GX 6000 Manual

GX-6000
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0362

Revision: M
Released: 2/26/20
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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.
Periodic calibration and maintenance of the gas

monitor is essential for proper operation and correct
readings. Please calibrate and maintain this
instrument regularly! Frequency of calibration
depends upon the type of use you have and the sensor
types. Typical calibration frequencies for most
applications are between 1 and 3 months, but can be
required more often or less often based on your usage.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About the GX-6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Flashlight LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alarm LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Infrared Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Flow Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inlet Filter Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tapered Rubber Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rubber Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sample Hose and Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Screen Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Other Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VOC Zero Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
External Dilution Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DIN Rail Mounting Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3: Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning On the GX-6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Performing a Demand Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning Off the GX-6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Measuring Mode, Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Monitoring an Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Optional Sample Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Combustible Gas Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
VOC Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Oxygen Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Snap Log Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Measuring Mode, Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Responding to Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 4: Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Tips for Using Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
PID Gas Name Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Peak Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
STEL Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
TWA Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
View Alarm Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Time in Operation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Date/Time, Battery Voltage Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Log Time Remaining Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Clear Data Logging Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pump Off Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Select User ID Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Select Station ID Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Viewing Snap Logger Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Peak Bar Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Gas Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LCD Flip Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Combustible Sensor Protection Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
LCD Background Color Flip Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Language Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 5: Calibration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Calibration Supplies and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Entering Calibration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Calibrating Using the Auto Calibration Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting the Fresh Air Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Performing a Span Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Returning to Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Calibrating Using the Single Calibration Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting the Fresh Air Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Performing a Span Adjustment in Single Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Performing a Bump Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Chapter 6: User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Tips for Using User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Entering User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Setting the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Setting the Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Configuring the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Updating the Language Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Viewing the ROM/SUM of the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Turning the Password Function On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Exiting User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chapter 7: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Replacing or Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Replacing the Alkaline Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Replacing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Out of the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Replacing the Probe’s Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Replacing the H2S Scrubber Disk and the Charcoal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Replacing a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Replacing the Hydrophobic Filter and Wire Mesh Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
PID Sensor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cleaning the PID Sensor’s Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Replacing the PID Sensor’s Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Replacing the PID Sensor’s Electrode Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Chapter 8: General Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Appendix A: Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Entering Maintenance Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Using Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Setting the Date and Time (DATE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Setting the Date Format (DATE FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Performing a Calibration (GAS CALIBRATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Performing a Bump Test (BUMP TEST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Updating Calibration Settings (CAL SETTING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Updating Bump Test Settings (BUMP SETTING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Updating Alarm Parameters (ALARM SETTING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Turning the Pump On/Off Display On or Off (PUMP OFF DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Turning the User/Station ID Function On or Off (ID DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Updating the Backlight Time Setting (BACK LIGHT TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Updating the Language Setting (LANGUAGE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Updating the Lunch Break Setting (LUNCH BREAK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Updating the Auto Zero Setting (AUTO ZERO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Updating the Demand Zero Setting (DEMAND ZERO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Zero Follower Setting (ZERO FOLLOWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Zero Suppression Settings (ZERO SUPPRESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Updating the Autoranging Setting (IR AUTO RANGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Updating the Confirmation Alert Setting (CONFIRMATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Turning the Key Tone Noise On or Off (KEY TONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Turning Inert Mode On or Off (INERT MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Updating the Leak Check/Bar Hole Mode Setting (L./B. MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Setting the Bar Hole Measurement Time (BAR HOLE TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Updating the CO Display Setting (CO DISPLAY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Updating the Man Down Settings (MAN DOWN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Updating the Datalogging Parameters (LOG SETTING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Turning Sensor Life Warning On or Off (SEN LIFE ALERT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Adjusting the Low Flow Setpoint (FLOW ADJUST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Viewing the ROM/SUM of the Instrument (ROM/SUM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Turning the Password Function On or Off (PASSWORD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Restoring the Default Settings (RESTORE DEFAULT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Exiting Maintenance Mode (START MEASURE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Appendix B: Maintenance Mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Entering Maintenance Mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Tips for Using Maintenance Mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Changing the Gas Combination (GAS COMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Changing the Catalytic LEL Channel’s Target Gas (HC SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Changing the Streaming Setting (STREAMING MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Exiting Maintenance Mode 2 (ESCAPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Appendix C: Using the GX-6000 in Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Start Up, Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Turning On the GX-6000, Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Performing a Demand Zero, Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Leak Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Setting the Display Range Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Turning the Alarm On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Locating a Leak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Overscale Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Peak Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Snap Log Mode, Leak Check Mode Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Viewing Snap Log Data in Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Turning Off the GX-6000, Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Appendix D: Using the GX-6000 in Bar Hole Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Start Up, Bar Hole Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Turning on the GX-6000, Bar Hole Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment, Bar Hole Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Bar Hole Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Performing a Bar Hole Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Turning Off the GX-6000, Bar Hole Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Appendix E: Using the GX-6000 in Inert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Start Up and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Appendix F: ESS-03 Toxic Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Start Up and Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
ESS-03 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Calibrating the ESS-03 Sensor Using Auto Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Calibrating the ESS-03 Sensor Using Single Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
ESS-03 Bump Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Replacing the ESS-03 Sensor or Changing Sensor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Appendix G: IR Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
IR HC Target Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
IR CH4 Target Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
IR Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
CO2 Scrubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
IR HC Start Up and Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
0 - 100 %LEL/2.0 - 30.0 %vol Autoranging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
IR CH4 Start Up and Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
0 - 100 %LEL/5.0 - 100.0 %vol Autoranging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
IR CO2 Start Up and Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Performing a Demand Zero for Carbon Dioxide Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
IR Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
IR Bump Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Replacing an IR Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Appendix H: 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Sensor Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tube and Tube Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tube Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Benzene Select Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Viewing Benzene Select Mode Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Calibrating the 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Important Calibration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Performing an AUTO CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Performing a SINGLE CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Performing a TUBE CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Entering a CAL CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Replacing a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
PID Sensor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Replacing a Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Appendix I: 11.7 eV PID Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
11.7 eV PID Lamp Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Dehumidifier Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Turning off a GX-6000 with an 11.7 eV Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Calibrating the 11.7 eV PID Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Setting the Fresh Air Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Performing an AUTO CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Performing a SINGLE CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Replacing the Dehumidifier Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Replacing a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Replacing the PID Sensor’s Lamp and Electrode Stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Cleaning the 11.7 eV PID Sensor’s Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Parts List for 11.7 eV PID Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Appendix J: Creating a PID User List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Installing the PID Gas List Editor Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Connecting a GX-6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Editing the User List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

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. Not tested in oxygen enriched atmospheres (above
21%).
NOTE: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you refer to ISA-RP12.13, Part II-1987
or an equivalent international recommended practice for guidance in the use of
combustible gas detection instruments.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the GX-6000 gas monitor. This chapter also describes the
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the
specifications for the GX-6000.
About the GX-6000

Using an advanced detection system consisting of up to six gas sensors, the GX-6000
sample draw gas monitor is capable of detecting the presence of combustible gas, oxygen
(O2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and various other toxic gases
simultaneously. The GX-6000’s rugged, reliable, and easy-to-use design makes it ideally
suited for a wide range of applications, including sewage treatment plants, utility
manholes, tunnels, hazardous waste sites, power stations, petrochemical refineries, mines,
paper mills, drilling rigs, and fire fighting stations. The GX-6000 offers a full range of
features including:
• Simultaneous monitoring of one to six gases.
• Choice of three operating modes:
• Normal Mode for typical confined space or area monitoring. Normal Mode is the
standard factory setting.
• Bar Hole Mode for checking of bar holes when searching for underground gas
leaks
• Leak Check Mode for locating leaks in valves and piping
• Sample-drawing pump with up to 50 foot range
• 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
• Data logging functions (when used in Normal Mode)
• Alarm trend data (when used in Normal Mode)
• STEL and TWA (when used in Normal Mode) and over range alarms
• Peak readings (when used in Normal Mode)
• Built-in time function
• Lunch break feature
• RF shielded high impact plastic case
• CSA “C/US” classification for Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous
atmospheres
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WARNING: The Model GX-6000 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-6000, 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-6000 as described in this manual.
NOTE: ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS

INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR PERFORMANCE.
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Specifications
Table 1: Standard Sensor Specifications/Alarm Points
Combustible Oxygen (O2) Hydrogen Carbon VOCs, Isobutylene Calibration

Gas, Methane Sulfide Monoxide Standard**
(CH4) (H2S) (CO)
Low Range PID High Range PID
Calibration
Standard**
Detection 0 - 100 %LEL 0 - 40 0 - 100.0 0 - 500 0 - 50000 ppb 0 - 6000 ppm
Range volume% ppm ppm
Reading 1 %LEL 0.1 volume% 0.5 ppm 1 ppm • 0 - 5000: • 0 - 600 ppm:
Increment 1 ppb 0.1 ppm
• 5000 - 50000: • 600 - 6000 ppm: 1
10 ppb ppm
Alarm 1 10 %LEL* 19.5 5.0 ppm* 25 ppm* 5000 ppb* 400 ppm*
Factory Setting volume%,
decreasing*
Alarm 2 50 %LEL 23.5 30.0 ppm 50 ppm 10000 ppb 1000 ppm
Factory Setting volume%,
increasing
STEL Alarm n/a n/a 5.0 ppm 200 ppm n/a 60.0 ppm
TWA Alarm n/a n/a 1.0 ppm 25 ppm n/a 40.0 ppm
* When calibrating the GX-6000 with the Auto Calibration or the Single Calibration method, the calibration gas value must
be equal to or higher than the alarm 1 setting. See “Updating the Alarm Point Settings (ALARM POINTS)” on page 150 for
instructions to change the alarm points if necessary for the desired calibration gas value.
** Although calibrated to a specific gas, these sensors will respond to a variety of gases.
Table 2: GX-6000 Specifications
Sampling Sample Draw

Method
Response T90 Within 30 Seconds
Time
Display Graphics LCD Display
Operating -20°C to 50°C/Below 95% RH (Without Condensation)
Temperature
& Humidity

Indication Combustible Gas (LEL), Catalytic Type Sensor
Accuracy • -10°C to 40°C: 5% of full scale
• -20°C to 50°C: 6% of full scale
Oxygen
• ± 0.5% O2
Hydrogen Sulfide
• ± 5% of reading or ± 2 ppm H2S (whichever is greater)
Carbon Monoxide
• ± 5% of reading or ± 5 ppm CO (whichever is greater)
PID
• ± 10% of reading or ± 1 increment (whichever is greater)
Safety/ • ATEX: II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Regulatory Certificate Number Presafe 15ATEX6171
• IECEx: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Certificate Number PRE 15.0011
• CSA classified, “C/US”, as Intrinsically Safe. Exia. Class I, Groups A, B, C, & D.
Temperature Code T3A.
C US
186718
Power • Three AA size alkaline batteries
Supply OR
• One lithium ion battery pack
Continuous • Alkaline Batteries: 8 Hours (Non Alarm Operation, Fully Charged)
Operating • Li-ion Battery Pack: 14 Hours (Non Alarm Operation, Fully Charged)
Hours
@ 25 °C
Case High-impact Plastic, RF Shielded, Dust and Weather Proof
Included • Belt clip
Accessories • Rubber boot
• Wrist strap
• Tapered nozzle
• Screen protector
• 3 foot hose and probe
• VOC zero filter (included for instruments with a low range PID sensor, a 10.0 eV/
benzene PID sensor, an 11.7 eV PID sensor or any PID/IR CO2 combination)
• Dehumidifier filter (included for instruments with an 11.7 eV PID sensor)
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Chapter 1: Introduction • 13

Other • Alkaline Battery Pack
Accessories • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack
• 115 VAC Charger
• 12 VDC Charger
• Hose/Probes of Various Lengths, See “Chapter 8: General Parts List” on page 130.
• VOC Zero Filter (optional for instruments with a high range PID sensor)
• Dilution Fitting (1:1)
• DIN Rail Mounting Assembly (for mounting chargers to the wall)
• Product CD, includes Data Logger Management Program (Windows® 7, 8, and 10)
• IrDA/USB Cable for connecting to a computer when using the Data Logger
Management Program (not needed if computer has an infrared port)
Dimensions Approximately 200(H) x 68(W) x 52(D) mm (7.9”H x 2.7”W x 2.0”D)
and Weight Approximately 400 g (14 oz.)
About this Manual

Although the GX-6000 can support up to 6 sensors, this manual specifically describes an
instrument with the four standard sensors and a PID sensor. See the appendices for
descriptions of other sensors.
The GX-6000 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.

Chapter 2: Description
Overview
This chapter describes the GX-6000 instrument and accessories.
Instrument Description
The GX-6000 includes the case, LCD, control buttons, flashlight LED, alarm LEDs,
infrared communication port, buzzer, vibrator, printed circuit board, pump, flow chamber,
sensors, filters, inlet filter holder, and batteries.
Flashlight LED Inlet Filter

Holder
Alarm LEDs
RKI GX-6000
Flow
Chamber
LCD DISP RESE T
A IR
LO CK
S H IF T
Control Buttons (P ANIC )
P OW ER / E N TER
Infrared Battery
Communications Pack
Port
Figure 1: Component Location

Case
The GX-6000’s sturdy, high-impact plastic case is radio frequency (RF) resistant and is
suitable for use in many environmental conditions, indoors and out. The case is dust proof
and water resistant. A clear plastic window is located on the front of the case. The battery
pack and flow chamber are located on the back of the GX-6000. The inlet filter holder is
located on the top of the GX-6000 case.
LCD
A digital LCD (liquid crystal display) is visible through a clear plastic window in the top
case. The LCD simultaneously shows the gas reading for all installed sensors. The LCD
also shows information for each of the GX-6000’s operating modes.
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Control Buttons
Five control buttons are located below the LCD. They are, from left to right and top to
bottom, DISP/LOCK, ▲AIR, SHIFT ▼ (PANIC), POWER/ENTER, and RESET.
Table 3: GX-6000 Control Button Functions
Button Function(s)
DISP/LOCK • activates Display Mode

• enters instructions into the GX-6000’s microprocessor
• allows you to exit a menu without saving changes
• locks screen orientation in any mode if INVERSION SELECT is
set to ON
▲AIR • activates the demand zero function (adjusts the GX-6000’s fresh air
reading)
• enters instructions into the GX-6000’s microprocessor
• moves the cursor on the LCD up the screen
• increases the value of a parameter available for adjustment
• scrolls through parameter options
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) • enters instructions into the GX-6000’s microprocessor
• moves the cursor on the LCD down the screen
• decreases the value of a parameter available for adjustment
• scrolls through parameter options
• initiates a Panic alarm in any mode if PANIC is set to ON
POWER/ENTER • turns the GX-6000 on and off
• enters instructions, values, and settings into the GX-6000’s
microprocessor
RESET • silences and resets audible alarm if ALARM LATCHING is set to
LATCHING and ALARM SILENCE is set to ON
• turns the flashlight LED on and off
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 RESET button turns this LED on
and off.
Alarm LEDs
Five sets of red alarm LEDs (light emitting diodes) border the LCD. The alarm LEDs alert
you to gas, low battery, and failure alarms.
Infrared Communications Port
An infrared (IR) communications port is located on the front of the case, below the
POWER/ENTER button. The data transmitted through the port is in standard IrDA
protocol. A computer’s infrared port or an IrDA/USB cable connected to a USB port can
be used to download data saved by the GX-6000 to a computer using the GX-6000 Data
Logger Management Program. See the GX-6000 Data Logger Management Program
operator’s manual for data logging and downloading instructions.
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Buzzer
One solid-state electronic buzzer is located inside the case. Holes on the top front of the
case allow the sound to exit the case. The buzzer sounds for gas alarms, malfunctions, low
battery voltage, and as an indicator during use of the GX-6000’s many display and
adjustment options.
Vibrator
A vibrating motor inside the GX-6000 case vibrates for gas alarms, unit malfunctions, and
as an indicator during normal use of the various modes of the GX-6000.
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
The GX-6000 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-6000 draws the sample to the sensors. It can draw
sample from as far as 50 feet from the GX-6000. The pump is not user serviceable.
CAUTION: Sample hose lengths of more than 50 feet are not recommended for the
GX-6000 because of flow rate reduction.
Flow Chamber
The flow chamber is on the back of the GX-6000 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-6000 and routes flow from the pump to the sensors and to the exhaust port
(on the top of the GX-6000 case).
Sensors
The GX-6000 uses five sensors to monitor combustible gas, oxygen (O2), carbon
monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and isobutylene (IBL) simultaneously. The
sensors are located inside the GX-6000 and are held in their sockets by the flow chamber.
The sensors use different detection principles, as described below.
Combustible Gas Sensor
The % LEL sensor detects combustible gas in the % LEL range. It uses a catalytic element
for detection. The reaction of gas with oxygen on the catalyst causes a change in the
resistance of the element which affects the current flowing through it. The current is
amplified by the GX-6000’s circuitry, converted to a measurement of combustible gas
concentration, and displayed 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.
Oxygen Sensor
The O2 sensor is a galvanic type of sensor. A membrane covers the cell and allows gas to
diffuse into the cell at a rate proportional to the partial pressure of oxygen. The oxygen
reacts in the cell and produces a voltage proportional to the concentration of oxygen. The
voltage is measured by the GX-6000’s circuitry, converted to a measurement of gas
concentration, and displayed on the LCD.

CO and H2S Sensors
The 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 current is amplified by the
GX-6000’s circuitry, converted to a measurement of gas concentration, and displayed on
the LCD.
PID Sensor
Two types of PID sensors can be used with the GX-6000, a low range (higher sensitivity)
sensor and a high range (lower sensitivity) sensor (see Table 1 for specifications).
The PID sensor is a cylindrical sensor with a diffusion opening on the front and 3 pins on
the back. It is installed in a white housing that has three sockets on the bottom that mate
with the GX-6000 instrument. The PID sensor must always be installed in the first smart
sensor position which is located in the top left corner of the sensor block.
The standard calibration for a PID channel is to isobutylene. A PID channel can be factory
setup for and calibrated to other gases. Regardless of the calibration gas, the PID channel
will still detect and respond to a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Consult
RKI Instruments, Inc. for other available PID configurations and to specify the desired
PID configuration when a unit is ordered.
Dummy Sensors
Any unit that has less than 6 sensors will have a dummy sensor installed in one or more
unused sensor positions. Dummy sensors are factory installed. The flat top of the dummy
sensor should face up and the bottom hollow side should face down.
Filters
An H2S removal filter disk is placed into a recess in the sensor gasket over the %LEL
sensor. It prevents H2S in the ambient air from reaching the unit’s combustible gas sensor.
Removing H2S that is present in the monitored air prolongs the life of 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 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.
A charcoal filter is placed into a recess in the sensor gasket over the CO sensor. The
charcoal filter is black, has a woven texture, and is impregnated with an H2S absorbing
material. The CO sensor will respond if exposed to H2S and certain hydrocarbon gases.
The charcoal filter disk scrubs these gases 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.

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-6000’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.
Batteries
Three AA-size alkaline batteries or a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack (4.1 VDC)
power the GX-6000. Instrument run time is dependent upon battery type. At 25°C the
alkaline batteries last at least 8 hours and the lithium ion battery pack lasts at least 14
hours. The battery icon in the upper right of the LCD shows remaining battery life.
When the GX-6000 detects a low battery voltage, a low battery warning is activated.
When battery voltage is too low for Measuring Mode, the GX-6000 sounds a dead battery
alarm.
The alkaline batteries can be replaced by removing the battery cover on the back of the
case. The lithium ion pack can be replaced by removing the entire battery pack. The
battery pack release latch is located on the bottom of the instrument. When viewing the
instrument from the bottom with the LCD facing down, push the battery pack release latch
toward the right to release the pack.
The lithium ion battery pack can be recharged by placing the GX-6000 in its battery
charging station or by placing the battery pack in the charging station.
NOTE: Use of batteries or battery chargers not specified by RKI Instruments, Inc. will
compromise the CSA classification and may void the warranty. See pg.104.
WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be

changed or charged in an area known to be nonhazardous.
AVERTISSEMENT:Pour éviter l’inflammation d’une atmosphère dangereuse, les

batteries doivent uniquement être modifiés ou facturés dans une zone
connue comme non dangereuse.

Included Accessories
Included accessories consist of the tapered rubber nozzle, belt clip, rubber boot, wrist
strap, and the sample hose/probe.
Tapered Rubber Nozzle
A cone shaped 4 inch long rubber nozzle is included with the GX-6000 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
A belt clip can be mounted to the back of the case using 3 Phillips head screws. The belt
clip allows the GX-6000 to be securely attached to a belt.
Rubber Boot
A protective rubber boot can be installed over the GX-6000.
Wrist Strap
A wrist strap is included with the GX-6000 and can be attached to the right or left wrist
strap installation feature on the GX-6000 case.
Sample Hose and Probe
A 3 foot sample hose with an attached probe is standard with the GX-6000. When desired,
the rubber nozzle may be removed and the sample hose and probe may be connected to the
inlet fitting. Sample hose lengths are available from 3 feet to 50 feet (see pg.130). The
quick connect end of the sample hose connects to the inlet fitting of the GX-6000. The
probe is integral with the hose and connects to it with a tube fitting.
CAUTION: Sample hose lengths of more than 50 feet are not recommended for the GX-
6000 because of flow rate reduction.
The probe includes a replaceable particle filter and hydrophobic filter disk that prevent
particulates and water from entering the GX-6000’s flow system. See “Replacing the
Probe’s Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk” on page 112 for instructions to
replace the particle filter and hydrophobic filter disk.
Figure 2: Sample Hose and Probe

Screen Protector
The clear screen protector can be installed over the GX-6000’s LCD to prevent it from
getting scratched.
1 . Remove the GX-6000’s rubber boot.
2 . Orient the GX-6000 so that the LCD is as horizontal as possible.
3 . Clean the LCD with rubbing alcohol.
4 . Place 1 drop of water in the center of the LCD.
5 . Grasp the tab at the top of the screen protector’s backing and pull it away from the
screen protector.
6 . Use needle-nose pliers or tweezers to handle the screen protector.
7 . Align the top of the screen protector with the top of the “RKI GX-6000” logo.
8 . Press down on the center of the screen protector. Water should spread out along the
entire surface of the screen protector between the screen protector and the LCD.
Some of the water may come out the edges.
9 . If you are unhappy with the initial placement of the screen protector, lift the screen
protector up from a corner. Quickly rearrange the screen protector and set it back
down on the LCD.
10 . Use a small, stiff piece of plastic and, working your way out from center, remove any
air bubbles. The screen protector may shift during this process so be sure to hold it
securely with your other hand.
11 . Allow enough time for the water between the screen protector and the LCD to dry
before handling the GX-6000.
12 . Reinstall the rubber boot.
Other Accessories
Several other accessories are available for the GX-6000. This section describes the VOC
zero filter, the dilution fitting, and the DIN rail. Detailed instructions regarding the use of
the dilution fitting are included in other parts of this manual. Data logging accessories are
briefly described in “Data Logging” on page 45.
VOC Zero Filter
A VOC zero filter is included as standard with GX-6000s that include:
• Low range PID sensor (PID-001L)
• 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor (PID-003L)
• 11.7 eV PID sensor (PID-004)
• Any PID sensor and any CO2 sensor
The VOC zero filter scrubs out low levels of VOC gases using charcoal. Use the VOC
zero filter when:
• Performing an air adjust on a PID sensor in an area that may have a low-level VOC
background.
• Performing an air adjust on a PID/CO2 instrument (in combination with a CO2
scrubber).

The filter comes with a tubing stub and plug on each end. Both plugs must be removed
before using the filter and must be reinstalled for storage. The filter does not have a
preferred flow direction.
When used with a CO2 scrubber, the VOC zero filter gets connected to the instrument and
the CO2 scrubber gets connected to the VOC zero filter. See “Performing a Demand Zero
for Instruments with a Carbon Dioxide Sensor and a PID Sensor” on page 209 for more
instructions.
Filter
Tubing Stub Tubing Stub
Plug Plug
To GX-6000
Figure 3: VOC Zero Filter

External Dilution Fitting
A 1:1 external dilution fitting is available for the GX-6000. It is designed to mate with the
inlet fitting and accept the 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 or of gases that are easily absorbed
such as Cl2 or SO2.
Figure 4: 1:1 Dilution Fitting

DIN Rail Mounting Assembly
Two different DIN rail mounting assemblies are available for the GX-6000’s charger. Each
assembly has two end clamps but one assembly is long enough to accommodate 1 charger
and the other assembly is long enough to accommodate 4 chargers.
Use #10 Screws to Mount
1.38"
4" for 1-Charger Model

14" for 4-Charger Model
Figure 5: DIN Rail Dimensions

1. Use #10 screws to mount the DIN rail to the wall.
2. Install the charger(s) on the DIN rail. Seat the top of the DIN rail in the top slot on
the back of the charger. Press the bottom of the charger toward the DIN rail until it
locks into place.
Charger
DIN Rail
Figure 6: Installing a Charger on the DIN Rail

3. Slide the charger(s) along the DIN rail into the desired position.
4. Install the end clamps on the left and right side of the charger or bank of chargers to
prevent sliding.
DIN Rail
Clamp
Figure 7: Clamp Installation

Figure 8: 1-Charger Installation
Figure 9: 4-Charger Installation

5. To remove any charger(s) from the DIN rail:
a. Remove the clamps by pushing on the bottom of the clamp and pulling on the top
of the clamp.
b. Slide the charger(s) off the DIN rail.
Figure 10: Charger Removal

Chapter 3: Operation
Overview
This chapter explains how to use the GX-6000 to perform confined space entry
monitoring or general area monitoring in Normal Mode.
The GX-6000 can also operate in Leak Check Mode and Bar Hole Mode. See pg.170 for
Leak Check Mode instructions. See pg.180 for Bar Hole Mode instructions.
Start Up
This section explains how to start up the GX-6000, get it ready for operation, and turn it
off.
NOTE: The screens illustrated in this section are for a standard 4-gas + high range PID
unit. The screens displayed by your GX-6000 may be slightly different.
Turning On the GX-6000

To illustrate certain functions, the following description of the GX-6000 start up sequence
assumes that the following menu items in Maintenance Mode are turned on: LUNCH
BREAK, CAL REMINDER, BUMP REMINDER, and ID DISPLAY. If any of these
items are turned off, then the corresponding screens will not appear.
The GX-6000 may be used with a sample hose and probe or with the tapered rubber
nozzle. Determine which configuration works best for your application.
NOTE: When the sample hose is not being used, its outgassing characteristics may
result in a small buildup of gas to which the PID sensor will respond. If a
sample hose has been sitting unused for a period of time, when that sample hose
is connected to a GX-6000, the PID channel may temporarily show a reading.
The reading will return to a fresh air reading after all of the built up gas has
been drawn out of the sample hose.
1. Connect the tapered rubber nozzle or the sample hose and probe to the GX-6000’s
quick connect inlet fitting.
2. Press and briefly hold down the POWER/ENTER button. Release the button when
you hear a beep.
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3. If LUNCH BREAK is turned on (see “Updating the Lunch Break Setting (LUNCH
BREAK)” on page 153), the Lunch Break Screen appears. The unit counts down
from 5 seconds at the top of the screen.
4:07
LUNCH BREAK
5 SEC
YES:ENTER
NO:DISP
• To continue accumulating peak and time-weighted average (TWA) readings from

the last time the GX-6000 was used, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button before the countdown reaches 0 or allow the countdown to reach 0. If you
do not press the POWER/ENTER button within the 5 second countdown, the
GX-6000 automatically resumes accumulating the peak and TWA readings. The
GX-6000 will also continue to keep track of operating time including the
operating time from the last time the GX-6000 was used. See “Time in Operation
Screen” on page 54 for more information about how the GX-6000 tracks the
operating time. The short-term exposure limit (STEL) reading is reset each time
the GX-6000 is turned on.
• To reset the accumulation of these measurements, press and release the DISP/
LOCK button before the countdown reaches 0.
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4. If CAL REMINDER is set to ON (factory setting) and a calibration is due, the
screen that appears next depends on how CAL EXPRD is set in Maintenance
Mode (see pg.143). 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 EXPRD set to CONFIRM CAL EXPRD set to CAL EXPRD set to
TO USE (factory setting) CANNOT USE NO EFFECT
LCD
4:07 4:07 4:07
CAL DATE PAST CAL DATE PAST CAL DATE PAST
CONFIRM TO USE CANNOT USE NO EFFECT
CAL MODE : ENTER CAL MODE : ENTER CAL MODE : ENTER

NO : RESET
Sound Buzzer sounds double pulsing tone Buzzer sounds double pulsing None
tone
Action • Option A, Perform calibration: The GX-6000 cannot be used until • Option A, Perform calibration:
Press and release POWER/ a successful calibration is per- To perform a calibration, press
ENTER to perform a calibra- formed. Press and release and release POWER/ENTER.
tion. The GX-6000 takes you POWER/ENTER to perform a cal- The instrument takes you
straight to the 4-gas Gas Select ibration. The instrument takes you straight to the 4-gas Gas Select
Screen in Calibration Mode’s straight to the 4-gas Gas Select Screen in Calibration Mode’s
AUTO CAL\GAS SELECT Screen in Calibration Mode’s AUTO CAL\GAS SELECT
menu. See pg.68 for calibration AUTO CAL\GAS SELECT menu. menu.
instructions. Even if the User password func- • Option B, Bypass message: To
If the calibration is successful, tion has been turned on, no pass- continue without performing a
the screen above will not appear word is required to perform a calibration, wait a few seconds
again until the unit is due for calibration. for the instrument to continue
calibration. If the calibration is with its startup sequence.
not successful, the screen above If you don’t press POWER/
will again appear in the startup ENTER, the instrument automati-
sequence. cally goes to the 4-gas Gas Select
• Option B, Bypass message: To Screen after 6 seconds. See pg.68
continue without performing a for calibration instructions.
calibration, press and release
RESET. If the calibration is successful, the
screen above will not appear again
until the unit is due for calibration.
If the calibration is not successful,
the screen above will again appear
in the startup sequence.

5. If BUMP REMINDER is set to ON (factory setting is OFF) and a bump test is
due, the screen that appears next depends on how BUMP EXPRD is set in
Maintenance Mode (see pg.148). 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.
BUMP EXPRD set to CON- BUMP EXPRD set to BUMP EXPRD set to
FIRM TO USE (factory setting) CANNOT USE NO EFFECT
LCD
4:07 4:07 4:07
BUMP DATE PAST BUMP DATE PAST BUMP DATE PAST
CONFIRM TO USE CANNOT USE NO EFFECT
CAL MODE : ENTER CAL MODE : ENTER CAL MODE : ENTER

NO : RESET
Sound Buzzer sounds double pulsing Buzzer sounds double pulsing tone None
tone
Action • Option A, Perform bump test: The GX-6000 cannot be used until • Option A, Perform bump test:
Press and release POWER/ a successful bump test has been To perform a bump test, press
ENTER to perform a bump performed. Press and release and release POWER/ENTER.
test. The instrument takes you POWER/ENTER to perform a The instrument takes you
straight to the 4-gas Gas Select bump test. The instrument takes straight to the 4-gas Gas Select
Screen in Calibration Mode’s you straight to the 4-gas Gas Select Screen in Calibration
BUMP TEST menu. See pg.89 Screen in Calibration Mode’s Mode’s BUMP menu.
for bump test instructions. BUMP TEST menu. If you don’t • Option B, Bypass message: To
If the bump test is successful, press POWER/ENTER, the instru- continue without performing a
the screen above will not ment automatically goes to the 4- bump test, wait a few seconds
appear again until the unit is gas Gas Select Screen after 6 sec- for the instrument to continue
due for bump testing. If the onds. See pg.89 for bump test with its startup sequence.
bump test is not successful, the instructions.
screen above will again appear
in the startup sequence. If the bump test is successful, the
• Option B, Bypass message: To screen above will not appear again
continue without performing a until the unit is due for bump test-
bump test, press and release ing. If the bump test is not success-
RESET. ful, the screen above will again
appear in the startup sequence.

6. The Date/Time Screen appears for a few seconds.
4:07
DATE
4/ 1/15
DD/MM/YYYY
4:07
7. The Battery Voltage Screen appears for a few seconds.

4:07
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
4.5V
BATTERY TYPE
ALKALINE
LATCHING
8. The Active Gases Screen appears for a few seconds indicating which channels are
active and their target gas.
GAS GAS
SMART 1
CH4
%LEL
O2% Isobutylene
H2Sppm CO
ppm
P 10.6 eV
VOC
ppm

9. The full scale values and the gas alarm setpoints are displayed by five screens in
sequence: the Full Scale Screen, the Low Alarm Screen, High Alarm Screen, STEL
Alarm Screen, and TWA Alarm Screen. Each screen remains on the LCD for three
seconds.
F.S. AL1
CH4 O2 CH4 O2
100
%LEL
40.0% 10
%LEL
19.5%
H2S CO H2S CO
100.0
ppm
500
ppm
5.0
ppm
25
ppm
VOC P VOC P
6000
ppm
400.0
ppm
AL2 STEL TWA

CH4 O2
50
%LEL
23.5%
H2S CO H2S CO H2S CO
30.0
ppm
50
ppm
1.0
ppm
25
ppm
5.0
ppm
200
ppm
VOC P VOC P VOC P
1000
ppm
60.0
ppm
40.0
ppm
10 . If ID DISPLAY is set to ON (see “Turning the User/Station ID Function On or Off

(ID DISPLAY)” on page 152), the User ID Screen appears for a few seconds,
followed by the Station ID Screen.
4:07 4:07
USER ID STATION ID
KIMBERLY TANK 5
If ID DISPLAY is set to OFF, these screens will not appear.

11 . If the GX-6000 experiences a sensor failure during start up, a screen indicating
which sensor failed appears and the buzzer sounds a double pulsing tone once per
second. In the example below, the CH4 sensor has failed.
SENSOR
CH4
FAIL
%LEL
If you wish to continue, press and release the RESET button to acknowledge the
failure. The gas reading for the failed sensor will be replaced by “- - - -”. Replace the
failed sensor as soon as possible.
12 . The GX-6000 is now monitoring for gas in Measuring Mode. The Measuring Mode
Screen appears displaying the current gas reading for each target gas.
If you have 2 PID sensors installed, they might both be displayed as “VOC”. The
channel that appears first is based on the following sensor priority.
High Priority 10.6 eV low range PID

10.0 eV/benzene PID
11.7 eV PID
Low Priority 10.6 eV high range PID
4:07
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm ppm
0
VOC
0
ppm

Performing a Demand Zero
Before using the GX-6000, it is recommended to set the fresh air readings for the target
gases by performing a demand zero. This will set the CH4, H2S, CO, and PID channels to
zero and the OXY 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-6000”.
3 . If you suspect any low-level VOC background in the area, you will need to use the
VOC zero filter.
NOTE: If you have both a PID and a CO2 sensor installed, you will need to follow the
directions on pg.209 instead of following the directions shown below.
a. Remove the plug from each end of the VOC zero filter.
b. Attach the VOC zero filter to the inlet fitting or probe. The filter does not have a
c. Let the instrument draw through the VOC zero filter for 1 minute before
continuing.
4. Press and hold the ▲AIR button. The LCD prompts you to continue holding the
▲AIR button and the buzzer will pulse while you hold the button.
5. Continue to hold the ▲AIR button until the LCD prompts you to release it. The GX-
6000 will set the fresh air reading for all channels. Start up is complete and the unit is
now ready for monitoring.
6. If the VOC zero filter was used, remove the filter from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting or
probe. Reinstall the plugs on each end of the filter.
Turning Off the GX-6000
1. Press and hold the POWER/ENTER 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.

Measuring Mode, Normal Operation
When the GX-6000 completes its startup sequence, it is in Measuring Mode. In Measuring
Mode the GX-6000 continuously monitors the sampled atmosphere and displays the gas
concentrations present for its target gases.
If a sensor is in a sensor life warning condition, the gas name flashes. A sensor life
warning indicates that the sensor is nearing the end of its useful life.
In a low-light environment, press and release any button to turn on the display backlight.
See pg.152 to program backlight duration.
If CONFIRMATION is set to ON in the Maintenance Mode menu (see pg.155), the GX-
6000 beeps periodically to confirm that it’s operating.
Monitoring an Area
1. Start up the GX-6000 as described above in “Start Up” on page 25. It is now in
Measuring Mode.
4:07
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
VOC
0
ppm
2. Take the GX-6000 to the monitoring area.

Put the probe tip in the area to be monitored.
NOTE: If the particle filter or hydrophobic filter become dirty or clogged, replace them.
If water enters the probe, dry out or replace the particle filter (if installed) and
shake any water out of the probe and off of the hydrophobic filter. If you notice
that water has entered the flow system through the probe, replace the probe’s
hydrophobic filter. See pg.112 for instructions to replace the particle filter and
the hydrophobic filter.
3. Wait 10 - 15 seconds and observe the display for gas readings. If a reading is
observed, allow the reading to stabilize to determine the gas concentrations present.
NOTE: Response time increases with the length of the sample hose. Long sample hoses
will require more time to show a response at the GX-6000. The maximum
sample hose length recommended for the GX-6000 is 50 feet. Consult RKI
Instruments, Inc. for longer sample hose lengths.
4. If a gas alarm occurs, take appropriate action. See pg.41.

Using Optional Sample Hoses
The standard sample hose for the GX-6000 is 3 feet long. Optional samples hoses and
probes with longer hoses are available from 5 - 50 feet in 5 foot increments (see pg.130).
If you are considering using a hose and probe with a longer hose, keep in mind that a
longer hose will increase the GX-6000’s response time and the flowrate may decrease
close to the low flow alarm point.
CAUTION: Sample hose lengths of more than 50 feet are not recommended for the GX-
6000 because of flow rate reduction and increased response time. Consult
RKI Instruments, Inc. for hose lengths longer than 50 feet.
The chart below illustrates how response time is affected by the sample hose length.
Table 4: GX-6000 Response Time vs. Sample Hose Length
Typical Time to 90% of

Hose Used
Response (T90)
Probe & 3 Foot Hose (standard) 10 seconds

Probe & 10 Foot Hose 15 seconds
Combustible Gas Detection

There are three issues to keep in mind when monitoring for combustible gas.
• The catalytic combustible sensor will respond to any combustible gas. The standard
calibration gas for the GX-6000 catalytic combustible channel is methane (CH4). If the
instrument is calibrated to a different combustible gas, such as hexane or propane, the
gas name for the catalytic combustible channel will reflect the target gas.
The table below lists the conversion factors for several hydrocarbon gases if the GX-
6000 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 pentane and the display reads 10%
LEL for the catalytic combustible channel, you actually have 10% LEL x 1.56 = 15.6%
LEL pentane present.

Table 5: LEL Hydrocarbon Conversions
LEL Conversion LEL Conversion Factor

Gas Gas
Factor (CH4 Cal.) (CH4 Cal.)
Acetone 1.79 Iso Butane 1.47

Acetylene 1.92 MEK 2.27
Benzene 2.00 Methane 1.00
Ethane 1.09 Methanol 1.92
Ethanol 2.50 Pentane 1.56
Ethylene 1.06 Propane 1.35
Heptane 2.50 Propylene 1.32
Hexane 2.08 Toluene 3.13
Hydrogen 1.25 Xylene 4.27
IPA 2.78
• The GX-6000 provides the catalytic combustible sensor with some protection against
exposure to high levels of combustible gas which can damage the sensor. It does this
by turning off the combustible sensor power temporarily when it determines that an
over scale (more than 100 %LEL) concentration of combustible gas is present that
may damage the sensor. Nevertheless, concentrations of combustible gas of more than
100 %LEL can still affect the zero level or calibration of the combustible sensor if the
concentration is high enough.
CAUTION: Do not expose the catalytic combustible 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 catalytic
combustible channel followed by a declining or erratic reading may
indicate a gas concentration above the LEL which may be hazardous.
• Some gases such as silicone vapors, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and sulphur

compounds can contaminate the detection elements inside the combustible sensor
damaging the sensor and result in reduced response to combustible gas. Make every
effort to avoid these gases.

VOC Detection
When monitoring for VOCs using the PID sensor, keep the following in mind:
• Regardless of what gas the PID sensor is calibrated to (factory calibration is to
isobutylene), the PID sensor will still detect and respond to a variety of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs).
• The PID channel will indicate an upscale reading if one of a variety of combustible
gases is present. If %LEL concentrations of one of these combustible gases is present,
the PID channel may indicate an overscale reading.
• If concentrations of methane greater than 10% LEL are present in the monitoring
environment, the PID channel’s reading will be suppressed.
• The PID sensor will also respond to H2S and NH3, so if H2S or NH3 is present, the
PID channel may indicate an upscale reading depending on the concentration present.
• If your instrument has both a low range PID sensor and a high range PID sensor
installed and if you are monitoring for gases in the higher range, the low range PID
channel may be in over range alarm while monitoring, depending on the level of
VOCs present.
• If you have 2 PID sensors installed, they might both be displayed as “VOC”. The
channel that appears first is based on the following sensor priority.
10.0 eV/benzene PID
11.7 eV PID
NOTE: If you have changed the factory-set channel assignments using the
CONFIGURE CH menu item in User Mode, the order of displayed sensors
may be different and you will need to remember how you set your instrument
up.
Oxygen Detection
Exposing the galvanic oxygen sensor to halogen gas or sulfides may shorten the sensor’s
life or cause malfunctions or inaccurate gas readings. Minimize the sensor’s exposure to
these gases as much as possible. If exposure occurs, allow the instrument to draw fresh air
and confirm that the readings return to fresh air values.

Snap Log Mode
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 in use when the data was taken.
To enter Snap Log Mode and record snap log data:
1 . While the unit is in Measuring Mode, press and hold the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button,
then press and hold the ▲AIR button and hold both until you hear a beep. The unit
will cycle through the following screens.
REC DATA REC DATA
REC. DATA REC. DATA
STATION ID
NUMBER 001
TANK 5
YES : ENTER NO : DISP
REC DATA REC DATA

REC. DATA CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
05/20/2015 H2S CO
MM/DD/YYYY 0.0
ppm
0
ppm
3:38 VOC
0
ppm
The first screen displays what snap log ID will be given to this particular set of data
and that you should press the POWER ENTER button to save a set of snap log data.
The snap log ID number increases sequentially with each set of snap log data taken.
The second screen displays what Station ID will be associated with this snap log and
that you should press the DISP/LOCK button to exit Snap Log Mode without saving
a set of snap log data. The third screen displays the year, month, day, and time of the
snap log. The fourth screen displays the current gas readings.
NOTE: If the GX-6000 detects an alarm condition while in Snap Log Mode, it will
automatically exit Snap Log Mode and return to Measuring Mode. You may
then reenter Snap Log Mode and take snap logs while the instrument is still in
alarm.

2. You can change the Station ID to be used with the snap log by pressing the SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) button and then pressing the DISP/LOCK button. The Station ID Select
Screen will appear and the current Station ID will be flashing.
4:07
STATION ID
VALVE 3
3. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll to the desired Station ID,
then press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Snap Logging
Screen sequence.
To return to the Snap Logging Screen sequence without changing the Station ID,
press and release the DISP/LOCK button.
4. To take a snap log of the current gas readings, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The unit will display SAVED along the bottom of the screen before returning
to the Snap Logging Screen sequence.
To exit Snap Log Mode without taking a snap log or when you are finished recording
snap logs, press and release the DISP/LOCK button. The unit will immediately
return to the Measuring Mode Screen.
The data recorded in Snap Log Mode can be viewed in Display Mode. See pg.60 for
more information.

Measuring Mode, Alarms
This section covers alarm indications in Measuring Mode. It also describes how to reset
the GX-6000 after an alarm has occurred and how to respond to an alarm condition.
NOTE: False alarms may be caused by radio frequency (RF) or electromagnetic (EMI)
interference. Keep the GX-6000 away from RF and EMI sources such as radio
transmitters or large motors.
Alarm Indications
The GX-6000 buzzer will sound an alarm, the LEDs will flash, and the vibrator will pulse
when any sort of alarm condition or failure is encountered.
NOTE: If an alarm condition occurs while you are in Display Mode, the GX-6000 will
automatically bring up the alarm screen instead.
The table below summarizes the types of alarms produced by the GX-6000 and their
indications.
None of the Man Down alarm indications will happen if MAN DOWN is set to OFF in
Maintenance Mode (factory setting).
Table 6: Alarm Types and Indications
Alarm Type Visual Indications Other Indications
Low Alarm • Affected channel display • High-low tone sounding

Concentration of gas rises alternates between gas reading twice per second
above the Low Alarm setting or and AL1 • Vibrator pulses once per
falls below the Low Alarm • Alarm LED arrays flash in circle second
setting for O2. sequence once per second
• Backlight turns on
High Alarm • Affected channel display • High-low tone sounding
Concentration of gas rises alternates between gas reading four times per second
above the High Alarm setting. and AL2 • Vibrator pulses twice
• Alarm LED arrays flash in circle per second
sequence twice per second
TWA or STEL • Affected channel display • High-low tone sounding
Concentration of CO, H2S, or alternates between gas reading twice per second
and TWA or STEL • Vibrator pulses once per
high range VOC rises above the
TWA or STEL alarm setting. • Alarm LED arrays flash in circle second
sequence once per second

Over Range • Affected channel display • High-low tone sounding

alternates between OVER four times per second
displayed where the gas reading • Vibrator pulses twice
normally is and OVER displayed per second
where the reading units normally
are
• Alarm LED arrays flash in circle
sequence twice per second
Low Flow • The display indicates FAIL LOW Double pulsing tone once
FLOW per second
• Alarm LED arrays flash once per
second
Low Battery Warning • The last bar in the battery icon None
disappears and the battery icon
starts flashing
Dead Battery Alarm • Gas readings disappear and FAIL Double pulsing tone once
BATTERY appears at the top of per second
the screen
second
Sensor Failure • SENSOR appears at the top of the Double pulsing tone once
screen and the failed sensor(s) are per second
indicated with FAIL under the
gas name.
second
Clock Failure • FAIL CLOCK appears at the top Double pulsing tone once
of the screen per second
second
System Failure • FAIL SYSTEM appears at the Double pulsing tone once
top of the screen and an error code per second
displays below it
second
Man Down Warning 1 • Alarm LED arrays flash once per Single pulsing tone once
The WARNING 1 TIME second per second
defined in Maintenance Mode
has passed since the instrument
detected movement.

Man Down Warning 2 • Alarm LED arrays flash twice per Single pulsing tone twice
The WARNING 2 TIME second per second
defined in Maintenance Mode
has passed since the instrument
detected movement.
Man Down Alarm • MAN DOWN flashes at top of • High-low tone sounding
The ALARM TIME defined in screen in place of time twice per second
Maintenance Mode has passed • Alarm LED arrays flash in circle • Vibrator pulses twice
since the instrument detected sequence twice per second per second
movement.
Panic • Screen unaffected for 5 seconds • Single pulsing tone
User presses and holds the before alarm starts twice per second for 5
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button. • MAN DOWN flashes at top of seconds before alarm
screen in place of time starts
• Alarm LED arrays flash in circle • High-low tone sounding
sequence twice per second twice per second
• Backlight turns on • Vibrator pulses twice
per second
Responding to Alarms
This section describes response to gas, over range, battery, sensor failure, clock failure,
system failure, man down, and panic 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.
3 . Reset or silence the alarm as necessary or allowed. Table 7 below summarizes
resetting and silencing alarms for all ALARM LATCHING and ALARM
SILENCE combinations that are possible. See pg.151 and pg.151 for further
descriptions of these parameters.

Table 7: Resetting and Silencing Alarms
ALARM LATCHING: LATCHING ALARM LATCHING: SELF RESET

ALARM (factory setting) • Press and release the RESET button
SILENCE: • Press and release the RESET button to silence the buzzer.
ON to silence the buzzer. • The RESET button will not reset the
• If the gas concentration was still alarm.
above the alarm level when the • Alarm, LEDs, and vibrator will
button was pressed, the LED arrays automatically reset when gas reading
continue to flash, the vibrator falls below (or rises above for an
continues to pulse, and the GX- oxygen low alarm) an alarm setpoint.
6000 continues to display the
current alarm level.
• The gas reading must fall below (or
rise above for an oxygen low alarm)
an alarm setting before you can
reset the alarm, the LEDs, and the
vibrator using the RESET button.
ALARM • RESET button will not silence • RESET button will not silence or
SILENCE: buzzer. reset alarm.
OFF • The gas reading must fall below (or • Alarm condition will automatically
rise above for an oxygen low alarm) reset when gas reading falls below
an alarm setting before you can (or rises above for an oxygen low
reset the alarm condition using the alarm) an alarm setpoint.
RESET button.
Responding to Over Range Alarms
WARNING: An over range condition may indicate an extreme combustible gas,

toxic gas, or oxygen concentration. Confirm a normal condition with a
different GX-6000 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.
NOTE: If your instrument has both a low range PID sensor and a high range PID sensor
installed and if you are monitoring for gases in the higher range, the low range
PID channel may be in over range alarm while monitoring, depending on the
level of VOCs present.
3. Reset the alarm using the RESET button once the alarm condition has cleared.

4. Calibrate the GX-6000 as described on pg.68.
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.
Responding to Battery Alarms
WARNING: The GX-6000 is not operational as a gas monitoring device during a

dead battery alarm. Take the Model GX-6000 to a non-hazardous area
and replace or recharge the batteries as described on pg.104.
The GX-6000 is fully functional during a low battery warning. However, only a limited
amount of operating time remains, approximately 1 - 2 hours. The amount of time depends
on how often the LCD backlight is used and how often the unit is responding to alarm
conditions. Recharge the Li-ion battery pack or replace the alkaline batteries as soon as
possible as described in “Replacing or Recharging the Batteries” on page 104.
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 has triggered the sensor failure alarm.
2 . Try calibrating the failed sensor, as described on pg.68 before replacing it.
3 . If the sensor failure continues, replace the sensor as described on pg.115.
4 . If the sensor failure condition continues after you have replaced the sensor, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further instructions.
Responding to Clock Failure Alarms
A clock failure alarm occurs if the unit’s internal clock malfunctions.
4:07
FAIL CLOCK
1. Press and release the RESET button to continue into Measuring Mode.
CAUTION: There will be no datalogging function if you operate the instrument after a
clock failure.

2. Attempt to change the date using the DATE menu item in Maintenance Mode. See
pg.141.
3 . If the date cannot be set correctly, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. as soon as possible.
Responding to System Failure Alarms
1 . If a system failure occurs, the system failure screen will display an error code as
shown below:
4:07
FAIL SYSTEM
022
2. The error code meanings are shown in the table below:

Table 8: Error Code Explanation
Error Code Explanation
000 ROM failure

010 RAM failure
021 FRAM failure
022 FLASH memory failure
3. If the error code is anything but 022 as shown above, the instrument cannot be used.
Contact RKI Instruments, Inc. as soon as possible.
If the error code is 022, you may press and release the RESET button to continue into
Measuring Mode if the instrument must be used temporarily.
CAUTION: There will be no datalogging function if you operate the instrument after a
022 system failure. Contact RKI Instruments, Inc. as soon as possible.
Responding to a Man Down Warning 1 and Warning 2

The Man Down Warning 1 and Warning 2 alarms occur after the WARNING 1 TIME and
WARNING 2 TIME, respectively, has passed since the last movement of the instrument.
See pg.158 and pg.158 for instructions to change these values.
1 . Follow your established procedure for a man down warning.
2 . To silence the alarm and reset the Man Down clock, move the instrument or press
and release the RESET button.

Responding to a Man Down Alarm
The Man Down Alarm alarms occur after the ALARM TIME has passed since the last
movement of the instrument. See pg.158 for instructions to change this value.
1 . Follow your established procedure for a man down alarm.
2 . To silence the alarm and reset the Man Down clock, press and release the RESET
button. Moving the instrument will not reset the alarm or Man Down clock.
Responding to a Panic Alarm
If the user is in a dangerous situation or feels that others must be alerted to any sort of
problem, holding the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button will initiate a panic alarm.
1 . Press and release the RESET button to silence and reset the alarm.
Data Logging
NOTE: The GX-6000 only logs data while in Normal Mode. If the GX-6000 is used in
Leak Check Mode or Bar Hole Mode, no downloadable data will be logged
while it is in either of these two modes.
The GX-6000 features the ability to log data to its internal memory and download it to a
computer via the infrared communications port on the front of the unit. It logs gas readings
in Measuring Mode, alarm data, and calibration data.
NOTE: The data logging function is separate from the snap logging function. For a
description of the snap logging function, see “Snap Log Mode” on page 37.
To utilize the GX-6000’s downloading capability, you will need the GX-6000 Data Logger
Management Program and a computer with an infrared port or a USB port that runs one of
the following operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10. If your
computer has an infrared port, then no additional accessories are needed to download data
from the GX-6000. If your computer does not have an infrared port but does have a USB
port, a USB/IrDA adapter cable can be used to download data from the GX-6000 using the
USB port. The GX-6000 Data Logger Management Program is available at
www.rkiinstruments.com/gx6000. The USB/IrDA adapter cable is available from RKI
Instruments, Inc.
The data logging capacity depends on how often the GX-6000 stores data, how many
channels are active, and how often the GX-6000 is turned on and off. The table below
illustrates how much data logging time is available for the various interval times. It
assumes that the unit is a standard four sensors plus PID unit, is only turned on once, and
there are no alarm occurrences. See “Updating the Data Log Interval Setting (LOG
INTERVAL)” on page 159 for instructions on setting the data logging interval time.

Table 9: Data Logging Capacity
Interval
Data Logging Time
Time
10 seconds 10 hours
20 seconds 20 hours
30 seconds 30 hours
1 minute 60 hours
3 minutes 180 hours
5 minutes 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-6000 Data Logger Management Program
Operator’s Manual.

Chapter 4: Display Mode
This section describes using the GX-6000 in Display Mode. See Table 10 below for a list
of Display Mode’s menu items, a short description of each item, and the page number for
further description.
Table 10: Display Mode Items
Menu Item (page number) Description
SELECT PID LIST (pg.48) Define the PID channel’s gas name
PEAK (pg.50) View and clear peak readings
STEL (pg.51) View STEL readings (H2S, CO, and high range PID only)
TWA (pg.51) View TWA readings (H2S, CO, and high range PID only)
ALARM POINTS (pg.52) View the alarm points

OPERATION TIME (pg.54) View the time in operation
DATE AND BATTERY (pg.54) View the date/time, battery voltage, and battery type
LOG REMAIN (pg.55) View the log time remaining
LOG CLEAR (pg.55) Clear the log data
PUMP OFF (pg.57) Turn the pump on or off (if the PUMP OFF DISP item in
Maintenance Mode is set to ON)
USER ID (pg.58) Select the user ID (if the ID DISPLAY item in Maintenance
Mode is set to ON)
STATION ID (pg.59) Select the station ID (if the ID DISPLAY item in Maintenance
Mode is set to ON)
REC. DATA DISP (pg.60) View snap logger data
PEAK BAR (pg.62) Turn the peak bar function on or off
GAS DISP (pg.63) Change how the gas readings are displayed
INVERT SELECT (pg.64) Turn the LCD flip function on or off
CAT (LEL) SENSOR (pg.65) Turn the combustible sensor protection on or off
LCD BACKGROUND (pg.66) Reverse the black/white of the LCD
LANGUAGE (pg.66) Change the instrument’s language back to English (only appears
if the language has been changed to something other than
English)
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 and release the DISP/LOCK button.
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• To enter an item, press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
• To change a flashing parameter, use either the ▲AIR button or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
button.
• To return to Measuring Mode from the top level of any menu item, press and release
the RESET button.
NOTE: With the exception of the Pump Off Screen, each screen displays for 20
seconds. If you do not press a button within 20 seconds, the GX-6000
automatically returns to Measuring Mode. If the Pump Off Screen is used to
turn the instrument’s pump off, the Pump Off Screen will display until you turn
the pump back on.
PID Gas Name Screen

The standard PID channel is configured for and calibrated to isobutylene. If calibration to
a different gas is required for an application, the PID channel can also be configured for
other gases. Regardless of what gas the PID sensor is configured for and calibrated to, the
sensor will still detect and respond to a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
If you configure the instrument for another gas, the instrument will retain that
configuration until you change it again. Turning the instrument off and on does not change
this setting.
If there are 2 PID sensors installed in your GX-6000, the PID Gas Name Screens will
appear in Display Mode in the following order regardless of their position in the flow
system: 10.0 eV/benzene, 10.6 eV, 11.7 eV.
DISP
SELECT PID LIST
PID SET TO
Isobutylene
10.6 eV
CHANGE :ENTER
KEEP :DISP
EXIT :RESET
1. With the PID Gas Name Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The top level of the PID Gas Name List will be displayed and the cursor will
be next to the letter corresponding to the first letter of the current setting. In the
example below, the PID channel is configured for isobutylene so the cursor is next to
“I”. Each letter has a list of gas names behind it.
At the top of the letter list, there is a User List item and a Recent List item. The User
List can hold 30 gas names. See pg.247 for instructions to edit the User List. The
Recent List can hold up to 8 gas names and is made up of the 8 most recently used
gas names. The Recent List is not user editable.
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DISP
SELECT PID 11/24
F-
G-
H-
I-
J-
K-
L-
M-
2. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the letter and list
options. To view the gas names behind a letter, User List, or Recent List, press and
release the POWER/ENTER button when the cursor is next to the desired letter.
DISP
I-
Isobutanol
Isobutyl acetat
Isobutyl acryla
I s o b ut y l e n e
I s o b u t y l e n e epo
I s o b u ty r a l d e hy d
I s o b u t y r ic a c i d
Isodecanol
3. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the gas names.
4. To view the information for each gas name, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button when the cursor is next to the desired gas name. The number in the upper left
corner is the gas’s number in relation to all other gas names that are stored in the
GX-6000. The chemical formula is displayed next to the gas number. The response
factor relative to isobutylene is listed on the second line. The gas name is listed on
the third line.
DISP
I- 17/46
#396 C4H8
VOC RF 1.00
I s o b ut y l e n e

5. To select a gas name, press and release the POWER/ENTER button while you are
viewing the parameters. The selection will be in effect until you change it again.
To return to the gas name list without saving any changes, press and release the
DISP/LOCK button.
6. To return to the top level PID Gas Name List that has all of the letter choices, press
and release the DISP/LOCK button.
7. To return to the PID Gas Name Screen, press and release the DISP/LOCK button one
more time.
Peak Screen
The peak screen displays the highest (lowest for oxygen) concentrations detected since the
GX-6000 was turned on. Peak readings are stored in the GX-6000’s memory until a higher
level is detected (lower for oxygen), the peak reading is cleared, or the GX-6000 is turned
off.
The lunch break feature enables the GX-6000 to save peak readings when it is turned off
so it can continue them when it is turned on again. See “Turning On the GX-6000” on
page 25.
PEAK
CH4 O2
10
%LEL
15.0%
H2S CO
13.0
ppm
200
ppm
VOC
2000
ppm
To clear the peak readings, do the following:

1 . With the Peak Screen displayed, press and hold the RESET button. The following
screen sequence will occur.
PEAK PEAK
PEAK CLEAR PEAK CLEAR
HOLD RELEASE

2. Release the RESET button. The peak readings will be reset and the unit will return to
the Peak Screen.
If you do not want to clear the peak readings, release the RESET button before the
above screen sequence occurs. The unit will return to the Peak Screen.
STEL Screen
The STEL Screen displays the short term exposure limit (STEL) readings for H2S, CO,
and high range VOC only. The STEL reading is the average reading over the last 15
minutes.
STEL
H2S CO
2.0
ppm
10
ppm
VOC
10.0
ppm
TWA Screen
The TWA Screen displays the time weighted average (TWA) readings for H2S, CO, and
high range VOC only.
TWA
H2S CO
0.5
ppm
5
ppm
VOC
5.0
ppm
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 time is assigned a 0 value for readings. If LUNCH BREAK is set to
OFF, the TWA is cleared when the GX-6000 is turned off.
If LUNCH BREAK is set to ON, the GX-6000 will remember TWA readings when it is
turned off so it can continue them when it is turned on again. See pg.25.

View Alarm Settings Screen
The View Alarm Settings Screen gives you the option to view the gas alarm settings for all
active channels.
DISP
ALARM POINTS
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
To view the gas alarm settings, do the following:

1 . With the View Alarm Settings Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/
ENTER button. The Full Scale Settings screen will appear showing full scale settings
for each channel. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the
Warning, Alarm, STEL, and TWA settings.

F.S.
CH4 O2
100
%LEL
40.0%
▲ AIR H2S CO ▲ AIR
100.0
ppm
500
ppm
VOC
TWA 6000 AL1
ppm CH4 O2
10
%LEL
19.5%
H2S CO H2S CO
5.0
ppm
200
ppm
5.0
ppm
25
ppm
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
VOC VOC
40.0
ppm
400.0
ppm
STEL AL2
CH4 O2
▲ AIR 50
%LEL
23.5% ▲ AIR
H2S CO H2S CO
1.0
ppm
25
ppm ▲ AIR
30.0
ppm
50
ppm
VOC VOC
60.0
ppm
1000
ppm
2. Pressing and releasing the POWER/ENTER button while in a settings screen will
cause the instrument to simulate that condition. The buzzer, LED’s, and vibration
will activate. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button again to stop the
simulated alarm.
3. Press and release the DISP/LOCK button to return to the View Alarm Settings
Screen.

Time in Operation Screen
The Time In Operation Screen displays the length of time since the GX-6000 was turned
on if the lunch break feature is turned off. With LUNCH BREAK set to OFF, the time in
operation is reset when the GX-6000 is turned off. See “Updating the Lunch Break Setting
(LUNCH BREAK)” on page 153 for a description of the lunch break feature.
DISP
OPERATION TIME
0:02
If LUNCH BREAK is set to ON, the time in operation will only be reset if you do not
choose to resume the peak and TWA measurements when the GX-6000 is turned on in the
Lunch Break Screen described in Step 3 on page 26. If you choose to resume the peak and
TWA measurements during startup, the GX-6000 will include the time in operation when
the unit was last turned off in the current time in operation.
Date/Time, Battery Voltage Screen

The Battery Voltage Screen displays the current battery voltage. Fully charged alkaline
batteries typically indicate around 6.0 volts; a fully charged Li-ion battery pack typically
indicate 4.1 volts. This screen also displays during the startup sequence.
DISP
DATE AND BATTERY
5/12/2015
MM/DD/YYYY
1:57
4.1V
BATTERY TYPE
ALKALINE

Log Time Remaining Screen
The Data Logging screen displays the time remaining until the data logger memory is full.
DISP
LOG REMAIN
129 HOUR
LOG CLEAR Screen
CAUTION: Once you clear the data logger, you cannot retrieve any data previously
stored in the data logger.
The LOG CLEAR screen asks if you want to clear the data logger memory.
DISP
LOG CLEAR
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
To continue through Display Mode without clearing the log data, press and release the
DISP/LOCK button.

To clear the data logger memory, do the following:
1 . With the LOG CLEAR Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The following screen appears asking you to confirm that you want to clear
the data logger memory.
DISP
LOG CLEAR
YES : ENTER
NO : DISP
CONFIRM ?
2. If you do not want to clear the data logger memory, press and release the DISP/
LOCK button. The unit will return to the LOG CLEAR screen in Display Mode.
3. If you want to clear the data logger memory, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The unit will display the following screen as it clears the data.
DISP
LOG CLEAR
CLEAR
4. When the instrument has cleared the data, it will return to the LOG CLEAR screen
in Display Mode.

Pump Off Screen
WARNING: The GX-6000 is not a gas monitoring device while the pump is off.
NOTE: The item appears in Display Mode only if the PUMP OFF DISP menu item in
Maintenance Mode is turned ON. The factory setting for PUMP OFF DISP is
OFF.
This feature can be used to conserve battery life if there is a significant period of time until
the next gas monitoring task, but you do not want to wait for the warm-up sequence to
complete if you turn the instrument off and on again.
DISP
PUMP OFF
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
1. In this screen, press and release the POWER/ENTER button to turn the pump off.
The fan symbol in the upper right corner will disappear. Once the pump is off, you
cannot exit this screen and return to Measuring Mode or continue in Display Mode
until you turn the pump back on.
1:44
PUMP OFF
OFF
2. To turn the pump back on and continue in Display Mode or return to Measuring
Mode, press and release the DISP/LOCK button.

Select User ID Screen
This screen only appears in Display Mode if the ID DISPLAY item in Maintenance Mode
is set to ON. Use this screen to select a user ID from the user ID list in the GX-6000’s
memory. The current user ID is displayed. A user ID can be up to 16 characters long. The
GX-6000 can store up to 128 user IDs.
DISP
USER ID
KIMBERLY
The user ID provides a way to identify the GX-6000 user during a data logging session.
See the GX-6000 Data Logger Management Program Operator’s Manual for a detailed
description of data logging and the user ID.
The user ID list cannot be edited using the GX-6000 user interface. The GX-6000
Maintenance Data Loader Program is required to define or change user IDs in the user ID
list. For a detailed description of editing the list of user IDs stored in the GX-6000, see the
GX-6000 Maintenance Data Loader Program Operator’s Manual.
To select a different user ID:
1 . With the Select User ID Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The current user ID will be displayed and it will be flashing.
DISP
USER ID
KIMBERLY
2. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the available user
IDs. The list will wrap around if you get to the top or bottom. Any of the user IDs in
the list that have not been changed from the factory setting will be shown as
USER_ID_XXX where the “XXX” is a number from 001 to 128.

3. When the desired user ID is displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button.
NOTE: To exit the selection screen without saving a change, press and release the
DISP/LOCK button. You will return to the Select User ID screen without
saving the user ID change.
4. The unit will save the selected user ID as the current one and will return you to the
Select User ID Screen.
Select Station ID Screen

This screen only appears in Display Mode if the ID DISPLAY item in Maintenance Mode
is set to ON. Use this screen to select a station ID from the station ID list in the GX-6000’s
memory. The current station ID is displayed. A station ID can be up to 16 characters long.
The GX-6000 can store up to 128 station IDs.
DISP
STATION ID
TANK 5
The station ID provides a way to identify a location where monitoring was done during a
data logging session. See the GX-6000 Data Logger Management Program Operator’s
Manual for a detailed description of data logging and the station ID.
The station ID list cannot be edited using the GX-6000 user interface. The GX-6000
Maintenance Data Loader Program is required to define or change station IDs in the
station ID list. For a detailed description of editing the list of station IDs stored in the
GX-6000, see the GX-6000 Maintenance Data Loader Program Operator’s Manual.

To select a different station ID:
1 . With the Select Station ID Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The current user ID will be displayed and it will be flashing.
DISP
STATION ID
TANK 5
2. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the available station
IDs. The list will wrap around if you get to the top or bottom. Any of the station IDs
in the list that have not been changed from the factory setting will be shown as
STATION_ID_XXX where the “XXX” is a number from 001 to 128.
3. When the desired station ID is displayed, press and release the POWER ENTER
button.
NOTE: To exit the selection screen without saving a change, press and release the
DISP/LOCK button. You will return to the Select Station ID screen without
saving the station ID change.
4. The unit will save the selected station ID as the current one and return you to the
Select Station ID Screen.
Viewing Snap Logger Data

The Snap Logging Screen allows you to view data from previous snap logs. For
information on how to use the snap logging feature, see “Snap Log Mode” on page 37.
DISP
REC. DATA DISP
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET

1. With the snap logging screen displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The screen that appears will depend on whether or not any snap logs have
been taken.
REC DATA REC DATA
REC. DATA DATE
5/20/2015
NO DATA MM/DD/YYYY
3:40
NUMBER 001
TANK 5
No snap logs taken Snap logs taken
2. 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 that is taken is given an ID of 001. The next snap log ID is 002. The ID
number increases sequentially with each set of snap log data.
The last line of the screen indicates the Station ID that was used for the snap log.
3. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through different snap
log IDs.
4. To view the data in a snap log ID, press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
REC DATA
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
VOC
0
ppm
The gas readings that were taken during the snap log are displayed. You can use the
▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the different snap logs. The
gas readings will change as you view different snap log data but the snap log ID is
not visible from this screen. To scroll through the data by viewing the snap log ID
number, press and release POWER/ENTER.
5. To return to the Snap Logging Screen, press and release the DISP/LOCK button.

Peak Bar Screen
The Peak Bar Screen allows you to turn the peak bar on or off. If the function is turned on,
the peak bar appears along the right side of each gas reading in Measuring Mode and on
the Peak Screen in Display Mode. It shows the peak readings for each channel in bar graph
format.
DISP
PEAK BAR
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
1. With the Peak Bar Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
The current setting will be displayed.
2. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to display the desired setting.
3. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to save the setting and return to the
Peak Bar Screen.
To return to the Peak Bar Screen without saving any changes, press and release the
DISP/LOCK button.

Gas Display Screen
The Gas Display Screen allows the user to choose how the gas readings are displayed in
Measuring Mode. A description of the choices can be found in Table 11 below. If anything
other than DISPLAY ALL is selected, the instrument will return to DISPLAY ALL when
it is turned off and turned back on.
DISP
GAS DISP
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
Table 11: Gas Display Choices
Option Description
DISPLAY ALL All active channels’ readings will be displayed at once

SCROLL AUTO One active channel will display at a time and the instrument will
automatically scroll through all active channels for the duration of the
operating session.
SCROLL MANUAL One active channel will display at a time and the user must press and
release the POWER/ENTER button to scroll through all active channels.
If the POWER/ENTER button is not pressed and released, the
instrument will display the same channel’s readings for the duration of
the operating session.
1. With the Gas Display Screen showing, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The available choices will appear.
DISP
GAS DISP
DISPLAY ALL
SCROLL AUTO
SCROLL MANUAL

2. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to move the cursor next to the desired
setting.
3. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Gas Display Screen.
To return to the Gas Display Screen without saving any changes, press and release
the DISP/LOCK button.
LCD Flip Screen

If INVERT SELECT is set to ON, the instrument’s LCD will automatically flip if the
instrument is turned upside down. This allows for the LCD to be read with the instrument
right side up or upside down. If desired, holding down the DISP/LOCK button will lock
the screen in its current position and keep it from rotating. A LOCK symbol will flash at
the top of the screen to indicate that the LCD’s position is fixed. To unlock the LCD, hold
the DISP/LOCK button until the LOCK symbol disappears.
NOTE: Even if INVERT SELECT is set to ON, the screens in Calibration Mode, User
Mode, and Maintenance Mode will not flip if the instrument is turned upside
down.
If INVERT SELECT is set to OFF, the instrument’s LCD will not flip and can only be
read when the instrument is right side up. A LOCK symbol will appear at the top of the
screen to indicate that the LCD’s position is fixed.
DISP
INVERT SELECT
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
1. With the Gas Display Screen showing, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the LCD Flip Screen.
To return to the LCD Flip Screen without saving any changes, press and release the
DISP/LOCK button.

Combustible Sensor Protection Screen
If combustible gas levels greater than 100 %LEL are expected, the catalytic LEL sensor
can be disabled to protect it. If the catalytic LEL sensor is disabled, there will be no %LEL
alarms in Measuring Mode.
DISP
CAT (LEL) SENSOR
PROTECTION
1. With the CAT (LEL) SENSOR PROTECTION screen displayed, press and release
the POWER/ENTER button. The current setting will be displayed along with a
warning about no %LEL alarms if the catalytic LEL sensor is turned off.
DISP
CAT (LEL) SENSOR
***WARNING***
NO LEL ALARMS IF
CAT (LEL) IS
DISABLED
ENABLED
2. Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to display the desired setting.
NOTE: If the catalytic LEL sensor is disabled and if the instrument is then turned off
and back on, the catalytic LEL sensor will be enabled again.
3. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the CAT (LEL) SENSOR
PROTECTION screen in Display Mode.

LCD Background Color Flip
With LCD BACKGROUND set to ON, the LCD colors will flip. The background will be
black instead of white and the text will be white instead of black. With LCD
BACKGROUND set to OFF (factory setting), the LCD background will be white and the
LCD text will be black.
DISP
LCD BACKGROUND
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
1. With the LCD Background Flip Screen showing, press and release the POWER/
ENTER button. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the LCD Background Flip
Screen.
To return to the LCD Background Flip Screen without saving any changes, press and
release the DISP/LOCK button.
Language Screen
If the instrument’s language is changed to something other than English, the Language
Screen will appear in Display Mode. The Language Screen will not appear if the
instrument’s language is set to English. The Language Screen allows the user to change
the instrument’s language back to English.
DISP
LANGUAGE
CHANGE
TO ENGLISH
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET

To change the language back to English, do the following:
1 . With the Language Screen showing, press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
The following screen will appear asking you to confirm that you want to change the
language back to English.
DISP
LANGUAGE
CHANGE
TO ENGLISH
CONFIRM ?
2. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button again to confirm the change.
To return to the Language Screen without changing the instrument’s language to
English, press and release the DISP/LOCK button.

Chapter 5: Calibration Mode
Overview
This section describes the GX-6000 in Calibration Mode. In Calibration Mode, you can
move through a menu of screens to do the following:
• Perform a fresh air (zero) adjustment
• Perform a span adjustment on all channels simultaneously using auto calibration
• Perform a span adjustment on one channel at a time using single calibration
• Perform a bump test
NOTE: You can set up the GX-6000 to alert you during the startup sequence when
calibration is due. See pg.143.
CAUTION: BEFORE EACH DAY’S USAGE, SENSITIVITY IN THE %LEL RANGE

MUST BE TESTED ON A KNOWN CONCENTRATION OF THE
COMBUSTIBLE TARGET GAS, METHANE, EQUIVALENT TO 25 - 50%
OF FULL SCALE CONCENTRATION (the %LEL full scale is 100 %LEL).
ACCURACY MUST BE WITHIN -0 to + 20% OF ACTUAL. ACCURACY
MAY BE CORRECTED BY FOLLOWING THE CALIBRATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMBUSTIBLE CHANNEL BELOW.
If the combustible channel passes the above response test and does not require calibration,
the unit should still be calibrated periodically. The optimum frequency of calibration
depends heavily on how the GX-6000 is used. For example, instruments used daily may
need to be calibrated weekly or monthly, while instruments that are used only a few times
a year may need to be calibrated before each use. Typical calibration frequencies range
from monthly to quarterly. Make sure to perform the combustible channel response test as
described above and make sure to develop a calibration schedule tailored to your
application that takes this test and required calibration resulting from this test into account.
68 • Chapter 5: Calibration Mode GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

Calibration Supplies and Equipment
To calibrate the GX-6000, you will need:
• Known calibrating samples of the gases being detected. The combustible and toxic gas
samples should have concentrations between 10 and 50% of the full scale value. For
example, if you are calibrating the catalytic combustible gas channel, your calibration
cylinder should have a combustible gas concentration between 10% LEL and 50%
LEL. An oxygen-free source, such as 100% nitrogen is recommended for setting the
oxygen zero.
CAUTION: When using auto calibration, although the GX-6000 can be calibrated with
an oxygen concentration of up to 19.5%, RKI Instruments, Inc.
recommends that the multi-gas cylinder have an oxygen concentration in
the range of 10% - 16% oxygen.
• A demand-flow regulator to provide adequate sample gas flow
NOTE: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you dedicate a regulator for use with
chlorine (Cl2) gas and that you do not use that dedicated regulator for any other
gases, particularly hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
• Non-absorbent tubing
WARNING: If you are using a calibration kit that includes a gas bag and a fixed
flow regulator or dispensing valve, do not apply gas directly to the
GX-6000 with the regulator or dispensing valve or damage to the pump
will result.
To calibrate the %LEL, oxygen, CO, H2S, and PID sensors at the same time,
automatically, with no need for a zero-oxygen source, you can use the auto calibration
feature with either a 5-gas cylinder or a 4-gas cylinder and a PID cylinder. This chapter
includes instructions for both scenarios along with instructions for calibrating one channel
at a time using single calibration.
Entering Calibration Mode

To enter Calibration Mode, do the following:
2 . While in Measuring Mode, press and hold the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button, then press
the DISP/LOCK button and release both buttons.
3 . If the unit prompts you for the password, enter it by using the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) buttons to select each password number and then pressing and releasing
POWER/ENTER to enter the number and move on to the next one.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Chapter 5: Calibration Mode • 69

NOTE: You will only be prompted to enter a password if the PASSWORD menu item
in User Mode is set to ON. See “Turning the Password Function On or Off” on
page 100 for instructions to update the PASSWORD setting and to choose a
password.
4. The Calibration Mode Screen displays with the cursor next to AIR CAL.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
NORMAL MODE
NOTE: The following screens illustrate a five-gas GX-6000 for detection of CH4
(%LEL using catalytic sensor), oxygen, H2S, CO, and VOCs (high range PID
sensor). Your GX-6000 may display slightly different screens.
Calibrating Using the Auto Calibration Method

This method allows you to calibrate the CH4 (%LEL sensor), oxygen, H2S, CO, and VOC
(PID sensor) sensors simultaneously. It is designed for use with either the RKI 5-gas
calibration cylinder (high range PID only) or an RKI 4-gas cylinder and an RKI PID
cylinder and is the quickest and easiest method to calibrate the GX-6000. See Table 16 on
page 130 for available cylinders. Make sure your calibration cylinder is appropriate for the
PID detection range.
NOTE: The 5-gas calibration cylinder that includes LEL CH4/O2/CO/H2S/isobutylene

is a proprietary gas mix developed by RKI Instruments, Inc. for calibrating a
PID sensor in the presence of the other gases during an auto calibration. It can
also be used for a single calibration of a PID sensor. Do not use a similar gas
mix provided by any other manufacturer when calibrating a PID channel. Use
of a gas mix from another manufacturer that includes isobutylene and these
other gases will result in an inaccurate calibration.
Setting the Fresh Air Reading

1. Find a fresh-air environment. This is an environment free of toxic or combustible
2. While in Measuring Mode, press and hold the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button, then press

3. If the unit prompts you for the password, enter it by using the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼
in User Mode is set to ON. See pg.100 for instructions to update the
PASSWORD setting and to choose a password.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
NORMAL MODE
5. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The Fresh Air Reading screen will
display.
AIR
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
VOC
0
ppm
6. If you suspect any low-level VOC background in the area, you will need to use the
VOC zero filter.
continuing.

7. To continue with the fresh air adjustment, press and hold the ▲AIR button.
If you do not want to continue, press and release the DISP/LOCK button and the unit
will return to the Calibration Mode Screen.
8. The GX-6000 will indicate that it is adjusting the zero reading for a few seconds and
then it will prompt you to release the ▲AIR button.
AIR AIR AIR
AIR CAL AIR CAL AIR CAL
HOLD AIR KEY HOLD AIR KEY RELEASE AIR KEY
ADJUSTING ZERO ZERO ADJUSTED
9. Release the ▲AIR button. The fresh air adjustment will finish, the fresh air readings
will be displayed momentarily, and then the instrument will return to the Calibration
Mode Screen.
AIR AIR
AIR CAL AIR CAL
END
ZERO ADJUSTED
AIR CAL
CH4 O2 CAL MODE
0
%LEL
20.9% AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
H2S CO SINGLE CAL
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
NORMAL MODE
VOC
0
ppm
10 . If the VOC zero filter was used, remove the filter from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting or

Performing a Span Adjustment
1. Install the demand flow regulator onto the 4-gas or 5-gas calibration cylinder.
2. Connect the sample tubing to the demand flow regulator.
3. Install the sample hose and probe on the GX-6000 inlet fitting. Make sure the probe’s
two halves are tightened firmly together to avoid leaks that can affect the calibration.
See Figure 22 on page 112 for an illustration of the internal parts of the probe.
4. Move the cursor next to the AUTO CAL menu item by using the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) button.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
NORMAL MODE
5. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to display the Auto Cal Menu.
AUTO
AUTO CAL
CONCENTRATION
GAS SELECT
ESCAPE

6. To check or update the gas concentrations, use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
buttons to put the cursor next to CONCENTRATION and press and release the
POWER/ENTER button to display the Calibration Gas Values Screen.
AUTO
CONCENTRATION
CH4 50 %LEL
O2 12.0 %
H2S 25.0 ppm
CO 50 ppm
VOC 100 ppm
ESCAPE
The gas concentrations displayed in the Calibration Gas Values Screen must match
the gas concentrations listed on the 5-gas cylinder or the 4-gas calibration cylinder
and the PID cylinder.
If all concentrations match, go to Step 12.
If one or more concentrations do not match, continue with Step 7.
If you do not want to continue with the concentration adjustment, press and release
the DISP/LOCK button to return to the Auto Cal Menu.
NOTE: The RKI 4-gas cylinder typically contains 12% O2 by volume. When using the
auto calibration method, be sure to set the “O2” auto calibration value to agree
with the concentration listed on the cylinder’s label, not zero.
7. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to place the cursor next to the channel
whose gas value you want to change.
8. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The auto cal value will begin to flash.
9. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to adjust the calibration gas setting to
the desired value.
NOTE: The calibration gas value cannot be set lower than the low alarm setting. If the
calibration gas value listed on the calibration cylinder is lower than the current
low alarm setting, enter Maintenance Mode and change the low alarm setting.
See pg.150 for instructions. If you need to change the alarm point setting only
to perform a calibration, make sure that you change the alarm point setting back
to its original value once the calibration has been performed.
10 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to save the change. The calibration gas
value stops flashing.
11 . Repeat Step 7 through Step 10 for any other channels that need to be changed.

12 . When you are done adjusting the calibration gas values, move the cursor to
ESCAPE.
AUTO
CONCENTRATION
CH4 50 %LEL
O2 12.0 %
H2S 25.0 ppm
CO 50 ppm
VOC 100 ppm
ESCAPE
13 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The instrument returns to the Auto
Cal Menu.
14 . Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to move the cursor next to GAS
SELECT.
AUTO
AUTO CAL
CONCENTRATION
GAS SELECT
ESCAPE

15 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The first of the Gas Select Screens,
the standard four sensors screen, will be displayed. In addition to the standard four
sensors screen, there is a separate screen for each installed smart sensor, and an
ESCAPE screen that will take you back to the Auto Cal menu. Use the ▲AIR and
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the different screens.
AUTO AUTO
GAS SELECT GAS SELECT
CH4 50 %LEL
O2 12.0 % ▲ AIR or
H2S 25.0 ppm SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
CO 50 ppm
VOC 100 ppm
AUTO
GAS SELECT
▲ AIR or ▲ AIRor
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
ESCAPE
16 . With the standard four sensors screen displayed, press and release the POWER/
ENTER button to proceed to the Calibration In Process Screen with APPLYGAS
and the gas readings flashing.
APPLYGAS
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
If you do not want to proceed with the calibration, press and release the DISP/LOCK
button to return to the Gas Select Screen.
If you do want to continue with the calibration, proceed to the next step.

17 . Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to the rigid tube on the probe.
Allow the GX-6000 to draw gas for one minute.
18 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to set the span adjustment for each
channel to the programmed values.
19 . If all channels passed calibration, and if SEN LIFE ALERT is set to ON (factory
setting), and if a sensor is in a sensor life warning condition, the following screen
sequence occurs.
The buzzer and LEDs activate in a double pulsing pattern in the sensor life warning
screen. Press and release POWER/ENTER to acknowledge the warning.
AUTO 4:07 SEN LIFE AUTO
CH4 O2 WARNING GAS SELECT
50
%LEL
12.0%
PASS H2S CO
25.0
ppm
50
ppm
CO
VOC 100 ppm
POWER/ENTER *If your instrument is 4-gas

to acknowledge only and if START CAL
PASS is set to ON (factory
setting), the instrument will
automatically start the
warmup sequence.
20 . If all channels passed calibration and if no sensors are in a sensor life warning
condition or if SEN LIFE ALERT is set to OFF, the following screen sequence
occurs.
AUTO 4:07 AUTO
CH4 O2 GAS SELECT
50
%LEL
12.0%
PASS H2S CO
25.0
ppm
50
ppm VOC 100 ppm
*If your instrument is 4-gas

only and if START CAL
PASS is set to ON (factory
setting), the instrument will
automatically start the
warmup sequence.

21 . If any of the sensors cannot be adjusted to the proper value, a screen displays that
indicates a calibration failure and lists the sensor(s) that failed to calibrate. In the
example below, the oxygen and H2S channels failed calibration. The other sensors
calibrated normally.
SENSOR
O2
FAIL%
H2S
FAIL
ppm
The buzzer and alarm LEDs activate in a double pulsing pattern. Press and release
the RESET button to reset the alarm and continue to the Gas Select Screen. After
calibrating the PID channel by following the instructions below, attempt to calibrate
the standard channels again. If the failure continues, investigate the cause. See
“Troubleshooting” on page 102.
If SEN LIFE ALERT is set to ON (factory setting) and if a sensor is in a sensor life
warning condition, the following screen appears. The buzzer and LEDs activate in a
double pulsing pattern. Press and release POWER/ENTER to acknowledge the
sensor life warning.
SEN LIFE
WARNING
CO

The 4-gas Gas Select Screen displays.
AUTO
GAS SELECT
CH4 50 %LEL
O2 12.0 %
H2S 25.0 ppm
CO 50 ppm
22 . If you were using a 5-gas calibration cylinder, continue to Step 23.

If you were using a 4-gas calibration cylinder:
a. Remove the tubing from the rigid tube on the probe.
b. Unscrew the 4-gas cylinder from the regulator.
c. Screw the PID calibration cylinder onto the demand flow regulator. Continue
with Step 24.
23 . If you are using a 5-gas calibration cylinder:
a. Leave the tubing connected to the rigid tube on the probe. Continue with Step 24.
24 . If the 4-gas calibration passed, the PID Gas Select Screen displays. If the 4-gas
calibration failed, use SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to display the PID Gas Select Screen.
AUTO
GAS SELECT
VOC 100 ppm

25 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The target gas selection screen will
display. This screen allows you to select the gas you want to use for calibration.
Isobutylene will always be displayed on the top line. The second line will show the
gas that is currently selected in the PID Gas Name Screen in Display Mode. In the
example below, acetone is the currently selected gas. If isobutylene is the selected
gas, then isobutylene will appear twice in this list.
AUTO
GAS SELECT
Isobutylene
Acetone
ESCAPE
26 . Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to move the cursor next to the gas you
want to use for calibration.
27 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to proceed to the Calibration In
Process Screen for the PID channel with APPLYGAS and the gas reading flashing.
APPLYGAS
VOC
0
ppm
28 . If you are using a 5-gas calibration cylinder, continue with Step 29.
If you are using a PID only calibration cylinder:
a. Connect the tubing from the regulator to the rigid tube on the probe. Allow the
GX-6000 to draw gas for one minute.
b. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to set the span adjustment for the
PID channel to the programmed value. Continue with Step 30.

29 . If you are using a 5-gas calibration cylinder:
a. Since calibration gas has already been flowing to the PID sensor while the other
channels were being calibrated, the PID sensor reading should be stable and
ready for adjustment.
PID channel to the programmed value. Continue with Step 30.
30 . If the PID channel passed calibration, and if SEN LIFE ALERT is set to ON
(factory setting), and if a sensor is in a sensor life warning condition, the following
screen sequence occurs.
AUTO 4:07 SEN LIFE CAL

WARNING CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
PASS SINGLE CAL
CO NORMAL MODE
VOC
100
ppm
POWER/ENTER
to acknowledge
31 . If the PID channel passed calibration and if no sensors are in a sensor life warning
condition or if SEN LIFE ALERT is set to OFF, the following screen sequence
occurs.
AUTO 4:07 CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
PASS SINGLE CAL
NORMAL MODE
VOC
100
ppm

32 . If the PID sensor cannot be adjusted to the proper value, a screen displays indicating
that the PID sensor failed to calibrate.
SENSOR
VOC
FAIL
ppm
the RESET button to reset the alarm and continue to the Gas Select Screen. Attempt
to calibrate the PID channel again. If the failure continues, investigate the cause. See
If SEN LIFE ALERT is set to ON (factory setting) and if any sensor is in a sensor
life warning condition, the following screen appears. The buzzer and LEDs activate
in a double pulsing pattern. Press and release POWER/ENTER to acknowledge the
sensor life warning and continue to the Gas Select Screen.
SEN LIFE
WARNING
CO
The PID Gas Select Screen displays.

AUTO
GAS SELECT
VOC 100 ppm

Returning to Measuring Mode
1. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
2. Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration cylinder.
3. For a passed calibration, the cursor will already be next to NORMAL MODE. Press
and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to Measuring Mode.
4. For a failed calibration:
a. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to displays the Escape Gas Select Screen, then
press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Auto Cal Menu.
b. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to move the cursor next to ESCAPE, then
press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration Mode
Menu.
c. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to NORMAL
MODE, then press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to
Measuring Mode.
Calibrating Using the Single Calibration Method

Single Calibration allows you to calibrate one channel at a time. This is useful if you only
want to calibrate one or two channels.
1. While in the Calibration Mode Screen, move the cursor to the AIR CAL menu item
by using the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
NORMAL MODE

2. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The Fresh Air Reading Screen will be
displayed.
AIR
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
VOC
0
ppm
3. If you suspect any low-level VOC background in the area, you will need to use the
VOC zero filter.
continuing.
4. To continue with the fresh air adjustment, press and hold the ▲AIR button.
If you do not want to continue, press and release the DISP/LOCK button and the unit
will return to the Calibration Mode Screen.
5. The GX-6000 will indicate that it is adjusting the zero reading for a few seconds and
then it will prompt you to release the ▲AIR button.
AIR AIR AIR
AIR CAL AIR CAL AIR CAL
HOLD AIR KEY HOLD AIR KEY RELEASE AIR KEY
ADJUSTING ZERO ZERO ADJUSTED

6. Release the ▲AIR button. The fresh air adjustment will finish, the fresh air readings
will be displayed momentarily, and then the instrument will return to the Calibration
Mode Screen.
AIR AIR CAL
AIR CAL CH4 O2 CAL MODE
0
%LEL
20.9% AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
H2S CO SINGLE CAL
ZERO ADJUSTED
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
NORMAL MODE
VOC
0
ppm
7. If the VOC zero filter was used, remove the filter from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting or
Performing a Span Adjustment in Single Calibration
1. Install the demand flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder.
2. Connect the sample tubing to the demand flow regulator.
3. Install the sample hose and probe on the GX-6000 inlet fitting. Make sure the probe’s
4. Move the cursor next to the SINGLE CAL menu item by using the ▲AIR or SHIFT
▼ (PANIC) button.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
NORMAL MODE

5. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The Select Sensor Screen appears.
SINGLE
SINGLE CAL
CH4
O2
H2S
CO
VOC
ESCAPE
6. Move the cursor next to the sensor you want to calibrate with the ▲AIR and SHIFT
▼ (PANIC) buttons. In the example above, the CH4 sensor is selected for span
adjustment.
If you do not want to proceed with the span adjustment, press and release the DISP/
LOCK button or place the cursor next to ESCAPE and press and release POWER/
ENTER to return to the Calibration Mode Screen.
To proceed with the calibration, continue with the next step.
7. For a CH4, O2, H2S, or CO channel continue to Step 10.
For a VOC channel, see Step 8 and Step 9 before continuing with Step 10.
8. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The target gas selection screen will
display. This screen allows you to select the gas you want to use for calibration.
Isobutylene will always be displayed on the top line. The second line will show the
gas that is currently selected in the PID Gas Name Screen in Display Mode. In the
example below, acetone is the currently selected gas. If isobutylene is the selected
gas, then isobutylene will appear twice in this list.
SINGLE
GAS SELECT
Isobutylene
Acetone
ESCAPE
9. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to move the cursor next to the gas you
want to use for calibration. Continue to Step 10.

10 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to proceed to the Single Calibration
Apply Gas Screen. APPLYGAS and the gas reading will be flashing.
The screen shown below is for the CH4 channel. If you are calibrating a different
channel, your screen will look slightly different.
APPLYGAS
CH4
0
%LEL
11 . Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to the rigid tube on the probe.
Allow the GX-6000 to draw gas for one minute.
12 . If necessary, adjust the reading to match the cylinder concentration with the ▲AIR
and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons. If the reading cannot be adjusted to match the
cylinder concentration, see “Troubleshooting” on page 102.
13 . If SEN LIFE ALERT is set to ON (factory setting), and if a sensor is in a sensor life
warning condition, the following screen sequence occurs.
SINGLE SEN LIFE SINGLE

WARNING SINGLE CAL
CH4 CH4
O2
PASS H2S
CO
VOC
ESCAPE
POWER/ENTER to acknowledge

14 . If no sensors are in a sensor life warning condition or if SEN LIFE ALERT is set to
OFF, the following screen sequence occurs.
SINGLE SINGLE
SINGLE CAL
CH4
O2
PASS H2S
CO
VOC
ESCAPE
15 . Disconnect the tubing from the GX-6000’s probe.

16 . Repeat Step 6 through Step 15 for any other channels you want to calibrate. Make
sure you use an appropriate calibration cylinder for each sensor.
CAUTION: When calibrating the oxygen sensor, verify the concentration of oxygen
listed on the cylinder’s label. For oxygen-free samples (100% nitrogen for
example), set the oxygen calibration value to 0.0%.
17 . After the last channel is calibrated, disconnect the calibration tubing from the probe,
then unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration cylinder.
18 . With the Select Sensor Screen displayed, place the cursor next to ESCAPE using the
▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button.
SINGLE
SINGLE CAL
CH4
O2
H2S
CO
VOC
ESCAPE
19 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration Mode
Screen.
20 . Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to the NORMAL MODE
menu item, then press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to
Measuring Mode.

Performing a Bump Test
NOTE: The BUMP DISP menu item in Maintenance Mode is factory set to OFF. The
BUMP TEST menu item will not appear unless BUMP DISP is set to ON. See
pg.145 for instructions.
NOTE: The GX-6000 uses parameters defined in the BUMP PARAMETERS menu
item of Maintenance Mode while performing a bump test. To view or update
these parameters, see pg.146.
If the combustible gas channel is calibrated to a gas other than methane, use an appropriate
multigas cylinder.
1 . Install the demand flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder.
2 . Connect the sample tubing to the demand flow regulator.
3 . Install the sample hose and probe on the GX-6000 inlet fitting. Make sure the probe’s
4 . While in Measuring Mode, press and hold the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button, then press
5 . If the unit prompts you for the password, enter it by using the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼
in User Mode is set to ON. See pg.100 for instructions to update the
PASSWORD setting and to choose a password.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
BUMP TEST
NORMAL MODE

7. Move the cursor next to the BUMP TEST menu item by using the SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) button.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
BUMP TEST
NORMAL MODE
8. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The first of the Gas Select Screens,
ESCAPE screen that will take you back to the Calibration Mode menu. Use the
▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to display the gas(es) you want to test.
AUTO AUTO
CH4 50 %LEL
O2 12.0 % ▲ AIR or
CO 50 ppm
VOC 100 ppm
AUTO
GAS SELECT
▲ AIRor ▲ AIR
or
ESCAPE
9. Before proceeding, confirm that the bump test gas value(s) are the same as the
concentration(s) in the calibration cylinder. If they are not, adjust the bump test gas
value(s) be entering the AUTO CAL menu item in Calibration Mode, changing the
value(s) there, and reentering the BUMP TEST menu item.

10 . With the desired sensor screen displayed, connect the tubing from the demand flow
regulator to the rigid tube on the probe then quickly press and release the POWER/
ENTER button to proceed to the Bump In Progress Screen. The instrument will
count down.
30BUMP
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
20.9%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
If you do not want to proceed with the bump test, press and release the DISP/LOCK
If you do want to continue with the bump test, proceed to the next step.
11 . When AUTO CAL in the BUMP PARAMETERS menu item in Maintenance
Mode is set to OFF:
a. The instrument will indicate which channels passed or failed the bump test with
an OK (pass) or an NG (fail) to the right of the gas. You can scroll between the
bump test results and the bump test gas readings with the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) button.
BUMP BUMP
CH4 O2
CH4
O2
OK
NG
▲ AIR
or 50
%LEL
19.0%
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
H2S OK H2S CO
CO NG 25.0
ppm
13
ppm
b. If all channels passed: Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to
the Gas Select Screen. If START BUMP PASS is set to ON (factory setting) and
if your instrument is a 4-gas only, the instrument will automatically start the
warmup sequence.
c. If any channels failed: The buzzer will sound a double pulsing tone until you
press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Gas Select Screen.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 102 to investigate the cause of the failure and
replace the failed sensor(s) if necessary.
d. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.

12 . When AUTO CAL in the BUMP PARAMETERS menu item in Maintenance
Mode is set to ON:
If all channels pass the bump test:
a. The results screen appears. You can scroll between the bump test results and the
bump test gas readings with the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons.
BUMP BUMP
CH4 O2
CH4
O2
OK
OK ▲ AIR
or
50
%LEL
12.0%
H2S OK SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) H2S CO
CO OK 25.0
ppm
50
ppm
b. To return to the Gas Select Screen, press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
If START BUMP PASS is set to ON (factory setting) and if your instrument is a
4-gas only, the instrument will automatically start the warmup sequence.
c. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
If any channel fails the bump test:
a. The instrument will beep and a calibration is immediately and automatically
started. Continue to apply the calibration gas. CAL will appear at the top of the
screen along with a countdown.
The calibration time counted down during a calibration initiated because of a
failed bump test is the difference between the gas time and the calibration time
defined in the BUMP SETTING menu item in Maintenance Mode.
60CAL
CH4 O2
49
%LEL
19.0%
H2S CO
23.0
ppm
32
ppm

b. At the end of the calibration, the instrument displays the results from both the
bump test and the calibration. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to
scroll between the calibration/bump test results, the bump test gas readings, and
the calibration gas readings.
BUMP BUMP
CH4 O2
CH4
O2
OK
NG
OK
NG ▲ AIR
or
49
%LEL
19.0%
H2S OK OK SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) H2S CO
CO NG OK
23.0
ppm
32
ppm
CAL
▲ AIRor CH4 O2
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) 50
%LEL
18.0% ▲ AIR
or
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
H2S CO
25.0
ppm
49
ppm
c. To return to the Gas Select Screen, press and release the POWER/ENTER button
at any time. If any channel failed the calibration, the buzzer will sound a double
pulsing tone until you press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
d. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
13 . Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration cylinder.
14 . If you want to bump test any more channels, repeat Step 10 - Step 13.
15 . Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to display the ESCAPE screen, then press and
release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration Mode Menu.
menu option, then press and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to
Measuring Mode.

Chapter 6: User Mode
Overview
This section describes the GX-6000 in User Mode. See Table 12 below 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 12: User Mode Menu Items
Menu Item (page number) Description
DATE (pg.96) Set the instrument’s date and time

DATE FORMAT (pg.96) Set the date format
CONFIGURE CH (pg.97) Change sensor/channel assignment
LANGUAGE (pg.99) Change the instrument’s language
ROM/SUM (pg.99) View the instrument’s ROM number and checksum
PASSWORD (pg.100) Turn the User Mode password function on or off and
update the password
START MEASURE (pg.101) Return to Measuring Mode
Tips for Using User Mode

• When in the main menu, the cursor (>) indicates which menu item will be selected if
the POWER/ENTER button is pressed and released.
• Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to move the cursor down through the main menu
and submenu items, and to lower values or change the setting in a specific option.
• Use the ▲AIR button to move the cursor up through the main menu and submenu
items, and to raise values or change the setting in a specific option.
• Use the POWER/ENTER button to enter a selected menu item with the cursor next to
it and to enter and save settings during programming.
• An adjustable parameter that is flashing can be adjusted with the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) buttons.
• Press the DISP/LOCK button while in a screen where you are entering or updating
parameters to exit the screen without saving any changes.
Entering User Mode
WARNING: The GX-6000 is not in operation as a gas detector while in User Mode.
1. Take the GX-6000 to a non-hazardous location and turn it off if it is on.

2. Press and hold the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons, then press and hold the
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POWER/ENTER button. When you hear a beep, release the buttons.
3. The screen that appears will depend on the setting of User Mode’s PASSWORD
item.
If PASSWORD is set to OFF (factory setting), continue with Step 4.
If PASSWORD is set to ON, continue with Step 6.
PASSWORD PASSWORD
MODE SELECT
USER MODE
MAINTENANCE INPUT
PASSWORD
0 0 0 0
PASSWORD set to OFF PASSWORD set to ON
4. If PASSWORD has been set to OFF, the Mode Select screen will appear, prompting
you to choose the mode you’d like to enter.
5. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to put the cursor in front of USER
MODE and press and release the POWER/ENTER button. Continue to Step 8.
6. If PASSWORD has been set to ON in User Mode, a password screen will appear.
The first digit will be flashing.
7. Enter the password by using the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to select each
password number and then pressing and releasing the POWER/ENTER button to
enter it and move on to the next number until all of the numbers are entered.
Continue to Step 8.
8. The main menu displays. It has 7 menu items.
MAINTE
USER
DATE
DATE FORMAT
CONFIGURE CH
LANGUAGE
ROM/SUM
PASSWORD
START MEASURE
9. Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to move the cursor up and down the
menu items.
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Setting the Date and Time
NOTE: The example screen shown below assumes a DATE FORMAT setting of MM/
DD/YYYY (factory setting). If your instrument’s DATE FORMAT is set to
something else, your screen will appear different.
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to DATE.

2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The date and time will be displayed with the
year flashing.
DATE
DATE
5/ 1/2015
MM/DD/YYYY
12:55
3. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to display the desired year.

4. Press and release POWER/ENTER 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
main menu displays after you enter the seconds setting.
Setting the Date Format

The date can be displayed in three ways, MM/DD/YYYY (factory setting), DD/MM/
YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to DATE FORMAT.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Date Format screen appears with the current
setting flashing.
3 . Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to display the desired setting.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the main menu.

Configuring the Channels
The CONFIGURE CH menu item allows you to rearrange the display order of the active
channels.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to CONFIGURE CH.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Configure Channels screen appears with the
cursor next to CH1.
USER
CONFIGURE CH
CH 1 : CH4 (HC )
CH 2 : O2 (OX )
CH 3 : H2S (H2S )
CH 4 : CO (CO )
CH 5 : VOC (SM1)
ESCAPE
3. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move the cursor next to the channel you want to
configure.
4. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The available configuration options are shown.
The current setting for the channel will be flashing.
USER
CHANNEL 1
CH4 (HC )
O2 (OX )
H2S (H2S )
CO (CO )
VOC (SM1)
ESCAPE

5. Use ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move the cursor next to the desired
configuration for the selected channel. In the example below, the cursor has been
moved next to the H2S (H2S ) selection.
USER
CHANNEL 1
CH4 (HC )
O2 (OX )
H2S (H2S )
CO (CO )
VOC (SM1)
ESCAPE
6. Press and release POWER/ENTER to select the channel configuration.
NOTE: Each channel must have a gas assignment. If you change one channel’s gas to
something else, the two affected channels will end up swapping places. In the
example above, when you select H2S as channel 1’s new gas, CH4, which used
to be channel 1, would automatically be assigned to channel 3, H2S’ old
channel.
7. Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 for any other channels you want to configure.
8. Use SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move the cursor next to the ESCAPE menu item.
NOTE: If you want to exit to the main menu without saving any channel configuration
changes, press and release DISP/LOCK.
9. Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the changes and return to the main menu.

Updating the Language Setting
The LANGUAGE menu item allows you to select the language for the GX-6000’s user
interface. The available choices are English (factory setting), Japanese, Italian, Spanish,
German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Korean.
USER
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
ITALIAN
SPANISH
GERMAN
FRENCH
PORTUGUESE
RUSSIAN
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to LANGUAGE.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Select Language Screen appears with the
cursor in front of the current language.
3. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move the cursor in front of the desired language.
If you do not wish to select a new language, press and release DISP/LOCK. The unit
will return to the main menu.
4. Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the new language setting and return to the
main menu. The GX-6000’s user interface will now be in the newly selected
language.
Viewing the ROM/SUM of the Instrument

The ROM/SUM screen shows the firmware version that is loaded in the instrument and
the firmware checksum.
1 . Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to ROM/SUM.
2 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The ROM and checksum values for
your unit will be displayed.
ROM/SUM
ROM 05017
SUM 62C7

3. The first line displays the ROM number. The ROM number indicates the firmware
version number. In the above example, the ROM number is 05017. The bottom line
displays the firmware file’s checksum, 62C7 in the above example.
4. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button again to return to the main menu.
Turning the Password Function On or Off

ON: The GX-6000 prompts you for a password when you enter User Mode and
Calibration Mode.
OFF (factory setting): No password is required to enter User Mode or Calibration Mode.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor in front of PASSWORD.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Password Protection Screen appears.
USER
USER PASSWORD
ON
3. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to display the desired setting.

4. If you selected OFF, press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and
return to the main menu.
If you selected ON, continue with Step 5.

5. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Set Password Screen appears. 0000 is at the
bottom of the screen with the first 0 flashing.
USER
USER PASSWORD
INPUT
PASSWORD
0 0 0 0
6. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to display a number from 0 to 9.

7. Press and release POWER/ENTER to enter the selection and advance to the next
number.

8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to select the remaining numbers. When you press and
release POWER/ENTER to enter the last number, the password is saved and you
Exiting User Mode

1. From the main menu, place the cursor in front of START MEASURE at the bottom
of the menu.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER.
3. The unit will begin its start-up sequence.

Chapter 7: Maintenance
Overview
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the GX-6000. It also includes
procedures for replacing and 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
The troubleshooting table describes error messages, symptoms, probable causes, and
recommended action for problems you may encounter with the GX-6000.
Table 13: Troubleshooting the GX-6000
Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action
• The LCD is blank. • The unit may have been 1. To turn on the unit, press and briefly
turned off. hold the POWER/ENTER button.
• The alkaline batteries may 2. If the unit does not turn on, replace
need to be replaced or Li-ion the alkaline batteries or recharge the
battery pack may need to be Li-ion battery pack.
recharged. 3. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• The LCD shows • The H2S scrubber disk or 1. Replace the H2S scrubber disk or
abnormally high or charcoal filter may need to charcoal filter.
low readings but be replaced. 2. Recalibrate the unit.
other gas detection • The GX-6000 may need to 3. If the difficulties continue, replace
instruments do not. be recalibrated. the sensor for the affected channel(s)
and calibrate the affected channel(s).
• The sensor for the affected 4. If the difficulties continue, contact
channel(s) may need RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
replacement. instruction.
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Table 13: Troubleshooting the GX-6000
Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action
• The unit indicates • The probe tube is clogged. 1. Inspect the probe tube for any
flow failure and • The hydrophobic filter disk obstructions.
does not recover in the probe is dirty. 2. Inspect the hydrophobic filter disk in
when RESET is the probe and replace if necessary.
pressed and • The sample hose has a kink 3. Inspect the sample hose for kinks or
released. or obstruction. obstructions and replace if
• The pump is malfunctioning. necessary.
4. Attempt to set the low flow setpoint
as described on pg.161.
5. If difficulties continue, contact RKI
Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• Auto calibration or • The auto calibration values 1. Check all calibration tubing for leaks
single calibration may not match the cylinder or for any bad connections.
fails. gas concentrations (auto 2. Make sure the GX-6000 has been
calibration only). properly set up for calibration.
• The charcoal filter is 3. Change the charcoal filter.
saturated causing an elevated 4. Verify that the calibration cylinder
CO reading. contains an adequate supply of fresh
test sample.
• The sample gas is not 5. Clean the PID sensor’s lamp.
reaching the sensors because 6. Replace the PID sensor’s electrode
of a bad connection. stack.
• The calibration cylinder may 7. If the fail condition continues,
be out of gas or is outdated. replace the sensor(s).
• For PID sensors, the lamp 8. If the difficulties continue, contact
may need to be cleaned. RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
• For PID sensors, the instruction.
electrode stack may need to
be replaced.
• The sensor for the affected
channel(s) may need
replacement.
• Heart symbol at the • A microprocessor error has • Contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for
top of the screen occurred. further instruction.
becomes steadily on
or disappears
• Instrument does not • Sensor gasket is not seated • Turn the instrument off and remove
go into low flow properly. the flow chamber. Ensure that the
alarm when inlet is sensor gasket’s flow fitting
plugged. connections are facing up and that the
gasket is secured under the gasket
aligning tabs.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 103

Replacing or Recharging the Batteries
WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be

changed or charged in an area known to be nonhazardous.
AVERTISSEMENT:Pour éviter l’inflammation d’une atmosphère dangereuse, les

batteries doivent uniquement être modifiés ou facturés dans une zone
connue comme non dangereuse.
Replace or recharge the batteries when the battery icon indicates that the unit is in low
battery warning. When in low battery warning, the lowest battery level indication bar
disappears and the battery icon will be flashing.
Replacing Alkaline Batteries
NOTE: Use Procell PC 1500 alkaline batteries or RKI Instruments, Inc. lithium-ion
battery pack 49-1619 to maintain the CSA classification of the GX-6000. Use
of other batteries will void the CSA classification and may void the warranty.
Do not mix old/new or different types of batteries.
NOTE: Utiliser Procell 1500 piles alcalines ou RKI Instruments, Inc. pack batterie
lithium-ion 49-1619 de maintenir la classification CSA de la GX-6000.
L’utilisation d’autres piles annule la classification CSA et peut annuler la
garantie. Ne mélangez pas les anciennes/nouvelles ou différents types de piles.
1. Turn off the GX-6000.
WARNING: Do not remove the batteries while the GX-6000 is on.
2. Turn the GX-6000 over so that the flow chamber and battery cover are facing up and
the LCD is facing down.
3. Push the battery cover latch toward the bottom of the instrument.
Figure 11: Releasing Battery Cover Latch

4. Grasp the end of the battery cover that’s closest to the bottom of the instrument and
lift it up.
Figure 12: Opening Battery Cover

5. Carefully remove the old alkaline batteries. Verify that the battery compartment and
electrical contacts are clean.
6. Carefully install the new AA alkaline batteries according to the battery diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Figure 13: Installing the Alkaline Batteries

7. Close the battery cover and secure the battery cover latch by pushing it up and
toward the top of the instrument.

Replacing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
NOTE: Use Procell PC 1500 alkaline batteries or RKI Instruments, Inc. lithium-ion
battery pack 49-1619 to maintain the CSA classification of the GX-6000. Use
of other batteries will void the CSA classification and may void the warranty.
Do not mix old/new or different types of batteries.
NOTE: Utiliser Procell 1500 piles alcalines ou RKI Instruments, Inc. pack batterie
lithium-ion 49-1619 de maintenir la classification CSA de la GX-6000.
L’utilisation d’autres piles annule la classification CSA et peut annuler la
garantie. Ne mélangez pas les anciennes/nouvelles ou différents types de piles.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery pack while the GX-6000 is on.
2. Remove the rubber boot, if installed.

3. Turn the GX-6000 over so that the flow chamber and battery cover are facing up and
the LCD is facing down.
4. The battery pack release latch is located on the bottom of the instrument and is closer
to the front of the case than the back.
5. Slide the battery pack release latch to the right with one hand and lift up on the
battery pack with the other.
1. Slide Battery Pack Release

2. Lift Up on Battery Pack
Latch to the Right
Figure 14: Releasing the Battery Pack

6. Slide the battery pack away from the instrument.

7. Install a new battery pack. If the battery pack release latch moved back into its closed
position, slide the latch to the right with one hand and insert a new battery pack with
the other.
1. Be Sure Battery Pack Release

2. Push New Battery Pack Down
Latch is Pushed to the Right
Figure 15: Installing the Battery Pack

8. Release the battery pack release latch. If it does not return to its closed position
automatically, push the latch to the left and toward the instrument until it is flush
with the bottom of the instrument.
9. Reinstall the rubber boot, if desired.
Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack in the Instrument
CAUTION: To be used only with lithium ion battery pack p/n 49-1619. Charge only
with RKI charger model BC-6000, p/n 49-2182, or RKI charger model BC-
6000DC, p/n 49-2183. Use of other rechargeable batteries or chargers or
charging of other rechargeable batteries in the GX-6000 will void the
warranty.
PRUDENCE: Pour être utilisé uniquement avec une batterie au lithium-ion p/n 49-1619.
Charge uniquement en fonction du modèle de chargeur RKI BC-6000, p/n
49-2182, ou modèle de chargeur BC-6000DC RKI, p/n 49-2183.
L’utilisation d’autres piles ou chargeurs rechargeables ou charger d’autres
batteries recharegables dans le GX-6000 annule la garantie.
The charger can be mounted to the wall using DIN rail, if desired. See pg.22 for
instructions.
1 . Make sure the GX-6000 is off.
2 . Confirm that the power adapter’s DC output cord is plugged into the charger.

3. If using an AC powered charging station, plug the AC adapter into an electrical
outlet.
AC Power
Supply
Power Supply
Jack (on
bottom of
charger)
DC12V
To AC
Outlet
AC Powered Charging Station
Figure 16: Connecting the Charging Station’s AC Adapter

If using a DC powered charging station, plug the 12 VDC vehicle plug adapter into a
vehicle’s 12 VDC power socket.
DC Adapter
Power Supply
Jack (on
bottom of
charger)
DC12V
To Vehicle
12 VDC
Power Socket
DC Powered Charging Station
Figure 17: Connecting the Charging Station’s DC Adapter

The construction of the charging stations allows them to be chained together but a
separate adapter must be used for each charging station. One adapter will not operate
more than one charging station.

4. Place the GX-6000 into the battery charging station as shown in Figure 18 below so
that the metal contacts on the back of the unit come into contact with the metal
contacts on the back of the holder in the charging station. When proper contact has
been made, the red LED on the charging station will turn on.
If you are using a DC adapter, the charging station comes with a Velcro strap and
washer assembly to secure the GX-6000. Ensure that the washer is installed over the
GX-6000’s inlet fitting, that both ends of the Velcro strap are attached to the charging
station, and that the assembly is securing the instrument.
RKI GX-6000
D IS P R E SE T
A IR
LOC K
S H IF T
( P A N IC )
P O W E R /E N TE R
Red Charging LED
Figure 18: Putting the GX-6000 into the Charging Station

5. When a full charge has been reached, approximately 3 hours, the red LED on the
charging station will turn off. Remove the GX-6000 from the charging station and
unplug the charging station’s power cord from the AC outlet.
Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Out of the Instrument
The lithium ion battery pack may be charged using the charging station while it is out of
the GX-6000. This is useful if spare battery packs are kept in case the pack in the GX-
6000 needs to be charged, but the unit must be used immediately. In this case, a spare
charged pack can be installed in the GX-6000 and the dead pack charged in the charging
station.
The charger can be mounted to the wall using DIN rail, if desired. See pg.22 for
instructions.

1. Make sure the GX-6000 is off.
2. Confirm that the power adapter’s DC output cord is plugged into the charger.
3. If using an AC powered charging station, plug the AC adapter into an electrical
outlet.
AC Power
Supply
Power Supply
Jack (on
bottom of
charger)
DC12V
To AC
Outlet
AC Powered Charging Station
Figure 19: Connecting the Charging Station’s AC Adapter

If using a DC powered charging station, plug the 12 VDC vehicle plug adapter into a
vehicle’s 12 VDC power socket.
DC Adapter
Power Supply
Jack (on
bottom of
charger)
DC12V
To Vehicle
12 VDC
Power Socket
DC Powered Charging Station
Figure 20: Connecting the Charging Station’s DC Adapter

The construction of the charging stations allows them to be chained together but a
separate adapter must be used for each charging station. One adapter will not operate
more than one charging station.
4. If necessary, remove the battery pack from the instrument as described in Step 1 -
Step 6 in “Replacing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack” on page 106.
5. Insert the battery pack into the charging station as shown in Figure 21 below so that
the metal contacts on the back of the battery pack come into contact with the metal
contacts in the charging station. When proper contact has been made, the red LED on
the charging station will turn on.
Battery Pack
Side View Top View
Figure 21: Putting the Battery Pack into the Charging Station
6. When a full charge has been reached, approximately 3 hours, the red LED on the
charging station will turn off. Remove the battery pack from the charging station and
unplug the charging station’s power cord from the AC outlet.
7. If necessary, reinstall the battery pack as described in Step 7 - Step 8 on pg.106.

Replacing the Probe’s Particle Filter and
Hydrophobic Filter Disk
Inspect the probe’s internal components if you notice that the GX-6000’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 and the bottom half includes the sample
hose.
Top Half
Particle Filter, Not Used

for Chlorine Detection
Hydrophobic Filter Disk
Gasket
Bottom Half
Sample Hose
Figure 22: Replacing the Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk
3. Set the top half aside. Make sure the bottom half remains oriented with the sample
hose facing down.
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.
CAUTION: If you are replacing filters in a probe intended for chlorine detection, do
not install the particle filter.
8. Carefully screw the top half onto the bottom half disk while keeping the probe
oriented with the probe tip facing up and the sample hose facing down. 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-6000.
b. Startup the GX-6000.
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 the H2S Scrubber Disk and the

Charcoal 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.
1. Verify that the GX-6000 is off.
2. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the four screws holding the flow
chamber to the rest of the GX-6000’s case.
3. Grasp the sides of the flow chamber and lift it away from the rest of the case. The
screws are captive screws and will not come out of the flow chamber.
4. To replace the H2S scrubber disk, remove the old one from its recess in the sensor
gasket and replace it with the new one making sure that it is properly seated. You do
not have to remove the sensor gasket to replace the H2S scrubber disk. It sits in a
recess on top of it.

5. To replace the charcoal filter, pull the old one out of its recess in the sensor gasket if
it did not already come out and replace it with a new one. You do not have to remove
the sensor gasket to do this. The charcoal filter sits in a recess on top of it.
H2S Scrubber Disk

Charcoal Filter
Sensor G asket
Figure 23: Replacing the H2S Scrubber Disk and Charcoal Filter
6. Ensure that the sensor gasket is installed properly. The flow fitting connections need
to be facing up and cannot be skewed sideways. The gasket must be pushed down in
the center and secured under the gasket aligning tabs.
Failure to install the sensor gasket appropriately may result in inaccurate gas
readings.
Flow Fitting Connections
Gasket Aligning Tabs
Figure 24: Sensor Gasket Seating

7. Insert the flow chamber back into the instrument.
8. Tighten the flow chamber’s four screws that were loosened in Step 2.
9. To verify that the sensor gasket was inserted properly:
a. Turn the GX-6000 on.
b. Plug the inlet with your finger.
c. Verify that the GX-6000 goes into low flow alarm. If the GX-6000 does not go
into low flow alarm, turn the instrument off and attempt to seat the sensor gasket
again.
Replacing a Sensor
4. Gently pull up the edges of the sensor gasket to loosen it from its connections. Be
sure not to lose any of the filters that are in it. The sensors will be exposed.
5. Locate the sensor you want to replace and remove it from its socket.
6. Carefully insert the replacement sensor in the correct socket.
a. Be sure that the new sensor is installed in the same position as the old sensor and
that the following sensor priority for the smart sensor 1 position is maintained.
Table 14: Priority for Smart Sensor 1 Position
10.6 eV low range PID
High Priority 10.0 eV/benzene PID

11.7 eV PID
10.6 eV high range PID
Low Priority ESS-03 Chlorine

ESS-03 Ammonia
IR and other ESS-03 sensors
For example, if your instrument is a 4-gas + low range PID + high range PID, the
low range PID sensor should be in the smart sensor 1 position and the high range
PID sensor should be in the smart sensor 2 position. If your instrument is a 4-gas
+ high range PID, the high range PID sensor should be in the smart sensor 1
position and a dummy sensor should be installed in the smart sensor 2 position.
See the figure below for the location of the smart sensor 1 and 2 positions.

LEL Sensor
Smart Sensor 1 CO Sensor
Position
H2S Sensor
Smart Sensor 2 CO
Position Oxygen Sensor

H2 S
Figure 25: Replacing a Sensor
CAUTION: When replacing a sensor, verify that the sensor is properly aligned with its
socket before inserting it into the socket. The CO and H2S sensors have
alignment slots which match up with alignment tabs in the sockets. The
combustible sensors each have two non-polarized contacts which must line
up with the contacts in their socket. Forcing a sensor into its socket may
damage the sensor or the socket.
7. If your instrument has a factory installed dummy sensor, ensure that it is still
installed correctly. Make sure that the flat side is up and the hollow side is down.

8. Place the sensor gasket and filters back over the sensors ensuring that the sensor
gasket seals with the sensors and the flow fittings. The flow fitting connections need
readings.

9. Insert the flow chamber back into the instrument.
10 . Tighten the flow chamber’s four screws that were loosened in Step 2.
11 . Start up the GX-6000 by pressing and briefly holding the POWER/ENTER button.
12 . To verify that the sensor gasket was inserted properly:
a. Plug the inlet with your finger.
b. Verify that the GX-6000 goes into low flow alarm. If the GX-6000 does not go
again.
13 . Calibrate the new sensors as described on pg.68.

Replacing the Hydrophobic Filter and Wire
Mesh Disk
2. Locate the clear plastic filter holder at the top of the GX-6000.
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
Wire Mesh Disk

Hydrophobic
Rubber Gasket Filter
(Inside Instrument)
Figure 27: Changing the Filter & Wire Mesh Disk

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.
PID Sensor Maintenance

The PID sensor includes user serviceable parts. They are the lamp and the electrode stack.
The following sections include procedures for cleaning the lamp, replacing the lamp, and
replacing the electrode stack.
Cleaning the PID Sensor’s Lamp, 10.0 eV and 10.6 eV Lamps
Clean the lamp if you notice a significant drop in sensitivity from one scheduled
calibration to another or if you are not able to calibrate the PID channel. See Table 16 on
page 130 for lamp cleaning kit ordering information. The lamp cleaning kit for the 10.0
eV and 10.6 eV PID sensors includes the following items:
• an electrode stack removal tool
• a small vial of aluminum oxide powder
• 40 cotton swabs
• 10 finger cots
CAUTION: The aluminum oxide cleaning kit is only for use with the 10.0 eV and
10.6 eV PID sensors’ lamps. An anhydrous methanol cleaning kit is used to
clean the 11.7 eV PID sensor’s lamp. DO NOT USE THE ALUMINUM
OXIDE CLEANING KIT TO CLEAN THE 11.7 eV PID SENSOR’S LAMP!
See “Appendix I: 11.7 eV PID Sensor” on page 239 for 11.7 eV lamp
cleaning kit information.
Perform the following procedure to clean the PID lamp:

1 . Verify that the GX-6000 is off.
2 . Use a small Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the four screws holding the flow
3 . Grasp the sides of the flow chamber and lift it away from the rest of the case. The
4 . Gently pull up the edges of the sensor gasket to loosen it from its connections. Be
5 . Locate the PID sensor.
6 . Grasp the sensor firmly and pull it out of its socket.
7 . Place the PID sensor face down on a flat clean working surface.
NOTE: Do not touch the lamp window with your fingers as this may contaminate the
window with finger oil. At this point it is recommended that the finger cots be
used on the fingers handling the lamp. Finger cots are included with the lamp
cleaning kit.

8. Hold the PID sensor steady on the working surface with one hand and using the other
hand, locate the tabs on the electrode stack removal tool and insert them into the slots
on the side of the PID sensor near the face.
Figure 28: Using Removal Tool

9. Squeeze the removal tool to push the tabs into the sensor slots until the electrode
stack and lamp are released.
10 . Carefully lift the PID sensor body away from the electrode stack and lamp. Take care
not to touch the lamp window, the flat end of the lamp, with your fingers. If the lamp
remains lodged in the sensor body, carefully remove it with tweezers.
Lamp Window
Figure 29: Lamp Window Location
11 . If the spring in the lamp cavity comes out, place it back into the lamp cavity.
12 . Hold the lamp in one hand being careful not to touch the lamp window with your
fingers.
13 . With the other hand collect a small amount of aluminum oxide powder on a cotton
swab.

14 . Use this cotton swab to polish the PID lamp window. Use a circular motion, applying
light pressure to clean the lamp window. Do not touch the lamp window with your
fingers.
Figure 30: Polishing the Electrode Lamp Window

15 . Continue polishing until you can hear a squeaking sound made by the cotton swab
moving over the window surface. This usually occurs after about 15 seconds of
polishing.
16 . Remove the residual powder from the lamp window with a clean cotton swab. Take
care not to touch the tip of the cotton swab that is used to clean the lamp as this may
contaminate it with finger oil.
17 . Ensure the lamp is completely dry and any visible signs of contamination are
removed before reinstalling.
18 . Hold the electrode stack between the thumb and forefinger of one hand and place the
window end of the lamp inside the O-ring seal in the electrode stack with the other
hand as shown below.
Figure 31: Reinstalling the Electrode Lamp

19 . Twisting the lamp slightly during insertion will help to ensure the lamp window is
snug against the stack's front electrode. The lamp should be supported by the O-ring.
20 . Continuing to hold the electrode stack between your forefinger and thumb, carefully
insert the lamp into the lamp cavity in the sensor ensuring that the lamp remains in
position.
21 . Press in the electrode stack firmly to ensure that the stack wing clips are engaged and
the faces of the stack and sensor body are flush.
22 . Carefully line up the PID sensor’s connections with the connections on the bottom of
the socket and slowly insert the sensor in the socket.
23 . Do not attempt to push the sensor in farther once it makes contact with the bottom of
the socket until you are sure that the sensor’s connections are engaged with the
socket’s connections. If you feel that the connections did not engage, slightly rotate
the sensor back and forth without putting pressure on it until you feel the connections
engage.
24 . Push the sensor into the socket until it bottoms out.
25 . Place the sensor gasket and filters back over the sensors ensuring that it seals with
the sensors and the flow fittings. The flow fitting connections need to be facing up
and cannot be skewed sideways. The gasket must be pushed down in the center and
secured under the gasket aligning tabs.
readings.

26 . Insert the flow chamber back into the instrument.

again.
30 . Calibrate the PID sensor as described in “Chapter 5: Calibration Mode” on page 68.
Replacing the PID Sensor’s Lamp
If cleaning the PID lamp does not resolve any calibration problems you may be having,
the lamp may need to be replaced.
Ordering the Correct Replacement Lamp
It’s important to order the correct replacement lamp for your PID sensor.
1 . Look at the label(s) on the side of your PID sensor. Some sensors only have a label
that says “PIS-001” or “PIS-002”. Other sensors have a label that says “PIS-001” or
“PIS-002” and another RKI part number label that says “PID-001L” or “PID-002L”.
2 . See the table below for replacement lamp part numbers based on your sensor’s
label(s).
Table 15: PID Sensor Replacement Lamp Part Number
Sensor Part Part Number Label(s) Replacement Lamp

Number on Sensor Part Number
PID-001 PIS-001 51-1500RK

PID-001L PIS-001 and PID-001L 51-1503
PID-002 PIS-002 51-1502
PID-002L PIS-002 and PID-002L 51-1503
Steps to Replace the Lamp

Perform the following procedure to replace the PID lamp:
NOTE: Do not touch the new lamp window (the flat end) with your fingers as this may
contaminate the window with finger oil.

5. Locate the PID sensor.
6. Grasp the sensor firmly and pull it out of its socket.
7. Place the PID sensor face down on a flat clean working surface.


10 . Carefully lift the PID sensor body away from the electrode stack and lamp. If the
lamp remains lodged in the sensor body, carefully remove it with tweezers.
12 . Discard the old PID lamp.
NOTE: At this point it is recommended that the finger cots be used on the fingers
handling the lamp. Finger cots are included with the lamp cleaning kit.

13 . Hold the electrode stack between the thumb and forefinger of one hand and place the
window end of the new lamp inside the O-ring seal in the electrode stack with the
other hand as shown below. Take care not to touch the lamp window.
Figure 34: Reinstalling the Electrode Lamp

position.
engage.

readings.

again.
25 . Calibrate the PID sensor as described on pg.68.

Replacing the PID Sensor’s Electrode Stack
The electrode stack can last for the life of the PID sensor if the GX-6000 is used in a very
clean, controlled environment. When used in a heavily contaminated or dirty environment,
the electrode stack may only last a month. A contaminated electrode stack will cause a
drop in sensitivity which can cause problems calibrating the PID channel. The electrode
stack should be replaced if the PID sensor shows signs of contamination even after
cleaning or replacing the lamp.
NOTE: Do not touch the new lamp window (the flat end) with your fingers as this may
contaminate the window with finger oil.

5. Locate the PID sensor.
6. Grasp the sensor firmly and pull it out of its socket.
7. Place the PID sensor face down on a flat clean working surface.
NOTE: At this point it is recommended that the finger cots be used on the fingers
handling the lamp. Finger cots are included with the lamp cleaning kit.

10 . Carefully lift the PID sensor body away from the electrode stack and lamp. If the
lamp remains lodged in the sensor body, carefully remove it with tweezers.
12 . Discard the old electrode stack.
13 . Hold the new electrode stack between the thumb and forefinger of one hand and
place the window end of the lamp inside the O-ring seal in the new electrode stack
with the other hand as shown below. Take care not to touch the lamp window.
Figure 37: Reinstalling Electrode Lamp

position.
engage.

readings.

again.
25 . Calibrate the PID sensor as described on pg.68.

Chapter 8: General Parts List
Table 16 lists part numbers for the GX-6000’s replacement parts and accessories.
Table 16: General Parts List
Part Number Description
06-1248RK-03 Calibration kit tubing, 3 foot length

10-1093RK Screw, for flow chamber
13-0112RK Wrist strap
13-0123 Belt clip
13-6022 DIN rail, 4” long
13-6022-01 DIN rail mounting kit for 1 charger, includes 4” DIN rail and 2 end clamps
13-6025 DIN rail, 14” long
13-6025-01 DIN rail mounting kit for 4 chargers, includes 14” DIN rail and 2 end clamps
13-6100 End clamp for DIN rail mounting of charger
17-1031RK Tapered rubber nozzle, red
20-0326 Rubber boot, black
21-1833RK Filter holder, clear plastic
33-0159RK Hydrophobic filter, for instrument inlet and for probe
33-0560RK PID sensor electrode stack, 0 - 50,000 ppb, 2 stacks
33-0560-01 PID sensor electrode stack, 0 - 50,000 ppb, 1 stack
33-0562 PID sensor electrode stack, 0 - 6,000 ppm, HPPM type
33-1112RK Wire mesh disk filter, for instrument inlet
33-3013 Particle filter for probe
33-6092 VOC zero filter, charcoal, with tubing stubs and plugs (Included for low-range PID
units, 10.0 eV/benzene units, 11.7 eV PID units, and PID/CO2 combo units.
Optional for high-range PID units.)
33-7102RK Charcoal filter disk, 5 pack, for CO sensor
33-7114RK Filter disk, H2S scrubber, 5 pack, for LEL sensor
47-5084RK USB/IrDA adapter module, Legasic, for use with all premier portables (without
USB cable)
47-5084RK-01 USB/IrDA adapter assembly, Legasic, for use with all premier portables (with
module and USB cable)
47-5085RK Cable, USB A to USB mini, 6 feet, for 47-5084RK USB/IrDA adapter module
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Table 16: General Parts List (cont.)
47-5093 USB/IrDA adapter with cable and CD (not for use with Eagle 2)
49-0115RK AC adapter
49-1120RK AA size alkaline battery
49-1619 Li-ion battery pack
49-1620 Alkaline battery pack
49-2182-01 Battery charger, BC-6000, with 100 - 240 VAC adapter
49-2183 Battery charger, BC-6000, with 12 VDC adapter
51-1500RK PID sensor replacement lamp, 0 - 50,000 ppb, for PID-001 sensor
51-1502 PID sensor replacement lamp, 0 - 6,000 ppm, HPPM type, for PID-002 sensor
51-1502-01 PID sensor replacement lamp/electrode stack set, 0 - 6,000 ppm, HPPM type, for
PID-002 sensor
51-1503 PID sensor replacement lamp, for PID-001L and PID-002L sensor
65-7001RK Dummy sensor, LEL, O2, CO, or H2S sensor position
65-7003 Dummy sensor, smart sensor position

71-0362 Operator’s Manual, GX-6000 Standard 4 Gas + PID Configuration (this document)
71-0363 Operator’s Manual, GX-6000 PID Only Configuration
71-0383 Operator’s Manual, GX-6000 Data Logger Management Program
71-8010 GX-6000 Product CD, includes Data Logger Management Program, User Setup
Program, and all operator’s manuals
80-0006-XXP Sample hose with integral probe, with hydrophobic filter and particle filter, no
scrubber section. Replace “XX” with length in feet. 3 foot hose is standard.
Available lengths for the GX-6000 are 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50
feet.
80-0172 Probe, with hydrophobic filter and particle filter, no scrubber section
80-0404RK Dilution fitting, 1:1
81-0090RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 3-gas (CH4/O2/CO) 103 liter
81-0090RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 3-gas (CH4/O2/CO), 103 liter
81-0103RK-04 Calibration cylinder, isobutylene, 100 ppm in air, 34 liter aluminum

81-0143RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 5-gas (Proprietary blend of IBL, CH4, O2, H2S, CO),
58-liter aluminum
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: General Parts List • 131

34 liter aluminum
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 Regulator, demand-flow type (for 58- and 103-liter aluminum or steel, and 34-liter
aluminum calibration cylinders)
81-1055RK Regulator, demand-flow type (for 17- and 34-liter steel cylinder)
81-6AAX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter four-gas (CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, 34 liter 10 ppm IBL in
air cylinder, demand flow regulator, calibration tubing
81-6ABI-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter five-gas (IBL/CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, 34 liter 5 ppm
SO2 in N2 cylinder, demand flow regulator, calibration tubing
81-6ABK-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter five-gas (IBL/CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, 34 liter 10 ppm

NO2 in N2 cylinder, demand flow regulator, calibration tubing
81-6ABL-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter five-gas (IBL/CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, 34 liter 10 ppm

HCN in N2 cylinder, demand flow regulator, calibration tubing
81-6ABX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter five-gas (IBL/CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, demand flow

regulator, calibration tubing
81-6AXX Calibration kit: 58 liter four-gas (CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, demand flow
81-6AXX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter four-gas (CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, demand flow
81-6XAX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter 10 ppm IBL in air cylinder, demand flow regulator,
calibration tubing
81-6XBX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter 100 ppm IBL in air cylinder, demand flow regulator,
calibration tubing
82-0003RK Electrode stack removal tool
82-0300RK Aluminum oxide powder PID lamp cleaning kit, with electrode stack removal tool,
for 10.0 eV and 10.6 eV PID sensors’ lamps ONLY
82-0301 Anhydrous methanol PID lamp cleaning kit, with electrode stack removal tool, for
11.7 eV PID sensors’ lamps ONLY
ES-1821 Carbon monoxide (CO) sensor
ES-1827i Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor
NC-6264A LEL combustible sensor, catalytic

OS-BM2 Oxygen sensor
132 • Chapter 8: General Parts List GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

PID-001L PID sensor, 0 - 50,000 ppb VOC, improved type

PID-002L PID sensor, 0 - 6,000 ppm VOC, improved type
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: General Parts List • 133

Appendix A: Maintenance Mode
Overview
This appendix describes the GX-6000 in Maintenance Mode. The GX-6000 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 below.
Table 17: Maintenance Mode Menu Items
Menu Item (Page # of Description) Choices or Action Factory Setting
DATE (pg.141) user-entered date/time current date/time

DATE FORMAT (pg.141) • DD/MM/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
• MM/DD/YYYY
• YYYY/MM/DD
GAS CALIBRATION (pg.142) perform a calibration N/A
BUMP TEST (pg.142) perform a bump test N/A
CAL SETTING CAL REMINDER (pg.143) • ON ON
(pg.143) • OFF
CAL INTERVAL (pg.143) 1-365 DAYS 90 DAYS
CAL EXPRD (pg.143) • CONFIRM TO USE CONFIRM TO
• CANNOT USE USE
• NO EFFECT
CAL CHECK GAS (pg.144) • 4 GAS 4 GAS
• ALL GAS
START CAL PASS (pg.144) • ON ON
• OFF
ESCAPE return to main menu N/A
BUMP BUMP DISP (pg.145) • ON OFF
SETTING • OFF
(pg.145)
BUMP GAS TIME • 30 SEC 30 SEC
PARAMETERS (pg.146) • 45 SEC
(pg.146) • 60 SEC
• 90 SEC
CHECK • 10% 30%
(pg.146) • 20%
• 30%
• 40%
• 50%
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BUMP BUMP CAL TIME • 90 SEC 90 SEC

SETTING PARAMETERS (pg.146) • 120 SEC
(cont’d) (cont’d)
AUTO CAL • ON ON
(pg.147) • OFF
ESCAPE return to BUMP N/A
PARAMETERS menu
BUMP REMINDER (pg.147) • ON OFF
• OFF
BUMP INTERVAL (pg.147) 0-30 DAYS 30 DAYS
BUMP EXPRD (pg.148) • CONFIRM TO USE CONFIRM TO
• CANNOT USE USE
• NO EFFECT
BUMP CHECK GAS (pg.148) • 4 GAS 4 GAS
• ALL GAS
START BUMP PASS (pg.149) • ON ON
• OFF
ALARM ALARM POINTS (pg.150) set alarm points for any see Table 1 on
SETTING channel page 12
(pg.149)
ALARM LATCHING (pg.151) • LATCHING LATCHING
• SELF RESET
ALARM SILENCE (pg.151) • ON ON
• OFF
PUMP OFF DISP (pg.152) • ON OFF
• OFF
ID DISPLAY (pg.152) • ON OFF
• OFF
BACK LIGHT TIME (pg.152) OFF - 255 SEC 30 SEC
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix A: Maintenance Mode • 135

LANGUAGE (pg.153) • ENGLISH ENGLISH

• JAPANESE
• ITALIAN
• SPANISH
• GERMAN
• FRENCH
• PORTUGUESE
• RUSSIAN
• KOREAN
LUNCH BREAK (pg.153) • ON OFF
• OFF
AUTO ZERO (pg.153) • ON OFF
• OFF
DEMAND ZERO (pg.154) • ON ON
• OFF
ZERO FOLLOWER (pg.154) For each channel: ON
• ON
• OFF
ZERO SUPPRESS (pg.154) 0 - 3% of full scale 2% of full scale*
IR AUTO RANGE (pg.154) • AUTO RANGE AUTO RANGE
• LOW ONLY
CONFIRMATION (pg.155) • ON OFF
• OFF
CONFIRMATION INTERVAL 1 - 60 MIN 5 MIN
(if CONFIRMATION set to
ON)
KEY TONE (pg.155) • ON ON
• OFF
INERT MODE (pg.155) • ON OFF
• OFF
L. /B. MODE (pg.156) • OFF OFF
• LEAK CHECK MODE
BAR HOLE MODE
• BAR HOLE MODE
• LEAK CHECK MODE
BAR HOLE TIME (pg.156) • 30 SEC 30 SEC
• 45 SEC
• 60 SEC

CO DISPLAY (pg.157) • ON OFF

• OFF
MAN DOWN MAN DOWN (pg.157) • ON OFF
(pg.157) • OFF
PANIC (pg.158) • ON ON
• OFF
WARNING 1 TIME (pg.158) 10 - 75 SEC 60 SEC
WARNING 2 TIME (pg.158) 60 - 90 SEC 75 SEC
ALARM TIME (pg.158) 75 - 120 SEC 90 SEC
LOG SETTING LOG INTERVAL (pg.159) • 10 SEC 300 SEC
(pg.159) • 20 SEC
• 30 SEC
• 60 SEC
• 120 SEC
• 180 SEC
• 300 SEC
• 600 SEC
LOG CLEAR DISP (pg.159) • ON ON
• OFF
LOG OVER WRITE (pg.160) • ON ON
• OFF
SEN LIFE ALERT (pg.160) • ON ON
• OFF
FLOW ADJUST (pg.161) set the low flow alarm N/A
ROM/SUM (pg.162) view the ROM number and N/A
checksum
PASSWORD (pg.162) • ON ON
• OFF (0006)
RESTORE DEFAULT (pg.163) restore default settings N/A

START MEASURE (pg.164) enter Measuring Mode N/A
* PID channel’s zero suppression is always 0% regardless of what value is shown.

Entering Maintenance Mode
WARNING: The GX-6000 is not in operation as a gas detector while in Maintenance

Mode.

item.
If User Mode’s PASSWORD is set to OFF (factory setting), continue with Step 4.
If User Mode’s PASSWORD is set to ON, continue with Step 6.
PASSWORD PASSWORD 4:07

MODE SELECT
USER MODE
MAINTENANCE INPUT INPUT
PASSWORD PASSWORD
0 0 0 0 - - - -
ENTER FOR
MAINTENANCE MODE
User PASSWORD OFF User PASSWORD ON User PASSWORD ON
Maint. PASSWORD ON Maint. PASSWORD ON Maint. PASSWORD OFF
or OFF
4. If User Mode’s PASSWORD has been set to OFF, the Mode Select screen will
appear, prompting you to choose the mode you’d like to enter.
5. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to put the cursor in front of
MAINTENANCE and press and release the POWER/ENTER button. A password
screen will appear. Continue to Step 7.
6. If User Mode’s PASSWORD has been set to ON, a password screen will appear.
7. The appearance of the password screen will be affected by Maintenance Mode’s

PASSWORD setting.
PASSWORD 4:07
INPUT INPUT
PASSWORD PASSWORD
0 0 0 0 - - - -
ENTER FOR
MAINTENANCE MODE
Maint. PASSWORD set to ON Maint. PASSWORD set to OFF
8. If Maintenance Mode’s PASSWORD is set to OFF, continue to Step 11.
9. If Maintenance Mode’s PASSWORD is set to ON (factory setting), enter the
password by using the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to select each password
number and then pressing and releasing the POWER/ENTER button to enter it and
move on to the next number until all of the numbers are entered. The password is
0006.
10 . If you enter an incorrect password, an error screen will appear.
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
ERROR
You must turn the unit off and reenter Maintenance Mode using the correct
password. Continue to Step 12.
11 . If Maintenance Mode’s PASSWORD is set to OFF, press and release the POWER/
ENTER button to enter Maintenance Mode. There is no need to enter a password.
The password screen appears even if PASSWORD is set to OFF so that a special
factory mode can be accessed, if necessary.

12 . The main menu displays. It displays eight menu items at a time.
MAINTE
MAINTENANCE
DATE
DATE FORMAT
GAS CALIBRATION
CAL SETTING
BUMP SETTING
ALARM SETTING
PUMP OFF DISP
ID DISPLAY
13 . Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to move the cursor up and down through
the menu items. Additional items are available above and below the items currently
displayed on the screen. They will appear as you scroll farther up or down the current
list using the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons.
Tips for Using Maintenance Mode

• Use the POWER/ENTER button to enter a menu item with the cursor next to it and to
enter and save settings during programming.
(PANIC) buttons.
parameters to exit the screen without saving any changes. You can also use the DISP/
LOCK button to back out of submenus and return to the main menu.

Setting the Date and Time (DATE)
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to DATE.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The date and time will be displayed with the
year flashing.
DATE
DATE
5/ 1/2015
MM/DD/YYYY
12:55
3. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to display the desired year.

4. Press and release POWER/ENTER 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
main menu displays after you enter the seconds setting.
Setting the Date Format (DATE FORMAT)

The date can be displayed in three ways, MM/DD/YYYY (factory setting), DD/MM/
YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to DATE FORMAT.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Date Format screen appears with the current
setting displayed.

Performing a Calibration (GAS CALIBRATION)
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to GAS CALIBRATION.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Gas Calibration Screen appears.
MAINTE
GAS CALIBRATION
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
ESCAPE
3. Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to move the cursor to the operation you
wish to perform.
See “Calibrating Using the Auto Calibration Method” on page 70 for instructions to
perform an automatic calibration.
NOTE: Even if START CAL PASS is set to ON (factory setting), the GX-6000 will
not automatically start its warmup sequence. That setting only applies to
Calibration Mode operation.
See “Calibrating Using the Single Calibration Method” on page 83 for instructions to
perform a single calibration.
Performing a Bump Test (BUMP TEST)
NOTE: The BUMP DISP menu item in Maintenance Mode is factory set to OFF. The
BUMP TEST menu item will not appear unless BUMP DISP is set to ON. See
“Updating the Bump Display Setting (BUMP DISP)” on page 145 for
instructions.
Entering the BUMP TEST menu item brings you to the first of the Gas Select Screens.
See “Performing a Bump Test” on page 89 for instructions, starting at Step 8.
NOTE: Even if START BUMP PASS is set to ON (factory setting), the GX-6000 will
not automatically start its warmup sequence. That setting only applies to
Calibration Mode operation.

Updating Calibration Settings (CAL SETTING)
The CAL SETTING menu item in Maintenance Mode has a sub menu with 6 menu
items: CAL REMINDER, CAL INTERVAL, CAL EXPRD, CAL CHECK GAS,
START CAL PASS, and ESCAPE.
MAINTE
CAL SETTING
CAL REMINDER
CAL INTERVAL
CAL EXPRD
CAL CHECK GAS
START CAL PASS
ESCAPE
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to CAL SETTING.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The CAL SETTING menu appears.
Updating the Calibration Reminder Setting (CAL REMINDER)
ON (factory setting): The GX-6000 will give an indication at start up if it is due for
calibration. The type of indication will depend on the CAL EXPRD setting (see pg.143).
OFF: The GX-6000 will not give an indication at start up if it is due for calibration.
1 . From the CAL SETTING screen, place the cursor next to CAL REMINDER.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the CAL
SETTING menu.
Updating the Calibration Interval (CAL INTERVAL)
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 365 days. The
factory setting is 90 days.
1 . From the CAL SETTING screen, place the cursor next to CAL INTERVAL.
Tip: Press and hold ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to rapidly scroll through the settings.
4. Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the CAL
SETTING menu.
Updating the Calibration Expired Setting (CAL EXPRD)
This item defines what indication is given during start up when calibration is due and
CAL REMINDER is set to ON.
CONFIRM TO USE (factory setting): The GX-6000 will give an indication at start up if

calibration is past due and will require the user to decide whether to perform a calibration
or continue and use the GX-6000 without calibrating. Press and release DISP/LOCK to
continue without calibrating or POWER/ENTER to perform a calibration.
CANNOT USE: If the unit is due for calibration, the GX-6000 will give an indication at
start up that calibration is past due and will prompt you to press and release POWER/
ENTER to enter Calibration Mode and perform a calibration. Using any other button will
have no effect. A successful calibration must be performed in order to use the instrument.
NOTE: Even if the password function is turned on in PASSWORD, no password will

be required to perform a calibration during startup.
NO EFFECT: The GX-6000 will give an indication at startup that calibration is past due.
If desired, the POWER/ENTER button can be pressed to enter Calibration Mode and
perform a calibration but it is not necessary to acknowledge the calibration due indication.
The warm-up sequence will continue on its own.
1 . From the CAL SETTING screen, place the cursor next to CAL EXPRD.
SETTING menu.
Updating the Calibration Check Gas Setting (CAL CHECK GAS)
This item defines which sensors are used to update the calibration reminder screen.
4 GAS (factory setting): The calibration dates for only the standard 4 sensors (LEL, O2,
H2S, and CO) are used to determine if a calibration is due.
ALL GAS: The calibration dates for the standard 4 sensors along with the PID sensor and
any other installed smart sensors are used to determine if a calibration is due.
1 . From the CAL SETTING screen, place the cursor next to CAL CHECK GAS.
SETTING menu.
Updating the Auto Start After Successful Cal Setting
(START CAL PASS)
ON: If only the standard 4 sensors are installed, the GX-6000 automatically starts its
warmup sequence after a successful bump test in Calibration Mode. If any smart sensors
(PID, ESS-03, etc) are installed, this parameters has no effect on operation.
NOTE: The GX-6000 will not automatically start its warmup sequence from
Maintenance Mode, regardless of the START CAL PASS setting.
OFF: The GX-6000 does not automatically start its warmup sequence after a successful
bump test.
1 . From the CAL SETTING screen, place the cursor next to START CAL PASS.

4. Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting. The instrument will return to
the BUMP SETTING screen.
Returning to the Maintenance Mode Menu (ESCAPE)
1. From the CAL SETTING screen, place the cursor next to ESCAPE.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The instrument will return to the main menu.
Updating Bump Test Settings (BUMP SETTING)

The BUMP SETTING menu item in Maintenance Mode has a sub menu with 8 menu
items: BUMP DISP, BUMP PARAMETERS, BUMP REMINDER, BUMP
INTERVAL, BUMP EXPRD, BUMP CHECK GAS, START BUMP PASS, and
ESCAPE.
MAINTE
BUMP SETTING
BUMP DISP
BUMP PARAMETERS
BUMP REMINDER
BUMP INTERVAL
BUMP EXPRD
BUMP CHECK GAS
START BUMP PASS
ESCAPE
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to BUMP SETTING.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The BUMP SETTING menu appears.
Updating the Bump Display Setting (BUMP DISP)
ON: The BUMP TEST menu item will appear in Calibration Mode. RKI Instruments,
Inc. recommends setting BUMP DISP to ON if BUMP REMINDER is also set to ON.
NOTE: BUMP DISP must be set to ON to have the GX-6000’s bump test date reset
after a successful bump test in an SDM-6000.
OFF (factory setting): The BUMP TEST menu item will not appear in Calibration Mode.
1 . From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to BUMP DISP.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Bump Display Screen appears.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the BUMP
SETTING menu.

Updating the Bump Parameters (BUMP PARAMETERS)
The BUMP PARAMETERS menu item in the Bump Test Settings sub-menu has its own
sub-menu with 5 menu items: GAS TIME, CHECK, CAL TIME, AUTO CAL, and
ESCAPE.
MAINTE
BUMP PARAMETERS
GAS TIME 30
CHECK 30
CAL TIME 90
AUTO CAL ON
ESCAPE
1. From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to BUMP
PARAMETERS.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Bump Parameters Menu Screen appears.
Updating the GAS TIME Setting
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 . From the BUMP PARAMETERS screen, place the cursor next to GAS TIME.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Gas Time value will begin to flash.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting. The value will stop flashing.
Updating the CHECK Setting
The CHECK is the bump test tolerance value and is represented as a percentage. It is the
percentage that the bump test reading can differ from the actual gas concentration. If the
bump test reading differs more, the bump test will fail. The available values are 10%,
20% 30% (factory setting), 40%, and 50%.
1 . From the BUMP PARAMETERS screen, place the cursor next to CHECK.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Check value will begin to flash.
Updating the CAL TIME Setting
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-6000 will only be exposed to gas for an
additional 60 seconds. The available values are 90 seconds (factory setting), and 120
seconds.
1 . From the BUMP PARAMETERS screen, place the cursor next to CAL TIME.

2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Cal Time value will begin to flash.
Updating the AUTO CAL Setting
ON (factory setting): If a bump test fails, the unit will automatically begin a calibration.
OFF: If a bump test fails, a calibration does not automatically start.
1 . From the BUMP PARAMETERS screen, place the cursor next to AUTO CAL.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Auto Cal setting will begin to flash.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting. The setting will stop flashing.
Returning to the BUMP SETTINGS Menu (ESCAPE)
1 . From the BUMP PARAMETERS screen, place the cursor next to ESCAPE.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The instrument will return to the BUMP
SETTING screen.
Updating the Bump Reminder Setting (BUMP REMINDER)
ON: The GX-6000 will give an indication at start up if it is due for bump testing. The type
of indication will depend on the BUMP EXPRD setting (see pg.148).
NOTE: If BUMP REMINDER is set to ON, it is recommended that BUMP DISP also
be set to ON so that BUMP TEST appears in Calibration Mode.
OFF (factory setting): The GX-6000 will not give an indication at start up if it is due for
bump testing.
1 . From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to BUMP REMINDER.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Bump Reminder setting will be
displayed.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting. The instrument will return to
Updating the Bump Interval (BUMP INTERVAL)
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. The
factory setting is 30 days.
1 . From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to BUMP INTERVAL.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Bump Interval setting will be
displayed.

Updating the Bump Expired Setting (BUMP EXPRD)
This item defines what indication is given during start up when a bump test is due and
BUMP REMINDER is set to ON.
CONFIRM TO USE (factory setting): The GX-6000 will give an indication at start up if
a bump test is past due and will require the user to decide whether to perform a bump test
or continue and use the GX-6000 without bump testing. Press and release RESET to
continue without calibrating or POWER/ENTER to enter Calibration Mode.
CANNOT USE: If the unit is due for bump testing, the GX-6000 will give an indication at
start up that a bump test is past due and will prompt you to press and release POWER/
ENTER to enter Calibration Mode and perform a bump test. Using any other button will
have no effect. A successful bump test must be performed in order to use the instrument.
NOTE: Even if the password function is turned on in PASSWORD, no password will

be required to perform a bump test during startup.
NOTE: If BUMP DISP is set to OFF, the bump test menu item will not appear in
Calibration Mode even though the instrument is prompting you to perform a
bump test. A bump test can always be performed in Maintenance Mode, if
necessary.
NO EFFECT: The GX-6000 will give an indication at startup that a bump test is past due.
If desired, the POWER/ENTER button can be pressed to enter Calibration Mode and
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 . From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to BUMP EXPRD.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Bump Expired setting will be
displayed.
Updating the Bump Check Gas Setting (BUMP CHECK GAS)
This item defines which sensors are used to update the bump test reminder screen.
4 GAS (factory setting): The bump test dates for only the standard 4 sensors (LEL, O2,
H2S, and CO) are used to determine if a bump test is due.
ALL GAS: The bump test dates for the standard 4 sensors along with the PID sensor and
any other installed smart sensors are used to determine if a bump test is due.
1 . From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to BUMP CHECK GAS.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The current Bump Check Gas setting will be
displayed.

Updating the Auto Start After Successful Bump Setting
(START BUMP PASS)
ON: If only the standard 4 sensors are installed, the GX-6000 automatically starts its
warmup sequence after a successful bump test in Calibration Mode. If any smart sensors
(PID, ESS-03, etc) are installed, this parameters has no effect on operation.
NOTE: The GX-6000 will not automatically start its warmup sequence from
Maintenance Mode, regardless of the START BUMP PASS setting.
OFF: The GX-6000 does not automatically start its warmup sequence after a successful
bump test.
1 . From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to START BUMP PASS.
1. From the BUMP SETTING screen, place the cursor next to ESCAPE.
Updating Alarm Parameters (ALARM SETTING)

The ALARM SETTING menu item in Maintenance Mode has a sub menu with 4 menu
items: ALARM POINTS, ALARM LATCHING, ALARM SILENCE, and ESCAPE.
MAINTE
ALARM SETTING
ALARM POINTS
ALARM LATCHING
ALARM SILENCE
ESCAPE
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to ALARM SETTING.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The ALARM SETTING menu appears.

Updating the Alarm Point Settings (ALARM POINTS)
This menu item allows you to update one or more alarm points (the reading at which the
GX-6000 recognizes the alarm condition). See Table 1 on page 12 for alarm point factory
settings.
1 . From the ALARM SETTING menu, place the cursor next to ALARM POINTS.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Alarm Points Screen appears and all
detection channels are displayed.
ALARM - P
ALARM POINTS
CH4
O2
H2S
CO
VOC
ESCAPE
3. Move the cursor next to the channel of the alarm point you want to update. Press and
release POWER/ENTER. The channel’s alarm points and alarm operation (oxygen
only) are displayed.
ALARM - P ALARM - P ALARM - P
CH4 O2 H2S
L-H
AL 1 10 %LEL AL 1 19.5 % AL 1 5.0 ppm
AL 2 50 %LEL AL 2 23.5 % AL 2 30.0 ppm
STEL 15.0 ppm
TWA 10.0 ppm
ESCAPE ESCAPE ESCAPE
Catalytic LEL Oxygen H2S
4. Move the cursor next to the alarm point or alarm operation (oxygen only) that you
want to update.
If you selected the oxygen channel, you can set the alarm rising/falling operation in
addition to the alarm points.
5 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The alarm point or alarm operation (oxygen
only) will begin to flash.
6 . Use ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to adjust the alarm point or alarm operation
(oxygen only) to the desired setting. Keep the following in mind:
• Alarm 1 cannot be set higher than Alarm 2 and Alarm 2 cannot be set lower than
Alarm 1.

• In addition to setting the oxygen alarm points, you can also select one of the
following operation modes: Alarm 1 decreasing and Alarm 2 increasing (L-H);
Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 decreasing (L-LL); Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 increasing (H-
HH). The factory setting is L-H.
• For the combustible gas channel, it is not possible to set Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
higher than 60 %LEL.
• In order to appropriately set the calibration gas value during a calibration, the
Alarm 1 setting must be lower than the desired calibration value.
7. If you want to continue with the change, press and release POWER/ENTER to
accept the setting.
If you want to exit this screen without saving any change to the alarms, press and
release DISP/LOCK to return to the Channel Select Screen.
8 . Repeat Step 4 - Step 7 for any additional changes you want to make to the selected
channel’s alarm points.
9 . When you are done making changes to the selected channel, use SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
to move the cursor next to ESCAPE and press and release the POWER/ENTER
button.
10 . Repeat Step 3 - Step 9 for any changes you want to make to additional channels.
11 . When you are done making changes to all channels, use SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move
the cursor next to ESCAPE.
12 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to return to the ALARM SETTING menu.
Updating the Alarm Latching Setting (ALARM LATCHING)
LATCHING (factory setting): The GX-6000 remains in alarm condition until the alarm
condition passes and the RESET button is pressed.
SELF RESET: The GX-6000 automatically resets an alarm when the alarm condition
passes.
1 . From the ALARM SETTING menu, place the cursor next to ALARM
LATCHING.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Alarm Latching Screen appears.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the ALARM
SETTING menu.
Updating the Alarm Silence Setting (ALARM SILENCE)
ON (factory setting): Pressing and releasing the RESET button silences the buzzer when
the GX-6000 is in alarm. The LEDs continue to flash, the vibrator continues to pulse, and
the display continues to show the alarm. If you enter Display Mode during an alarm
condition, the buzzer will be silenced but the LEDs will continue to flash and the vibrator
will continue to pulse. If you return to Measuring Mode and there is still an alarm
condition, the LEDs will continue to flash, the vibrator will continue to pulse, and the
buzzer will remain off.
OFF: You cannot silence the buzzer. If you enter Display Mode during an alarm
condition, the buzzer will not be silenced, the LEDs will continue to flash, and the vibrator
will continue to pulse.
1 . From the ALARM SETTING menu, place the cursor next to ALARM SILENCE.

2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Alarm Silence Option Screen appears.
4. Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the ALARM
SETTING menu.
1. From the ALARM SETTING screen, place the cursor next to ESCAPE.
Turning the Pump On/Off Display Screen On and Off

(PUMP OFF DISP)
ON: The Pump Off Screen appears in Display Mode and the user can turn off the pump in
order to conserve battery power.
OFF (factory setting): The Pump Off Screen does not appear in Display Mode and the
user cannot turn the pump off.
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to PUMP OFF DISP.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Pump Off Display Screen appears.
4. Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the main menu.
Turning the User/Station ID Function On or Off (ID DISPLAY)

ON: The User ID and Station ID Screens display during start up and in Display Mode.
OFF (factory setting): The User ID and Station ID Screens do not display during start up
or in Display Mode.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to ID DISPLAY.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The User and Station ID’s Screen appears.
Updating the Backlight Time Setting (BACK LIGHT TIME)

This setting indicates the length of time the LCD illuminates when you press any button.
The minimum setting is OFF; the maximum setting is 255 seconds. The factory setting is
30 seconds.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to BACK LIGHT TIME.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Back Light Time Screen appears.
3 . Use ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to adjust the time to the desired setting.

Updating the Language Setting (LANGUAGE)
This setting allows you to select the language for the GX-6000’s user interface. The
available choices are English (factory setting), Japanese, Italian, Spanish, German,
French, Portuguese, Russian, and Korean.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to LANGUAGE.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Select Language Screen appears with the
cursor in front of the current language.
3 . Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move the cursor in front of the desired language.
If you do not wish to select a new language, press and release DISP/LOCK. The unit
will return to the main menu.
4. Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the new language setting and return to the
main menu. The GX-6000’s user interface will now be in the newly selected
language.
5. If you select a language other than English, a prompt will appear during startup that
allows you to change the language back to English if desired.
Updating the Lunch Break Setting (LUNCH BREAK)

OFF (factory setting): The GX-6000 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-6000 was used or start collecting new readings and reset the time in
operation.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to LUNCH BREAK.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Lunch Break Screen appears.
Updating the Auto Zero Setting (AUTO ZERO)

This setting allows you to configure the GX-6000 so that a fresh air adjustment takes place
automatically as part of the instrument startup sequence. If AUTO ZERO is set to ON,
the GX-6000 performs a fresh air adjustment at the end of the startup sequence before
entering Measuring Mode. The factory setting is OFF.
WARNING: If the automatic fresh air feature is turned on, you must startup the GX-
6000 in a known fresh air environment, an environment free of toxic or
combustible gases and of normal oxygen content (20.9%). If this
feature is on and the GX-6000 is started up in the presence of a target
gas, the readings and alarms will not be accurate or reliable.
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to AUTO ZERO.

2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Fresh Air Adjust Screen appears.
Updating the Demand Zero Setting (DEMAND ZERO)

ON (factory setting): You can manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode by
pressing the ▲ AIR button.
OFF: You cannot manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to DEMAND ZERO.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Demand Zero Screen appears.
Zero Follower Settings (ZERO FOLLOWER)

The ZERO FOLLOWER setting is not intended for field adjustment. The default setting
for most target gases is ON. The default setting for carbon dioxide channels and some
configurations of non-standard toxic gas channels is OFF. The oxygen channel does not
support this feature.
Zero Suppression Settings (ZERO SUPPRESS)

The ZERO SUPPRESS setting is not intended for field adjustment. The typical setting is
2% of full scale. The oxygen channel does not support this feature.
Updating the Autoranging Setting (IR AUTO RANGE)
NOTE: Although IR AUTO RANGE always appears in Maintenance Mode, it only

has an effect on instrument operation when an IR sensor is installed.
AUTO RANGE (factory setting): The IR channel’s gas reading will be displayed in
%LEL until the gas level reaches 100 %LEL, or 5.0 %vol for methane. Once the gas
reading is above 100 %LEL, it is displayed in %vol. Alarm points exist for the %LEL
range but do not exist for the %vol range.
LOW ONLY: The IR channel’s gas reading will only be displayed in %LEL up to 100
%LEL.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to IR AUTO RANGE.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The IR Auto Range Screen appears.
3 . Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move the cursor in front of the desired setting.

Updating the Confirmation Alert Setting (CONFIRMATION)
ON: The GX-6000 periodically double beeps and double flashes the LED arrays to verify
that it is operating. The interval between the confirmation alert can be defined once you
set CONFIRMATION to ON. The interval can be 1 - 60 minutes. The factory setting is 5
minutes.
OFF (factory setting): The GX-6000 does not provide a confirmation alert.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to CONFIRMATION.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Confirmation Alert Screen appears.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting. If you set CONFIRMATION
to OFF, the instrument will return to the main menu.
5 . If you set CONFIRMATION to ON, the interval screen will appear
MAINTE
CONFIRMATION
5
MIN

Turning the Key Tone Noise On or Off (KEY TONE)

ON (factory setting): The instrument will beep every time a button is pressed.
OFF: The instrument will not beep when a button is pressed.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to KEY TONE.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Key Tone Screen appears.
Turning Inert Mode On or Off (INERT MODE)

ON: Inert Mode becomes an option in the Mode Select Screen when the instrument turns
on. Normal Mode is still an option. See pg.187 for a description of Inert Mode.
OFF (factory setting): Selecting Inert Mode at startup is not an option.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to INERT MODE.

2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Inert Mode Screen appears.
Updating the Leak Check/Bar Hole Mode Setting

(L./B. MODE)
LEAK CHECK MODE/BAR HOLE MODE: The Mode Select Screen appears when
the unit is turned on. You are able to select from Normal Mode, Leak Check Mode, and
Bar Hole Mode.
BAR HOLE MODE: The Mode Select Screen appears when the unit is turned on. You
are able to select from Normal Mode and Bar Hole Mode.
LEAK CHECK MODE: The Mode Select Screen appears when the unit is turned on.
You are able to select from Normal Mode and Leak Check Mode.
OFF: The Mode Select Screen does not appear when the unit is turned on and the unit
goes into Normal Mode after the start up sequence.
This setting is factory set to OFF when a unit is shipped unless the instrument is ordered
for bar hole measurement or leak checking use. See pg.170 for a discussion of Leak Check
Mode. See pg.180 for a discussion of Bar Hole Mode.
NOTE: If LEAK CHECK MODE/BAR HOLE MODE or BAR HOLE MODE is

selected, Bar Hole Mode will only appear as a choice in the Mode Select Screen
if an IR CH4 or IR HC sensor is installed in the Smart Sensor 1 Position.
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to L./B. MODE.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Leak Check/Bar Hole Mode Screen
appears.
Setting the Bar Hole Measurement Time (BAR HOLE TIME)

This setting indicates the length of time the unit will sample when a bar hole measurement
is initiated in Bar Hole Mode. It can be set to 30 (factory setting), 45, or 60 seconds.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to BAR HOLE TIME.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Bar Hole Measuring Time Screen appears.

Updating the CO Display Setting (CO DISPLAY)
OFF (factory setting): The CO channel is not displayed in Leak Check Mode. This setting
has no effect on Normal Mode.
ON: The CO channel will be displayed in Leak Check Mode but there will be no CO
alarms. If any snap logs are taken while CO DISPLAY is set to ON, the CO reading is
saved but will not be displayed during the snap log and cannot be seen by viewing snap
log data at the instrument. However, the CO reading(s) can be viewed using the GX-6000
Datalogging Program.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to CO DISPLAY.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The CO Display Screen appears.
Updating the Man Down Settings (MAN DOWN)

The MAN DOWN menu item in Maintenance Mode has a sub menu with 6 menu items:
MAN DOWN, PANIC, WARNING 1 TIME, WARNING 2 TIME, ALARM TIME,
and ESCAPE.
MAINTE
MAN DOWN MENU
MAN DOWN
PANIC
WARNING 1 TIME
WARNING 2 TIME
ALARM TIME
ESCAPE
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to MAN DOWN.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The MAN DOWN MENU screen appears.
Updating the MAN DOWN Setting
ON: The Man Down alarm can be triggered if the instrument detects no motion for the
period of time defined in WARNING 1 TIME, WARNING 2 TIME, and ALARM
TIME below.
OFF (factory setting): The Man Down alarm cannot be triggered.
See “Measuring Mode, Alarms” on page 39 for a description of the Man Down alarm.
1 . From the MAN DOWN MENU screen, place the cursor next to MAN DOWN.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Man Down Screen appears.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the MAN
DOWN MENU screen.

Updating the PANIC Setting
ON (factory setting): A Panic Alarm can be manually initiated by holding down the
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button.
OFF: A Panic Alarm cannot be manually initiated.
See “Measuring Mode, Alarms” on page 39 for a description of the Panic Alarm.
1 . From the MAN DOWN MENU screen, place the cursor next to PANIC.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Panic Screen appears.
DOWN MENU screen.
Updating the WARNING 1 TIME Setting
The WARNING 1 TIME is the amount of time that has to pass between a Man Down
detection and the first preliminary alarm. It can be set in 1 second increments from 10 -
120 seconds. The factory setting is 60 seconds. When setting the WARNING 1 TIME,
keep in mind that ALARM TIME WARNING 2 TIME WARNING 1 TIME.
1 . From the MAN DOWN MENU screen, place the cursor next to WARNING 1
TIME.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Warning 1 Time Screen appears.
DOWN MENU screen.
Updating the WARNING 2 TIME Setting
The WARNING 2 TIME is the amount of time that has to pass between a Man Down
detection and the second preliminary alarm. It can be set in 1 second increments from 10 -
120 seconds. The factory setting is 75 seconds. When setting the WARNING 2 TIME,
keep in mind that ALARM TIME WARNING 2 TIME WARNING 1 TIME.
1 . From the MAN DOWN MENU screen, place the cursor next to WARNING 2
TIME.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Warning 2 Time Screen appears.
DOWN MENU screen.
Updating the ALARM TIME Setting
The ALARM TIME is the amount of time that has to pass between a Man Down
detection and the main alarm. It can be set in 1 second increments from 10 - 120 seconds.
The factory setting is 90 seconds. When setting the ALARM TIME, keep in mind that
ALARM TIME WARNING 2 TIME WARNING 1 TIME.
1 . From the MAN DOWN MENU screen, place the cursor next to ALARM TIME.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Alarm Time Screen appears.
DOWN MENU screen.

1. From the MAN DOWN MENU screen, place the cursor next to ESCAPE.
Updating Datalogging Parameters (LOG SETTING)

The LOG SETTING menu item in Maintenance Mode has a sub menu with 4 menu
items: LOG INTERVAL, LOG CLEAR DISP, LOG OVER WRITE, and ESCAPE.
MAINTE
LOG SETTING
LOG INTERVAL
LOG CLEAR DISP
LOG OVER WRITE
ESCAPE
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to LOG SETTING.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The LOG SETTING menu appears.
Updating the Data Log Interval Setting (LOG INTERVAL)
This setting indicates how often the GX-6000 saves readings to the data logger. The
following interval times can be selected: 10 minutes, 5 minutes (factory setting), 3
minutes, 2 minutes, 1 minute, 30 seconds, 20 seconds, or 10 seconds.
1 . From the LOG SETTING screen, place the cursor next to LOG INTERVAL.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Log Interval Screen appears.
4 . Press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and return to the LOG
SETTING screen.
Updating the Log Clear Display Setting (LOG CLEAR DISP)
ON (factory setting): The LOG CLEAR Screen appears in Display Mode (see pg.55).
OFF: The LOG CLEAR Screen does not appear in Display Mode.
1 . From the LOG SETTING screen, place the cursor next to LOG CLEAR DISP.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Log Clear Display Screen appears.
SETTING screen.

Updating the Data Log Overwrite Setting (LOG OVER WRITE)
ON (factory setting): The GX-6000 writes over the oldest data with new data when the
data logger memory is full.
OFF: The GX-6000 stops saving data to the data logger when the data logger memory is
full.
1 . From the LOG SETTING screen, place the cursor next to LOG OVER WRITE.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Log Over Write Screen appears.
SETTING screen.
1. From the LOG SETTING screen, place the cursor next to ESCAPE.
Turning Sensor Life Warning On or Off (SEN LIFE ALERT)

ON (factory setting): The instrument indicates that a sensor is nearing the end of its useful
life in the following ways:
Location Sensor Life Warning Indications
GX-6000 • Gas name flashes during normal operation.

• Sensor life warning screen (LEDs flash, buzzer sounds) during calibration.
POWER/ENTER to acknowledge.
Datalogging • Instrument Information Window: Sensor(s) in sensor life warning condition
Program have ! next to gas name.
• Cal History Folder in Data Window: ! icon appears next to the gas name of
sensor(s) in sensor life warning condition.
• Last Calibration Window: Sensor(s) in sensor life warning condition have !
next to gas name.
SDM-6000 • Unit Tab shows ! next to gas name for sensor(s) in sensor life warning
condition.
• Test data saved to SD card as .txt file has Sensor Life field. OK means no
sensor life warning. WARN means a sensor life warning.
SDM-PC2 • When you connect a GX-6000 with a sensor in sensor life warning, the
Program message window indicates which sensor(s) it is and a “!” in a yellow circle
appears on the SDM-6000/GX-6000 icon.
• Gas selection window before bump test or calibration has ! next to sensor(s)
in sensor life warning condition.
• Cal History Folder in Data Window: ! icon appears next to the gas name of
sensor(s) in sensor life warning condition.
• Calibration Certificate: ! next to gas name for sensor(s) in sensor life
warning condition.
OFF: The instrument does not indicate when a sensor is nearing the end of its useful life.

1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to SEN LIFE ALERT.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Sensor Life Alert Screen appears.
Adjusting the Low Flow Setpoint (FLOW ADJUST)

If your instrument repeatedly goes into low flow alarm and you have tried all of the
recommendations in the Troubleshooting section, you may need to perform a low flow
setpoint adjustment.
1 . Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to FLOW
ADJUST.
2 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The pump will turn off and the screen
will display values that reflect the pump’s current draw.
MAINTE
FLOW ADJUST
50
1500
3. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to get a reading of approximately
1500 on the bottom value. When you have adjusted the value as close as you can,
press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
4. The pump will turn on and two new values will be displayed. The top will be a
reference value and the bottom will reflect the pump’s current draw.
MAINTE
FLOW ADJUST
1500
2500
5. Connect a flow meter with a valve to the inlet of the instrument and adjust it to 0.2
LPM ± 0.1 LPM. This will be the low flow setpoint. You do not need to adjust
anything at the instrument.

6. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to save the changes and return to the
main menu.
Viewing the ROM/SUM of the Instrument (ROM/SUM)

The ROM/SUM screen shows the firmware version that is loaded in the instrument and
the firmware checksum.
1 . Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to ROM/SUM.
2 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The ROM and checksum values for
your unit will be displayed.
ROM/SUM
ROM 05017
SUM 62C7
3. The first line displays the ROM number. The ROM number indicates the firmware
version number. In the above example, the ROM number is 05017. The bottom line
displays the firmware file’s checksum, 62C7 in the above example.
4. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button again to return to the main menu.
Turning the Password Function On or Off (PASSWORD)

ON (factory setting): The GX-6000 prompts you for a password when you enter
Maintenance Mode. The factory set password is 0006.
OFF: No password is required to enter Maintenance Mode.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor in front of PASSWORD.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Password Protection Screen appears.
4 . If you selected OFF, press and release POWER/ENTER to save the setting and
If you selected ON, continue with Step 5.

5. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Set Password Screen appears. 0000 is at the
bottom of the screen with the first 0 flashing.
MAINTE
MAINTE PASSWORD
INPUT
PASSWORD
0 0 0 0
6. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to display a number from 0 to 9.

7. Press and release POWER/ENTER to enter the selection and advance to the next
number.
8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to select the remaining numbers. When you press and
release POWER/ENTER to enter the last number, the password is saved and you
Restoring the Default Settings (RESTORE DEFAULT)

Each of the GX-6000 setup parameters, such as the auto calibration values, zero and span
settings, or parameters in Maintenance Mode, has a default setting. For the items in
Maintenance Mode, the default settings are the same as the standard factory settings. If
you want to return the GX-6000 to its default configuration, it is possible to do so by using
the Default Settings menu item in Maintenance Mode. Returning the GX-6000 to its
default configuration can be useful if various setup parameters have been changed in the
field and you want to return the GX-6000 to its original configuration as shipped from the
factory.
There are some special GX-6000 configurations that may have a different default
configuration than the standard. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for information regarding
non-standard default configurations.
WARNING: When the GX-6000 is restored to its default configuration, the zero and
span values for each channel are reset. You must recalibrate all active
channels if you restore the GX-6000 to its default configuration.
1. From the main menu, place the cursor in front of RESTORE DEFAULT.

2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Restore All? Screen appears asking if you
want to restore the default configuration.
MAINTE
RESTORE DEFAULT
RESTORE ALL ?
YES : ENTER
NO : DISP
3. If you do not want to restore the default configuration, press and release DISP/LOCK
to return to the main menu.
If you do want to restore the default configuration, continue with Step 4.

4. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. A screen appears asking you to
confirm that you want to restore the default configuration.
MAINTE
RESTORE DEFAULT
ARE YOU SURE ?
YES : ENTER
NO : DISP
5. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The screen will indicate that the
default configuration has been restored and return to the main menu.
Exiting Maintenance Mode (START MEASURE)

of the menu.

Appendix B: Maintenance Mode 2
Overview
This appendix describes the GX-6000 in Maintenance Mode 2. The GX-6000 is factory-
set to suit most applications. Update settings in Maintenance Mode 2 only if required for
your specific application. A description of the Maintenance Mode 2 items is shown in
Table 18 below.
Table 18: Maintenance Mode 2 Menu Items
Menu Item (Page # of Description) Description
GAS COMB (pg.168) Turn channels on or off

HC SELECT (pg.168) Set the catalytic LEL channel’s detection gas
STREAMING MODE (pg.169) Turn Streaming Mode on or off
START MEASURE (pg.169) Enter Measuring Mode
Entering Maintenance Mode 2
WARNING: The GX-6000 is not in operation as a gas detector while in Maintenance

Mode 2.

item.
If User Mode’s PASSWORD is set to OFF (factory setting), continue with Step 4.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix B: Maintenance Mode 2 • 165

If User Mode’s PASSWORD is set to ON, continue with Step 6.
PASSWORD PASSWORD 4:07

MODE SELECT
USER MODE
MAINTENANCE INPUT INPUT
PASSWORD PASSWORD
0 0 0 0 - - - -
ENTER FOR
MAINTENANCE MODE
User PASSWORD OFF User PASSWORD ON User PASSWORD ON
Maint. PASSWORD ON Maint. PASSWORD ON Maint. PASSWORD OFF
or OFF
4. If User Mode’s PASSWORD has been set to OFF, the Mode Select screen will
appear, prompting you to choose the mode you’d like to enter.
5. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to put the cursor in front of
MAINTENANCE and press and release the POWER/ENTER button. A password
screen will appear. Continue to Step 7.
6. If User Mode’s PASSWORD has been set to ON, a password screen will appear.
7. The appearance of the password screen will be affected by Maintenance Mode’s
PASSWORD setting but the procedure for entering Maintenance Mode 2 is
unaffected.
PASSWORD 4:07
INPUT INPUT
PASSWORD PASSWORD
0 0 0 0 - - - -
ENTER FOR
MAINTENANCE MODE
Maint. PASSWORD set to ON Maint. PASSWORD set to OFF
8. Enter the password for Maintenance Mode 2 by using the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) buttons to select each password number and then pressing and releasing the
POWER/ENTER button to enter it and move on to the next number until all of the
numbers are entered. The password for Maintenance Mode 2 is 2014.
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9. If you enter an incorrect password, an error screen will appear.
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
ERROR
You must turn the unit off and reenter Maintenance Mode 2 using the correct
password.
10 . The main menu displays.
MAINTE 2
MAINTENANCE 2
GAS COMB
HC SELECT
START MEASURE
11 . Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to move the cursor up and down through
the menu items.
Tips for Using Maintenance Mode 2

• Use the POWER/ENTER button to enter a menu item with the cursor next to it and to
enter and save settings during programming.
(PANIC) buttons.
parameters to exit the screen without saving any changes. You can also use the DISP/
LOCK button to back out of submenus and return to the main menu.

Changing the Gas Combination (GAS COMB)
The GAS COMB menu item allows you to turn channels on and off.
NOTE: A smart sensor channel cannot be turned off if the smart sensor is still installed.
If you want to turn off a smart sensor’s channel, you must first remove the smart
sensor and replace it with a dummy sensor.
1. From the main menu, place the cursor next to GAS COMB.
2. Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Gas Combination Screen appears and all
channels are displayed.
FLASH
GAS COMB
HC ON
OX ON
H2S ON
CO ON
SM1 ON
SM2 OFF
ESCAPE
3. Move the cursor next to the channel you want to update. Press and release POWER/
ENTER. The channel’s current on/off setting will begin to flash.
4. Use ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to change the on/off setting.
5. If you want to continue with the change, press and release POWER/ENTER to
accept the setting.
If you want to exit this screen without saving the change, press and release DISP/
LOCK to return to the main menu.
6. Repeat Step 3 - Step 5 for any changes you want to make to additional channels.
7. When you are done making changes to all channels, use SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to move
the cursor next to ESCAPE.
8. Press and release POWER/ENTER to return to the main menu.
Changing the Catalytic LEL Channel’s Target Gas

(HC SELECT)
The HC SELECT menu item allows you to change the catalytic LEL channel’s target gas.
CH4 (factory setting): The catalytic LEL channel should be calibrated to methane.
HC: The catalytic LEL channel can be calibrated to a desired combustible gas.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to HC SELECT.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The HC Select Screen appears.
168 • Appendix B: Maintenance Mode 2 GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

Changing the Streaming Setting (STREAMING MODE)

ON: The GX-6000 streams real-time data from the IrDA port. Contact RKI Instruments,
Inc. to obtain document 71-0486 and to get more information about Streaming Mode.
OFF (factory setting): The GX-6000 does not stream real-time data from the IrDA port.
1 . From the main menu, place the cursor next to STREAMING MODE.
2 . Press and release POWER/ENTER. The Streaming Mode Screen appears.
Exiting Maintenance Mode 2 (START MEASURE)

of the menu.

Appendix C: Using the GX-6000 in Leak Check Mode
Overview
This chapter explains how to operate the GX-6000 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. When the GX-6000 is in Leak Check Mode,
only the catalytic combustible sensor and potentially the CO sensor, depending on the
setting of the CO DISPLAY parameter in Maintenance Mode, will be active.
NOTE: If the CO DISPLAY parameter in Maintenance Mode is set to ON, the CO

channel will appear in Leak Check Mode. If the CO DISPLAY parameter is set
to OFF (factory setting), the CO channel will not appear in Leak Check Mode.
All screens in this section do not show the CO channel. If your instrument’s CO
DISPLAY is set to ON, your screens may appear different.
If a GX-6000 is intended for tracking down leaks, it is shipped with Leak Check Mode or
both Leak Check Mode and Bar Hole Mode enabled so that the operator must choose
which operational mode to use when the unit is turned on (see pg.156).
Start Up, Leak Check Mode

This section explains how to start up the GX-6000 in Leak Check Mode and get it ready
for operation.
Turning On the GX-6000, Leak Check Mode
CAUTION: If one or more sensors other than a catalytic combustible sensor is installed,
these sensors will not be active while the GX-6000 is in Leak Check Mode.
NOTE: In order for LEAK CHECK MODE to appear as a selection in the Mode
Select Screen, the L./B. MODE item in Maintenance Mode must be set to
LEAK CHECK MODE or LEAK CHECK MODE BAR HOLE MODE.
The factory setting is OFF.
170 • Appendix C: Using the GX-6000 in Leak Check ModeGX-6000 Operator’s Man-
you hear a beep. The Normal Mode Select Screen displays.
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MODE SELECT
NORMAL MODE
CH4 100 %LEL
O2 40.0 %
H2S 100.0 ppm
CO 500 ppm
VOC 6000 ppm
3. Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to scroll to the Leak Check Mode Select
Screen.
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MODE SELECT
LEAK CHECK MODE
4. With the Leak Check Mode Select Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/
ENTER button to begin the Leak Check Mode startup sequence.
NOTE: If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will proceed into whichever
mode is displayed.
5. See “Turning On the GX-6000” on page 25 for a description of the remainder of the
warm-up sequence keeping the following in mind:
a. Even if LUNCH BREAK 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 RESET 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 RESET 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.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix C: Using the GX-6000 in Leak Check Mode • 171
6. The GX-6000 is now monitoring for gas in Leak Check Mode. The pump is on and
one of the following screens appears depending on the setting of the CO DISPLAY
parameter in Maintenance Mode.
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CH4 CH4
0 ppm CO
0 ppm
0 ppm
F .S .
5000
ppm
F .S .
5000
ppm
CO DISPLAY set to OFF CO DISPLAY set to ON
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. If you wish to change operating modes by returning to the Mode Select Screen, press
and hold the ▲AIR and DISP/LOCK buttons for 5 seconds.
Performing a Demand Zero, Leak Check Mode
Before using the GX-6000, it is recommended to set the fresh air reading for the target gas
by performing a demand zero. This will set the CH4 channel to zero.
1. Find a fresh-air environment. This is an environment free of toxic or combustible
2. Turn on the unit as described above in “Turning On the GX-6000, Leak Check
Mode”.
3. Press and hold the ▲AIR button. The display prompts you to hold the ▲ AIR button.
4. Continue to hold the ▲AIR button until the display prompts you to release it. The
GX-6000 will set the fresh air reading for the CH4 channel. Start up is complete and
the unit is now ready for monitoring.
Leak Testing
In Leak Check Mode, the GX-6000 only displays combustible gas readings. The
increment of the reading is always 100 ppm but the display range can be adjusted by using
the DISP/LOCK button. The display range choices are 500 ppm, 1000 ppm, 2000 ppm,
and 5000 ppm. The readings are displayed in both numerical and bar graph form. 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.
In a low-light environment, press and release any of the buttons to turn on the display
backlight. If CONFIRMATION is set to ON in the Maintenance Mode menu, the GX-
6000 beeps once every user-defined interval to confirm that it’s operating.
Setting the Display Range Value
The GX-6000’s Leak Check Mode has 4 display range ppm values to choose from: 500
ppm, 1000 ppm, 2000 ppm, and 5000 ppm.
NOTE: The GX-6000 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.
To change the display range value:

1. While in Leak Check Mode, press and release the DISP/LOCK button. The display
range value displayed along the bottom of the screen will change.
2 . Continue to press and release the DISP/LOCK button until the desired display range
value is displayed.
3. The unit is now operating with the selected display range.
Turning the Alarm On and Off
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 to 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 SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) and RESET buttons for 5 seconds.
2 . Release the buttons when NO ALARM appears at the top of the screen.
Locating a Leak
1. Start up the GX-6000 as described above in “Turning On the GX-6000, Leak Check
Mode” on page 170.
2. Move the probe tip or tapered nozzle tip back and forth along the area where a leak is
suspected.
3. Observe the display reading. If the gas level increases, the numerical reading will
increase, the bar graph level will increase, and the beeping and buzzer pulsing
frequency will increase.
4. Your gas reading may exceed your display range or 100% LEL. For a description of
both scenarios, see the following section.
5. Use the increasing and decreasing of the reading to locate the leak point.
6. To exit Leak Check Mode and enter another mode, press and hold the ▲AIR and
DISP/LOCK buttons for 5 seconds to access the Mode Select Screen.
Overscale Conditions
If the gas level goes over the display range, the gas reading will be replaced with “OVER”
and the LEDs and buzzer will pulse continuously until the overscale condition has cleared.
Once the gas level gets low enough, the instrument will start showing ppm readings again.
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CH4
OVER ppm
F .S .
5000
ppm
Peak Hold Mode

Peak Hold Mode allows the user to view the peak methane reading for the operating
session while viewing the current methane reading.
To enter Peak Hold Mode:
1. Turn the GX-6000 on as described in “Turning On the GX-6000, Leak Check Mode”
on page 170. Select the desired display range. In the example below, 5000 ppm has
been selected.
2. Press and release the RESET button. The Peak Hold Mode screen displays. The
current methane reading is displayed on the first line. The peak methane reading is
displayed on the second line. The display range is displayed on the third line.
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CH4
PEAK
500 ppm
700ppm
F .S .
5000
ppm
3. 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.
4. To exit Peak Hold Mode and return to Leak Check Mode, press and release the
RESET button.
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:
on page 170.
2 . Select the desired display range. In the example below, 5000 ppm has been selected.
3 . Press and hold the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button, then press and hold the ▲AIR button
and hold both until you hear a beep. The Station ID Select Screen will display and
the current station ID will be in the middle of the screen.
REC DATA
REC. DATA
STATION ID
TANK 5
NO : DISP
4. To exit Snap Log Mode and return to Leak Check Mode, press and release the DISP/
LOCK button.
5. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll to the desired station ID.
6. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to continue to the Base Reading
Screen.
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CH4
BASE
100 ppm
F .S .
5000
ppm
NOTE: If CO DISPLAY is set to ON, the CO reading is saved during a snap log but
will not be displayed in the Base Reading Screen, Peak Reading Screen, or
while viewing snap log data at the instrument. However, the saved CO
reading(s) can be viewed using the GX-6000 Datalogging Program.
7. To return to the Station ID Select Screen without taking a base reading, press and
release the RESET button. To exit Snap Log Mode completely and return to Leak
Check Mode, press and release the DISP/LOCK button.
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 and release the
POWER/ENTER button.
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/ENTER. 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/ENTER.
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/
ENTER.
9. The unit will display SAVED before continuing to the Peak Reading Screen.
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CH4
PEAK
1000 ppm
F .S .
5000
ppm
10. Take the instrument to the monitoring area. The instrument will retain and display
the highest gas concentration encountered.
To return to the Station ID Select Screen without taking a peak reading, press and
release the RESET button.
To save the peak reading, press and release the POWER/ENTER button. 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/ENTER. 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/
ENTER.
11 . The unit will display SAVED before returning to the Station ID Select Screen.
12. Repeat Step 5 through Step 11 to take additional snap log data.
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 DISP/LOCK button. The unit will
immediately return to the Leak Check Mode Screen.
14. The data recorded in Snap Log Mode can be viewed in Display Mode. See the next
section for more information.
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.
on page 170.
2. Press and hold the RESET button and then press and hold the DISP/LOCK button
and release both. The screen that appears will depend on whether or not any snap
logs have been taken.
REC DATA REC DATA
REC. DATA DATE
5/20/2015
NO DATA MM/DD/YYYY
3:40
NUMBER 001
TANK 5
No snap logs taken Snap logs taken

4. Press and release the DISP/LOCK button to return to Leak Check Mode.
5. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons 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 gas
reading and the other is for the peak reading.
6. To view the data in a snap log ID, press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The
gas readings that were taken during the snap log are displayed.
ID Screen Data Screen
REC DATA 4:07
DATE CH4
5/20/2015
MM/DD/YYYY
3:47
POWER/
PEAK
1000 ppm
Leak Check
Mode Peak
ENTER Data
NUMBER
TANK 5
003 F .S .
5000
ppm
SHIFT ▼ SHIFT ▼
▲ AIR ▲ AIR
REC DATA 4:07
DATE CH4
5/20/2015
MM/DD/YYYY
3:45
POWER/ BASE 100 ppm
Leak Check
Mode Base
ENTER Data
NUMBER
TANK 5
002 F .S .
5000
ppm
SHIFT ▼ SHIFT ▼
▲ AIR ▲ AIR
REC DATA REC DATA
DATE CH4 O2
5/20/2015
0
%LEL
20.9%
MM/DD/YYYY POWER/ H2S CO Normal
3:40
ENTER 0.0
ppm
0
ppm
Mode
Data
NUMBER 001 VOC
TANK 5 0
ppm
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: Even if CO DISPLAY was set to ON when the Leak Check snap logs were
taken, the CO reading will not be displayed. The CO readings can be viewed
using the GX-6000 Datalogging Program.
7. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons 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.
8. You can also go back and forth between the ID and data screens by pressing and
releasing the POWER/ENTER button.
9. To return to Leak Check Mode, press and release the DISP/LOCK button.
Turning Off the GX-6000, Leak Check Mode
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.
Appendix D: Using the GX-6000 in Bar Hole Mode
Overview
This chapter explains how to operate the GX-6000 in Bar Hole Mode. Bar Hole Mode is
used to perform consistent checks of bar holes when tracking down underground gas
leaks. When the GX-6000 is in Bar Hole Mode, only the IR combustible and oxygen (if
installed and active) channels are displayed.
If a GX-6000 is intended for bar hole testing, it is shipped with Bar Hole Mode enabled so
that the operator must choose which operational mode to use when the unit is turned on.
In order to use a GX-6000 in Bar Hole Mode, an IR CH4 or an IR HC sensor must be
installed in the Smart Sensor 1 Position in the instrument. Bar Hole Mode will display an
oxygen reading if an oxygen sensor is installed and active but an oxygen sensor is not
required for Bar Hole Mode use.
LEL Sensor
Smart Sensor 1 CO Sensor
Position
H2S Sensor
Smart Sensor 2 CO
Position Oxygen Sensor

H2S
Figure 39: Sensor Location Diagram
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Start Up, Bar Hole Mode
This section explains how to start up the GX-6000 in Bar Hole Mode and get it ready for
operation.
Turning On the GX-6000, Bar Hole Mode
WARNING: Gas alarms are not active when the GX-6000 is in Bar Hole Mode.
CAUTION: If any sensors other than an IR CH4/IR HC or oxygen sensor is installed,

these sensors will not be active while the GX-6000 is in Bar Hole Mode.
NOTE: In order for BAR HOLE MODE to appear as a selection in the Mode Select
Screen, the L./B. MODE item in Maintenance Mode must be set to BAR
HOLE MODE or LEAK CHECK MODE BAR HOLE MODE. The factory
setting is OFF.
you hear a beep. The Normal Mode Select Screen displays.
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MODE SELECT
NORMAL MODE
CH4 100 %LEL
O2 40.0 %
H2S 100.0 ppm
CO 500 ppm
VOC 6000 ppm
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix D: Using the GX-6000 in Bar Hole Mode • 181
3. Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to scroll to the Bar Hole Mode Select
Screen.
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MODE SELECT
BAR HOLE MODE
4. With the Bar Hole Mode Select Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/
ENTER button to begin the Bar Hole Mode startup sequence.
mode is displayed.
5. See “Turning On the GX-6000” on page 25 for a description of the remainder of the
warm-up sequence keeping the following in mind:
a. Even if LUNCH BREAK 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 IR CH4 or IR HC (whichever is installed) sensor fails, it is not possible to
enter Bar Hole Mode. Press and release the RESET button to acknowledge the
failure and return to the Normal Mode Select Screen. Replace the failed sensor.
If oxygen sensor fails, press RESET to acknowledge the failure and then
continue to Bar Hole Mode. No oxygen reading will be displayed. Replace the
failed sensor as soon as possible.
If any other installed sensor fails, press and release the RESET button to
acknowledge the failure and continue to Bar Hole Mode. Change the failed
sensor(s) as soon as possible for use in Normal Mode.
6. The GX-6000 is now operating in Bar Hole Mode. The pump is off and the following
screen appears.
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CH4
0
%LEL
O2
20.9%
VALVE 3
The combustible gas and oxygen channels are displayed along with the battery
charge level and station ID.
NOTE: If the oxygen sensor fails or if the oxygen channel is turned off, no oxygen
indication will display on the Bar Hole Mode screen.
Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment, Bar Hole Mode

Before using the GX-6000, it is recommended to set the fresh air readings for the target
gases by performing a fresh air adjustment. This will set the combustible gas channel to
zero and the OXY channel to 20.9%.
2 . Turn on the unit as described above in “Turning On the GX-6000, Bar Hole Mode”.
3 . Press and hold the ▲AIR button. The pump will start and the display will prompt
you to hold the ▲AIR button.
4 . Continue to hold the ▲AIR button until the display prompts you to release the ▲AIR
button. The GX-6000 will set the fresh air reading for the combustible gas and
oxygen channels as it counts down from 8. Once the countdown has finished, start up
is complete and the unit is ready for bar hole testing.
Bar Hole Testing

In Bar Hole Mode, the you can initiate sampling for a fixed time period to monitor for
combustible gas and oxygen in a bar hole. The factory set time is 30 seconds. To change
the bar hole sampling time, see pg.156. At the end of the sample period, the pump will
shut off and the peak combustible gas and minimum oxygen levels monitored during the
sample period will be displayed. Bar Hole Mode also allows you to initiate an air purge
cycle to purge gas from the GX-6000 after a sample is taken.
In a low-light environment, press and release the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to turn on the
display backlight. Although the backlight will turn on when any button is pressed, other
buttons may initiate an undesired operation sequence. See pg.152 to program backlight
duration. If CONFIRMATION is turned on in the Maintenance Mode menu, the GX-
6000 beeps once every user-defined interval to confirm that it’s operating.
Performing a Bar Hole Test
1. Start up the GX-6000 as described in “Start Up, Bar Hole Mode” on page 181.
2. If you wish to change the station ID, press the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) and DISP/LOCK
buttons and release when you hear a beep. The current station ID will be displayed
and it will be flashing. If you wish to exit the Station ID Select Screen without
making any changes, press and release the RESET button.
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STATION ID
VALVE 3
3. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll to the desired station ID and
press and release POWER/ENTER. The unit will return to the Bar Hole Measuring
Screen.
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CH4
0
%LEL
O2
20.9%
VALVE 3
4. Take the GX-6000 to the bar hole that will be tested.
5. Insert the probe into the bar hole and press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
The pump will turn on and the sample period will begin with the sample period
counting down in seconds in the lower middle portion of the display. “MEASURE”
will flash below the countdown. The combustible gas channel will automatically
switch between %LEL or %vol based on the level of gas present. The combustible
gas channel’s reading will also be displayed in graph format on the bottom of the
screen. If you wish to cancel the measurement, press and release the RESET button.
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CH4
50 %LEL
O2
20.9%
30 SEC
MEASURE
6. At the end of the sample period, the pump will shut off and the buzzer will sound,
then the peak combustible gas reading and the minimum oxygen reading for the
sample period will be displayed. The peak combustible gas reading will also be
visually displayed on the graph along the bottom of the screen.
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CH4
50 %LEL
O2
11.9%
PEAK
7. If a high concentration of combustible gas is encountered, a fresh air purge can be

performed to purge the hose, probe and GX-6000 of gas before the next bar hole test.
To perform a purge, do the following:
• Remove the probe from the barhole so the instrument will draw fresh air.
• Press and release the DISP/LOCK button. The display will now indicate PURGE
along the bottom of the screen and the purge time will begin counting down from
30 seconds in the lower middle portion of the display. If you wish to cancel the
purge, press and release the RESET button.
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CH4
0%LEL
O2
20.9%
30 SEC
PURGE
• When the purge is complete, the screen will return to the initial Bar Hole Mode
screen.
4:07
CH4
0%LEL
O2
20.9%
VALVE 3
8. If other bar holes will be tested, proceed to the next bar hole and repeat steps Step 5 -
Step 7.
9 . To cancel a bar hole measurement or fresh air purge that is in progress, press and
release the RESET button.
10 . To exit Leak Check Mode and enter another mode, press and hold the ▲AIR and
DISP/LOCK buttons for 5 seconds to access the Mode Select Screen.
Turning Off the GX-6000, Bar Hole Mode
2. The unit will initiate a bar hole measurement. Keep holding the POWER/ENTER
button. The buzzer will pulse for about three seconds and TURN OFF will appear at
the bottom of the screen.
3. Release the button when TURN OFF disappears.
Appendix E: Using the GX-6000 in Inert Mode
Inert Mode is used to measure the combustible gas and/or oxygen level in a purged
environment. In order for the instrument to operate in Inert Mode, the oxygen alarm must
be set to H-HH operation meaning that both alarms are increasing. The oxygen Low
Alarm High Alarm points are factory set at 5.0% and 10.0%.
It is recommended that an IR CH4 or IR HC sensor be installed if the instrument is going
to be used in Inert Mode since these sensors do not require oxygen to work properly. The
catalytic LEL sensor does not operate at oxygen concentrations below 10 %volume. If it is
necessary to use the catalytic LEL sensor while operating in Inert Mode, a dilution fitting
must be installed. Installing a dilution fitting will affect the oxygen reading since you’re
introducing oxygen into the sample.
NOTE: INERT MODE must be set to ON in Maintenance Mode for Inert Mode to be
an option in the Mode Select Screen at startup.
Alarms
The oxygen channel alarm points in Inert Mode are different from those in Normal Mode.
All other alarm points settings remain unchanged.
Since the application for Inert Mode is to detect a rising oxygen level in purged
environments, both oxygen alarms are rising in Inert Mode. The factory set alarm points
for Inert Mode are 5.0 %volume (Low Alarm) and 10.0 %volume (High Alarm). These
Inert Mode alarm points are user adjustable in Maintenance Mode.
1 . Follow the steps described in pg.150 to change the alarm points for Inert Mode. The
only difference between what’s described in that section and what the screen will
look like is that INERT will be an option in the Alarm Points Menu if INERT
MODE is set to ON in Maintenance Mode.
NOTE: If INERT MODE is set to OFF in Maintenance Mode, the INERT item will
not appear in the Alarm Points Menu.
ALARM - P
ALARM POINTS
CH4
O2
H2S
CO
VOC
INERT
ESCAPE
2. Select INERT (not O2) in order to view or change Inert Mode’s oxygen alarm
points.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix E: Using the GX-6000 in Inert Mode • 187
Start Up and Operation
you hear a beep.
3. The Normal Mode Select Screen displays. Use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
button to scroll to the Inert Mode Select Screen.
NOTE: INERT MODE must be set to ON in Maintenance Mode for Inert Mode to be
an option in the Mode Select Screen at startup.
4:07 4:07
MODE SELECT MODE SELECT
NORMAL MODE ▲ AIR
or INERT MODE
CH4 100 %LEL SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
O2 40.0 %
H2S 100.0 ppm
CO 500 ppm
VOC 6000 ppm
4. With the Inert Mode Select Screen displayed, press and release the POWER/ENTER
button to begin the Inert Mode startup sequence.
mode is displayed.
5. The warm-up will proceed as described in “Turning On the GX-6000” on page 25.
6. Once the warm-up sequence has finished, the instrument will be operating in Inert
Mode. Since the oxygen concentration in fresh air is above both Inert Mode oxygen
alarm points, the GX-6000 will go into alarm if turned on in a fresh air environment.
4:07
CH4 O2
0
%LEL
0.5%
H2S CO
0.0
ppm
0
ppm
VOC
0
ppm
7. If you wish to change operating modes by returning to the Mode Select Screen, press
and hold the ▲AIR and DISP/LOCK buttons for 5 seconds.
188 • Appendix E: Using the GX-6000 in Inert Mode GX-6000 Operator’s Manual
Appendix F: ESS-03 Toxic Sensors
Overview
The ESS-03 sensors are used to monitor levels of a variety of toxic gases. This appendix
describes the GX-6000’s ESS-03 sensors. It also includes instructions to replace an ESS-
03 sensor. Table 19 below lists the available ESS-03 sensors.
Table 19: ESS-03 Sensor Specifications
Target Gas Detection Reading Alarm 1 Alarm 2 STEL TWA

Range Increment Factory Factory
Setting Setting
Ammonia 0 - 400 ppm 0.5 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm 35 ppm 25 ppm
(NH3)
Chlorine 0 - 10.0 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.50 ppm 1.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 0.50 ppm
(Cl2)
Hydrogen 0 - 15.0 ppm 0.1 ppm 5.00 ppm 10.0 ppm 4.7 ppm N/A
Cyanide
(HCN)
Nitrogen 0 - 20.00 ppm 0.05 ppm 3.00 ppm 6.00 ppm N/A 3.00 ppm
Dioxide
(NO2)
Sulphur 0 - 99.90 ppm 0.05 ppm 2.00 ppm 5.00 ppm 5.00 ppm 2.00 ppm
Dioxide
(SO2)
NOTE: If you are attempting to detect chlorine, be sure the hose/probe does not have a
particle filter installed. Also be sure that the hose is not longer than 30 feet.
Description
The ESS-03 is a smart sensor that stores sensor parameters including the target gas,
detection range, alarm points, and calibration settings in its memory. So a sensor can be
calibrated at the factory and shipped as a replacement sensor without the need to calibrate
the sensor when it is installed as long as it is installed during the sensor’s valid calibration
period which is typically 3 months. In addition, you can change an existing ESS-03
channel from one type of ESS-03 sensor to another and the GX-6000 will automatically
load all the sensor parameters and configure the ESS-03 channel for the new sensor. See
pg.198 for instructions to replace or change an ESS-03 sensor.
The ESS-03 sensor is a cylindrical sensor with a diffusion opening on the front and a
connector on the back. The ESS-03 sensor is installed in one of the two smart sensor
sockets and is held in place by the sensor gasket and the flow chamber.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix F: ESS-03 Toxic Sensors • 189

Interference
Although the GX-6000 can support up to two ESS-03 sensors, many combinations are
impractical for various reasons including sensor cross sensitivity to other gases.
The table below indicators some of the gases that will cause an increased gas reading for
the affected sensor. For example, if you are attempting to detect HCN but H2 is also
present, the instrument’s HCN reading will be higher than the environment’s actual HCN
level.
Table 20: Positive Interference
Sensor Affected By:
Cl2 • HCl
• SO2
HCN • H2
• SO2
SO2 • H2
The table below indicates some of the gases that will cause a negative response and a
decreased reading for the affected sensor. For example, if you are attempting to detect SO2
but NO2 is also present, the instrument’s SO2 reading will be lower than the environment’s
actual SO2 level.
Table 21: Negative Interference
Sensor Affected By:
HCN • NO2
NH3 • HCl
• NO2
NO2 • CO
• SO2
SO2 • NO2
190 • Appendix F: ESS-03 Toxic Sensors GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

Start Up and Normal Operation
For instructions to startup and use a GX-6000 that includes an ESS-03 sensor, reference
“Start Up” on page 25, “Measuring Mode, Normal Operation” on page 33, and
“Measuring Mode, Alarms” on page 39. Follow these instructions keeping the following
special considerations in mind:
• Some of the gases that are monitored with an ESS-03 may be absorbed in small
amounts in the longer GX-6000 sample hoses. When detecting gases other than
chlorine, do not use sample hoses that are longer than 50 feet without consulting RKI
Instruments, Inc. When detecting chlorine, do not use sample hoses that are longer
than 30 feet. If using a hose and probe to monitor toxic gases, be sure to calibrate the
ESS-03 sensor with the hose and probe attached so that the calibration reflects any
absorption that may be occurring.
• If you are attempting to detect chlorine, be sure the hose/probe does not have a particle
filter installed.
• If your GX-6000 has more than one ESS-03 sensor installed, it is possible that both
sensors will respond to some of the same gases at varying levels. Make sure you
understand any issues like this that may exist in your particular instrument.
• The SO2 and HCN ESS-03 sensors include an H2S scrubber disk inside the sensor
face. The H2S scrubber disk prevents false SO2 and HCN readings by removing any
H2S that would cause a response on the SO2 and HCN sensors.
ESS-03 Calibration
An ESS-03 channel can be calibrated using the auto calibration method or the single
calibration method.
NOTE: ESS-03 calibration must be done with the hose and probe attached. If you are
calibrating a chlorine sensor, be sure the hose/probe does not have a particle
filter installed.
Calibrating the ESS-03 Sensor Using Auto Calibration

The calibration instructions below assume a standard 4 + high range PID + ESS-03
instrument configuration.
There are several ways to calibrate a standard 4 + high range PID + ESS-03 instrument:
• separate cylinders for the standard 4 sensors, high range PID sensor, and ESS-03
sensor (3 cylinders total)
• 5-gas cylinder for the standard 4 sensors plus high range PID sensor and a separate
cylinder for the ESS-03 sensor (2 cylinders total)
• separate cylinder for the high range PID sensor and a 5-gas cylinder for standard 4
sensors plus ESS-03 sensor (2 cylinders total)
See “Calibration Supplies and Equipment” on page 69 for a description of the necessary
calibration supplies. See Table 23 on page 202 for available cylinders. Make sure your
calibration cylinder is appropriate for the ESS-03 detection range.

1. To calibrate the standard 4 sensors and/or the high range PID sensor, follow the
instructions outlined on pg.70.
NOTE: Be sure to calibrate the ESS-03 sensor with the hose and probe attached.
2. When you review the auto calibration values, confirm that the ESS-03’s auto
calibration gas value matches the calibration cylinder.
a. If you need to change an HCN channel’s auto calibration value, the procedure is
slightly different since PH3 can be used to calibrate the HCN channel. When you
move the cursor to HCN in the Concentration Screen and then press and release
the POWER/ENTER button, the Alternative Gas Screen will appear. The HCN
concentration will be flashing.
AUTO
CONCENTRATION
ALTERNATIVE GAS
PH3 / 9 PH3 concentration
1.1 ppm
HCN concentration
HCN 10.0 ppm
ESCAPE
b. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to change the HCN concentration.
As the HCN concentration changes, the PH3 concentration will also change. If
you are using HCN to calibrate the HCN sensor, adjust the HCN concentration
until it matches the concentration listed on your cylinder. If you are using PH3 to
calibrate the HCN sensor, adjust the HCN concentration until the PH3
concentration matches the concentration listed on your cylinder.

3. After you have completed Step 30 on page 81, the Auto Cal Menu will be displayed.
Continue with Step 4 below.
AUTO
AUTO CAL
CONCENTRATION
GAS SELECT
ESCAPE
4. If you were using a 5-gas (standard 4-gas + ESS-03) calibration cylinder to calibrate
the standard 4 sensors, continue to Step 5.
If you were using a 5-gas (standard 4-gas + high range PID) calibration cylinder or a
4-gas calibration cylinder/high range PID-only calibration cylinder combination to
calibrate the standard 4 sensors and/or the high range PID sensor:
a. Remove the tubing from the rigid tube on the probe.
b. Unscrew the 5-gas (standard 4-gas + high range PID), 4-gas cylinder, or high
range PID cylinder from the regulator.
c. Screw the ESS-03 calibration cylinder onto the demand flow regulator. Continue
with Step 6.
5. If you were using a 5-gas (standard 4-gas + ESS-03) calibration cylinder to calibrate
the standard 4 sensors:
a. Leave the tubing connected to the rigid tube on the probe. Continue with Step 6.
6. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to move the cursor next to GAS
SELECT.
AUTO
AUTO CAL
CONCENTRATION
GAS SELECT
ESCAPE

7. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The first of the Gas Select Screens,
ESCAPE screen that will take you back to the Auto Cal menu. Use the ▲AIR and
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through the different screens.
AUTO AUTO
CH4 50 %LEL
O2 12.0 % ▲ AIR or
CO 50 ppm
VOC 100 ppm
▲ AIRor ▲ AIR
or
AUTO AUTO
▲ AIR
or
SHIFT ▼ (PANIC)
HCN 10.0 ppm

ESCAPE
8. With the ESS-03 channel’s Gas Select Screen displayed, press and release the
POWER/ENTER button.
9. If you are calibrating anything other than an HCN sensor, continue to Step 12.

10 . If you are calibrating an HCN sensor, an Alternative Gas screen will appear. The
HCN sensor can be calibrated using HCN or PH3. This screen allows you to select
which gas you want to use.
AUTO
ALTERNATIVE GAS
HCN
PH3
ESCAPE
11 . Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to move the cursor in front of the gas
you will use for calibration then press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
12 . The Calibration In Process Screen for the ESS-03 channel will display. APPLYGAS
and the gas reading will be flashing.
APPLYGAS
HCN
0.0
ppm
13 . If you are using a 5-gas (standard 4-gas + ESS-03) calibration cylinder, continue with
Step 14.
If you are using an ESS-03 only calibration cylinder:
a. Connect the tubing from the regulator to the rigid tube on the probe. Allow the
GX-6000 to draw gas for one minute.
ESS-03 channel to the programmed value. Continue with Step 15.

14 . If you are using a 5-gas (standard 4-gas + ESS-03) calibration cylinder:
a. Since calibration gas was flowing to the ESS-03 sensor while the standard 4
channels were being calibrated, the ESS-03 sensor reading should be stable and
ready for adjustment.
ESS-03 channel to the programmed value. Continue with Step 15.
15 . If the ESS-03 channel passed calibration, and if SEN LIFE ALERT is set to ON
(factory setting), and if a sensor is in a sensor life warning condition, the following
screen sequence occurs.
AUTO 4:07 SEN LIFE AUTO
WARNING GAS SELECT
PASS
CO
HCN
9.0
ppm
ESCAPE
POWER/ENTER
to acknowledge
16 . If the ESS-03 channel passed calibration and if no sensors are in a sensor life
warning condition or if SEN LIFE ALERT is set to OFF, the following screen
sequence occurs.
AUTO 4:07 AUTO
GAS SELECT
PASS
HCN
9.0
ppm
ESCAPE

17 . If the ESS-03 sensor cannot be adjusted to the proper value, a screen displays
indicating that the ESS-03 sensor failed to calibrate.
APPLYGAS
HCN
FAIL
ppm
the RESET button to reset the alarm and continue to the Gas Select Screen. Attempt
to calibrate the ESS-03 sensor again. If the failure continues, investigate the cause.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 102.
If SEN LIFE ALERT is set to ON (factory setting) and if any sensor is in a sensor
life warning condition, the following screen appears. The buzzer and LEDs activate
in a double pulsing pattern. Press and release POWER/ENTER to acknowledge the
sensor life warning and continue to the Gas Select Screen.
SEN LIFE
WARNING
CO
18 . The ESS-03’s Gas Select Screen displays.

AUTO
GAS SELECT
HCN 10.0 ppm

19 . Disconnect the tubing from the probe.
21 . With the Escape Gas Select Screen displayed, press and release POWER/ENTER.
22 . Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to move the cursor next to ESCAPE, then press
and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration Mode Menu.
Measuring Mode.
Calibrating the ESS-03 Sensor Using Single Calibration
See pg.73 for instructions to calibrate the ESS-03 using single calibration.
ESS-03 Bump Testing

See “Performing a Bump Test” on page 89 for instructions to perform a bump test.
Replacing the ESS-03 Sensor or

Changing Sensor Type
When replacing a sensor, you may either replace it with another of the same sensor or you
may install a different ESS-03 sensor. If a different one is installed, the GX-6000 will load
the sensor parameters and configure the ESS-03 channel for the new sensor.
1 . Follow the instructions listed on pg.115 keeping the following exception in mind:
• A bias board is attached to the bottom of replacement ESS-03 sensors and must
be removed before installing the sensor in the GX-6000. Properly dispose of the
bias board once the sensor has been installed.
Be sure that the new sensor is installed in the same position as the old sensor and that the
following sensor priority for the smart sensor 1 position is maintained.


11.7 eV PID

ESS-03 Ammonia
For example, if your instrument is a 4-gas + ESS-03 Cl2 + ESS-03 NH3, the Cl2 sensor
should be in the smart sensor 1 position and the NH3 sensor should be in the smart sensor
2 position. If your instrument is a 4-gas + ESS-03 NH3, the NH3 sensor should be in the
smart sensor 1 position and a dummy sensor should be installed in the smart sensor 2
position. See the figure below for the location of the smart sensor 1 and 2 positions.
Smart Sensor 1
Position
CO
Smart Sensor 2
Position H2 S
Figure 40: Smart Sensor Positions

Replacing the SO2 Sensor’s Filter Set
The H2S-scrubbing filters installed over the SO2 sensor’s face are designed to last for 960
minutes of exposure to 25 ppm H2S. This equates to roughly 6 years of 30 second bump
tests if the instrument does not see H2S during normal operation.
The filter should last the life of the sensor. However, if you notice the SO2 channel
responding to the presence of H2S, you should replace the filters.
Materials
• Filter set (1 each 33-0176 and 33-7135)
• Rubber gloves (do not touch the replacement filter set with bare hands)
• Stainless steel tweezers
Procedure
5. Remove the SO2 sensor from its socket.
6. Use tweezers to remove the Teflon filter and H2S scrubber from the SO2 sensor’s
face.
Teflon Filter
H2S Scrubber
SO2 Sensor
Figure 41: SO2 Sensor’s Filters

7. Be sure any filter material is completely removed from the sensor face.
8. Place the new H2S filter in the sensor face’s recess.
9 . Peel the protective paper off of the Teflon filter.
10 . Place the Teflon filter over the H2S scrubber.
11 . Gently press down on the Teflon filter. Be careful not to tear the filter.
12 . Put the SO2 sensor back into its socket.

13 . Place the sensor gasket and filters back over the sensors ensuring that the sensor
gasket seals with the sensors and the flow fittings. The flow fitting connections need
readings.

again.

Parts List
Table 23: ESS-03 GX-6000 Parts List
33-0176 Teflon filter for SO2 sensor (need to replace 33-0176 and 33-7135 at the same time)
33-7135 H2S scrubber disk for SO2 sensor (need to replace 33-0176 and 33-7135 at the same
time)
33-7135-05 H2S scrubber disk for SO2 sensor, pack of 5 (need to replace 33-0176 and 33-7135
at the same time)
80-0006-XXP Sample hose with integral probe, with hydrophobic filter and particle filter, no
scrubber section. For use with NH3, HCN, NO2, and SO2 sensors. Replace “XX”
with length in feet. 3 foot hose is standard. Available lengths for the GX-6000 are 3,
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 feet.
80-0006-XXP-01 Sample hose with integral probe, no particle filter, no scrubber section. For use
with Cl2 sensor. Replace “XX” with length in feet. 3 foot hose is standard.
Available lengths for the GX-6000 are 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 feet.
80-0172 Probe, with hydrophobic filter and particle filter, no scrubber section. For use with
NH3, HCN, NO2, and SO2 sensors.
80-0172-01 Probe, with hydrophobic filter, no particle filter, no scrubber section. For use with
Cl2 sensor.
81-0142RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 5-gas (SO2, CH4, O2, H2S, CO), 58-liter aluminum
81-0142RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 5-gas (SO2, CH4, O2, H2S, CO), 34-liter aluminum
81-0170RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm SO2 in nitrogen, 58 liter
81-0170RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm SO2 in nitrogen, 34 liter
81-0176RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 25 ppm NH3 in nitrogen, 58 liter
81-0176RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 25 ppm NH3 in nitrogen, 34 liter
81-0182RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm NO2 in air, 58 liter
81-0182RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm NO2 in air, 34 liter
81-0190RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm Cl2 in nitrogen, 58 liter
81-0190RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm Cl2 in nitrogen, 34 liter
81-0196RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 10 ppm HCN in nitrogen, 58 liter

81-0196RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 10 ppm HCN in nitrogen, 34 liter
ESS-03DH-HCN Hydrogen cyanide sensor, 0 - 15.0 ppm
ESS-03DH-NO2 Nitrogen dioxide sensor, 0 - 20.00 ppm

ESS-03DH-SO2 Sulfur dioxide sensor, 0 - 99.90 ppm

ESS-B332-NH3 Ammonia sensor, 0 - 400 ppm
ESS-B335-CL2 Chlorine sensor, 0 - 10.0 ppm

Appendix G: Infrared Sensors
Overview
The infrared sensors are used to monitor levels of methane, combustible gas, and carbon
dioxide. This appendix describes the GX-6000’s infrared sensors and includes instructions
to use a GX-6000 that has one or more infrared sensors installed. It also includes
instructions to replace an infrared sensor. The table below lists the available infrared
sensors along with their specifications.
Table 24: Infrared Sensor Specifications
Sensor Range Increment Alarm 1 Alarm 2 STEL TWA

IR CO2 0 - 10.00 %vol 0.02 %vol 0.50 %vol 3.00 %vol 3.00 %vol 0.50 %vol
0 - 10,000 ppm 20 ppm 5,000 ppm N/A N/A 5,000 ppm
IR HC %LEL 0 - 100 %LEL HC 1 %LEL 10 %LEL 50 %LEL N/A N/A
IR HC 0 - 100 %LEL HC 1 %LEL 10 %LEL 50 %LEL N/A N/A
Autoranging
2.0 - 30.0 %vol HC 0.5 %vol N/A N/A N/A N/A
IR CH4 %LEL 0 - 100 %LEL CH4 1 %LEL 10 %LEL 50 %LEL N/A N/A
IR CH4 0 - 100 %LEL CH4 1 %LEL 10 %LEL 50 %LEL N/A N/A
Autoranging
5.0 - 100 %vol CH4 0.5 %vol N/A N/A N/A N/A
IR HC Target Gases
The infrared HC sensor is a general hydrocarbon sensor. It is setup for and factory-
calibrated to isobutane.
The infrared HC sensor is known to not or to poorly respond to the following combustible
gases:
• acetylene
• benzene
• hydrogen
IR CH4 Target Gases
The infrared methane sensor is setup for and factory-calibrated to methane. There are
other gases that the sensor will still detect and respond to. There are also gases that the
methane sensor will not detect or respond to. Lists of the gases falling in each of these
respective categories can be found below. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for combustible
gases not listed below.
The infrared methane sensor is known to respond to the following combustible gases:
• acetone
• ethane
• ethanol
204 • Appendix G: Infrared Sensors GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

• hexane
• IPA
• isobutane
• MEK
• methanol
• propane
• styrene
• toluene
The infrared methane sensor is known to not or to poorly respond to the following
combustible gases:
• acetylene
• benzene
• hydrogen
Description
IR Sensor
The IR sensor is a smart sensor that stores sensor parameters including the target gas,
detection range, alarm points, and calibration settings in its memory. So a sensor can be
calibrated at the factory and shipped as a replacement sensor without the need to calibrate
the sensor when it is installed as long as it is installed during the sensor’s valid calibration
period which is typically 6 months. In addition, you can change an existing IR channel
from one type of IR sensor to another and the GX-6000 will automatically load all the
sensor parameters and configure the IR channel for the new sensor. See “Replacing an IR
Sensor” on page 210 for instructions to replace or change an IR sensor.
The IR sensor is a cylindrical sensor with a diffusion opening on the front and a connector
on the back. The IR sensor is installed in one of the two smart sensor sockets and is held in
place by the sensor gasket and the flow chamber.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix G: Infrared Sensors • 205

CO2 Scrubber
A carbon dioxide scrubber is factory-shipped with GX-6000s that have an IR CO2 sensor
installed.
The scrubber is for use when setting the carbon dioxide sensor’s zero reading only. A
single piece of tubing connects both ends of the scrubber when not in use. To prolong the
life of the scrubber, be sure the tubing is connected to both ends of the scrubber while the
scrubber is not in use or while it is being stored. Replace the scrubber when you notice the
pellets in the scrubber tube beginning to break down into powder.
Figure 43: Carbon Dioxide Scrubber

VOC Zero Filter
If you instrument has an IR CO2 sensor and a PID sensor installed, a VOC zero filter is
included as standard. The VOC zero filter scrubs out low levels of VOC gases using
charcoal. Use the VOC zero filter when performing a fresh air adjustment on the
instrument.
The filter comes with a tubing stub and plug on each end. Both plugs must be removed
before using the filter and must be reinstalled for storage. The filter does not have a
Filter
Tubing Stub Tubing Stub
Plug Plug
To GX-6000
Figure 44: VOC Zero Filter

IR HC Start Up and Normal Operation
For instructions to startup and use a GX-6000 that includes an infrared hydrocarbon
sensor, reference “Start Up” on page 25, “Measuring Mode, Normal Operation” on
page 33, and “Measuring Mode, Alarms” on page 39.
0-100 %LEL/2.0-30.0 %vol Autoranging
The infrared hydrocarbon sensor can be factory set to detect gas in a 0-100 %LEL
configuration or an autoranging configuration. The autoranging configuration detects gas
on a 0-100 %LEL and a 2.0-30.0 %vol scale. The gas reading will be displayed in %LEL
until the gas level reaches 100 %LEL, or 2.0 %vol for isobutane. Once the gas reading is
above 100 %LEL, it is displayed in %vol. Alarm points exist for the %LEL range but do
not exist for the %vol range. If %LEL range alarms are not silenced (see pg.151 for a
description of the alarm silence feature) and the gas level increases to %vol levels, the
alarms will continue to sound but no new alarms will occur.
• If a CO sensor is installed and its charcoal filter becomes saturated, the presence of
hydrocarbons may produce a reading on the CO channel.
• If a PID sensor is installed in your instrument, the presence of hydrocarbons that the
IR HC sensor is intended to detect may produce upscale readings on the PID channel.
IR CH4 Start Up and Normal Operation

For instructions to startup and use a GX-6000 that includes an infrared methane sensor,
reference “Start Up” on page 25, “Measuring Mode, Normal Operation” on page 33, and
“Measuring Mode, Alarms” on page 39.
0 - 100 %LEL/5.0 - 100.0 %vol Autoranging
The infrared methane sensor can be factory set to detect gas in a 0-100 %LEL
configuration or an autoranging configuration. The autoranging configuration detects gas
on a 0-100 %LEL and a 5.0-100.0 %vol scale. The gas reading will be displayed in %LEL
until the gas level reaches 100 %LEL, or 5.0 %vol for methane. Once the gas reading is
above 100 %LEL, it is displayed in %vol. Alarm points exist for the %LEL range but do
not exist for the %vol range. If %LEL range alarms are not silenced (see pg.151 for a
description of the alarm silence feature) and the gas level increases to %vol levels, the
alarms will continue to sound but no new alarms will occur.
• If a PID sensor is installed in your instrument and concentrations of methane greater
than 100 %LEL are present in the monitoring environment, the PID channel’s reading
will be suppressed.

IR CO2 Start Up and Normal Operation
For instructions to startup and use a GX-6000 that includes an infrared CO2 sensor,
reference “Start Up” on page 25, “Measuring Mode, Normal Operation” on page 33, and
“Measuring Mode, Alarms” on page 39. Follow these instructions keeping the following
special considerations in mind:
• A background level of CO2 exists in fresh air. Table 25 below indicates a typical gas
reading in fresh air.
Table 25: Carbon Dioxide Fresh Air Readings
Approximate Fresh Air

Sensor Range
Reading
0 - 10 %vol 0.04 %vol

0 - 10,000 ppm 400 ppm
• When you perform a demand zero during start up, operation, or calibration, you must
use the CO2 scrubber provided with the instrument to remove background CO2 from
the air being sampled. See “Performing a Demand Zero for Carbon Dioxide Sensors”
below.
If you have a PID sensor in your instrument, see “Performing a Demand Zero for
Instruments with a Carbon Dioxide Sensor and a PID Sensor” on page 209.
• Since there is a background of CO2 in air, do not use the AUTO ZERO feature that
can be turned on and off in Maintenance Mode. The factory setting for the feature is
OFF.
Performing a Demand Zero for Carbon Dioxide Sensors
When setting the zero reading, the carbon dioxide scrubber shipped with the GX-6000
allows you to eliminate carbon dioxide normally found in fresh air. To perform a demand
zero, do the following:
1 . Remove the tubing from the side of the scrubber that does not have an arrow pointing
to it.
2 . Connect the tubing to the GX-6000’s inlet fitting. Be sure the arrow on the filter is
pointing toward the inlet fitting.
CO2 Scrubber
To GX-6000
Figure 45: CO2 Scrubber Connected to GX-6000

3. Wait one minute for the fresh air sample to flow through the carbon dioxide scrubber,
then press and hold the ▲AIR button to set the zero reading.
4. Remove the scrubber from the inlet fitting.

5. Reattach the tubing to the open end of the scrubber.
Performing a Demand Zero for Instruments with a
Carbon Dioxide Sensor and a PID Sensor
If your instrument has both an IR CO2 sensor and a PID sensor, you will need to use both
the carbon dioxide scrubber and the VOC zero filter to perform a demand zero.
1 . Remove the CO2 scrubber’s tubing from the side that has an arrow pointing to it.
2. Remove both plugs from the tubing stubs on the VOC zero filter.
3. Connect the VOC zero filter to the GX-6000’s inlet fitting. The filter does not have a
4. Connect the CO2 scrubber to the tubing stub on the other side of the VOC zero filter.
Be sure the arrow on the CO2 scrubber is pointing toward the VOC zero filter. See
the figure below for the scrubber setup.
CO2 Scrubber VOC Zero Filter
To GX-6000
Figure 46: CO2 Scrubber and VOC Zero Filter Combination

5. Wait one minute for the fresh air sample to flow through the scrubber setup.
6. Press and hold the ▲AIR button to set the zero reading.
7. Remove the CO2 scrubber from the VOC zero filter. Be sure the VOC zero filter’s
tubing stays on the VOC zero filter.
8. Reattach the CO2 scrubber’s tubing to the open end of the scrubber.
9 . Remove the VOC zero filter from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting.
10 . Reinstall the plugs on each end of the VOC zero filter.
NOTE: Do not store the CO2 scrubber and VOC zero filter connected together. They
must be separated and appropriately plugged for storage.

IR Calibration
1. See “Calibrating Using the Auto Calibration Method” on page 70 or “Calibrating
Using the Single Calibration Method” on page 83 for instructions to perform a
calibration.
NOTE: If you are using the IR HC or IR CH4 sensors in their autoranging

configuration, be sure to calibrate the range you’d like the most accuracy in
(either %LEL or %vol).
NOTE: If there is a PID sensor installed in your instrument and you are calibrating an
IR CH4 sensor with %vol concentrations, either calibrate the PID sensor first or
allow enough time for the %vol CH4 gas to flush out before calibrating the PID
sensor.
IR Bump Testing
1. See “Performing a Bump Test” on page 89 for instructions to perform a bump test.
Replacing an IR Sensor
When replacing a sensor, you may either replace it with another of the same sensor or you
may install a different IR sensor. If a different one is installed, the GX-6000 will load the
sensor parameters and configure the IR channel for the new sensor.
1 . Follow the instructions listed in “Replacing a Sensor” on page 115.
Be sure that the new sensor is installed in the same position as the old sensor and that the
following sensor priority for the smart sensor 1 position is maintained.

11.7 eV PID

ESS-03 Ammonia
For example, if your instrument is a 4-gas + high range PID + IR HC, the high range PID
sensor should be in the smart sensor 1 position and the IR HC sensor should be in the
smart sensor 2 position. If your instrument is a 4-gas + IR HC, the IR HC sensor should be
in the smart sensor 1 position and a dummy sensor should be installed in the smart sensor
2 position. See the figure below for the location of the smart sensor 1 and 2 positions.

Smart Sensor 1
Position
CO
Smart Sensor 2
Position H2S
Figure 47: Smart Sensor Positions
Parts List
Table 27: Infrared Sensors Parts List
33-6015RK CO2 scrubber
33-6092 VOC zero filter, charcoal, with tubing stubs and plugs (for instruments that
include an IR CO2 sensor and a PID sensor)
81-0012RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL CH4 in air, 34 liter steel
81-0012RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL CH4 in air, 103 liter steel
81-0013RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %vol CH4 in nitrogen, 34 liter steel
81-0013RK-05 Calibration cylinder, 50 %vol CH4 in nitrogen, 58 liter steel
81-0018RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 34 liter steel

81-0018RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 103 liter steel
81-0019RK Calibration cylinder, 10 %vol isobutane in nitrogen, 17 liter steel
81-0071RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 5,000 ppm CO2 in nitrogen, 34 liter

81-0071RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 5,000 ppm CO2 in nitrogen, 103 liter
81-0072RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 2.5 %vol CO2 in nitrogen, 34 liter
81-0072RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 2.5 %vol CO2 in nitrogen, 103 liter
DES-3311-1 Infrared CO2 sensor, 0 - 10 %vol
DES-3311-2 Infrared HC sensor, 0 - 100 %LEL/2.0 - 30.0 %vol autoranging

DES-3311-3 Infrared CH4 sensor, 0 - 100 %LEL/5.0 - 100 %vol autoranging
DES-3311-4 Infrared CO2 sensor, 0 - 10,000 ppm

Appendix H: 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor
Overview
This appendix describes the GX-6000’s 10.0 eV/benzene sensor (RKI part number PID-
003L).
The 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor detects VOCs in the 0-100.00 ppm range when used in
Measuring Mode. It is optimized for benzene detection. The standard calibration for the
10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor is to benzene but it can be factory setup for and calibrated to
other gases. Regardless of the calibration gas, the 10.0 eV/benzene sensor will still detect
and respond to a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while used in Measuring
Mode. Even though the 10.0 eV/benzene sensor can be used for general VOC detection, if
your application is for general VOC detection and is not related to monitoring for benzene
specifically, RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that the low range or high range 10.6 eV
PID sensor be used instead.
The 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor detects VOCs in the 0-50.00 ppm range when used in
Benzene Select Mode. The filter tube that needs to be used in Benzene Select Mode allows
benzene to pass through but scrubs out all other VOCs except for nitrobenzene,
cyclohexane, n-octane, and n-pentane. Common applications for the 10.0 eV/benzene PID
sensor include process monitoring where only benzene is present or petroleum industry
monitoring where other VOCs may be present.
See the table below for 10.0 eV/benzene sensor specifications.
Table 28: 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor Specifications
Measuring Mode Benzene Select Mode

Operation Operation
Detection Range 0 - 100.00 ppm 0 - 50.00 ppm
Reading Increment 0 - 10 ppm: 0.01 ppm 0 - 10 ppm: 0.01 ppm
10 - 100 ppm: 0.1 ppm 10 - 50 ppm: 0.1 ppm
Alarm 1 5 ppm N/A
Factory Setting
Alarm 2 10 ppm N/A
Factory Setting
STEL Alarm 60 ppm N/A
TWA Alarm 40 ppm N/A
Sensor Description
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix H: 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor • 213

Tube and Tube Holder
Benzene detection typically requires the use of a filter tube. The filter tube will scrub out
most VOCs other than benzene but will not scrub out nitrobenzene, cyclohexane, n-
octane, or n-pentane. The filter tube is installed in a tube holder and needs to be replaced
regularly.
A tube holder and a box of tubes are included with 10.0 eV/benzene versions of the GX-
6000.
Tube
Each tube has a 3/4 line on it. If the tube becomes discolored and if the discoloration
extends beyond the 3/4 line, the tube is no longer effectively scrubbing non-benzene gases
and needs to be replaced.
Tubes must be stored in a cool, dark place (0 - 25 °C/ 32 - 77 °F) and must be used before
the expiration date that is printed on the box. If the tubes are being stored in a refrigerator,
take them out of the refrigerator and let them sit overnight before using them.
Tubes do not contain cadmium, mercury, or chrome and may be disposed as general waste.
Tube Holder
The tube holder attaches to the GX-6000’s inlet fitting. It has a breakaway feature
ensuring that the GX-6000 will not be damaged by hitting the tube holder on something
when it is installed. The tube holder should only be used in Benzene Select Mode or when
performing a calibration in TUBE CAL. If the tube holder is attached to the instrument’s
inlet fitting in Measuring Mode, it will cause a low flow alarm.
Cap
Tip-Breaking Feature
Tip Reservoir
Breakaway Feature
Tube Holder with Tube
To GX-6000 Inlet Fitting
Back Half 3/4 Line Front Half

Tube
GAS
Exploded View
Figure 48: Tube Holder Component Location
214 • Appendix H: 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

Start Up
The instructions for starting up a GX-6000 with a 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor installed
are the same as described in “Start Up” on page 25 with the exception of the screens
shown in Step 8. Those screens appear as shown below.
GAS GAS
SMART 1
CH4
%LEL
O2% Benzene
H2Sppm CO
ppm
P 10.0 eV
BNZppm
Display Mode
Display Mode for a 10.0 eV/benzene PID instrument appears and functions as described in
“Chapter 4: Display Mode” on page 47 with the following exceptions:
• A Benzene Select Mode screen is now the first item in Display Mode. Benzene Select
Mode is described in “Benzene Select Mode” on page 217.
DISP
BENZENE SELECT
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET

• The PID Gas Name Screen operates as described in “PID Gas Name Screen” on
page 48 but is factory set up for and calibrated to benzene and appears as shown
below. If there are 2 PID sensors installed in your GX-6000, the PID Gas Name
Screens will appear in Display Mode in the following order regardless of their position
in the flow system: 10.0 eV/benzene, 10.6 eV, 11.7 eV.
DISP
SELECT PID LIST
PID SET TO
Benzene
10.0 eV
CHANGE :ENTER
KEEP :DISP
EXIT :RESET
Measuring Mode
The 10.0 eV/benzene sensor detects VOCs in the 0-100.00 ppm range in Measuring Mode.
See “Measuring Mode, Normal Operation” on page 33 for a complete description of
Measuring Mode.
If the 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor is one of two PID sensors installed in your instrument,
as shipped from the factory, the 10.0 eV/benzene PID channel will say “BNZ” and the low
or high range PID channel will say “VOC”.
If you change the target gas of the 10.0 ev/benzene PID sensor to something other than
benzene in Display Mode, both channels will appear as “VOC”. In that case, the channel
that appears first will be based on the following sensor priority.
10.0 eV/benzene PID
11.7 eV PID
up.

Benzene Select Mode
Benzene Select Mode allows the user to monitor for benzene in the 0-50.00 ppm range.
Readings taken in Benzene Select Mode are saved to the instrument’s memory. See
“Viewing Benzene Select Mode Data” on page 223 for a description of viewing data.
NOTE: A PID-003L 10.0 eV/benzene sensor must be installed in order for the Benzene
Select Mode screen to appear.
A tube holder and filter tube are necessary for monitoring an area in Benzene Select
Mode.
Be sure to perform an appropriate calibration for Benzene Select Mode use as described
on pg.225 before continuing.
WARNING: If you take the GX-6000 to an area that is 10 or 15 degrees different

than the previous area, allow the instrument 45 minutes to acclimate
before taking any readings. Failure to do so may cause the reading to
be inaccurate.
WARNING: There are no alarm indications in Benzene Select Mode.
1. Enter Display Mode by pressing the DISP/LOCK button while in Measuring Mode.
The Benzene Select Mode Screen appears.
DISP
BENZENE SELECT
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
2. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to enter Benzene Select Mode.

3. The pump will stop and the instrument will prompt you to install the filter tube and
tube holder.
TUBE
INSTALL TUBE
AND HOLDER
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
4. Be sure a filter tube is installed in the tube holder and then attach the tube holder to
the instrument’s inlet fitting. See pg.235 for instructions.
5. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to confirm the tube and holder have
been installed.
6. You will be prompted to start a benzene measurement.
TUBE
START
MEASUREMENT
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
7. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to start the benzene measurement.
8. The benzene reading is displayed at the top of the screen. An automatically-
determined, temperature-based countdown is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The number to the left of the countdown (“5” in the example below) is the
temperature code.
TUBE
BNZ
0.00 ppm
MEASURING
EXIT :RESET
5 45SEC

9. To cancel the measurement, press and release the RESET button.
TUBE
BNZ
0.00 ppm
CANCEL ?
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
43SEC
• Press the POWER/ENTER button to confirm the measurement cancel.
• Press the DISP/LOCK button to return to the measuring screen without canceling
the measurement.
10 . Once the measurement is over, the final reading is displayed and you are asked if you
want to repeat the measurement.
TUBE
BNZ
0.00 ppm
REPEAT ?
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
STEL :RESET
• To repeat a measurement, continue to Step 11.
• To not repeat a measurement and return to Measuring Mode, continue to Step 12.
• To start a STEL measurement, continue to Step 13.

11 . To start another measurement, press and release the POWER/ENTER button.

before taking any readings. Failure to do so may cause the reading to
be inaccurate.
a. You will be prompted to change the tube before continuing. See pg.235 for
instructions.
TUBE
CHANGE TUBE
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
b. Once the tube is changed, press and release the POWER/ENTER button to start
the measurement. Return to Step 8.
12 . To not start another measurement and to return to Measuring Mode, press and release
the DISP/LOCK button.
a. You will be prompted to remove the tube holder from the instrument’s inlet
fitting.
TUBE
REMOVE HOLDER
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
b. Remove the tube holder from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting.

c. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button.

13 . To proceed with taking a STEL measurement, press and release the RESET button.
TUBE
START STEL
MEASUREMENT
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
a. Leave the tube holder installed but there is no need to change the tube.
b. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to start a STEL measurement.
c. The STEL measurement takes 15 minutes and a countdown displays at the
bottom of the screen. The STEL reading is displayed at the top of the screen and
the instantaneous reading is displayed below it.
TUBE
BNZ STEL
0.00 ppm
0.00 ppm
STEL MEASURING
EXIT :RESET
900SEC
d. To cancel the STEL measurement, press and release the RESET button. Then
TUBE
BNZ STEL
0.00 ppm
0.00 ppm
CANCEL ?
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP

e. At the end of the STEL countdown, the STEL reading displays.
TUBE
BNZ STEL
0.00 ppm
REPEAT ?
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
f. To repeat the STEL measurement, press and release POWER/ENTER.

g. To return to Measuring Mode, press and release the DISP/LOCK button. You will
be prompted to remove the tube holder from the instrument’s inlet fitting.
TUBE
REMOVE HOLDER
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
h. Remove the tube holder from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting.

i. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button.

Viewing Benzene Select Mode Data
Readings taken in Benzene Select Mode are saved to the snap logger. To view Benzene
Select Mode readings, do the following:
1 . From Measuring Mode, press and release the DISP/LOCK button to enter Display
Mode.
2 . Continue pressing the DISP/LOCK button until the snap logging screen appears.
DISP
REC. DATA DISP
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
EXIT :RESET
3. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The screen that appears will depend
on whether or not any data has been saved to the snap logger.
REC DATA REC DATA

REC. DATA DATE
5/20/2015
NO DATA MM/DD/YYYY
3:40
NUMBER 001
TANK 5
No data saved Data saved

5. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons to scroll through different snap log
IDs.

6. To view the data in a snap log ID, press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
ID Screen Data Screen

REC DATA REC DATA
DATE BNZ
5/20/2015
MM/DD/YYYY POWER/
5.30 ppm Benzene
3:47 Select Mode
ENTER STEL Data
BENZENE SELECT
NUMBER 003
TANK 5 STEL
SHIFT ▼ SHIFT ▼
▲ AIR ▲ AIR
REC DATA REC DATA
DATE BNZ
5/20/2015
MM/DD/YYYY
3.20 ppm Benzene
POWER/ Select Mode
3:45
ENTER Standard Data
BENZENE SELECT
NUMBER 002
TANK 5
SHIFT ▼ SHIFT ▼
▲ AIR ▲ AIR
REC DATA REC DATA
DATE CH4 O2
5/20/2015
0
%LEL
20.9%
MM/DD/YYYY POWER/ H2S CO Measuring
3:40
ENTER 0.0
ppm
0
ppm
Mode
Data
NUMBER 001 VOC
TANK 5 0
ppm

The instrument saves data from a Benzene Select Mode standard measurement and
from a Benzene Select Mode STEL measurement (if performed). Data from a
Benzene Select Mode standard measurement will say “BENZENE SELECT” below
the reading. Data from a Benzene Select Mode STEL measurement will say
“BENZENE SELECT” and “STEL” below the reading. They are separate files. Data
may also be present from snap log data saved in Measuring Mode.
7. Use the ▲AIR and SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) buttons 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.
8 . You can also go back and forth between the ID and data screens by pressing and
releasing the POWER/ENTER button.
9 . To return to the Snap Logging Screen, press and release the DISP/LOCK button.
10 . To return to Measuring Mode, press and release the RESET button.
Calibrating the 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor

Important Calibration Information
Calibration of the 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor depends on your application and on the
calibration gas you have available. The most accurate way to calibrate the sensor is to use
benzene gas. If it is not practical or possible to use benzene gas, another gas, such as
isobutylene, can be used as long as the calibration code indicated on the box of filter tubes
is entered into the instrument.
If you start using a new box of filter tubes, you may need to recalibrate. See Step 7 on
page 237 for further description.
See the table below for a summary of the calibration options and requirements.
Application Calibration Options
Option 1 1. AUTO CAL or SINGLE CAL with benzene, without tube and
Benzene Select Mode holder
benzene detection 2. TUBE CAL with benzene, with tube and holder
Option 2 1. AUTO CAL or SINGLE CAL with isobutylene (or other
target gas)**
2. enter CAL CODE
Measuring Mode, AUTO CAL with benzene (no TUBE CAL or CAL CODE required)
benzene detection
Measuring Mode, Option 1 AUTO CAL or SINGLE CAL with benzene
general VOC
detection* Option 2 AUTO CAL or SINGLE CAL with isobutylene (or other target
gas)**
* Even though it is possible to use the 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor for general VOC detection, RKI
Instruments, Inc. recommends using the low range or high range 10.6 eV sensor instead.
** In order to calibrate to a gas other than benzene or isobutylene, you must select that other gas for the 10.0
eV/benzene sensor in the PID Gas Name Screen in Display Mode as described in
“PID Gas Name Screen” on page 48. You must also select the appropriate calibration gas during the
calibration procedure.

See “Setting the Fresh Air Reading” on page 70 for instructions to set the fresh air
reading.
Performing an AUTO CAL
See “Calibrating Using the Auto Calibration Method” on page 70 for instructions to
perform an automatic calibration while keeping the following in mind:
• Be sure that you are doing a complete calibration as appropriate for your application
and for the calibration gas you have available (see pg.225).
• If the 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor is one of two PID sensors installed in your
instrument, as shipped from the factory, the 10.0 eV/benzene PID channel will say
“BNZ” and the low or high range PID channel will say “VOC”.
benzene in Display Mode, both channels will appear as “VOC”. In that case, the
channel that appears first will be based on the following sensor priority. Be sure to
select the correct PID sensor for calibration.
10.0 eV/benzene PID
11.7 eV PID
up.
Performing a SINGLE CAL

See “Calibrating Using the Single Calibration Method” on page 83 for instructions to
perform a single calibration while keeping the following in mind:
• Be sure that you are doing a complete calibration as appropriate for your application
and for the calibration gas you have available (see pg.225).
• If the 10.0 eV/benzene PID sensor is one of two PID sensors installed in your
instrument, as shipped from the factory, the 10.0 eV/benzene PID channel will say
“BNZ” and the low or high range PID channel will say “VOC”.
benzene in Display Mode, both channels will appear as “VOC”. In that case, the
channel that appears first will be based on the following sensor priority. Be sure to
select the correct PID sensor for calibration.

10.0 eV/benzene PID
11.7 eV PID
up.
Performing a TUBE CAL

NOTE: A PID-003L 10.0 eV/benzene sensor must be installed in order for the TUBE
CAL menu item to appear in Calibration Mode.
NOTE: If you begin to use filter tubes from a new box and if the calibration code shown
on the new box is different than the calibration code shown on the old box, you
must perform a TUBE CAL operation using one of the tubes from the new box.

before taking any readings. Failure to do so may cause the calibration
to be inaccurate.
To calibrate the 10.0 eV/benzene sensor in TUBE CAL, you will need:
• A benzene calibration cylinder. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends a concentration of
5 ppm.
• A demand-flow regulator to provide adequate sample gas flow.
• Non-absorbent tubing.
• Tube holder and filter tube.
Be sure that you are doing a complete calibration as appropriate for your application and
for the calibration gas you have available (see pg.225).

Automatic TUBE CAL
1 . To enter Calibration Mode, while in Measuring Mode, press and hold the SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) button, then press the DISP/LOCK button and release both buttons.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
TUBE CAL
CAL CODE
NORMAL MODE
2. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to scroll to TUBE CAL and then press and release
the POWER/ENTER button.
tube holder.
CAL
INSTALL TUBE
AND HOLDER
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
5. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to enter the TUBE CAL Menu.
TUBE CAL
GAS CALIBRATION
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
ESCAPE
6. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to AUTO CAL.

7. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to enter the TUBE CAL Auto
Calibration Menu.
TUBE CAL
GAS CALIBRATION
CONCENTRATION
START CAL
ESCAPE
8. To view or change the benzene concentration to be used for the TUBE CAL:
a. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to
CONCENTRATION.
b. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. The current concentration will be
shown and it will be flashing.
TUBE CAL
CONCENTRATION
BNZ 5.00 ppm
c. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to adjust the concentration.

d. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to save it.
9. Screw the demand flow regulator onto the benzene calibration cylinder.
10 . Attach the calibration tubing to the demand flow regulator.
11 . Attach the other end of the calibration tubing to the tube holder’s inlet fitting.
12 . Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to START CAL.

13 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to start a calibration. An
automatically-determined, temperature-based countdown is displayed at the bottom
of the screen. The number to the left of the countdown (“5” in the example below) is
the temperature code.
APPLYGAS
BNZ
0.00 ppm
5 45SEC
14 . If the calibration passes, the screen will indicate PASS and will return you to the
TUBE CAL Auto Calibration Menu.
15 . If the calibration fails, a failure screen will appear and the instrument will go into
alarm.
TUBE CAL
BNZ
FAIL ppm
Press and release the RESET button to clear the alarm and return to the TUBE CAL
Auto Calibration Menu. See “Troubleshooting” on page 102.
16 . Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to ESCAPE, then press
and release the POWER/ENTER button to return to the TUBE CAL Menu.

and release the POWER/ENTER button. You will be prompted to remove the filter
tube and tube holder.
TUBE CAL
REMOVE HOLDER
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
18 . Remove the tube holder from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting.

19 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. You will return to the Calibration
Mode Menu.
Measuring Mode.
21 . Detach the calibration tubing from the tube holder’s inlet fitting.
Single TUBE CAL
1 . To enter Calibration Mode, while in Measuring Mode, press and hold the SHIFT ▼
(PANIC) button, then press the DISP/LOCK button and release both buttons.
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
TUBE CAL
CAL CODE
NORMAL MODE
2. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to TUBE CAL and then

tube holder.
CAL
INSTALL TUBE
AND HOLDER
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
5. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to enter the TUBE CAL Menu.
TUBE CAL
GAS CALIBRATION
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
ESCAPE
6. Screw the demand flow regulator onto the benzene calibration cylinder.
7. Attach the calibration tubing to the demand flow regulator.
8. Attach the other end of the calibration tubing to the tube holder’s inlet fitting.
9. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to SINGLE CAL.
10 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button.

11 . An automatically-determined, temperature-based countdown is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. The number to the left of the countdown (“5” in the example
below) is the temperature code.
APPLYGAS
BNZ
0.00 ppm
5 45SEC
12 . At the end of the countdown, use the ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to adjust
the reading to match the concentration listed on the calibration cylinder.
13 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
14 . If the calibration passes, the screen will indicate PASS and will return you to the
TUBE CAL Menu.
If the reading cannot be adjusted to match the cylinder concentration, see
and release the POWER/ENTER button. You will be prompted to remove the filter
tube and tube holder.
TUBE CAL
REMOVE HOLDER
YES :ENTER
NO :DISP
16 . Remove the tube holder from the GX-6000’s inlet fitting.

17 . Press and release the POWER/ENTER button. You will return to the Calibration
Mode Menu.
Measuring Mode.
19 . Detach the calibration tubing from the tube holder’s inlet fitting.

Entering a CAL CODE
NOTE: A PID-003L 10.0 eV/benzene sensor must be installed in order for the CAL
CODE menu item to appear in Calibration Mode.
NOTE: If you begin to use filter tubes from a new box and if the calibration code shown
on the new box is different than the calibration code shown on the old box, you
must enter the new calibration code before using the new filter tubes.
An alternative to performing a TUBE CAL using a benzene calibration cylinder is to enter

the calibration code found on the filter tube box. The cal code adjusts the instrument’s
reading in Benzene Select Mode to account for the effect that the filter tube has on the PID
sensor’s response to benzene. It is listed on the tube box’s label and is a letter between A
and J.
If you go through the CAL CODE procedure, there is no need to perform a TUBE CAL
using a benzene calibration cylinder.
Be sure that you are doing a complete calibration as appropriate for your application and
for the calibration gas you have available (see pg.225).
1 . To enter Calibration Mode, press and hold the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button, then press
CAL
CAL MODE
AIR CAL
AUTO CAL
SINGLE CAL
TUBE CAL
CAL CODE
ESCAPE
2. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to CAL CODE.
3. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button.
4. The current calibration code will be displayed and it will be flashing.
CAL CODE
INPUT
CAL CODE : C

5. Use ▲AIR or SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) to adjust the calibration code to match the one
listed on your filter tube box’s label.
6. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to confirm the calibration code. The
screen will show “END” and will return to the Calibration Mode menu.
7. Use the SHIFT ▼ (PANIC) button to place the cursor next to the NORMAL MODE
Measuring Mode.
Maintenance
Replacing a Sensor
See “Replacing a Sensor” on page 115 for sensor replacement instructions.
PID Sensor Maintenance
See pg.119 for PID sensor maintenance instructions keeping in mind the following
differences in spare parts.
33-0563 PID sensor electrode stack, 10.0 eV/benzene sensor

51-1503 PID sensor replacement lamp, 10.0 eV/benzene sensor
PID-003L PID sensor, 10.0 eV/benzene
CAUTION: The aluminum oxide cleaning kit described on pg.119 is only for use with
the 10.0 eV and 10.6 eV PID sensors’ lamps. DO NOT USE THE
ALUMINUM OXIDE CLEANING KIT TO CLEAN THE 11.7 eV PID
SENSOR’S LAMP!
Replacing a Tube
When to Replace Tube
RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that the tube be replaced before starting a new
measurement in Benzene Select Mode. If discoloration of the filter material extends
beyond the “3/4” line (into the side without the text and arrow), the tube needs to be
replaced. Even though discoloration can be a measure of when to replace the tube, not all
gases cause the filter material to discolor which is why RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends
that the tube be replaced before starting a new measurement in Benzene Select Mode.
If the tubes are being stored in a refrigerator, take them out of the refrigerator and let them
sit overnight before using them.

Instructions to Replace Tube
1 . Remove the front of the tube holder by pushing on the locking mechanism and
pulling the front half away from the back half, shown below.
Pull
Back Half Front Half

Push
Figure 49: Replacing a Tube

2. Remove the used tube. Take care not to touch the broken ends of the tube.
3. Remove the cap from the tube holder.
4. Break off the tips of the new tube using the tube holder’s tip-breaking feature. The
reservoir can hold approximately 12 tips and will need to be periodically emptied.
5. Insert the new tube in the front half of the tube holder. The arrow on the tube should
be pointing away from the front half.
Tube Front Half
GAS
Figure 50: Inserting New Tube Into Front Half

6. Line up the locking feature in the front half with its mate in the back half and insert
the front half/tube assembly into the back half making sure the locking feature
engages.
Back Half Tube Front Half
GAS
Locking Feature
Figure 51: Reassembling Tube Holder

7. If you are replacing your old tube with a tube from a new box, compare the
calibration code listed on the old box to the calibration code listed on the new box.
a. If the calibration codes match, there is no need to do anything else.
b. If the calibration codes do not match, you must either perform a TUBE CAL
using a tube from the new box (see pg.227) or you must enter the new calibration
code into CAL CODE (see pg.234), depending on what method of calibration
you used with your old box of filter tubes. See pg.225 for a description of
calibration methods.
8. Tubes do not contain cadmium, mercury, or chrome and may be disposed as general
waste.
Parts List for 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Instruments

Table 29: Spare Parts List for 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Instruments
13-0550 Lanyard for tube holder (for new style tube holder with knurled tip-
breaker)
13-0700 Knurled tip-breaker on tube holder (for new style tube holder with knurled
tip-breaker)
13-0701 Black cap for knurled tip-breaker on tube holder (for new style tube holder
with knurled tip-breaker)
33-0563 PID sensor electrode stack, 10.0 eV/benzene sensor
33-7128 Filter tubes, 1 box, 10 tubes per box
33-7128-05 Filter tubes, 5 boxes, 10 tubes per box
51-1503 PID sensor replacement lamp, 10.0 eV/benzene sensor
80-0174 Tube holder
81-0100RK-03 Calibration cylinder, benzene, 5 ppm in air, 103 liter
81-0100RK-04 Calibration cylinder, benzene, 5 ppm in air, 34 liter aluminum
81-0104RK-03 Calibration cylinder, isobutylene, 10 ppm in air, 103 liter
81-6XAX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter 10 ppm IBL in air cylinder, demand flow regulator,
calibration tubing
81-6XZX Calibration kit: 103 liter 5 ppm benzene in air cylinder, demand flow
81-6XZX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter 5 ppm benzene in air cylinder, demand flow
82-0300RK Aluminum oxide powder PID lamp cleaning kit, with electrode stack
removal tool, for 10.0 eV and 10.6 eV PID sensors’ lamps ONLY

PID-003L PID sensor, 10.0 eV/benzene

Appendix I: 11.7 eV PID Sensor
Overview
This appendix describes the GX-6000’s 11.7 eV PID sensor (RKI part number PID-004).
The 11.7 eV PID sensor detects VOCs in the 0-1000 ppm range. The standard calibration
for the 11.7 eV PID sensor is to isobutylene but it can be factory setup for and calibrated to
other gases. Regardless of the calibration gas, the 11.7 eV PID sensor will still detect and
respond to a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while used in Measuring
Mode.
The 11.7 eV PID sensor is capable of detecting VOCs that the 10.6 eV low range and high
range PID sensors are not, such as:
• acrylonitrile
• carbon tetrachloride
• chloroform
• methanol
• refrigerants (R-32A, R-143)
See the table below for 11.7 eV PID sensor specifications.
Table 30: 11.7 eV PID Sensor Specifications
Detection Range 0 - 1000 ppm

Reading Increment 0 - 100 ppm: 0.1 ppm
100 - 1000 ppm: 1 ppm
Alarm 1 400 ppm
Factory Setting
Alarm 2 1000 ppm
Factory Setting
STEL Alarm 60.0
TWA Alarm 40.0
11.7 eV PID Lamp Warranty

The PID-004 11.7 eV PID sensor’s lamp (RKI P/N 51-1504) is susceptible to humidity
and its service life is not as long as lamps in other PID sensors sold by RKI Instruments,
Inc. For this reason, the PID-004 11.7 eV sensor’s lamp is warranted for 2 months from
the date of shipment.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix I: 11.7 eV PID Sensor • 239

Description
Instrument
A GX-6000 that contains an 11.7 eV PID sensor is shipped with a black rubber cap
plugging the inlet fitting. This rubber cap helps prolong the life of the 11.7 eV PID sensor
by preventing ambient moisture from entering the flow system. This rubber cap should be
installed back onto the inlet fitting before storing the GX-6000. See pg.242 for complete
storage recommendations.
Sensor
The 11.7 eV PID sensor’s lamp is susceptible to humidity. Pg.242 outlines RKI
Instruments, Inc.’s recommendations for prolonging the life of the sensor’s lamp.
Dehumidifier Filter
Every GX-6000 that contains an 11.7 eV PID sensor is shipped with a calcium chloride
dehumidifier filter. The dehumidifier filter is shipped with clear tubing connecting both
ends together to preserve the life of the filter. Remove the tubing from one end of the filter
and draw through the filter before turning off the GX-6000 in order to purge any moisture
from the flow system.
The filter should be replaced when it appears wet.
240 • Appendix I: 11.7 eV PID Sensor GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

Start Up
The instructions for starting up a GX-6000 with a 11.7 eV PID sensor installed are the
same as described in “Start Up” on page 25 with the following exceptions:
• Remove the black cap from the inlet fitting before turning on the instrument.
• The screens shown in Step 8 appear as shown below.
GAS GAS
SMART 1
CH4
%LEL
O2% Isobutylene
H2Sppm CO
ppm
P 11.7 eV
VOC
ppm
Display Mode
Display Mode for a 11.7 eV PID instrument appears and functions as described in
“Chapter 4: Display Mode” on page 47 with the following exception:
• The PID Gas Name Screen operates as described on pg.48 but appears as shown
below. If there are 2 PID sensors installed in your GX-6000, the PID Gas Name
Screens will appear in Display Mode in the following order regardless of their position
in the flow system: 10.0 eV/benzene, 10.6 eV, 11.7 eV.
DISP
SELECT PID LIST
PID SET TO
Isobutylene
11.7 eV
CHANGE :ENTER
KEEP :DISP
EXIT :RESET

Measuring Mode
The 11.7 eV PID sensor detects VOCs in the 0-1000 ppm range. In the 0-100 ppm range,
the reading increment is 0.1 ppm. In the 100-1000 ppm range, the reading increment is
1 ppm. See pg.33 for a complete description of Measuring Mode.
Turning Off a GX-6000 with an 11.7 eV PID Sensor
Eliminating as much moisture from the flow system as possible before turning off the
GX-6000 will help prolong the life of the 11.7 eV PID sensor’s lamp.
1 . Remove the tubing from one end of the dehumidifier filter. It does not matter which
end you remove. The dehumidifier filter does not have a flow direction. Do not use
the dehumidifier filter if it appears wet.
2 . Connect the tubing to the GX-6000’s inlet.
3. Allow the GX-6000 to draw through the filter for 30 seconds.

5. Remove the tubing from the inlet fitting and immediately plug the inlet fitting with
the black rubber cap.

6. Reconnect the tubing to the open end of the dehumidifier filter to help preserve its
life. If the filter begins to appear wet, it needs to be replaced.
Calibrating the 11.7 eV PID Sensor

See pg.70 for instructions to set the fresh air reading.
Performing an AUTO CAL
See pg.70 for instructions to perform an automatic calibration while keeping the following
in mind:
• If the 11.7 eV PID sensor is one of two PID sensors installed in your instrument, both
channels may appear as “VOC”. The channel that appears first will be based on the
following sensor priority. Be sure to select the correct PID sensor for calibration.
10.0 eV/benzene PID
11.7 eV PID
up.
• When turning off the GX-6000 after performing a calibration, follow the instructions
on pg.242.

Performing a SINGLE CAL
See pg.83 for instructions to perform a single calibration while keeping the following in
mind:
• If the 11.7 eV PID sensor is one of two PID sensors installed in your instrument, both
channels may appear as “VOC”. The channel that appears first will be based on the
following sensor priority. Be sure to select the correct PID sensor for calibration.
10.0 eV/benzene PID
11.7 eV PID
up.
• When turning off the GX-6000 after performing a calibration, follow the instructions
on pg.242.
Maintenance
Replacing the Dehumidifier Filter
RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends replacing the dehumidifier filter when it looks wet.
Replacing a Sensor
See pg.115 for sensor replacement instructions.
Replacing the PID Sensor’s Lamp and Electrode Stack
RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you replace the electrode stack every time you
replace the lamp. However, if you replace only the lamp and notice that the instrument is
operating properly, it is not necessary to change the electrode stack.
See pg.123 and pg.127 for PID sensor maintenance instructions keeping in mind the
following differences in spare parts.
33-0564 PID sensor electrode stack, 11.7 eV sensor

51-1504 PID sensor replacement lamp, 11.7 eV sensor
PID-004 PID sensor, 11.7 eV

Cleaning the 11.7 eV PID Sensor’s Lamp
Since the life of the 11.7 eV lamp is typically only 3 months, cleaning the lamp is not
normally needed. However, if the sensor is exposed to high-molecular-weight VOCs,
silicones, or amines, the lamp should be cleaned.
See pg.119 for instructions to clean the lamp keeping in mind that you are using
anhydrous methanol instead of aluminum oxide.
CAUTION: The aluminum oxide cleaning kit described on pg.119 is only for use with
the 10.0 eV and 10.6 eV PID sensors’ lamps. DO NOT USE THE
ALUMINUM OXIDE CLEANING KIT TO CLEAN THE 11.7 eV PID
SENSOR’S LAMP!
Cleaning Kit
The 11.7 eV PID sensor cannot be cleaned with the same cleaning kit as the 10.0 eV and
10.6 eV PID sensors!
A special cleaning kit for the 11.7 eV PID sensor is not included with the instrument. See
Table 31 on page 246 for the 11.7 eV lamp cleaning kit ordering information.
The 11.7 eV PID sensor lamp cleaning kit includes the following items:
• an electrode stack removal tool
• a small vial of anhydrous methanol (you may purchase your own anhydrous
methanol but do NOT use anything with water in it)
• 10 cotton swabs
• 10 finger cots
When using the anhydrous methanol, try to minimize the vial’s exposure to air by leaving
the cap on as much as possible. Discard the anhydrous methanol 3 months after opening or
after leaving the cap off for an extended period of time.
CAUTION: Using the anhydrous methanol more than 3 months after opening it or after
the cap has been off for an extended period of time may damage the 11.7 eV
lamp.

Parts List for 11.7 eV PID Instruments
Table 31: Spare Parts List for 11.7 eV PID Instruments
07-0220 Rubber cap, black, for dehumidifier filter and GX-6000 inlet fitting
33-0564 PID sensor electrode stack, 11.7 eV sensor
33-2125-01 Dehumidifier filter with tubing
51-1504 PID sensor replacement lamp, 11.7 eV sensor
81-0103RK-03 Calibration cylinder, isobutylene, 100 ppm in air, 103 liter
58-liter aluminum
34-liter aluminum
81-6ABX-DLV Calibration kit: 34 liter five-gas (IBL/CH4/O2/H2S/CO) cylinder, demand
flow regulator, calibration tubing
82-0301 Anhydrous methanol PID lamp cleaning kit, with electrode stack removal
tool, for 11.7 eV sensor’s lamp ONLY
PID-004 PID sensor, 11.7 eV

Appendix J: Creating a PID User List
Overview
This appendix explains how to set up a User List for the GX-6000’s PID sensor(s). This
User List appears in the PID Gas Name Screen in the GX-6000’s Display Mode. The PID
User List is not related to the GX-6000’s User ID list.
Materials
In order to set up the GX-6000’s PID User List, you will need:
• IrDA/USB cable
• GX-6000
• PID Gas List Editor program
• computer with Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10
Procedure
Installing the PID Gas List Editor Program
1. Double click the setup.exe file.
2. Follow the Setup Wizard prompts to install the program.
Connecting a GX-6000
1. Plug your IrDA/USB cable into your computer.
2. Launch the PID Gas List Editor Program (appears as “GX-6000PID” in the program
list).
3. Align the IrDA/USB cable with the GX-6000’s IrDA window (located directly below
the POWER/ENTER button).
4. Press and release the POWER/ENTER button to turn on the GX-6000.
5. When a connection is established, the GX-6000’s LCD will say “PC TRANSMIT”.
The PID Gas List Editor Program does not show any connection indication.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix J: Creating a PID User List • 247

Editing the User List
1. There are separate PID User Lists for each PID sensor type (10.6 eV, 10.0 eV, 11.7
eV). Be sure that the selected sensor type is the type you would like to edit. The
example below shows the 10.6 eV sensor type selected.
2. Select the Show User List box. The complete gas list will display on the left side of
the screen and the PID User List will display on the right side of the screen.
3. To import a previously-saved PID User List:

a. Click Open.
b. Navigate to your saved file, select it, and click Open.
c. The saved files are specific to sensor type. By default, only file types appropriate
for the selected sensor type will display as you navigate to your saved file. Do not
attempt to import a file type that is inappropriate for the selected sensor type.
Sensor Type File Type
10.6 eV .pgl
10.0 eV .pxl
11.7 eV .pul
4. To add a gas to the PID User List:

a. Select the gas in the Complete Gas List.
b. Click Add.
5. To remove a gas from the PID User List:
a. Select the gas in the PID User List.
b. Click Remove.
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6. To reorder the gases in the PID User List:
a. Select a gas in the PID User List.
b. Click Up and Down to move the selected gas up or down. The gas order shown
in the PID User List is how the gases will appear when you access the User List
in the GX-6000’s PID Gas List Screen.
7. If you want to save the PID User List, making it easy to put the load the same PID
User List into multiple instruments, click Save. Each Save operation only saves the
currently displayed list. If you want to create PID User Lists for each sensor type
(10.6 eV, 10.0 eV, or 11.7 eV), each PID User List must be saved separately.
8 . Click Upload to save the PID User List to the GX-6000.
9 . If necessary, repeat Step 3 - Step 8 to edit the PID User Lists for the other PID sensor
types (10.6 eV, 10.0 eV, or 11.7 eV). Each sensor type has its own PID User List.
10 . Click Detector off to turn off the GX-6000.
11 . Click the red X to close the PID Gas List Editor program. A window will pop up
asking if you want to keep the current list.
Clicking Yes makes the currently displayed list the default list. This means when you
reopen the PID Gas List Editor Program, the currently displayed list will appear
instead of the default list that appeared when you opened the program for the first
time.
Clicking No leaves the PID Gas List Editor Program’s default lists alone. When you
reopen the program, you will see the default list and not the currently displayed list.
GX-6000 Operator’s Manual Appendix J: Creating a PID User List • 249

Warranty
RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants the GX-6000 sold by us to be free from defects in
materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of two years from the date of
shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. This includes the instrument and the original
sensors. Replacement parts are warranted for 1 year from the date of their shipment from
RKI Instruments, Inc. except for replacement sensors which are warranted for 2 years.
PID sensors are warranted for 1 year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc.
whether they are new or a replacement part. The 11.7 eV PID sensor’s lamp is warranted
for 2 months from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective
within their warranty period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge.
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:
Absorbent cartridges
Filter elements, disks, or sheets
Pump diaphragms and valves
PID sensor electrode stacks
Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or

repair procedures not in accordance with the instruction manual. This warranty indicates
the full extent of our liability, and we are not responsible for removal or replacement costs,
local repair costs, transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior
approval.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS
OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC. INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC. BE LIABLE
FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND
CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF ITS 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 replacement of parts or our complete
goods.
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Chapter 4: Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chapter 5: Calibration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Chapter 7: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Chapter 8: General Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

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Appendix B: Maintenance Mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Appendix C: Using the GX-6000 in Leak Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Appendix D: Using the GX-6000 in Bar Hole Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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Appendix E: Using the GX-6000 in Inert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Appendix F: ESS-03 Toxic Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Appendix G: IR Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Appendix H: 10.0 eV/Benzene PID Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

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Appendix I: 11.7 eV PID Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Appendix J: Creating a PID User List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

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About the GX-6000

10 • Chapter 1: Introduction GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

NOTE: ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS

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Combustible Oxygen (O2) Hydrogen Carbon VOCs, Isobutylene Calibration

Table 2: GX-6000 Specifications

Sampling Sample Draw

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About this Manual

NOTE: Describes additional or critical information.

CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment.

WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death.

14 • Chapter 1: Introduction GX-6000 Operator’s Manual

Flashlight LED Inlet Filter

Figure 1: Component Location

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DISP/LOCK • activates Display Mode

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

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

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Figure 2: Sample Hose and Probe

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Tubing Stub Tubing Stub

Figure 3: VOC Zero Filter

Figure 4: 1:1 Dilution Fitting

4" for 1-Charger Model

Figure 5: DIN Rail Dimensions

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Figure 6: Installing a Charger on the DIN Rail

Figure 7: Clamp Installation

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