6-step introduction to using a gas detector
Step 1: Check the gas detector
When we use a gas detector to prepare for entering the testing site, we must perform corresponding tests on the gas detector. What needs to be tested is whether the gas detector can work normally, such as whether the sensor is normal, whether the battery is sufficient, and whether various alarm functions are normal. These are all necessary items to be tested. However, many instruments now come with built-in detection functions, and they will self check when turned on, such as BW Solo detector or Mesian detector.
Step 2: Determine the location of the testing site
Before using a gas detector to enter the site, we need to determine the situation. If there is a possibility of gas leakage and the gas we need to detect, we need to take corresponding protective measures in advance based on various gases. If it is a toxic gas, we need to take even more protective measures, such as air respirators, gas masks, etc.
Step 3: Start testing
After entering the testing site, we detect the gases that need to be detected in the environment. We place the portable gas detector probe in the environment to be tested. When there is a gas leak, the concentration displayed value increases. When it exceeds the alarm set value, the alarm indicator light lights up and an alarm sound is emitted. When the probe moves to the leakage source, the concentration display screen of the gas detector increases, record the reading.
Step 4: Testing completed
After completing various environmental tests, we need to transmit the test data for later research and management. Some gas detectors can directly transmit the test data to electronic products such as computers through Bluetooth and wireless transmission. After data transmission, the gas detector can be turned off.
Step 5: Charging
When the gas detector is low on battery, we cannot use it for detection, and the gas detector will emit a low battery alarm signal. We turn off the power and use a charger to charge the battery, which takes about 10-14 hours each time! After charging is complete, it can continue to be used, but some 2-year maintenance free gas detectors such as the Delger PAC6000 gas detector or the Mesian Tianying maintenance free gas detector do not require battery replacement during the 2-year use period.
Step 6: Maintenance and Calibration
After using the gas detector, we should regularly clean and maintain it. After six months or a year of use, we should calibrate the gas detector to ensure that it has no detection errors. Therefore, it is necessary to calibrate the gas detector regularly.
