G-Shield Instruction Manual
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9.2 Sensor Platform
The Sensor Platform supplies the electrical connections for the G-Pods. The Sensor
Platform uses RS-485 and MODBUS RTU.
Figure 5. Sensor Platform with G-Pod fitted.
9.3 G-Pod
The G-Pod is a smart, hot-swappable gas detector that contains calibration
information and sensor data.
Calibrate the G-Pod in the workshop or maintenance section for fast deployment.
The G-Shield Fire is supplied with one HCN G-Pod, and one CO G-Pod.
Figure 6. The G-Pod has electrical connections and an alignment key.