RKI GD 70D Manual

Gas Detector Head
GD-70D Series
Operating Manual
Part Number: 71-0446

Revision: P1
Released: 7/11/19
Request for the Customers

• Read and understand this operating manual before using the detector.
• You must operate the detector in accordance with the operating manual.
• Regardless of warranty period, we shall not make any compensation for accidents and damage
caused by using this product.
The compensation shall be made only under the warranty policy of products or parts
replacement.
• Because this is a safety device, daily and biannual maintenance must be performed.
• If you find abnormalities in the detector, please contact our local representative immediately.
<Contents>
Request for the Customers ..................................................................................... 1
1 Outline of the Product .................................................................................................... 4
1-1 Preface ............................................................................................................. 4
1-2 Product Purpose ............................................................................................... 4
1-3 Definition of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE .............................. 5
1-4 Method of confirmation for CE marking type .................................................... 5
2 Important Notices on Safety .......................................................................................... 6
2-1 Danger Statements ........................................................................................... 6
2-2 Warning Statements ......................................................................................... 6
2-3 Caution Statements .......................................................................................... 7
3 Product Components ..................................................................................................... 8
3-1 Main Unit and Standard Accessories................................................................ 8
3-2 Outline Drawing ................................................................................................ 9
3-3 Names and Functions for Each Part................................................................. 10
3-4 Operation Diagrams ......................................................................................... 14
4 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 16
4-1 Requirements ................................................................................................... 16
4-2 Precautions for Installation Sites ...................................................................... 16
4-3 Precautions for System Designing ................................................................... 18
4-4 Proper use of alarm contact ............................................................................. 19
4-5 Installing the Detector ....................................................................................... 20
4-6 Wiring the Detector ........................................................................................... 22
4-7 Making Tubing Connections ............................................................................. 34
4-8 Disposal ............................................................................................................ 35
5 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 36
5-1 Preparation for Start-up .................................................................................... 36
5-2 Starting Up the Detector ................................................................................... 36
5-3 Turning Off the Detector ................................................................................... 38
5-4 Basic Operation ................................................................................................ 38
5-5 Modes ............................................................................................................. 39
6 Detection Mode.............................................................................................................. 41
6-1 Gas Alarm Activation ........................................................................................ 41
6-2 Fault Alarm Activation ....................................................................................... 47
6-3 External Output Operation ................................................................................ 47
6-4 Other Functions ................................................................................................ 50
6-5 About LONWORKS (LN specification) ............................................................. 53
7 Alarm Test Mode ............................................................................................................ 57
7-1 Alarm Test Mode ............................................................................................... 57
8 User Mode ..................................................................................................................... 59
8-1 User Mode ........................................................................................................ 59
9 Maintenance Mode ........................................................................................................ 65
9-1 Environmental Setting 1 "2-9" ........................................................................... 70
9-2 Alarm Value Setting "2-9" - "SET 1".................................................................. 71
9-3 Fault Alarm Test "2-9" - "SET 4" ....................................................................... 73
9-4 Environmental Setting 2 "2-10" ......................................................................... 74
9-5 Date/Time Setting "2-10" - "SET 1" .................................................................. 79
9-6 Energized/De-Energized Contact Setting "2-10" - "SET 6" .............................. 81
9-7 ETHERNET Setting "2-10" - "SET 18" ............................................................. 83
10 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 86
10-1 Maintenance Intervals and Items ........................................................ 86
10-2 Calibration Overview ........................................................................... 86
10-3 Calibrating with the Target Gas ........................................................... 90
10-4 Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) ................... 93
10-5 Calibrating with a Gas Bag (Calibrating with HCl) ............................... 99
10-6 Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) ...................................... 103
10-7 Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit ................................................................. 107
10-8 Flow Rate Adjustments ........................................................................ 110
10-9 Replacing Parts ................................................................................... 112
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10-10 Storing the GD-70D ............................................................................. 115
11 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 116
12 Product Specifications ................................................................................................... 119
12-1 Common Specifications ....................................................................... 119
12-2 Specifications for Each Model ............................................................. 119
12-3 Specifications for Each Sensor Type ................................................... 120
12-4 Full Scale and Alarm Points ................................................................. 123
13 Calibration Parts List...................................................................................................... 126
14 Replacement Parts List ................................................................................................. 129
Warranty Policy ....................................................................................................... 142
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Outline of the Product
1-1 Preface
Thank you for choosing our GD-70D Series gas detector head. Please verify that the model number of the
product you purchased is included in the specifications on this manual.
This manual explains how to use the detector and its specifications. It contains information required for
using the detector properly. All users must read and understand the operating manual before using the
detector.
1-2 Product Purpose

• This is a fixed type gas detector head which detects gas leaks in semiconductor factories, etc.
• The gas detector is a safety device, not an analyzer or densitometer which performs quantitative/qualitative
analysis/measurement for gases. You must understand the features of the detector before using it, so that
you can use it properly.
• The detector detects abnormalities in the air caused by the presence of gas (or oxygen deficiency) with the
built-in gas sensor unit. The concentrations of detected gases are shown on the LCD.
• The built-in pump in the detector draws gas to perform gas detection.
• The detector has two-step gas alarm contact and fault alarm contact.
• The detector outputs the gas concentration in 4 - 20 mA or digital data.
• The communication method for each specification is as follows.
GD-70D 4 - 20 mA specification Analog transmission

GD-70D-NT NT specification 2-wire type DC power-line communication
GD-70D-EA EA specification Ethernet and analog transmission (4 - 20 mA)
GD-70D-LN LN specification LONWORKS
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1-3 Definition of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTE
This message indicates that improper handling may cause serious damage
DANGER on life, health or assets.
This message indicates that improper handling may cause serious damage
WARNING on health or assets.
This message indicates that improper handling may cause minor damage on
CAUTION health or assets.
NOTE This message indicates advice on handling.
1-4 Method of confirmation for CE marking type
The CE marking is labeled on the detector in case of comply with CE marking. Please confirm the
instrument specification before using. Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity that is at the end of this
manual if you have CE marking type.
You can confirm instrument specification to see the CE marking as follows.
CE Marking
CE marking label (Back of front cover)
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Important Notices on Safety
2-1 Danger Statements
DANGER
This is not an explosion-proof device. You must not use it to detect gases exceeding the lower limit of explosion.
2-2 Warning Statements
WARNING
Power Supply
Before turning on the detector, always check whether the voltage is properly applied. Do not use an unstable
power supply because it may cause malfunctions.
Need of grounding circuit

Do not cut the grounding circuit or disconnect the wire from the grounding terminal.
Defects in protective functions

Before starting the detector, check the protective functions for defects. When defects are found in the protective
functions, such as protective grounding, do not start the detector.
External connection
Before connecting the detector to external equipment or an external control circuit, securely connect it to a
protective grounding circuit.
Tubing
The detector is designed to draw gases around it under normal atmospheric pressure. If excessive pressure is
applied to the sampling inlet and outlet (GAS IN, GAS OUT) of the detector, detected gases may leak from the
flow system and pose dangers. Be sure that excessive pressure is not applied to the detector when it is used.
Detected gases must be exhausted from the outlet (GAS OUT) on the bottom of the detector to a safe place
using an exhaust tube.
Handling the sensor unit

Do not disassemble the electrochemical type sensor unit (ESU) or galvanic cell type sensor unit (OSU) because
they contain electrolyte. Electrolyte may cause severe skin burns if it contacts skin and may cause blindness if it
contacts eyes. It may discolor or damage clothing. If contact occurs, rinse the area immediately with a large
quantity of water.
Zero adjustment (AIR Adjustment) in the atmosphere

When zero adjustment (AIR Adjustment for oxygen deficiency alarm) is performed in the atmosphere, check the
atmosphere for freshness before beginning the adjustment. If other gases exist, the adjustment cannot be
performed properly and the detector will not properly detect gas.
Operation in a gas
Do not operate the detector in a place where flammable/explosive gases or vapors are present. Operating the
detector in such an environment will lead to extreme dangers.
Response to a gas alarm

Issuance of a gas alarm indicates that there are extreme dangers. Take proper actions based on your judgment.
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Definition of Terms
2-3 Caution Statements
CAUTION
Do not use a transceiver (walkie-talkie) near the detector.
Radio waves from a transceiver near the detector or its cables may disrupt detector operation. When using a
transceiver, it must be used in a place where it disturbs nothing.
Do not turn the detector on less than 5 seconds after it was turned off.
Restarting the detector less than five seconds after turning it off may cause errors.
Verify that the reading on the flow rate indicator corresponds to the specified flow rate before using the
detector.
If it does not correspond to the specified flow rate, gas detection cannot be performed properly. Be sure the flow
rate is stable.
Attach the dust filter before using the detector.

Before using the detector, attach the specified filter to prevent disturbances by possible gas absorption or air
dust.
The dust filter used depends on the gas being detected. For more information on dust filters, please contact RKI.
Observe the operating restrictions to prevent condensation inside the tube.

Condensation formed inside the tube causes clogging or gas absorption, which disturbs accurate gas detection.
Thus, condensation must be avoided. In addition to the installation environment, carefully monitor the
temperature/humidity of the sampled area to prevent condensation inside the tube. In particular, when detecting
a corrosive, water-soluble gas, such as a strong acid gas, the gas is undetectable and furthermore may corrode
internal parts. Please observe the operating restrictions.
Do not use the external output of the detector to control other devices.
This is not a control device. You are not allowed to use its external output to control other devices.
Do not disassemble/modify the detector, or change the settings unless necessary.

Disassembling/modifying the detector will invalidate the guarantee of the performance. Changing the settings
without understanding the specifications may cause alarm malfunctions. Please use the detector properly in
accordance with the operating manual.
Do not forget to perform regular maintenance.

Since this is a safety device, regular maintenance must be performed to ensure its safety. Continuing to use the
detector without performing maintenance will compromise the sensitivity of the sensor, thus resulting in
inaccurate gas detection.
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Product Components
3-1 Main Unit and Standard Accessories
<Main Unit>
<Standard Accessories>
• Operating manual
• Protective rubber cap (to be removed when using the
detector)
• Dedicated handling lever (for wiring)
• Dust filter
• Interference gas removal filter
(to be supplied with sensor units for certain gases)
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<Pyrolyzer Unit (PLU-70)(Option)>
Pyrolyzer Unit
* This is needed in “pyrolyzer + electrochemical type (ESU)” and “pyrolyzer + pyrolysis-particle type
(SSU)”.
For more information on the pyrolyzer unit (PLU-70), see the separate operating manual.
3-2 Outline Drawing
M5 mounting hole
Display
Operating switch
Sensor unit display
GAS OUT
GAS IN
Protective cover for power switch
Screw for grounding earth rod
External wire hole
Power switch
Connector for PLU
Connector for PoE (Unit: mm)
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3-3 Names and Functions for Each Part
The detector consists of the following units.
Pump unit
Wall-mounted unit
Main unit
Sensor unit
CAUTION
Each unit consists of precision parts. When a unit is detached, be careful not to drop it. Dropping
the unit compromises its original performance or causes malfunctions.
<Front Panel and Character LCD>

First alarm lamp Second alarm lamp
 MODE key
 TEST/SET key
Power lamp Fault lamp
 ▲key
⑳Pyrolyzer unit
 ▼key
connection indicator
⑭Concentration
bar indicator
⑮Alarm setpoint
indicator
⑫Concentration
value display
⑬Unit display
⑰Communication
indicator
⑪Gas name display

⑯Flow rate
indicator ⑱Maintenance
indicator
⑲Inhibit indicator
Sensor unit nameplate display window
Lock lever
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① MODE key Used to enter User and Maintenance Mode.
It is also used to cancel or skip in a specific mode.
② TEST/SET key Used to enter the test mode.
It is used for confirmation in a specific mode.
③ ▲ key Used to change screens or change a value (UP).
④ ▼ key Used to change screens or change a value (DOWN).
⑤ Lock lever Lever to lock the main unit. Push it to attach or detach the main unit.
⑥ Sensor unit nameplate Window to view information on the currently installed sensor.
display window
⑦ Power lamp (POWER) Power lamp. Turns green when the power is on.
⑧ First alarm lamp First alarm lamp. Turns red when the first alarm is reached.
(ALM1)
⑨ Second alarm lamp Second alarm lamp. Turns red when the second alarm is reached.
(ALM2)
⑩ Fault lamp (FAULT) Fault lamp. Turns yellow when an abnormality is detected in the detector.
⑪ Gas name display Displays the gas name in chemical formula (e.g. Silane = SIH4).
⑫ Concentration value Displays the gas concentration.
display
⑬ Unit display Displays the unit according to the specification (ppm, ppb, vol%, %, %LEL).
⑭ Concentration bar The detectable range (full scale = FS) is divided into 20 segments. The
indicator increase in concentration is displayed in proportion to the full scale.
⑮ Alarm setpoint The alarm setpoints (AL1 and AL2) are indicated on the concentration bar.
indicator
⑯ Flow rate indicator Displays the flow rate. When the line is in the middle of the indicator, the
flow rate is normal (0.5 L/min).
⑰ Communication For GD-70D-NT, this indicator is displayed while transmitting data with the
indicator upper unit (TX, RX).
⑱ Maintenance indicator Displayed while in Maintenance Mode. When this indicator is displayed, the
alarm contact is disconnected and there are no alarms.
⑲ Inhibit indicator Displayed when the inhibition (point skip) is set.
⑳ Pyrolyzer unit Displayed when the dedicated pyrolyzer unit (PLU-70) is connected.
connection indicator
<Main Unit>
The main unit of the GD-70D houses the sensor unit, pump unit,
and circuitry for the detector. The main unit installs to the
mounting plate’s terminal plate.
<Pump Unit>
The pump unit gets installed in the main unit. It draws sample into the detector at 0.5 L/min.
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<Mounting Plate>
The mounting plate gets installed to the installation site. The main unit connects to the mounting plate
using the 10-point terminal plate.
Mounting hole
10-point terminal plate: Connections for power supply,

signal cables and other external wires.
Locking lever: Locks the main unit to the mounting plate.
<Sensor Unit>
A sensor unit installed in the detector is the same regardless of
the detection principle which means sensor units are
interchangeable. Each sensor unit has a different color that
corresponds to the detection principle as shown below. Handling
of the sensor unit depends on the detection principle.
CAUTION
• The sensor unit must be handled carefully to ensure quality. When the sensor unit is stored, a
dedicated warehouse and power equipment for the sensor unit are needed. In principal, the sensor
unit must not be detached from the detector when it is handled or stored.
• Be sure that the sensor unit is installed properly.
If a sensor unit is of different specification or principle than the one shipped from the manufacturer, a
message will be displayed on the detector LCD (C-02).
If this message is displayed, make sure you are using the correct sensor unit.
• After the sensor unit is replaced, always perform a gas calibration (zero adjustment and span
adjustment).
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Electrochemical • Do not disassemble the sensor unit because it contains electrolyte. If contact
type (ESU) occurs, rinse the area immediately with a large quantity of water.
• The sensor unit identifies the storage direction. Put the sensor unit in the
dedicated case while handling it. Do not place it on its side or upside-down.
• When a new sensor unit is installed, it must be warmed up.
Although warm-up time is different depending on the type of the installed
sensor, it is recommended that warm-up should be performed for three hours or
more. Please contact RKI for more information.
• The sensor unit must be stored in a clean, cool and
dark place away from direct sunlight. Some types of
the sensor units cannot be stored together with other
units. Please contact RKI for more information. Dedicated case
Pyrolysis-particle • Although the sensor unit contains radioactive materials, it is certified as a

type (SSU) specified designing certification device, which is regarded as a device
having no influences on health. Observe the "Safety Manual" which
stipulates conditions for the certification. To dispose of the sensor unit, you
must return it to us. You do not need to take any additional actions.
• The sensor unit contains a small amount of radioactive materials. Do not
disassemble it, or dispose of it like other wastes.
• The sensor unit must be put into the dedicated case specified by us, and
stored away from direct sunlight in a clean place
where the temperature and humidity are maintained
at a normal level and where appropriate measures
are taken to prevent the sensor from being taken out
easily.
• When the sensor unit is transported out of your Dedicated case
factory, please use a transportation company which
can handle specified designing certification devices
(L-type packages).
• For more information, see the "Safety Manual".
Semiconductor • Before using the sensor unit, it needs to be warmed up for a specified time.
type (SGU) The sensor unit is warmed up sufficiently in our factory before it is delivered to
you. Therefore, after you receive the sensor unit, please use it as soon as
possible so that unpowered time is minimized.
• The warm-up time before using the sensor unit is related to how long the
sensor unit was unpowered.
Unpowered time Suggested warm-up time

SGU-8541 (H2) SGU (Others)
10 minutes or less 10 minutes or more 2 hours or more
1 hour or less 30 minutes or more 2 hours or more
24 hours or less 1 hour or more 4 hours or more
72 hours or less 4 hours or more 24 hours or more
10 days or less 2 days or more 2 days or more
Less than 1 month 7 days or more 7 days or more
Less than 3 months 14 days or more 14 days or more
3 months or more 1 month or more 1 month or more
• To store the sensor unit in an unpowered state, it must be stored under

normal temperature/humidity in a clean place away from direct sunlight.
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Galvanic cell type • Do not disassemble the sensor unit because it contains electrolyte. If contact
(OSU) occurs, rinse the area immediately with a large quantity of water.
• The sensor unit must be stored under normal temperature/humidity in a clean
place away from direct sunlight.
3-4 Operation Diagrams

<Electric Diagram>
Sensor unit
Amplifier
Controller
Power supply part (CPU)
POWER INPUT (24

VDC)
Display
Alarm contact controller (POWER) (ALM1) (ALM2)
(FAULT)
Gas alarm contact Controller
(ALM1, ALM2) (CPU)
Fault alarm contact LCD
(FAULT)
* Standard setting of Operating unit
contact activation (MODE) (▲) (▼) (TEST/SET)
De-energized
(De-energized at a
normal state)
ON-ALARM
(Closed contact at
an alarm state) Pump
Pump
control
circuit Flow
sensor
Transmitter
(4 - 20 mA/NT/
EA specification)
4 - 20 mA specification:
4 - 20 mA DC transmission
NT specification: Digital
data transmission
EA specification: Ethernet
and 4-20 mA DC
transmission
LN specification: confirm to
LONWORKS
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<Tubing Diagram>
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Installation
4-1 Requirements
All users must follow the operating precautions. Ignoring the precautions may damage the detector,
resulting in inaccurate gas detection.
CAUTION
• After you receive the detector, start using the detector within the specified operation start limit of the
sensor unit.
4-2 Precautions for installation sites
CAUTION
• This is a precision instrument. Because the detector may not provide the specified performance in
some places (environments), check the environment in the installation site, and then take
appropriate actions if necessary.
• Because the detector plays an important role for safety and disaster prevention, you must install as
many units of the detector as needed in appropriate points.
• Because gases may leak or collect in different areas depending on the types of gases and the
working areas, carefully consider how many units to install and where to install them.
Do not install the detector in a place with

vibrations or shocks.
The detector contains sensitive electronic parts. The detector
must be installed in a stable place without vibrations or shocks
and where it will not fall.
Do not install the detector in a place exposed to

water, oil or chemicals.
Avoid installation locations where the detector is exposed to
water, oil or chemicals.
Do not install the detector in a place where the

temperature drops below 0ºC or rises over 40ºC.
The operating temperatures of the detector are 0 - 40ºC. The
detector must be installed in a stable place where the operating
temperatures are maintained and do not change suddenly.
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Do not install the detector in a place exposed to direct
sunlight or sudden changes in the temperature.
Avoid installation locations where the detector is exposed to
direct sunlight or radiant heat (infrared rays emitted from a high-
temperature object), and where the temperature changes
suddenly. Condensation may form inside the detector, or the
detector cannot adjust to sudden changes in the temperature.
Keep the detector (and its cables) away from

noise source devices.
Avoid installation locations where high-frequency/high-voltage
exist.
Do not install the detector in a place where maintenance of the detector cannot be
performed or where handling the detector involves dangers.
Regular maintenance of the detector must be performed.
Do not install the detector in a place where the equipment must be stopped when maintenance is
performed, where parts of the equipment must be removed to perform maintenance, or where the detector
cannot be removed because tubes or racks prevent access to it. Do not install the detector in a place
where maintenance involves dangers, for example, near a high-voltage cable.
Do not install the detector in equipment which is not properly grounded.

Before installing the detector in equipment, the equipment must be grounded properly.
Do not install the detector in a place where other gases exist around it.
The detector must not be installed in a place where other gases exist around it.
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4-3 Precautions for System Designing
CAUTION
• An unstable power supply and noise may cause malfunctions or false alarms.
Using a stable power supply

The external output and alarm contact of the detector may be activated when the power is turned on, when
momentary blackout occurs, or when the system is being stabilized. In such cases, use a safety power
supply, or take appropriate actions on the receiving side.
The detector must be provided with the following power supply.
Power supply voltage 24 VDC ±10% (the terminal voltage of the detector) or PoE connection (GD-70D-
EA)
Allowed time of Up to 10 milliseconds (To Example of actions
momentary blackout recover from a momentary To ensure continuous operation and activation, install
blackout longer than 10 a protective power supply outside the detector.
milliseconds, restart the
detector.)
Others Do not use it with a power Example of actions
supply that has a large Use a line filter to avoid the noise source if
power load or high- necessary.
frequency noise.
Heat radiation designing

When it is installed in the closed instrumentation board, attach ventilation fans above and below the board.
Protecting against lightning

If cables are installed outside the factory/plant, or if internal cables are installed in the same duct as the
cables coming from outside the factory/plant, lightning will cause problems. Because lightning acts as a
large emission source while cables act as a receiving antenna, devices connected to the cables may be
damaged.
Lightning cannot be prevented. Cables installed in a metal conduit or under the ground cannot be
completely protected from a power surge caused by lightning. Although complete elimination of disasters
caused by lightning is impossible, the following protective measures can be taken.
Protection against Take appropriate measures in accordance with the importance of the facilities
lightning and the environment.
• Connect the transmission signal route by using optical fiber.
• Provide protection by a lightning arrester (cable safety retainer).
(Although inductive lightning surge can be transmitted through the cable, it
is prevented by installing a lightning arrester before the field devices and
central processing equipment. For information on how to use a lightning
arrester, please contact the manufacturer.)
Grounding In addition to lightning, there are more sources of surge noise. To protect
devices from these noise sources, the devices must be grounded.
* The lightning arrester has a circuit to remove a surge voltage which damages field devices, so that
signals may be attenuated. Before installing a lightning arrester, verify that it works properly.
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4-4 Proper use of alarm contact
The alarm contact of the detector is used to transmit signals to activate an external buzzer, alarm lamp or
rotating lamp. Do not use the detector for controlling purpose (e.g., controlling the shutdown valve).
CAUTION
• The b contact (break contact) under de-energized state may be opened momentarily by a physical
shock, such as external force.
• When the b contact is selected for the alarm contact, take appropriate actions to prepare for a
momentary activation by adding signal delay functionality (approximately one second) to the
receiving side of the b contact.
The specifications for the alarm contact of the detector are based on the resistive load conditions. If
inductive load is used at the alarm contact, the following errors will occur easily because counter
electromotive force is generated at the contact.
• Deposition, defective insulation or defective contact at the relay contact
• Damage of any electric parts due to high-voltage generated inside the detector
• Abnormal operations by an out-of-control CPU
CAUTION
• In principal, do not activate inductive load at the alarm contact of the detector. (In particular, never
use the inductive load to activate a fluorescent lamp or motor.)
• If inductive load is activated, relay it with an external relay (contact amplification). However, because
the coil of an external relay also involves inductive load, select a relay at a lower voltage (100 VAC or
below), and then protect the contact of the detector with an appropriate surge absorbing part, such
as a CR circuit.
If load is to be activated, appropriate measures must be taken to stabilize the operation of the detector and
protect the alarm contact referring to the following information.
• Relay it with an external relay at 100 VAC or lower (contact amplification). At the same time, the surge
absorbing part, SK1, suitable for the specifications must be attached to the external relay.
• In addition, the surge absorbing part, SK2, must be attached to the loaded side of the external relay if
necessary.
• It may be recommended that the surge absorbing part be attached to the contact for certain load
conditions. It must be attached to an appropriate position by checking how the load is activated.
Coil
Load
GD-70D SK1 SK2

Alarm
Contact
Power Power
supply supply
External relay
(low voltage relay)
* SK1, SK2: Surge absorbing parts
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4-5 Installing the Detector
NOTE
To use the pyrolyzer unit (PLU-70), also refer to the individual operating manual.
CAUTION
• Before installing the detector, remove the protective rubber caps from the GAS IN and GAS OUT
fittings. If the detector is turned on while the rubber caps are still in place, the pump and sensor may
be damaged. Do not forget to remove the caps.
<Detector Dimensions and Maintenance Space>
Leave space for the crosshatched area when installing the detector.
The crosshatched space represents necessary maintenance space.
(90) (300)
(300)
When installing using 2 screws When installing using 3 screws

(Unit: mm)
Maintenance space Maintenance space Maintenance space Maintenance space Maintenance space Maintenance space
CAUTION
• Multiple detectors installed in the same location must be installed at least 5 mm apart. It is
recommended that they be 10mm apart.
• When you install more than one detector in the same location, install them in a rack or on a wall that
is not affected by vibrations.
When the detectors are installed side-by-side, if the rack or wall in which the detectors are installed
does not have enough strength, vibrations from the pumps inside the detectors can cause
resonance between them. In this case, take preventive actions like reinforcing the rack or wall.
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CAUTION
• The detector must be installed in the correct orientation to ensure its performance. Install the
detector as shown on the following example. (* The detector must also remain in this orientation
during transportation.)
<Correct Installation Orientation>
Wall
Ceiling Wall
Floor
<Installing the Mounting Plate>
1. Make sure power to the detector is turned off.

2. While pushing the blue lever toward the mounting plate,
push the main unit up.
3. If you cannot move the main unit, insert a larger flathead
screwdriver into the mounting plate while pushing the lever
as shown to the right. Do not rotate or move the flathead
screwdriver. Simply insert it into the mounting plate.
4. Remove the silver mounting plate from the back of the GD-70D.
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5. Attach the mounting plate to the installation surface using two or three M5 screws.
Recommended mounting screw (M5)

Length of 8 mm or more
Flat washer of φ10 mm or less (small round)
6. Leave the main unit detached from the mounting plate and continue to the wiring section.
4-6 Wiring the Detector
NOTE
To use the pyrolyzer unit (PLU-70), also refer to the separate operating manual.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the internal electronic circuit when wiring. In addition, be careful to provide
appropriate strain relief when using cables for wiring.
• The power cables and signal cables must not be installed together with the motor power cables, etc.
When these cables must be installed together for unavoidable reasons, put the power cables and
signal cables in a metal conduit. The conduit must be connected to a grounding circuit.
• When stranded wires are used, prevent wires from contacting each other.
<Recommended Cable>
For 3-wire type (common cable for Shielded cable of CVVS, etc. (1.25 mm2) - 3-core
power and signal) (4 - 20 mA/EA
specification)
For 2-wire type (power and signal Power: Cable of CVV, etc. (1.25 mm2) - 2-core
cables separated) (4 - 20 mA/EA Signal: Shielded cable of CVVS, etc. (1.25 mm2) - 2-core
specification)
For 2-wire type DC power-line Shielded twisted-pair cable of KPEV-S, etc. (1.25 mm2) -
communication system (NT 1P
specification)
For Ethernet (EA) Power: Cable of CVV, etc. (1.25 mm2) - 2-core
Signal: Ethernet cable (category 5 or higher)
For PoE (EA) Ethernet cable (category 5 or higher)
For LONWORKS output cable Shielded twisted pair cable of KPEV-S, etc. (1.25 mm2) ・
1P
For contact Cable of CVV, etc. (1.25mm2) - max. 6-core
GD-70D - 22 -
<Terminal Plate Specifications> Top handling slot Conductive
part
Specifications of terminal plate
• Rated voltage: 250 VDC
• Rated current: 16 A
Cage
clamp/spring
Wiring hole
Driver slot
Connection conditions
• Cable: 0.08 - 2.5mm2
• Bare wire length: 8 - 9 mm
• Connecting tool: Dedicated handling lever (accessory)
Dedicated
handling lever
CAUTION
• The specified bare wire length must be observed when the wire insulation is peeled off.
• Be careful not to separate the wire strands.
Compatible bar terminal

For a bar terminal, the following items are available.
• Bar terminal (ferrule): Model 216 Series (manufactured by WAGO)
• Crimping tool: Model VarioCrimp 4 (206-204) (manufactured by WAGO)
CAUTION
• A bar terminal of the specified model must be used. Using other bar terminals invalidates the
guarantee of the performance.
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<Wiring to the Terminal Plate>
● 4 - 20 mA/NT/EA Specification
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
+ － + －
24 VDC 4 - 20 mA ALM1 ALM2 FAULT
contact contact contact
●LN Specification
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
+ － + －
24 VDC LONWORKS ALM1 ALM2 FAULT
output contact contact contact
NOTE
For a 3-wire type 4 - 20 mA, terminal 2 is used as common for the power supply and the 4-20 mA output.
Therefore, wiring should be connected to terminals 1, 2, and 3 only. Terminal 4 can be left open.
For the NT specification, terminals 3 and 4 are not used.
For the EA specification with PoE connection, terminals 1 and 2 are disabled.
CAUTION
• The right tools must be used.
• Only one wire can be connected to each wiring hole.
• Do not connect a wire anywhere other than a wiring hole.
1. Make sure power to the detector is turned off.

2. While pushing the blue lever toward the mounting plate,
push the main unit up.
3. If you cannot move the main unit, insert a larger flathead
screwdriver into the mounting plate while pushing the lever
as shown to the right. Do not rotate or move the flathead
screwdriver. Simply insert it into the mounting plate.
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4. Use the handling lever included with the GD-70D or a Push the dedicated
flathead screwdriver to make wiring connections. handling lever to
open the terminals.
5. Route the wires through the wiring opening in the bottom of
Insert 1 wire per
the mounting plate. terminal.
6. Insert the handling lever into the driver slot associated with
the terminal you are wiring.
7. Push the lever toward the terminal plate so the protrusion on
the lever goes into the top handling slot and opens the
wiring hole. If you are not using the handling lever, push
down into the top handling slot with a flathead screwdriver.
8. Hold the lever down while you insert a wire into the wiring
hole.
9. Release the lever. Gently pull on the inserted wire to make
sure it is connected.
10. Repeat for all other wiring connections.
Push the lever with your While holding down the lever, insert the
finger to lower the spring wire into the (round) wiring hole until it
in its inside. reaches the deepest point. Once the
lever is released, the wire is secured.
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Generic Controller Wiring
GD-70D Terminal Plate
DC24V 4-20mA ALM1 ALM2 FAULT

+ - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Device
Power
Controller or Recording
Device Fault Alarm
Device
- (DCGround) Device
Power
+ 24 VDC
Alarm 2
4 - 20 mA In (FB) Device
Device
Power
Cable Shield
Alarm 1
Device
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PLC or DCS Wiring

+ - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Power Supply
+ 24 VDC Device
Power
- 24 VDC
Fault Alarm
Device
Cable Shield
Device
PLC or DCS Power
Alarm 2
+ Device
- Device
Power
Cable Shield
Alarm 1
Device
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RM-5003 Wiring

+ - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Device
Power
RM-5003 Fault Alarm

Device
11
Device
12 Power
13
14 Alarm 2
Device
Device
Cable Shield Power
Alarm 1
Device
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Ethernet Wiring

+ - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
RJ45
Connector
Power Supply
+ 24 VDC Device
Power
- 24 VDC
Fault Alarm
Device
Cable Shield
Device
Power
Alarm 2
PC or Switching Device
PLC Hub
Device
Power
Alarm 1
Device
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PoE Wiring

+ - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
RJ45
Connector
Device
Power
Fault Alarm
Device
Device
Power
Alarm 2
Switching Hub Device
PC or (with PoE
PLC Functionality)
Device
Power
Alarm 1
Device
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LON Wiring
LON
DC24V WORKS ALM1 ALM2 FAULT
+ - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Power Supply
+ 24 VDC Device
Power
- 24 VDC
Fault Alarm
Device
Cable Shield
Device
LON Power
Alarm 2
Device
Device
Power
Cable Shield
Alarm 1
Device
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RM-70NT Wiring (for GD-70D-NT)
GD-70D-NT Terminal Plate

+ - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Power Supply
(24 VDC)
+ Blocking Filter
- (B/F)
Device
+ - Power
Fault Alarm
Device
Upper Unit
(RM-70NT)
Device
DC 24V (+) Power
DC 24V (-)
Alarm 2
Device
Device
Cable Shield Power
Alarm 1
Device
Position the
band so that
<How to Clamp Cables> its coarse
side faces the
wire.
1. Insert the supplied zip tie into the hole on the mounting plate
as shown in the figure to the right.
2. Position the zip tie so that its coarse side faces the wires.
3. Tighten the zip tie to secure the wires.
NOTE
When an optional cable gland is used, it must
be attached to the external wiring hole.
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<Grounding>
Use the grounding terminal to connect the detector to your
grounding circuit.
WARNING
• Before turning on the detector, do not forget to connect it
to a grounding circuit.
• For stable operation of the detector and safety, it must be
connected to a grounding circuit. Do not connect the
grounding wire to a gas pipe. The grounding must be
made as D type grounding (below 100 Ω of grounding
resistance).
Grounding screw (M4)
Bottom
<Attaching Main Unit to Mounting Plate>
1. Make sure power to the detector is turned off. 10mm

2. Position the main unit about 10 mm above the mounting
plate.
3. Lower the main unit toward the mounting plate. Be sure both
mounting plate hooks fit into the main unit grooves.
4. Press down on the main unit to secure it. The lock at the
bottom of the main unit clicks to fix it properly.
5. Make sure that the top center of the mounting plate is above
the main unit as viewed from front. If it is not, push the main
unit down farther.
When reinstalling the main unit,

align the arrow mark on the side
of the housing with the mounting
plate hook before pushing down.
When the main unit is fully

installed on the mounting plate,
the top of the mounting plate will
protrude above the main unit.
The lock clicks.
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4-7 Making Tubing Connections
NOTE
1. The tube nut, ferrule, and tubing insert are shipped uninstalled and the open GAS IN and GAS OUT
fittings are plugged with protective rubber caps. Remove the rubber caps from the GAS IN and GAS
OUT fittings.
2. Install a short piece of 4 mm x 6 mm Teflon tubing to the GAS IN fitting as shown below. Be sure the
tubing insert, ferrule, and nut are installed properly.
Tubing Insert
Ferrule
Nut
4 mm x 6 mm
Teflon Tubing
3. Connect the dust filter to the tubing.

4. Install another piece of 4 mm x 6 mm Teflon tubing to the other end of the dust filter and route it to the
sample area.
Gas Inlet
Dust Filter
To Sample Area
5. Attach 4 mm x 6 mm Teflon tubing to the GAS OUT fitting and route it to a safe area. Be sure to use
the tubing insert, ferrule, and nut as shown above.
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WARNING
• The detector is designed to draw gas under normal atmospheric pressure. If excessive pressure is
applied to the GAS IN or GAS OUT fitting, detected gases may be leaked from its inside, thus
leading to dangers. Be sure that excessive pressure is not applied to the detector during use.
CAUTION
• Keep the inlet line as short as possible to minimize the absorption of gas by the sample tubing.
• When the humidity in the sampling point is high, condensation may be formed inside of the tube.
Make sure to avoid condensation when detecting water-soluble gases such as a strong acid gas,
because it may corrode internal parts. Also avoid looping or kinking the tubing.
• Please contact RKI for help determining an inlet tubing length.
4-8 Disposal
• A used sensor unit must be returned to RKI.
• If any liquid leaks from the electrochemical type sensor unit (ESU) or galvanic cell type sensor unit (OSU),
do not touch the liquid. If any liquid leaks while the sensor unit is installed in the detector, turn off power to
the detector and contact RKI immediately.
• Because the pyrolysis-particle type sensor unit (SSU) contains a small amount of radioactive materials, it
must be transported appropriately (as a L-type package). When the sensor unit is returned to us, it must be
handled by a transportation company which can handle L-type packages.
• When the main unit is disposed of, it must be treated properly as an industrial waste in accordance with the
local regulations.
WARNING
• Do not disassemble the electrochemical type sensor unit (ESU) or the galvanic cell type sensor unit
(OSU) because they contain electrolyte.
Electrolyte may cause severe skin burns if it contacts skin and may cause blindness if it contacts
eyes. Electrolyte may damage or discolor clothing. If contact occurs, rinse the area immediately with
a large quantity of water.
• The pyrolysis-particle type sensor unit (SSU) must be returned to us in accordance with its "Safety
Manual". We will properly dispose of it. Ignoring the "Safety Manual" will result in legal penalties.
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5
Operation
5-1 Preparation for Start-up

Before connecting a power supply, read and understand the following precautions. Ignoring these
precautions may cause an electric shock or damage the detector.
• Connect the detector to a grounding circuit.
• Ensure the wiring is correctly connected to the external circuit.
• Ensure the main unit is properly installed on the mounting plate.
• Ensure the power supply voltage is appropriate (see Specifications).
• Alarm contacts may be activated during startup. Take steps to ensure this does not have any unwanted
effects.
• Verify that the GAS IN and GAS OUT lines are clear.
• Verify that the dust filter is installed correctly.
5-2 Starting Up the Detector
1. The power switch is protected by a cover to prevent accidental

access. Rotate the switch cover to gain access to the power
switch. (Return the switch cover to the original position once
you are done.)
2. Turn ON the power switch.
3. After the detector completes the start-up, it enters Detection
Mode. Switch cover closed.
Switch cover open.
OFF ON
Slide
Power switch
(under cover)
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<Warm-up Sequence>
The warm-up taking approximately 25 seconds to complete.
Power On
PW:POWER ●:Lamp on
↓ ○:Lamp off
A1:ALM1
A2:ALM2
F:FAULT
PW A1 A2 F LCD
Initial Clear ● ○ ○ ○ ──────
WARM UP
↓ ↓
Gas ● ○ ○ ○ 15.0ppm
Specifications
Display SIH4
↓ ↓
Detection Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
WARNING
• When Oxygen (OSU) is selected, fresh air (20.9 vol%) is
the output after the detector is started in the atmosphere.
For a specification where an alarm is triggered by the
AIR (normal oxygen concentration) output (e.g., 0 - 5
vol%), be careful of an alarm issue after the detector is
started.
CAUTION
• Do not turn off the detector during the initial clear. The detector is reading the sensor memory during
the initial clear.
• If a new sensor unit is installed or the sensor unit is replaced after the detector is started, the sensor
unit must be warmed up for a specified period which is determined depending on the type of the
sensor unit. Suggested warm-up time for SGU type sensor units is displayed in Maintenance Mode.
During the warm-up, the alarm activation and output signals are unstable. Prepare appropriately for
false alarms.
• Because the pyrolyzer unit (PLU-70) must be warmed up for one hour, please warm it up with the
detector.
• After the warm-up is completed, verify that the reading on the flow rate indicator corresponds to the
specified flow rate, and then perform a gas calibration.
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5-3 Turning Off the Detector
To turn off the detector, open the switch cover on the bottom of the main unit, and turn "OFF" the power
switch. Then, turn off the power supply (24 VDC) to the detector.
WARNING
• When the detector is turned off, an alarm may be activated on the upper (central) system.
Before turning off the detector, the inhibit (point skip) on the upper (central) system must be
activated.
Decide whether the power can be turned off by checking the operation of the devices connected to
the external output or external contact output terminal of the detector.
• If the alarm contact is energized (option), they will activate when the detector is turned "OFF".
• If the detected gas is absorptive, the detector must be flushed thoroughly with fresh air before turning
"OFF" the detector.
5-4 Basic Operation

After the warmup procedure, the detector enters detection mode.
The detector is <<Detection Mode>> PW:POWER ●:Lamp on

restarted after PW A1 A2 F LCD
A1:ALM1 ○:Lamp off
A2:ALM2
recovering from ● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm F:FAULT
Fault.
SIH4
MODE
(press and hold)
<<Gas Alarm Status>> <<User Mode>>

PW A1 A2 F LCD PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ● ○ ○ 6.0ppm ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 1
SIH4 ZERO
MAINTENANCE
<<Fault Alarm Status>> <<Maintenance Mode >>

PW A1 A2 F LCD PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ● E-5 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
FLOW GAS TEST
MODE MAINTENANCE
(press and hold)
<<Gas Alarm Test Mode>>

PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
TEST
(press and hold)
TEST OFF
MAINTENANCE
GD-70D - 38 -
WARNING
• When the detector enters each mode from Detection Mode while an alarm is activated, the alarm
contact is released.
<Detection Mode>
Flow Rate Indicator
Because the suction flow rate of the detector is automatically adjusted by the flow rate control function, the
flow rate, in principal, does not need to be controlled. As shown on the figure below, when the flow rate
does not correspond to the specified flow rate for some reasons, it is adjusted automatically.
Flow rate Normal Flow rate

too low flow rate too high
CAUTION
• If the automatic flow rate adjustment does not work (due to clogged tube or leak), you may get a
"FLOW" message (for an unstable flow rate) or an "E-05" message (for flow rate abnormalities). In
this case, you must identify the causes and take appropriate actions.
5-5 Modes
Details on each mode are provided as follows. (* Operations are slightly different depending on the
detector type or sensor unit.)
Mode Item LCD Display Details

Detection - Gas concentration Normal state
Mode Gas name
Gas Alarm - Gas concentration Perform the alarm test.
Test Mode
User Mode Zero Adjustment (Span 1-1 ZERO Perform the zero adjustment (span adjustment for oxygen).
(see pg. 59) Adjustment for oxygen) (1-1 SPAN for
oxygen)
Setting Display 1-2 CONFIRM Show the setting of typical menus.
• First alarm setpoint (AL1)
• Second alarm setpoint (AL2)
• Alarm delay time
• Zero suppression value
• Zero follower ON/OFF
• Sensitivity correction ON/OFF
Flow Rate Indicator 1-3 FLOW Show the current flow rate.
Address Display 1-4 ADDRESS Show the address.
Detector Version Display 1-5 70D VER Show the program version of the main unit.
Unit Version Display 1-6 UNIT VER Show the program version of the sensor unit.
Net Version Display 1-7 NET VER Show the program version of the communication function.
Maintenance Mode 1-8 M MODE Enter maintenance mode.
Access
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Mode Item LCD Display Details
Maintenance Gas Introduction Display 2-0 GAS TEST Perform the gas introduction test.
Mode (see pg. Zero Adjustment 2-1 ZERO Perform the zero adjustment.
67) Span Adjustment 2-2 SPAN Perform the span adjustment.
Last Calibrated Date 2-3 LAST CAL Show the last calibrated date.
Bias Voltage (Element 2-4 BIAS Show the bias voltage.
Voltage) (2-4 E VOLT) (Show the element voltage.)
Flow Rate Setting 2-5 DEF FLOW Set the flow sensor with the flow rate at 0.5 L/min.
(adjusted to 0.5 L/min)
Pump Ratio/Flow Rate 2-6 FLOW Show the output and flow rate of the current pump.
Indicator
Detector Temperature 2-7 TEMP Show the current temperature of the installation environment.
Suggested Warm-up 2-8 WARMTIME Show the suggested warm-up completion for semiconductor type
Completion Date/Time (SGU).
Environmental Setting 1 2-9 SETTING1 Operation settings
• INHIBIT setting (INHIBIT)
• Alarm value setting (ALM P)
• Alarm delay time setting (ALM DLY)
• Regular replacement operation (pump stop) (MAINTE)
• Fault test (F TEST)
Environmental Setting 2 2-10 SETTING2 Function settings
• Address setting (ADDRESS)
• Date/Time setting (DAY TIME)
• Zero suppression value setting (SUPPRESS)
• Zero suppression system setting (SUP TYPE)
• Alarm test time contact setting (TEST RLY)
• Alarm test time external output setting (TEST4-20)
• Energized/De-energized setting (RLY PTRN)
• Alarm type setting (ALM TYP)
• Alarm activation setting (ALM PTRN)
• Alarm value limiter setting (AL LIMIT)
• Fault activation setting (FLT PTRN)
• Flow rate auto-adjustment setting (AT FLOW)
• Zero follower ON/OFF setting (ZERO F)
• 24 hours zero follower ON/OFF setting (ZERO 24F)
• Sensitivity correction ON/OFF setting (S ASSIST)
• External output in maintenance mode setting (MNT OUT)
• External output adjustment (MA 4-20)
• Backlight setting (BK LIGHT)
• ETHERNET setting (ETHERNET)
• Pump drive level diagnosis ON/OFF setting (PUMP CK)
Pyrolyzer Data Display 2-11 PL DATA If a pyrolyzer unit is being used, this menu displays data for it (see
the PLU-70 operator’s manual for more description)
Fault Investigation 2-12 FAULT Not used
Factory Mode Switching 2-13 F MODE Not used
GD-70D - 40 -
6
Detection Mode
6-1 Gas Alarm Activation
A gas alarm is activated when the concentration of detected gas reaches or exceeds the alarm setpoint.
This section describes alarms assuming an auto-reset operation.
NOTE
The alarm setpoint (first alarm and second alarm) is factory set.
The alarm delay time (standard: 2 seconds) is enabled in the detector to prevent a false activation. It can
be disabled, if desired.
<Display Operation During Alarm Condition>

Gas Concentration Display
The gas concentration is displayed on the LCD. If the concentration is above the detection range (over
scale), "∩∩∩∩" is displayed on the LCD instead of the gas concentration.
Alarm Indicator Lamp (ALM1: Red), (ALM2: Red)

When the first alarm setpoint has been reached, the ALM1 LED turns red.
When the second alarm setpoint has been reached, the ALM2 LED turns red.
GD-70D - 41 -
<Contact Activation>
The contact is activated when the gas concentration reaches or exceeds the alarm setpoint. The contact
activation is reset automatically when the gas concentration drops below the alarm setpoint.
<Contact Activation (Auto-reset)>

In case of Auto-reset setting, the contact is activated when the gas concentration reaches or exceeds the
alarm setpoint value. The contact activation is reset automatically when the gas concentration drops below
the alarm setpoint value.
NOTE
In DETECTION MODE, select and press one of the following key to reset : “MODE”, “▲”, “▼” or
“TEST/SET”.
"Alarm Pattern (H-HH)"
GD-70D - 42 -
"Alarm Pattern (L-H)"
"Alarm Pattern (L-LL)"

(* oxygen deficiency alarm)
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<Contact Activation (Self-latching)>
In case of Self-latching setting, the contact is activated when the gas concentration reaches or exceeds the
alarm setpoint value. The alarm indication lamp blinks during warning. It changes to a light after reset is
performed. It turns off when the gas concentration drops below the alarm set point value.
"Alarm Pattern (H-HH)"
GD-70D - 44 -
"Alarm Pattern (L-H)"
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"Alarm Pattern (L-LL)"
<Response to Gas Alarm>

When a gas alarm is triggered, take actions in accordance with your company’s safety practices for a gas
alarm. In general, take the following actions.
1. Check the reading of the detector.
NOTE
If a gas leak is momentary or if the alarm is triggered by noise, the reading may already have dropped by
the time you get to the instrument to check it.
2. Based on your company’s safety practices, no one can be allowed to access the monitored zone to ensure
safety.
3. If the detector display is still indicating the presence of gas, close the area’s main gas valve, and then verify
that the detector’s gas concentration reading dropped.
4. While wearing protective equipment in case gas is still present, use a portable gas detector to ensure the
area is free from gas.
5. If you can determine that the leak point is free from dangers, take actions to fix the gas leak.
GD-70D - 46 -
6-2 Fault Alarm Activation
A fault alarm is triggered when the detector detects
abnormalities.
After a fault alarm is triggered, the FAULT lamp (yellow) lights up

and an error message is displayed on the LCD.
Determine the causes and take appropriate actions.
After the detector is successfully returned from the fault, it

restarts and goes through a normal warmup procedure.
If the detector has problems and is repeatedly malfunctioning,

please contact RKI immediately. * E-5 FLOW (flow rate abnormalities)
NOTE
For information on error messages and possible malfunctions, see Troubleshooting on page 116.
6-3 External Output Operation

● 4 - 20 mA/NT/EA Specification
Specifications/Condition 4 - 20 mA (for GD-70D) Power-line communication system

(for GD-70D-NT)
Signal Transmission System Electric current transmission (non-isolated) 2-wire type DC power-line communication
system
Transmission Path CVVS KPEV-S
Transmission Distance Below 1 km Below 300 m (depending on the system
designing conditions)
Connection Load Resistance Below 300 Ω -
 Detection Mode (No Alarm) 4 - 20 mA (concentration output) Concentration data
 Detection Mode (Gas Alarm) 4 - 20 mA (concentration output) Concentration data, Alarm bits
 Initial Clear Depending on the setting of  Initial bit

2.5 mA setting: 2.5 mA
4 mA, HOLD, 4-20 mA setting: 4 mA*
 Maintenance Mode 2.5 mA setting: 2.5 mA Concentration data, Adjustment bit
4 mA setting: 4mA*
HOLD Setting: the previous value retained
4-20 mA setting: 4 - 20 mA (concentration output)
 Alarm Test Output ON setting: 4 - 20 mA (concentration output) Concentration data, Adjustment bit, Test bit
Output OFF setting: In accordance with setting of

 Fault Alarm 0.5 mA (Fixed) Fault bits
 Inhibit Depending on the setting of  Concentration data, Adjustment bit, Inhibit bit
2.5 mA setting: 2.5 mA
4 mA, HOLD, 4 - 20 mA setting: 4 mA*
 Power Off 0 mA Signal OFF
* 17.4 mA for oxygen units
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● LN Specification
Specifications LONWORKS (LN)
Signal
transmission LONWORKS
method
Transmission
KPEV-S
path
Transmission
78kbps
rate
Transmission Max 2700m
distance * When bus topology (Double ended termination ) is used.
Connection load
―
resistance
Example of Gas Concentration and External Output

4 - 20 mA Specification
(Maintenance output: 2.5 mA setting)
External output
22mA
20mA Detection mode
Maintenance mode
4mA
2.5mA
Zero Gas concentration

suppression
Full scale
CAUTION
<<4 - 20 mA Specification>>
• The 4 - 20 mA output is already adjusted. In case of over scale, an output will not exceed 22 mA.
• Output during inhibit or warmup is based on 4 - 20 mA output setting in Maintenance Mode.
The output may drop as low as 2.5 mA during warmup for oxygen units. Understand how the
detector functions, and take actions to prepare for false alarms.
<Special Cases>
Maintenance output setting Sensor unit Details
2.5 mA Use OSU (L-LL, L-H). Output 2.5 mA during maintenance or inhibit.
Possibility of false alarm in the upper unit (L
alarm)
4 mA, HOLD, 4 - 20 mA Specification change When changing from a H-HH alarm pattern to
(To OSU - 0 - 25 vol%) an L-LL or L-H alarm pattern, 4 mA (equivalent
of concentration zero) is used until the “C-02”
change message is confirmed.
Specification change When changing from an L-LL or L-H alarm
(From OSU - 0 - 25 pattern to a H-HH alarm pattern, 17.4 mA
vol%) (equivalent of approx. 84%FS) is used until the
“C-02” change message is confirmed.
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<Communication Specifications>
GD-70D- Power-line The detector is used in a local network formed with a multi-display unit (RM-
NT communication 70NT) as the base unit. For more information, see the operating manual of the
system multi-display unit.
GD-70D- Ethernet The detector offers functions that work in liaison with external software using
EA a standard network protocol. For details, see the separate manual for
communication function.
Web function (HTTP), mail send function (SMTP), and time synchronization
function (SNTP)
Use a Web browser of an upper-unit PC to view and change setting values
and perform calibration and test on a graphical user interface.
SMTP, when receiving a gas alarm or fault alarm from an external mail
server, can send a notification mail to a registered address.
SNTP, receiving time information from a time server, can correct the clock at
regular intervals.
Modbus slave function (Modbus/TCP)
Works as a Modbus slave and feeds back a setting value in response to a
read request or changes a setting value in response to a write request.
PLC linkage function (FINS・MC)

Sends a setting value to PLC to provide information to be processed by PLC
in a ladder program. Reading from PLC is also available to change a setting
value or perform calibration and test.
GD-70D- LONWORKS An internationally standardized network specification for device control. It is a
LN network specification that controls and manages not only gas detectors but
also air conditioning, lighting etc. equipment by the same communication
protocol called Lon-talk.
By constructing an open system, it becomes possible to connect the system
without being bound by one manufacturer, it is possible to facilitate
procurement of parts at the time of equipment failure, and to increase design
flexibility.
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6-4 Other Functions
<Suppression Function>
Some sensors are influenced by environmental changes (temperature, humidity, and other characteristics)
or interference gases which may cause the reading to vary in fresh air.
The suppression function is used to hide (suppress) the variation of the reading under the set suppression
value, so that the display indicates zero (or 20.9% for oxygen) until the reading exceeds the set
suppression value.
The factory setting for the suppression function is OFF for every gas type except for oxygen.
<<Example: SiH4 0 - 15 ppm range>>

Suppression Disabled
0.5ppm A variation around zero is displayed as the reading.
SIH4
↓
Suppression Enabled
0.0ppm A variation under the set suppression value (ie. 6% of full scale or 0.9 ppm for
SIH4 SiH4) is shown as zero.
CAUTION
• If the zero reading is BELOW zero, the reading will not change until the reading reaches -10% of full
scale.
• A reading that is -10% of full scale is displayed as "-0.0".
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<Zero Follower Function>
Zero Follower Off
Some sensors (ESU and SSU types) have
sensitivity variations after being used for a long Reading
period of time.
The zero follower function uses program

manipulation to correct for sensitivity variations in
the zero reading.
Zero point
0 Time
* The zero drift of the sensor appears as the reading.
↓
Zero Follower On
Reading
Zero point
0 Time
* The zero drift is periodically corrected to bring the

reading back to zero.
Sensitivity Correction Off
<Sensitivity Correction Reading
Function> Gas correction
ESU type sensors have sensitivity variations after

being used for a long period of time.
The sensitivity correction function compensates for 0 Time

decreasing gas sensitivity as the sensor gets older. * Sensor accuracy decreases.
It periodically adjusts the span based on the
↓
degradation pattern of the sensor.
Sensitivity Correction On
Reading
Gas correction
0 Time
* The span is periodically lifted to
increase sensor accuracy.
CAUTION
The sensitivity correction is just an auxiliary function. It uniformly lifts the span up based on the sensor’s
degradation pattern only. Sensitivity correction cannot consider the sensitivity variation of an individual
sensor. To correct the sensitivity variation, you must regularly calibrate the sensor.
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<Calibration History/Alarm Trend History/Event History
Functions>
The detector and the sensor unit have their own history functions. To use these functions, contact RKI.
<Sensor Unit Automatic Recognition Function>

The detector can automatically recognize when a new sensor has been installed. If a replacement sensor
of the same type is installed, the detector will display a “C-01 CHG UNIT” message. If a different type
sensor is installed, the detector will display a “C-02 CHG SPEC” message.
Unit Replacement
C-01 Displayed when a unit with the same specification (principle, type, range, and so
on) is attached (e.g. in a regular replacement).
CHG UNIT
MAINTENANCE
1. Press the MODE key to confirm the new sensor unit and start the monitor.
The following is displayed alternately if the unit that you installed has the same
or earlier date of manufacture than the one that has been replaced.
"CHG UNIT" <=> "USED SEN"
*** Check for correct installation if this message is displayed because an old
sensor might have been installed by mistake.
↓
Specification Change
C-02 Displayed when a unit with a different specification (principle, type, range, and
CHG SPEC so on) from the previous one is attached.
MAINTENANCE
1. Press the MODE key to confirm the new specification and start the monitor.
If you did not install a sensor unit with a different specification, this message
might mean there is an installation error. Check the sensor installation.
CAUTION
If you get a “C-02” message and confirm the specification change by pressing the MODE key, the
specification of the gas detector head is changed. The following parameters are changed to their standard
settings. If you want to use nonstandard settings, set them in Maintenance Mode.
• Alarm setpoints (ALM P)
• Suppression value (SUPPRESS)
• Alarm type (ALM TYP) ...... The OSU specification includes "L-LL", "L-H", and "H-HH".
<Standard Setting Values by Principle>
ESU SSU NCU SGU OSU OSU OSU
(0-25 vol%) (0 - 5 vol%) (0 - 50 vol%)
Alarm delay 2- 2-second 2-second 2- 2- 2- 2-
second second second second second
Suppression 6%FS 2 ppm 6%FS 10%FS 0.5 vol% 0 vol% 0 vol%
value (TEOS) (0-100%LEL) (AIR supp)
Alarm type H-HH H-HH H-HH H-HH L-LL H-HH H-HH
IRU SHU
(0- (0-
500ppm) 2000ppm)
Alarm delay 2- 2-second
second
Suppression 30 ppm 200 ppm
value
Alarm type H-HH H-HH
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6-5 About LONWORKS (LN specification)
＜Binding method＞
WARNING
• When adjustment is completed, press the MODE key and be sure to return to detection
mode.
(When left in user mode, it automatically returns to detection mode after 10 hours.)
≪User mode≫
PW A1 A2 F LCD
Detection mode ● ○ ○ ○
Press the MODE key
0.0ppm
for 3 seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
User mode
1-1.ZERO ● ○ ○ ○ → Zero Adjustment

Perform the zero 1- 1 SET ⇒P51
adjustment. ZERO
MAINTENANCE
To reissue the neuron ID, please press the MODE key in user mode for 3 seconds, return to the detection
mode, and enter the user mode again.
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GD-70D-LN LonWorks Diagram
Open-lLoop Sensor Functional
Block
nvoConc
SNVT_ppm_f
nvoNstate
SNVT_state
Mandato
ry
Implementation Specific
nviReset
SNVT_lev_disc
nvoAlarmS
SNVT_switch
nvoFaultS
SNVT_switch
nvoGasName
SNVT_str_asc
nvoHertBeat
SNVT_state
nviComand nvoComand
SNVT_str_asc SNVT_str_asc
Virtual Function
nciMaxSendTM Block
SNVT_time_sec
nciMinSendTM
SNVT_time_sec
nciMaxSendTl
SNVT_time_sec
nciMinSendTl
SNVT_time_sec
nciMaxSendHB
SNVT_time_sec
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NO. Variable name Variable type Contents
It is the same as the current density output.
1 nvoConc SNVT_ppm_f Floating point of 16 BIT synchronizes with the display of the detection
part.
It is the same as the current density output.
2 nvoNstate SNVT_state
Status of 16 BIT expresses measurement unit, alarm, breakdown etc.
Expression of alarm state by switch
OFF:{0.0,0}
3 nvoAlarmS SNVT_switch 1st :{1.0,1}
2nd :{1.5,1}
1st & 2nd: {2.0,1}
Expression of fault condition by switch
Normal：{0.0,0}
4 nvoFaultS SNVT_switch Fault:{X.X,1} - - X.X : 1.0 = Sensor fault
: 5.0 = Flaw rate fault
: 7.0 = Pyrolyzer fault
: 9.0 = System fault
Send measured gas name and measurement unit in ASCII character
string.
5 nvoGasName SNVT_str_asc
From the beginning, we send unit after space (20H) with gas name
and the rest is ASCIL(00H = NULL)
Count up 8 BIT of 0 to 7 of 16 BIT
6 nvoHertBeat SNVT_state Count every second and count it. If it is OVER, start with 0.
8 to 15 BIT is reserved.
7 nviReset SNVT_lev_disc RESET signal in case of self-latching 0:non not 0:RESET
8 nciMaxSendTM SNVT_time_sec 1 and 2 update maximum time
9 nciMinSendTM SNVT_time_sec 1 and 2 update minimum time
10 nciMaxSendTI SNVT_time_sec 3 ~ 5 update maximum time
11 nciMinSendTI SNVT_time_sec 3 ~ 5 update minimum time
5 nciMaxSendHB SNVT_time_sec 6 update maximum time
13 nviComand SNVT_str_asc Command input of ASCII 30 byte
14 nvoComand SNVT_str_asc Command output of ASCII 30 byte
You can select the transmission status with the combination of the setting point of nciMaxSendTM (8) and
nciMinSendTM (9).
・nciMaxSendTM (8) ＝ Asec nciMinSendTM (9) = Bsec －－＞ (1) and (2) transmit every Asec when
there is no VAL update. If Bsec has not elapsed since last transmission, wait until Bsec has elapsed
before sending it even if VAL is updated.
・nciMaxSendTM (8) ＝ Asec nciMinSendTM (9) = 0sec －－＞ (1) and (2) transmit every Asec when
there is no VAL update. If there is an update of VAL, it will be sent immediately.
・nciMaxSendTM (8) ＝ 0sec nciMinSendTM (9) = Bsec －－＞ (1), (2) don’t transmit every Asec
when there is no VAL update. If Bsec has not elapsed since last transmission, wait until Bsec has elapsed
You can select the transmission status with the combination of the setting point of nciMaxSendTI (10) and
nciMinSendTI (11).
・nciMaxSendTI (10) ＝ Asec nciMinSendTI (11) = Bsec －－＞ (3) ~ (5) transmit every Asec when
there is no VAL update. If Bsec has not elapsed since last transmission, wait until Bsec has elapsed
・nciMaxSendTI (10) ＝ Asec nciMinSendTI (11) = 0sec －－＞ (3) ~ (5) transmit every Asec when
there is no VAL update. If there is an update of VAL, it will be sent immediately.
・nciMaxSendTI (10) ＝ 0sec nciMinSendTI (11) = Bsec －－＞ (3) ~ (5) don’t transmit every Asec
when there is no VAL update. If Bsec has not elapsed since last transmission, wait until Bsec has elapsed
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You can select the transmission status with the setting point of nciMaxSendHBb(12)
・nciMaxSendHB (12) = Asec －－＞ (6) transmit every Asec.
・nciMaxSendHB (12) = 0sec －－＞ (6) don’t transmit every Asec.
It outputs to nvoComand (14) for input data of nviComand (13).

・nviComand (13) = "A1, R," －－＞ nvoComand (14) = "A1, R, ××××"
××× express 1st alarm point read value in hexadecimal.
・nviComand (13) = "A2, R," －－＞ nvoComand (14) = "A2, R, ××××"
×××× express 2nd alarm point read value in hexadecimal.
・nviComand (13) = "AD, R," －－＞ nvoComand (14) = "AD, R,××××"
×××× express Alarm delay time (mesc 10 units) read value in hexadecimal.
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7
Alarm Test Mode
Alarm Test Mode generates dummy signals that imitate gas concentration signals in order to check the
alarm LED activation and the transmission to external circuits.
WARNING
• Before starting the alarm test (transmission test), prepare for false alarms by disabling alarms or
alerting appropriate personnel.
• After the test is completed, do not forget to press the TEST key to return to Detection Mode.
(If the detector remains in the alarm test mode, it automatically returns to Detection Mode in ten
hours.)
Be sure that the TEST RLY and TEST4-20 items in Maintenance Mode are set appropriately.
7-1 Alarm Test Mode

PW A1 A2 F LCD
Press the TEST key for three seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
Alarm Test Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
"TEST ON" is displayed when the alarm
contacts will activate during the alarm TEST OFF
test. "TEST OFF" is displayed when the
MAINTENANCE
alarm contacts will not activate during
the alarm test. (The setting can be
changed in the TEST RLY menu item in
Maintenance Mode.)
↓
Increase or decrease the reading by
pressing the ▲ or ▼ key.
↓
First Alarm ● ○ ○ ○ 5.0ppm
When the reading reaches the first
alarm, the ALM1 lamp lights up. (When TEST OFF
TEST RLY is set to ON, the first alarm
MAINTENANCE
contact is activated.)
↓
↓
Second Alarm ● ○ ○ ○ 10.0ppm
When the reading reaches the second
alarm, the ALM2 lamp lights up. (When TEST OFF
TEST RLY is set to ON, the second
MAINTENANCE
alarm contact is activated.)
↓
GD-70D - 57 -
Return to Detection Mode
Press the TEST key for 3 seconds.
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8
User Mode
WARNING
After the adjustment is completed, do not forget to press the MODE key to return to Detection Mode.
8-1 User Mode

PW A1 A2 F LCD
Press the MODE key for
three seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
User Mode
1-1.ZERO ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 1
→ Zero Adjustment
Perform the zero SET ⇒P62
adjustment.
ZERO
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
1-2.CONFIRM ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 2
→ Setpoint Display
Show the typical setpoint. SET ⇒P63
CONFIRM
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
1-3.FLOW ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 3
→
SET 0.50
Show the current flow rate.
FLOW L/M
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
1-4.ADDRESS ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 4
→
SET 01
Show the address.
(for GD-70D-NT)
ADDRESS ADDRESS
▲↓ ↑▼
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1-5.70D VER ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 5
→
SET 01234
Show the program version
of the main unit.
70D VER 56AB
▲↓ ↑▼
1-6.UNIT VER ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 6
→
SET 01234
of the installed sensor unit.
UNIT VER 56AB
▲↓ ↑▼
1-7.NET VER ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 7
→
SET 01234
of the communication
function.
NET VER ----
(for GD-70D-NT) MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
→
SET
See Maintenance
Enter Maintenance Mode. Mode on page 65.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
▲ ↓↑ ▼
To 1-1.ZERO
【In case of GD-70D-EA】
1-7. NET VER ● ○ ○ ○ →

Show the program 1- 7 SET 01234
version of the NET VER ----
communication
function.
(NT specification)
▲↓↑▼
1-8.COM SET ● ○ ○ ○ ⇔
Set communication 1- 8 SET
A
output. COM SET COM SET
Press the ▲ or ▼ key
to select the
communication
output, and then press ▲ ↓↑▼
the SET key to
confirm the value.
A: Analog transmission
E: Ethernet
｜↑ E
｜｜
EA: Ethernet and analog
transmission
COM SET
MAINTENANCE
▲↓↑▼
▲｜｜▼ EA
COM SET
MAINTENANCE
GD-70D - 60 -
1-9. M MODE ○ ○ ○ → See Maintenance
Switch to the regular 1- 9 SET Mode on page 65.
maintenance mode. M MODE
MAINTENANCE
▲ ↓↑▼
To 1-1. ZERO
NOTE
• Communication output setting 1-8 (COM SET) is displayed only for EA specification.
• In EA specification, if only analog transmission is used (Ethernet is not used), if the communication
output setting is set to A, Communication Abnormalities E-6 does not occur even if an Ethernet cable
is not connected.
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<Zero Adjustment "1-1">
This is used to perform the zero adjustment. Before starting the zero adjustment, let the detector draw
fresh air or zero air until the reading is stable.
For oxygen units, "1-1" is called the span adjustment instead of the zero adjustment. In this case, fresh air
or zero air must be applied to the detector to ensure the reading is 20.9 vol%. For information on the span
adjustment, see Maintenance on page 86.
Zero Adjustment
PW A1 A2 F LCD
From Detection Mode, press the
MODE key for three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-1.ZERO ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 1
Press the SET key.
ZERO
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Current Concentration Value ● ○ ○ ○ 1.1ppm
Display
Press the SET key to perform the
zero adjustment.
ZERO SET
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Zero Adjustment Completed ● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
The menu returns to 1-1.ZERO
automatically.
ZERO OK
MAINTENANCE
↓
Return to 1-1.ZERO
* If the zero adjustment fails. ● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm

ZERO NG
MAINTENANCE
↓
Return to 1-1.ZERO
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<Setpoint Indicator "1-2">
Use this menu item to check important setpoints. Setpoints cannot be changed in User Mode.
Setpoint Display
PW A1 A2 F LCD
From Detection Mode, press the
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-1.ZERO ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 1
Press the ▼ key.
ZERO
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
1-2.CONFIRM ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 2
Press the SET key.
CONFIRM
↓
MAINTENANCE
↓
First Alarm Setpoint ● ○ ○ ○ 5.0ppm
AL 1
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
Second Alarm Setpoint ● ○ ○ ○ 10.0ppm
AL 2
MAINTENANCE
▲ ↓ ↑▼
Alarm Delay Time (seconds) ● ○ ○ ○ 2
ALM DLY
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
▲
Zero Suppression Value ● ○ ○ ○ 0.9ppm
SUPPRESS
MAINTENANCE
▲ ↓ ↑▼
Zero Follower ON/OFF ● ○ ○ ○ ON
(If ESU or SSU sensor installed)
ZERO F
MAINTENANCE
▲ ↓ ↑▼
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Sensitivity Correction ON/OFF ● ○ ○ ○ OFF
(If ESU sensor installed)
S ASSIST
MAINTENANCE
▲ ↓↑ ▼
To First Alarm
Setpoint Indicator
GD-70D - 64 -
9
Maintenance Mode
WARNING
(If the detector remains in Maintenance Mode, it automatically returns to Detection Mode in ten hours.)
Maintenance Mode Item LCD Display Details

Gas Introduction Display 2-0 GAS TEST Perform the gas introduction test in the regular
maintenance mode.
Zero Adjustment 2-1 ZERO Perform the zero adjustment.
⇒P86Error! Bookmark
not defined.
Span Adjustment 2-2 SPAN Perform the span adjustment.

⇒P86
Last Calibrated Date 2-3 LAST CAL Show the last calibrated date.
Bias Voltage 2-4 BIAS Show the bias voltage.

(Element Voltage) (2-4 E VOLT) (Show the element voltage.)
Flow Rate Setting (adjusted 2-5 DEF FLOW Set the flow sensor with the flow rate at 0.5 L/min.
to 0.5 L/min)
⇒P110
Pump Ratio/Flow Rate 2-6 FLOW Show the output and flow rate of the current pump.
Indicator
⇒P110
Detector Temperature 2-7 TEMP Show the current temperature of the installation
environment.
Suggested Warm-up 2-8 WARMTIME Show the suggested warm-up completion for SGU type
Completion Date/Time sensors.
Environmental Setting 1 2-9 SETTING1 Operation settings

⇒P70 • INHIBIT setting (INHIBIT)
• Alarm value setting (ALM P) ⇒P71
• Pump stop (MAINTE)
• Fault alarm test (F TEST) ⇒P73
GD-70D - 65 -
Maintenance Mode Item LCD Display Details
Environmental Setting 2 2-10 SETTING2 Function settings
⇒P74 • Address setting (ADDRESS)
• Date/Time setting (DAY TIME) ⇒P79
• Zero suppression value setting (SUPPRESS)
• Zero suppression type setting (SUP TYPE)
• Alarm test mode contact setting (TEST RLY)
• Alarm test mode external output setting (TEST4-20)
• Energized/De-energized setting (RLY PTRN)
⇒P81
• Alarm type setting (ALM TYP)
• Alarm activation setting (ALM PTRN)
• Alarm value limiter setting (AL LIMIT)
• Fault activation setting (FLT PTRN)
• Flow rate auto-adjustment setting (AT FLOW)
• Zero follower ON/OFF setting (ZERO F)
• 24 hours zero follower ON/OFF setting (ZERO 24F)
• Sensitivity correction ON/OFF setting (S ASSIST)
• External output in maintenance mode setting (MNT OUT)
• External output adjustment (MA 4-20)
• Backlight setting (BK LIGHT)
• ETHERNET setting (ETHERNET)
• Pump drive level diagnosis ON/OFF setting (PUMP CK)
Pyrolyzer Data Display 2-11 PL DATA When the pyrolyzer unit (PLU-70) is used, a variety of
pyrolyzer data is displayed.
(See the operating manual for PLU-70)
Fault Investigation 2-12 FAULT Not used
Factory Mode Switching 2-13 F MODE Not used
GD-70D - 66 -
Maintenance Mode
PW: POWER ●: Lamp on
A1: ALM1 ○: Lamp off
PW A1 A2 F LCD
A2: ALM2
From Detection Mode, press
and hold the MODE key for
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm F: FAULT
three seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
Press the ▲ key until the
Maintenance Mode screen
displays. (For GD-70D-EA
M MODE
units, the Maintenance Mode MAINTENANCE
screen is item 1-9.)
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
In "1-8.M MODE", press the
SET key.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Then press and hold the SET
key again for three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Maintenance Mode
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
→
SET 0.2ppm
Perform a test with the gas.
The reading changes and the
alarm lamp lights up, but the GAS TEST GAS TEST
alarm contacts are not MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
activated and the 4-20 mA ↓(Alternate Display)↑
output does not track the
changes.
▲↓ ↑▼ 0.2ppm
SIH4
MAINTENANCE
2-1.ZERO ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 1
→ Zero Adjustment
Perform a zero adjustment. SET ⇒P86
ZERO
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
2-2.SPAN ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 2
→ Span Adjustment
Perform a span adjustment. SET ⇒P86
SPAN
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
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2-3.LAST CAL ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 3
→
SET 12:00
Show the most recent
calibration date.
LAST CAL 2009.01.01
▲↓ ↑▼
2-4.BIAS ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 4
→
SET 0 mV
Show the bias voltage "BIAS"
of electrochemical type (ESU)
or the element voltage BIAS BIAS
"EVOLT" of semiconductor MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
type (SGU) and hot-wire
semiconductor type (SHU). ▲
2-5.DEF FLOW ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 5 ⇔
1000
Set the flow rate to the default SET
value when the flow sensor is
replaced, etc. DEF FLOW DEF FLOW
Normally, this is not used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
because the detector has
already been adjusted.
↓ ↑▼
On the other hand, if the flow
meter is set at other than the ▲
specified flow rate, gases
cannot be detected properly
due to an incorrect flow rate.
(Press the MODE key to
cancel this menu.)
2-6.FLOW ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 6 ⇔
50 %
Show the output and flow rate SET
of the current pump.
FLOW 0.50 L/M
▲↓ ↑▼
● ○ ○ ○
25.0 °C
2-7.TEMP →
Show the temperature of the 2- 7 SET
detector.
TEMP TEMP
▲↓ ↑▼
2-8. WARMTIME ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 8
→
SET 12:00
Show the suggested warm-up
completion date/time for
semiconductor type (SGU), WARMTIM 2009.01.01
and hot-wire semiconductor E MAINTENANCE
type (SHU) which requires a
long warm-up time. MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
2-9. SETTING1 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 9
→ Environmental
Enter the environmental SET Setting 1 ⇒P71
setting 1 menu.
SETTING1
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
GD-70D - 68 -
2-10.SETTING2 ● ○ ○ ○ 2-10
→ Environmental
Enter the environmental SET Setting 2 ⇒P74
setting 2 menu.
SETTING2
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
2-11.PL DATA ● ○ ○ ○ 2-11
→
SET
For information on
Show the pyrolyzer data Pyrolyzer Data
when the pyrolyzer unit (PLU- Display, see "PLU-
70) is used. PL DATA 70 Operating
MAINTENANCE Manual".
▲↓ ↑▼
2-12.FAULT ● ○ ○ ○ 2-12
This is used (by the
manufacturer) to investigate
and analyze the causes of FAULT
faults. This is not used by the MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
user.
▲
2-13.F MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 2-13
Changes to the factory mode.
This is not used by the user.
F MODE
MAINTENANCE
▲↓↑ ▼
To 2-0.GAS TEST
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9-1 Environmental Setting 1 "2-9"
The Environmental Setting 1 menu allows you to view and/or change operation settings.
Environmental Setting 1
PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
three seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
SET key.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
The first item in Maintenance
Mode will display.
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-9.SETTING1 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 9
Press the ▼ key until the
SETTING1 screen displays.
SETTING1
Press the SET key. MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
SET 0.INHIBIT ● ○ ○ ○ SET 0 ⇔
OFF
Select either ON or OFF, and SET
then press the SET key to
confirm the selection. INHIBIT INHIBIT
When ON is selected, the MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
message INHIBIT is ▲↓↑▼
displayed on the LCD. Any
alarms triggered in Detection
Mode are not communicated
ON
to the relays or to the 4-20
mA output. ▲ ↓ ↑▼ INHIBIT
MAINTENANCE
INHIBIT
GD-70D - 70 -
SET 1.ALM P ● ○ ○ ○ SET 1 ⇔ Alarm Value Setting
Change the alarm setpoints. SET ⇒P71
ALM P
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
▲
SET 2.ALM DLY ● ○ ○ ○ SET 2 ⇔
2
Set the alarm delay time. Use SET
the ▲ or ▼ key to change the
value (in seconds), and then ALM DLY ALM DLY
press the SET key to confirm MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
the value.
▲
SET 3. MAINTE ● ○ ○ ○ SET 3 ⇔
-----
This is used to stop the pump SET
(useful for pump
replacement). MAINTE MAINTE
Press the SET key to stop the MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
pump. Press the SET key Pump Stop
again to restart the pump. (Drive Sound Stop)
↓ ↑▼
(You can also press the
MODE key to exit this menu ▲
and restart the pump.)
SET 4.F TEST ● ○ ○ ○ SET 4 ⇔ Fault Alarm Test

Perform a fault alarm test. SET ⇒P73
F TEST
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
To
SET 0.INHIBIT Setting
9-2 Alarm Value Setting "2-9" - "SET 1"

Alarm Value Setting
PW A1 A2 F LCD
From Detection Mode, press and hold
the MODE key for three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
Press the ▲ key until the Maintenance
Mode screen displays. (For GD-70D-EA
units, the Maintenance Mode screen is
M MODE
item 1-9.) MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
In "1-8.M MODE", press the SET key.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
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Then press and hold the SET key again
for three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
The first item in Maintenance Mode will
display.
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-9. SETTING1 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 9
Press the ▲ key until the SETTING1
screen displays. SETTING1
↓ ↓
SET 1.ALM P ● ○ ○ ○ SET 1
Press the ▼ key until the ALM P screen
displays. ALM P
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Press the SET key.
ALM P
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
First Alarm Value Setting ● ○ ○ ○ 5.0ppm
Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the
setpoint. Press the SET key to confirm
the value. (Press the MODE key to skip AL 1
this menu.) MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Second Alarm Value Setting ● ○ ○ ○ 10.0ppm
Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the
setpoint. Press the SET key to confirm
the value. (Press the MODE key to skip AL 2
this menu.) MAINTENANCE
↓
Return to
SET 1.ALM P
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9-3 Fault Alarm Test "2-9" - "SET 4"
PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
for three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
display.
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-9. SETTING1 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 9
↓ ↓
Press the ▼ key until the F TEST
screen displays. F TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
SET 4.F TEST ● ○ ○ ○ SET 4
Press the SET key.
F TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
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Fault Test ON/OFF ● ○ ○ ○ OFF
With ON displayed, press the SET key to
activate the fault alarm.
With OFF displayed, press the SET key F TEST
to deactivate the fault alarm. MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
(You can also press the MODE key to
cancel this menu and go back to the ▲
● ○ ○ ●
original state.)
ON
F TEST
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Because the contact (fault) can be activated only by a fault alarm test in Maintenance Mode, be careful to
perform the test. The fault alarm test cannot be performed during inhibit.
9-4 Environmental Setting 2 "2-10"

The Environmental Setting 2 menu allows you to view and/or change function settings. (* It is
recommended that any setting changes made be recorded in a log.)
Settings found in the Environmental Setting 2 menu are factory set and do not normally need to be
changed. Be careful not to change these settings by mistake.
Environmental Setting 2
PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
three seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
SET key.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
GD-70D - 74 -
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
The first item in Maintenance
Mode will display.
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-10. SETTING2 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 10
SETTING2
↓ ↓
SET 0. ADDRESS ● ○ ○ ○ SET 0 ⇔
01
Set the address for GD-70D- SET
NT units.
Select the number by ADDRESS ADDRESS
pressing the ▲ or ▼ key, MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
and then press the SET key
to confirm the address. ▲
SET 1.DAY TIME ● ○ ○ ○ SET 1 ⇔ Date/Time Setting
Set the date/time of the main SET ⇒P79
unit.
DAY TIME
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
▲
SET 2.SUPPRESS ● ○ ○ ○ SET 2 ⇔
0.9ppm
Set the suppression value. SET
Select the number by
pressing the ▲ or ▼ key, SUPPRESS SUPPRESS
and then press the SET key MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
to confirm the value.
▲
SET 3. SUP TYPE ● ○ ○ ○ SET 3 ⇔
CUT
Set the suppression system. SET
Select either CUT or SLOPE,
and then press the SET key SUP TYPE SUP TYPE
to confirm the selection. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
When CUT is selected, the ▲↓↑▼
display will jump up to the
gas reading as soon as it
exceeds the suppression ▲↓ ↑▼ SLOPE
value. When SLOPE is
selected, the display will
SUP TYPE
ramp up to the gas reading MAINTENANCE
once it exceeds the
suppression value.
SET 4. TEST RLY ● ○ ○ ○ SET 4 ⇔

OFF
Set the contact activation for SET
an alarm test.
Select either ON or OFF, and TEST RLY TEST RLY
then press the SET key to MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
confirm the selection. ▲↓↑▼
When ON is selected, the
contact can be activated
even during an alarm test. ▲↓ ↑▼ ON
TEST RLY
MAINTENANCE
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SET 5.TEST4-20 ● ○ ○ ○ SET 5 ⇔
ON
Set the external output for an SET
alarm test.
Select either ON or OFF, and TEST4-20 TEST4-20
output follows the reading
even during an alarm test. OFF
When OFF is selected, the
output is what it was right
TEST4-20
↓ ↑▼
before entering alarm test MAINTENANCE
mode. ▲
* When 4 - 20 mA is selected
in SET 15, the 4-20 mA
output is generated during an
alarm test regardless of this
TEST4-20 setting.
SET 6.RLY PTRN ● ○ ○ ○ SET 6 ⇔ Energized/De-

Select either energized/de- SET Energized Contact
energized for the contact. Setting
(De-energized by default) RLY PTRN ⇒P81
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
▲
SET 7.ALM TYPE ● ○ ○ ○ SET 7 ⇔
L-LL
Set the alarm type. SET
When the galvanic cell type
(OSU) is installed, you can ALM TYPE ALM TYPE
select either L-LL (both MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
alarms decreasing), L-H ▲↓↑▼
(alarm 1 decreasing, alarm 2
increasing), or H-HH (both
alarms increasing). L-H
ALM TYPE
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼ ▲↓↑▼
H-HH
ALM TYPE
MAINTENANCE
SET 8.ALM PTRN ● ○ ○ ○ SET 8

This is a setting screen of the
gas alarm activation. Do not
change the setting when the ALM PTRN
detector is used in a normal MAINTENANCE
↓ ↑▼
way, because it determines
how the detector functions. ▲
(Auto-reset setting: "nL" by
default)
SET 9.AL LIMIT ● ○ ○ ○ SET 9

alarm value limiter. Do not
change the setting when the AL LIMIT
↓ ↑▼
way.
(ON by default) ▲
GD-70D - 76 -
SET 10. FLT PTRN ● ○ ○ ○ SET 10
fault alarm activation. Do not
change the setting when the FLT PTRN
way, because it determines
how the detector functions.
(Auto-reset setting: "nL" by
default)
▲↓ ↑▼
SET 11.AT FLOW ● ○ ○ ○ SET 11 ⇔
ON
Set the flow rate auto- SET
adjustment.
Select either ON or OFF, and AT FLOW AT FLOW
flow rate auto-adjustment is
activated. OFF
▲↓ ↑▼ AT FLOW
MAINTENANCE
SET 12. ZERO F ● ○ ○ ○ SET 12 ⇔

ON
Set the zero follower when SET
the electrochemical type
(ESU), pyrolysis-particle type ZERO F ZERO F
(SSU), new ceramic type MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
(NCU), or NDIR type (IRU) ▲↓↑▼
sensor is installed.
Select either ON or OFF, and
then press the SET key to OFF
confirm the selection.
ZERO F
↓ ↑▼
zero follower function is ▲ MAINTENANCE
activated.
* When SSU is installed, you
must select ON.
SET 13.ZERO 24F ● ○ ○ ○ SET 13

This is a supplemental
setting screen for the above
zero follower function. (A ZERO 24F
setting to determine whether MAINTENANCE
the first-24-hour zero follower
will be performed after the
↓ ↑▼
power is turned on.)
Do not change the setting ▲
when the detector is used in
a normal way.
(ON by default)
SET 14.S ASSIST ● ○ ○ ○ SET 14 ⇔

ON
Set the sensitivity correction SET
when the electrochemical
type (ESU) is installed. S ASSIST S ASSIST
Select either ON or OFF, and MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
then press the SET key to ▲↓↑▼
confirm the selection.
↓ ↑▼ OFF
sensitivity correction function ▲
is activated.
S ASSIST
MAINTENANCE
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SET 15. MNT OUT ● ○ ○ ○ SET 15 ⇔
2.5mA
Set the external output for SET
Maintenance Mode.
Select either 2.5 mA, 4.0 MNT OUT MNT OUT
mA, HOLD (previous value), MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
or 4 - 20 mA (tracks display ▲↓↑▼
value), and then press the
SET key to confirm the
selection. 4.0mA
MNT OUT
MAINTENANCE
▲↓↑▼
▲↓ ↑▼ HOLD
MNT OUT
MAINTENANCE
▲↓↑▼
4-20mA
MNT OUT
MAINTENANCE
SET 16.MA 4-20 ● ○ ○ ○ SET 16 ⇔

100%
Adjust the external output (4 - SET
20 mA).
Adjust the output (%) by MA 4-20 4MA ADJ
pressing the ▲ or ▼ key, MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
and then press the SET key
↓
to confirm the value.
(It must be adjusted to the
upper unit or the ammeter.) 100%
After adjustment of 4 mA is
completed, perform the
adjustment of 20 mA.
▲↓ ↑▼ 20MA ADJ
MAINTENANCE
(Press the MODE key to exit
menu after entering.)
SET 17.BK LIGHT ● ○ ○ ○ SET 17 ⇔

ON
Set the backlight. SET
Select either ON or SAVE,
and then press the SET key BK LIGHT BK LIGHT
to confirm the selection. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
When ON is selected, the ▲↓↑▼
backlight is on continuously.
↓ ↑▼ SAVE
When SAVE is selected, the
backlight is normally off, but ▲
turns on during an operation
or event.
BK LIGHT
MAINTENANCE
SET 18. ETHERNET ● ○ ○ ○ SET 18

ETHERNET setting. This is
not used for the detector. ETHERNET
MAINTENANCE
▲↓ ↑▼
GD-70D - 78 -
SET 19.PUMP CK ● ○ ○ ○ SET 19 ⇔
ON
Set the pump drive level SET
diagnosis.
Select either ON or OFF, and PUMP CK PUMP CK
message "FLOW" is
OFF
displayed if the flow rate is
sufficient even though the ↓ ↑▼
▲
PUMP CK
pump drive level is low. (A
function to check the MAINTENANCE
conditions for applying
pressure, etc.)
To
SET 0. ADDRESS
9-5 Date/Time Setting "2-10" - "SET 1"

Date/Time Setting
PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
for three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
display.
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-10. SETTING2 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 10
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↓ ↓
SET 1.DAY TIME ● ○ ○ ○ SET 1
Press the SET key.
DAY TIME
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Date/Time Setting Display ● ○ ○ ○ 12:00
Press the SET key.
2009.01.01
MAINTENANCE
↓
Year Setting ● ○ ○ ○ 12:00
Select the number by pressing the ▲ or
▼ key, and then press the SET key to
confirm the value. 2009.01.01
MAINTENANCE
↓
Month Setting ● ○ ○ ○ 12:00
MAINTENANCE
↓
Date Setting ● ○ ○ ○ 12:00
MAINTENANCE
↓
Hour Setting ● ○ ○ ○ 12:00
MAINTENANCE
↓
Minute Setting ● ○ ○ ○ 12:00
MAINTENANCE
↓
Return to
SET 1.DAY TIME
* In the Date/Time Setting mode, press the MODE key to cancel the changes and go back to the previous
setting.
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9-6 Energized/De-Energized Contact Setting "2-10" -
"SET 6"
PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
three seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
units, the Maintenance MAINTENANCE
Mode screen is item 1-9.)
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
SET key.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Then press and hold the
SET key again for three
● ○ ○ ○ ----
seconds.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
The first item in
Maintenance Mode will
display. GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-10. SETTING2 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 10
SETTING2
↓ ↓
SET 6. RLY PTRN ● ○ ○ ○ SET 6
RLY PTRN screen displays.
RLY PTRN
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Press the SET key.
RLY PTRN
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
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First Alarm Contact ● ○ ○ ○ nd ⇔
nE
Setting ▲/▼
Select either nd(De-
Energized)/nE(Energized),
AL1 RLY AL1 RLY
to confirm the selection.
skip this menu.)
Factory setting is nd.
↓ ↓
Second Alarm Contact ● ○ ○ ○ nd ⇔
nE
Setting ▲/▼
Select either nd (De-
Energized)/nE (Energized),
AL2 RLY AL2 RLY
skip this menu.)
↓ ↓
Fault Alarm Contact ● ○ ○ ○ nd ⇔
nE
Setting ▲/▼
Select either nd (De-
Energized)/nE (Energized),
FLT RLY FLT RLY
skip this menu.)
↓
Return to
SET 6. RLY
PTRN
NOTE
When De-energized (nd) is selected, the relay is energized and activated during an alarm condition (de-
energized during normal operation).
• When the alarm contacts are configured as normally open, the contacts are open during normal
operation and closed during an alarm condition.
• When the alarm contacts are configured as normally closed, the contacts are closed during normal
operation and open during an alarm condition.
When Energized (nE) is selected, the relay is energized during normal operation (de-energized during an
alarm condition).
• When the alarm contacts are configured as normally open, the contacts are closed during normal
operation and open during an alarm condition. They close if the power is turned OFF.
• When the alarm contacts are configured as normally closed, the contacts are open during normal
operation and closed during an alarm condition.
GD-70D - 82 -
9-7 ETHERNET Setting "2-10" - "SET 18"
<ETHERNET Setting>
PW A1 A2 F LCD
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
three seconds.
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
units, the Maintenance MAINTENANCE
Mode screen is item 1-9.)
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
SET key.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Then press and hold the
SET key again for three
● ○ ○ ○ ----
seconds.
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
The first item in
Maintenance Mode will
display. GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-10. SETTING2 ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 10
SETTING2
↓ ↓
ETHERNET screen
displays.
ETHERNET
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
SET 18. ETHERNET ● ○ ○ ○
Press SET key. SET 18
ETHERNET
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
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MAC Address Check ● ○ ○ ○
There are MAC 00
addresses from MAC1 MAC 1
to MAC6. Select one
using ▲ and ▼ keys MAINTENANCE
↓↑▼
and display them one by
one in the same way. ▲
* MAC addresses are
fixed values unique to (MAC2 -
the unit. MAC6)
▲ ↓↑▼
IP Address Setting ● ○ ○ ○ ⇔
Change the value by 0 SET
255
pressing the ▲ or ▼ IP 1 IP 1
key, and then press the
↓↑▼
value.
▲
There are IP addresses
from IP1 to IP4. Select (IP2 - IP4)
one using ▲ and ▼
keys and set them one
by one in the same way.
▲ ↓↑▼
Subnet Mask Setting ● ○ ○ ○ ⇔
255
pressing the ▲ or ▼ SUB 1 SUB 1
SET key to confirm the MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
↓↑▼
value.
▲
There are subnet masks
from SUB1 to SUB4. (SUB2 -
Select one using ▲ and SUB4)
▼ keys and set them
one by one in the same
way.
▲ ↓↑▼
Default Gateway Setting ● ○ ○ ○ ⇔
255
pressing the ▲ or ▼ DEF 1 DEF 1
↓↑▼
value.
▲
There are default
gateways from DEF1 to (DEF2 - DEF4)
DEF4. Select one using
▲ and ▼ keys and set
them one by one in the
same way.
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↓↑▼
▲
DHCP Setting ● ○ ○ ○ ⇔
Select either ON/OFF, OFF SET
OFF
and then press the SET DHCP DHCP
key to confirm the
selection. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
▲↓↑▼
｜↑
When ON is selected,
an IP address is
automatically obtained ON
｜｜▼ DHCP
from the DHCP server.
In this case, the IP1 to ▲
MAINTENANCE
IP4, SUB1 to SUB4, and
↓｜
DEF1 to DEF4 settings
are disabled.
PLC Mode Setting ● ○ ○ ○ ⇔

5
pressing the ▲ or ▼ PLC MODE
key, and then press the PLC MODE
value.
↓↑▼
▲
PLC Area Setting ● ○ ○ ○ ⇔
15
pressing the ▲ or ▼ PLC AREA
key, and then press the PLC AREA
value.
↓↑▼
▲
Setting Result Record ● ○ ○ ○ →
To record the results of SET
the settings made in the
above, press the SET SAVE SPAN Y/N
key. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
↓↑▼
▲ ↓
MAC Address Press the SET key to
Check record the setting
*** results and return to
SET 18. ETHERNET
***
* In ETHERNET mode, it is necessary to record setting results after all the settings have been selected.
Press the MODE key before completion to undo all the changes that have been made.
NOTE
It takes 10 seconds or more for the address settings to be recorded and for the settings to take effect on
the system. (Particularly for DHCP, the time it takes depends on the environment.) While the settings are
putting into effect, "0" is displayed for all of MAC1 - 6, IP1 - 4, SUB1 - 4 and DEF1 - 4, and none of the
Ethernet functions is available.
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10
Maintenance
This is a critical instrument for incident prevention and safety.
To maintain the performance of the detector and improve its reliability, perform regular maintenance.
NOTE
10-1 Maintenance intervals and items

• Daily maintenance: perform maintenance before beginning to work.
• Monthly maintenance: perform maintenance on the alarm circuit (alarm test) once a month.
• Regular maintenance: perform maintenance once every six months.
Task Description Daily Monthly Biannually

Power supply Verify that the power lamp lights up. ○ ○ ○
check
Concentration Verify that the gas reading is zero (or ○ ○ ○
display check 20.9 vol% for oxygen). If the reading is
not zero (or 20.9 vol%), perform a zero
adjustment.
Flow rate See the flow rate indicator to check for ○ ○ ○
check abnormalities.
Filter check Check the dust filter for dust or clogging. ○ ○ ○
Alarm test Inspect the alarm circuit by using the ○ ○
alarm test function.
Span Perform a span adjustment using ○
adjustment calibration gas.
Gas alarm Check alarm operation using calibration ○
check gas.
10-2 Calibration Overview

Calibration instructions depend on the GD-70D you are calibrating. The table below will tell you what
calibration instructions to use based on your GD-70D’s detection gas and range.
Detection Gas Range Calibration Instructions
AsH3 (Arsine) 0 - 0.20 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
B2H6 (Diborane) 0 - 0.30 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
BCl3 (Boron trichloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Gas Bag (Calibrating with HCl) on page 99
GD-70D - 86 -
Br2 (Bromine) 0 - 1.00 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
BTBAS (Bis[tertiary-butyl- 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
amino]silane) page 93
C2H2 (Acetylene) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
C2H2Cl2 (Dichloroethene) 0 - 600 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
C2H4 (Ethylene) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
C2H5OH (Ethanol) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
C3H6 (Propylene) 0 - 5,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
C3H8 (Propane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
0 - 5,000 ppm
0 - 100% LEL Calibrating with on page 90
C4F6 (Hexafluorabutadiene) 0 - 200 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
C4H10 (Isobutane) 0 - 100 %LEL Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
C6H14 (Hexane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with on page 90
CH2Cl2 (Dichloromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
CH3CN (Acetonitrile) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
CH3COOH (Acetic acid) 0 - 30.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
CH3NH2 (Methylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
CH3OH (Methanol) 0 - 1,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
0 - 2,000 ppm
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 100 %LEL Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
0 - 2% vol Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
0 - 2000 ppm
0 - 5000 ppm
CH6Si (Methyl silane) 0 - 20.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
Cl2 (Chlorine) 0 - 3.00 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
ClF3 (Chlorine trifluoride) 0 - 0.60 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
CO (Carbon monoxide) 0 - 75.0 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
0 - 150 ppm
0 - 300 ppm
COS (Carbonyl sulfide) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
0 - 90.0 ppm Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit on page 107
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COF2 (Cobalt difluorine) 0 - 6.00 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
DEA (Diethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
DMA (Dimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
F2 (Fluorine) 0 - 1.00 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
0 - 3.00 ppm page 93
GeH4 (Germane) 0 - 0.80 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 100 %LEL Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
0 - 2.00 %volume Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
0 - 500 ppm
0 - 1,000 ppm
0 - 2,000 ppm
0 - 4,000 ppm
H2Cl2Si (Dichlorosilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Gas Bag (Calibrating with HCl) on page 99
H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide) 0 - 3.00 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
H2S (Hydrogen sulfide) 0 - 1.00 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
0 - 30.0 ppm
H2Se (Hydrogen selenide) 0 - 0.20 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
H9NSi3 (Trisilylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
HBR (Hydrogen bromide) 0 - 6.00 ppm Calibrating with a Gas Bag (Calibrating with HCl) on page 99
0 - 9.00 ppm
HCl (Hydrogen chloride) 0 - 6.00 ppm Calibrating with a Gas Bag (Calibrating with HCl) on page 99
0 - 15.0 ppm
HCN (Hydrogen cyanide) 0.9 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
HCOOH (Formic acid) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
HF (Hydrogen fluoride) 0.4 - 3.00 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
0.4 - 9.00 ppm page 93
HNO3 (Nitric acid) 0 - 20.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
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IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
0 - 100 %LEL Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
N2O (Nitrous oxide) 0 - 500 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
N2H4 (Hydrazine) 0 - 5.00 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
NF3 (Nitrogen trifluoride) 0 - 30.0 ppm Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit on page 107
NH3 (Ammonia) 0 - 75.0 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
NO (Nitric oxide) 0 - 100 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) 0 - 9.00 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
0 - 15.0 ppm
O2 (Oxygen) 0 - 5.00% Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
0 - 25.0% Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
O3 (Ozone) 0 - 0.60 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
0 - 1.00 ppm page 93
PH3 (Phosphine) 0 - 1.00 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
R32 (Difluoromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
0 - 5,000 ppm
0 - 9,000 ppm
R41 (Fluoromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors) on page 103
TEOS (Tetraethyl orthosilicate) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit on page 107
TMA (Trimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
TMB (Trimethoxy borane) 0 - 1000 ppm Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit on page 107
TMS (Tetramethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit on page 107
TRIMS (Trimethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit on page 107
Si2H6 (Disilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with Factors) on
page 93
SiCl4 (Silicon tetrachloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Gas Bag (Calibrating with HCl) on page 99
SiH4 (Silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
SO2 (Sulphur dioxide) 0 - 6.00 ppm Calibrating with a Demand Flow Regulator on page 90
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10-3 Calibrating with the Target Gas
The calibration instructions in this section apply ONLY to the sensors listed in the table below. If your
sensor is not listed in the table below, you will need to follow the instructions outlined in one of the other
calibration sections. The warm up times listed are the minimum times between powering up a GD-70D and
calibrating that GD-70D.
Detection Gas Range Calibration Gas/Concentration Warm Up Time
After Power-Up
C3H8 (Propane) 0 - 100 %LEL Propane: 50% LEL 2 hours
C4H10 (Isobutane) 0 - 100 %LEL Isobutane: 50% LEL 2 hours
C6H14 (Hexane) 0 - 100 %LEL Hexane: 50% LEL 2 hours
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 100 %LEL Methane: 50% LEL 2 hours
Cl2 (Chlorine) 0 - 3.00 ppm Chlorine: 2 ppm 3 hours
CO (Carbon monoxide) 0 - 75.0 ppm Carbon monoxide: 50 ppm 3 hours
0 - 150 ppm Carbon monoxide: 100 ppm 3 hours
0 - 300 ppm Carbon monoxide: 200 ppm 3 hours
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 100 %LEL Hydrogen (H2): 50% LEL 2 hours
H2S (Hydrogen sulfide) 0 - 1.00 ppm Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): 1 ppm 3 hours
0 - 30.0 ppm Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): 15 ppm 3 hours
HCN (Hydrogen cyanide) 0.9 - 15.0 ppm Hydrogen cyanide (HCN): 10 ppm 3 hours
N2O (Nitrous oxide) 0 - 500 ppm Nitrous oxide (NO): 250 ppm 1 hour
NH3 (Ammonia) 0 - 75.0 ppm Ammonia (NH3): 50 ppm 3 hours
NO (Nitric oxide) 0 - 100 ppm Nitric oxide (NO): 25 ppm 3 hours
NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) 0 - 9.00 ppm Nitrogen dioxide (NO2): 5 ppm 6 hours
0 - 15.0 ppm Nitrogen dioxide (NO2): 10 ppm 6 hours
O2 (Oxygen) 0 - 5.00% Oxygen (O2): 2% for span 10 minutes
Nitrogen (N2): 100% for zero
0 - 25.0% Fresh air for span 3 hours
Nitrogen (N2): 100% for zero
PH3 (Phosphine) 0 - 1.00 ppm Phosphine (PH3): 0.5 ppm 6 hours
SiH4 (Silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Silane (SiH4): 5 ppm 6 hours
SO2 (Sulphur dioxide) 0 - 6.00 ppm Sulphur dioxide (SO2): 5 ppm 3 hours
Calibration Equipment
• Demand flow regulator (RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you dedicate one regulator each
for Cl2 and H2S and that you not use that regulator for any other gas)
• Calibration tubing
• Calibration cylinder of appropriate concentration
Preparing for Calibration
GAS IN Fitting
Remove the dust filter and the sample line from the GAS IN fitting’s tubing stub.
Regulator
Screw the demand flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder.
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Accessing Maintenance Mode
From Detection Mode, press and hold the MODE key for three seconds. 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE
Press the ▲ key until the Maintenance Mode screen displays. (For GD- 1- 8
70D-EA units, the Maintenance Mode screen is item 1-9.) M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode
In "1-8.M MODE", press the SET key. 1- 8
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Then press and hold the SET key again for three seconds.
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M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST
The first item in Maintenance Mode will display. 2- 0
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
Performing a Zero Adjustment

2-1. ZERO
Press the ▲ key until the ZERO screen 2- 1
displays. ZERO
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
↓
Current Concentration Value Display
Press the SET key to perform the zero 1.1ppm
adjustment. ZERO SET
MAINTENANCE
↓
Zero Adjustment Completed
The instrument will indicate whether the zero 0.0ppm 0.0ppm
adjustment passed (OK) or failed (NG) and ZERO OK OR ZERO NG
will return to 2-1.ZERO automatically.
↓ ↓
Return to 2-1.ZERO Return to 2-1.ZERO
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Performing a Span Adjustment
2-2. SPAN
Press the ▲ key until the SPAN screen 2- 2
displays. SPAN
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
Connect Gas
Use the calibration tubing to connect the
demand flow regulator to the tubing stub on
the GAS IN fitting. Gas will begin to flow.
Allow gas to flow for 2 minutes.
↓ ↓
Accept Reading
Press the SET key when the reading has 2.0ppm
stabilized. SPAN GAS
* The reading must be above 10% of the full
MAINTENANCE
scale value in order to continue.
CAUTION
Do not press the SET key before the reading is stabilized.
Disconnect Gas
Disconnect the calibration tubing from the
tubing stub on the GAS IN fitting.
↓ ↓
Span Adjustment
Using the ▲ or ▼ keys, adjust the reading to 8.0ppm
match the concentration listed on your SPAN VAL
calibration cylinder.
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
↓ ↓
Span Adjustment Completed
The instrument will indicate whether the span 8.0ppm 8.0ppm
adjustment passed (OK) or failed (NG). SPAN OK OR SPAN NG
↓ ↓ ↓
Return to 2-2.SPAN
Save Adjustment
To save the adjustment result, press the SET 8.0ppm
key. SPAN Y/N
(Press the MODE key to cancel this menu.)
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Adjustment Completed
After the span has been recorded, the 8.0ppm
instrument will return to 2-2.SPAN
automatically.
SPAN END
MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION
↓
Return to 2-2.SPAN
Exhaust gas must be collected
in the exhaust bag or discharged
through the exhaust line.
Returning to Detection Mode

Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe place.
Reconnect the dust filter and inlet line to the GAS IN fitting.
Press and hold the MODE key to return to Detection Mode.
10-4 Calibrating with a Surrogate Gas (Sensors with

Factors)

After Power-Up
AsH3 (Arsine) 0 - 0.20 ppm Phosphine (PH3): 0.5 ppm** 24 hours
B2H6 (Diborane) 0 - 0.30 ppm Phosphine (PH3): 0.5 ppm** 24 hours
Br2 (Bromine) 0 - 1.00 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm** 3 hours
BTBAS (Bis[tertiary-butyl- 0 - 15.0 ppm Ammonia (NH3): 5 ppm* 6 hours
amino]silane)
CH3COOH (Acetic acid) 0 - 30.0 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm** 3 hours
CH3NH2 (Methylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Ammonia (NH3): 5 ppm** 6 hours
CH6Si (Methylsilane) 0 - 20.0 ppm Silane (SiH4): 5 ppm* 3 hours
ClF3 (Chlorine trifluoride) 0 - 0.60 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm* 3 hours
COF2 (Cobalt difluorine) 0 - 6.00 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm** 3 hours
DEA (Diethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Ammonia (NH3): 5 ppm** 24 hours
DMA (Dimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Ammonia (NH3): 5 ppm** 6 hours
F2 (Fluorine) 0 - 3.00 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm or 5 ppm*** 3 hours
0 - 1.00 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm** 3 hours
GeH4 (Germane) 0 - 0.80 ppm Silane (SiH4): 5 ppm** 3 hours
H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide) 0 - 3.00 ppm Phosphine (PH3): 0.5 ppm * 3 hours
H2Se (Hydrogen selenide) 0 - 0.20 ppm Phosphine (PH3): 0.5 ppm** 24 hours
H9NSi3 (Trisilylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Silane (SiH4): 30 ppm* 3 hours
HCOOH (Formic acid) 0 - 15.0 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm* 3 hours
HF (Hydrogen fluoride) 0.4 - 9.00 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm or 5 ppm*** 3 hours
HNO3 (Nitric acid) 0 - 20.0 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm or 5 ppm*** 3 hours
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After Power-Up
IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) 0 - 100 %LEL Isobutane (C4H10): 50% LEL* 2 hours
(SET GD-70D TO 60% LEL)
N2H4 (Hydrazine) 0 - 5.00 ppm Nitrous oxide (NO): 10 ppm* 6 hours
O3 (Ozone) 0 - 0.60 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm** 3 hours
0 - 1.00 ppm Chlorine (Cl2): 2 ppm** 3 hours
Si2H6 (Disilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Silane (SiH4): 5 ppm or 30 ppm*** 3 hours
TMA (Trimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm Ammonia (NH3): 5 ppm** 6 hours
* No dilution needed.
** Gas may or may not need dilution depending on the sensor’s factor. The calibration gas multiplied
by the factor should be as close to 50% of full scale as possible.
*** Use one of the two gases listed, depending on sensor’s factor. The calibration gas multiplied by the
factor should be as close to 50% of full scale as possible.
Discussion for **
Gases with a ** next to them in the table above may or may not need to be diluted before being used to
calibrate the GD-70D. In order to figure out if you need to dilute the gas, multiply the gas concentration
listed on your calibration cylinder by the factor listed on the sensor unit at the GD-70D. The result should
be something between 10% and 100% of full scale for the sensor. A value closest to 50% of full scale is
ideal but if you can get somewhere between 10% and 100% of full scale without diluting, that is also fine.
Discussion for ***

For gases with a *** next to them in the table above, different concentrations of calibration gas need to be
used depending on the factor listed on the sensor unit. The goal is to have the calibration gas multiplied by
the factor be as close to 50% of full scale as possible. It is not necessary to dilute these gases to achieve
that goal. The concentration listed on the calibration cylinder multiplied by the factor listed on the sensor
should be as close to 50% of full scale as possible but any value between 10% and 100% of full scale can
be used to calibrate.
Calibration Equipment for Gases Needing Dilution

• 0.5 LPM fixed flow regulator (RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you dedicate one regulator
each for Cl2 and that you not use that regulator for any other gas)
• Tedlar gas collection bag with hose and hose clamp
• Calibration cylinder
• 100% nitrogen (N2) cylinder
• Stopwatch or other timing device
Calibration Equipment for Gases Not Needing Dilution

• Demand flow regulator
Preparing for Calibration – Gases Needing Dilution

Determining Needed Calibration Gas Concentration
Before performing a calibration, you must mix your calibration gas in a gas bag. You need to first
determine what final concentration of calibration gas you need.
𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐

× 𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 < 𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑎𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 (1 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑋𝑋 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑁𝑁2)
The final concentration multiplied by the sensor’s factor must be between 10% and 100% of full scale.
Ideally, the final concentration multiplied by the sensor’s factor should be as close to 50% of full scale as
possible, but something different is acceptable as long as it’s higher than 10% of full scale and less than
100% of full scale. For example, a gas bag full of 0.1 ppm PH3 multiplied by a factor of 1.7 is 0.17 ppm
which is below the full scale value of 0.20 ppm for AsH3 or H2Se.
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Phosphine does not come in cylinders of 0.1 ppm concentration so you need to determine how much to
dilute the cylinder that you have. For example, a cylinder of 0.5 ppm PH3 diluted 1 part gas to 4 parts
nitrogen (5 parts total) would give you 0.1 ppm PH3:
0.5 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃3

× 1.7 = 0.17 𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰 𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢 < 0.20 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝
5
But if you had a higher concentration of PH3 in your calibration cylinder or if your sensor’s factor is higher
than 1.7, you would need to increase the dilution.

× 1.7 = 0.34 𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰 𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢 𝐧𝐧𝐧𝐧𝐧𝐧 < 0.20 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝
5
Changing the dilution to 1 part gas to 8 parts nitrogen (9 parts total):

× 1.7 = 0.19 𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰𝐰 𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢 < 0.20 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝
9
Determining How to Fill Gas Bag

After determining the required dilution, you will need to determine how to fill your gas bag (ie. how long to
let each cylinder flow). The GD-70D will need approximately 1 liter of gas for a 2 minute calibration. The
fixed flow regulator used to fill the gas bag flows at 0.5 LPM.
The table below provides suggestions for gas flow times based on level of dilution needed. The times listed
assume you have a 2 liter gas bag and will provide between 1 and 1.5 liters of gas which is enough to
calibrate one detector head. If you want to mix a gas once and calibrate multiple detector heads with it, you
will need a bag larger than 2 liters and you will need to increase the times listed below.
Table 1: Gas Flow Times for Gas Bag Dilution
Total Parts in Gas Bag Gas Flow Time Nitrogen Flow Time
(from discussion in previous section)
2 (1 part gas, 1 part N2) 1 minute 1 minute
3 (1 part gas, 2 parts N2) 1 minute 2 minutes
4 (1 part gas, 3 parts N2) 45 seconds 2 minutes 15 seconds
5 (1 part gas, 4 parts N2) 30 seconds 2 minutes
6 (1 part gas, 5 parts N2) 20 seconds 1 minute 40 seconds
Filling the Gas Bag

1. If not already installed, install the hose and hose clamp on the gas bag.
2. Open the hose clamp on the gas bag.
3. Be sure the gas bag is completely empty.
4. Connect the tubing on the gas bag to the fixed flow regulator’s hose barb fitting. Be sure the regulator’s
knob is in the closed position.
5. Screw the fixed flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder.
6. Turn the regulator’s knob counterclockwise. Allow the gas to flow for the appropriate amount of time
based on your dilution needs. See Table 1 above.
7. Turn the regulator’s knob clockwise to close it.
8. Clamp down on the hose clamp to prevent the release of gas from the gas bag.
9. Remove the gas bag from the regulator.
10. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder and screw it onto a 100% N2 cylinder.
11. Connect the gas bag tubing to the regulator’s hose barb fitting.
13. Turn the regulator’s knob counterclockwise. Allow the gas to flow for the appropriate amount of time
based on your dilution needs. See Table 1 above.
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17. Unscrew the regulator from the 100% N2 cylinder.
18. Continue to Entering Calibration Mode below.
Preparing for Calibration – Gases Not Needing Dilution

Regulator
Entering Calibration Mode

GAS IN Fitting

SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
2-1. ZERO
displays. ZERO
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
↓
MAINTENANCE
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↓ ↓

2-2. SPAN
displays. SPAN
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
Connect Gas
Open the hose clamp on the gas bag and
immediately connect the tubing to the tubing
stub on the GAS IN fitting
OR
the GAS IN fitting.
↓ ↓
Accept Reading
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Disconnect Gas
Close the gas bag’s hose clamp and
immediately remove the gas bag from the
tubing stub on the GD-70D’s GAS IN fitting.
OR
↓ ↓
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Span Adjustment
match the concentration in the gas bag SPAN VAL
multiplied by the conversion factor on the
MAINTENANCE
sensor OR to the value listed in the table at
the beginning of this section.
For example, a gas bag of 0.1 ppm PH3

multiplied by a conversion factor of 1.7 is 0.17
ppm AsH3 or H2Se.
Press the SET key.
↓ ↓
↓ ↓ ↓
Return to 2-2.SPAN
Save Adjustment
key. SPAN Y/N
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
instrument will return to 2-2.SPAN SPAN END
automatically.
MAINTENANCE
↓
Return to 2-2.SPAN
CAUTION

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10-5 Calibrating with a Gas Bag (Calibrating with HCl)

After Power-Up
BCl3 (Boron trichloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm Hydrogen chloride (HCl): 5 ppm 6 hours
H2Cl2Si (Dichlorosilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Hydrogen chloride (HCl): 5 ppm 6 hours
HBr (Hydrogen bromide) 0 - 6.00 ppm Hydrogen chloride (HCl): 5 ppm* 24 hours
0 - 9.00 ppm Hydrogen chloride (HCl): 5 ppm* 24 hours
HCl (Hydrogen chloride) 0 - 6.00 ppm Hydrogen chloride (HCl): 5 ppm 6 hours
0 - 15.0 ppm Hydrogen chloride (HCl): 5 ppm 6 hours
SiCl4 (Silicon tetrachloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm Hydrogen chloride (HCl): 5 ppm 6 hours
* May or may not need dilution. In order to figure out if you need to dilute the gas, multiply the gas
concentration listed on your calibration cylinder by the factor listed on the sensor unit at the GD-70D.
The result should be something between 10% and 100% of full scale for the sensor. A value closest to
50% of full scale is ideal but if you can get somewhere between 10% and 100% of full scale without
diluting, that is also fine.
Calibration Equipment – No Dilution Needed

• 6 LPM fixed flow regulator (RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you dedicate one regulator for
use with HCl and that you not use that regulator for any other gas)
• Gas bag with tubing and a hose clamp
Calibration Equipment – 1:1 Dilution Needed

• 6 LPM fixed flow regulator (RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you dedicate one regulator for:
use with HCl and that you not use that regulator for any other gas)
• Gas bag with tubing and a hose clamp
• 100% N2 cylinder
Preparing for Calibration – No Dilution Needed

Filling the Gas Bag
RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends screwing a nitrogen calibration cylinder onto the fixed flow regulator
and purging the regulator for 30 seconds before starting the calibration process.
4. Connect the tubing on the gas bag to the fixed flow regulator’s hose barb fitting. Be sure the regulator’s
knob is in the closed position.
6. Turn the regulator’s knob counterclockwise.
7. Allow the gas to flow until the gas bag is about half full.
9. Close the hose clamp.
10. Disconnect the gas bag from the regulator.
11. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.
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Preparing for Calibration – 1:1 Dilution Needed
Filling the Gas Bag

RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends screwing a nitrogen calibration cylinder onto the fixed flow regulator
and purging the regulator for 30 seconds before starting the calibration process.
4. Connect the tubing on the gas bag to the 6LPM fixed flow regulator’s hose barb fitting. Be sure the
regulator’s knob is in the closed position.
6. Turn the regulator’s knob counterclockwise. Allow the gas to flow for 7 seconds.
10. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder and screw it onto a 100% N2 cylinder.
11. Connect the gas bag tubing to the regulator’s hose barb fitting.
13. Turn the regulator’s knob counterclockwise. Allow the gas to flow for 7 seconds.
17. Unscrew the regulator from the 100% N2 cylinder.
18. The gas concentration in the gas bag is half of what is listed on the HCl calibration cylinder.
Entering Calibration Mode
GAS IN Fitting
Remove the dust filter and the sample line from the GAS IN fitting’s tubing
stub.

(For GD-70D-EA units, the Maintenance Mode screen is item 1-9.)
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE
Press the ▲ key until the Maintenance Mode screen displays. 1- 8
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
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2-0.GAS TEST
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
2-1. ZERO
displays. ZERO
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
↓
MAINTENANCE
↓
↓ ↓

2-2. SPAN
displays. SPAN
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
Connect Gas
Open the hose clamp on the gas bag and
immediately connect the tubing to the tubing
stub on the GAS IN fitting
OR
the GAS IN fitting.
↓ ↓
Accept Reading
scale value in order to continue. MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
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Disconnect Gas
Close the gas bag’s hose clamp and
immediately remove the gas bag from the
tubing stub on the GD-70D’s GAS IN fitting.
OR
↓ ↓
Span Adjustment
match the concentration in your gas bag. If SPAN VAL
you diluted your gas, the concentration is half
MAINTENANCE
of what is listed on the calibration cylinder.
Press the SET key.
↓ ↓
↓ ↓ ↓
Return to 2-2.SPAN
Save Adjustment
key. SPAN Y/N
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
automatically.
SPAN END
MAINTENANCE
↓
CAUTION Return to 2-2.SPAN


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10-6 Calibrating with a Humidifier (MOS Sensors)
calibration sections.
The dry gas from a gas cylinder must be humidified for the MOS sensor to respond properly. Failure to
humidify gas from a cylinder will result in an artificially low response and an inaccurate calibration.
Detection Gas Range Calibration Gas/ GD-70D Setting

Concentration
C2H2 (Acetylene) 0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 500 ppm 1000 ppm
C2H2Cl2 (Dichloroethene) 0 - 600 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 4000 ppm 350 ppm
C2H4 (Ethylene) 0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 1000 ppm 1000 ppm
C2H5OH (Ethanol) 0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 1000 ppm 500 ppm
C3H6 (Propylene) 0 - 5,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 4000 ppm 1000 ppm
C3H8 (Propane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Propane (C3H8): 1000 ppm 1000 ppm
0 - 5,000 ppm Propane (C3H8): 2100 ppm 2100 ppm
C4F6 (Hexafluorabutadiene) 0 - 200 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 100 ppm 130 ppm
CH2Cl2 (Dichloromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Isobutane (C4H10): 3600 ppm 1000 ppm
CH3CN (Acetonitrile) 0 - 2,000 ppm Isobutane (C4H10): 1800 ppm 1000 ppm
CH3OH (Methanol) 0 - 1,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 1000 ppm 800 ppm
0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 1000 ppm 800 ppm
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 2% vol Methane (CH4): 5000 ppm (0.5% vol) 0.5% vol
0 - 2,000 ppm Methane (CH4): 1000 ppm 1000 ppm
0 - 5,000 ppm Methane (CH4): 5% LEL (2500 ppm) 2500 ppm
COS (Carbonyl sulfide) 0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 5000 ppm 450 ppm
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 2.00% vol Hydrogen (H2): 1.20% vol 1.20% vol
0 - 500 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 200 ppm 200 ppm
IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) 0 - 2,000 ppm Isopropyl alcohol (IPA): 1000 ppm IPA 1000 ppm
R32 (Difluoromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 250 ppm 1000 ppm
R41 (Fluoromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrogen (H2): 500 ppm 900 ppm
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The warm up time for the MOS sensors depends on how long the sensor was off of power. Sensors are
shipped off of power. The warm up times listed are the minimum times between powering up a GD-70D
and calibrating that GD-70D.
Sensor’s Total Warm Up Time After Power-Up

Unpowered Time Before Hydrogen All Other
Startup Sensors Sensors
1 - 10 min 10 min 2 hours
10 minutes - 1 hour 30 min 2 hours
1 - 24 hours 1 hour 4 hours
1 - 3 days 4 hours 24 hours
3 - 10 days 2 days or more
10 – 30 days 7 days or more
1 - 3 months 14 days or more
More than 3 months 1 month or more
• Demand flow regulator (RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you do not use a demand flow
regulator that has previously been used for Cl2 or H2S to calibrate a MOS sensor)
• 6” humidifier tube
GAS IN Fitting
Regulator

(For GD-70D-EA units, the Maintenance Mode screen is item 1-9.)
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE
Press the ▲ key until the Maintenance Mode screen displays. 1- 8
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
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↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE

2-1. ZERO
displays. ZERO
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
↓
MAINTENANCE
↓
↓ ↓

2-2. SPAN
displays. SPAN
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
Connect Gas
Use the humidifier to connect the calibration
cylinder to the GAS IN fitting. Hold the
humidifier assembly by the clear tubes at the
ends when installing or removing the
humidifier to avoid damaging the humidifier.
Do not hold the humidifier tube itself.
↓ ↓
Accept Reading
scale value in order to continue. MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
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Disconnect Gas
Disconnect the humidifier from the tubing
stub on the GAS IN fitting. Hold the humidifier
assembly by the clear tubes at the ends when
installing or removing the humidifier to avoid
damaging the humidifier. Do not hold the
humidifier tube itself.
↓ ↓
Span Adjustment
match the concentration shown in the “GD- SPAN VAL
70D” column in the table at the beginning of
MAINTENANCE
this section.
Press the SET key.
↓ ↓
↓ ↓ ↓
Return to 2-2.SPAN
Save Adjustment
key. SPAN Y/N
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
automatically.
SPAN END
MAINTENANCE
↓


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10-7 Calibrating a Pyrolyzer Unit
Detection Gas Range Calibration Gas/ GD-70D Warm Up Time

Concentration Setting After Power-Up
COS (Carbonyl sulfide) 0 - 90.0 ppm Carbonyl sulfide 40 ppm 24 hours
(COS): 40 ppm
NF3 (Nitrogen trifluoride) 0 - 30.0 ppm Nitrogen trifluoride 15 ppm 6 hours
(NF3): 15 ppm
TEOS (Tetraethyl orthosilicate) 0 - 15.0 ppm Silane (SiH4): 15 ppm 10 ppm 2 hours
TMB (Trimethoxy borane) 0 - 1000 ppm Silane (SiH4): 15 ppm 1000 ppm 2 hours
TMS (Tetramethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Silane (SiH4): 15 ppm 15 ppm 2 hours
TRIMS (Trimethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm Silane (SiH4): 15 ppm 15 ppm 2 hours
• Demand flow regulator (RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you do not use a demand flow
regulator that has previously been used for Cl2 or H2S to calibrate a pyrolyzer unit)
GAS IN Fitting
Remove the dust filter and the sample line from the pyrolyzer’s GAS IN fitting’s tubing stub.
Regulator

SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
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----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE

2-1. ZERO
displays. ZERO
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
↓
MAINTENANCE
↓
↓ ↓

2-2. SPAN
displays. SPAN
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
Connect Gas
the GAS IN fitting of the pyrolyzer. Gas will
begin to flow. Do not connect the calibration
tubing to the inlet of the GD-70D. Calibration
gas must flow through the pyrolyzer in order
to get an accurate calibraton.
↓ ↓
GD-70D - 108 -
Accept Reading
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Disconnect Gas
tubing stub on the pyrolyzer’s GAS IN fitting.
↓ ↓
Span Adjustment
match the concentration shown in the “GD- SPAN VAL
70D” column in the table at the beginning of
this section. MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key.
↓ ↓
↓ ↓ ↓
Return to 2-2.SPAN
Save Adjustment
key. SPAN Y/N
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
instrument will return to 2-2.SPAN SPAN END
automatically.
MAINTENANCE
↓


Reconnect the dust filter and inlet line to the GAS IN fitting on the pyrolyzer.
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10-8 Flow Rate Adjustments
<Flow Rate Manual Adjustment "2-6">
The 2-6 FLOW menu item allows the user to manually increase or decrease the flow. The flow rate of the
detector is normally automatically adjusted to 0.5 L/min. In order to perform a manual adjustment, you
must first turn off the auto-adjustment function (found in Maintenance Mode item 2-10 SET-11).
PW A1 A2 F LCD
From Detection Mode, press and hold the
● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
Mode screen displays. M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Then press and hold the SET key again for
three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
display.
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-6. FLOW ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 6
Press the ▲ key until the FLOW screen
displays. FLOW
↓ ↓
Flow Rate Adjustment ● ○ ○ ○ 50 %
Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the flow rate
to 0.5 L/min.
0.50 L/M
GD-70D - 110 -
<Flow Rate Default Set "2-5">
Regardless of whether the flow rate is manually or automatically set, when the reading on the flow rate
indicator is incorrect (due to aging degradation, improper flow rate default set, or other reasons), it must be
set to provide the right flow rate.
To set the Flow Rate Indicator, prepare and connect a flow meter (which indicates 0.5 L/min precisely),
and perform the default set with the flow meter while it is indicating 0.5 L/min.
PW A1 A2 F LCD
From Detection Mode, press and hold the

● ○ ○ ○ 0.0ppm
SIH4
↓ ↓
1-8.M MODE ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
Mode screen displays. M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
User Mode ● ○ ○ ○ 1- 8
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
Then press and hold the SET key again for
three seconds.
● ○ ○ ○ ----
M MODE
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-0.GAS TEST ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 0
display.
GAS TEST
MAINTENANCE
↓ ↓
2-5. SPAN ● ○ ○ ○ 2- 5
Press the ▲ key until the DEF FLOW
screen displays. DEF FLOW
↓ ↓
Flow Rate Adjustment/Default Set ● ○ ○ ○ 1000
Adjust the flow rate by pressing the ▲ or ▼
key until the connected flow meter indicates
0.5 L/min ± 10%. DEF FLOW
MAINTENANCE
Press the SET key. (MODE to cancel)
CAUTION
Perform the flow rate default set after verifying that the flow rate is 0.5 L/min by using a flow meter.
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WARNING
10-9 Replacing Parts

<Replacing the Sensor Unit>
1. Push the two buttons at the top of the main unit down to
open the front cover.
* The front cover opens 90 degrees at first. You can push it
down to 180 degrees.
CAUTION
• Turn the power off before detaching or attaching the
sensor unit.
2. Grab the sides of the old sensor unit and pull it out.
If the sensor unit is hard to detach, insert a finger into the
gap at the top right of the sensor unit and pull it out.
3. Insert the new sensor unit into the main unit and make sure
that the sensor unit is secured.
4. After replacing the sensor unit, close the front cover. Be sure
the front cover clicks into place.
5. Turn the power to the detector back on and allow the sensor
unit to warm up, if necessary.
6. Perform a calibration.
<Replacing the Sensor Battery (ESU Type Sensors ONLY)>

If you get an E-1 error message for an ESU type sensor, try replacing the battery before replacing the
entire sensor.
1. Turn off the GD-70D.
2. Push the two buttons at the top of the main unit down to open the front cover.
*The front cover opens 90 degrees at first. You can push it down to 180 degrees.
3. Grab the sides of the sensor unit and pull it out.
If the sensor unit is hard to detach, insert a finger into the gap at the top right of the sensor unit and
pull it out.
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4. Pry the sensor unit lid off of the sensor unit body.
5. Remove the circuit board. Be very careful not to damage the white connector.
6. Remove the old battery.

7. Install a new battery.
8. Reinstall the circuit board being careful not to damage the white connector.
9. Reinstall the sensor unit lid to the sensor unit body.
10. Insert the sensor unit into the main unit and make sure that the sensor unit is secured.
11. Close the front cover. Be sure the front cover clicks into place.
12. Turn the power to the GD-70D back on.
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<Replacing the External Dust Filter>
Because the external dust filter may gradually get dirty or
clogged over the time, it must be replaced. Check the external
dust filter, and then replace it as necessary. Frequency of
replacement will depend on the operating conditions.
1. Turn off the GD-70D.

2. Remove the sample line from the dust filter.
3. Remove the dust filter from the tubing stub on the GAS IN fitting.
4. Install a new dust filter on the tubing stub on the GAS IN fitting.
5. Reconnect the sample line to the new dust filter.
6. Turn on the GD-70D.
<Replacing the Pump Unit>

The pump unit should be replaced every 1-2 years.
1. Detach the sensor unit as described in step 1 and 2 of

“Replacing the Sensor Unit” above.
2. Push down on the white lever at the top of the detector.
3. Grasp the area of the pump labelled "PULL" and pull the old
pump unit out.
4. Grasp the new pump by the area labelled “PULL”.

5. Align the grooves on the new pump unit with the detector
rails.
6. Push the new pump unit into the detector. Do not push the
pump’s center diaphragm. Push the area labeled "PULL".
Push Do not push here.

here
groove rail
×
7. Secure the white lever over the pump unit.
8. Insert the sensor unit into the main unit and make sure that
the sensor unit is secured.
9. Close the front cover. Be sure the front cover clicks into
place.
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<Replacing the Flow Sensor>
The flow sensor should be replaced every 5 years.
The flow sensor is not user-serviceable and must be replaced by RKI.
10-10 Storing the GD-70D

The detector must be stored under the following environmental conditions.
1. In a dark place under the normal temperature and humidity away from direct sunlight
2. In a place where gases, solvents or vapors are not present
CAUTION
When you begin to use a detector that was moved or out of operation for a period of time, do not forget
to perform a gas calibration. For information on readjustment including gas calibration, please contact
RKI.
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11
Troubleshooting
This guide discusses frequently-seen malfunctions but does not discuss all malfunctions. If the detector
shows a symptom which is not explained in this manual, or if it still has malfunctions even though remedial
actions are taken, please contact RKI.
NOTE
●: Lamp on
○: Lamp off
<Device Abnormalities>
Symptom/Display FAULT Causes Actions

Detector does not The power switch is turned off. Turn ON the power switch.
turn ON
-
Abnormalities/momentary Provide the rated voltage.
blackout of power supply Check the UPS, power supply line filter and
system. insulation transformer, and then take additional
measures.
Improper installation of the Ensure the main unit is properly attached to the
main unit. mounting plate.
Cable abnormalities (open Check the detector’s wiring and the wiring of
circuit/not connected/short connected devices.
circuit).
Abnormal
Operations
○ Disturbances by sudden surge
noise, etc.
Turn off and restart the detector.
If such a symptom is observed frequently, take
appropriate measures to eliminate the noise.
Incorrect Flow Rate
Indicator (Specified
○ Improper flow rate default set. Use a flow meter to perform the flow rate default
set again as described on page 111.
Value Display does If such a symptom is observed frequently, the
not correspond to flow sensor is malfunctioning and must be
0.5 L/min.) replaced. Please contact RKI.
Sensor Unit
Abnormalities
● The sensor unit is not
connected or improperly
Check whether the sensor unit is connected and
the connectors of the unit are securely fastened.
E-1 SENSOR connected.
Errors in communication with Replace the sensor unit as described on page
the sensor unit. 112.
Zero drift caused by Perform a zero adjustment.
environmental changes or
aging degradation cannot be If the symptom continues, replace the sensor
corrected using the zero unit as described on page 112.
follower.
For ESU type sensors, the Replace the battery inside the sensor unit as
battery inside the sensor is described on page 112.
dead.
Faults inside of the sensor Replace the sensor unit as described on page
unit. 112.
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Symptom/Display FAULT Causes Actions
Flow Rate Warning
○ Unstable flow caused by a
deteriorated pump.
Replace the pump unit as described on page
114.
FLOW
Unstable flow caused by Replace the dust filter as described on page 114.
clogged dust filter.
Unstable flow caused by bent Fix the defective parts.
or clogged inlet or exhaust
line.
Pressure difference is present In some sampling conditions (presence of
in the sampling condition. pressure difference between IN and OUT), the
(The flow rate is ensured even flow rate is ensured even though the pump drive
though the pump drive level is level is low.
low.) Although the detector can be used in such a
situation, the diagnosis function of its pump drive
level issues this message. You can disable this
function to eliminate the message. (See "7-2.
Maintenance Mode".)
Check the operating conditions before taking
actions.
* If the flow rate indicator is incorrect, the

message may be displayed even though
pressure difference is not present.
Flow sensor is malfunctioning. The flow rate may not be in the range of 0.5
L/min±10% even though the flow rate indicator
indicates the specified value.
The flow sensor must be replaced. Contact RKI.
Flow Rate
Abnormalities
● Protective rubber caps have
not been removed.
Remove the protective rubber cap from the GAS
IN and GAS OUT fittings.
E-5 FLOW Broken pump unit. Replace the pump unit as described on page
114.
Flow loss caused by clogged Replace the dust filter as described on page 114.
dust filter.
Flow loss caused by bent or Fix the defective parts.
clogged inlet or exhaust tube.
Open circuit or defective Please contact RKI.
connection of flow sensor.
Communication
Abnormalities
○ Communication cable
abnormalities.
Check the detector wiring and the wiring of
connected devices.
E-6 Address abnormalities. Set the address again.
(NT specification) Disturbance by external noise. Turn off and restart the detector.
Clock Abnormalities
○ Abnormalities of the clock
inside the detector.
Set the Date/Time in Maintenance Mode. Note
that when the sensitivity correction function of
E-9
ESU is used, correction may not be made
properly.
If such a symptom is observed repeatedly, the
built-in clock must be replaced. Contact RKI.
System
Abnormalities
● The rated voltage is not
supplied to the detector.
Check the power supply, and supply the rated
voltage.
E-9 SYSTEM Abnormalities of ROM, RAM, Please contact RKI.
or EEPROM inside of the
detector.
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<Reading Abnormalities>
Symptoms Causes Actions

The reading rises (drops for Drifting sensor. Perform a zero adjustment (AIR adjustment).
oxygen) and stays there. Presence of interference gas. Disturbances by interference gases, such as
solvents, cannot be eliminated completely. For
information on actions, such as installing a
removal filter, please contact RKI.
Slow leak. A very small amount of the gas to be detected
may be leaking (slow leak). Because ignoring it
may cause dangers, take a remedial measure,
i.e., taking actions the same as those for the gas
alarm.
Environmental changes. Perform a zero adjustment (AIR adjustment).
In particular, the galvanic cell type is affected by
the air pressure.
A gas alarm is triggered even Presence of interference gas. Disturbances by interference gases, such as
though gas is not present. solvents, cannot be eliminated completely. For
information on actions, such as installing a
removal filter, please contact RKI.
EMI/RFI noise. Turn off and restart the detector.
Sudden change in the When the environment (temperature, etc.)
environment. changes suddenly, the detector cannot adjust to
it. In some cases, the detector triggers an
indication alarm.
Because the detector cannot be used under
sudden and frequent environmental changes,
you must take any preventive actions to
eliminate them.
Slow Response Clogged dust filter. Replace the dust filter as described on page
114.
Bent or clogged inlet or Fix the defective parts.
exhaust line.
Condensation in the inlet Fix the defective parts.
line.
Deteriorated sensor Replace the sensor unit as described on page
sensitivity. 112.
Cannot Calibrate Improper calibration gas Use the proper calibration gas.
concentration.
Deteriorated sensor Replace the sensor unit as described on page
sensitivity. 112.
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12
Product Specifications
12-1 Common Specifications
Display LCD (Digital and Bar Meter Display)
Flow Rate 0.5L/min ±10%
Displays Gas name display/Flow rate indicator/Mode display/Communication status
display/Pyrolyzer connection display
Alarm Display First: ALM1 lamp on (Red)
Second: ALM2 lamp on (Red)
Fault: FAULT lamp on (Yellow), fault code displayed on LCD
Alarm Activation Auto-reset or self-latching (fault alarm is auto-reset only)
Alarm Contact - No-voltage contact, 2 step independent, normally open (factory setting) or
Specifications normally closed
- Normally de-energized (energized during alarm, factory setting) or
normally energized (de-energized during alarm)
- Capacity: 125 VAC 0.25A or 24 VDC 0.5A (resistive load)
Recommended Cable of CVV, etc. (1.25sq) - max. 6-core
Contact Cable
Functions White backlight/Alarm delay/Suppression/Zero follower/Sensitivity correction/
Flow control/Calibration history/Alarm trend history/Event history
Recommended 4 mm x 6 mm Teflon
Tubing
Max Tubing 30 meters
Lengths
External Approx. 70(W) x 120(H) x 145(D) mm
Dimensions
Weight Approx. 0.9 kg
Outer Color Gas detector: grey
Front door: white
12-2 Specifications for Each Model

GD-70D GD-70D-NT
Transmission 3-wire type analog transmission 2-wire type DC power-line
System (Common Power Supply <Power, communication
Signal, Common>)
or 2-wire type analog transmission
Transmission 4 - 20 mA DC (no-insulation/load
Specification resistance under 300Ω)
Recommended Shielded cable of CVVS, etc. (1.25sq) Shielded twisted-pair cable
Transmission 3-core or 2-core (1.25sq) of KPEV-S, etc. - 1P
Cable
Recommended Cable of CVV, etc.(1.25sq) - 2-core (Common with the transmission
Power Cable (Those for 3-wire type are common with cable)
the transmission cable.)
Input Power 24VDC ±10% 24VDC ±10%
(Dedicated line by blocking filter)
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GD-70D-EA GD-70D-LN
Transmission Digital transmission: Ethernet LONWORKS (LN)
System (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Analog transmission:
3-wire type analog transmission
(Common cable for power and signal
<Power, Signal, Common>)
or 2-wire type analog transmission
Transmission Digital transmission: Ethernet LONWORKS
Specification Analog transmission: 4 - 20 mA DC (no-
insulation/load resistance under 300 Ω)
Recommended Digital transmission: Ethernet cable Shielded twisted pair cable of
Transmission (category 5 or higher) KPEV-S, etc. (1.25 mm2) ・1P
Cable Analog transmission: Shielded cable of
CVVS, etc. (1.25 mm2) - 3-core or 2-
core
Recommended Cable of CVV, etc. (1.25mm2) - 2-core Cable of CVV, etc. (1.25 mm2) - 2-
Power Cable (common with the digital transmission core
cable when PoE connection is
used/common with the analog
transmission cable when 3-wire analog
connection is used)
Input Power 24 VDC ±10% or PoE connection 24 VDC ±10%
12-3 Specifications for Each Sensor Type

ESU ESU + PLU *1 SSU + PLU *1
Detection
Electrochemical type Pyrolysis-particle type
principle
Gas to be
Toxic gas *2 NF3/COS Toxic gas *2
detected
Detection range See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm
Points on page 123 Points on page 123 Points on page 123
Detection method Pump suction type Pump suction type/pyrolysis type
Alarm setpoint See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm
value Points on page 123 Points on page 123 Points on page 123
Alarm accuracy Within ±30% *3
Alarm delay time 60 seconds or less *4
Alarm type Two-step alarm
(H-HH)
Power
Approx. 1.5 W (Max. 4 W)
consumption
Power 24 V: Approx. 3W (Max. approx. 5W)
consumption (EA) PoE: Approx. 4.5W (Max. approx. 7W)
Power
Approx. 2 W (Max. 4.5 W)
consumption(DV)
Operating
temperature
0 - 40ºC
(at a constant
condition)
Operating
humidities 30 - 70%RH 30 - 80%RH
(Non-condensing)
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NCU SGU OSU *5
Detection
New ceramic Semiconductor Galvanic cell type
principle
Gas to be Combustible gas
Combustible gas Oxygen
detected Toxic gas
Detection range See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm
Points on page 123 Points on page 123 Points on page 123
Detection method Pump suction type
Alarm setpoint See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm See Full Scale and Alarm
value Points on page 123 Points on page 123 Points on page 123
Alarm accuracy ±1 vol%
Combustible: ±25% *3
±25% *3 (Accuracy of the reading:
Toxic: ±30% *3
±0.7 vol%)
Alarm delay time Combustible: 30 seconds or
5 seconds or less *6
less *4
30 seconds or less *4 (90% response: within 30
Toxic: 60 seconds or less
seconds)
*4
Alarm type Two-step alarm Two-step alarm
(H-HH) (L-LL, L-H)
Power
Approx. 3W (Max. 5.5W) Approx. 2.5W (Max. 5W) Approx. 1.5 W (Max. 4 W)
consumption
Power 24 V: Approx. 4.5W 24 V: Approx. 4W 24 V: Approx. 3W
consumption (EA) (Max. approx. 6.5W) (Max. approx. 6W) (Max. approx. 5W)
PoE: Approx. 5.5W PoE: Approx. 5.5W PoE: Approx. 4.5W
(Max. approx. 8.5W) (Max. approx. 7W) (Max. approx. 7W)
Power
Approx. 3.5W (Max. 6W) Approx. 3W (Max. 5.5W) Approx. 2 W (Max. 4.5 W)
consumption(DV)
Operating
temperature
0 - 40ºC
(at a constant
condition)
Operating
humidities 95%RH or less
(Non-condensing)
*1 Pyrolyzer unit combination specification. For information on the specifications of the
pyrolyzer unit (PLU-70), see the separate operating manual.
*2 The operating temperature/humidity may be different depending on the gas to be
detected.
*3 To the alarm setpoint value
*4 By providing the gas 1.6 times the alarm setpoint (excluding delay in the tube and in the
communication)
*5 Oxygen deficiency specification
*6 By letting the detector detect the gas of 10 - 11 vol% (excluding delay in the tube and in
the communication).
NOTE
For information on other specifications such as oxygen leak specifications (OSU), please contact RKI.
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IRU SHU
Detection NDIR
principle (Non-Dispersive Infrared Hot-wire Semiconductor
Absorption)
Gas to be
N2O H2
detected
Detection range See Full Scale and Alarm Points See Full Scale and Alarm
on page 123 Points on page 123
Detection method Pump suction type
Alarm setpoint See Full Scale and Alarm Points See Full Scale and Alarm
value on page 123 Points on page 123
Alarm accuracy *1 Within ±30% Within ±25%
Alarm delay time
30 seconds or less 30 seconds or less
*2
Alarm type Two-step alarm Two-step alarm
(H-HH) (H-HH)
Power
Approx. 3 W (Max. 5 W) Approx. 3 W (Max. 5 W)
consumption
Power 24 V: Approx. 4.5W 24 V: Approx. 4.5W
consumption (EA) (Max. approx. 6.5W) (Max. approx. 6.5W)
PoE: Approx. 5.5W PoE: Approx. 5.5W
(Max. approx. 8W) (Max. approx. 8.5W)
Power
Approx. 3.5 W (Max. 5.5 W) Approx. 3.5 W (Max. 5.5 W)
consumption(DV)
Operating
temperature
0 - 40ºC
(at a constant
condition)
Operating
humidities 95%RH or less
(Non-condensing)
*1 To the alarm setpoint value
*2 By providing the gas 1.6 times the alarm setpoint (excluding
delay in the tube and in the communication)
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12-4 Full Scale and Alarm Points
Detection Gas Full Scale Alarm 1 Alarm 2

AsH3 (Arsine) 0 - 0.20 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.10 ppm
B2H6 (Diborane) 0 - 0.30 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.20 ppm
BCl3 (Boron trichloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.00 ppm 10.0 ppm
Br2 (Bromine) 0 - 1.00 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.60 ppm
BTBAS (Bis[tertiary-butyl-amino]silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.00 ppm 10.0 ppm
C2H2 (Acetylene) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
C2H2Cl2 (Dichloroethene) 0 - 600 ppm 200 ppm 400 ppm
C2H4 (Ethylene) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
C2H5OH (Ethanol) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
C3H6 (Propylene) 0 - 5,000 ppm 2,000 ppm 4,000 ppm
C3H8 (Propane) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
0 - 5,000 ppm 2,000 ppm 4,000 ppm
0 - 100% LEL 25% LEL 25% LEL
C4F6 (Hexafluorabutadiene) 0 - 200 ppm 100 ppm 100 ppm
C4H10 (Isobutane) 0 - 100 %LEL 25% LEL 25% LEL
C6H14 (Hexane) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
CH2Cl2 (Dichloromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
CH3CN (Acetonitrile) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
CH3COOH (Acetic acid) 0 - 30.0 ppm 10.0 ppm 20.0 ppm
CH3NH2 (Methylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.00 ppm 10.0 ppm
CH3OH (Methanol) 0 - 1,000 ppm 250 ppm 500 ppm
0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 100 %LEL 25% LEL 25% LEL
0 - 2 %volume 1.00% 1.00%
(NCU Type)
0 - 2 %volume 0.50% 1.00%
(SGU Type)
0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
0 - 5,000 ppm 2,000 ppm 4,000 ppm
CH6Si (Methylsilane) 0 - 20.0 ppm 5.00 ppm 10.0 ppm
Cl2 (Chlorine) 0 - 3.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm
ClF3 (Chlorine trifluoride) 0 - 0.60 ppm 0.20 ppm 0.40 ppm
CO (Carbon monoxide) 0 - 75.0 ppm 25.0 ppm 50.0 ppm
0 - 150 ppm 50.0 ppm 100 ppm
0 - 300 ppm 100 ppm 200 ppm
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COS (Carbonyl sulfide) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
0 - 90.0 ppm 30.0 ppm 60.0 ppm
COF2 (Cobalt difluorine) 0 - 6.00 ppm 2.00 ppm 4.00 ppm
DEA (Diethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
DMA (Dimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
F2 (Fluorine) 0 - 1.00 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.60 ppm
0 - 3.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm
GeH4 (Germane) 0 - 0.80 ppm 0.20 ppm 0.40 ppm
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 100 %LEL 10% LEL 50% LEL
0 - 2.00 %volume 1.00% 1.00%
(NCU Type)
0 - 2.00 %volume 0.50% 1.00%
(SGU Type)
0 - 500 ppm 200 ppm 400 ppm
0 - 1,000 ppm 250 ppm 500 ppm
0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
0 - 4,000 ppm 1,000 ppm 2,000 ppm
H2Cl2Si (Dichlorosilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.00 ppm 10.0 ppm
H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide) 0 - 3.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm
H2S (Hydrogen sulfide) 0 - 1.00 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.60 ppm
0 - 30.0 ppm 10.0 ppm 20.0 ppm
H2Se (Hydrogen selenide) 0 - 0.20 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.10 ppm
H9NSi3 (Trisilylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
HBR (Hydrogen bromide) 0 - 6.00 ppm 2.00 ppm 4.00 ppm
0 - 9.00 ppm 3.00 ppm 6.00 ppm
HCl (Hydrogen chloride) 0 - 6.00 ppm 2.00 ppm 4.00 ppm
0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
HCN (Hydrogen cyanide) 0.9 - 15.0 ppm 4.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
HCOOH (Formic acid) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
HF (Hydrogen fluoride) 0.4 - 3.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm
0.4 - 9.00 ppm 3.00 ppm 6.00 ppm
HNO3 (Nitric acid) 0 - 20.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
0 - 100 %LEL 25% LEL 25% LEL
N2O (Nitrous oxide) 0 - 500 ppm 50 ppm 100 ppm
N2H4 (Hydrazine) 0 - 5.00 ppm 1.50 ppm 3.00 ppm
NF3 (Nitrogen trifluoride) 0 - 30.0 ppm 10.0 ppm 20.0 ppm
NH3 (Ammonia) 0 - 75.0 ppm 25.0 ppm 50.0 ppm
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NO (Nitric oxide) 0 - 100 ppm 5 ppm 10 ppm
NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) 0 - 9.00 ppm 3.00 ppm 6.00 ppm
0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
O2 (Oxygen) 0 - 5.00% 4.00% 4.00%
0 - 25.0% 18.0% 18.0%
O3 (Ozone) 0 - 0.60 ppm 0.20 ppm 0.40 ppm
0 - 1.00 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.60 ppm
PH3 (Phosphine) 0 - 1.00 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.60 ppm
R32 (Difluoromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
0 - 5,000 ppm 2,000 ppm 4,000 ppm
0 - 9,000 ppm 5,000 ppm 9,000 ppm
R41 (Fluoromethane) 0 - 2,000 ppm 500 ppm 1,000 ppm
TEOS (Tetraethyl orthosilicate) 0 - 15.0 ppm 10.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
TMA (Trimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
TMB (Trimethoxy borane) 0 - 1000 ppm 800 ppm 800 ppm
TMS (Tetramethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm 10.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
TRIMS (Trimethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm 10.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
Si2H6 (Disilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
SiCl4 (Silicon tetrachloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
SiH4 (Silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 10.0 ppm
SO2 (Sulphur dioxide) 0 - 6.00 ppm 2.00 ppm 4.00 ppm
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Calibration Parts List
General Parts Description Part Number
Humidifier, 6”, with tubing (for MOS sensor calibration) 33-2001RK-01
Dispensing valve for filling gas bag, for 17 liter and 34 liter steel calibration
81-1001RK
cylinders (cylinders with external threads)
Regulator with gauge and knob for filling gas bag, 6 LPM, for 34 liter aluminum,
81-1051RK-60
58 liter, and 103 liter calibration cylinders (cylinders with internal threads)
Regulator, demand flow type, for 34 liter aluminum, 58 liter, and 103 liter
81-1054RK
calibration cylinders (cylinders with internal threads)
Regulator, demand flow type, for 17 liter and 34 liter steel calibration cylinders
81-1055RK
(cylinders with external threads)
Gas bag with clamp and hose, 9” x 9”, 2 liter 81-1126RK
Cylinder Description Part Number

C3H8 (propane): 1000 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0005RK-01
C3H8 (propane): 2100 ppm (10% LEL) in air, 17 liter calibration cylinder 81-0003RK-11
C3H8 (propane): 2100 ppm (10% LEL) in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0003RK-13
C3H8 (propane): 50% LEL in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0004RK-01
C3H8 (propane): 50% LEL in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0004RK-03
C4H10 (isobutane): 1800 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0038RK-01
C4H10 (isobutane): 1800 ppm in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0038RK-03
C4H10 (isobutane): 3600 ppm (20% LEL) in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0021RK-01
C4H10 (isobutane): 50% LEL in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0018RK-01
C4H10 (isobutane): 50% LEL in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0018RK-03
C6H10 (hexane): 1100 ppm (10% LEL) in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0007RK-03
CH4 (methane): 1000 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0085RK-01
CH4 (methane): 1000 ppm in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0085RK-03
CH4 (methane): 2500 ppm (5% LEL) in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0015RK-03
CH4 (methane): 5000 ppm (0.5% volume) in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0086RK-01
CH4 (methane): 5000 ppm (0.5% volume) in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0086RK-03
Cl2 (chlorine): 2 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0192RK-02
Cl2 (chlorine): 2 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0192RK-04
Cl2 (chlorine): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0190RK-02
Cl2 (chlorine): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0190RK-04
CO (carbon monoxide): 50 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0062RK-01
CO (carbon monoxide): 50 ppm in nitrogen, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0062RK-03
CO (carbon monoxide): 100 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0065RK-01
CO (carbon monoxide): 100 ppm in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0065RK-03
CO (carbon monoxide): 200 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0066RK-01
CO (carbon monoxide): 200 ppm in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0066RK-03
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COS (carbonyl sulfide): 40 ppm in air, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0188RK-02
H2 (hydrogen): 100 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0033RK-01
H2 (hydrogen): 100 ppm in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0033RK-03
H2 (hydrogen): 1.2% volume in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0001RK-21
H2 (hydrogen): 1.2% volume in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0001RK-23
H2 (hydrogen): 50% LEL in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0002RK-01
H2 (hydrogen): 50% LEL in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0002RK-03
H2S (hydrogen sulfide): 1 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0147RK-02
H2S (hydrogen sulfide): 15 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0148RK-02
HCl (hydrogen chloride): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0195RK-02
HCl (hydrogen chloride): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0195RK-04
HCN (hydrogen cyanide): 10 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0196RK-02
HCN (hydrogen cyanide): 10 ppm in nitrogen, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0196RK-04
IPA (isopropyl alcohol): 1000 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0035RK-01
IPA (isopropyl alcohol): 1000 ppm in air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0035RK-03
N2 (nitrogen): 100% volume, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0078RK-01
N2 (nitrogen): 100% volume, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0078RK-03
N2O (nitrous oxide): 250 ppm in air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0183RK-01
N2O (nitrous oxide): 250 ppm in air, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0183RK-03
NF3 (nitrogen trifluoride): 15 ppm in N2, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0178RK-02
NH3 (ammonia): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0173RK-02
NH3 (ammonia): 50 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0174RK-02
NO (nitric oxide): 10 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0184RK-02
NO (nitric oxide): 25 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0181RK-02
NO (nitric oxide): 25 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0181RK-04
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide): 5 ppm in air, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0182RK-02
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide): 5 ppm in air, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0182RK-04
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide): 10 ppm in air, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0180RK-02
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide): 10 ppm in air, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0180RK-04
O2 (oxygen): 2% volume in nitrogen, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0074RK-03
PH3 (phosphine): 0.5 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0185RK-02
PH3 (phosphine): 0.5 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0185RK-04
SiH4 (silane): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0165RK-02
SiH4 (silane): 15 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0169RK-02
SiH4 (silane): 30 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0166RK-04
SO2 (sulfur dioxide): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 58 liter calibration cylinder 81-0170RK-02
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SO2 (sulfur dioxide): 5 ppm in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum calibration cylinder 81-0170RK-04
Zero air, 34 liter steel calibration cylinder 81-0076RK-01
Zero air, 103 liter calibration cylinder 81-0076RK-03
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Replacement Parts List
General Parts Description Part Number
Downloading cable 47-5060RK
Dust filter 33-0165RK-01
Flow sensor 31-1011-01
Pump 30-1020RK
Tubing nut, ferrule and post, 4 x 6 mm 17-2500RK-01
Tubing nut, ferrule and post, 1/4 x 5/32” 17-2503RK-01
Wiring tool lever 46-5100RK
ESU Type Sensor Description Part Number

AsH3 (Arsine) 0 - 0.20 ppm sensor ESU-23AHS-ASH3
B2H6 (Diborane) 0 - 0.30 ppm sensor ESU-23AY-B2H6
BCl3 (Boron trichloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23E-HCL-15
Br2 (Bromine) 0 - 1.00 ppm sensor ESU-K233-BR2
BTBAS (Bis[tertiary-butyl-amino]silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm ESU-23RV-BTBAS
CH3COOH (Acetic acid) 0 - 30.0 ppm sensor ESU-K233-ACET
CH3NH2 (Methylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23RV-CH3NH2
CH6Si (Methylsilane) 0 - 20.0 ppm sensor ESU-23DH-MS
Cl2 (Chlorine) 0 - 3.00 ppm sensor ESU-K233-CL2
ClF3 (Chlorine trifluoride) 0 - 0.60 ppm sensor A type ESU-K233CS-CLFA
ClF3 (Chlorine trifluoride) 0 - 0.60 ppm sensor C type ESU-K233CS-CLFC
CO (Carbon monoxide) 0 - 75 ppm sensor ESU-23-CO-75
COF2 (Cobalt difluorine) 0 - 6.00 ppm sensor ESU-K253-COF2
COS (Carbonyl sulfide) 0 - 90.0 ppm sensor ESU-238-COS
DEA (Diethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23RV-DEA
DMA (Dimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23RV-DMA
F2 (Fluorine) 0 - 1.00 ppm sensor ESU-K235-F2
F2 (Fluorine) 0 - 3.00 ppm sensor ESU-K233-F2
GeH4 (Germane) 0 - 0.80 ppm sensor ESU-23DH-GEH4
H2Cl2Si (Dichlorosilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23E-HCL-15
H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide) 0 - 3.00 ppm sensor ESU-23DH-H2O2
H2S (Hydrogen sulfide) 0 - 1.00 ppm sensor ESU-237IF-H2S
H2S (Hydrogen sulfide) 0 - 30.0 ppm sensor ESU-237-H2S
H2Se (Hydrogen selenide) 0 - 0.20 ppm sensor ESU-23SD-H2SE
H9NSi3 (Trisilylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23DH-TSA
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ESU Type Sensor Description Part Number
HBr (Hydrogen bromide) 0 - 6.00 ppm sensor ESU-23E-HBR-06
HBr (Hydrogen bromide) 0 - 9.00 ppm sensor ESU-23E-HBR-09
HCl (Hydrogen chloride) 0 - 6.00 ppm sensor ESU-23E-HCL-06
HCl (Hydrogen chloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23E-HCL-15
HCN (Hydrogen cyanide) 0.9 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23DH-HCN
HCOOH (Formic acid) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-K233M-HCOOH
HF (Hydrogen fluoride) 0.40 - 9.00 ppm sensor ESU-K233-HF-09
HNO3 (Nitric acid) 0 - 20.0 ppm sensor ESU-K233-HNO3
N2H4 (Hydrazine) 0 - 5.00 ppm sensor ESU-23E-N2H4
NF3 (Nitrogen trifluoride) 0 - 30.0 ppm sensor ESU-23AH-D-NF3
NH3 (Ammonia) 0 - 75.0 pm sensor ESU-23R-NH3
NO (Nitric oxide) 0 - 100 ppm sensor ESU-23A-NO
NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) 0 - 9.00 ppm sensor ESU-23AH-NO2-09
NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23AH-NO2-15
O2 (Oxygen) 0 - 25.0% volume sensor ESU-X23-OXY
O3 (Ozone) 0 - 1.00 ppm sensor ESU-K239C-O3
O3 (Ozone) 0 - 0.60 ppm sensor ESU-K239C-S-O3
PH3 (Phosphine) 0 - 1.00 ppm sensor AH type ESU-23AH-PH3
PH3 (Phosphine) 0 - 1.00 ppm sensor DH type ESU-23DH-PH3
Si2H6 (Disilane) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23DH-SI2H6
SiH4 (Silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor AH type ESU-23AH-SIH4
SiH4 (Silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor DH type ESU-23DH-SIH4
SiCl4 (Silicon tetrachloride) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23E-HCL-15
SO2 (Sulfur dioxide) 0 - 6.00 ppm sensor ESU-238-SO2
TMA (Trimethylamine) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor ESU-23RV-TMA
IRU Type Sensor Description Part Number

N2O (Nitrous oxide) 0 – 500 ppm sensor IRU-2428
NCU Type Sensor Description Part Number

C3H8 (Propane) 0 - 100% LEL sensor
C4H10 (Isobutane) 0 - 100% LEL sensor
C6H10 (Hexane) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor
NCU-6211
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 2% volume sensor
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 100% LEL sensor
IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) 0 - 100% LEL sensor
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 2% volume sensor
NCU-6213
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 100% LEL sensor
OSU Type Sensor Description Part Number

O2 (Oxygen) 0 - 5.00% volume sensor OSU-8078-05
SGU Type Sensor Description Part Number

C2H2 (Acetylene) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-C2H2-2K
C2H2Cl2 (Dichloroethene) 0 - 600 ppm sensor SGU-8513-DCE-6
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SGU Type Sensor Description Part Number
C2H4 (Ethylene) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-C2H4-2
C2H5OH (Ethanol) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-C2H5OH
C3H6 (Propylene) 0 - 5000 ppm sensor SGU-8511-C3H6-5
C3H8 (Propane) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8511-C3H8-2
C3H8 (Propane) 0 - 5000 ppm sensor SGU-8511-C3H8-5
C4F6 (Hexafluorabutadiene) 0 - 200 ppm sensor SGU-8521-C4F6A
CH2Cl2 (Dichloromethane) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8523-DCM-2K
CH2F2 (Difluoromethane) 0 - 9000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-R32-9K
CH3CN (Acetonitrile) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-CH3CN
CH3OH (Methanol) 0 - 1000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-MET-1K
CH3OH (Methanol) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-MET-2K
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8581-CH4-2K
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 5000 ppm sensor SGU-8511-CH4-5K
CH4 (Methane) 0 - 2% volume sensor SGU-8511-CH4-20
COS (Carbonyl sulfide) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8562-COS-2K
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 500 ppm sensor SGU-8521-H2-500
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 500 ppm sensor (hydrogen specific) SGU-8541-H2-500
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 1000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-H2-1K
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 1000 ppm sensor (hydrogen specific) SGU-8541-H2-1K
H2 (Hydrogen) 0 - 2% volume sensor SGU-8511-H2-20K
IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-IPA-2K
R32 (Difluoromethane) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-R32-2K
R32 (Difluoromethane) 0 - 5000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-R32-5K
R41 (Fluoromethane) 0 - 2000 ppm sensor SGU-8521-R41-2K
SSU Type Sensor Description Part Number

TEOS (Tetraethyl orthosilicate) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor
TMB (Trimethoxy borane) 0 - 1000 ppm sensor
SSU-1925
TMS (Tetramethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm sensor
TRIMS (Trimethyl silane) 0 - 15.0 ppm
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Definition of Terms
External Dust Filter When the detector is used in a dusty environment, it is recommended that a dust
filter be installed in the inlet line.
vol% Gas concentration indicated in the unit of one-hundredth of the volume.
ppm Gas concentration indicated in the unit of one-millionth of the volume.
ppb Gas concentration indicated in the unit of one-billionth of the volume.
Calibration Determine the relationship between the gas reading and the actual value by
using calibration gas.
Maintenance Mode When maintenance is performed on the detector, the alarm contact is
disconnected, and a signal to indicate Maintenance Mode status is sent out to
the external output signal.
Initial Clear The reading is unstable for a few seconds after the power is turned on. To
prevent malfunctions for that period, the alarm contact is deactivated. In addition,
a signal to indicate the initial clear status is sent out to the external output.
Zero Suppression A function to obscure the influences of environmental changes, interference
gases, etc.
Alarm Delay Time A function which delays alarm activation to prevent a false alarm caused by
noise.
Inhibit The gas detection function is temporarily suspended during maintenance.
This is also called "point skip", which has the same function.
Pyrolyzer Unit A unit to decompose gases under high temperatures. It pyrolizes special gases
under high temperature to make them detectable.
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Detection principle
<Electrochemical Type>
The electric potential between the working
electrode and reference electrode is kept at a
certain level by a potentiostat circuit.
The gas to be detected is electrolyzed directly at
the working electrode. Because the current
generated is proportional to the gas
concentration, the gas concentration can be
determined by measuring the current between
the working electrode and the opposite
electrode.
Special precautions for this principle

1. The detector is interfered by gases other than the gas to be detected, solvents, vapors, etc.
Please note that an alarm can be triggered by interference. In addition, the reading may be affected by
environmental (temperature, humidity, etc.) changes in the installation site.
2. The alarm must be set within a range where the performance of the detector can be ensured.
In facilities compliant with the High Pressure Gas Safety Act, an alarm setting below our standard
alarm setpoint (threshold limit value) may trigger a false alarm.
3. This is a safety device, not a control device.
The alarm contact output of the detector must be used for an external alarm lamp/buzzer, while the
alarm signal output must be used for an indicator or external recorder. If these outputs are used to
control other devices, we shall not be responsible for any malfunctions.
4. Because the contact point of the gas detector sensor is made of porous polymeric membrane, the
water repellency of the membrane is deteriorated by solvents, thus causing an electrolyte leak.
Do not use solvents near the detector. If you must use a solvent for unavoidable reasons, attach the
recommended filter to the inlet of the gas detector while using the solvent and for one hour after that.
5. It is recommended that a regular maintenance and gas calibration are performed for every six months
in accordance with the regulations.
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<Pyrolysis-Particle Type>
When the gas to be detected is heated to several hundred
degrees, particulate solid oxides are formed.
This is a sensor to detect particles formed in such a way by
using the α ray absorbing method.
Structure
(Pyrolyzer)
This unit consists of a pyrolyzer, which heats gas to several Heater Heat insulator
hundred degrees, and a particle detector, which detect oxides.
The pyrolyzer has a quartz pipe at its center covered with a
heating element and a heat insulator around it.
The particle detector consists of the measurement box in which Gas
α ray always generates ion current and the compensation box
which has the identical structure (gas is not introduced). Quartz pipe
Principle
When most organic metal (MO) gases, such as TEOS, (Particle detector)
are heated, particulate oxides are formed. Sample gas Sample gas
which is decomposed to oxides in the Pyrolyzer is Measurement box
introduced into the particle detector. Insulator
Inside of the measurement box of the particle detector, Am-241
the α ray radiation source (*1) ionizes the air and V+ Output
A
generates ion current.
V-
Ion current is also generated in the compensation box, Am-241
and its ratio is maintained at a certain level in both the Compensation box High input impedance amplifier
measurement box and the compensation box when no Collector electrode
gas is present. When particles are introduced into the
measurement box, the particles absorb ions, thus
reducing the ion current. Its ratio to the compensation
box changes, which can be obtained from the detector.
* 1: SSU-1025: Am-241 37 kBq

SSU-1027: Am-241 7.4 kBq

1. The detector is interfered by gases other than the gas to be detected, and vapors.
Please note that an alarm can be triggered by interference. In addition, the reading may be affected by
alarm setpoint may trigger a false alarm.
4. The gas detection sensor unit attached to the detector contains a small amount of radioactive
materials. Do not disassemble it, or dispose of it like other wastes. (For information on how to handle
the sensor, see the "Safety Manual".)
GD-70D - 134 -
The detector has the pyrolysis-particle type sensor, which is a radioisotope-equipped device. It is
examined in accordance with the regulations on "Article 12 - 3 of Act on Prevention of Radiation Disease
Due to Radioisotopes, etc." (Nuclear Safety Technology Center, a certification and registration body),
and certified as a specified designing certification device, which is regarded as a device causing little
radiation damage.
(Certificate Number: 091 )
No registrations have to be made to use a gas detector with the pyrolysis-particle type sensor installed
(as far as it is used in accordance with this operating manual).
When the pyrolysis-particle type sensor is used as a single device, observe the certification conditions
specified in the "Safety Manual".
<Safety Manual> No.4019 4059 2
The pyrolysis-particle type sensor (SS-1923/1924 and SS-1925 Note1)) is a radioisotope-equipped

device which uses radioisotope 37 kBq 241-Am.
This pyrolysis-particle type sensor is certified as a specified designing certification device by Nuclear
Safety Technology Center, a certification and registration body causing little radiation damage. (SS-
1923/1924 : Certificate Number 027, SS-1925 : Certificate Number 091)
When the sensor is used within Japan, no registrations have to be made Note2).
However, because the regulations are applied to the sensor, it must be used in accordance with the
following certification conditions Note3).
• Do not disassemble the sensor Note4).

• The sensor must be installed in our product when it is used. Do not remove it from the product if not
necessary.
• When the sensor is detached from the product and is stored, you must introduce measures to
prevent it from being taken out freely, i.e., putting it into the dedicated box we specify, and keeping it
in a locked room.
• When the sensor is no longer needed, do not dispose of it, but return it to us.
• The sensor must be handled as a L-type package. It must be put into the dedicated box we specify or
integrated into our product which is labeled as a "Radioactive L-type package" when it is transported.
• When the sensor is transported, it must be handled by a transportation company which can handle L-
type packages Note5).
Note 1) SS-1925 indicates the sensor installed in the pyrolysis-particle type sensor unit SSU-
1925.
Note 2) When the sensor is used outside of Japan, observe the regulations of the respective
country.
Note 3) When the sensor is used in a way not in accordance with the certification conditions, a
usage registration must be made to the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
and Technology.
If you find the sensor which is not controlled properly, please let us know.
Note 4) Do not disassemble the pyrolysis-particle type sensor unit SSU-1925 in which SS-1925 is
installed.
Note 5) L-type packages can be handled by us and service companies we specify.
Web site on the designing certification: http://www.mext.go.jp/
2-7-6 Azusawa Itabashi-ku Tokyo, 174-8744 Japan

TEL 03-3966-1112
RIKEN KEIKI CO., LTD.
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Safety of the radioisotope 241Am (37 KBq) used in the pyrolysis-particle type
sensor
The pyrolysis-particle type sensor installed in the gas detector uses the radioisotope 241Am radiation
source (18.5 KBq x 2 = 37 KBq).
A specified designing certification device must satisfy the specified threshold for "1 cm dose equivalent
rate at a point 10 cm away from the surface of the device" as a certificate condition, which is the
following value (tolerable amount).
Tolerable amount
1 cm dose equivalent rate at a
point 10 cm away from the 1μSv•h-1
surface of the device
This detector which uses radioisotope 241 Am radiation source (18.5 KBq x 2 = 37 KBq) has the following 1
cm dose equivalent rate at a point 10 cm away from its surface, meaning that it completely satisfies the
certification condition.
1 cm dose equivalent rate at a point 10 cm away from the surface of

the sensor (calculated value)
Q 2 × 18.5 × 10 −3
D = 2 ⋅ Γ1cm = ⋅ 0.00524 = 0.019 [μSv•h-1 ]
r (0.1)2
Q : Amount of radioisotope 2 x 18.5 x 10-3 [MBq] =(37KBq)

Γ1cm : 1 cm dose equivalent rate constant of 241Am 0.00524 [μSv•m2•MBq-1•h-1]
r : Distance from radiation source 0.1[m]
It is certified as a safety device, provided that it is used in accordance with the certification conditions
specified in the "Safety Manual".
GD-70D - 136 -
<New Ceramic Type>
When a combustible gas burns on the surface of a highly active new ceramic oxidation catalyst in catalytic
combustion, the new ceramic-type sensor measures resultant temperature changes by measuring the
resistance changes in the heat-resistant alloy wire coil.
The sensor consists of two elements: A detecting element having a heat-resistant alloy wire coil with an
ultrafine particle (new ceramic) oxidation catalyst sintered on it together with a carrier and a temperature-
compensating element with a mixture of gas-inert alumina and glass sintered on it.
When a combustible gas comes into contact with the surface of the detecting element with new ceramic
oxidation catalyst sintered on it, the gas burns, causing the temperature to rise. In accordance with this
temperature change, there occurs a change in the resistance of a heat-resistant alloy wire coil that
constitutes the element. These resistance values are approximately proportional to gas concentrations.
From the changes in the resistance values, potential differences are obtained using a bridge circuit and
displayed as gas concentrations on the meter.
Ａ
Ａ
D: Detection element C: Compensating element

D：検知素子 C：補償素子
Heat-resistant alloy
アルミナ担体 wire coil
Alumina
耐熱合金線コイル
Heat-resistant
耐熱材料
New ceramic oxidation
ニューセラミック（ material
セラミッ(ceramic)
ク）
ＸＸＹＭ
catalyst
酸化触媒
1. 4～1. 6mm 固定抵抗

Fixed resistance 固定抵抗
Fixed resistance
1. 3～1. 8mm
ブVariable
リッresistor
ジ平衡調整可変抵抗器
for bridge equilibrium adjustment
SW E
構造図
Structure diagram
VR スイッチ Power
Switch 電源
ブリresistor
Variable ッジ for 電圧
bridge
調整可変抵抗器
voltage adjustment
基本回路
Basic circuit

Please note that the alarm can be triggered by interference. In addition, the reading may be affected by
4. The gas sensing part of this detector is made of porous sintered bodies. If silicon or sulfide compounds
are accumulated on the surface of the porous sintered body, the area of the gas sensing part becomes
smaller, which may result in serious sensitivity deterioration.
For safety reasons, do not use the detector in the presence of silicon or sulfide compounds.
- 137 - GD-70D
<Semiconductor Type>
Metal dioxide can measure gas concentration based on changes

in the electric conductivity of semiconductor caused by gas
VH
accumulated on its surface.
Vs RL Vo
RL: Load resistance Vo: Output voltage

VH: Heater voltage Vs: Sensor voltage

Please note that the alarm can be triggered by interference. In addition, the reading may be affected by
4. The gas sensing part of this detector is made of porous sintered bodies. If silicon or sulfide compounds
are accumulated on the surface of the porous sintered body, the area of the gas sensing part becomes
smaller, which may result in serious sensitivity deterioration.
For safety reasons, do not use the detector in the presence of silicon or sulfide compounds.
GD-70D - 138 -
<Galvanic Cell Type>
By immersing precious metal and lead in electrolyte and
connecting them with a lead wire, a battery can be made
(galvanic cell). When oxygen passes through the barrier, a
deoxidizing reaction occurs at the precious metal
electrode while an oxidizing reaction occurs at the lead
electrode.
The electric current generated by this reaction goes
through load resistance (thermister), where it is converted
into voltage so that it can be read. When the oxygen
concentration is decreased, deoxidizing reaction at the
precious metal electrode is also decreased, thus lowering
the voltage at both ends of the thermister.

1. The readings of the detector fluctuate slightly in response to changes in the air pressure. In particular,
be careful of alarm activation when a low air pressure is brought in by typhoon. Environmental
(temperature, humidity, etc.) changes in the installation site may also affect the readings.
2. The alarm must be set within a range where the performance of the detector can be ensured. The
standard alarm setpoint is 18 vol%.
4. It is recommended that a regular maintenance and sensitivity calibration are performed for every six
months.
- 139 - GD-70D
<NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared Absorption Type>
IR light enters the cell and gas absorbs the beam, so the absorption rate and the gas concentration will
correlate. The IR detector detects the IR light and will put it out as gas concentration.
The band pass filter only lets specific wavelength that is absorbed by the target gas. The detector will not
detect any light that has different wavelength. Also, the detector will not detect gas that does not absorb IR
rays.
Gas IN Gas OUT

IR Band pass filter IR sensor
IR source Gas cell

Concentration indicator

1. The alarm must be set within a range where the performance of the detector can be ensured. The
standard alarm setpoint value are 50ppm(1st), 100ppm(2nd).
2. This is a safety unit, not a control unit.
analog signal output must be used for an indicator or external recorder. If these outputs are used to
control other units, we shall not be responsible for any malfunctions.
months.
GD-70D - 140 -
<Hot-Wire Semiconductor Type>
The hot-wire semiconductor type sensor detects a change in resistance of the platinum wire coil integrated in
a metal oxide semiconductor whose resistance value changes by contact with a gas as gas concentration.
This is a highly sensitive gas detection sensor suitable for low concentrations.
D: Detecting element C: Compensating

element
Metal oxide sintered alloy
Platinum wire coil
0.4 - 0.8 mm Fixed Fixed

resistance resistance
0.5 - 1.0 mm
Variable resistor for bridge
equilibrium adjustment
Structure Diagram Switch Power supply

Variable resistor for bridge
voltage adjustment
Basic Circuit

1. This detector may be interfered by gases other than the gas to be detected and vapors.
Please note that the alarm may be triggered by interference. In addition, it may be fluctuated by
In facilities compliant with the High Pressure Gas Safety Act, an alarm setting below our standard alarm
setpoint may trigger a false alarm.
3. This is a safety unit, not a control unit.
analog signal output must be used for an indicator or external recorder. If these outputs are used to
control other units, we shall not be responsible for any malfunctions.
4. The gas sensing part of the gas detection sensor installed in the detector is made of porous sintered
alloy. If silicon or sulfide compounds are accumulated on the surface of porous sintered alloy, the area
of the gas sensing part becomes smaller, which may result in serious deterioration of its sensitivity.
For safety reasons, do not use the detector under the presence of silicon or sulfide compounds even
though their amount is very small.
months.
- 141 - GD-70D
Warranty Policy
RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials,
workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc.
Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge. 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:
a) Absorbent cartridges
b) Pump diaphragms and valves
c) Fuses
d) Batteries
e) Filter elements
Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or repair procedures
not in accordance with the operator’s 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 by authorized distributors, dealers, and
representatives as appointed by RKI Instruments, Inc.
We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the operation of this gas monitor,
and our warranty is limited to the replacement of parts or our complete goods.
GD-70D - 142 -

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Gas Detector Head

Part Number: 71-0446

Request for the Customers

1-2 Product Purpose

GD-70D 4 - 20 mA specification Analog transmission

NOTE This message indicates advice on handling.

1-4 Method of confirmation for CE marking type

CE marking label (Back of front cover)

2-2 Warning Statements

Need of grounding circuit

Defects in protective functions

Handling the sensor unit

Zero adjustment (AIR Adjustment) in the atmosphere

Response to a gas alarm

2-3 Caution Statements

Attach the dust filter before using the detector.

Observe the operating restrictions to prevent condensation inside the tube.

Do not disassemble/modify the detector, or change the settings unless necessary.

Do not forget to perform regular maintenance.

3-2 Outline Drawing

Sensor unit display

Protective cover for power switch

Screw for grounding earth rod

External wire hole

Connector for PoE (Unit: mm)

<Front Panel and Character LCD>

⑪Gas name display

Sensor unit nameplate display window

10-point terminal plate: Connections for power supply,

Locking lever: Locks the main unit to the mounting plate.

Pyrolysis-particle • Although the sensor unit contains radioactive materials, it is certified as a

Unpowered time Suggested warm-up time

• To store the sensor unit in an unpowered state, it must be stored under

3-4 Operation Diagrams

POWER INPUT (24

4-2 Precautions for installation sites

Do not install the detector in a place with

Do not install the detector in a place exposed to

Do not install the detector in a place where the

Keep the detector (and its cables) away from

Do not install the detector in equipment which is not properly grounded.

Using a stable power supply

Heat radiation designing

Protecting against lightning

GD-70D SK1 SK2

<Detector Dimensions and Maintenance Space>

When installing using 2 screws When installing using 3 screws

<Correct Installation Orientation>

<Installing the Mounting Plate>

1. Make sure power to the detector is turned off.

Recommended mounting screw (M5)

4-6 Wiring the Detector

Compatible bar terminal

1. Make sure power to the detector is turned off.

DC24V 4-20mA ALM1 ALM2 FAULT

DC24V 4-20mA ALM1 ALM2 FAULT

GD-70D Terminal Plate

DC24V 4-20mA ALM1 ALM2 FAULT

RM-5003 Fault Alarm