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1. 1 10 1 1 000 0 001 1 10 10 000 0 01 10 100 100 000 01 100 1000 1 000 000 1 1000 ppm Vol CH in 1m air 1 0 0001 1cm 10 0 001 10 cm 100 0 01 100 cm 1 000 0 1 1dm 10 000 1 10 dm 100 000 10 100 dm 1 000 000 100 im G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Operation elements GPL 3000 Ex Sensor head gt ve Swan neck Low Batt LED Gas concentration PT On Off switch LEDs Readiness LED Zeropoint key Battery _ 5 compartment on the backside G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Gas Sensor The sensor head contains a sensitive gas sensor designed and calibrated for methane The sensor will also react to other gases such as propane hydrogen and gasoline vapours The sensor is sensible to dirt and moisture Avoid exposing the sensor to dirt or moisture Never stick the sensor head into the soil or into a liquid Gas sensors which are stored over a longer period of time loose their functioning point This is due to pollution binding of oxygen on the sensor surface and can not be avoided with putting them to work For this reason it is advised to put the instrument to work regularly every 2 to 3 days and let it run for about 15 minutes This way you don t risk having to wait when you want to use the instrument A measurement signal indi2. User manual G SCH UTZ MESSTECHNIK Supply GPL 3000 plastic carrying case 2 AA batteries operation manual and certificate Service Sch tz GmbH Messtechnik Im Dornschlag 6 D 77933 Lahr Schwarzwald Tel 49 0 7821 3280 100 Fax 49 0 7821 3280 222 e mail info schuetz messtechnik de International Service please visit http www schuetz messtechnik de 20 MESSTECHNIK G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual Test Report AINHD3ILSSIN ZLQH2S y einjeufis ajep uonejuauin2op MO Kejdsip 9037 THO 10A se Guunseau 7037 vHo wdd 000 seb Guunseaw 0037 THO wdd 001 seb GBuunseaw 1031 THO wdd 0 se Guunseau Buiusej ou 112 6148444011648 jenqoe yabiey slonuop yo peau Josuas yo 1284 uews yo Aiayeq jo uonipuo2 yo auo yo 031 yo uidinba jo 40110402 631100 jenqoe 180161 juauidinba jo uonipuop aueyjaw seb Guunseaw 19quinu jeuas 000 149 104 1090J01d 158 yaam yaam yaam yaam yaam yaam yaam yaam 999 31949 TE VE Sc vz N N 9 S LA El N G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Notes G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Sch tz GmbH Messtechnik Im Dornschlag 6 77933 Lahr Tel 49 0 7821 3280 100 Fax 49 0 7821 3280 222 Skype schuetzmesstechnik e mai
3. eov wd ww e N GPL 3000 amp ae gas detector SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK GPL 3000 User manual G SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK Table of contents Application u einen einge 4 Unit ppm VOL Y zouaven as verse ee ee baina rise id 5 Operation elements GPL 3000 O ss qu an nm S 6 Gas SENSON 2 Tu 7 Measurement range a een 8 LED al uuu sa ala 8 Turning on the GPL 3000 E iii iii 9 PA 011 ole aL EN 9 Special functions a u u uN S neren enneerenenanneereevennseerenenanneerenennennnnennnnennn 10 Energy supply u ua usa nc tiara idad ba a 11 Practical MINS star alias 12 Declaration of conformity 14 Inspection sh amp et sert nase 15 Terms Obs ia 15 Maintenance iii aia 15 Waranty OPC s 15 Liability for function and damage es nn nnnnnnnennenenenennneenn nennen 16 ACCESSO OS raam tee ion ieena e aa 16 Control certification EC type examination certificate 17 Technical datas iia 20 HEE pe AA AA 22 o 23 GPL 3000 User manual G SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK Application The gas detector GPL 3000 amp is designed to search for and locate gas leaks in pipes in interior and exterior areas The GPL 3000 is the result of our many years of experience combined with the newest technology Thanks to the very simple operation of the GPL 3
4. used in zones 1 and 2 as well as gas groups IIA IIB and IIC which are potentially explosive due to combustible substances in temperature classes T1 to T3 3 According to RL 94 9 EC ATEX 95 Appendix I The P Pen respectively VR Pen respectively HP Pen pressure measuring device with the type of protection Ex ib is a device of equipment group 11 category 2G which according to RL 99 92 EC ATEX 137 can be used in zones 1 and 2 as well as gas groups IIA IIB and IIC which are potentially explosive due to combustible substances in temperature classes T1 to T3 Page 2 3 SEV Verband f r Elektro Energie und Informationstechnik Luppmenstrasse 1 Tel 41 044 956 11 11 SEV Association pour electrotechnique les technologies de l enegie et de l information CH 8320 Fehraltorf Fax 41 0 44 956 11 22 SEV Associazione per elettrotecnica la tecnica energetica e l informatica info electrosuisse ch SEV Association forElectrical Engineering Power and Information Technologies www electrosuisse ch 247 2 GPL 3000 User manual 16 17 18 SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK electrosuisse gt Appendix to EC Type Examination Certificate SEV 04 ATEX 0143 4 The permissible ambient temperature range is 20 C to 40 C 5 Only the batteries in the specified ratings shall be used 6 Warning information Applies only to the equipment GasPen2 Cleaning only with a moist towel 7 For use installation the requirements of EN 6007
5. 000 E anybody may locate gas leaks without special instruction The size and design of the GPL 3000 E make it the ideal instrument for fitters and emergency repair teams The movable sensor head permits measurement in places difficult to reach Unless mentioned otherwise the following units refer to methane CH Liquefied petroleum gas usually consists of more than 90 methane Please take in account the corresponding explosion proof class see the Declaration of conformity the admitted areas of measurement and gas to measure The following application fields can be covered with the GPL 3000 9 Gas type Ignition temperature Temperature class in C Gas group Acetone 535 T1 NA Ethane 515 T1 IA Methane 537 T1 1A Propane 470 T1 IA Hydrogen 560 71 IIC see EN 61779 Table A 1 A IMPORTANT Observe the yearly calibration cycle GPL 3000 User manual G SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK Unit ppm Vol The unit ppm refers to volume 1 ppm 1 cm 100 gas distributed in 1 m of surrounding air 10 ppm 10 cm 100 gas distributed in 1 m of surrounding air The unit Vol 0 1 Vol 1 dm 100 gas distributed in 1 m of surrounding air 1 Vol 10 dm gas distributed in 1 m of surrounding air Conversion factors dm cm m Litre 0 01 10 0 00001 1 100 0 1 100 0 0001
6. 9 14 must be observed Test Report 04 IK 0011 02 incl extension 01 to extension 05 Special requirements none Fundamental essential health and safety requirements Fulfilled by the standards applied Electrosuisse Certification Body ATEX Martin Pl ss Product Certification SEV Verband f r Elektro Energie und Informationstechnik SEV Association pour electrotechnique les technologies de l enegie et de l information SEV Associazione per elettrotecnica la tecnica energetica e l informatica SEV Association forElectrical Engineering Power and Information Technologies Fehraltorf 2010 01 08 Replaces certificates from 2006 10 30 Extension 5 Update of standards Page 3 3 Luppmenstrasse 1 CH 8320 Fehraltorf Tel 41 044 956 11 11 Fax 41 0 44 956 11 22 info electrosuisse ch www electrosuisse ch 18 G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Technical data Dimensions approx 25 x 45 x140mm Swan neck approx 180 mm Weight approx 190g including battery Ex proof see the Declaration of conformity Power supply 2 AA batteries Camelion Alkaline PLUS AA supplied Measurement range 10 ppm up to 1 Vol Resolution 5 stages Operation time min 10 hours The use of low quality batteries or accumulators drastically reduces the operation time Working temperature 0 C up to 40 C Storage temperature 10 C up to 50 C Manufacturer Sch tz GmbH Messtechnik GPL 3000
7. cates the end of the warm up time which may take up to 45 minutes To eliminate dust on or inside the sensor cover unscrew it and clean it with compressed air as shown in the following illustration Important Information off sensor element The sensor is highly corrosive environment to concentration of H2S hydrogen sulphide SO sulphur oxide Cl chlorine HCL hydrogen chloride This leading to corrosion or break of the wires or heater material Furthermore the sensor may not be detected with alkaline material salt water or water This determine very high drift performance of the sensor zero point stability Dampness sensor skills under effect of frost breaking and destroyed G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Measurement range The five gas concentration LEDs of the GPL 3000 Ex cover a measurement range of approx 10ppm up to approx 1Vol With increasing concentration the frequency of the acoustic signal increases until it emits a constant tone when reaching approx 1Vol When measuring keep in mind that methane is lighter than air causing it to rise Always measure above the pipe you are checking or above the suspected leak LED allocation The 5 LEDs are allocated to the following gas concentrations 1 0 Vol methane LED red 0 1 Vol methane LED red 100 ppm methane LED red 50 ppm methane LED yellow 10 ppm methane LED yellow If the instrument is factory calibrated for another gas t
8. he alarm sound is automatically activated Disconnect the confidence tone The confidence beep or readiness sound of the GPL 3000 amp is telling you that the instrument is turned on and ready to measure If you wish you can disconnect this confidence beep Keep the zero point key pressed for some time After a while approx 2 seconds the first red gas concentration LED will light up Now keep the zero point key pressed After another 2 seconds the second red gas concentration LED will light up Now release the zero point key the confidence beep is disabled To turn the confidence beep back on repeat the same procedure If you switch the GPL 3000 amp off using the On Off switch and then turn it on again the confidence beep is automatically activated G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Energy supply Please observe Batteries or accumulators may only be A changed outside of areas with potentially explosive atmosphere The GPL 3000 amp is energized by two AA R6 batteries You may use regular batteries or rechargeable accumulators To change the batteries open the battery compartment with the supplied Allen wrench The operation time is up to 10 hours When the Low Batt LED is lit it is indicating that the batteries are almost empty You should change them Please observe Only the batteries or accumulators indicated by the manufacturer may be used Using any other batteries
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10. nclude the following 126 ExiblICTI respectively 126 ExibdllCT3 respectively w2G ExiblcT3 Electrosuisse Fehraltorf 2010 01 08 Certification Body ATEX Replaces certificates from k 2006 10 30 3 c Extension 5 Update of standards Martin Pl ss Product Certification il Page 1 3 SEV Verband f r Elektro Energie und Informationstechnik Luppmenstrasse 1 Tel 41 0 44 956 11 11 SEV Association pour electrotechnique les technologies de l enegie et de l information CH 8320 Fehraitorf Fax 41 044 956 11 22 SEV Associazione per elettrotecnica la tecnica energetica e l informatica inte trosui h SEV Association forElectrical Engineering Power and Information Technologies www electrosuisse ch sia GPL 3000 User manual 13 14 SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK electrosuisse gt Appendix EC Type Examination Certificate SEV 04 ATEX 0143 15 Description ipment The devices described in the following basically have the same construction The Type GasPen2 GasPen light or GasPen digital gas detectors are universally applicable gas detectors used to detect points of gas leakage The sensor is designed as a semiconductor sensor that reacts to hydrocarbons The measuring signal is processed in the device and then displayed in various ways An acoustic signal is emitted according to the gas concentration The Type P Pen respectively VR Pen respectively HP Pen pressure measuring device is a universally applicable
11. or accumulators will void de explosion proof certification G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Practical hints Checking natural gas pipes Hereafter we describe the verification of natural gas mains Since the main component of natural gas is methane which is lighter than air the pipes shall be verified from above G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Checking propane pipes In contrast to methane propane is heavier than air For this reason measurement should be done from underneath as shown in the illustration in order to obtain the best measurement results G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Declaration of conformity Before using this instrument you must read these instructions carefully The instrument may only be used for the herein described purpose Any references to laws regulations and standards are based on German legislation The design and construction of this instrument in the version put in circulation by us complies with the EC Standard on electromagnetic compatibility EMC Name of instrument GPL 3000 amp Applicable EC standard EC Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EG Applied standards DIN EN 61000 6 3 Interfering transmissions in residential commercial small business areas DIN EN 61000 6 2 Resistance against interference in industrial areas DIN EN 60079 0 Electrical apparatus for potentially explo
12. pressure measuring device used for testing the pressure of gas lines compensating pressure controllers measuring flows using differential pressure and so on The sensor is designed as a resistance bridge circuit in silicon piezo resistive technology The measuring signal is processed in the device and then displayed on an LCD The batteries are stored in the battery compartment integrated into the device housing Ratings Power supply Supply from two rechargeable batteries of the following for GasPen2 type connected in series SANYO KR 1100AAU Ub 3 8 V Power supply Supply from two batteries respectively from two for GasPen light rechargeable batteries of the following type connected and GasPen digital in series and P Pen respectively CAMELION LR6 and SANYO KR 1100AAU VR Pen respectively U 3 Vv HP Pen as well em lt 3 Notes 1 According to RL 94 9 EC ATEX 95 Appendix 1 the GasPen2 respectively GasPen light respectively GasPen digital detector with the type of protection Ex ib is a device of equipment group Il category 2G which according to RL 99 92 EC ATEX 137 can be used in zones 1 and 2 as well as gas groups 11A IIB and IIC which are potentially explosive due to combustible substances in temperature class T1 2 According to RL 94 9 EC ATEX 95 Appendix I the GasPen2 gas detector with the type of protection Ex ib d is a device of equipment group 11 category 2G which according to RL 99 92 EC ATEX 137 can be
13. ser manual MESSTECHNIK Liability for function and damages The liability passes over to the owner or operator of the instrument in all cases in where maintenance or servicing is performed by unauthorized personnel or in case the instrument is not used for the purpose for which it was designed The sensor head should not come in touch with moisture or dirt since this would damage it In this case the warranty shall be void The instrument may not be used to evaluate a gas concentration as its sole function is to locate gas accumulations Accessories The following items can be ordered as accessories for the GPD 3000 Reference Designation 232 010 GasPen sensor protection cap Separator for sensor head 200 233 Battery AA R6 battery 1 5V 201 186 Extraction valve Extraction valve with test cap for GasPen 200 609 Aluminium can with calibration gas 1 Litre 1 Vol CH4 200 610 Aluminium can with calibration gas 1 Litre 12 bar 2 2 Vol CH4 GPL 3000 User manual G SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK Control certification EC type examination certificate 1 electro EC Type Examination Certificate 2 Equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Directive 94 9 EC 3 Examination Certificate Number SEV 04 ATEX 0143 4 Equipment Gas detector Type GasPen2 respectively GasPen light respectively GasPen digital Pressure measuring device Type P Pen respectively VR Pen respec
14. sive atmospheres general requirements DIN EN 60079 11 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres intrinsic safety i Ex proof x Area 1 2G Ex ib IIC T1 ATEX Nb SEV 04 ATEX 0143 Any unauthorised modification of the instrument invalidates this declaration Lahr 31 12 2005 Sch tz GmbH Messtechnik G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Inspection sheet For testing the function and display accuracy of GPD 3000 there is an inspection sheet available Please contact www schuetz messtechnik de on the internet Terms of use Please observe the operation manual For correct use of this instrument it is important to read the operating instructions The instrument may only be used for the described purposes As far as rules regulations laws or other legal provisions concerning the use of this instrument are mentioned they are based on German law This instrument complies with the European guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility EMC Maintenance Maintenance and repair work in this instrument may only be done by the manufacturer or his authorised technicians Principally only SCHUTZ MESSTECHNIK spare parts should be used Warranty The instrument has a 24 month warranty from the date of purchase In case of damaged screw fasteners the warranty is voided The warranty does not include wear and tear materials sensors and battery G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 U
15. tively HP Pen 5 Manufacturer Sch tz GmbH Messtechnik 6 Address Im Dornschlag 6 DE 77933 Lahr 7 The equipment and any acceptable variation thereto is specified in the schedule to this certificate and the documents therein referred to 8 Electrosuisse SEV as notified body No 1258 in accordance with article 9 of the Council Directive of the European Communities of 23 March 1994 94 9 EC certifies that this equipment has been found to comply with the essential health and safety requirements relating to the design and construction of equipment or protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres given in Annex 11 to the Directive The results of the examination are recorded in confidential report No 04 IK 0011 02 incl extension 01 to extension 05 9 Compliance with the essential health and safety requirements has been assured by compliance with EN 1127 1 2007 EN 60079 0 2006 EN 60079 1 2007 EN 60079 11 2007 10 If the sign X is placed after the certificate number it indicates that the equipment or protective system is subject to special conditions for safe use specified in the schedule to this certificate 11 This examination certificate relates only to design and construction of the specified equipment in accordance to the directive 94 9 EC Further requirements of this directive apply to the manufacturing process and the placing on the market of the equipment 12 The marking of the equipment shall i
16. ype the values refer to this gas G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Turning on the GPL 3000 Ex al As soon as you turn on the GPL 3000 using the On Off switch the warm up period starts The sensor requires this time to reach its operating readiness LED lights up Also in operation state a short signal will sound approx Zero point You may set the zero point manually by pressing the zero point key setting the present measured value as zero point gt If the GPL 3000 should measure a value below the current zero point the zero point will be updated automatically The readiness LED will signal this by every 10 seconds confidence beep indicating that the instrument is ready to measure temperature The warm up period ends when the Now you can begin measuring flashing The range which the GPL 3000 Ex accepts as zero point is limited Therefore you can not suppress a concentration of 1Vol by pressing the zero point key G SCHUTZ GPL 3000 User manual MESSTECHNIK Special functions Disconnect alarm tone Keep the zero point key pressed for some time After a while approx 2 seconds the first red gas concentration LED will light up Release the zero point key the alarm sound is disconnected To activate the alarm sound again repeat the procedure described above If you switch the GPL 3000 amp off using the On Off Switch and then turn it on again t
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