperature range (for charging): 10°C to 40°C
Temperature & NOTE: The H2-compensated CO sensor may not effectively compensate for higher levels of H2 if
Humidity exposed to temperatures above 40°C for longer than 15 minutes. Under these conditions, it can
appear to the instrument that the H2 concentration has exceeded 2000 ppm, the max concentration
that can be compensated for, resulting in a CO reading higher than the actual CO level.

• ATEX: Certificate Number: DEKRA 24ATEX0018X

II1G Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga (with NCR-6309)
II1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (without NCR-6309)
• IECEx: Certificate Number: IECEx DEK 24.0016X
Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga (with NCR-6309)
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (without NCR-6309)

Safety/
Regulatory • PENDING: CSA classified, “C/US”, as Intrinsically Safe. Class I Division 1 Groups A,
B, C, D T4.
Class I, Zones 0, A/Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga (with NCR-6309)
Class I, Zones 0, A/Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (without NCR-6309)

C US
186718

Power Supply Lithium ion battery pack (3.6V, 300 mA)

Continuous • In Normal Mode: 30 hours (non-alarm operation)

Operating • In Leak Check Mode: 20 hours (non-alarm operation)
Hours @ 25 °C
Input: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A
Battery Charger Output: 5.0 VDC, 3 A max
Estimated Charge Time: 8 hours

Case High-impact Plastic, RF-Shielded, Dust and Water Proof (IP 67)

Included • Belt clip

Accessories • Tapered rubber nozzle

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 Table 2: GX-Force Specifications

• USB Type-C data cable

• AC adapter
• 12 VDC adapter
Optional
• Hose and 8-inch probe
Accessories
• Hose/Probes of various lengths, see “Chapter 8: General Parts List” on page 109
• Dilution Fitting (1:1)
• Data Logger Management Program

Dimensions and Approximately 173(H) x 64(W) x 47(D) mm (6.8” H x 2.5” W x 1.9” D)

Weight Approximately 300 g (10.6 oz.)

About this Manual

The GX-Force 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.

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Chapter 2: Description

Overview
This chapter describes the GX-Force instrument and its accessories.

Instrument Description
Filter Casing Gas Inlet
Alarm LEDs Flashlight

Gas Outlet

LCD Display

AIR Button POWER MODE

Button

Wrist Strap
Holes
Buzzer
Opening
Charging LED
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

Figure 1: Component Location

Case
The GX-Force’s sturdy, high-impact plastic case is radio frequency (RF) resistant and suitable for
use in many environmental conditions, indoors and out. The case is dust-proof and water-
resistant. A clear plastic window on the front of the case allows for LCD viewing.
Four screws in each corner of the back case allow access to the sensors and filters. Three threaded
inserts on the back of the case allow for installation of a belt clip.

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 LCD
The digital LCD (liquid crystal display) simultaneously shows the gas reading for all installed
sensors. The LCD also shows information for each of the GX-Force’s operating modes.

WARNING: A thin protective film covers the display to prevent scratches during shipping.
Remove this film before use. Leaving the film installed voids the intrinsically safe
certification.

Control Buttons
Two control buttons, AIR and POWER MODE, are located below the LCD.
Table 3: GX-Force Control Button Functions

Button Functions
AIR • turns on LCD backlight
• resets alarm condition if LATCH is set to ON in Maintenance Mode
• enters User Mode, Maintenance Mode, and Gas Select Mode when
used with POWER MODE button
• activates the demand zero function (adjusts the GX-Force’s fresh air
reading)
• changes the value of a parameter available for adjustment
• scrolls through parameter options

POWER MODE • turns the GX-Force on and off

• turns on LCD backlight
• enters and scrolls through Display Mode
• enters instructions into the GX-Force’s microprocessor
• resets alarm condition if LATCH is set to ON in Maintenance Mode
• enters User Mode, Maintenance Mode, and Gas Select Mode when
used with AIR button

Flashlight LED
A white LED is visible through a round, raised, frosted lens in the top of the case. This LED can
be used to provide extra light, if necessary. The flashlight can be activated in the Display Mode.
See page 46 for activating and deactivating the flashlight LED.

Alarm LEDs
The six alarm LEDs around the edge of the case alert you to gas, low battery, and failure alarms.

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 Charging Indicator LED
One LED located near the bottom of the instrument lights up green when a power cable is plugged
into the instrument’s charging/data port. The LED changes to orange as charging begins. When
charging is complete, the LED turns green until the instrument is disconnected from power.

Buzzer
One solid-state electronic buzzer is located inside the case. Sound exits the case through a hole in
the middle front of the case. The buzzer sounds for gas alarms, malfunctions, low battery voltage,
and as an indicator during use of the GX-Force’s many display and adjustment options.

Vibrator
A vibrating motor inside the GX-Force case vibrates for gas alarms, unit malfunctions, and as an
indicator during normal use of the various modes of the GX-Force.

NOTE: If STEALTH is set to ON, the vibrator only functions when VIB in the STEALTH Gas
Select Mode item is set to ON. See “Stealth and Vibrator Settings (STEALTH)” on
page 132.

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

The GX-Force’s printed circuit boards analyze, record, control, store, and display the information
collected. The circuit boards are located inside the case. They are not user serviceable.

Pump
A diaphragm pump inside the GX-Force draws the sample to the sensors. It can draw sample from
as far as 100 feet from the GX-Force. The pump is not user serviceable.

CAUTION: Sample hose lengths of more than 100 feet are not recommended for the GX-Force
because of flow rate reduction.

Flow Chamber
The flow chamber is on the back of the GX-Force and is held in place by four Phillips screws. The
flow chamber seals to the rubber sensor gasket which seals to the sensor faces inside the GX-
Force and routes flow from the pump to the sensors and to the exhaust port (on the back of the
GX-Force case).

Sensors
The GX-Force uses three sensors to monitor combustible gas, oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide
(CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) simultaneously. The sensors are located inside the GX-Force
and are held in their sockets by the sensor retainer and back case. The sensors use different
detection principles, described in the following sections.

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 Combustible Gas Sensor
The combustible gas sensor (NCR-6309) detects combustible gas in the %LEL range using 2
catalytic elements: a standard element and a poison-resistant element that is resistant to sensor
poisons like silicone. The element’s electrical resistance changes based on the reaction of gas with
oxygen. The change in resistance affects the current flowing through the element. The GX-
Force’s circuitry amplifies the current, converts the current to a gas concentration, and displays
the concentration on the LCD.
The standard calibration for the combustible gas sensor is to methane, but the sensor will still
detect and respond to a variety of combustible gases.
O2/CO/H2S Sensors
The O2, CO, and H2S sensors are electrochemical cells that consist of two precious metal
electrodes in a dilute acid electrolyte. A gas permeable membrane covers the sensor face and
allows gas to diffuse into the electrolyte. The gas reacts in the sensor and produces a current
proportional to the concentration of the target gas. The GX-Force’s circuitry amplifies the current,
converts the current to a gas concentration, and displays the concentration on the LCD.
There are 4 different types of CO and H2S sensors available:
• CO-only (ESR-A13P-CO): A single electrochemical cell that detects CO. Instruments
with this sensor cannot detect H2S.
• H2-compensated CO (ESR-A1CP-CO-H): A single electrochemical cell that detects CO.
This sensor does not respond to or responds minimally to hydrogen (displays H2 RICH
once H2 concentration reaches 2000 ppm). Instruments with this sensor cannot detect H2S.
• H2S only (ESR-A13i-H2S): A single electrochemical cell that detects H2S. Instruments
with this sensor cannot detect CO.
• CO/H2S (ESR-A1DR-COHS): A combination electrochemical cell that detects both CO
and H2S.
Dummy Sensors
A dummy sensor is installed in any units that have less than 3 sensors. Dummy sensors are factory
installed. The flat side of the dummy sensor faces away from the GX-Force and the hollow side
faces toward the GX-Force.

Filters
Combustible Gas Sensor H2S Removal Filter Disk (Dark Red)
An H2S removal filter disk is placed into a recess in the filter gasket over the combustible gas
sensor. The filter disk prolongs the life of the combustible gas sensor by preventing H2S in the
ambient air from reaching the sensor. The H2S filter disk is dark red in color and although it may
darken over time, its color is not indicative of remaining filter life.
The H2S filter disk needs replacing once it’s been exposed to 33 ppm hours of H2S. This means
the filter needs replacing after 80 minutes of exposure to 25 ppm H2S which equates to 40, 2-
minute calibrations with a cylinder containing 25 ppm H2S. If H2S exists in the monitoring
environment, the H2S filter disk will have to be replaced more frequently.

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 CO/H2S Sensor Dual Filter (Black and White)
A dual filter is placed into a recess in the filter gasket over the dual CO/H2S sensor. The black half
is a charcoal filter for the CO sensor. The white half is a humidity filter for the H2S sensor.
Replace the filter if you notice the following:
• Unexplained CO readings
• For users with a 1 ppm H2S alarm setpoint, the filter should be replaced every 6 months, if
you notice a drift on the H2S zero reading, unexplained H2S readings, or if the filter
appears dirty (whichever is sooner).
CO-Only and H2-Compensated CO Sensor Charcoal Filter (Black)
A black charcoal filter is placed into a recess in the filter gasket over the CO sensor. The charcoal
filter disk scrubs H2S and certain hydrocarbons out of the sample to avoid false CO readings. If
false or elevated CO readings are noticed, especially in the presence of H2S, change the charcoal
filter.
H2S Sensor Humidity Filter (White)
A white humidity filter covers the H2S sensor. The filter absorbs humidity in the sampling
environment to prevent unstable readings around 0 ppm H2S. For users with a 1 ppm H2S alarm
setpoint, the filter should be replaced every 6 months, if you notice a drift on the zero reading, or
if the filter appears dirty (whichever is sooner). For users with a 2 ppm or higher H2S setpoint, the
filter does not necessarily need to be replaced.

Inlet Filter Holder

The filter holder is a clear plastic dome-shaped piece on the top of the case. A male quick connect
fitting is located on the inlet filter holder. This is the GX-Force’s inlet fitting. The filter holder
may be removed by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it away from the case. One flat
membrane disk hydrophobic filter, a wire mesh disk, and a rubber filter retaining gasket are held
in place by the filter holder and are located in the bottom of the case chamber where the filter
holder is installed.

Exhaust
Sample gas flows from the sensors to the exhaust port on the back of the GX-Force.

USB-C Data/Charging Port and Protective Cover

A USB Type-C port is located on the bottom of the GX-Force, protected by a rubber cover. Pry off
this cover when plugging in a USB Type-C cable (for charging or data transfer). A USB Type-C
adapter cable can be connected to a computer’s USB port to transfer data to the GX-Force Data
Logger Management Program.
See the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program Operator’s Manual for downloading
instructions.

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 Battery Pack
A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery pack powers the GX-Force. At 25°C, the battery lasts at least 30
hours in Normal Mode and at least 20 hours in Leak Check Mode. The battery icon in the lower
left corner of the LCD shows remaining battery life.
A low battery warning activates when the GX-Force detects a low battery voltage. The GX-Force
sounds a dead battery alarm when battery voltage is too low for Measuring Mode.
The battery pack can be recharged using an AC or DC charger.

NOTE: Use of batteries or battery chargers not specified by RKI Instruments, Inc. will
compromise the CSA classification and may void the warranty. See “Recharging the
Lithium Ion Battery Pack” on page 99.

WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be charged in

an area known to be nonhazardous.

AVERTISSEMENT: Pour éviter l'inflammation d'une atmosphère dangereuse, les batteries

ne doivent être chargées que dans une zone connue pour être non
dangereuse.

Included Accessories
Included accessories consist of the tapered rubber nozzle and belt clip.

Tapered Rubber Nozzle

A cone-shaped 4-inch long rubber nozzle is included with the GX-Force as standard. It can be
installed on the inlet fitting by pushing the larger end over it. The smaller end can be inserted
through a hole in a wall or some other access to an enclosed area to sample the environment.

Belt Clip
The belt clip can be mounted to the back of the case using 3 Phillips head screws. The belt clip
allows the GX-Force to be securely attached to clothing or a belt.

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Optional Accessories
Optional accessories consist of a USB-C data cable, an AC adapter cable, a 12 VDC adapter
cable, a sample hose with an 8-inch probe, and an external dilution fitting.

USB-C Data Cable

The USB cable can be ordered for connecting the GX-Force to a computer when using the GX-
Force Data Logger Management Program.

NOTE: The USB-C data cable should not be used to charge the instrument. Its intended function
is to communicate with the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program.

AC Adapter Cable
The charging cable is a 4 foot cable with an AC adapter on one end and a USB Type-C charging
plug that connects to the GX-Force on the other end.

Figure 2: AC Adapter (USB Type-C)

12 VDC Adapter Cable

A 12 VDC adapter can be ordered for charging cable is equipped with a vehicle DC plug on one
side and a USB-C plug on the other to plug into the GX-Force's USB-C charging and data port.

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 Sample Hose & Probe
A sample hose and probe can be ordered with the GX-Force. When desired, the rubber nozzle
may be removed and the sample hose and 8-inch probe may be connected to the inlet fitting.
Sample hose lengths are available from 3 feet to 100 feet (see “Chapter 8: General Parts List” on
page 109). The quick connect end of the sample hose connects to the inlet fitting of the GX-Force
and the probe screws onto the end of the hose with the threaded fitting.

CAUTION: Sample hose lengths of more than 100 feet are not recommended for the GX-Force
because of flow rate reduction.

Figure 3: Sample Hose and Probe

External Dilution Fitting

A 1:1 external dilution fitting is available for the GX-Force. It is designed to mate with the inlet
fitting and accept a sample hose and probe. The fitting is made with brass and nickel plated brass
and is appropriate for use with the four standard gases. The fitting is normally used when it is
necessary to introduce air into a sample that has no oxygen or a very low level of oxygen, such as
a nitrogen-purged sample. It can also be used when one of the target gas levels in the sample area
will likely be present in a concentration above the detection range for that gas. Since the fitting
partially consists of unplated brass, it is not appropriate for detection of elevated levels of H2S.

Figure 4: 1:1 Dilution Fitting

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Chapter 3: Operation

Overview
This chapter explains how to use the GX-Force to perform confined space entry monitoring or
general area monitoring in Measuring Mode.

Start Up
This section explains how to start up the GX-Force, get it ready for operation, and turn it off.

WARNING: A thin protective film covers the display to prevent scratches during shipping.
Remove this film before use. Leaving the film installed voids the intrinsically safe
certification.

Turning On the GX-Force

1. Connect a tapered rubber nozzle or sample hose and probe to the GX-Force's quick-connect
inlet fitting.
2. Press and briefly hold down POWER MODE. Confirm that the LCD turns on, the LEDs flash,
the buzzer sounds, and the motor vibrates before continuing with operation. Release the
POWER MODE button after the instrument beeps once.
3. If Leak Check Mode is enabled, (factory setting is disabled unless requested otherwise or
enabled in the field) the Mode Select screen appears. Press AIR to scroll between Normal
Mode and Leak Check Mode.
Press POWER MODE to confirm. If no mode is selected after 20 seconds, the unit
automatically starts up in Normal Mode.
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AIR
SELECt SELECt

NORMAL LEAK
4. If LUNCH is set to ON (factory setting if OFF, see page 90), the Lunch Break Screen appears.
The unit counts down from 5 seconds.
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5
SEC
RESUME

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 a. Continue Accumulating: To continue accumulating peak and time-weighted average
(TWA) readings from the last time the GX-Force was used, press POWER MODE or
allow the countdown to reach 0. The short-term exposure limit (STEL) reading is reset
each time the GX-Force is turned on.
b. Reset Accumulation: To reset the accumulation of peak and time-weighted average
(TWA) readings, press AIR before the countdown reaches 0.
5. If CAL.RMDR is set to ON (factory setting, see page 81) and a calibration is due, the screen
that appears next depends on the CAL.EXPD setting in User Mode (see page 82). The three
possible screens are described below. If a calibration is not due, the instrument shows how
many days are left until a calibration is due.

CAL.EXPD set to CAL.EXPD set to CAL.EXPD set to

CONFIRM (factory setting) CANT USE NONE

LCD
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CAL FAIL
0d
CAL -- LMT CAL -- LMT NEXT CAL

Sound Buzzer sounds double pulsing Buzzer sounds double pulsing None
tone tone

Action • Option A, Perform • The GX-Force cannot be • Option A, Perform

calibration: Press POWER used until a successful calibration: To perform a
MODE to perform a calibration is performed. calibration, press POWER
calibration. The instrument Press POWER MODE to MODE. The instrument takes
takes you straight to the perform a calibration. The you straight to the
AUTO.CAL CYL A screen in instrument takes you straight AUTO.CAL CYL A screen
User Mode’s GAS to the AUTO.CAL CYL A in User Mode’s GAS
CAL\AUTO.CAL item. If screen in User Mode’s GAS CAL\AUTO.CAL item. If
PASS--W is set to ON, you CAL\AUTO.CAL item. If PASS--W is set to ON, you
must enter a password. See PASS--W is set to ON, you must enter a password.
page 70 for calibration must enter a password. • Option B, Bypass message:
instructions. If you don’t press POWER To continue without
If the calibration is MODE, the instrument performing a calibration,
successful, the screen above automatically goes to the wait a few seconds for the
will not appear again until the AUTO.CAL CYL A screen instrument to continue with
unit is due for calibration. If after 6 seconds. See page 70 its startup sequence.
the calibration is not for calibration instructions.
successful, the screen above • If the calibration is
will again appear in the successful, the screen above
startup sequence. will not appear again until
• Option B, Bypass message: the unit is due for calibration.
To continue without If the calibration is not
performing a calibration, successful, the screen above
press AIR. will again appear in the
startup sequence.

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 6. If BMP.RMDR is set to ON (factory setting is OFF, see page 86) and a bump test is due, the
screen that appears next depends on how BMP.EXPD is set in User Mode (see page 87). The
three possible screens are described below. If a bump test is not due, the instrument shows
how many days are left until a bump test is due.

BMP.EXPD set to BMP.EXPD set to BMP.EXPD set to

CONFIRM (factory setting) CANT USE NONE

LCD
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CAL FAIL
0d
BMP.LMT BMP.LMT NEXT.BMP

Sound Buzzer sounds double pulsing Buzzer sounds double pulsing None
tone tone

Action • Option A, Perform bump • The GX-Force cannot be used • Option A, Perform bump
test: Press POWER MODE until a successful bump test test: To perform a bump test,
to perform a bump test. The has been performed. Press press POWER MODE. The
instrument takes you straight POWER MODE to perform a instrument takes you straight
to the BUMP CYL A screen bump test. The instrument to the BUMP CYL A screen
in User Mode’s BUMP item. takes you straight to the in User Mode’s BUMP item.
If PASS--W is set to ON, BUMP CYL A screen in User If PASS--W is set to ON,
you must enter a password. Mode’s BUMP item. you must enter a password.
See page 64 for bump test • Option B, Bypass message:
instructions. If PASS--W is set to ON, To continue without
you must enter a password. If performing a bump test, wait
If the bump test is you don’t press POWER a few seconds for the
successful, the screen above MODE, the instrument instrument to continue with
will not appear again until automatically goes to the its startup sequence.
the unit is due for bump BUMP CYL A screen after 6
testing. If the bump test is seconds. See page 64 for
not successful, the screen bump test instructions.
above will again appear in • If the bump test is successful,
the startup sequence. the screen above will not
• Option B, Bypass message: appear again until the unit is
To continue without due for bump testing. If the
performing a bump test, bump test is not successful,
press AIR. the screen above will again
appear in the startup
sequence.

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 7. The Date/Time Screen appears for a few seconds.
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8. The Battery Voltage Screen appears for a few seconds.

An “AL-L” at the bottom of the screen indicates that the alarms are set to latching. An “AL-
A” at the bottom of the screen indicates that the alarms are set to auto reset. See page 118
for changing the LATCH setting in Maintenance Mode.
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bAtt
4.1
AL - L V
9. The combustible gas sensor contains 2 separate sensors: a standard catalytic sensor and a
backup, poison-resistant sensor that is resistant to sensor poisons like silicone. An HC Gas
List alarm indicates that the standard sensor has a reduced output, possibly due to one or more
sensor poisons in the environment, and that the poison-resistant sensor is being used to
provide gas readings. The poison-resistant sensor has a limited list of detectable gases. See
Table 10 on page 48 for which gases can and cannot be detected during an HC Gas List
condition.
The following screen appears, the LEDs flash, and the instrument beeps.
7:49

rEAd GAS
LISt In
MANUAL
Press POWER MODE to confirm the HC Gas List screen and continue to the Gas Name
Screen. If POWER MODE is not pressed after 5 seconds, the GX-Force will automatically
proceed to the next screen.
NOTE: If your application requires detection of a gas still detectable after an HC
Gas List condition (like methane or isobutane), there is no need to replace
the combustible gas sensor.

However, if your application requires detection of a gas not detectable after

an HC Gas List condition (like methanol or ethanol), you must replace the
combustible gas sensor as soon as possible.

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 10. The following screens display for 3 seconds each: the Gas Name Screen, the Full Scale
Screen, the Warning Setpoint Screen, the Alarm Setpoint Screen, the Alarm H Setpoint
Screen, the STEL Alarm Screen, and TWA Alarm Screen.

NOTE: If the combustible gas is set to something other than CH4 or H2 in Gas
Select Mode, the combustible channel is displayed as “HC” and the gas
formula for the combustible gas sensor’s target gas appears during startup.

7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

25 18.0
CO ppm H2S ppm
7:49 50 30.0
%LEL %

CH4 O2 ALARM
ppm ppm

CO H2S
7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

50 23.5
CO ppm H2S ppm
7:49 1200 100.0
CH4 %LEL O2 %

100 40.0 ALARM H

CO ppm H2S ppm

2000 200.0
7:49
F. S.

CO ppm H2S ppm

7:49 200 5.0
CH4 %LEL O2 %

10 19.5 STEL
CO ppm H2S ppm

25 5.0
7:49
WARNING

CO ppm H2S ppm

25 1.0
TWA

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 11. If ID DISP is set to ON (factory setting is OFF, see page 120), the User ID Screen appears for
a few seconds, followed by the Station ID Screen.
7:49 7:49

USEr Id Stn Id

U_ID_001 S_ID_001
12. If the GX-Force experiences a sensor failure during start up, the display shows which sensor
failed and the buzzer sounds a double pulsing tone once per second. In the example below, the
combustible gas sensor failed.
7:49
CH4 %LEL

FAIL

SENSOR
Press POWER MODE to acknowledge the failure and continue. “- - - -” replaces the failed
sensor’s gas reading. Replace the failed sensor as soon as possible.
13. If A.ZERO is set to ON (factory setting is OFF, see page 119), the instrument prompts you to
do an auto zero. An auto zero operation sets the combustible gas, H2S, and CO channels to
zero and the O2 channel to 20.9%.

7:49 7:49 7:49

A.ZERO YES / MODE NO / AIR

WARNING: Make sure that the instrument is in a known fresh air environment (an
environment free of combustible or toxic gases and of normal oxygen
content, 20.9%) before performing an auto zero operation. If you perform an
auto zero operation in an area with gases present, the adjustment will not be
accurate.

You must press POWER MODE to perform an auto zero function. If you do not press any
key after 15 seconds, the instrument enters Measuring Mode without performing an auto
zero.

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 14. At the end of the 45 second warmup, the GX-Force begins monitoring for gas in Measuring
Mode. The Measuring Mode Screen displays the current gas reading for each target gas.
7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0

Performing a Demand Zero

Perform a demand zero before using the GX-Force. This sets the combustible gas, H2S, and CO
channels to zero and the O2 channel to 20.9%.
1. Find a fresh-air environment. This is an environment free of toxic or combustible gases and of
normal oxygen content (20.9%).
2. Turn on the unit as described above in “Turning On the GX-Force” on page 21.
3. Press and hold AIR. The LCD prompts you to continue holding AIR and the buzzer pulses
while you hold the button (if KEY.TONE is set to ON in User Mode).
4. Continue to hold AIR until the LCD prompts you to release it. The GX-Force sets the fresh air
reading for all channels. Start up is complete and the unit is now ready for monitoring.
5. If PASS--W is turned ON (factory setting is OFF), a user-set password is required to perform
a demand zero. When the password screen appears, adjust each digit with the AIR button and
press the POWER MODE button to move on to the next digit. Once the password is entered,
the instrument performs the demand zero.
7:49

0000

PASS - - W

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 Turning Off the GX-Force
1. To turn off the GX-Force, wait for all readings to return to zero (20.9% for oxygen) and press
and hold POWER MODE.
NOTE: If any channel is displaying a non-fresh air reading during shutdown, the
instrument will perform a purge to clear the internal pump system. A 30-
second countdown will be displayed.

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29
PURGE

2. “TURN OFF” appears on the display and the buzzer pulses three times (if KEY.TONE is set to
ON in User Mode).

3. Release the button when “TURN OFF” disappears from the display.
4. If PASS--W is turned ON (factory setting is OFF), a user-set password is required to perform
a demand zero. When the password screen appears, adjust each digit with the AIR button and
press the POWER MODE button to move on to the next digit. Once the password is entered,
the instrument performs the demand zero.
7:49

0000

PASS - - W

5. If you plan to leave the instrument off for an extended period of time, see page 108.

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Measuring Mode Operation
When the GX-Force completes its startup sequence, it is in Measuring Mode. In Measuring Mode,
the GX-Force continuously monitors the sampled atmosphere and displays the target gas
concentrations. The GX-Force is considered to be in Normal Operation if there are no alarm
indications.

1
2 M S 7:49 5
CH4 %LEL O2 %

3
0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0
4 6
Figure 5: Measuring Mode Display
1. Check Mark: If BMP.RMDR is set to ON and a bump test is not due, a check mark appears in
the upper left corner of the LCD.
2. Heart Symbol: The heart symbol in the upper left corner of the LCD indicates the operation
status and blinks when normal. A microprocessor error causes the heart symbol to stop
flashing or to disappear.
3. M : The instrument is operating in User Mode, Maintenance Mode, or Gas Select Mode.
S : The instrument is operating in Stealth Mode.

4. Battery Icon: Displays one of three levels of battery charge

• : Fully charged
• : Low charge
• : Depleted, needs charging
5. Clock: The current time is displayed at the top of the LCD in 24-hour format.
6. Fan/Pump Icon: The X-shaped icon next to the battery indicates that the pump is active and
will rotate in place when functioning properly.

Confirmation/Non-Compliance Indicator
If the BEEP.SEL menu item in User Mode is set to anything other than OFF, the GX-Force beeps
periodically to confirm that it’s operating or to indicate a non-compliance (see page 91).

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 Monitoring an Area
1. Start up the GX-Force as described above in “Start Up” on page 21. It is now in Measuring
Mode.
7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0

2. Take the GX-Force to the monitoring area.

3. Wait at least 15 seconds and monitor the display for gas readings. Allow readings to stabilize
to determine the gas concentrations present.
4. If a gas alarm occurs, take appropriate action. See page 36.
5. Do not expose the GX-Force to rain.
6. The GX-Force’s IP 67 ratings do not imply that the GX-Force will detect gas during and after
exposure to those conditions. If exposure occurs, dry the instrument with a cloth and perform
a bump test as described on page 64.
7. If the GX-Force gets exposed to flammable liquids:
a. Wipe the instrument off with a cloth dampened with water.
b. Replace the filters as described on page 100 and page 103 if they become saturated.
c. Perform a bump test as described on page 64.
8. If you suspect that the GX-Force is not operating correctly:
a. Take the GX-Force to a fresh air environment and perform a demand zero as described on
page 27.
b. Perform a bump test as described on page 64.

Combustible Gas Detection

There are three issues to keep in mind when monitoring for combustible gas.
Response
The combustible gas sensor responds to any combustible gas. The standard calibrated target gas
for the combustible gas channel is methane (CH4). If the instrument is setup for and calibrated to
a different combustible gas, such as hexane or propane, the gas name right above the readings
displays as “HC”.
• Automatic Conversion
The GX-Force can automatically display converted target gas readings if the instrument’s
calibrated target gas is methane or isobutane. See “Combustible Sensor Target Gas
Conversion (LIST)” on page 47.

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 • Manual Conversion
You can manually calculate a converted target gas reading using Table 4 if the instrument’s
calibrated target gas is methane. The table lists the conversion factors for several
hydrocarbon gases if the GX-Force is calibrated to methane.
To use this table, multiply the display reading on the combustible gas channel by the factor
in the appropriate row to obtain the actual gas concentration. For example, if you are
detecting ethylene and the display reads 10% LEL for the combustible gas channel, you
actually have 10% LEL x 0.83 = 8.3% LEL ethylene present.
Table 4: LEL Hydrocarbon Conversion Factors

LEL Conversion LEL Conversion

Gas Gas
Factor (from CH4 Cal.) Factor (from CH4 Cal.)
Acetone 2.22 IPA 1.64

Acetylene 1.43 Isobutane 1.10

Benzene 2.50 MEK 2.63

Butadiene 1.52 Methane 1.00

Cyclopentane 1.45 Methanol 1.82

DME 1.16 MIBK 4.00

Ethane 0.94 MMA 3.33

Ethanol 1.96 Nonane 9.09

Ethyl Acetate 2.86 Propane 1.12

Ethylene 0.83 Propylene 0.97

Heptane 3.13 THF 2.33

Hexane 1.89 Toluene 4.55

Hydrogen 0.95 Xylene 7.69

Overscale Protection
The GX-Force protects the combustible gas sensor by temporarily turning off the sensor power if
levels exceeding 100% LEL are detected. Nevertheless, combustible gas concentrations above
100% LEL can still affect the zero level or calibration of the combustible gas sensor.

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 CAUTION: Do not expose the combustible gas sensor to high concentrations of combustible
gas such as that from a butane lighter. Exposure to high concentrations of
combustible gas may adversely affect the performance of the sensor.

CAUTION: Any rapid increase in the combustible gas reading on the combustible gas channel
followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration above
the LEL which may be hazardous.

Damaging Gases
Some gases such as silicone vapors, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and sulphur compounds can
contaminate the sensor’s detection elements. This causes sensor damage and/or a reduced
response to combustible gas. Make every effort to avoid these gases.
The H2S scrubber disks protect the combustible sensor from H2S, but you should avoid other
sulphur compounds.
HC Gas List Alarm
An HC Gas List alarm can occur at startup or after a calibration.
The combustible gas sensor actually contains 2 separate sensors: a standard catalytic sensor and a
backup sensor that is resistant to sensor poisons like silicone. An HC Gas List alarm indicates that
the standard sensor has a reduced output, possibly due to one or more sensor poisons in the
environment and that the poison-resistant sensor is being used to provide gas readings. The
poison-resistant sensor has a limited list of detectable gases. The table shown on page 47 shows
which gases can and cannot be detected after receiving an HC Gas List alarm.
If your application requires detection of a gas still detectable after an HC Gas List condition (like
methane or isobutane), there is no need to replace the combustible gas sensor.
However, if your application requires detection of a gas not detectable after an HC Gas List
condition (like methanol or ethanol), you must replace the combustible gas sensor as soon as
possible.

Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
The GX-Force is not intended for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres.

WARNING: Do not use the GX-Force in an environment with an oxygen concentration above
21%.

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 H2-Compensated CO Detection
Instruments with an H2-compensated CO sensor installed do not display H2 readings, but if the H2
concentration rises above 2000 ppm, the instrument will go into an "H2 rich" alarm.
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CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9 0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

0 H2 0 rich

NOTE: The H2-compensated CO sensor may not effectively compensate for higher levels of H2
if exposed to temperatures above 40°C for longer than 15 minutes. Under these
conditions, it can appear to the instrument that the H2 concentration has exceeded 2000
ppm, the max concentration that can be compensated for, resulting in a CO reading
higher than the actual CO level.

Interference Information
Some gases interfere with CO and H2S sensors. For a complete list of these gases, see page 136.

Alarms
This section covers alarm indications in Measuring Mode. It also describes responding to and
resetting an alarm condition.

NOTE: False alarms may be caused by radio frequency (RF) or electromagnetic (EMI)
interference. Keep the GX-Force away from RF and EMI sources such as radio
transmitters or large motors.

Alarm Indications
The GX-Force buzzer sounds an alarm, the LEDs flash, and the vibrator pulses when any sort of
alarm condition or failure occurs. If the GX-Force is operating in Stealth Mode, the buzzer does
not sound and the vibrator’s operation depend on the VIB setting in Gas Select Mode’s STEALTH
menu item. See page 132 for more information.

NOTE: If an alarm condition occurs while you are in Display Mode, the GX-Force
automatically returns to the Measuring Mode screen.

NOTE: If an alarm occurs while you are in Leak Check’s Display Mode, the GX-Force does
NOT exit that mode.

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 Table 5 summarizes the types of alarms produced by the GX-Force and their indications.
Table 5: Alarm Types and Indications

Alarm Type Visual Indications Other Indications

Warning • Affected channel’s gas reading, gas • High-low tone sounding
Concentration of gas name, and units flash once per second
rises above the Warning • WARNING appears at the bottom of the • Vibrator pulses once per
setting or falls below the LCD second
Warning setting for O2. • Alarm LEDs flash in circle sequence
once per second
• Backlight turns on

Alarm • Affected channel’s gas reading, gas • High-low tone sounding

Concentration of gas name, and units flash twice per second
rises above the Alarm • ALARM appears at the bottom of the • Vibrator pulses twice
setting or falls below the LCD per second
Alarm setting for O2. • Alarm LEDs flash in circle sequence
twice per second
• Backlight turns on

Alarm H • Affected channel’s gas reading, gas • High-low tone sounding

Concentration of gas name, and units flash twice per second
rises above the Alarm H • ALARM H appears at the bottom of the • Vibrator pulses twice
setting. LCD per second
• Alarm LEDs flash in circle sequence
twice per second
• Backlight turns on

TWA or STEL • Affected channel’s gas reading, gas • High-low tone sounding
Concentration of CO or name, and units flash once per second
H2S rises above the • TWA or STEL appears at the bottom of • Vibrator pulses once per
TWA or STEL alarm the LCD second
setting. • Alarm LEDs flash in circle sequence
once per second
• Backlight turns on

H2 RICH (for instru- • H2 and rich alternate in the lower right • High-low tone sounding
ments with H2-compen- corner twice per second
sated CO sensors) • Alarm LEDs flash twice per second • Vibrator pulses twice
Concentration of hydro- • Backlight turns on per second
gen rises above 2000
ppm (parts per million).

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 Table 5: Alarm Types and Indications

Alarm Type Visual Indications Other Indications

Over Range • Affected channel’s gas reading is • High-low tone sounding
replaced with a flashing twice per second
• Gas name and units flash • Vibrator pulses twice
• OVER appears at the bottom of the per second
LCD
• Alarm LEDs flash in circle sequence
twice per second
• Backlight turns on

Minus Over Range • Affected channel’s gas reading is • High-low tone sounding
replaced with a flashing twice per second
• Gas name and units flash • Vibrator pulses twice
• M OVER appears at the bottom of the per second
LCD
• Alarm LEDs flash in circle sequence
twice per second
• Backlight turns on

Low Battery Warning • The last bar in the battery icon starts Pulsing tone once every 4
flashing. seconds
• Alarm LEDs flash once every 4 seconds

Dead Battery Alarm • Gas readings disappear. FAIL appears in Double pulsing tone once
the middle of the screen and BATTERY per second
appears at the bottom of the screen.
• Alarm LEDs flash once per second

Sensor Failure • SENSOR appears at the bottom of the Double pulsing tone once
screen and the failed sensor(s) are per second
indicated with FAIL under the gas name.
• Alarm LEDs flash once per second

HC Gas List • READ GAS LIST IN MANUAL Double pulsing tone once
appears on the screen. per second
• Alarm LEDs flash once per second

Clock Failure • FAIL appears in the middle of the screen Double pulsing tone once
and CLOCK appears at the bottom of per second
the screen.
• Alarm LEDs flash once per second

Flow Failure • FAIL appears in the middle of the screen Double pulsing tone once
and FLOW appears at the bottom of the per second
screen.
• Alarm LEDs flash once per second

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 Table 5: Alarm Types and Indications

Alarm Type Visual Indications Other Indications

Pump Failure • FAIL appears in the middle of the screen Double pulsing tone once
and PUMP appears at the bottom of the per second
screen.
• Alarm LEDs flash once per second

System Failure • FAIL SYSTEM appears at the bottom Double pulsing tone once
of the screen and an error code displays per second
in the middle
• Alarm LEDs flash once per second

Responding to Alarms
This section describes response to gas, over range, battery, sensor failure, HC Gas List, clock
failure, flow/pump failure alarms, and system failure alarms.
Responding to Gas Alarms
1. Determine which gas alarm has been activated.
2. Follow your established procedure for an increasing gas condition or a decreasing oxygen
condition.

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 3. Reset or silence the alarm as necessary or allowed. Alarm silence can be turned on or off using
the ALM.SLNC menu item in Maintenance Mode (see page 118) or the GX-Force Data
Logger Management Program (see the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program
Operator’s Manual).
Table 6 summarizes resetting and silencing alarms for all LATCH and SILENCE
combinations that are possible.
Table 6: Resetting and Silencing Alarms

LATCH: ON (factory setting) LATCH: OFF

• Press the POWER MODE or AIR • Press the POWER MODE or AIR
buttons to silence the buzzer. buttons to silence the buzzer.
• If the gas concentration was still • The POWER MODE or AIR buttons
above the alarm level when the will not reset the alarm.
button was pressed, the LED arrays • The alarm, LEDs, and vibrator will
continue to flash, the vibrator automatically reset when gas reading
continues to pulse, and the GX- falls below (or rises above for an
Force continues to display the oxygen low alarm) an alarm setpoint.
current alarm level.
ALARM • The gas reading must fall below (or
SILENCE: ON rise above for an oxygen low alarm)
an alarm setting before you can reset
the alarm, the LEDs, and the
vibrator using the POWER MODE
or AIR buttons.
NOTE: If PASS--W is ON (factory
setting: OFF), press POWER MODE and
AIR simultaneously and then enter the
user-set password to reset an alarm
condition.

• Pressing POWER MODE or AIR • Pressing POWER MODE or AIR will

will not silence buzzer. not silence buzzer.
ALARM • The gas reading must fall below (or • The alarm condition will
SILENCE: OFF rise above for an oxygen low alarm) automatically reset when the gas
(factory setting) an alarm setting before you can reset reading falls below (or rises above for
the alarm condition using the an oxygen low alarm) an alarm
POWER MODE or AIR buttons. setpoint.

Responding to an H2 RICH Alarm (H2-Compensated CO Sensor Only)

The H2 RICH alarm automatically clears once the hydrogen level decreases below 2000 ppm
(parts per million).

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 Responding to Over Range Alarms

WARNING: An over range condition may indicate an extreme combustible gas, toxic gas, or
oxygen concentration. Confirm the gas concentration with a different GX-Force
or with another gas detecting device.

CAUTION: High off-scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration.

PRUDENCE: Des lectures élevées hors échelle peuvent indiquer une concentration explosive.

1. Determine which channel is in alarm.

2. Follow your established procedure for an extreme gas condition.
3. If LATCH is set to ON (factory setting) in Maintenance Mode, reset the alarm using POWER
MODE or AIR once the alarm condition clears.
If PASS - - W is turned ON (factory setting is OFF), you must press POWER MODE and
AIR at the same time and then enter a user-set password to reset an alarm condition. When
the password screen appears, adjust each digit with the AIR button and press the POWER
MODE button to move on to the next digit. Once the password is entered, the alarm
condition resets.
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0000

PASS - - W

4. Calibrate the GX-Force as described on page 58.

5. If the over range condition continues or if you are not able to successfully calibrate the unit,
you may need to replace the sensor that has triggered the over range alarm.
6. If the over range condition continues after you have replaced the sensor, contact RKI
Instruments, Inc. for further instructions.

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 Responding to Battery Alarms

WARNING: The GX-Force is not operational as a gas monitoring device during a dead
battery alarm. Take the Model GX-Force to a non-hazardous area and recharge
the batteries as described in “Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack” on
page 99.

The GX-Force is fully functional during a low battery warning. However, only 1-2 hours of
operating time remain. The amount of operating time left depends on LCD backlight use and the
alarm frequency. Recharge the battery as soon as possible as described in “Recharging the
Lithium Ion Battery Pack” on page 99.

NOTE: Alarms and the LCD back light consume battery power and reduce the amount of
operating time remaining.

Responding to Sensor Failure Alarms

1. Determine which sensor triggered the sensor failure alarm.
2. Calibrate the failed sensor, as described on page 58.
3. If the sensor failure continues or if the sensor could not be calibrated, replace the sensor as
described on page 106.
4. If the sensor failure condition continues after you have replaced the sensor, contact RKI
Instruments, Inc. for further instructions.
Responding to an HC Gas List Alarm
An HC Gas List alarm can occur at startup or after a calibration.
1. Press POWER MODE to acknowledge the alarm.
The combustible gas sensor actually contains 2 separate sensors: a standard catalytic sensor and a
backup, poison-resistant sensor that is resistant to sensor poisons like silicone. An HC Gas List
alarm indicates that the standard sensor has a reduced output, possibly due to one or more sensor
poisons in the environment, and that the poison-resistant sensor is being used to provide gas
readings. The poison-resistant sensor has a limited list of detectable gases. Table 10 on page 48
shows which gases can and cannot be detected after receiving an HC Gas List alarm.
If your application requires detection of a gas still detectable after an HC Gas List condition (like
methane or isobutane), there is no need to replace the combustible gas sensor.
However, if your application requires detection of a gas not detectable after an HC Gas List
condition (like methanol or ethanol), you must replace the combustible gas sensor as soon as
possible.

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 Responding to Clock Failure Alarms
A clock failure alarm occurs if the unit’s internal clock malfunctions. A clock failure alarm might
also occur if the battery becomes too drained during storage. See page 108 for storage
information.
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FAIL

CLOCK
1. Press POWER MODE to proceed to Measuring Mode.
CAUTION: If you operate the instrument after a clock failure, data will still be
logged but the date/time will be incorrect. Set the date/time as described
on page 95 as soon as possible to ensure logged data uses the correct
date/time.

2. Attempt to set the date using the DATE menu item in User Mode. See page 95.
3. If the date cannot be set correctly, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. as soon as possible.
Responding to a Flow Failure Alarm
Flow failure alarms can be caused by clogged dust filters or blockages in the instrument’s internal
flow paths.
1. If a flow failure occurs, the flow failure alarm screen displays.
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FAIL

FLOW
2. Inspect the internal pump’s dust filter and the probe’s dust filter and replace them if either is
clogged or saturated by liquid (see page 103 and page 105).
3. If the low flow alarm persists after filter replacement, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. to
schedule a repair.
Responding to a Pump Failure Alarm
Pump failure alarms can be caused by the instrument’s internal pump.

NOTE: The pump’s motor grease may solidify if not used for long periods of time. For long-
term storage, the instrument should be turned on every 6 months to let the pump run.
See “Chapter 7: Storage and Disposal” on page 108.

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 1. If a pump failure occurs, the pump failure alarm screen displays.
7:49

FAIL

PUMP
2. The pump failure alarm indicates that the pump must be replaced. Contact RKI Instruments,
Inc. to schedule replacement.
Responding to System Failure Alarms
1. If a system failure occurs, the system failure screen displays an error code as shown below:
7:49

FAIL
021
SYSTEM
2. The error code meanings are shown in Table 7:
Table 7: Error Code Explanation

Error Code Explanation

000 ROM failure

010 RAM failure

021 FRAM failure

031 FLASH memory failure

080 Circuit voltage anomaly

081 PCB failure

082 Temperature sensor failure

3. If the error code is anything but 031 as shown above, the instrument cannot be used. Contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. as soon as possible.
If the error code is 031, you may press POWER MODE to continue into Measuring Mode
if the instrument must be used temporarily.
CAUTION: There will be no data logging function if you operate the instrument
after a 031 system failure. Contact RKI Instruments, Inc. as soon as
possible.

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Saving Snap Log Data
The GX-Force is capable of logging all channel readings at a given moment and can store up to
256 logs at one time. When the maximum number of logs has been reached, any new logs will
overwrite the oldest data logged on the instrument.
All saved snap log data can be reviewed using the REC.DATA screen in Display Mode. Refer to
“Viewing Snap Log Data (REC.DATA)” on page 55 for more information.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for several seconds. The
snap log number, station ID, date and time, and value are displayed in the following sequence:

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no 23 - 12.20
001 7:49
REC.DATA YES.MODE

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CH4 %LEL O2 %

Stn Id 0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0
S_ID_001 NO.AIR

2. Press POWER MODE to save the captured snap log. The instrument confirms the log was
saved before displaying the next log screen.
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no
002
SAVED REC.DATA
3. To return to the normal Measuring Mode, press AIR.
To save another snap log, press POWER MODE.

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Data Logging
NOTE: If the GX-Force is used in Leak Check Mode, only the CH4 channel will be logged
while it is in Leak Check Mode.

Additionally, interval trends, alarm trends, and alarm events are not recorded during
measurement in Leak Check Mode. See “Snap Log Mode, Leak Check Mode
Operation” on page 142.

The GX-Force logs Measuring Mode gas readings, alarm data, calibration data, and saved snap
logs to its internal memory. Logged data can be downloaded to a computer via the USB-C port on
the bottom of the instrument.
To utilize the GX-Force’s downloading capability, you will need the GX-Force Data Logger
Management Program, a USB Type-C to USB Type-A data cable, and a computer with a USB
port that runs one of the following operating systems: Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11.
The GX-Force Data Logger Management Program is available at www.rkiinstruments.com/gx-
force.
The data logging capacity depends on how often the GX-Force stores data, how many channels
are active, and how often the GX-Force is turned on and off. Table 8 illustrates how much data
logging time is available for the various interval times. It assumes that the unit has three sensors,
is only turned on once, and there are no alarm occurrences. The data logging interval time must be
set using the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program.
Table 8: Data Logging Capacity

Interval Time Data Logging Time

10 seconds 10 hours

20 seconds 20 hours

30 seconds 30 hours

1 minute 60 hours

3 minutes 180 hours

5 minutes (factory setting) 300 hours

10 minutes 600 hours

For a complete description of the Data Logger Management Program and procedures for
downloading data to a computer, see the GX-Force Data Logger Management Program
Operator’s Manual.

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Chapter 4: Display Mode
This section describes Display Mode which is accessible from Measuring Mode. See Table 9 for a
list of Display Mode’s menu items, a short description of each item, and the page number for
further description.
Table 9: Display Mode Menu Items

Display Mode
Description
Menu Item
LIGHT (page 46) Turns the LED flashlight on and off

PEAK (page 46) Displays each sensor’s Peak reading

STEL (page 47) Displays the STEL readings (CO and H2S only)
TWA (page 47) Displays the TWA readings (CO and H2S only)

LIST (page 47) Changes the target gas for the catalytic sensor
NOTE: Only appears if DISP.SET is set to ON in User Mode (factory setting) and if CH4
or isobutane are selected for the combustible gas in Gas Select Mode.

• CH4 (methane) • n-C6H14 (hexane)

• i-C4H10 (isobutane) • C7H8 (toluene)
• H2 (hydrogen) • n-C7H16 (heptane)
• CH3OH (methanol) • C8H10 (xylene)
• C2H2 (acetylene) • n-C9H20 (nonane)
• C2H4 (ethylene) • EtAc (ethyl acetate)
• C2H6 (ethane) • IPA (isopropyl alcohol)
• C2H5OH (ethanol) • MEK (methyl ethyl ketone)
• C3H6 (propylene) • MMA (methyl methacrylate)
• C3H6O (acetone) • DME (dimethyl ether)
• C3H8 (propane) • MIBK (methyl isobutyl ketone)
• C4H6 (butyne) • THF (tetrahydrofuran)
• C5H10 (cyclopentane) • n-C5H12 (n-pentane)
• C6H6 (benzene)
PUMP.OFF Turns the internal pump off to conserve battery
(page 50) NOTE: Only appears if DISP.SET is set to ON in User Mode (factory setting) and if
POFF.DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode (factory setting is OFF).

USER ID Displays and updates the instrument’s User ID

(page 51) NOTE: Only appears if DISP.SET is set to ON in User Mode (factory setting) and if ID
DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode (factory setting is OFF).

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 Table 9: Display Mode Menu Items

Display Mode
Description
Menu Item
STN ID Displays and updates the instrument’s Station ID
(page 52) NOTE: Only appears if DISP.SET is set to ON in User Mode (factory setting) and if ID
DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode (factory setting is OFF).

CAL.DATA Displays each sensor’s last calibration date

(page 53) NOTE: Only appears if CAL.RMDR is set to ON in User Mode (factory setting).

BMP.DATA Displays each sensor’s last bump test date

(page 54) NOTE: Only appears if BMP.RMDR is set to ON in User Mode (factory setting is OFF).

REC.DATA Displays all saved snap log data

(page 55)
TEMP (page 55) Displays the current date, time, and temperature

ALARM--P Displays alarm setpoints

(page 56)

Tips for Using Display Mode

• To enter Display Mode and scroll from one menu item to the next or skip an item when a
question is asked, press POWER MODE.
• To enter an item, press AIR.
• To change a flashing parameter, press AIR.
• To reverse the direction of movement in a list (ie. from down to up or vice versa):
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons.
• To exit from an entered-information screen and go back to the main menu, press POWER
MODE.
• To exit Display Mode and return to Measuring Mode, press and hold both AIR and POWER
MODE together.

NOTE: With the exception of the PUMP.OFF screen, each screen displays for 20 seconds. If no
button is pressed within 20 seconds, the GX-Force automatically returns to Measuring
Mode. If the pump is turned off using the PUMP.OFF setting, the PUMP.OFF screen
will display until the pump is turned back on.

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LED Flashlight (LIGHT)
The LIGHT menu item can be used to turn the GX-Force’s LED flashlight on and off.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE once. The LIGHT menu item appears.
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OFF

LIGHT

2. Press AIR to change the current setting.

3. Press POWER MODE to save the desired setting and move to the next menu item.

Peak Screen (PEAK)

The peak screen displays the highest (lowest for oxygen) concentrations detected since the GX-
Force was turned on. Peak readings are stored in the GX-Force’s memory until a higher level is
detected (lower for oxygen), the peak reading is cleared, or the GX-Force is turned off.
The lunch break feature enables the GX-Force to save peak readings when it is turned off so it can
continue with the same peaks when it is turned on again. See page 90 for instructions to turn the
lunch break feature on (default is OFF).

NOTE: If PASS - - W is set to ON, the peak reading cannot be cleared.

To clear the peak readings, do the following:

1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until PEAK appears.
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CH4 %LEL O2 %

24 17.3
CO ppm H2S ppm

135 37.5
PEAK
2. Press and hold AIR until the screen prompts you to release it.
7:49 7:49

CLEAr CLEAr

HOLD AIR RELEASE

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 3. The peak readings are cleared and the unit returns to the Peak Screen.
If you do not want to clear the peak readings, release AIR before the above screen
sequence occurs. The unit returns to the Peak Screen.

STEL Screen (STEL)

The STEL Screen displays the short term exposure limit (STEL) readings for H2S and CO only.
The STEL reading is the average reading over the last 15 minutes.
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CO ppm H2S ppm

10 2.0
STEL

TWA Screen (TWA)

The TWA Screen displays the time weighted average (TWA) readings for H2S and CO only.
7:49

CO ppm H2S ppm

5 0.5
TWA
The TWA reading is the average reading over the last 8 hours. If 8 hours have not elapsed since
the last time the TWA reading was cleared, the average is still calculated over 8 hours. The
missing readings are assigned a 0 value. If LUNCH is set to OFF (factory setting), the TWA is
cleared when the GX-Force is turned off.
If LUNCH is set to ON, the GX-Force remembers TWA readings when it is turned off so it can
continue them when it is turned on again. See page 90 for instructions to turn the lunch break
feature on (default is OFF).

Combustible Sensor Target Gas Conversion (LIST)

NOTE: This screen only appears if DISP.SET in User Mode is set to ON (factory setting) and if
the instrument’s calibrated target gas is CH4 or iC4H10 (select target gas in Gas Select
Mode’s GAS.COMB item, calibrate with target gas in User Mode’s GAS CAL item).

The LIST screen allows you to select a converted target gas based on a CH4 or iC4H10
calibration. It does not change the calibrated target gas. You must go to Gas Select Mode’s
GAS.COMB item to change the calibrated target gas.

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 Selecting a converted target gas from the LIST screen (based on a CH4 or iC4H10 calibration)
does not provide the same reading accuracy as selecting a calibrated target gas in Gas Select
Mode’s GAS.COMB item and calibrating with that target gas in User Mode.
Selecting a converted target gas in LIST does not mean that the combustible gas sensor will
respond only to that gas. The combustible gas sensor responds to a number of gases regardless of
the target gas selection.

NOTE: If H2 is selected as the target gas in LIST, the sensor will only respond to H2 and will not
respond to any other gas, regardless of the gas listings in Table 10.

If you select a new converted target gas, the change is saved after you turn the instrument off and
on.
Table 10: Available HC Gas Conversions

Available Converted Gases

Based on Calibrated Target Gas Available
(Selected in Gas Select Mode) Converted Target
Gas
Gases During HC
CH4 i-C4H10 Gas List Condition
(methane) (isobutane)
CH4 (methane) - x O

i-C4H10 (isobutane) O - O

H2 (hydrogen) O O O

CH3OH (methanol) O O x

C2H2 (acetylene) O O O

C2H4 (ethylene) O O O

C2H6 (ethane) O x O

C2H5OH (ethanol) O O x

C3H6 (propylene) O O O

C3H6O (acetone) O O x

C3H8 (propane) O x O

C4H6 (butyne) O O O

C5H10 (cyclopentane) O O O

C6H6 (benzene) O O x

n-C6H14 (hexane) O O O

C7H8 (toluene) O O x

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 Table 10: Available HC Gas Conversions

Available Converted Gases

Based on Calibrated Target Gas Available
(Selected in Gas Select Mode) Converted Target
Gas
Gases During HC
CH4 i-C4H10 Gas List Condition
(methane) (isobutane)
n-C7H16 (heptane) O O O

C8H10 (xylene) O O x

n-C9H20 (nonane) O O x

EtAc (ethyl acetate) O O x

IPA (isopropyl alcohol) O O x

MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) O O x

MMA (methyl methacrylate) O O x

DME (dimethyl ether) O O x

MIBK (methyl isobutyl ketone) O O x

THF (tetrahydrofuran) O O x

n-C5H12 (n-pentane) O O O

x = not available
O = available

1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until LIST appears.

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HC GAS

LIST
2. Press AIR to enter the screen. The current gas flashes at the bottom of the screen.
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HC GAS
SELECt
CH4
3. Use AIR to scroll through the list of gases.

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 4. When the desired gas is displayed, press POWER MODE. The changes are saved and the
instrument returns to the LIST screen.
5. The gas formula displays at the bottom of the Measuring Mode screen. The gas selection
remains selected if you turn the instrument off and on again.

Turning the Pump Off (PUMP.OFF)

WARNING: The GX-Force is not a gas monitoring device while the pump is off.

The PUMP.OFF screen only appears if DISP.SET in User Mode is set to ON (factory setting) and
if P.OFF DISP in Maintenance Mode is set to ON (factory setting is OFF).
This menu item turns the internal pump off to prevent draining the battery while the instrument is
not in active use. This can be useful if the instrument is being used intermittently throughout a
monitoring session.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until the PUMP.OFF screen sequence
appears.

7:49 7:49 7:49

On On On

PUMP.OFF YES / AIR NO / MODE

2. To turn the internal pump off, press AIR. The pump will shut off and the pump fan icon next
to the battery icon will disappear.
The M icon indicates that the instrument can only exit this screen when the pump is turned
back on.
M 7:49 M 7:49

OFF OFF

PUMP.ON YES.MODE
3. Press POWER MODE to turn the internal pump back on and return to the PUMP.OFF menu
item in Display Mode.

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Changing the User ID (USER ID)
The USER ID screen only appears if DISP.SET in User Mode is set to ON (factory setting) and if
ID DISP in Maintenance Mode is set to ON (factory setting is OFF).
Use this screen to select a user ID from the 128 user IDs that are stored in the GX-Force’s
memory. Before a user ID is selected on a brand new instrument, the user ID is “----------”. The
factory-installed user IDs have a “U_ID_XXX” format.
The user ID provides a way to identify the GX-Force user during a data logging session.
User IDs can only be selected in this menu item. In order to edit the 128 user IDs, you must use
the GX-Force Datalogging Program.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until the USER ID screen sequence
appears.

7:49 7:49 7:49

USEr Id USEr Id USEr Id

U_ID_001 CHG / AIR NO / MODE

2. To change the User ID, press AIR. The current User ID flashes.
7:49

USEr Id

U_ID_002
3. Use AIR to scroll to the desired User ID.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the User ID and return to the USER ID screen in Display Mode.

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Changing the Station ID (STN ID)
The STN ID screen appears if DISP.SET in User Mode is set to ON (factory setting) and if ID
DISP in Maintenance Mode is set to ON (factory setting is OFF).
Use this screen to select a station ID from the 128 station IDs that are stored in the
GX-Force’s memory. Before a station ID is selected on a brand new instrument, the station ID is
“----------”. The factory-installed station IDs have a “S_ID_XXX” format.
The station ID provides a way to identify the GX-Force location during a data logging session.
Station IDs can only be selected in this menu item. In order to edit the 128 station IDs, you must
use the GX-Force Data Logger Program.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until the STN ID screen sequence appears.

7:49 7:49 7:49

Stn Id Stn Id Stn Id

S_ID_001 CHG / AIR NO / MODE

2. To change the station ID, press AIR. The current Station ID flashes.
7:49

Stn Id

S_ID_002
3. Use AIR to scroll to the desired station ID.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the station ID and return to the STN ID screen in Display Mode.

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Last Successful Calibration Date (CAL DATA)
The CAL DATA screen shows the date of each installed sensor’s last successful calibration. This
screen only appears if CAL.RMDR is set to ON in User Mode.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until CAL DATA appears.
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dISP

CAL DATA
2. Press AIR to enter the CAL DATA screen and to scroll through the installed sensors.

7:49 7:49
AIR
23 - 3. 8. 23 - 3. 8.
CH4 H2S
CAL DATA CAL DATA
AIR AIR

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23 - 3. 8. 23 - 3. 8.
O2 CO
CAL DATA CAL DATA
AIR

3. When you are done viewing the last calibration date for the sensors, press POWER MODE to
return to the CAL DATA screen in Display Mode.

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Last Successful Bump Test Date (BMP.DATA)
The BMP.DATA screen shows the date of each installed sensor’s last successful bump test. This
screen only appears if BMP.RMDR is set to ON.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until BMP.DATA appears.
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dISP

BMP.DATA
2. Press AIR to enter the BMP.DATA screen and to scroll through the installed sensors.

7:49 7:49
AIR
23 - 3. 8. 23 - 3. 8.
CH4 H2S
BMP.DATA BMP.DATA
AIR AIR

7:49 7:49

23 - 3. 8. 23 - 3. 8.
O2 CO
BMP.DATA BMP.DATA
AIR

3. When you are done viewing the last bump test date for the sensors, press POWER MODE to
return to the BMP.DATA screen in Display Mode.

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Viewing Snap Log Data (REC.DATA)
The REC.DATA screen shows the date and measurement data for each snap log saved on the
instrument.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until REC.DATA appears.
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dISP

REC.DATA
2. Press AIR to enter the REC.DATA screen and to scroll through the saved snap logs. Press
POWER MODE to view the desired snap log’s details.
7:49 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

23 - 3.08 0 20.9
POWER CO ppm H2S ppm

7:49 MODE
0 0.0
M001 SID_001

3. When finished viewing the instrument’s snap log data, press AIR and POWER MODE
together to return to the REC.DATA screen in Display Mode.

Date, Time, Temperature Screen (TEMP)

The TEMP screen shows the instrument’s date and time and the surrounding area’s temperature.
7:49

23 - 3.08
7:49
22°C

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Alarm Points Screen (ALARM--P)
The Alarm Points Screen shows the gas alarm settings for all active channels.
1. While in Measuring Mode, press POWER MODE until ALARM--P appears.
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dISP

ALARM--P
2. Press AIR. The Full Scale Settings screen appears and shows full scale settings for each
channel.
3. Use AIR to scroll through the Warning, Alarm, Alarm H, STEL, and TWA settings.

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AIR CH4 %LEL O2 %

50 23.5
CO ppm H2S ppm

CH4
M 7:49
%LEL O2 %
1200 100.0
100 40.0 ALARM H
CO ppm H2S ppm

2000 200.0 AIR

F.S. 7:49

AIR
CO ppm H2S ppm

CH4 %LEL
7:49
O2 %
200 5.0
10 19.5 STEL
CO ppm H2S ppm
AIR
25 5.0
WARNING 7:49

AIR
CO ppm H2S ppm

7:49 25 1.0
CH4 %LEL O2 %
TWA
25 18.0
CO ppm H2S ppm
AIR
50 30.0
ALARM AIR
7:49

ESCAPE

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 4. While viewing the alarm settings for an alarm point, press AIR and POWER MODE at the
same time to simulate the alarm conditions. The buzzer will sound, the LEDs will flash, and
the instrument will vibrate just as it would if the displayed condition was actually happening.
5. Press POWER MODE to return to the Alarm Points Screen.

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Chapter 5: User Mode and Calibration

Overview
This section describes the GX-Force in User Mode. See Table 11 for a list of the items found in
User Mode, the page that the menu item’s instructions can be found on, and a short description of
the menu item.
Table 11: User Mode Menu Items

User Mode
Description
Menu Item

BUMP (page 64) Perform a bump test.

BUMP Perform a bump test on the gases selected for Cylinder X

CYL X (A-E cylinders available)

START Begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring Mode.

ESCAPE Return to the BUMP menu item.

GAS CAL (page 70) Perform a fresh air adjustment, perform a span adjustment, change the calibration gas
concentration, set the cylinder group.

AIR CAL Perform a fresh air adjustment.

(page 70)

AUTO.CAL AUTO.CAL Perform an automatic span adjustment on the gases

(page 71) CYL X selected for Cylinder X (A-E cylinders available).

START Begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring

Mode.

CAL--P Set the calibration gas concentration for each gas.

CYL SEL Assign a cylinder (A-E) to each gas (all 4 gases set to
Cylinder A is the default). For single cal operation,
you would assign each gas its own cylinder.

ESCAPE Return to the AUTO.CAL menu item.

ESCAPE Return to the GAS CAL menu item.

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 Table 11: User Mode Menu Items

User Mode
Description
Menu Item

CAL SET (page 81) Change calibration parameters.

CAL.RMDR ON (factory setting): The instrument notifies the user upon startup
(page 81) when a calibration is due. Notification type depends on CAL.EXPD
setting below.
OFF: No notification upon startup when a calibration is due.

CAL.INT How often the instrument needs to be calibrated.

(page 82) Options: 1 - 1000 days (factory setting is 90 days)

CAL SET (page 81) CAL.EXPD Defines what action must be taken if a calibration is due upon startup.
cont. (page 82) CONFIRM (factory setting): press AIR to acknowledge that calibra-
tion is due and continue to Measuring Mode.
CANT USE: Cannot enter Measuring Mode until a successful cali-
bration is performed.
NONE: A screen indicates that calibration is due but warmup
sequence continues.

ESCAPE Return to the CAL SET menu item in User Mode.

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 Table 11: User Mode Menu Items

User Mode
Description
Menu Item

BUMP.SET Change bump test parameters.

(page 83)
SETTING GAS.TIME How long gas is applied during a bump test.
(page 83) Choices: 30 (factory setting), 45, 60, 90 seconds

CHECK Percentage of calibration gas concentration that the

bump test reading must be within in order to pass
bump.
Options: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% (factory set-
ting)

CAL. How long gas is applied during a calibration.

TIME GAS.TIME is deducted from this time.
Options: 90 (factory setting) or 120 seconds

AUTO. ON (factory setting): If a bump test fails, a calibra-

CAL tion automatically starts.
OFF: If a bump test fails, a calibration does not auto-
matically start.

ESCAPE Return to the SETTING menu item in BUMP.SET.

BMP.RMDR ON: The instrument notifies the user upon startup when a bump test
(page 86) is due. Notification type depends on BMP.EXPD setting below.
OFF (factory setting): No notification upon startup when a bump test
is due.

BMP.INT How often the instrument needs to be bump tested.

(page 86) Options: 0 - 30 days (factory setting is 30 days)

BMP.EXPD Defines what action must be taken if a bump test is due upon startup.
(page 87) CONFIRM (factory setting): Press AIR to acknowledge that bump
test is due and continue to Measuring Mode.
CANT USE: Cannot enter Measuring Mode until a successful bump
test is performed.
NONE: A screen indicates that bump test is due but warmup
sequence continues.

BUMP.SET (page ESCAPE Return to the BUMP.SET menu item in User Mode.
83) cont.

ALARM -- P Set alarm points for all channels (WARNING, ALARM, ALARM H, STEL, TWA) or
(page 87) reset all alarms to their default settings (DEF.ALMP).

ESCAPE Return to the ALARM--P menu item in User Mode.

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 Table 11: User Mode Menu Items

User Mode
Description
Menu Item

LUNCH (page 90) ON: Lunch break feature is on. Instrument asks if you want to resume TWA and PEAK
readings at startup.
OFF (factory setting): Lunch break feature is off. Instrument resets TWA and PEAK
readings every time it’s turned on.

BEEP (page 91) Set confirmation beep parameters.

BEEP.SEL LED: LEDs flash and instrument vibrates based on interval defined
(page 91) in BEEP.INT to confirm instrument is still operating.
BUZZER: Buzzer sounds and instrument vibrates based on interval
defined in BEEP.INT to confirm instrument is still operating.
LED+BUZZ: LEDs flash, buzzer sounds, and instrument vibrates
based on interval defined in BEEP.INT to confirm instrument is still
operating.
BUMP/CAL: LEDs flash based on interval defined in BEEP.INT if
bump test or calibration is due.
ALM.ALRT: LEDs flash based on interval defined in BEEP.INT if
instrument goes into a gas alarm.

BEEP.SEL B/C/ALM: LEDs flash based on interval defined in BEEP.INT if

(page 91) cont. a) bump test is due, b) calibration is due, or c) instrument goes into a
gas alarm.
OFF (factory setting): No alerts to confirm instrument is still operat-
ing or that a bump test or calibration is due.

BEEP.INT Confirmation alert interval. Confirmation type defined in BEEP.SEL.

(page 92) Options: 0.5 minute and 1 to 99 minutes in 1 minute increments. The
factory setting is 5 minutes.

ESCAPE Return to the BEEP menu item in User Mode.

BL TIME (page 93) How long the back light stays on after the last button press
Options: 0 - 255 seconds or OFF. The factory setting is 30 seconds.

KEY.TONE ON (factory setting): Buzzer sounds when button is pressed.

(page 93) OFF: Buzzer does not sound when button is pressed.

DISP.SET (page 94) OFF: LIST, USER ID, STN ID, and PUMP.OFF screens do not appear in Display
Mode.
ON (factory setting): LIST item appears in Display Mode. USER ID and STN ID
screens appear if ID DISP in Maintenance Mode is also set to ON. The PUMP.OFF
screen appears if POFF.DISP in Maintenance Mode is also set to ON.

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 Table 11: User Mode Menu Items

User Mode
Description
Menu Item

ZERO.SUP ON (factory setting): Not intended for field adjustment. The suppression values are:
(page 94) Combustible Gas: 2% LEL
O2: 0.5% volume
H2S: 0.3 ppm
CO: 2 ppm
NOTE: Only appears if ZSUP.DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode

ZERO.FLW ON (factory setting): Not intended for field adjustment. Oxygen channel does not sup-
(page 95) port zero follower functionality.
NOTE: Only appears if ZFLW.DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode

DATE (page 95) Set the instrument’s date and time.

PASS - - W ON: User Mode is password-protected. Factory-set password is 0000.

(page 96) OFF (factory setting): User Mode is not password-protected.

ROM/SUM Displays the GX-Force’s sensor and main ROM/SUM numbers

(page 97)

START (page 97) Press POWER MODE to begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring Mode.

Tips for Using User Mode

• To scroll from one menu item to the next, press AIR. To reverse the scrolling direction:
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER/MODE and then release both buttons.
c. The scrolling direction returns to the original direction when you exit and reenter a menu.
• To skip an item when a question is asked, press AIR.
• To enter an item and to save any changes, press POWER MODE.
• To change a flashing parameter, press AIR. To reverse the direction of change (ie. from
increasing to decreasing or vice versa):
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons.
• To exit an entered menu item without saving a change, press and hold AIR and POWER
MODE for a few seconds.

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Entering User Mode
WARNING: The GX-Force is not in operation as a gas detector while in User Mode.

1. Take the GX-Force to a non-hazardous location and turn it off if it is on.

2. Press and hold AIR, then press and hold POWER MODE. When the instrument beeps once,
release the buttons.
3. The screen that appears depends on the PASS - - W setting in User Mode.
• If PASS - - W is set to OFF (factory setting), continue to Step 6.
• If PASS - - W is set to ON, continue to Step 4.

M 7:49 M 7:49

0000

BUMP PASS - - W
PASS - - W set to OFF PASS - - W set to ON

4. If PASS - - W has been set to ON in User Mode, a password screen appears. The first digit is
flashing.
5. Use AIR to select each password number then press POWER MODE to save it and move on
to the next number. To go back a number, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few
seconds. To reverse the direction of change (ie. from increasing to decreasing or vice versa):
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons.
6. The BUMP menu item appears.
M 7:49

BUMP
7. M at the top of the screen indicates that the GX-Force is in User Mode.
8. Use AIR to move through the User Mode menu items.

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Performing a Bump Test (BUMP)
Bump test the instrument before each day’s use with a known concentration of each target gas.
The instrument does not need to be calibrated unless it does not pass the bump test.
To bump test the GX-Force, you will need:
• Known calibrating samples of the gases being detected.
Table 12: Calibration Concentration Limits

Min. Cal. Gas Max. Cal. Gas

Channel
Concentration Concentration
Combustible Gas 1% LEL 75% LEL

Oxygen 0.0% 17.0%

Hydrogen Sulfide 0.5 ppm 200.0 ppm

Carbon Monoxide 12 ppm 2,000 ppm

• Demand flow regulator

• Non-absorbent tubing
• Sample hose and probe (if used during normal operation)
1. Confirm that the GX-Force’s calibration gas values match the concentrations listed on the
calibration gas cylinder(s) as described on page 76.
2. Confirm that your cylinder selections are appropriate as described on page 79.
3. Install the demand flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder.
4. Connect the sample tubing to the demand flow regulator.
5. If used during normal operation, install the sample hose and probe onto the GX-Force inlet
fitting.
Make sure the probe’s two halves are tightened firmly together to avoid leaks that can
affect the calibration.
6. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to BUMP.
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 7. Press POWER MODE. The display shows the gases assigned to Cylinder A and their assigned
bump test values (see page 76 if the bump test values do not match the calibration gas
cylinder’s concentrations). The bottom of the screen alternates between “CYL A” and
“BUMP”.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

50 12.0 50 12.0
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

50 25.0 50 25.0
CYL A BUMP
8. If necessary, use AIR to scroll to the Bump screen for the gas(es) you want to bump test. As
shipped from the factory, combustible gas, O2, H2S, and CO are assigned to Cylinder A. If an
H2-compensated CO sensor is installed, H2 is assigned to Cylinder D, but there is no reason to
bump test the H2 response.
9. Make sure the GX-Force has been turned on for at least 45 seconds before continuing.
10. Connect the sample tubing from the demand flow regulator to either the GX-Force’s inlet
fitting or the rigid tube on the probe (if in use) then quickly press POWER MODE to begin the
bump test countdown.
11. The gas readings flash, the bottom of the screen alternates between “APPLY” and “BUMP”,
and the top of the screen counts down from the time set in
BUMP.SET\SETTING\GAS.TIME.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9 0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0 0 0.0
APPLY BMP

NOTE: To back out of the gas application screen without performing the bump test,
press AIR and POWER MODE together.

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 12. At the end of the countdown, the instrument analyzes the results. Follow the flow chart to
determine the bump test outcome.

Y N
Bump test passed?

Multiple Cylinders AUTO.CAL On?

Assigned? (default is on)
Y N Y N

A D
Auto start after successful bump
Calibration passed?
set to on? (default is on)
Y N Y N

B C E
Multiple Cylinders
Assigned?
Y N

F
Auto start after successful cal
set to on? (default is on)
Y N

G H
*NOTE: Auto start after successful cal parameter set using the GX-Force Datalogger Management Program.

Figure 6: Bump Test Flow Chart

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Option A from Flow Chart Option B from Flow Chart Option C from Flow Chart
• Bump test passed • Bump test passed • Bump test passed
• Multiple cylinders assigned • One cylinder assigned • One cylinder assigned
• Auto Start After Successful • Auto Start After Successful
Bump set to ON (factory setting) Bump set to OFF (factory setting
is ON)
1. The instrument indicates that all 1. The instrument indicates that all 1. The instrument indicates that all
channels passed the bump test. channels passed the bump test. channels passed the bump test.
Use AIR to scroll between the Use AIR to scroll between the Use AIR to scroll between the
bump test results and the bump bump test results and the bump bump test results and the bump
test gas readings. test gas readings. test gas readings.
M 7:49 M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

P P P P P P
CO ppm CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

P P P P P
BMP/CAL BMP/CAL BMP/CAL
AIR AIR AIR

M 7:49 M 7:49 M 7:49

CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

47 11.9 47 11.9 47 11.9

CO ppm CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

47 47 22.0 47 22.0
BMP/ BMP/ BMP/
2. Disconnect the tubing from the 2. Disconnect the tubing from the 2. Disconnect the tubing from the
probe. probe. probe.
3. Press POWER MODE to move 3. Unscrew the demand flow 3. Unscrew the demand flow
to the BUMP CYL X screen for regulator from the calibration regulator from the calibration
the next cylinder. cylinder. cylinder.
4. Unscrew the demand flow 4. Press POWER MODE to enter 4. Press POWER MODE to return
regulator from the first cylinder Measuring Mode. to the START item in the
and screw it into the next BUMP menu.
cylinder. 5. Press POWER MODE to enter
5. Repeat Step 10 through Step 12. Measuring Mode.
6. After the last cylinder is bump
tested, press POWER MODE to
go to the START item in the
BUMP menu.
7. Disconnect the tubing from the
probe.
8. Unscrew the regulator.
9. Press POWER MODE to enter
Measuring Mode.

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Option D from Flow Chart Option E from Flow Chart Option F from Flow Chart

• Bump test failed • Bump test failed • Bump test failed

• A-CAL set to OFF (factory setting is • A-CAL set to ON (factory setting) • A-CAL set to ON (factory setting)
ON) • Calibration failed • Calibration passed
• Multiple cylinders assigned

1. The instrument shows which 1. A calibration immediately and 1. A calibration immediately and
channels passed or failed the bump automatically starts. Continue to automatically starts. Continue to
test. The LEDs flash and the buzzer apply the calibration gas. apply the calibration gas.
sounds. Use AIR to scroll between 2. The calibration time is the 2. The calibration time is the
the results and the readings. difference between the GAS.TIME difference between the GAS.TIME
and the CAL.TIME values defined and the CAL.TIME values defined
M 7:49 in the BUMP.SET\SETTING item in the BUMP.SET\SETTING item
CH4 %LEL O2 %
in User Mode. in User Mode.
P P M 7:49 M 7:49
CO ppm H2S ppm

P F CH4 %LEL CH4 %LEL

30 30
BMP/CAL H2S ppm

AIR
2.0
AUTO CAL AUTO CAL
M 7:49 3. The instrument shows which 3. The instrument shows which
CH4 %LEL O2 % channels passed or failed the bump channels passed or failed the bump
47 11.9 test/calibration. The LEDs flash test/calibration. Use AIR to scroll
CO ppm H2S ppm and the buzzer sounds. Use AIR to between the results and the
47 2.0 scroll between the results and the readings.
BMP/ readings. M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

2. Disconnect the tubing from the M 7:49 F P P

probe. CH4 %LEL O2 % CO ppm

3. Unscrew the demand flow F P P P

regulator from the calibration
CO ppm H2S ppm
BMP/CAL
cylinder.
P F F
4. Press POWER MODE to return to BMP/CAL AIR

the BUMP CYL A item in the M 7:49

AIR
BUMP menu. CH4 %LEL O2 %

5. Use AIR to scroll to START and M 7:49

30 11.9
CO ppm
Press POWER MODE to enter CH4 %LEL O2 %
47
Measuring Mode. 30 11.9 BMP/
6. Calibrate the GX-Force as soon as CO ppm H2S ppm

possible. 47 2.0 AIR

BMP/
M 7:49
AIR CH4 %LEL

42
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL

42 /CAL
H2S ppm

2.5 4. Disconnect the tubing from the

probe.
/CAL 5. Press POWER MODE to move to
4. Disconnect the tubing from the the BUMP CYL X screen for the
probe. next cylinder.
5. Unscrew the demand flow 6. Unscrew the demand flow
regulator from the calibration regulator from the first cylinder
cylinder. and screw it into the next cylinder.
6. Press POWER MODE to return to 7. Repeat Step 10 through Step 12.
the BUMP CYL A item in the 8. After the last cylinder is bump
BUMP menu. tested, press POWER MODE to go
7. Use AIR to scroll to START and to the START item in the BUMP
press POWER MODE to enter menu.
Measuring Mode. 9. Unscrew the regulator.
10. Press POWER MODE to enter
Measuring Mode.

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 Option G from Flow Chart Option H from Flow Chart

• Bump test failed • Bump test failed

• A-CAL set to ON (factory setting) • A-CAL set to ON (factory setting)
• Calibration passed • Calibration passed
• One cylinder assigned • One cylinder assigned
• Auto Start After Successful Cal set to ON • Auto Start After Successful Cal set to
(factory setting) OFF (factory setting is ON)

1. A calibration immediately and 1. A calibration immediately and

automatically starts. Continue to apply automatically starts. Continue to apply
the calibration gas. the calibration gas.
2. The calibration time is the difference 2. The calibration time is the difference
between the GAS.TIME and the between the GAS.TIME and the
CAL.TIME values defined in the CAL.TIME values defined in the
BUMP.SET\SETTING item in User BUMP.SET\SETTING item in User
Mode. Mode.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL CH4 %LEL

30 30
H2S ppm H2S ppm

2.0 2.0
AUTO CAL AUTO CAL
3. The instrument shows which channels 3. The instrument shows which channels
passed or failed the bump test/ passed or failed the bump test/
calibration. Use AIR to scroll between calibration. Use AIR to scroll between
the results and the readings. the results and the readings.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

F P P F P P
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

P F P P F P
BMP/CAL BMP/CAL
AIR AIR

M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

30 11.9 30 11.9
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

47 12.0 47 12.0
BMP/ BMP/
AIR AIR

M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL CH4 %LEL

42 42
H2S ppm H2S ppm

20.5 20.5
/CAL /CAL
4. Disconnect the tubing from the probe. 4. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
5. Unscrew the demand flow regulator 5. Unscrew the demand flow regulator
from the calibration cylinder. from the calibration cylinder.
6. Press POWER MODE to enter 6. Press POWER MODE to return to the
Measuring Mode. START item in the BUMP menu.
7. Press POWER MODE to enter
Measuring Mode.

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Performing a Calibration (GAS CAL)
Calibration Notes
• To fully calibrate the sensors, you must do a fresh air adjustment (AIR CAL) and a span
adjustment (AUTO.CAL).
• Bump test the instrument before each day’s use with a known concentration of each target gas.
A bump test can be done in User Mode’s BUMP item or by applying gas in Measuring Mode.
The instrument does not need to be calibrated unless it does not pass the User Mode bump test
or does not respond appropriately, as defined by the user, in Measuring Mode.
• The hydrogen response for the H2-compensated CO sensor needs to be calibrated both monthly
and when the sensor is replaced.

AIR CAL
1. Find a fresh air environment, an environment of normal oxygen content (20.9%) that is free of
toxic and combustible gases.
2. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS CAL.
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GAS CAL
3. Press POWER MODE. The AIR CAL menu item appears.
M 7:49

AIR CAL
4. Press POWER MODE to enter the AIR CAL menu.
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0
AIR CAL

5. Make sure the GX-Force has been turned on for at least 45 seconds before continuing.

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 6. Press and hold AIR until the screen prompts you to release it.
M 7:49 M 7:49

Air CAL Adj

HOLD AIR RELEASE

7. If the fresh air adjustment passes, the instrument returns to the GAS CAL menu.
8. If the fresh air adjustment fails, “FAIL AIR” displays. Press POWER MODE to acknowledge
the failure. See “Troubleshooting” on page 98.

Performing a Span Adjustment in AUTO.CAL

Preparing for a Span Adjustment
To adjust the span on the GX-Force, you will need the following:
• Known concentrations of the gases being detected
Table 13: Calibration Concentration Limits

Min. Cal. Max. Cal.

Channel
Concentration Concentration
Combustible Gas 1% LEL 75% LEL

Oxygen 0.0% 17.0%

Hydrogen Sulfide 0.5 ppm 200.0 ppm

Carbon Monoxide 12 ppm 2,000 ppm

Hydrogen (for H2-compensated CO 25 ppm 2,000 ppm

sensor); needs monthly calibration

• Demand flow regulator

• Non-absorbent tubing
• Sample hose and probe (if used during normal operation)
1. Confirm that the GX-Force’s calibration gas values match the concentrations listed on the
calibration gas cylinder(s) as described on page 76.
2. Confirm that your cylinder selections are appropriate as described on page 79.
3. Install the demand flow regulator onto the 3-gas or 4-gas calibration cylinder.
4. Connect the sample tubing to the demand flow regulator.
5. If used during normal operation, install the sample hose and probe onto the GX-Force inlet
fitting.
Make sure the probe’s two halves are tightened firmly together to avoid leaks that can
affect the calibration.

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 Performing a Span Adjustment
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS CAL.
M 7:49

GAS CAL
2. Press POWER MODE. The AIR CAL menu item appears.
3. Use AIR to scroll to the AUTO.CAL menu item.
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AUTO.CAL
4. Press POWER MODE. The display shows the gases assigned to Cylinder A and their assigned
calibration values (see page 76 if the calibration values do not match the calibration gas
cylinder’s concentrations). The bottom of the screen alternates between “CYL A” and
“AUTO.CAL”.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

50 12.0 50 12.0
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

50 25.0 50 25.0
CYL A AUTO.CAL

5. If necessary, use AIR to scroll to the AUTO.CAL screen for the gas(es) you want to calibrate.
As shipped from the factory, combustible gas, O2, H2S, and CO are assigned to Cylinder A. If
an H2-compensated CO sensor is installed, H2 is assigned to Cylinder D.
6. Make sure the GX-Force has been turned on for at least 45 seconds before continuing.
7. Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to either the GX-Force’s inlet fitting or
the rigid tube on the probe (if in use) then quickly press POWER MODE to begin the span
adjustment countdown.

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 8. The gas readings flash and the bottom of the screen alternates between “APPLY” and
“AUTO.CAL”.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9 0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0 0 0.0
APPLY AUTO.CAL

NOTE: To back out of the gas application screen without performing the bump test,
press AIR and POWER MODE together.

9. Allow the gas to flow for 1 minute.

10. Press POWER MODE.
11. Follow the flow chart to determine the calibration outcome.

Y N
Calibration passed?

Multiple Cylinders
Assigned?
D
Y N

A
Auto start after successful cal
set to on? (default is on)
Y N

B C
*NOTE: Auto start after successful cal parameter set using the GX-Force Datalogger Management Program.

Figure 7: Calibration Flow Chart

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Option A from Flow Chart Option B from Flow Chart

• Calibration passed • Calibration passed

• Multiple cylinders assigned • One cylinder assigned
• Auto Start After Successful Cal set to ON (factory setting)

1. The instrument indicates that all channels passed the 1. The instrument indicates that all channels passed the
calibration. calibration.
M 7:49 M 7:49

PASS PASS

AUTO.CAL AUTO.CAL
2. The instrument shows the current gas readings. 2. The instrument shows the current gas readings.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

51 11.9 51 11.9
CO ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

50 50 25.2
AUTO.CAL AUTO.CAL
3. If MAX.SPAN is set to ON (default is OFF, see page 3. If MAX.SPAN is set to ON (default is OFF, see page
132), the response reading’s max adjustment is displayed. 132), the response reading’s max adjustment is displayed.
A max span of 100% LEL on the combustible channel A max span of 100% LEL on the combustible channel
indicates that the reading could have been adjusted up to indicates that the reading could have been adjusted up to
100% LEL. If the max span value is close to the 100% LEL. If the max span value is close to the
calibration gas value, the sensor should be replaced soon. calibration gas value, the sensor should be replaced soon.
The max adjustment is either twice the calibration value The max adjustment is either twice the calibration value
or full scale, whichever is lower. The max adjustment or full scale, whichever is lower. The max adjustment
indicated for the oxygen channel is 25.0% volume. indicated for the oxygen channel is 25.0% volume.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

100 25.0 100 25.0

CO ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

70 70 48.5
MAX.SPAN MAX.SPAN
4. If the combustible gas sensor is nearing expiration, 4. If the combustible gas sensor is nearing expiration,
Display Mode’s LIST item becomes limited. Press Display Mode’s LIST item becomes limited. Press
POWER MODE to acknowledge. See page 39 for a POWER MODE to acknowledge. See page 39 for a
description of the HC Gas List condition and page 47 for description of the HC Gas List condition and page 47 for
the limited conversion list. the limited conversion list.
M 7:49 M 7:49

rEAd GAS rEAd GAS

LISt In LISt In
MANUAL MANUAL
5. Disconnect the tubing from the probe. 5. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
6. The instrument continues to the AUTO.CAL CYL X 6. Unscrew the regulator.
screen. 7. The instrument automatically begins its warmup
7. Unscrew the regulator from the first cylinder and screw it sequence and enters Measuring Mode.
into the next cylinder.
8. Press POWER MODE to start the next cylinder’s
calibration.
9. Repeat Step 9 through Step 11.
10. After the last cylinder is calibrated, the instrument
continues to the START item in the AUTO.CAL menu.
11. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
12. Unscrew the regulator.
13. Press POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode.

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 Option C from Flow Chart Option D from Flow Chart

• Calibration passed • Calibration failed

• One cylinder assigned
• Auto Start After Successful Cal set to OFF (factory
setting is ON)
1. The instrument indicates that all channels passed the 1. The instrument indicates which channels failed the
calibration. calibration.
M 7:49 M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

PASS FAIL 11.9

CO ppm H2S ppm

50 25.2
AUTO.CAL AUTO.CAL
2. The instrument shows the current gas readings. 2. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
3. Unscrew the regulator.
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %
4. Press POWER MODE to return to the AUTO.CAL
51 11.9 CYL X screen in the AUTO.CAL menu.
CO ppm H2S ppm 5. See “Troubleshooting” on page 98.
50 25.2
AUTO.CAL
3. If MAX.SPAN is set to ON (default is OFF, see page
132), the response reading’s max adjustment is
displayed. A max span of 100% LEL on the
combustible channel indicates that the reading could
have been adjusted up to 100% LEL. If the max span
value is close to the calibration gas value, the sensor
should be replaced soon. The max adjustment is either
twice the calibration value or full scale, whichever is
lower. The max adjustment indicated for the oxygen
channel is 25.0% volume.
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL O2 %

100 25.0
CO ppm H2S ppm

70 48.5
MAX.SPAN
4. If the combustible gas sensor is nearing expiration,
Display Mode’s LIST item becomes limited. Press
POWER MODE to acknowledge. See page 39 for a
description of the HC Gas List condition and page 47
for the limited conversion list.
M 7:49

rEAd GAS
LISt In
MANUAL
5. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
6. Unscrew the regulator.
7. The instrument continues to the START item in the
AUTO.CAL menu.
8. Press POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode.

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 Setting the Calibration Values in CAL--P
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS CAL.
M 7:49

GAS CAL
2. Press POWER MODE. The AIR CAL menu item appears.
3. Use AIR to scroll to the AUTO.CAL menu item.
M 7:49

AUTO.CAL
4. Press POWER MODE. The AUTO.CAL screen for gases assigned to Cylinder A appears.
5. Use AIR to scroll to CAL - - P.
M 7:49

CAL - - P
6. Press POWER MODE. The combustible gas channel appears.
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL

---

CAL - - P

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 7. Use AIR to scroll to the channel whose calibration gas value you want to change.
M 7:49
AIR

H2S ppm
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL ---
--- CAL - - P
AIR
CAL - - P M 7:49

AIR
CO ppm
M 7:49
O2 %
---
--- CAL - - P
AIR

CAL - - P M 7:49

AIR
ESCAPE

8. Press POWER MODE. The calibration value begins to flash. In the example below, the
combustible gas channel is selected.
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL

50

CAL - - P

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 9. Use AIR to adjust the calibration gas value. The calibration gas value in the instrument must
match the value listed on the calibration gas cylinder you are using for that channel. Limits on
the calibration gas value are shown in Table 14.
Table 14: Calibration Concentration Limits

Min. Cal. Max. Cal.

Channel
Concentration Concentration
Combustible Gas 1% LEL 75% LEL

Oxygen 0.0% 17.0%

Hydrogen Sulfide 0.5 ppm 200.0 ppm

Carbon Monoxide 12 ppm 2,000 ppm

Hydrogen (for H2-compensated CO 25 ppm 2,000 ppm

sensor); needs monthly calibration

10. Press POWER MODE to save the change. The calibration gas value stops flashing and the
unit returns to the channel selection screen.
11. Repeat Step 7 through Step 10 for any other channels that need to be changed.
12. Use AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
13. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the CAL--P menu item in the Auto Cal
Menu.
14. Press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
15. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the AUTO.CAL menu item in the GAS CAL
Menu.
16. See “Exiting the GAS CAL Menu” on page 81 to return to User Mode.

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 Making Cylinder Selections in CYL SEL
The CYL SEL menu item allows you to group channels together for calibration. As shipped from
the factory, the standard 4 channels (combustible gas, O2, H2S, and CO) are assigned to Cylinder
A. As shipped from the factory, the H2 response for the H2-compensated CO sensor is assigned to
Cylinder D.
There are 5 cylinder assignments available: A, B, C, D, and E. To calibrate each channel
separately, assign each channel to a different cylinder (ie. Cylinder A: combustible gas, Cylinder
B: O2, Cylinder C: H2S, Cylinder D: CO).
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS CAL.
M 7:49

GAS CAL
2. Press POWER MODE. The AIR CAL menu item appears.
3. Use AIR to scroll to the AUTO.CAL menu item.
M 7:49

AUTO.CAL
4. Press POWER MODE. The Auto Cal screen for gases assigned to Cylinder A displays.
5. Use AIR to scroll to CYL SEL.
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CYL SEL
6. Press POWER MODE. The combustible gas channel displays.
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL

---

CYL SEL

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 7. Use AIR to scroll to the channel whose cylinder assignment you want to change.

M 7:49
AIR

H2S ppm
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL ---
--- CYL SEL
AIR
CYL SEL
M 7:49
AIR
CO ppm
M 7:49
O2 % ---
--- CYL SEL
AIR

CYL SEL
M 7:49

ESCAPE

8. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes. In the example below, the combustible gas
channel is selected.
M 7:49
CH4 %LEL

CYL SEL
9. Use AIR to change the cylinder assignment. The choices are A, B, C, D, and E.
10. Press POWER MODE to save the change. The cylinder assignment stops flashing and the unit
returns to the channel selection screen.
11. Repeat Step 7 through Step 10 for any other channels that need to be changed.
12. Use AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
13. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the CYL SEL menu item in the Auto Cal
Menu.
14. Press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.

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 15. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the AUTO.CAL menu item in the GAS CAL
menu.
16. See “Exiting the GAS CAL Menu” on page 81 to return to User Mode.

Exiting the GAS CAL Menu

1. While in the GAS CAL menu, press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the GAS CAL menu item in User Mode.
3. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Setting Calibration Parameters (CAL SET)

The CAL SET menu item has 4 items: CAL.RMDR, CAL.INT, CAL.EXPD, and ESCAPE.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to CAL SET.
M 7:49

CAL SET
2. Press POWER MODE. The CAL.RMDR menu item appears.
M 7:49

CAL.RMDR

CAL.RMDR
ON (factory setting): The GX-Force gives an indication at start up if it is due for calibration. The
type of indication depends on the CAL.EXPD setting (see page 82).
OFF: The GX-Force does not give an indication at start up if it is due for calibration.
1. After entering the CAL SET menu, press AIR to scroll to CAL.RMDR.
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CAL.RMDR
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.

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 3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the CAL.RMDR menu item.
5. See “Exiting the CAL SET Menu” on page 83 to return to User Mode.

CAL.INT
This setting defines the amount of time between calibrations. The time can be set in 1 day
increments. The minimum setting is 1 day and the maximum setting is 1000 days. The factory
setting is 90 days.
1. After entering the CAL SET menu, press AIR to scroll to CAL.INT.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the CAL.INT menu item.
5. See “Exiting the CAL SET Menu” on page 83 to return to User Mode.

CAL.EXPD
This item defines what indication is given during start up when calibration is due and CAL.RMDR
is set to ON.
CONFIRM (factory setting): The GX-Force gives an indication at start up if calibration is past
due. Press AIR to continue without calibrating or press POWER MODE to perform a calibration.
CANT USE: The GX-Force gives an indication at start up if calibration is past due. Press POWER
MODE to enter User Mode and perform a calibration. Pressing AIR has no effect. A successful
calibration must be performed in order to use the instrument.
NONE: The GX-Force gives an indication at startup if calibration is past due. If desired, press
POWER MODE to perform a calibration but it is not necessary to acknowledge the calibration
due indication. The warm-up sequence will continue on its own.
1. After entering the CAL SET menu, press AIR to scroll to CAL.EXPD.
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 3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the CAL.EXPD menu item.
5. See “Exiting the CAL SET Menu” on page 83 to return to User Mode.

Exiting the CAL SET Menu

1. While in the CAL SET menu, press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the CAL SET menu item in User Mode.
3. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Setting Bump Test Parameters (BUMP.SET)

The BUMP.SET menu item has 5 items: SETTING, BMP.RMDR, BMP.INT, BMP.EXPD, and
ESCAPE.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to BUMP.SET.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The SETTING menu item appears.
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SETTING
The SETTING menu item has 5 items: GAS.TIME, CHECK, CAL.TIME, AUTO.CAL, and
ESCAPE.
1. After entering the BUMP.SET menu, press AIR to scroll to SETTING.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The GAS.TIME menu item appears.

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 GAS.TIME
The GAS.TIME is the amount of time that the instrument is exposed to gas during a bump test.
The available choices are 30 seconds (factory setting), 45 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds.
1. After entering the BUMP.SET\SETTING menu, press AIR to scroll to GAS.TIME.
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GAS.TIME
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the GAS.TIME menu item.
5. See “Exiting the SETTING Menu” on page 85 to return to the BUMP.SET menu.
6. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode.
CHECK
CHECK is the bump test tolerance value and is represented as a percentage of the calibration gas
concentration. It is the percentage that the bump test reading can differ from the actual gas
concentration and still be considered a passed bump test. If the bump test reading differs more, the
bump test will fail. The available values are 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% (factory setting).
1. After entering the BUMP.SET\SETTING menu, press AIR to scroll to CHECK.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the CHECK menu item.
5. See “Exiting the SETTING Menu” on page 85 to return to the BUMP.SET menu.
6. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode.

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 CAL.TIME
The CAL.TIME is the total time the instrument is exposed to calibration gas when a bump test fails
if AUTO.CAL is set to ON. The bump test time is deducted from the calibration time.
For example, if the CAL.TIME is set to 90 seconds and the GAS.TIME is set to 30 seconds, if the
bump test fails, the GX-Force will only be exposed to gas for an additional 60 seconds. The
available values are 90 seconds (factory setting), and 120 seconds.
1. After entering the BUMP.SET\SETTING menu, press AIR to scroll to CAL.TIME.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the CAL.TIME menu item.
5. See “Exiting the SETTING Menu” on page 85 to return to the BUMP.SET menu.
6. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode.
AUTO.CAL
ON (factory setting): If a bump test fails, the unit automatically begins a calibration.
OFF: If a bump test fails, the unit does not automatically begin a calibration.
1. After entering the BUMP.SET\SETTING menu, press AIR to scroll to AUTO.CAL.
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AUTO.CAL
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the AUTO.CAL menu item.
5. See “Exiting the SETTING Menu” on page 85 to return to the BUMP.SET menu.
6. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode.
Exiting the SETTING Menu
1. While in the BUMP.SET\SETTING menu, press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the SETTING menu item of the BUMP.SET
menu.

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 BMP.RMDR
ON: The GX-Force gives an indication at start up if it is due for bump testing. The type of
indication depends on the BMP.EXPD setting (see page 87).
OFF (factory setting): The GX-Force does not give an indication at start up if it is due for bump
testing.
1. After entering the BUMP.SET menu, press AIR to scroll to BMP.RMDR.
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BMP.RMDR
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BMP.RMDR menu item.
5. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode.

BMP.INT
This setting defines the amount of time between bump tests. The time can be set in 1 day
increments. The minimum setting is 0 days and the maximum setting is 30 days (factory setting).
1. After entering the BUMP.SET menu, press AIR to scroll to BMP.INT.
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BMP.INT
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BMP.INT menu item.
5. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode.

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 BMP.EXPD
This item defines what indication is given during start up when a bump test is due and
BMP.RMDR is set to ON.
CONFIRM (factory setting): The GX-Force gives an indication at start up if a bump test is past
due. Press AIR to continue without bump testing or press POWER MODE to perform a bump
test.
CANT USE: The GX-Force gives an indication at start up if a bump test is past due. Press
POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a bump test. Pressing AIR has no effect. A
successful bump test must be performed in order to use the instrument.
NONE: The GX-Force gives an indication at startup if a bump test is past due. If desired, press
POWER MODE to perform a bump test but it is not necessary to acknowledge the bump test due
indication. The warm-up sequence will continue on its own.
1. After entering the BUMP.SET menu, press AIR to scroll to BMP.EXPD.
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BMP.EXPD
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BMP.EXPD menu item.
5. See “Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu” on page 87 to return to User Mode.

Exiting the BUMP.SET Menu

1. While in the BUMP.SET menu, press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the BUMP.SET menu item in User Mode.
3. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Alarm Settings (ALARM--P)

The ALARM--P menu item has 3 items: ALARM--P, DEF--ALMP, and ESCAPE.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to ALARM--P.
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 2. Press POWER MODE. The first channel displays.
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CH4 %LEL

---

ALARM--P

Setting the Alarm Points

1. After entering the Alarm Points menu item, press AIR to scroll through to the instrument
channel whose alarm points you want to change.

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H2S ppm
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--- ALARM--P
AIR
ALARM--P
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CO ppm
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---
--- ALARM--P
AIR

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2. Press POWER MODE.

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 3. The Warning setpoint for the channel flashes. In the example below, the CO channel is
selected.

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1) Press AIR to adjust
2) Press POWER MODE to save and continue.
CO ppm

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ALARM H
CO ppm

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CO ppm

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STEL
CO ppm

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CO ppm

25
TWA

4. Use AIR to adjust the Warning setpoint. Alarm setpoint limitations are shown below.
Channel Alarm Point Limitations
Combustible Gas 1% LEL WARNING ALARM ALARM H 60% LEL

O2 • 0.0% ALARM WARNING 20.0%

• 21.8% ALARM H 25.0%

H2S 0.5 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 200.0 ppm

CO 12 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 2000 ppm

5. Press POWER MODE to save the setting.

6. Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 for the Alarm, Alarm H, STEL (CO and H2S only), and TWA (CO
and H2S only) settings.
7. The instrument returns to the channel selection screen.
8. Repeat Step 1 - Step 7 to change the alarm points for other channels.
9. See “ESCAPE” on page 90 to return to User Mode.

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 Defaulting the Alarm Points
Defaulting the alarm points defaults them back to factory settings as outlined in Table 1 on
page 10 or to the settings saved in the SAVE-AP menu item in Gas Select Mode if you have
performed a SAVE-AP operation.
1. After entering the Alarm Points menu item, press AIR to scroll to DEF.ALMP.
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DEF.ALMP
2. Press POWER MODE to enter the DEF.ALMP menu item.
3. Press POWER MODE to perform an alarm default. Press AIR to return to the DEF.ALMP
menu item.
4. The instrument asks if you’re sure you want to default the alarm points. Press POWER
MODE to default the alarm points. Press AIR to return to the DEF.ALMP menu item.
5. See “ESCAPE” on page 90 to return to User Mode.

ESCAPE
1. While in the ALARM--P menu, press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument returns to the ALARM--P menu item.
3. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Updating the Lunch Break Setting (LUNCH)

OFF (factory setting): The GX-Force automatically starts new TWA and PEAK reading collection
and resets the time in operation at startup.
ON: The Lunch Break Screen displays during startup. From this screen, you can choose to
continue accumulating TWA and PEAK readings and the time in operation from the last time the
GX-Force was used or start collecting new readings and reset the time in operation.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to LUNCH.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.

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 4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the LUNCH menu item.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Setting the Confirmation Beep and

Non-Compliance Indicator (BEEP)
The BEEP menu item has 3 items: BEEP.SEL, BEEP.INT, and ESCAPE.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to BEEP.
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BEEP
2. Press POWER MODE. The BEEP.SEL menu item appears.
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BEEP.SEL
BEEP.SEL defines what kind of confirmation or non-compliance indication you want to occur in
Measuring Mode. The available choices are:
• OFF (factory setting): The GX-Force does not provide a confirmation alert or non-
compliance indicator.
• LED: The GX-Force’s LEDs double flash as often as defined by the BEEP.INT parameter
to verify that the instrument is operating.
• BUZZER: The GX-Force’s buzzer double beeps as often as defined by the BEEP.INT
parameter to verify that the instrument is operating.
• LED+BUZZ: The GX-Force’s LEDs double flash and the buzzer double beeps as often as
defined by the BEEP.INT parameter to verify that the instrument is operating.
• BUMP/CAL: If a bump test or a calibration is due and if BMP.EXPD or CAL.EXPD is set
to CONFIRM or NONE, the GX-Force’s LEDs double flash as often as defined by the
BEEP.INT parameter to indicate a non-compliance. Once a bump test or calibration
(depending on which is due) is done, the LEDs stop flashing.
• ALM ALRT: If the instrument goes into any gas alarm, the LEDs double flash as often as
defined by the BEEP.INT parameter to indicate a non-compliance. Once a successful
bump test or calibration is done, the LEDs stop flashing.

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 • B/C/ALM: The LEDs double flash to indicate a non-compliance if any of the following are
true:
• BMP.EXPD is set to CONFIRM or NONE and a bump test is due (cleared by successful
bump test).
• CAL.EXPD is set to CONFIRM or NONE and a calibration is due (cleared by
successful calibration).
• The instrument goes into any gas alarm (cleared by successful bump test or
calibration).
1. While in the BEEP menu, press AIR to scroll to BEEP.SEL.
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BEEP.SEL
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BEEP.SEL menu item.
5. See “ESCAPE” on page 93 to return to User Mode.

BEEP.INT
The BEEP.INT parameter defines how often the confirmation alert or non-compliance indicator
selected in BEEP.SEL occurs. This setting only applies if the BEEP.SEL parameter is set to
something other than OFF. The available choices are 0.5 minutes and 1-99 minutes in 1 minute
increments. The factory setting is 5 minutes.
1. While in the BEEP menu, press AIR to scroll to BEEP.INT.
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BEEP.INT
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BEEP.INT menu item.
5. See “ESCAPE” on page 93 to return to User Mode.

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 ESCAPE
1. While in the BEEP menu, press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE.
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument return to the BEEP menu item.
3. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Updating the Backlight Time (BL TIME)

This setting defines how long the LCD backlight stays on when you press any button. The
minimum setting is OFF; the maximum setting is 255 seconds. The factory setting is 30 seconds.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to BL TIME.
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BL TIME
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BL TIME menu item.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Turning the Key Tone On/Off (KEY.TONE)

ON (factory setting): The instrument beeps when a button is pressed.
OFF: The instrument does not beep when a button is pressed.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to KEY.TONE.
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KEY.TONE
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the KEY.TONE menu item.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Display Mode Items (DISP.SET)
OFF: LIST, USER ID, STN ID, and PUMP.OFF items do not appear in Display Mode.
ON (factory setting): LIST item appears in Display Mode. USER ID and STN ID screens appear in
Display Mode if ID DISP in Maintenance Mode is also set to ON (factory setting is OFF).
PUMP.OFF appears in Display Mode if POFF.DSP is also set to ON (factory setting is OFF).
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to DISP.SET.
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DISP.SET
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the DISP.SET menu item.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Zero Suppression (ZERO.SUP)

This menu item only appears if ZSUP.DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode (factory setting is
OFF).
The ZERO.SUP setting is not intended for field adjustment. The default setting for each sensor is
ON.

NOTE: Regardless of this parameter’s setting, Leak Check Mode does not support zero
suppression.

Zero Suppression
Sensor
Value
Combustible Gas 2% LEL

O2 0.5% volume

H2S 0.3 ppm

CO 2 ppm

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Zero Follower (ZERO.FLW)
This menu item only appears if ZFLW.DISP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode (factory setting is
OFF).
The ZERO.FLW setting is not intended for field adjustment. The default setting is ON. The
oxygen channel does not support zero follower functionality.

NOTE: In Leak Check Mode, zero follower is ON and not user-adjustable.

Setting the Date/Time (DATE)

1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to DATE.
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DATE
2. Press POWER MODE. The date and time display with the year flashing.
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3. Use AIR to display the desired year.

4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting. The month setting flashes.
5. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 to enter the month, day, hours, and minutes settings. The date and
time are saved and the instrument returns to the DATE menu item.
6. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Turning the Password On/Off (PASS - - W)
ON: The GX-Force prompts you for a password when you enter User Mode. The factory-set
password is 0000 but it can be changed as desired.
OFF (factory setting): No password is required to enter User Mode.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to PASS - - W.
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PASS - - W
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. If you selected OFF, press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the PASS - - W
item in User Mode.
If you selected ON, continue with Step 5.
5. Press POWER MODE. The Set Password Screen appears. The current password appears and
the first digit flashes.
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PASS - - W
6. Use AIR to display a number from 0 to 9.
7. Press POWER MODE to enter the selection and advance to the next number. To go back a
number, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds.
8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to select the remaining numbers. When you press POWER MODE
to enter the last number, the password is saved and you return to the PASS--W item in User
Mode.
9. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Viewing the ROM/SUM (ROM/SUM)
The ROM/SUM screen shows the instrument and sensor ROM/SUM numbers.
1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to ROM/SUM.
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ROM / SUM

2. Press POWER MODE. The screen cycles through the main board’s ROM/SUM and the
sensor board’s ROM/SUM. The ROM is the top value and the SUM is the bottom value.
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06705 06707
bb00 b900
MAIN.ROM SENS.ROM

3. Press POWER MODE to return to the ROM/SUM menu item in User Mode.
4. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 97 to enter Measuring Mode.

Entering Measuring Mode (START)

1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to START.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument begins its warmup sequence.

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Chapter 6: Maintenance

Overview
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the GX-Force. It also includes procedures
for instrument cleaning, recharging the batteries, and replacing various consumable parts.

WARNING: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that service, calibration, and repair of RKI
instruments be performed by personnel properly trained for this work. Replacing
sensors and other parts with original equipment does not affect the intrinsic
safety of the instrument.

Troubleshooting
Table 15 describes error messages, symptoms, probable causes, and recommended action for
problems you may encounter with the GX-Force.
Table 15: Troubleshooting the GX-Force

Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

• The LCD is blank. • The unit may have been turned 1. To turn on the unit, press and briefly
off. hold POWER MODE.
• The battery pack may need to be 2. If the unit does not turn on, recharge the
recharged. battery pack.
3. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI
Instruments, Inc. for further instruction.

• The LCD shows • The filters may need to be 1. Replace the filters.
abnormally high or low replaced. 2. Recalibrate the unit.
readings but other gas • The GX-Force may need to be 3. If the difficulties continue, replace the
detection instruments recalibrated. sensor for the affected channel(s) and
do not. • The sensor for the affected calibrate the affected channel(s).
channel(s) may need 4. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI
replacement. Instruments, Inc. for further instruction.

• Calibration fails. • The calibration values may not 1. Make sure the GX-Force has been
match the cylinder gas properly set up for calibration.
concentrations. 2. Change the charcoal filter or the dual
• The charcoal filter or charcoal filter.
half of the dual filter is saturated 3. Check all calibration tubing for leaks or
causing an elevated CO reading. for any bad connections.
• The sample gas is not reaching 4. Verify that the calibration cylinder
the sensors because of a bad contains an adequate supply of fresh
connection. test sample.
• The calibration cylinder may be 5. If the fail condition continues, replace
out of gas or is outdated. the sensor(s).
• The sensor for the affected 6. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI
channel(s) may need Instruments, Inc. for further instruction.
replacement.

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 Table 15: Troubleshooting the GX-Force

Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

• Heart symbol at the top • A microprocessor error has • Contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
of the screen becomes occurred. instruction.
steadily on or
disappears
• Charge LED alternates • Charging environment is outside • Move the charger to a location that is
between green and the allowed 10°C - 40°C within the allowed 10°C - 40°C charging
orange charging temperature range. temperature range.

Instrument Cleaning
Clean the GX-Force with a cloth dampened with water if it becomes excessively dirty. Do not use
alcohol or other cleaning solvents.

Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

CAUTION: To be used only with lithium ion battery pack p/n 49-1633. Charge only with RKI
charger 49-0139 or 49-2022. Use of other rechargeable batteries or chargers or
charging of other rechargeable batteries in the GX-Force will void the warranty.

PRUDENCE: À utiliser uniquement avec la batterie lithium-ion 49-1633. Charger uniquement

avec le chargeur RKI 49-0139 ou 49-2022. L'utilisation d'autres batteries
rechargeables ou chargeurs ou la charge d'autres batteries rechargeables dans le
GX-Force annulera la garantie.

1. Make sure the GX-Force is off.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.

3. Pry off the protective insert covering the USB Type-C port on the bottom of the instrument.

4. Insert the USB Type-C adapter cable into the charging port. When the charger cable has been
securely connected, the charging LED will light up green. The LED changes to orange as
charging begins.

5. When the instrument is fully charged (after approximately 8 hours) the orange LED will turn
green until it is disconnected from power. Detach the AC adapter cable from the GX-Force
and unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet.

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Replacing the Sensor Filters
Combustible Gas Sensor Filter
The H2S filter disk is dark red in color and although it may darken over time, its color is not
indicative of remaining filter life. The H2S filter disk can absorb H2S for 33 ppm hours and
should be replaced after that much exposure. With this many ppm hours of absorption, the H2S
filter disk should be replaced after 80 minutes of exposure to 25 ppm H2S. This equates to
replacing the H2S filter disk after 40 2-minute calibrations with a cylinder containing 25 ppm
H2S. If H2S exists in the monitoring environment, the H2S filter disk will have to be replaced
more frequently.

Dual CO/H2S Sensor Filter

The dual CO/H2S sensor has a half black/half white filter installed over it. The filter should be
replaced if you notice either 1) unexplained CO readings or 2) For users with a 1 ppm H2S alarm
setpoint: a drift on the H2S channel’s zero reading, unexplained H2S readings, the filter appears
dirty, or every 6 months (whichever is sooner).

CO-Only and H2-Compensated CO Sensor Filter

A black charcoal filter is installed over CO-only and H2-compensated CO sensors. The filter
should be replaced if you notice unexplained CO readings.

H2S-Only Sensor Filter

A white humidity filter is installed over H2S-only sensors. The filter absorbs humidity in the
sampling environment to prevent unstable readings around 0 ppm H2S. For users with a 1 ppm
H2S alarm setpoint, the filter should be replaced if you notice: a drift on the H2S channel’s zero
reading, unexplained H2S readings, the filter appears dirty, or every 6 months (whichever is
sooner). For users with a 2 ppm or higher H2S alarm setpoint, the filter does not necessarily ever
need to be replaced.

Replacement Procedure
1. Verify that the GX-Force is off.

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 2. Turn the GX-Force over so that the LCD is facing down.Use a small Phillips screwdriver to
unscrew the four screws holding the back case to the front case of the GX-Force.

3. With the front of the GX-Force facing down, gently pry apart the front and back portions of
the case.
4. Remove the filter gasket.
5. Gently pry out the filter you want to replace.

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 6. Install the new filters.
a. Dark red H2S scrubber disk for combustible gas sensor: The brown side of the filter case
should face toward the GX-Force.
b. Black and white combo filter for CO/H2S dual sensor: The red side of the filter case
should face toward the GX-Force. The black filter material should face the edge of the
GX-Force while the white filter material should face the H2S scrubber disk.
c. Black filter for CO-only sensor: The red side of the filter case should face toward the GX-
Force.
d. White filter for H2S-only sensor: The white side of the filter case should face toward the
GX-Force.

Back View Back Cover

Toxic Filters
See Table

Toxic Sensor Filters

LEL Sensor Black
Filter
Filter For CO-only Material
sensor

Filter White Black

For dual Filter Filter
Retainer Material Material
CO/H2S sensor
Sensor Retainer
White
For H2S-only Filter
Material
sensor

Figure 8: Replacing the Sensor Filters

7. Reinstall the filter gasket onto the sensor retainer. The gasket tabs face down.
8. Reattach the back cover to the GX-Force.
9. Reinstall the four screws that were loosened in Step 2. Screws should be tightened in diagonal
order. Tightening torque should be 25.5±3 N-m.
10. Perform a bump test as described on page 64 to confirm good operation.

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Replacing the Hydrophobic Filter and Wire Mesh
Disk
1. Verify that the GX-Force is off.

2. Locate the clear plastic filter holder at the top of the GX-Force.

3. Grasp the filter holder and turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

4. Pull the filter holder away from the case.

5. The wire mesh disk and hydrophobic filter are located in the case and are retained by a rubber
gasket.

Filter Holder

Primary Filter

Wire Mesh Disk

Secondary Filter
Rubber Gasket
(Inside Instrument)

Figure 9: Changing the Filters & Wire Mesh Disk

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 6. Using a small flat head screwdriver, carefully pry the wire mesh disk and hydrophobic filter
from the gasket. Do not remove the gasket.

7. Carefully install the new hydrophobic filter and/or wire mesh disk making sure the wire mesh
disk is on top of the hydrophobic filter.

8. Reinstall the filter holder. Align the two wide tabs on the bottom of the filter holder with the
two wide slots in the case where the filter holder fits. Push the filter holder into the case and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise until it snaps into place.

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Replacing the Probe’s Particle Filter and
Hydrophobic Filter Disk
Inspect the probe’s internal components if you notice that the GX-Force’s pump sounds bogged
down or if an unexplained low flow alarm occurs. Replace the particle filter and hydrophobic
filter disk if they appear dirty or saturated with liquid. Replace the gasket in the probe if it appears
damaged.
1. Hold the sample hose and probe assembly so that the probe tip is pointing up.

2. Grasp each end of the clear probe body firmly and unscrew the two halves from each other.
The top half includes the probe tube.

Top Half

Particle Filter

Hydrophobic Filter Disk

Gasket
Bottom Half

Figure 10: Replacing the Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk

3. Set the top half aside.

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 4. The particle filter should be sitting on top of the hydrophobic filter disk. If it is not, remove it
from the top half of the probe.

5. Remove the white hydrophobic filter disk from the top of the bottom half. The disk sits in a
black gasket.

6. Place the new filter disk flat on top of the gasket. Make sure that it sits in the gasket and does
not extend over the gasket’s edge.

7. Set the new particle filter on top of the filter disk. The bigger end should be facing down.

8. Carefully screw the top half onto the bottom half disk while keeping the probe oriented with
the probe tip facing up. The particle filter fits into a recess in the top half of the probe. Be sure
the particle filter is not compressed in any way.

9. Tighten the halves together very firmly to ensure a seal.

10. To test the seal, do the following:
a. Install the probe on the GX-Force.
b. Startup the GX-Force.
c. Confirm that a low flow alarm occurs when you cover the end of the probe tube with your
finger.
d. If a low flow alarm does not occur, hand tighten the probe further.
e. If a low flow alarm still does not occur when you cover the probe tube with your finger,
disassemble the probe, inspect the placement of the hydrophobic filter disk, reassemble
the probe, and re-test it.

Replacing a Sensor
CAUTION: The CO, H2S, and O2 sensors contain an electrolyte solution. If contact with the
electrolyte occurs, wash the area immediately.

1. Verify that the GX-Force is off.

2. Turn the GX-Force over so that the LCD is facing down.

3. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the four screws on the back cover of the GX-
Force’s case.
4. Gently pry apart the back case from the front.
5. Remove the filter gasket/sensor retainer assembly from the GX-Force. The sensors will be
exposed.
6. Locate the sensor you want to replace and remove it from its socket.

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 7. Carefully insert the replacement sensor in the correct socket. Be sure that the new sensor is
installed in the same position as the old sensor and that it is aligned correctly. The toxic and
oxygen sensors have slots to orient the sensor. The combustible gas sensor has tabs to orient
the sensor. Do not force a sensor into its slot. If your instrument has a factory-installed dummy
sensor, ensure that it is still installed correctly. Make sure that the flat side is facing away from
the GX-Force.

Back View Sensor Gasket Back Cover

H2S/CO
Sensor Toxic Filter
See Table

H 2S
CO
O2

LEL Filter Toxic Sensor Filters

LEL Sensor Black
Filter
For CO-only Material
Oxygen Sensor sensor

White Black
For dual Filter Filter
Filter Gasket Material Material
CO/H2S sensor

White
Filter
For H2S-only Material
sensor

Figure 11: Replacing a Sensor

8. Reinstall the filter gasket/sensor retainer assembly. The black and white filter goes over the
CO/H2S sensor with the black half of the filter facing the edge of the GX-Force. Be sure the
filter gasket/sensor retainer is oriented correctly.
9. If the filter gasket came out, reinstall it with the gasket tabs facing down.
10. Reattach the back half of the case to the front case.
11. Tighten the four screws that were loosened in Step 3. Screws should be tightened in diagonal
order. Tightening torque should be 25.5±3 N-m.
12. Calibrate the new sensors as described on page 70. If a new H2-compensated CO sensor was
installed, you need to calibrate with CO and set the H2 response.

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Chapter 7: Storage and Disposal

Storage
• Store away from direct sunlight
• Store in a location with normal temperature and humidity
• Store in a location free of gases, solvents, and vapors
• Store away from dust and dirt
• Discharge the battery to 1 bar in the battery icon to help prolong battery life and prevent
battery deterioration.
• The GX-Force draws a small amount of power even while it is shut off. A GX-Force with a full
battery can be stored for 3 years without losing power. A GX-Force with a battery in low
battery alarm can be stored for about 3 months without losing power. If a GX-Force
completely loses power during storage, the date/time must be reset as described on page 95.
• For long-term storage, the instrument should be turned on every 6 months to let the pump run
for at least 3 minutes to prevent the pump’s motor grease from solidifying.

Disposal
• Remove the battery pack
• Dispose in accordance with local regulations

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Chapter 8: General Parts List
Table 16: General Parts List

Part Number Description

06-1248RK-03 Calibration kit tubing, 3 foot length

07-2005RK Inlet fitting gasket

07-6064 Filter gasket

07-6065 Charger port cover

10-1133 Screw for back case

13-0112RK Wrist strap

13-0130 Belt clip with 3 installation screws

17-1001RK Tapered nozzle

21-1833RK Cotton filter holder with fitting

21-1983 Sensor retainer

33-0159RK Filter disks, Teflon

33-1112RK Filter disks, metal mesh

33-7130 Charcoal filter/humidity filter disk (black and white), for dual CO/H2S sensor,
5 pack

33-7131 H2S scrubber disk (dark red), for combustible gas sensor, 5 pack

33-7132 Charcoal filter disk (black), for CO and H2-compensated CO sensors, 5 pack

33-7133 Humidity filter (white), for H2S sensor, 5 pack

47-5116 USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable (for data downloading)

49-0139 AC adapter

49-2022 DC adapter

65-7004 Dummy sensor

71-0626 GX-Force Operator’s Manual (this document)

71-0627 GX-Force Datalogging Management Program Operator’s Manual

80-0009RK-10 Sample hose, 5 foot hose is standard, available lengths for the GX-Force are 3,
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 100 feet

80-0172 Probe, with hydrophobic filter and particle filter, no scrubber section

80-0404RK Dilution fitting, 1:1

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 Table 16: General Parts List (Continued)

Part Number Description

81-0000RK-51 Calibration cylinder, 200 ppm H2 in air, 34 liter steel

81-0090RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 3-gas (CH4/O2/CO), 34 liter steel

81-0090RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 3-gas (CH4/O2/CO), 103 liter

81-0154RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 4-gas (CH4/O2/ H2S/CO), 58 liter

81-0154RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 4-gas (CH4/O2/ H2S/CO), 34 liter aluminum

81-1054RK-H2S Regulator, demand-flow type, for CO, H2S, zero air, and combustible gases in
34-liter aluminum, 58-liter, and 103-liter calibration cylinders (cylinders with
internal threads)

81-1055RK Regulator, demand-flow type, for all gases in 17- and 34-liter steel cylinders
(cylinders with external threads)

ESR-A13i-H2S Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor

ESR-A13P-CO Carbon monoxide (CO) sensor

ESR-A1CP-CO-H Hydrogen-compensated carbon monoxide (CO) sensor

ESR-A1DP-COHS Dual carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor

ESR-X13P-OXY Oxygen sensor

NCR-6309 Combustible gas sensor, catalytic

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Appendix A: Maintenance Mode

Overview
This appendix describes the GX-Force in Maintenance Mode. The GX-Force is factory-set to suit
most applications. Update settings in Maintenance Mode only if required for your specific
application. Maintenance Mode items and their factory settings are listed in Table 17.
Table 17: Maintenance Mode Menu Items

Maintenance
Mode Menu Description
Item
GAS CAL (page Perform an air adjust, perform a span adjustment, change the calibration values, set
115) the cylinder group.

AIR CAL Perform a fresh air adjustment.

AUTO.CAL Perform a span adjustment, set the calibration gas concentration, and
set the cylinder for each gas.

AUTO.CAL Perform an automatic span adjustment on the gases

CYL X selected for Cylinder X (A-E cylinders available).

START Begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring

Mode.

CAL --P Set the calibration concentration for each gas.

CYL SEL Assign a cylinder (A-E) to each gas (all 4 gases set to
Cylinder A is the default). For single cal operation,
you would assign each gas its own cylinder.

ESCAPE Return to the AUTO.CAL menu item.

ESCAPE Return to the GAS CAL menu item.

GAS.TEST Apply gas to test sensor response and observe alarm indications without an alarm
(page 115) event being recorded.

SEN.DATE View and/or enter the replacement date for each sensor, the pump, and the battery.
(page 116)

BUMP (page Perform a bump test.

117)
BUMP Perform a bump test on the gases selected for Cylinder X
CYL X (A-E cylinders available)

START Begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring Mode.

ESCAPE Return to the BUMP menu item.

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 Table 17: Maintenance Mode Menu Items

Maintenance
Mode Menu Description
Item
LATCH (page ON (factory setting): The GX-Force remains in alarm until the alarm condition passes
118) and POWER MODE is pressed.
OFF: The GX-Force automatically resets an alarm when the alarm condition passes.

ALM.SLNC ON: The GX-Force’s buzzer can be silenced during an alarm condition by pressing
(page 118) the POWER MODE or AIR buttons.
OFF (factory setting): The GX-Force’s buzzer cannot be silenced during an alarm
condition by pressing the POWER MODE or AIR buttons.

D.ZERO (page ON (factory setting): You can manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode
119) by pressing AIR.
OFF: You cannot manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode by pressing
AIR.

A.ZERO (page ON: The GX-Force asks if you want to perform a fresh air adjustment at the end of the
119) startup sequence.
OFF (factory setting): The GX-Force does not ask if you want to perform a fresh air
adjustment at the end of the startup sequence.

ID DISP (page ON: User ID and Station ID screens appear in startup sequence. IDs can be changed in
120) Display Mode if DISP.SET in User Mode is also set to ON.
OFF (factory setting): User ID and Station ID screens do not appear in startup
sequence. IDs cannot be changed in Display Mode.

ZERO.SUP ON (factory setting): Not intended for field adjustment. The suppression values are:
(page 120) • Combustible Gas: 2% LEL
• O2: 0.5% volume
• H2S: 0.3 ppm
• CO: 2 ppm

ZERO.FLW ON (factory setting): Not intended for field adjustment. Oxygen channel does not sup-
(page 121) port zero follower functionality.

ZSUP.DSP ON (factory setting): Zero suppression menu item appears in User Mode.
(page 121) OFF: Zero suppression menu item does not appear in User Mode.
(Zero suppression menu item is always available in Maintenance Mode)

ZFLW.DSP ON: Zero follower menu item appears in User Mode.

(page 121) OFF (factory setting): Zero follower menu item does not appear in User Mode.
(Zero follower menu item is always available in Maintenance Mode)

POFF.DSP ON: The PUMP.OFF screen appears in Display Mode (DISP.SET must also be set
(page 121) to ON). The GX-Force is not a gas monitoring device while the pump is off.
OFF (factory setting): The Pump Off screen does not appear in Display Mode.

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 Table 17: Maintenance Mode Menu Items

Maintenance
Mode Menu Description
Item
DATE (page Set the current date and time.
121)

PASS - - W ON (factory setting): Maintenance Mode is password-protected. Factory-set password

(page 122) is 9999.
OFF: Maintenance Mode is not password-protected.

ROM/SUM View the instrument’s firmware version and checksum.

(page 123)

FLOW.ADJ Not intended for field use. This menu item does not adjust the instrument’s low flow
(page 123) setpoint.

M.DEF Set all parameters back to their factory settings.

(page 124)

START (page Press POWER MODE to begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring Mode.
125)

Tips for Using Maintenance Mode

• To scroll from one menu item to the next, press AIR. To reverse the scrolling direction:
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER/MODE and then release both buttons.
c. The scrolling direction returns to the original direction when you exit and reenter a menu.
• To skip an item when a question is asked, press AIR.
• To enter an item and to save any changes, press POWER MODE.
• To change a flashing parameter, press AIR. To reverse the direction of change
(i.e. from increasing to decreasing or vice versa):
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons.
• To exit an entered menu item without saving a change, press and hold AIR and POWER
MODE for a few seconds.

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Entering Maintenance Mode
WARNING: The GX-Force is not in operation as a gas detector while in Maintenance Mode.

1. Take the GX-Force to a non-hazardous location and turn it off if it is on.

2. Press and hold AIR, then press and hold POWER MODE. You will hear a beep after one
second. Continue to hold the buttons down.
3. When you hear a second beep, release the buttons.
4. The screen that appears depends on the PASS - - W setting in Maintenance Mode.
• If PASS - - W is set to OFF, continue with Step 7.
• If PASS - - W is set to ON (factory setting), continue with Step 5.

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0000

GAS CAL PASS - - W

PASS - - W set to OFF PASS - - W set to ON

5. If PASS - - W is set to ON in Maintenance Mode, a password screen appears. The first digit
flashes. The factory-set password is 9999, but it can be changed as desired.
6. Use AIR to select each password number then press POWER MODE to save it and move on
to the next number.
To go back a number, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds.
To reverse the direction of change (ie. from increasing to decreasing or vice versa):
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons.
7. The GAS CAL menu item displays.
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GAS CAL
8. M at the top of the screen indicates that the GX-Force is in Maintenance Mode.
9. Use AIR to move through the Maintenance Mode menu items.

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Performing a Calibration (GAS CAL)
See “Performing a Calibration (GAS CAL)” on page 70 for a description of the GAS CAL menu
item.

Performing a Gas Test (GAS.TEST)

The GAS.TEST menu item allows you to apply gas to the instrument and see all alarm indications
except for the buzzer indication. There is no buzzer indication in the GAS.TEST menu even
though the buzzer will sound in the event of a real gas alarm condition while in Measuring Mode.

Materials
To perform a gas test on the GX-Force, you will need:
• A calibration cylinder
• The concentrations should be above the alarm condition you want to check. Standard
alarm points are listed on page 10.
• Demand flow regulator
• Non-absorbent tubing
• Sample hose and probe (if used during the monitoring session)

Performing a Gas Test

1. Install the demand flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder.
2. Connect the sample tubing to the demand flow regulator.
3. If used during normal operation, install the sample hose and probe onto the GX-Force inlet
fitting.
Make sure the probe’s two halves are tightened firmly together to avoid leaks that can
affect the calibration.
4. Make sure the GX-Force has been turned on for at least 45 seconds before continuing.
5. Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to either the GX-Force’s inlet fitting or
the rigid tube on the probe (if in use) then quickly press POWER MODE to begin the
countdown.
6. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS.TEST.
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 7. Press POWER MODE. The current gas readings display. The bottom of the LCD alternates
between “GAS.TEST” and “BUZZ.OFF”.
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CH4 %LEL O2 % CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9 0 20.9
CO ppm H2S ppm CO ppm H2S ppm

0 0.0 0 0.0
GAS.TEST BUZZ.OFF

8. The instrument initiates alarm indications except for the buzzer. There is no buzzer indication
in the GAS.TEST menu even though the buzzer will sound in the event of a real gas alarm
condition.
9. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.
10. Disconnect the tubing from the gas inlet on the GX-Force.
11. Store the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place.
12. Press POWER MODE to return to the GAS.TEST menu item in Maintenance Mode.
13. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Sensor/Battery Replacement Date (SEN.DATE)

The SEN.DATE menu item displays the replacement dates for each sensor, the pump, and the
battery. These dates are user-adjustable.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to SEN.DATE.
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SEN.DATE
2. Press POWER MODE. The combustible gas sensor’s replacement date displays.
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22 - 1. 1.

CH4

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 3. Use AIR to scroll to the item whose replacement date you want to view or change.

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AIR
22 - 1. 1. 22 - 1. 1.

CH4 CO

AIR AIR

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22 - 1. 1. 22 - 1. 1.

O2 PUMP

AIR AIR

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22 - 1. 1. 22 - 1. 1.

H2S BATTERY
AIR

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AIR

ESCAPE

4. To change the replacement date:

a. With the desired item displayed, press POWER MODE.
b. Press POWER MODE again to set the replacement date to the current date.
5. Use the AIR button to scroll to the ESCAPE menu item.
6. Press POWER MODE to return to the SEN.DATE menu item in Maintenance Mode.
7. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Performing a Bump Test (BUMP)

See “Performing a Bump Test (BUMP)” on page 64 for a description of the BUMP menu item.

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Setting Alarms to Latching or Self-Resetting (LATCH)
ON (factory setting): The GX-Force remains in alarm until the alarm condition passes and
POWER MODE is pressed.
OFF: The GX-Force automatically resets an alarm when the alarm condition passes.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to LATCH.
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LATCH
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the LATCH menu item.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Turning the Alarm Silence Function On/Off

(ALM.SLNC)
ON (factory setting): The buzzer can be silenced during an alarm condition by pressing POWER
MODE or AIR.
OFF: The buzzer cannot be silenced during an alarm condition by pressing POWER MODE or
AIR. The alarm condition must first pass before the buzzer can be silenced.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to ALM.SLNC.
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ALM.SLNC
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the ALM.SLNC menu item in
Maintenance Mode.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Turning the Demand Zero Function On/Off (D.ZERO)
ON (factory setting): You can manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode by pressing
AIR.
OFF: You cannot manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to D.ZERO.
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D.ZERO
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the D.ZERO menu item in
Maintenance Mode.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Turning the Auto Zero Function On/Off (A.ZERO)

ON: The GX-Force asks if you want to perform a fresh air adjustment at the end of the startup
sequence.
OFF (factory setting): The GX-Force does not ask if you want to perform a fresh air adjustment at
the end of the startup sequence.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to A.ZERO.
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A.ZERO
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the A.ZERO menu item in
Maintenance Mode.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Turning the ID Display Function On/Off (ID DISP)
ON: The User ID and Station ID screens appear in startup sequence. If DISP.SET in User Mode is
also set to ON, then the IDs can be changed in Display Mode.
OFF (factory setting): The User ID and Station ID screens do not appear in startup sequence and
the IDs cannot be changed in Display Mode.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to ID DISP.
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ID DISP
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the ID DISP menu item in Maintenance
Mode.
5. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Turning the Zero Suppression On/Off (ZERO.SUP)

The ZERO.SUP setting is not intended for field adjustment. The default setting for each sensor is
ON.

NOTE: Regardless of this parameter’s setting, Leak Check Mode does not support zero
suppression.

Sensor Zero Suppression Value

Combustible Gas 2% LEL

O2 0.5% volume

H2 S 0.3 ppm

CO 2 ppm

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Turning the Zero Follower On/Off (ZERO.FLW)
The ZERO.FLW setting is not intended for field adjustment. The default setting is ON. The
oxygen channel does not support zero follower functionality.

NOTE: In Leak Check Mode, zero follower is always ON and not user-adjustable.

User Mode Zero Suppression (ZSUP.DSP)

ON (factory setting): The ZERO.SUP menu item appears in User Mode.
OFF: The ZERO.SUP menu item does not appear in User Mode. The ZERO.SUP menu item is
always available in Maintenance Mode.

User Mode Zero Follower (ZFLW.DSP)

ON: Zero follower menu item appears in User Mode.
OFF (factory setting): Zero follower menu item does not appear in User Mode. The zero follower
menu item is always available in Maintenance Mode.
It is not normally necessary to have the zero follower menu item appear in User Mode. Contact
RKI Instruments before turning this setting on.

Turning the Pump Off Display On/Off (POFF.DSP)

OFF (factory setting): The PUMP.OFF item does not appear in Display Mode.
ON: The PUMP.OFF item appears in Display Mode. DISP.SET in User Mode must also be set to
ON (factory setting is ON) for the PUMP.OFF item to appear.

WARNING: The GX-Force is not a gas monitoring device if the pump is turned off.

Setting the Date/Time (DATE)

1. While in User Mode, press AIR to scroll to DATE.
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DATE

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 2. Press POWER MODE. The date and time display with the year flashing.
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22 - 12.20
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3. Use AIR to display the desired year.

4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting. The month setting flashes.
5. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 to enter the month, day, hours, and minutes settings. The date and
time are saved and the instrument returns to the DATE menu item in Maintenance Mode.
6. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Turning the Password On/Off (PASS - - W)

ON (factory setting): The GX-Force prompts you for a password when you enter Maintenance
Mode. The factory-set password is 9999, but it can be changed if desired.
OFF: No password is required to enter Maintenance Mode.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to PASS - - W.
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PASS -- W
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. If you selected OFF, press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the PASS - - W
item in Maintenance Mode.
If you selected ON, continue with Step 5.
5. Press POWER MODE. The Set Password Screen appears. The current password appears and
the first digit flashes.
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2202

PASS -- W
6. Use AIR to display a number from 0 to 9.

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 7. Press POWER MODE to enter the selection and advance to the next number. To go back a
number, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds.
8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to select the remaining numbers. When you press POWER MODE
to enter the last number, the password is saved and the instrument returns to the PASS - - W
item in Maintenance Mode.
9. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Viewing the ROM/SUM (ROM/SUM)

The ROM/SUM screen shows the instrument’s firmware version and the firmware checksum.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to ROM/SUM.
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ROM / SUM
2. Press POWER MODE. The screen cycles through the main board’s ROM/SUM, the sensor
board’s ROM/SUM, and the gas list’s ROM/SUM. The ROM is the top value and the SUM is
the bottom value.

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06705 06707 06705

bb00 b900 590A
MAIN.ROM SENS.ROM GAS ROM

3. Press POWER MODE to return to the ROM/SUM menu item in Maintenance Mode.
4. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

Performing a Flow Pump Adjustment (FLOW.ADJ)

This menu item is not intended for field use and does not affect the instrument. The GX-Force’s
low flow tolerance is factory adjusted so that a low flow setpoint adjustment is not necessary.

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Performing a Default (M.DEF)
Performing a default operation in Maintenance Mode returns all parameters to their RKI factory
settings.
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to M.DEF.
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M.DEF
2. Press POWER MODE to continue. Press AIR to return to the M.DEF menu item in
Maintenance Mode.

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M.DEF YES.MODE NO.AIR

3. Press POWER MODE to perform a default operation. The instrument asks if you are sure you
want to perform a default operation.

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SURE ? YES.MODE NO.AIR

4. Press POWER MODE to perform a default operation. Press AIR to return to M.DEF menu
item in Maintenance Mode.
5. The instrument beeps twice and returns to the M.DEF menu item in Maintenance Mode.
6. See “Entering Measuring Mode (START)” on page 125 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Entering Measuring Mode (START)
1. While in Maintenance Mode, press AIR to scroll to START.
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START
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument begins its warmup sequence.

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Appendix B: Gas Select Mode

Overview
This appendix describes the GX-Force in Gas Select Mode. The GX-Force is factory-set to suit
most applications. Update settings in Gas Select Mode only if required for your specific
application. A description of the Gas Select Mode items is shown in Table 18.
Table 18: Gas Select Mode Menu Items

Menu Item (Page # of

Description
Description)
GAS.COMB (page 128) Turn channels on or off and change target gas for each channel.
NOTE: This setting affects channels in Normal Mode and Leak Check Mode.

SAVE--AP (page 131) Set the current alarm points as the default alarm points.

MAX.SPAN (page 132) ON: Maximum span screen appears after a successful calibration.
OFF (factory setting): No maximum span screen appears.

STEALTH (page 132) STEALTH

• ON: No backlight, LED, or buzzer operation.
• OFF (factory setting): Backlight, LED, and buzzer operate normally.

VIB
This setting has no effect unless STEALTH is set to ON.
• ON: Vibrator activates for alarm conditions.
• OFF (factory setting): Vibrator does not activate in any situation.

CHG LEL (page 133) STANDARD (factory setting): Apply standard settings for lower explo-
sive limit’s ppm level.
IEC: Apply IEC standards for the lower explosive limit’s ppm level.
ISO: Apply ISO standards for the lower explosive limit’s ppm level.

START (page 135) Enter Measuring Mode

Tips for Using Gas Select Mode

To scroll from one menu item to the next, press AIR. To reverse the scrolling direction:
1. Press and hold AIR.
2. Immediately press POWER/MODE and then release both buttons.
3. The scrolling direction returns to the original direction when you exit and reenter a menu.
To skip an item when a question is asked, press AIR.
To enter an item and to save any changes, press POWER MODE.

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 • To change a flashing parameter, press AIR. To reverse the direction of change (i.e. from
increasing to decreasing or vice versa):
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons.
• To exit an entered menu item without saving a change, press and hold AIR and POWER
MODE for a few seconds.

Entering Gas Select Mode

WARNING: The GX-Force is not in operation as a gas detector while in Gas Select Mode.

1. Take the GX-Force to a non-hazardous location and turn it off if it is on.

2. Press and hold AIR, then press and hold POWER MODE. You will hear a beep after one
second. Continue to hold the buttons down.
3. You will hear a second beep. Continue to hold the buttons down.
4. When you hear a third beep, release the buttons.
5. A password screen appears. The first digit flashes. The password is 2014.
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PASS -- W
6. Use AIR to select each password number then press POWER MODE to save it and move on
to the next number. To go back a number, press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few
seconds. To reverse the direction of change (ie. from increasing to decreasing or vice versa):
a. Press and hold AIR.
b. Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons.
7. The GAS.COMB menu item displays.
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8. M at the top of the screen indicates that the GX-Force is in Gas Select Mode.
9. Use AIR to move through the Gas Select Mode menu items.

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Changing the Gas Combination (GAS.COMB)
NOTE: This setting affects channels in Normal Mode and Leak Check Mode. However, Leak
Check Mode is only supported for methane (CH4) and isobutane (i-C4H10). If any other
gas option is selected, the Mode Select Screen does not appear, and the instrument
enters Normal Mode.

The GAS.COMB menu item allows you to turn channels on and off and change each channel’s
target gas.
If you want the combustible gas channel to be calibrated to a specific target gas, select that target
gas here and then calibrate to it in User Mode (see page 70).
1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to GAS.COMB.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The first channel displays.
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CH4 %LEL

---

GAS.COMB

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 3. Press AIR to scroll through to the instrument channel whose target gas you want to change.

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AIR

H2S ppm
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CH4 %LEL ---
--- GAS.COMB
AIR
GAS.COMB
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AIR
CO ppm
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O2 %
---
--- GAS.COMB
AIR

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ESCAPE

4. Press POWER MODE.

5. The target gas for the selected channel flashes. In the example below, the combustible gas
channel is selected.
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CH4

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 6. Use AIR to change the target gas or turn the channel off.
Table 19: Target Gas Options for Each Channel

Channel Target Gas Options

Combustible • CH4 (methane) • C7H8 (toluene)
Gas • i-C4H10 (isobutane) • n-C7H16 (heptane)
• H2 (hydrogen) • C8H10 (xylene)
• CH3OH (methanol) • n-C9H20 (nonane)
• C2H2 (acetylene) • EtAc (ethyl acetate)
• C2H4 (ethylene) • IPA (isopropyl alcohol)
• C2H6 (ethane) • MEK (methyl ethyl ketone)
• C2H5OH (ethanol) • MMA (methyl methacrylate)
• C3H6 (propylene) • DME (dimethyl ether)
• C3H6O (acetone) • MIBK (methyl isobutyl ketone)
• C3H8 (propane) • THF (tetrahydrofuran)
• C4H6 (butyne) • n-C5H12 (n-pentane)
• C5H10 (cyclopentane) • CH4_VOL (methane %volume)*
• C6H6 (benzene) • ------ (off)
• n-C6H14 (hexane)

O2 • O2 (oxygen)
• ------
(off)

H2S • H2S (hydrogen sulfide for dual CO/H2S sensor)

• H2S SIN (hydrogen sulfide for single-gas H2S sensor)
• H2_CO-H (hydrogen-compensated CO)
• ------
(off)

CO • CO (carbon monoxide for dual CO/H2S sensor or single-gas CO sensor)

• CO_CO-H (hydrogen-compensated CO)
• HCN**
• ------(off)
* If CH4_VOL is selected, the CHG LEL item in Gas Select Mode has no effect on operation.
** Although HCN is in the list of CO channel options, the GX-Force does not support this
target gas.

7. Press POWER MODE to save the setting.

8. The instrument returns to the channel selection screen.
9. Repeat Step 3 - Step 8 to change the target gas for other channels.
10. Use AIR to scroll to ESCAPE and press POWER MODE.
11. The instrument returns to the GAS.COMB menu item in Gas Select Mode.
12. See “Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)” on page 135 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Saving the Alarm Points (SAVE--AP)
Performing a SAVE -- AP operation saves the current alarm setpoints.
Performing a DEF ALMP operation in the ALARM-PT User Mode menu item sets the
instrument’s alarm points to those saved during the SAVE -- AP operation (if performed).
Performing a SAVE -- AP operation has no effect on an M.DEF in Maintenance Mode. An M.DEF
operation returns all instrument settings to the RKI default regardless of if a SAVE -- AP
operation was performed.
1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to SAVE -- AP.
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SAVE -- AP

2. Press POWER MODE. The display cycles through the following screens.

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SELECt SELECt SELECt

SAVE -- AP YES.MODE NO.AIR

3. Press POWER MODE to save the current alarm point settings as the default.
4. The instrument returns to the SAVE -- AP menu item in Gas Select Mode.
5. See “Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)” on page 135 to enter Measuring Mode.

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Turning Calibration Max Span On/Off (MAX.SPAN)
ON: After a passed calibration, the GX-Force displays the maximum possible adjustment it could
have made to the response reading. If the combustible gas channel was calibrated with 50% LEL
gas and the maximum indicated span is 95% LEL, this means that there was enough adjustment
left on that channel to set the reading to 95% LEL when the detector was exposed to 50% LEL
gas. If the maximum span value is close to the calibration gas value, for example if it is 53% LEL
when exposed to 50% LEL gas, the sensor should be replaced soon. The upper limit on the
maximum adjustment indicated for all channels except for oxygen is either twice the calibration
value or full scale, whichever is lower. The upper limit on the maximum adjustment indicated for
the oxygen channel is 25.0% volume.
OFF (factory setting): There is no maximum span indication at the end of a calibration.
1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to MAX.SPAN.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the MAX.SPAN menu item in Gas
Select Mode.
5. See “Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)” on page 135 to enter Measuring Mode.

Stealth and Vibrator Settings (STEALTH)

STEALTH
ON:
• The instrument’s backlight does not come on, regardless of the BL TIME setting.
• The instrument’s LEDs do not come on for any reason, even alarm conditions.
• The instrument’s buzzer does not sound for any reason, even alarm conditions.
• An “S” appears at the top of the LCD.
OFF (factory setting): The instrument’s backlight and LEDs operate normally.

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 VIB
The VIB setting only affects instrument operation if STEALTH is set to On.
ON: The vibrator activates for alarm conditions. It can be useful to have this feature turned on if
you have also turned STEALTH on.
OFF (factory setting): The vibrator does not activate for any reason.
1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to STEALTH.
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2. Press POWER MODE. The current STEALTH setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE. The current VIB setting flashes.
5. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
6. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the STEALTH menu item in Gas Select
Mode.
7. See “Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)” on page 135 to enter Measuring Mode.

LEL Definition (CHG LEL)

NOTE: If CH4_VOL is selected for the combustible gas sensor in the GAS.COMB menu item,
the CHG LEL setting has no effect on operation.

The CHG LEL menu item defines what standard the instrument follows in determining the LEL
(lower explosive limit) for the combustible channel’s target gas.
STANDARD (factory setting): Apply the standard settings for the lower explosive limit’s ppm
level.
IEC: Apply the IEC settings (per IEC 60079-20-1 2010[ed1.0]) for the lower explosive limit’s
ppm level.
ISO: Apply the ISO settings (per ISO 10156 2017) for the lower explosive limit’s ppm level.

Gas Standard (ppm) IEC (ppm) ISO (ppm)

Methane (CH4) 50,000 44,000 44,000

Isobutane (i-C4H10) 18,000 13,000 15,000

Hydrogen (H2) 40,000 40,000 40,000

Methanol (CH3OH) 55,000 60,000 60,000

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 Gas Standard (ppm) IEC (ppm) ISO (ppm)
Acetylene (C2H2) 15,000 23,000 23,000

Ethylene (C2H4) 27,000 23,000 24,000

Ethane (C2H6) 30,000 24,000 24,000

Ethanol (C2H5OH) 33,000 31,000 31,000

Propylene (C3H6) 20,000 20,000 18,000

Acetone (C3H6O) 21,500 25,000 25,000

Propane (C3H8) 20,000 17,000 17,000

Butadiene (C4H6) 11,000 14,000 14,000

Cyclopentane (C5H10) 14,000 14,000 14,000*

N-pentane (n-C5H12) 15,000 11,000 11,000

Benzene (C6H6) 12,000 12,000 12,000

N-hexane (n-C6H14) 12,000 10,000 10,000

Toluene (C7H8) 12,000 10,000 10,000

N-heptane (n-C7H16) 11,000 8,500 8,000

Xylene (C8H10) 10,000 10,000 10,000*

N-nonane (n-C9H20) 7,000 7,000 7,000

Ethyl acetate (EtAc) 21,000 20,000 20,000

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 20,000 20,000 20,000*

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) 18,000 15,000 15,000

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) 17,000 17,000 17,000*

Dimethyl ether (DME) 30,000 27,000 27,000

Methyl isobutyl ketone 12,000 12,000 12,000*

(MIBK)

Tetrahydrofuran (THK) 20,000 15,000 15,000*

* Values are actually IEC because no ISO definition exists for these gases.

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 1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to CHG LEL.
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CHG LEL
2. Press POWER MODE. The current setting flashes.
3. Use AIR to display the desired setting.
4. Press POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the CHG LEL menu item in Gas Select
Mode.
5. See “Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)” on page 135 to enter Measuring Mode.

Exiting Gas Select Mode (START)

1. While in Gas Select Mode, press AIR to scroll to START.
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START
2. Press POWER MODE. The instrument begins its warm-up sequence.

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Appendix C: Leak Check Mode

Overview
This chapter explains how to operate the GX-Force in Leak Check Mode. Leak Check Mode is
used to pinpoint small leaks of combustible gas from valves, flanges, connections, and other
potential leak points.
By factory default, the only active sensor in Leak Check Mode is the catalytic combustible sensor.
However, the Leak Check Display Contents parameter in the GX-Force Setup Program can be
adjusted to display the LEL sensor with the CO and/or O2 channels while in Leak Check Mode.
See page 148 for the GX-Force Setup Program setup instructions and steps to adjust Leak Check
Mode parameters.

NOTE: The factory setting for Leak Check Display Contents is to display only the LEL
channel, but all sample screens in this section display the LEL, CO, and O2 channels.

The GX-Force can have Leak Check Mode already enabled upon request so that the Mode Select
screen is displayed when the unit is turned on.

NOTE: The GX-Force does not detect VOC gases like heptane and toluene while in Leak Check
Mode. The instrument must be in Normal Mode to detect VOC gases.

Start Up, Leak Check Mode

This section explains how to start up the GX-Force in Leak Check Mode and get it ready for
operation.

NOTE: Leak Check Mode is only supported for methane (CH4) and isobutane (i-C4H10). If any
other gas option is selected in Gas Select Mode, Leak Check Mode is not available.

Turning On the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode

CAUTION: By factory default, the only active sensor in Leak Check Mode is the catalytic
combustible sensor. However, the Leak Check Display Contents parameter in the
GX-Force Setup Program can be adjusted to display the LEL sensor with the CO
and/or O2 channels while in Leak Check Mode.

NOTE: To enable Leak Check Mode as an option during startup, Leak Check Mode must be
enabled using the GX-Force Setup Program. See page 148 for the GX-Force Setup
Program setup instructions and steps to enable Leak Check Mode.

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 1. Connect the tapered rubber nozzle or the sample hose and probe to the GX-Force’s quick
connect inlet fitting.

2. Press and briefly hold down POWER MODE. Release the button when you hear a beep. The
Mode Select Screen displays.
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SELECt

NORMAL

3. Press AIR to scroll to the Leak Check Mode item.

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SELECt

LEAK

4. With the Leak Check Mode selection displayed, press POWER MODE to begin the Leak
Check Mode startup sequence.
NOTE: If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will proceed into whichever
mode option is displayed.

5. See “Turning On the GX-Force” on page 21 for a description of the remainder of the warm-up
sequence keeping the following in mind:
a. Even if LUNCH is set to ON, the Lunch Break Screen will not appear.
b. The Low Alarm, High Alarm, STEL, and TWA screens will not appear.
c. If the catalytic combustible sensor fails, it is not possible to enter Leak Check Mode.
Press and release the POWER MODE button to acknowledge the failure and return to the
Normal Mode Select Screen. Replace the failed sensor.
If any other sensor that is installed fails, press and release the POWER MODE button to
acknowledge the failure and continue to Leak Check Mode. Change the failed sensor(s)
as soon as possible for use in Normal Mode.

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 6. The GX-Force is now monitoring for gas in Leak Check Mode. The pump is on and the active
channels are displayed. If the instrument detects a reading that exceeds 5000 ppm, the
displayed unit of measurement will switch from ppm to %LEL.
This screen can vary, depending on the setting of the Leak Check Display Contents
parameter in the GX-Force Set Up Program (page 148).
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CH4 %LEL O2 %

0 20.9
CO ppm ppm

0 5000

NOTE: For maximum sensor stability, allow 3-5 minutes for the sensor to warm up.
The small increment size in the lower range of a ppm measurement can
cause instability if the unit is not properly warmed up.

7. To exit Leak Check Mode and enter Measuring Mode:

a. Press and hold POWER MODE to turn off the instrument.
b. Press and hold POWER MODE to turn the instrument back on.
c. Release POWER MODE after the instrument beeps. The Mode Select Screen displays.
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SELECt

NORMAL
d. While in Mode Select, press AIR to scroll between to NORMAL.
e. Press POWER MODE to begin the Normal Mode startup sequence.

Performing a Demand Zero, Leak Check Mode

Before using the GX-Force in Leak Check Mode, it is recommended to set the fresh air reading
for the target gas by performing a demand zero. This sets the CH4 and CO (if enabled) channels to
zero and the O2 channel (if enabled) to 20.9%.
1. Find a fresh-air environment. This is an environment free of toxic or combustible gases and of
normal oxygen content (20.9%).

2. Turn on the unit as described above in “Turning On the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode”.

3. Press and hold AIR. The display prompts you to hold AIR.

4. Continue to hold AIR until the display prompts you to release it. The GX-Force will set the
fresh air reading for the CH4 channel and the O2/CO channels (if enabled).
Start up is complete and the unit is now ready for monitoring.

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Leak Check Mode Operation
In Leak Check Mode, the GX-Force only displays combustible gas readings by default. The Leak
Check Display Contents parameter can be adjusted to display the LEL, CO, and O2 channels
(see “Adjusting Leak Check Settings (GX-Force Setup Program)” on page 148).
The increment of the LEL reading is always 50 ppm, but the display range can be adjusted using
the DISP/LOCK button. As the gas concentration increases from 0 ppm, the alarm LEDs begin to
blink in unison with the buzzer’s pulsing. The blinking/pulsing rate increases as the gas reading
increases. A series of square indicators will also increase across the bottom of the LCD as the gas
reading increases.
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CH4 ppm O2 %

0 18.6
CO ppm ppm

0 5000

In a low-light environment, press and release any of the buttons to turn on the display backlight. If
the BEEP.SEL menu item in User Mode is set to anything other than OFF, the GX-Force beeps
periodically to confirm that it’s operating or to indicate a non-compliance (see page 29).

NOTE: Depending on the environment, the CH4 reading may fluctuate within a 100 ppm range,
even in fresh air.

Setting the Display Range Value

The GX-Force’s Leak Check Mode has 4 display range ppm values to choose from: 500 ppm,
1000 ppm, 2000 ppm, and 5000 ppm (factory setting).

NOTE: The GX-Force is always detecting combustible gas up to 5000 ppm. The display range
value is only adjusting what part of the detection range is displayed on the LCD.

NOTE: If the instrument detects a reading that exceeds 5000 ppm, the displayed unit of
measurement will switch to %LEL. Once the gas level gets low enough, the
instrument’s displayed unit of measurement will switch to ppm.

However, snap logs saved in Leak Check Mode will only save readings up to the full
scale concentration (5000 ppm) and log OVER for %LEL readings above 5000 ppm.

To change the display range value:

1. While in Leak Check Mode, press AIR and POWER MODE. The display range value
displayed along the bottom right of the LCD will change.

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 2. Press AIR and POWER MODE until the desired display range value is displayed.

3. The unit is now operating with the selected display range.

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CH4 ppm O2 % CH4 ppm O2 %

0 18.8 0 18.8
CO ppm ppm CO ppm ppm

0 5000 0 1000

POWER POWER
MODE + AIR MODE + AIR

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CH4 ppm O2 % CH4 ppm O2 %

0 18.8 0 18.8
CO ppm ppm CO ppm ppm

0 0500 0 2000

POWER POWER
MODE + AIR MODE + AIR

Turning the Leak Check Alarm On and Off

NOTE: The Leak Check Buzzer parameter can only be adjusted using the GX-Force Setup
Program. See page 148 for the GX-Force Setup Program setup instructions and steps to
adjust Leak Check Mode parameters.

When the Leak Check Buzzer parameter is enabled, the alarm buzzer can be turned off and on in
Leak Check Mode. This setting only applies to Leak Check Mode and does not affect buzzer
operation in Normal Mode.
When the buzzer is turned off, NO ALARM appears at the top of the screen. If the buzzer is turned
off, then it will remain off in Leak Check Mode even if you enter Normal Mode and return to
Leak Check Mode or turn the unit off and on unless the buzzer is manually turned on.
To turn the buzzer off or on while in Leak Check Mode:
1. Press and hold the AIR and POWER MODE buttons for 5 seconds.

2. Release the buttons when NO ALARM appears at the top of the screen.

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 Locating a Leak
1. Start up the GX-Force as described above in “Turning On the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode”
on page 136.

2. Move the probe tip or tapered nozzle tip back and forth along the area of a suspected leak.

3. Observe the display reading. If the gas level increases, the numerical reading will increase, the
number of square indicators will increase, and the beeping and buzzer pulsing frequency will
increase.

4. The gas reading may exceed the instrument’s display range. See “Autoranging in Overscale
Conditions” below.

5. Use the increasing and decreasing of the reading to locate the leak point.
NOTE: The buzzer and LED do not latch during an alarm condition and deactivate
upon entering a fresh air environment.

6. To exit Leak Check Mode:

a. Press and hold POWER MODE to turn off the instrument.
b. Press and hold POWER MODE to turn the instrument back on.
c. Release POWER MODE after the instrument beeps. The Mode Select screen displays.
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SELECt

NORMAL
d. While in Mode Select, press AIR to scroll to NORMAL.
e. Press POWER MODE to begin the Normal Mode startup sequence.

Autoranging in Overscale Conditions

If the instrument detects a reading that exceeds 5000 ppm, the displayed unit of measurement will
switch to %LEL. Once the gas level gets low enough, the instrument’s displayed unit of
measurement will switch to ppm.
However, snap logs saved in Leak Check Mode will only save readings up to the full scale
concentration (5000 ppm) and log OVER for %LEL readings above 5000 ppm.

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Snap Log Mode, Leak Check Mode Operation
The snap logging function in Snap Log Mode allows the user to record data at a specific time and
have it saved to the data logger. The data is assigned a snap log ID and is saved with the station ID
that was selected when the data was taken.
To enter Snap Log Mode and record snap log data:
1. Turn the GX-Force on as described in “Turning On the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode” on
page 136.

2. Select the desired display range. In the example below, 5000 ppm has been selected.

3. Press and hold AIR and POWER MODE, then release both after the beep. The Station ID
Select screen will display and the current station ID will be in the middle of the screen.
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Stn Id

S_ID_002

4. To exit Snap Log Mode and return to Leak Check Mode, press AIR.

5. To adjust the Station ID, press AIR and POWER MODE at the same time until the Station ID
flashes then use AIR.

6. Press POWER MODE button to continue to the Base Reading Screen.

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CH4 ppm

150
ppm

5000
BASE

NOTE: Even if Leak Check Display Contents is set to LEL/CO, LEL/O2, or LEL/
CO/O2, only the LEL channel will display a reading in the snap log screen
on both the instrument and in the GX-Force Datalogging Program (page
148).

7. To exit Snap Log Mode without taking a base reading, allow 20 seconds of inactivity and the
instrument automatically returns to the main Leak Check Mode screen.

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 8. In order to get a base, or background, reading, take the instrument a few feet away from where
you intend to test. To save the base reading, press POWER MODE.
NOTE: If the gas concentration exceeds the display range value without exceeding
5000 ppm, “OVER” will be displayed but the actual gas reading at that time
will be recorded when you press and release POWER MODE. For example,
if the display range is 500 ppm but the gas level is 2300 ppm, the display
will read “OVER” but the instrument will save a reading of 2300 ppm.

If the gas concentration exceeds 5000 ppm in the Base Reading Screen, the instrument will
go into an overscale alarm. The full scale display range value will be displayed but OVER
will be recorded when you press POWER MODE. The full scale display range value will
continue to be displayed in the Peak Reading Screen and OVER will again be recorded
when you press POWER MODE.

9. The unit will display SAVED before continuing to the Peak Reading Screen.
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CH4 ppm

150
ppm

5000
PEAK

NOTE: Even if Leak Check Display Contents is set to LEL/CO, LEL/O2, or LEL/
CO/O2, only the LEL channel will display a reading in the snap log screen
on both the instrument and in the GX-Force Datalogging Program (page
148).

10. Take the instrument to the monitoring area. The instrument will retain and display the highest
gas concentration encountered.
To exit Snap Log Mode without taking a peak reading, allow 20 seconds of inactivity and
the instrument automatically returns to the main Leak Check Mode screen.
To save the peak reading, press POWER MODE. The reading on the screen (the highest
concentration encountered) will be saved.
NOTE: If the gas concentration exceeds the display range without exceeding 5000
ppm, “OVER” will be displayed but the actual gas reading at that time will
be recorded when you press and release POWER MODE. For example, if
the display range is 500 ppm but the gas level is 2300 ppm, the display will
read “OVER” but the instrument will save a reading of 2300 ppm.

If the gas concentration exceeds 5000 ppm in the Peak Reading Screen, the instrument will
go into an overscale alarm. The full scale display range value will be displayed and OVER
will be recorded when you press POWER MODE.

11. The unit will display SAVED before returning to the Station ID Select screen.

12. Repeat Step 8 through Step 11 to save additional snap logs.

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 13. To exit Snap Log Mode at any time without taking a snap log or when you are finished
recording snap logs, press and release the AIR button. The unit will immediately return to the
Leak Check Mode screen.
The data recorded in Snap Log Mode can be viewed in Display Mode. See the next section
for more information.

Display Mode, Leak Check Mode Operation

NOTE: While in Leak Check Mode, the GX-Force will not exit Leak Check’s Display Mode
during an alarm condition.

LED Flashlight (LIGHT)

The LIGHT menu item can be used to turn the GX-Force’s LED flashlight on and off.
1. Turn the GX-Force on as described in “Turning On the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode” on
page 136. Select the desired display range.
2. While in Leak Check Mode, press POWER MODE once. The LIGHT menu item appears.
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OFF

LIGHT

3. Press AIR to change the current setting.

4. Press POWER MODE to save the desired setting and move to the next menu item.

Peak Screen (PEAK)

The peak screen displays the highest concentrations detected since the GX-Force was turned on.
Peak readings are stored in the GX-Force’s memory until a higher level is detected, the peak
reading is cleared, or the GX-Force is turned off.

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 To clear the peak readings, do the following:
1. Turn the GX-Force on as described in “Turning On the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode” on
page 136. Select the desired display range.
2. While in Leak Check Mode, press POWER MODE until PEAK appears. The current methane
%LEL reading is displayed on the first line. The full scale reading is displayed below it.
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CH4 ppm

150
ppm

1000
PEAK

3. To clear the peak readings, press and hold AIR until the screen prompts you to release it.
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CLEAr CLEAr

HOLD AIR RELEASE

4. The peak readings are cleared and the unit returns to the Peak Screen.
If you do not want to clear the peak readings, release AIR before the screen sequence in the
prior step occurs. The unit returns to the Peak Screen.

5. If the highest reading recorded is higher than the display range value, OVER will be displayed
instead of a gas reading. If the display range value is changed to something higher, the real
value for the peak will be displayed.

6. To exit the Peak screen and continue through Display Mode, press POWER MODE.

Viewing Snap Log Data in Leak Check Mode Operation

Snap log data can be viewed while in Leak Check Mode. If snap log data was taken while in
Measuring Mode, that data will also appear.
To record snap log data, see “Snap Log Mode, Leak Check Mode Operation” on page 142.
1. Turn the GX-Force on as described in “Turning On the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode” on
page 136.

2. Press POWER MODE until the REC.DATA menu item appears.

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 3. Press AIR to view the Snap Log screen. The screen that appears will depend on whether or not
any snap logs have been taken.

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NO DATA 23 - 3.08
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REC.DATA M001

No snap logs taken Snap logs saved

4. If snap logs have been taken, the screen indicates the year, month, day, and time that the most
recent snap log was taken.
The number near the bottom of the screen indicates the snap log ID number. The first snap
log saved is given an ID of M001. The next snap log ID is M002. The ID number increases
sequentially with each set of snap log data.

5. Press AIR to scroll through different snap log IDs and view what time they were taken. Snap
log data that was taken in Leak Check Mode operation will have two snap log ID numbers.
One number is for the base reading and the other is for the peak reading.

6. To view the data in a snap log ID, press POWER MODE. The gas readings that were taken
during the snap log are displayed.
Snap log data that was taken in Leak Check Mode operation will have 2 sequential screens
that are part of one data set. One screen is for the base reading and the other screen is for
the peak reading. “BASE” and “PEAK” will appear in the gas reading screen for each type
of reading, respectively. If a base data point appears without a peak data point after it, it is
because a peak data point was not taken.
NOTE: Snap log data only saves and displays the LEL channel on the instrument
and in the GX-Force Datalogging Program, even if the Leak Check Display
Contents parameter is set to LEL/CO, LEL/O2, or LEL/CO/O2 (see page
152).

7. Press AIR to scroll through the different snap log data screens. The gas readings will change
but the snap log ID is not visible from this screen.
NOTE: Pressing POWER MODE and AIR at the same time reverses the scroll
direction when viewing snap logs.

8. You can also go back and forth between the ID and data screens by pressing and releasing the
POWER MODE button. Refer to Figure 12 for a diagram of the Snap Log screens.

9. To return to Leak Check Mode, allow 20 seconds of inactivity and the instrument
automatically returns to the main Leak Check Mode screen.

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 ID Screen Data Screen
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CH4 ppm

23 - 3.08 POWER 200 Leak Check

Mode Peak
ppm

7:51 MODE 5000

M002 PEAK
Data

AIR AIR

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Leak Check
CH4 ppm

23 - 3.08 POWER 50
ppm Mode Base
7:53 MODE 5000 Data
M003 BASE
AIR AIR

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Normal
CH4 %LEL O2 %

23 - 3.08 POWER 1 18.7

Mode
CO ppm H2S ppm

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M004 SID_001
Figure 12: Snap Log View Navigation

NOTE: Pressing POWER MODE and AIR at the same time reverses the scroll direction when
viewing snap logs.

Turning Off the GX-Force, Leak Check Mode

1. Press and hold the POWER MODE button.

2. TURN OFF will appear on the display and the buzzer will pulse for about five seconds.

3. Release the button when TURN OFF disappears from the display.

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Adjusting Leak Check Settings (GX-Force Setup
Program)
This section explains how to use the GX-Force Setup Program to adjust Leak Check Mode
parameters. See Table 20 for Leak Check Mode parameter descriptions.

CAUTION: Only make changes to instrument parameters that are required for a given
application. Unneeded parameter adjustments may result in improper or
unexpected operation of the instrument.

Program Installation and Instrument Setup

1. To download the Setup Program installation file, navigate to the RKI Instruments website.
2. Select “Product Resources”, then click on “Software”.
3. On the Software page, click “Portable Monitors”, then click on the “GX-Force Setup
Program” link to begin downloading the installation file.
4. If the IrDA Cable drivers haven’t been installed, also click on the “Drivers for IrDA cable
(Part # 47-5084RK-01) and GX-Force” to begin downloading the driver installation package.
The drivers must be installed before the GX-Force can communicate with the Setup Program.

5. Open the GX-Force Setup Program setup.exe file and follow the on-screen installation guide.
6. Once the correct drivers and GX-Force Setup Program is installed, connect the GX-Force to
the computer using a Micro USB Type C cable.
7. Open the GX-Force Setup Program.

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 8. Enter 1939 into the password input field. The following interface will appear.

9. Press POWER MODE to turn on the instrument. The unit will begin communicating with the
computer.
If Leak Check Mode is already enabled on the instrument, the instrument will display the
Mode Select screen first. Press POWER MODE again to enter Normal Mode.
Both the instrument screen and status area in the Setup Program will update accordingly.

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USb

TRANS

Figure 13: Connection Status Screens

10. The instrument’s parameters can now be adjusted with the GX-Force Setup Program.

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 Adjusting Leak Check Mode Settings
1. After following the setup procedure from the previous section, click on the “Instrument
Information” button in the GX-Force Setup Program.

2. A pop-up appears, indicating that the instrument’s parameter data is being downloaded to the
GX-Force Setup Program.
3. Click on the “Detail Settings” button to open the Parameters window.

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 4. The Parameters window displays the Maintenance Tab. To adjust any parameter, double-click
on the parameter’s current setting in the right column as shown in Figure 14.
To view more parameters, scroll down in the Maintenance tab window. Refer to Table 20
for descriptions of Leak Check Mode parameters.
CAUTION: Only make changes to instrument parameters that are required for a
given application. Unneeded parameter adjustments may result in
improper or unexpected operation of the instrument.

Figure 14: Detail Settings Maintenance Tab

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 Table 20: Leak Check Parameters (GX-Force Setup Program)
Parameter Options and Descriptions
Leak Check Mode • On: When the instrument is turned on, the Mode Select screen appears and can be
used to switch between Normal and Leak Check Modes.
• Off (factory setting)*: When the instrument is turned on, the Mode Select screen
does not appear and it immediately starts up in Normal Mode.
Leak Check Buzzer • Off: The alarm buzzer cannot be turned off in Leak Check Mode.
• On (factory setting): The alarm buzzer can be turned on and off manually. See page
140 for using this setting.
Leak Check • NC (factory setting): Only the LEL channel displays in Leak Check Mode
Display Contents • NC+CO: The LEL and CO channels are displayed in Leak Check Mode
• NC+O2: The LEL and O2 channels are displayed in Leak Check Mode
• NC+CO+O2: The LEL, CO, and O2 channels are displayed in Leak Check Mode
NOTE: If any channel has been disabled with the GAS.COMB setting in Gas Select Mode
(page 128), these channels will not be displayed in Leak Check Mode, regardless of the Leak
Check Display Contents setting selected.

* The GX-Force can have Leak Check Mode already enabled upon request so that Mode Select screen is
displayed when the unit is turned on.

5. To confirm all adjustments made to the parameters, press “OK” in the Parameter window.
6. Press “Update” in the main Setup window to save all adjustments made to the instrument.

7. Click the “Power Off” button to power off the instrument.

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Appendix D: Interference Information
All interference response values shown in this appendix are approximate. Response may vary
between sensors.

ESR-A13i-H2S, H2S Detection

Table 21: Interference Chart for ESR-A13i-H2S, H2S Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Acetone C3H6O 0.54 vol% 0.0 ppm

Acetylene C2H2 100 ppm 0.0 ppm

Ammonia NH3 38.6 ppm 0.0 ppm

Benzene C6H6 0.30 vol% 0.0 ppm

Carbon Dioxide CO2 20.0 vol% 0.0 ppm

Carbon Monoxide CO 100.0 ppm 0.2 ppm

Chlorine CL2 2.0 ppm 0.0 ppm

Cyclopentane C5H10 0.35 vol% 0.0 ppm

Ethane C2H6 0.75 vol% 0.0 ppm*

Ethanol C2H5OH 0.83 vol% -0.5 ppm*

Ethyl Acetate C4H8O2 0.53 vol% -0.1 ppm*

Fluorine F2 1.6 ppm 0.0 ppm

Hydrogen H2 500 ppm 0.2 ppm

Hydrogen Bromide HBr 9.0 ppm 0.0 ppm

Hydrogen Chloride HCl 3.2 ppm 0.0 ppm

Isobutane i-C4H10 0.45 vol% 0.0 ppm

Isobuten C4H8 1000 ppm 0.1 ppm

Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O 2.0 vol% -0.5 ppm

Methane CH4 1.26 vol% 0.0 ppm

Methanol CH3OH 1.38 vol% -0.6 ppm*

Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 0.45 vol% 0.0 ppm

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 Table 21: Interference Chart for ESR-A13i-H2S, H2S Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C6H12O 0.30 vol% 0.0 ppm

Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 0.43 vol% 0.1 ppm*

n-Hexane n-C6H14 0.30 vol% 0.0 ppm

Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 5.0 ppm -0.4 ppm

Nitrogen Monoxide NO 99.2 ppm 2.6 ppm

Nonane n-C9H2O 0.18 vol% 0.0 ppm

Ozone O3 0.48 ppm 0.0 ppm

Phosphine PH3 2.51 ppm 1.0 ppm

Propane C3H8 0.49 vol% 0.0 ppm

Propylene C3H6 0.5 vol% -0.2 ppm

Sulfur Dioxide SO2 25.0 ppm 0.0 ppm

Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O 0.50 vol% -0.4 ppm

Toluene C7H8 1.0 vol% 0.0 ppm

Xylene C8H10 0.25 vol% 0.0 pm

* The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas.

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ESR-A13P-CO, CO Detection
Table 22: Interference Chart for ESR-A13P-CO, CO Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Acetone (CH3)2CO 5380 ppm 0 ppm

Acetylene C2 H2 99.6 ppm 50 ppm

Ammonia NH3 255 ppm 1 ppm

Arsine AsH3 1.1 ppm 4 ppm

Benzene C6 H6 0.3 vol% -1 ppm

Carbon Dioxide CO2 100 vol% 8 ppm

Chlorine Cl2 0.8 ppm 0 ppm

Cyclopentane C5H10 0.35 vol% 0 ppm

Diborane B 2 H6 5.25 ppm 2 ppm

Ethane C2 H6 0.75 vol% -1 ppm

Ethanol CH3CH2OH 0.825 vol% 2 ppm*

Ethyl Acetate CH3COOH2CH3 0.525 vol% -1 ppm

Fluorine F2 1.6 ppm -1 ppm

Gelmane GeH4 10.2 ppm 3 ppm

Hydrogen H2 100 ppm 11 ppm

Hydrogen Chloride HCl 11.7 ppm -1 ppm

Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 1.8 ppm -1 ppm

Hydrogen Selenide H2Se 1 ppm 1 ppm

Hydrogen Sulfide H2 S 30 ppm 0 ppm

Isobutane C4H10 0.45 vol% -1 ppm

Isobuten (CH3)2C=CH2 1000 ppm 2 ppm

Isopropyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHOH 0.5 vol% -1 ppm

Methane CH4 1.25 vol% 0 ppm

Methanol CH3OH 1000 ppm 3 ppm

Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 0.45 vol% -1 ppm

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 Table 22: Interference Chart for ESR-A13P-CO, CO Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C6H12O 3000 ppm -1 ppm

Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 0.425 vol% 0 ppm

n-Heptane CH3(CH2)5CH3 0.275 vol% -1 ppm

n-Hexane CH3(CH2)4CH3 0.3 vol% 0 ppm

Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 50.5 ppm 1 ppm

Nitrogen Monoxide NO 99.2 ppm 53 ppm

Nonane CH3(CH2)7CH3 0.175 vol% 0 ppm

Ozone O3 1.8 ppm 0 ppm

Phosphine PH3 2.5 ppm 3 ppm

Propane C3 H8 0.5 vol% 0 ppm

Propylene C 3 H6 5000 ppm 16 ppm

Silane SiH4 29.9 ppm 27 ppm

Sulfur Dioxide SO2 30 ppm 0 ppm

Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O 0.5 vol% 0 ppm

Toluene C6H5CH3 3000 ppm 0 ppm

Xylene C6H4(CH3)2 2500 ppm 0 ppm

*
The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas.

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ESR-A1CP-COH, H2-Compensated CO Detection
Table 23: Interference Chart for ESR-A1CP-COH, H2-Compensated CO Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Acetone C3 H6 O 0.54 vol% 1 ppm

Acetylene C2 H2 100 ppm 109 ppm

Ammonia NH3 38.6 ppm 0 ppm

Benzene C6 H6 0.30 vol% 0 ppm

Carbon Dioxide CO2 20.0 vol% 0 ppm

Chlorine Cl2 2.0 ppm -1 ppm

Cyclopentane C5H10 0.35 vol% 1 ppm

Ethane C2 H6 0.75 vol% 0 ppm

Ethanol C2H5OH 0.83 vol% 4 ppm*

Ethyl Acetate C4 H 8 O 2 0.53 vol% 1 ppm

Fluorine F2 1.6 ppm -1 ppm

Hydrogen H2 500 ppm 7 ppm

Hydrogen Bromide HBr 9.0 ppm 0 ppm

Hydrogen Chloride HCl 15.8 ppm 0 ppm

Hydrogen Sulfide H2 S 24.2 ppm 0 ppm

Isobutane i-C4H10 0.45 vol% 0 ppm

Isobuten C4 H8 O 1000 ppm 3 ppm

Isopropyl Alcohol C 3 H8 O 0.50 vol% 0 ppm

Nitrogen Monoxide NO 99.2 ppm 53 ppm

Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 50.5 ppm 0 ppm

Methane CH4 1.26 vol% 1 ppm

Methanol CH3OH 1.38 vol% 131 ppm*

Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4 H8 O 0.45 vol% 0 ppm

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C6H12O 0.30 vol% 0 ppm

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 Table 23: Interference Chart for ESR-A1CP-COH, H2-Compensated CO Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 0.43 vol% 1 ppm

n-Hexane n-C6H14 0.30 vol% 1 ppm

Nonane n-C9H2O 0.18 vol% 0 ppm

Ozone O3 0.48 ppm 0 ppm

Phosphine PH3 2.51 ppm 3 ppm

Propane C3 H8 0.49 vol% 0 ppm

Propylene C3 H6 0.50 vol% 78 ppm*

Sulfur Dioxide SO2 25.0 ppm 1 ppm

Tetrahydrofuran C4 H 8 O 0.50 vol% 1 ppm

Toluene C7 H8 0.30 vol% 1 ppm

Xylene C8H10 0.25 vol% 0 ppm

* The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas.

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ESR-A1DP-COHS, CO Detection
Table 24: Interference Chart for ESR-A1DP-COHS, CO Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Acetone (CH3)2CO 0.538 vol% -1 ppm

Acetylene C2 H 2 99.6 ppm 84 ppm

Ammonia NH3 255 ppm 2 ppm

Arsine AsH3 1.1 ppm 4 ppm

Benzene C6 H6 0.3 vol% -1 ppm

Carbon Dioxide CO2 100 vol% 8 ppm

Chlorine Cl2 0.8 ppm -1 ppm

Cyclopentane C5H10 0.35 vol% 0 ppm

Diborane B2 H6 5.25 ppm 2 ppm

Ethane C2 H6 0.75 vol% 0 ppm

Ethanol CH3CH2OH 0.825 vol% 25 ppm*

Ethyl Acetate CH3COOH2CH3 0.525 vol% 9 ppm*

Fluorine F2 1.6 ppm 0 ppm

Gelmane GeH4 10.2 ppm 7 ppm

Hydrogen H2 100 ppm 17 ppm

Hydrogen Chloride HCl 11.7 ppm -1 ppm

Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 1.8 ppm -1 ppm

Hydrogen Peroxide H2 O2 6 ppm 0 ppm

Hydrogen Selenide H2Se 1 ppm 2 ppm

Hydrogen Sulfide H2 S 30 ppm 2 ppm

Isobutane C4H10 0.45 vol% 0 ppm

Isobuten (CH3)2C=CH2 1000 ppm 9 ppm

Isopropyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHOH 0.5 vol% 15 ppm*

Methane CH4 1.25 vol% -1 ppm

Methanol CH3OH 1000 ppm 10 ppm*

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 Table 24: Interference Chart for ESR-A1DP-COHS, CO Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Methylmercaptan CH3SH 5 ppm -1 ppm

Methyl Ethyl Ketone C 4 H8 O 0.45 vol% -1 ppm

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C6H12O 0.3 vol% 0 ppm

Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 0.425 vol% 2 ppm

n-Heptane CH3(CH2)5CH3 0.275 vol% -1 ppm

n-Hexane CH3(CH2)4CH3 0.3 vol% 0 ppm

Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 50.5 ppm 1 ppm

Nitrogen Monoxide NO 99.2 ppm 38 ppm

Nonane CH3(CH2)7CH3 0.175 vol% 0 ppm

Ozone O3 1.8 ppm 0 ppm

Phosphine PH3 2.5 ppm 3 ppm

Propane C3 H8 0.5 vol% 0 ppm

Propylene C3 H6 0.5 vol% 42 ppm*

Silane SiH4 29.9 ppm 46 ppm

Sulfur Dioxide SO2 30 ppm 3 ppm

Tetrahydrofuran C4 H 8 O 0.5 vol% 21 ppm

Toluene C6H5CH3 0.3 vol% 0 ppm

Xylene C6H4(CH3)2 0.25 vol% 0 ppm

*
The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas.

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ESR-A1DP-COHS, H2S Detection
Table 25: Interference Chart for ESR-A1DP-COHS, H2S Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Acetone CH3COCH3 0.538 vol% -0.1 ppm

Acetylene C2H2 99.6 ppm -0.1 ppm

Ammonia NH3 250 ppm -0.1 ppm

Arsine AsH3 1.1 ppm 0.5 ppm

Benzene C6H6 0.3 vol% -0.1 ppm

Carbon Dioxide CO2 100 vol% -0.1 ppm

Carbon Monoxide CO 1000 ppm 2.6 ppm

Chlorine Cl2 0.8 ppm -0.1 ppm

Cyclopentane C5H10 0.35 vol% -0.1 ppm

Diborane B2H6 5.25 ppm 0.2 ppm

Ethane C2H6 0.75 vol% 0.0 ppm

Ethanol CH3CH2OH 0.825 vol% 0.5 ppm

Ethyl Acetate CH3COOH2CH3 0.525 vol% -0.1 ppm

Fluorine F2 1.6 ppm -0.1 ppm

Gelmane GeH4 10.2 ppm 0.3 ppm

Hydrogen H2 2000 ppm 1.3 ppm

Hydrogen Chloride HCl 11.7 ppm -0.2 ppm

Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 1.8 ppm 0.0 ppm

Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 6 ppm 0.0 ppm

Hydrogen Selenide H2Se 1 ppm 0.3 ppm

Isobutane C4H10 0.45 vol% -0.1 ppm

Isobuten CH2CH(CH3)2 1000 ppm 0.1 ppm

Isopropyl Alcohol CH3C(OH)CH3 0.5 vol% 0.0 ppm

Methane CH4 1.25 vol% -0.1 ppm

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 Table 25: Interference Chart for ESR-A1DP-COHS, H2S Detection

Chemical Indication
Gas Concentration
Formula Value
Methanol CH3OH 1.375 vol% 0.5 ppm

Methylmercaptan CH3SH 5 ppm 4.1 ppm

Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 0.45 vol% 0.3 ppm

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone C6H12O 0.3 vol% -0.1 ppm

Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 0.425 vol% -0.1 ppm

n-Heptane CH3(CH2)5CH3 0.275 vol% -0.1 ppm

n-Hexane CH3(CH2)4CH3 0.3 vol% -0.1 ppm

Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 50.5 ppm -4.6 ppm

Nitrogen Monoxide NO 99.2 ppm 6.0 ppm

Nonane CH3(CH2)7CH3 0.175 vol% 0.2 ppm

Ozone O3 1.8 ppm -0.1 ppm

Phosphine PH3 2.5 ppm 1.5 ppm

Propane C3H8 0.5 vol% -0.1 ppm

Propylene C3H6 0.5 vol% -0.1 ppm

Silane SiH4 29.9 ppm 0.6 ppm

Sulfur Dioxide SO2 30 ppm -0.1 ppm

Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O 0.5 vol% 0.1 ppm

Toluene C6H5CH3 0.3 vol% -0.1 ppm

Xylene C6H5(CH3)2 0.25 vol% -0.1 ppm

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Product Warranty
RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in
materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from the date of shipment from
RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at
our option, free of charge. Parts must be returned to RKI Instruments, Inc. for repair or
replacement. This warranty does not apply to those items which by their nature are subject to
deterioration or consumption in normal service, and which must be cleaned, repaired or replaced
on a routine basis. Examples of such items are:
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• Batteries
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Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or repair
procedures not in accordance with instruction manual. This warranty indicates the full extend of
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transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
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PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users only by authorized distributors, dealers
and representatives as appointed by RKI Instruments, Inc.
We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the operation of this gas
monitor and our warranty is limited to the replacement of parts or our complete goods. Warranty
covers parts and labor performed at RKI Instruments, Inc. only, and does not cover field labor or
shipment of parts back to RKI.

GX-Force Operator’s Manual • 163

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II 1 G Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga (with catalytic gas sensor) -20䉝䍸Ta 䍸

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II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (without catalytic gas sensor) -20䉝䍸Ta 䍸
+60䉝

Alternative Marking: -

Place: Tokyo, Japan

Date: May. 24, 2024 Takakura Toshiyuki

General manager
Quality Control Center

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Safety information

Observe the following points to ensure performance as an explosion-proof product:

Overview
GX-Force is a suction type portable gas monitor which can measure up to 4 gases using 3
sensors.
GX-Force measure the combustible gases (LEL), oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and
carbon monoxide (CO).
Display measurement results on an LCD and issue gas alarms (via LED and buzzer) as
needed.

Power sources
The GX-Force draws power from an integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery that is not
user-replaceable.
A dedicated AC adapter is used for recharging the Li-ion battery.

Specification for safety

Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga (with combustible gas sensor NCR-6309)
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (without combustible gas sensor NCR-6309)

II 1 G Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga (with combustible gas sensor NCR-6309)

II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (without combustible gas sensor NCR-6309)

㺃Ambient temperature range for use: -20°C to +60°C

㺃Ambient temperature range during battery charging: +10°C to +40°C

Electrical data
͌ BP-Force is specified for chargeable lithium-ion batteries.
͌ Uses one PANASONIC NCR18650GA battery.
͌ The battery should be charged with the dedicated AC adapter or by power
from IEC60950-certified SELV power source, or IEC62368-1-certified ES1
power source.
The maximum voltage from the charger shall not exceed 6.0Vdc.
͌ It is also possible to perform USB data communication with a PC that meets
the above requirements.
͌ Batteries should only be charged in non-hazardous locations.

Certificate numbers
͌ IECEx Certificate: IECEx DEK 24.0016X
͌ ATEX Certificate: DEKRA 24ATEX0018X

List of standards
͌ IEC 60079-0:2017 ͌ EN IEC 60079-0:2018
͌ IEC 60079-1:2014-06 ͌ EN60079-1:2014
͌ IEC 60079-11:2011 ͌ EN60079-11:2012

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 Use/ Maintenance/ Adjustment

WARNINGS

͌ Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the instrument.

͌ The combustible gas sensor NCR-6309, to measure LEL, is the only part of this Gas
Monitor system with flame - proof construction.
͌ This product is an explosion-proof product and is not to be disassembled or modified
with the exception of specified parts.
͌ NCR-6309 must not be exposed to ultraviolet light.
͌ This product integrates a sensor having flameproof construction.
͌ If assembly is not performed as specified, explosion protection performance will be
compromised. When replacing the sensor and filter, properly install genuine parts and
torque to specification.
͌ Do not replace sensor or filter in a hazardous location.
͌ If the enclosure is damaged it shall be repaired before further use.
͌ The Sensor shall not be exposed to ultraviolet light or used in equipment in which it is
not fully enclosed.
͌ Do not charge in a hazardous location.
͌ Do not charge the unit with a non-genuine charger.
͌ When connecting to a PC via USB, the PC must be charged by IEC60950-certified
SELV power source, or IEC62368-1-certified ES1 power source. The maximum
voltage from the PC shall not exceed 6.0Vdc.
͌ The re-adjustment and parts replacement etc including the gas calibration shall be
contacted to our nearest agent or RIKEN KEIKI Co., Ltd.
͌ When using the product in hazardous areas, take the following precautions to
safeguard against static electricity hazards:
1. Wear anti-static clothing and conductive shoes (anti-static work shoes).
2. When using the product indoors, stand on a conductive work floor
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