915MHz USA

868MHz Europe

Microtector III G888

4-7-Gas Detection device with
optional wireless module
Measurable Gases

Toxic Gases Oxygen Combustible Gases

Carbon dioxide Carbon monoxide

Record-breaking LED lamp, alarm reset, display zoom and Live monitoring via wireless
The Microtector III G888 is the smallest turning the display in carrying position The Microtector III is able to transfer the
and lightest 4-7-Gas Detection Device can be controlled with only one button. current measurement data via wireless
with wireless module. Depending on which Easy navigation through the menu with to the central device GfG-Link or an
sensors it is equipped with, this gas detec- only three buttons allows you to e.g. operations centre. This allows the head
tor warns users of hazards due to toxic, change the device settings or read out of operations to be fully informed of the
flammable gases and vapours, as well as the internal data logger. hazardous situation of this employees.
against a lack of oxygen or excess oxygen.
Due to individual sensor combinations and Man-Down-Alarm PC and Repeater
a wide range of accessories the G888 is The Microtector III G888 has a man down By using a repeater the reach of the
suitable for every set of requirements. Alarm. The interval, after which the alarm wireless transmission can be increased
gets triggered, is protected by an pass- to 1200m. In the visualisations software
Easy operation word and can be individually set according GfG-Connect connected devices can
After the Power up the Microtector is to the requirements. Therefore in case be displayed clearly as list or in the
immediately ready for operation. Each of emergency no time will be wasted for detail view.
main function such as peak indication, taking safety actions.

Clip for safe hold

Status of integrated
Ex-protected Lamp
Radio reception

Watch/Clock Battery status

Measurement value O2 Measurement value
in Vol.-% LEL CH4
Measurement value Measurement value
H2S in ppm CO in ppm
Key assignment

Garaphical display with

Zoom, 180° turnable
Optical Alarm
with colour change

Easy operation with

3 buttons IrDA-interface and
optional wireless interface
LED alarm bar

5 sensor slots

4 smart EC-Sensors Alarm horn with 103dB(A)

1 pluggable CC-Sensor and vibration alarm
1 smart IR-Sensor

Integrated Ex protected lamp

Data logger for Robust, non-slip and

30,000 measure- waterproof housing
ment values (IP67)
Properties of housing

Antistatic Ex housing Soft shock-resistant 2K-housing Type of protection IP67

ca. 600 m ca. 600 m

Device user Repeater USB-Dongle and PC

GfG-Link this allows you to monitor the state alarms can be simulated on the con-
GfG-Link is the safe chain link between of safety of your employees within a nected devices which allows to train
the devices. According to the version range of 1200m. under real conditions.
four or ten devices can be connected
to the GfG-Link. Besides the meas- Pager function Alarm 2
urement values the user names are The head of operations can use the
shown in the display of the GfG-Link integrated pager function for sending
for quick identification. The life saving short massages to the seperate con-
man down alarm has a special status nected devices. Massages can be sent
within the alarm states of the GfG-Link. as free written short textes from a PC
It is enhanced by an unmistakeable or preconfigured standard massages
acoustic signal sequence and a red from the GfG-Link.
flashing alarm display. All connected
devices and their current status are Case of alarm
indicated within the front panel of the For preparing your staff for the case of
GfG-Link. The range within the free emergency the G888 offers a training Alarm 1 Reach control
field is approx. 600m. In an ideal case mode. By using a PC or the GfG-Link

GfG -Link

10
8 9
4 7
6
Man-Down-Alarm

First Alarm

5
Alarms
Man
Down
Man-Down-Alarm Vibration alarm Alarm horn 103 dB (A)

Time Weighted average value and

Three coloured Alarm
short term average value

Custom Tailored Devices dioxide and hydrocarbons like methane explosion alarms provide full protection
The sensor slots can be equipped as and propane simultaneously. For this for the user. In addition
desired with the following number of purpose the sensor uses up to four
sensors: detector elements. Absorption paths ■■ Time Weighted Average value (TWA)
and wavelengths of the beams are ■■ Short Term Exposure Limit value (STEL)
1x Catalytic combustion (CC), 1x Infrared matched optimally to the gases and
sensor(IR), up to 4x electrochemical sen- measurement ranges. Optionally the are also monitored automatically, and
sors (EC). The Design of the Microtector IR sensor can be pressure compensat- their average values are stored. All
III G888 enables different combinations ed if the application is connected to limit values are protected by a code
of sensors, so the gas detection device atmospheric pressure variations (e.g. that you can specify individually.
is adapted to the customer‘s individual mining). Sensor damages caused by
requirements. silicon compounds or hydrogen sulphide Data logger
can be eliminated by the IR technology. The integrated data logger records the
High-End-Sensors A further advantage of the IR sensor measured gas concentrations and acti-
Our high end sensors excel by an ex- compared to a catalytic combustion vates alarms over a period of up to 500
tremely long sensor life high measurement sensor is that it doesn’t suffer any hours. The data stored can be read out
accuracy, fast response and low cross-sen- damage when exposed to high gas and documented using the TS400 test
sitivity Furthermore devices and sensors concentrations. station or the DS400 docking station.
are designed to be easy to maintain.
Alarm limit values Large display with
The infrared principle(NDIR) Three alarm limit values for flammable zoom function
With only one measurement chamber gases and oxygen as well as two current The clearly arranged graphical display
the Microtector III can detect carbon limit values for toxic gases and two can be rotated 180° by a simple key

Main alarm: Pre alarm: All measurement values in safe

highest alarm level Caution! range.
 Functions (selection)

Measurement data transfer via

Pager function Integrated lamp
wireless

Display Rotation 180° Zoom function Recharable NiMH battery

combination, so it is readable in every in terms of design and functionality, while

position e.g. if it is fixed on the clothes. highlighting its compact size and excep-
This keeps your hands free. The zoom tionally low weight in particular. It has
facilitates the reading of the display in always been our approach to combine
extreme conditions. innovative ideas and technology with func-
tional design. This is how quality and
Safety meets Design durability are formed. Attributes which
The Microtector III G888 unites tech- represent the core of GfG within the field
nical innovation with attractive design. of gas detection. No other gas detection
Independent committees of experts have device with integrated pump received as
confirmed the outstanding performance many awards as the Microtector III by GfG.

Our new generation of portable gas detection devices. From left to right: Micro V G222, Microtector III G888 and Polytector III G999
Smart device management

Smart Charger Cap

■■ Safe charging
■■ Adapter for manual test gas injection

DIC drop in Charger

■■ Trickle charging
■■ Prevention of charging errors by control of the battery capacity

Teststation TS400
■■ The on-site solution for daily bump test
■■ Maximum protection and high availability due to the daily tested gas
detection devices
■■ Documentation of the daily check
■■ Minimization of total cost of ownership
■■ Mobile - simple and fast operation

Teststation TX400
■■ The on-site solution for a rapid adjustment of the sensors and the bump test
■■ Maximum protection and high availability offered by functional tested
gas detection equipments
■■ Documentation of the operational tests and calibration carried out
■■ Minimization the total cost of operation
■■ Quick and easy operation
■■ Mobile and flexible

Dockingstation DS400
■■ Full automatic bump test
■■ Quick calibration
■■ Easy handling
■■ No PC required
■■ Reduced cost of ownership
■■ Trickle charging

Dockingstation DS404
■■ Full automatic bump test
■■ Quick calibration
■■ 4 gas inlets for special applications
■■ Allround device for professionals
■■ Quick calibration and adjustment
■■ Easy operation
■■ No PC required
■■ Trickle charging
 Accessories

GfG-Link 4
GfG-Link 10
■■ Monitoring of 4 or 10 Microtector III G888
■■ Intuitive Handling
■■ Ex protected
■■ 1200m range

Repeater and Dongle for wireless

connection to a PC (optional)
■■ Expansion of the reach of several portable
■■ gas detection devices
■■ Mobile and flexible at use
■■ Battery or power supply operation

Protective Case with optional over

shoulder strap
■■ Optimal protection against pollution
Technical data
Microtector III G888
Detection principle Dimensions: Ignition protection type:
Electrochemical (EC) (up to 4): 68 x 100 x 30 mm (WxHxD) ATEX
Toxic gases and oxygen Display diagonal 55 mm II 2G EX ia d IIC T4 Gb
(ppm / %Vol) I M1 EX ia I Ma
Material: IECEx
Catalytic combustion (CC): Rubberised polycarbonate EX ia d IIC T4 Gb
Flammable gases and vapours M1 EX ia I Ma
(to 100 %LEL) Protection class: ATEX
IP67 II 2G EX ia d IIC T4 Gb
Infrared (IR): I M2 EX ia I Mb
Carbon dioxide (Vol.-% / ppm) Date logger: IECEx
Flammable gases and vapours approx. 500h (interval 1 Minute) EX ia d IIC T4 Gb
(100 % LEL und Vol.-%) 1800 measured values per gas, adjustable EX ia I Mb
intervals (1 s – 60 min)
Expected sensor lifetime: recording of average, peak or instantaneous CE Wireless:
Up to 5 years, depending on sensor values selectable 2014/53/EG (RED)

Test gas supply: Electromagnetic compatibility: Frequenz:

Diffusion, electrical sampling pump 2014/30/EU 915MHz USA
868MHz Europe
Display: Type examination certificate
Illuminated full-graphic LCD with colour BVS 15 ATEX E 064X
change for alarm, automatic size adjustment IECEx BVS 15.0056X
and 180° turn-able for optimal readout,
zoom function for maximum readability,
gas concentration at current value and peak Sensor combination Sensor slots
level, indication of battery capacity, status Gas Detection 1 2 3 4 5
of wireless connection and real time clock range

Alarms: Ammonia NH3 0-200 ppm EC EC EC

Depending upon gas type, 3 instantaneous and Combustible Gases: Me- 0-100 % LEL CC IR
2 calculated exposure alarms, battery alarm thane, Propane, Hexane,
Nonane
Optical alarm:
Colouring of the display depending upon
Chlorine Cl2 0-10 ppm EC EC EC
alarm condition of the equipment (green/ Chlorine dioxide ClO2 0-2 ppm EC EC EC
orange/red), 360° circulating red LED
Hydrogen chloride HCl 0-30 ppm EC EC
Audible alarm: Ethylene oxide C2H4O 0-20 ppm EC EC
103 dB(A)
can be reduced to 90 dB(A) Carbon dioxide C02 and 0-5 Vol.-% IR
Methane 0-100 % UEG
Temperature: Methane 0-100 Vol.-%
Operation: -20°C .. +50°C Carbon dioxide and 0-5 Vol.-% IR
Storage: -25°C .. +50°C Methane, Propane, Nonane 0-100 % UEG
(recommended 0 .. +30°C)
Carbon dioxide and 0-25 Vol.-% IR
Humidity:
Methane, Propane, Nonane 0-100 % UEG
Operation and storage: Carbon monoxide CO 0-500 ppm EC EC EC
5 .. 95 % r. h.
Carbon monoxide CO 0-500 ppm EC EC EC
reduced H2 sensitivity
Pressure:
Operation and storage: Carbon monoxide CO 0-1000 ppm EC EC EC
700 .. 1300 hPa
Carbon monoxide CO 0-2000 ppm EC EC EC
Zero point / Carbon monoxide CO and 0-500 ppm
calibration adjustment: EC
Hydrogen sulphide H2S 0-100 ppm
User-friendly, calibration via AutoCal
function (pre-programmed function via Phosphine PH3 0-10 ppm EC EC EC
service menu), manual calibration via Oxygen O2 0-25 Vol.-% EC EC EC
service menu (code necessary)
Sulphur dioxide SO2 0-10 ppm EC EC EC
Power supply:
Hydrogen sulphide H2S 0-100 ppm EC EC EC
NiMH battery rechargeable
Hydrogen sulphide H2S 0-500 ppm EC EC EC
Runtime
8h / 11h / 20h depending on sensor fitted Stickstoffmonoxid NO 0-100 ppm EC EC
Nitrogen monoxide NO2 0-30 ppm EC EC EC
Charging:
Charge and trickle charge via drop-in Hydrogen H2 0-2000 ppm EC EC EC
charger and dockingstation Hydrogen H2 0-1 Vol.-% EC EC EC
Weight Hydrogen H2 0-4 Vol.-% EC EC EC
Up to 275g depending upon sensor configuration
Further gases on request
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Rev. 1 (04/06/18)