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Table of Contents
Overview 3
Remote Detection for Increased Safety 3
Tunable Diode Laser
Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) 3
Features 3
Proprietary Notice 3
Warnings & Denitions
Avertissements et dénitions 4-7
Safety and Warning Information 4
Informations sur la sécurité et les avertissements 5
Hazardous Safety and Warning Information 6
Safety Labels on the Instrument & Battery Pack 6
Symbols Used 6
Informations sur les dangers,
la sécurité et les avertissements 7
Étiquettes de sécurité sur l’instrument et le
bloc-batterie 7
Symboles utilisés 7
Specications 8
Denitions 9
Instrument and Accessories 10
Battery, Charger, Charging Procedure 11-12
Battery Pack 11
Dual Bay Battery Charger 11
Charging Procedure 12
Remaining Battery Capacity 12
Operating the Gas Laser 13-16
Turning On/O the Instrument 13
Button Controls 13
Simple 3-Button Control 13
Quick & Long Press Functions 13
Self Test 14
Scan Screen Mode 15
Quick Press Features 15
Long Press Features 15
GPS Indicator 15
Border Color Indicators 15
Image Screen Mode 16
Quick Press Features 16
Long Press Features 16
GPS Indicators 16
Border Color Indicators 16
Working with the Menu Items 17-21
Self Test 17
Audio Mode 17
DMD (Digital Methane Detection) 17
Audio Warning Indications 17
Alarm Level 18
Factory Default Settings 18
Custom Alarm Presets 18
USB 18
Command Mode 18
File Mode 18
Bluetooth (BLE) 18
WiFi 19
Access Point (AP) Mode 19
File Access 19
Change SSID or Password 19
Data Logging 20
Time Zone Oset 20
Peak History 21
Display Background 21
About Screen 21
File Access 22-24
USB File Transfer 22
WiFi 23
File Server 23
Conguration Portal 24
How Does the Gas Laser Measure Gas? 25
Scanning with the Gas Laser 26-28
Detection Through A Window 26
Common Venting Points 26
Meter 27
Leak 27
Service Line 27
Along the Main 27
Long Range Scanning 28
Dealing With False Detections 28
Troubleshooting 29
Maintenance 30
Warranty and Repair 30
Contact Information 31

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1
Laser Beam
Is Transmitted
2
Plume Absorbs
Some Laser
3
Some Laser
Passes Through
6
Remaining Laser Returns to
Gas Laser and Is Measured
4
Laser
Reflects Back
5
Plume Absorbs
Some Laser
Remote Detection for Increased Safety
The Gas Laser uses highly advanced technology to detect natural gas
plumes from a remote distance. This makes it safer to scan in areas that
may be dicult to reach such as busy roadways, yards with dogs, fenced o
areas, and other hard to access places.
Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS)
The Gas Laser employs Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy
(TDLAS) technology.
As the laser passes through the gas plume,
the methane absorbs a portion of the light, which the
instrument then detects. Based on the local meteorological
conditions, a given amount of gas escaping from the ground
will produce a plume that varies in size and uniformity of concentration
levels. The plume, by nature, is variable and dependent on the soil
conditions, temperature, wind, and leak rate.
Features
The Gas Laser includes many features which reduce costs and improve
usage. These advanced features include, but are not limited to:
- User Interface - highly optimized
for First Responders
- Internal Data Logging
- WiFi
- GPS
- Bluetooth BLE
- Color Camera
- Color Display
- Spotter laser
- Self Test
- Light Weight
- Rechargeable and Replaceable
Battery
- Dual Charger
- Ergonomic Housing
Overview
Proprietary Notice
The contents of this instruction manual are proprietary to Teledyne Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd. Reproduction
of this manual, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the express written consent of Teledyne Gas Measurement
Instruments Ltd.
Teledyne Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd. operates under a continual product improvement program and reserves
the right to make improvements and / or changes without prior notication.
This manual supersedes all previous manuals for this instrument.
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Operates under a
variety of eld
conditions including:
- wide temperature range,
- light rain and fog.
Safe scanning from distances
of 100’ and 50’, using a
vehicle and tree for a shield
as an extra precaution.
Rugged design
stands up to normal
eld use and operating
conditions.
Sensitivity or range
is not aected by
reasonable amounts
of dust on the
instrument’s window.
100’
50’
100’
50’
FIRE DEPT

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This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential physical
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates practices not
related to physical injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS indicates
specic safety-related instructions
or procedures.
Read this manual before using the Gas Laser instrument and accessories.
Users must read, understand and follow the instructions for operation
and maintenance. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Warnings & Denitions
WARNING: Read and understand
this manual fully before use.
WARNING: Follow the manual
instructions and testing methods.
WARNING: The visible
green Spotter laser is a
Class 2 (II) laser product.
WARNING: Do not stare
into beam or view directly
with optical instruments.
WARNING: Avoid direct eye
exposure to the laser and do not
point in the direction of others.
Visible and Invisible Lasers are
deployed by this instrument.
CAUTION: Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those
specied herein may result in
hazardous laser radiation exposure.
CAUTION: No attempt should be
made to repair the instrument.
Should the instrument not work
properly, or indicate a fault or warning,
refer to the troubleshooting section
of this manual.
WARNING CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety and Warning Information

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Il s’agit du symbole
d’alerte de sécurité. Il
est utilisé pour vous
alerter des risques potentiels de
blessures physiques. Respectez
tous les messages de sécurité qui
suivent ce symbole pour éviter des
blessures ou la mort.
DANGER indique une situation
dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas
évitée, entraînera la mort ou des
blessures graves.
AVERTISSEMENT indique une
situation dangereuse qui, si elle n’est
pas évitée, peut entraîner la mort ou
des blessures graves.
ATTENTION indique une situation
dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas
évitée, pourrait entraîner des
blessures mineures ou modérées.
AVIS indique des pratiques non
liées à des blessures physiques.
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
indique des instructions ou des
procédures spéciques liées à la
sécurité.
Lisez ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’instrument Gas Laser et ses accessoires. Les utili-
sateurs doivent lire, comprendre et suivre les instructions d’utilisation et d’entretien.
Le non-respect de cette consigne peut entraîner des blessures graves.
Avertissements et dénitions
AVERTISSEMENT : Lisez et
comprenez entièrement ce manuel
avant l’utilisation.
AVERTISSEMENT : Suivez les
instructions du manuel et les
méthodes d’essai.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le
Laser de repérage vert
visible est un produit laser
de classe 2 (II).
AVERTISSEMENT : Ne
jamais xer le faisceau ni
le regarder directement avec des
instruments optiques.
AVERTISSEMENT : Évitez
l’exposition directe des yeux au
laser et ne le pointez pas vers
d’autres personnes. Des lasers
visibles et invisibles sont déployés
par cet instrument.
ATTENTION : L’utilisation de
commandes ou d’ajustements
ou l’exécution de procédures
autres que celles précisées ici
peut entraîner une exposition
dangereuse aux rayonnements
laser.
ATTENTION : Il ne faut en aucun
cas essayer de réparer l’instrument.
Si l’instrument ne fonctionne pas
correctement, ou indique un défaut
ou un avertissement, reportez-vous
à la section de dépannage de ce
manuel.
DANGER
AVERTISSEMENT
ATTENTION
AVIS
INSTRUCTIONS
DE SÉCURITÉ
AVERTISSEMENT ATTENTION
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Warnings & Denitions
WARNING: Do not use the
instrument in hazardous areas
except those areas and zones for
which it is approved.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of ignition of a ammable or
explosive atmosphere, batteries
must be removed, inserted and
recharged only in a location known
to be non-hazardous. Use only
replaceable 105756 Battery Pack.
Battery Charger is not part of the
hazardous safety certication.
WARNING: Do not disassemble
or open or modify this instrument
including the 105756 battery pack.
All repairs must be done only by
an authorized facility as listed in
this manual.
WARNING: Do not disassemble, do
not short, do not burn or expose to
high temperature ( ≥60° C/140° F)
the Lithium battery pack used with
this instrument. Use the designated
charger to charge the battery only
in non-hazardous area.
WARNING: Do not connect to
USB port in a Hazardous area.
Only connect to a USB equipment
certied to appropriate safety
standards such as IEC 61010-1 or
equivalent in a non-Hazardous
area.
WARNING: Substitution of
components may impair intrinsic
safety. No user serviceable
components contained within this
instrument.
Hazardous Safety and Warning Information
Safety Labels on the Instrument & Battery Pack
Symbols Used
Caution
Consult instructions for
use
Ingress Protection
IP54
Do not dispose of this prod-
uct in the unsorted munic-
ipal waste stream. Dispose
of this product according to
local regulations.
Lithium Ion battery
Measurement IR Laser
Radiation: Class I Visible
(Green) Laser Radiation:
Class 2(II)
Do not stare into beam.
Avoid direct eye exposure.
WARNING

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Avertissements et dénitions
AVERTISSEMENT : N’utilisez
pas l’instrument dans des zones
dangereuses, à l’exception des
surfaces et des zones pour
lesquelles il est approuvé.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire
le risque d’inammation d’une
atmosphère inammable ou
explosive, les batteries doivent être
retirées, insérées et rechargées
uniquement dans un endroit
réputé non dangereux. Utilisez
uniquement un bloc-batterie
105756 remplaçable. Le chargeur
de batterie ne fait pas partie
de la certication de sécurité
dangereuse.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ne démontez
pas, n’ouvrez pas et ne modiez
pas cet instrument, y compris le
bloc-batterie 105756. Toutes les
réparations doivent être eectuées
uniquement par un établissement
agréé, comme indiqué dans ce
manuel.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ne démontez
pas, ne court-circuitez pas, ne
brûlez pas ou n’exposez pas à une
température élevée (≥60° C/140° F)
le bloc-batterie au lithium utilisé
avec cet instrument. Utilisez le
chargeur désigné pour charger la
batterie uniquement dans une zone
non dangereuse.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ne vous
connectez pas au port USB dans
une zone dangereuse. Connectez-
vous uniquement à un équipement
USB certié conforme aux normes
de sécurité appropriées telles que
IEC 61010-1 ou équivalent dans une
zone non dangereuse.
AVERTISSEMENT : La substitution
de composants peut nuire à
la sécurité intrinsèque. Aucun
composant réparable par
l’utilisateur n’est contenu dans cet
instrument.
AVERTISSEMENT
Informations sur les dangers, la sécurité et les avertissements
Étiquettes de sécurité sur l’instrument et le bloc-batterie
Symboles utilisés
Attention
Consulter le mode
d’emploi
Indice de protection
Ne jetez pas ce produit dans
le ux des déchets munic-
ipaux non triés. Jetez ce
produit conformément aux
réglementations locales.
Batterie au lithium-ion
Laser IR de mesure
Rayonnement :
Classe I Laser visible
(vert) Rayonnement :
Classe 2(II)
Ne pas xer le faisceau.
Éviter l’exposition directe
des yeux.
IP54

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Beam Skip
Occurs when the IR beam jumps between a near object and a far object.
This may cause a false detection. This can also occur on highly reective
surfaces (windows, water, ice, etc.).
Dark Zone
An area not being scanned due to an obstruction. This may be an elevation
change, the side of a building, behind a curb, etc.
DMD (Digital Methane Detection)
An advanced detection mode which, when activated, will only alert the
operator when there is a probable detection of methane.
Footprint
The surface area covered by the IR beam, which increases with distance. At
100 ft., this area is 22” in diameter when shined against a vertical back-
ground.
Infrared (IR)
Optical radiation with wavelengths longer than those of the visible spec-
trum.
Laser Calibration Drift
A normal characteristic of tunable diode lasers is that the wavelength
calibration can drift slowly over time. The Gas Laser has a built in Self-Test/
Calibration feature to automatically maintain proper calibration.
PPM-M (Parts Per Million Meter)
The product of the methane concentration times the thickness of the
plume.
Spotter Laser
The green, blinking laser which guides the operator as to the location of
the IR beam. This laser can be activated through the left button located on
the keypad.
Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy
A method of gas detection that utilizes a laser that, when directed through
a cloud of methane, will be partially absorbed by the gas and the return
signal can then be analyzed for gas concentration.
DEFINITIONS

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Specications
General
Gas Laser Weight
3 lbs (approx.)
Carry Case Dimensions
21” x 17.5” x 9.5”
Display
3.5” color LCD
Storage
Internal SD card (not removable)
Power
Battery
Removable
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion pack, 10.8 VDC 3.2Ah
Battery Run Time
8 hours at 32° F (approx.)
Battery Charger
External
110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Universal
Charge Time
2-3 hours full charge (approx.)
Charging Indicator
Integrated into Dual Battery Charger
Detection/Measurement System
Detection Method
Tunable Diode Laser Absorption
Spectroscopy (TDLAS)
Detection Distance
100 ft (30m) nominal - may vary
due to background type and
conditions
Measurement Range
0 to 50K PPM-M
Sensitivity
5 PPM-M at distances from 0 to
100 ft (30m)
Beam Size
Conical in shape with a 22”
diameter at 100 ft (55cm at 30m)
Display
Resolution
320x240
Camera
Color
Aperture
f/2.6
FOV
94DEG (at 6.0mm image circle)
Lasers
IR Laser
Class I
Spotter Laser
On time duration is 2 minutes
Class 2 (II) <2mW @ 532nm
Spot size is 7mm at 15M
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10
and 1040.11 except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50,
dated June 24, 2007
Eye Safety Warning
Do not stare into beam or
view directly with optical
instrument
Avertissement de sécurité des yeux
Ne jamais xer le faisceau ni le
regarder directement avec des
instruments optiques.
GPS
Compatible With
GPS
GLONASS
Beidou
Galilieo
Communication
Bluetooth 4.2 BLE
(to support future features and
mobile applications)
WiFi
USB Dual Mode
USB Port Max Rating:
UM = 5V, IN = A
Alarms
Digital Methane Detection (DMD)
Audible tone and visible color
border when detection threshold
exceeded
Adjustable Detection Alarm Level
50’
1 to 200 PPM M
100’
1 to 400 PPM M
System Fault & Warnings
Audible alarm and visual
indication on the display
Testing
Built-In Self Test
Veries operation and adjusts
laser wavelength for maximum
sensitivity
Test Gas Cell
Integrated within carrying case
Data Logging
Saves to Internal Memory
FAULT logs
Self Test logs
Captures
Data Collected
Includes, but not limited to:
CH4 PPM-M measurement
GPS location
Timestamp
Battery level
Battery voltage
Serial number of the instrument
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature
0° to +122° F (-17° to 50° C)
Humidity
5 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Altitude
Up to 6560 ft (2000 m)
Environment of Use
Pollution degree 2 or better
Outdoor use
Regulatory
Instrument Protection
IP54 (water splash and dust
resistant)
Compliance
EMC (EN61000-6-2, EN6100-6-4)
Low Voltage Directive
(2014/35/EU)
Radio Equipment Directive
(2014/53/EU)
ETSI EN 301 489-1 v2.2.0
EN 61326-1:2013
47 CFR Part 15 & ICES-003
Ordinary Location Safety
UL 61010-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1-12
Hazardous Location Safety
Class I, Zone 2, AEx ic op is IIA T4 Gc
Class I, Division 2, Group D
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Complete Kit Assembly
PN 106223
Includes:
- Gas Laser Instrument
- Rechargeable Li-Ion
Battery Pack
- Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- Carry Case
Gas Laser Instrument
PN 106221
- Methane gas detection up
to 100’ away
- Modern user interface
- Data logging
- Battery and power
connectors
Battery Pack
HPN 105756
- Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
- Provides power to the
instrument
- Charges independently of
the instrument
- Up to eight (8) hours of
operating time on a full charge
- Recharge between uses to
assure no interruption in use
- Use only with HPN 106232
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
PN 106232
- Universal 100 - 240 VAC
- Two (2) slots for dual
battery charging
- Recharge the instrument’s
battery after use
- LED on the front indicates
charging status
- Use only with HPN 105756
Battery Pack
USB Cable
- USB2 A to micro cable for
downloading data from the
instrument to a computer
Carrying Case
HPN 106233
- Protects the
instrument during
storage and transport
- Built in test gas cell for
calibration
- Keep instrument in the
case while not in use
Power Supply (AC Adapter)
PN 105359
- Replaces the original from
Complete Kit/Battery Charger
Test Gas Cell
PN 106024
- Replaces the original from
Complete Kit/Carrying Case
Instrument and Accessories
A
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Battery Pack
Dual Bay Battery Charger
- Provides the power to the
instrument
- Removable
- Rechargeable
- Lithium-ion
- Up to 8 hours of operating time
when fully charged.
- Charge two batteries
simultaneously
- Includes a universal AC adapter
and power cord
- An integrated metal bracket
included on the bottom of the
charger allows for wall or xed
mounting options.
To wall mount charger use four 8-32 screws to thread into self-clinching nuts
on charger chassis. Thread dept is 0.060in, max screw intrusion is .150in.
NOTICE: Access to both sides of the mounting wall are needed.
NOTICE: For wall mounted or mobile applications, Teledyne recommends
securing the battery to the charger using the captive screws attached to
the battery pack.
NOTICE
Two (2)
charging
bays
Universal AC adapter
Power cord
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
ignition of a ammable or explosive
atmosphere, battery pack must be
removed, inserted and recharged
only in a location known to be
non-hazardous.
WARNING: Only use the Teledyne
supplied Gas Laser battery pack
charger to recharge the battery
pack. Use of any other charger
may cause severe damage to the
battery pack or electrical circuits.
Battery Charger is not part of the
hazardous safety certication.
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire
le risque d’inammation d’une
atmosphère inammable ou
explosive, bloc-batteries doivent
être retirées, insérées et rechargées
uniquement dans un endroit réputé
non dangereux.
AVERTISSEMENT : Utiliser
uniquement le chargeur de
bloc-batterie Gas Laser fourni par
Teledyne pour recharger le bloc-
batterie. L’utilisation de tout autre
chargeur peut endommager
gravement le bloc-batterie ou
les circuits électriques. Le chargeur
de batterie ne fait pas partie de la
certication de sécurité dangere-
use.
NOTICE
NOTICE: Must recharge between
uses to assure no interruption in
use.
NOTICE: The prolonged storage of
the battery pack inside or outside
the instrument can lead to battery
chemistry being irreversibly
damaged leading to permanent
failure of the battery pack.
NOTICE: Do not dispose of this
product in the unsorted municipal
waste stream. Dispose of this
product according to
local regulations.

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1. Turn instrument OFF.
2. Unscrew the two captive
screws located on the bottom
of battery pack. Remove battery
from instrument.
3. Insert battery into the charger,
ensuring it is all the way down.
Optional: Fasten captive screws
into charger housing to prevent
battery from dislodging.
4. LED panel of charger illuminates
to show charging status of the
battery.
a. Green ashing = charging
b. Green solid = fully charged
c. No light = battery not present
or not connected properly
d. Red = fault
i. Position battery into the
other bay, if still red, then
try another battery.
ii. If the light is still red send
to repair or replace.
5. When fully charged in 2-3 hours,
power up the instrument to
verify the battery capacity on
the screen.
Charging Procedure
Remaining Battery Capacity
Remaining battery capacity
(in percent) is indicated in the
top right of the screen.
CAUTION
When storing the
instrument or battery
for more than a month:
- Charge battery to 40-50%
- Store at 60-70° F
Charge in ambient temperature above 50° F (10° C) to
obtain full battery capacity
a
b
c
d
a b c d
Charging legend displayed on charger
White icon indicates
sucient capacity
remaining
Red icon indicates low
capacity remaining/
time to charge
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
the battery or electrical circuits,
always plug the charger into a
surge-protected outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
ignition of a ammable or explosive
atmosphere, battery pack must be
removed, inserted and recharged
only in a location known to be
non-hazardous.
WARNING: Only use the Teledyne
supplied Gas Laser battery pack
charger to recharge the battery
pack. Use of any other charger
may cause severe damage to the
battery pack or electrical circuits.
Battery Charger is not part of the
hazardous safety certication.
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire
le risque d’inammation d’une
atmosphère inammable ou
explosive, bloc-batteries doivent
être retirées, insérées et rechargées
uniquement dans un endroit réputé
non dangereux.
AVERTISSEMENT : Utiliser
uniquement le chargeur de
bloc-batterie Gas Laser fourni par
Teledyne pour recharger le bloc-
batterie. L’utilisation de tout autre
chargeur peut endommager
gravement le bloc-batterie ou
les circuits électriques. Le chargeur
de batterie ne fait pas partie de la
certication de sécurité dangere-
use.

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Quick & Long Press Functions
Each button functions with either
a quick press and release, or a
long press (hold for 1 second) and
release. The available functions vary,
depending upon the active screen.
A quick press activates:
- the only function shown for a
button, when only one function
is available (shown below).
- the left-most or rst function
shown for a button, when two
(2) functions are available
(shown at right).
A single beep will sound upon
release to indicate a successful
press activation.
Turn On/O the Instrument
Simple 3-Button Control
Navigate through screens and
control features of the Gas Laser
using three (3) buttons which are
located below the screen. Press and hold
the middle button
for 3 seconds to
turn the instrument
on/o
Button Controls
NOTICE: The button is a
toggle function, and requires only
a quick press to activate.
NOTICE: On all screens, the middle
button shuts down the instrument
when pressed and held for 3 seconds.
NOTICE
A long press activates the right-
most or second function shown for
a button, when two (2) functions are
available (shown below).
A blue line under the second
function indicates a successful
long press activation.
WARNING: The visible green Spotter
laser is a Class 2 (II) laser product.
WARNING: Do not stare
into beam or view directly
with optical instruments.
WARNING: Avoid direct
eye exposure to the laser
and do not point in the
direction of others. Visible and
Invisible Lasers are deployed by this
instrument.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le Laser de
repérage vert visible est un produit
laser de classe 2 (II).
AVERTISSEMENT : Ne jamais
xer le faisceau ni le regarder
directement avec des instruments
optiques.
AVERTISSEMENT : Évitez
l’exposition directe des yeux au
laser et ne le pointez pas vers
d’autres personnes. Des lasers
visibles et invisibles sont déployés
par cet instrument.
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING

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What if the instrument
failed the Self Test?
The cause is most often due to:
- instrument not properly
positioned in the case
- case was moved during test
- laser wavelength has drifted
- battery level is too low
Ensure sucient battery
charge before attempting
Self Test procedure.
Make sure the instrument
is in its proper position,
all the way down, and at.
After rechecking the above,
repeat the Self Test procedure.
The instrument has a built-in function to perform a Self Test
of the laser wavelength. Perform the Self Test daily be-
fore scanning to ensure the instrument is operational.
A Self Test log le is recorded and stored on the instrument.
To access the stored les, refer to pages 22-24.
Self Test
Self Test takes 1-3 minutes
No yearly factory
calibration required unless
instrument repeatedly fails
the Self Test or presents
other problems.
CAUTION: Should the instrument
not pass after several attempts,
do not use the instrument for scan
work until the problem is corrected.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to
repair the instrument. Should the
instrument not work properly,
or indicate a fault or warning,
refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual.
NOTICE: Laser wavelength drift
is a normal characteristic of the
Gas Laser. The rate of drift is
normally low and will not aect
the Self Test if performed on a
regular basis. Scan work conducted
with an instrument which has drifted
and was not Self Tested may need
to be redone. If instrument does not
successfully perform a Self Test
after three attempts, contact
Teledyne GMI for assistance.
CAUTION
1. Turn on the instrument and
allow it to successfully boot up.
If the instrument does not nd a
successful Self Test report for the
day, a pop-up message appears
on screen. Press the OK button to
continue. (There is no pop-up
message if a successful Self Test
report is found for the day.)
2. Press (long press) and release the
MENU button.
3. Select the Self Test option.
The screen will display and guide
the next steps for the Operator
to follow within 10 seconds
(enough time for the steps).
4. Place the instrument in its
designated area in the carrying
case, making sure it is all the way
in place and at.
5. Result of Self Test is indicated
by audible tones:
One (1) beep every second
means instrument passed.
Two (2) beeps every second
means instrument failed, and
Self Test should be repeated.
If instrument fails on a third
attempt, contact Teledyne
GMI Customer Service.
Result of Self Test is indicated
on the display. A Self Test le is
also created.
NOTICE
PP
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Scan Screen Mode
Peak Value:
- Holds for two (2) seconds
before resetting
to a current reading
- Changes instantly
if a higher reading
is measured
Peak Hold:
- Holds until PEAK button is
pressed, or a higher peak is
measured
- Peak History list of recent
holds can be viewed and saved
to a data le through MENU
A blue underline for MENU
or MODE indicates a
successful long press.
Alarm Level Setting:
- May be changed in Menu,
in Alarm Level
The no-clutter Scan Mode
displays large numerical
readouts of PPMM and
PEAK detections.
Scan mode is the default screen
mode when not in MENU mode.
Quick Press Features
Turn green spotter laser ON.
Will automatically shut o
after two (2) minutes.
Turn green spotter laser OFF
Set distance alarm to 50’
Set distance alarm to 100’
Add current Peak Hold
value to Peak History List.
Peak History List of
recently held peaks can
be viewed and saved to a
data le through MENU.
A single beep sound indicates a
successful short press.
Long Press Features
Opens MENU screen.
Opens IMAGE screen mode.
A “long press” is achieved by
pressing and holding until a blue
line appears underneath.
GPS Indicator
GPS in the instrument is always
enabled. The GPS icon is only
visible if a GPS signal is locked.
Border Color Indicators
Screen border color indicates
detection status:
- Green, no ashing – no detection
above the alarm level.
- Red, fast ashing – detection
exceeds alarm level methane
detected.
Operator may disable ashing
through the MENU.
NOTICE: Border color will not appear while DMD Alarm is disabled.
NOTICE

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Image Screen Mode
Displays a live image of
where the Gas Laser is
pointed, as well as current
and peak PPMM readings.
This feature is especially useful
in bright sunlight when the green
spotter laser may be hard to see.
Quick Press Features
Turn green spotter laser ON.
Will automatically shut o
after two (2) minutes.
Turn green spotter laser OFF
Set distance alarm to 50’
Set distance alarm to 100’
Add current Peak Hold
value to Peak History List.
Peak History List of
recently held peaks can
be viewed and saved to a
data le through MENU.
A single beep sound upon release
indicates a successful press.
Long Press Features
Saves snapshot and text le
of related data to internal SD
memory. See pages 22-24
for le access instructions.
Opens IMAGE screen mode
A “long press” is achieved by
pressing and holding until a blue
line appears underneath.
GPS Indicator
GPS in the instrument is always
enabled. The GPS icon is only
visible if a GPS signal is locked.
Border Color Indicators
Screen border color indicates
detection status:
- Green, no ashing – no detection
above the alarm level.
- Red, fast ashing – detection exceeds
alarm level methane detected.
Operator may disable ashing
through the MENU.
NOTICE: Reticle is a general representation of IR beam location.
Beam may not be at exact center. Operator must sweep the area of interest
to ensure beam coverage.
NOTICE
NOTICE: Border color will not appear while DMD Alarm is disabled.
NOTICE
A blue underline for Camera
icon or MODE indicates a
successful long press.
Alarm Level Setting:
- May be changed in Menu,
in Alarm Level
Peak Value:
- Holds for two (2) seconds
before resetting
to a current reading
- Changes instantly
if a higher reading
is measured
Peak Hold:
- Holds until PEAK button is
pressed, or a higher peak is
measured
- Peak History list of recent
holds can be viewed and saved
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Working With Menu Items
Audio Mode
Self Test
To turn o DMD mode:
- Press the MENU button
- Select AUDIO MODE
- Select Disabled
NOTICE: DMD Mode will enable
automatically after 5 minutes,
enabling audible and color
border indicators.
NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING: When DMD is
disabled, the instrument
will not alarm with audible
or visible indicators.
AVERTISSEMENT: Lorsque
le DMD est désactivé,
l’instrument ne déclenchera
pas l’alarme avec des
indicateurs sonores ou
visibles.
AVERTISSEMENT
Please refer to list shown here for the page number location of each menu item.
Self Test...................................page 17
Audio Mode...........................page 17
Alarm Level............................page 18
USB...........................................page 18
Bluetooth................................page 18
WiFi ......................................... page 19
Data Logging...................... page 20
Time Zone Oset .............. page 20
Peak History ..........................page 21
Display Background...........page 21
About.......................................page 21
DMD (Digital Methane Detection)
Digital Methane Detection (DMD)
is a highly sophisticated detection
algorithm that greatly enhances the
use of the Gas Laser. The factory
default setting for DMD is Enabled
(on).
While using DMD mode, an audio alarm
will be heard, and on-screen indicators
(ashing/color-changing readings
and screen border) will be seen when
methane detection occurs.
DMD will indicate detection
when the PPM-M exceeds the
Alarm Level, or when the reading
is excessive. While the low light
warning is sounding, the Gas Laser
may still be able to detect very large
gas concentrations, indicated by
frequent, fast beeps.
The adjustable Alarm Level controls
the DMD. Your department’s scanning
procedure may require the use of a
specic value or procedure to set it.
Set the Alarm Level such that the
false detection rate is low, while not
too high that leaks are missed.
Please refer to page 14 for detailed instructions on performing a Self Test.
Audio Warning Indications
The instrument emits a constant
beep to indicate instrument-level
warnings and/or fault conditions.
A warning will also be displayed
on screen. The most common
warnings are:
- Low signal return/low light level
- Over saturation of signal
- Low battery
If low signal return/low light
occurs, then change angle or
move in closer to get in range.
If over saturation, then back
up from the target or point the
device at a less reective surface.
Should the warning(s) persist in
the instrument, check the display
and follow the instructions in the
troubleshooting guide on page 29.

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Custom Alarm Presets
The operator may customize the
alarm level threshold for the 100’
and/or 50’ setting. The custom
settings replace the factory
defaults, and become the alarm
presets for future sessions.
To change the Alarm Detection
Threshold:
1. Press (long press) the MENU
button
2. Press the down arrow to scroll
through the list and highlight
Alarm Level.
3. Press SELECT.
4. Select 50’ or 100’.
5. Press the down arrow to
increase the number.
6. Press SELECT to advance
to the next digit.
7. Press BACK when done
with settings.
Alarm Level
NOTICE NOTICE: A higher Alarm Level setting will require a
higher concentration of methane to alarm.
Step 2-4 Step 5-7
USB
The Gas Laser instrument is equipped two USB settings:
Command Mode
Select to use the USB port as a
communications port.
File Mode
Select to use the USB port for le
access as a ash drive. This is the
instrument’s default mode.
Factory Default Settings
The instrument is preprogrammed
with two (2) distance-based alarm
level thresholds for the operator to
easily toggle between. The factory
default setting is 100’ to alarm at
200 PPM-M. A quick press on the
button shown below will:
Set 50’ distance alarm at
100 PPM-M
Set 100’ distance alarm at
200 PPM-M
Alarm level threshold setting is shown on the screen.
A quick press on the button toggles
between the two (2) distance-based presets.
(50’ selection shown above, 100’ selection shown below.)
Bluetooth (BLE)
The Gas Laser instrument is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 BLE to support future features and mobile applications.

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The WiFi option enables Apple,
Android or PC devices to connect
to the
Conguration Portal through
a web browser.
The Operator can use the Congu-
ration Portal to:
- Retrieve data and images stored
on the device, such as Self Test
logs, data logging, fault codes, and
image captures (see page 24)
- Congure the instrument
To enable the WiFi feature:
1. Press and hold the MENU button
until a blue line appears under
MENU. Release the button.
2. Press the down arrow to scroll
down to WiFi, and press SELECT.
3. Scroll down to and select AP Mode.
4. Press BACK when done.
Access Point (AP) Mode
AP Mode broadcasts a wireless
network directly from the Gas Laser
instrument. Operator must search
for this network and connect
directly to the instrument using
the WiFi (AP) network name and
password.
1. After turning on the WiFi network
and selecting AP Mode (steps 1-3
at left), connect a computer or
smartphone to the Gas Laser’s
WiFi network. The WiFi (AP)SSID
network name will be set as “RMLD-
FR” at the factory. An operator can
see/change it by going to the Gas
Laser Menu – WiFi – Edit WiFi (AP)
SSID (shown at right), or through
the Conguration Portal (see page
24 for details).
2. Enter the WiFI (AP) password.
The WiFi password will be set as
“changeme2” at the factory. An
operator can see/change it by
going to the Gas Laser Menu –
WiFi – Edit WiFi(AP) PASS, or
through the Conguration Portal
(see page 24 for details).
3. Once connected, open a web
browser and enter the address
for either the le server or the
conguration page.
File Server address:
http://10.123.45.1/
Conguration Page address:
http://10.123.45.1/cong
File Access
See pages 23-24 for details on
accessing les through a WiFi
connection to the Conguration
Portal.
Change SSID or Password
Go to MENU - WiFi settings.
Scroll to and select either
Edit WiFi (AP)SSID for name, or Edit
WiFi (AP)PASS for password.
Press the down arrow to scroll
through characters:
- lowercase a-z
- uppercase A-Z
- numbers 0-9
- symbols/punctuation
Press SELECT to choose.
Press BACK when done.
Additional controls are revealed
when you press and hold the
down arrow.
While continuing to press/hold the
down arrow, the up arrow will go
back in sequence (i.e. from R to Q);
the double down arrow will skip to
the next set of characters (i.e. from
an uppercase letter to the number 0.
WiFi
WiFi Broadcasting
IP: 10.123.45.1
White WiFi icon in the status bar
indicates a connection.
A message on screen will conrm
that the WiFi is broadcasting.
Red WiFi icon indicates
no connection or the instrument is
attempting a connection
NOTICE
NOTICE: SSID and Password can
be set using the Conguration
Portal (see page 24).
Changing the factory default
AP SSID and AP Password is
recommended.

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Data Logging
The data logging feature allows the instrument to
store complete telemetry records of the instrument,
while powered on, to an internal SD memory card.
Data telemetry is recorded into log les during operation.
The following measurement information is saved:
• CH4 PPM-M measurement
• Battery level
• Battery voltage
• GPS location
• Timestamp
• Serial number of the instrument
• Various system status elds and
values that can help evaluate
instrument performance or aid
in troubleshooting if a fault
condition occurs
To enable Data Logging:
1. Press MENU
2. Scroll down to DATA LOGGING
and press Select
3. Scroll down to and select
ENABLED
To disable Data Logging:
1. Press MENU
2. Scroll down to DATA LOGGING
and press Select
3. Scroll down to and select
DISABLED
Data logging
does not
need to be enabled
in order for
the instrument
to record:
- FAULT logs
- SELF TEST logs
- Screen captures
To access stored
data logs, refer to
the various methods
outlined on pages 22-24.
Time Zone Oset
The time zone oset menu option allows the user to select the desired oset from UTC
time acquired by the GPS.
1. In the menu, select
TIME ZONE OFFSET
2. Use the arrow buttons to adjust
the desired oset
3. Select the BACK button
when complete
NOTICE NOTICE: Time Zone Oset can be set using the Conguration Portal (see page 24).