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Bump Test

by | Oct 30, 2020

A bump test is performed with a defined concentration of gas, typically on portable units, to test the proper function of a gas detector’s alarms. The test is typically performed right before someone is sent into a potentially hazardous area. It is the only sure way...

Bump Gas

by | Oct 30, 2020

Bump gas is a defined mixture used to send harmful gases across the sensors in the gas detector. It is used during a bump test to assure the unit’s lights, alarms and sensors are functioning properly. Calibration gas, cal gas, Cal Gas can sometimes be used as a bump...

Alarm Set Point

by | Oct 30, 2020

An alarm set point is the selected gas concentration level, set within the detector, that triggers and alarm.

Alarm

by | Oct 30, 2020

An alarm is a visual, audible or physical presentation designed to warn the instrument  user that a specific level of a dangerous gas or vapor concentration has been reached or exceeded.

Aerosol

by | Oct 30, 2020

A suspension in air (or gas) of minute particles of a liquid or solid