Built around high-quality micro-sensor technology, the Gas Tracer is RKI’s smallest personal 5 sensor monitor with a built in sample pump.
Weighing only 12.3 ounces, it has many features which set the Gas Tracer apart from the competition. For example, it can monitor the standard gas safety hazards for gas/pipeline operations, (LEL combustibles, Oxygen content, and Carbon Monoxide), and it also has a high-sensitivity ppm CH4 leak tracker mode which reads down to 10 ppm.
It can also measure 100% volume Methane and dynamically display either % LEL, or % volume with its auto-ranging ability.
The Gas Tracer is excellent for gas line purge testing and detection of small gas leaks.
Features
- Monitors ppm, LEL, and % volume methane, O2 and CO
- PPM leak detector, detects down to 10 ppm CH4
- “Leak tracker” audible/visual alarm mode for CH4 and CO
- 0 to 100% volume Methane option
- Auto-ranging display of % LEL and % volume
- Barhole test mode
- Bump test reminder option
- Snap-logging - on demand data recording
- Pump pause on demand extends battery life
- Status indicators:
- Pump active
- Microprocessor status
- Battery level
- Internal sample drawing pump with up to 50 foot range
- Vibration, visual, and audible alarms
- Automatic backlight during alarms
- Calibration reminder with lock out option
- Lithium ion or alkaline power battery packs (interchangeable)
- Quick charge
- Glove friendly large buttons
- Alarm latching or non-latching
- High impact protective rubber overmoldin
- Up to 600 hours of datalogging with alarm trends
- Autocalibration or single calibration
- TWA and STEL readings with lunch-break mode
- Intrinsically safe, ATEX/IECEx/CE or c CSA us (Optional)
- High dust and water resistance design
- 2 year warranty
The Gas Tracer’s large LCD display shows all gas readings, battery level, current time, and will automatically backlight in alarm conditions. Other standard mode alarm types include vibration, visual, and audible alarms that can be set to latching or non-latching. Controlled by a microprocessor, the Gas Tracer continuously checks itself for sensor connections, low battery, circuit trouble, low flow, and calibration errors. The Gas Tracer can operate on either a Li-Ion battery pack or an alkaline battery pack. The batteries are simple to replace requiring no tools to access the removable battery compartment or pack. Calibration and bump test intervals and reminders are user adjustable and can be set to either go into alarm or to lock the user out of normal measurement mode once a calibration period has expired. Calibrations can be performed automatically or individually in single calibration mode. The Gas Tracer is also compatible with the economical SDM-2012 single channel calibration station.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
| Gas Detected |
Combustible Gases
(Methane as standard)
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% Volume
Methane
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PPM
Methane
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Oxygen (O2)
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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
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| Detection Principle |
Catalytic combustion
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Thermal conductivity
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MOS
catalytic
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Galvanic cell
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Electro- chemical cell
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| Detection Range |
0 ~ 100% LEL
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0 ~ 100% Vol.
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0 ~ 5000 ppm
optional 10,000 ppm range version available
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0 ~ 40% Vol.
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0 ~ 500 ppm
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Accuracy Statement
(whichever is greater) |
± 5% of reading or
± 2% LEL
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± 5% of reading or ± 2% of full scale
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± 10% of reading or ± 50 ppm CH4
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± 0.5% O2
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± 5% of reading or ± 5 ppm CO
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| Sampling Method |
Internal sample pump, flow rate nominal 0.5 LPM, includes hydrophobic filter |
| Display |
Digital LCD with 7 segments, auto backlight during alarm |
Preset Alarms
(User Adjustable) |
1st alarm 10% LEL
2nd alarm 50% LEL
Over alarm 100% LEL |
No alarms for
% Vol. CH4 |
Increasing tone/light pulse as concentration increases |
Low alarm 19.5% High alarm 23.5% Over alarm 40.0% |
1st 25 ppm
2nd 50 ppm
TWA 25 ppm
STEL 200 ppm
Over 500 ppm |
| Alarms Types |
Leak Tracker Mode: Escalating audible/visual alarm, changes with gas level (audible can be turned off)
Gas alarms: 1st and 2nd, STEL, TWA (user adjustable) and OVER
Trouble alarms: Sensor connection, low battery, low flow, circuit trouble and calibration error |
| Alarm Methods |
Gas alarms: Flashing lights, two tone buzzer, and vibration
Trouble alarms: Flashing lights, trouble displayed, intermittent buzzer, and vibration |
| Operating Temp. & Humidity |
-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
0 to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Response Time |
Within 30 seconds (T90) |
| Continuous Operation |
Alkaline battery: 15 hours Li-Ion battery: 10 hours
70°F (21°C) |
| Power Source |
Li-Ion battery pack, or 3 “AA” Alkaline battery pack; interchangeable |
| Safety Rating |
ATEX, TIIS, IECEx, CE, or optionally: c CSA us classified, as intrinsically safe. Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D
Note: Either ATEX (USA and worldwide) or CSA (Canada) version must be specified when ordering. |
| Dimension & Weight |
Approx. 143 (H) x 71 (W) x 43 (D) mm (5.6” H x 2.8” W x 1.6” D), approx. 350 g (12.3 ounces) |
| Case Material |
High dust & water resistant design. RFI shielded high impact plastic with protective rubber overmolding |
| Controls |
Five buttons: POWER / ENTER, DISPLAY, AIR, RESET, SHIFT |
| Standard Accessories |
• Belt clip • Rubber nozzle, 2.5” • Datalogging software
• 10” Probe • Manual • Quick reference card
• 10’ Hose • Training CD |
| Optional Accessories |
• SDM-2012 calibration stations • Calibration kit
• Li-Ion battery pack • AC or DC Charger
• Sample draw hoses (10’ standard, up to 50’ max. available) • Carrying case |
| Configurations |
1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 sensor units
Li-Ion or alkaline battery pack options |
| Warranty |
Two years material and workmanship |
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