GX-8000
The GX-8000 is a portable gas detection monitor for up to 4 four gases and 5 ranges.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| RKI Instruments |
| Product Name |
| GX-8000 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Electrochemical Detection; |
| Application |
| Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The GX-8000 is a portable gas detection monitor for up to 4 four gases and 5 ranges. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 6.1 x 3.1 x 4.9 in (15.4 x 8.1 x 12.7 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 2.4 lbs. (1.1 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Alkaline Battery; Rechargeable Lithium-ion (12 hours), AA batery (6 hours) battery |
| Noise Produced |
| 95 dB |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; IP67, intrinsically safe |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F), < 95% RH non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| >$1,000/year; Sensors, filters, calibration gases |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| AC power charge, sampling hose, sampling probe, shoulder strap, waist strap, storage box, carrying box |
| Communications Interface |
| IrDA or USB with IrDA adapter |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| ~ $1,000/year for replacement sensors and calibration gases |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| No |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Hydrogen sulfide |
| Tested For Explosives |
| No |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| No |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Methane, hydrogen, toluene, iso-butane, acetylene, methylalcohol, MEK, n-hexane, oxygen, carbon monoxide |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm; %LEL; 0 to 100 ppm (H2S), 0 to 100%LEL (combustibles) |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible, visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
