Rki-instruments Eagle Series User Manual

www.rkiinstruments.comInstruction ManualEagle SeriesPortable Multi-Gas DetectorPart Number: 71-0028RKRevision: GReleased: 10/1/12

3 • Specifications Eagle Instruction ManualSpecificationsTable 1 lists physical and environmental specifications for the Eagle. Table 2 lists specific

Eagle Instruction Manual Specifications • 4Table 2 lists specifications for the Eagle’s standard sensors. Your Eagle model may not include all of the

5 • Description Eagle Instruction ManualDescriptionCaseThe Eagle has a plastic case with a full-sized handle. The high-visibility case is shielded to

Eagle Instruction Manual Description • 6Alarm LightsTwo ultra-bright, red, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide visual alarms for gas concentrations a

7 • Description Eagle Instruction Manualprobe has a male quick connect fitting. Normally, the male end of sample hose is installed in the Eagle inlet

Eagle Instruction Manual Description • 8SensorsThis section describes the Eagle’s standard sensors. Non-standard sensors are described in Appendices C

9 • Description Eagle Instruction ManualCircuit BoardsThe Eagle circuit boards analyze, record, control, store, and display the information collected.

Eagle Instruction Manual Operation • 10OperationThe Eagle has four operating modes: normal operating mode, display mode, setup mode, and calibration m

11 • Operation Eagle Instruction ManualThe Battery Voltage screen displays the minimum usable and actual battery voltage (for example, 6.0V). If the b

Eagle Instruction Manual Operation • 124. Verify that the Eagle is operating correctly. Use the RKI Check Kit to easily verify correct operation of th

Eagle Instruction ManualWARNINGRead and understand this instruction manual before operating instrument. Improper use of the gas monitor could result i

13 • Operation Eagle Instruction Manualbased on Eagles in full response mode (methane elimination switch set to CH4) calibrated to methane. Multiply t

Eagle Instruction Manual Operation • 14Setting User AccessThe CAL/SETUP switch controls the Eagle functions available to the user. The switch setting

15 • Alarms Eagle Instruction ManualAlarmsAlarm IndicationsThis section describes the Eagle’s audible and visual alarm indications for gas, over range

Eagle Instruction Manual Alarms • 16STEL Alarm (Toxics Only)If a toxic gas channel’s average gas reading for the past 15 minutes exceeds the STEL alar

17 • Alarms Eagle Instruction ManualLow Flow AlarmIf the Eagle’s sample system becomes restricted or blocked (for example plugged probe, fouled filter

Eagle Instruction Manual Alarms • 18Sensor Failure Alarm and Emergency OperationThe Eagle continuously monitors itself for proper operation. If a malf

19 • Alarms Eagle Instruction ManualResetting Gas AlarmsYou can set the Eagle’s gas alarms for latching or self-resetting alarms(see “Updating the Ala

Eagle Instruction Manual Display Mode • 20Display ModeThe Eagle has four operating modes: normal operating mode, display mode, setup mode, and calibra

21 • Display Mode Eagle Instruction ManualTo enter a user and station ID:To scroll to the next screen at any time, press the DISP/ADJ button.1. Press

Eagle Instruction Manual Display Mode • 22TWA/STEL ScreenThe TWA/STEL screen displays the time-weighted average (TWA) and the short-term exposure limi

Eagle Instruction ManualWarrantyRKI Instruments, Inc. warranties gas alarm equipment manufactured by RKI and sold by RKI to be free from defects in ma

23 • Display Mode Eagle Instruction ManualClear Data Logger ScreensCAUTION:Once you clear the data logger, you cannot retrieve any data previously sto

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 24Setup ModeNOTE: The screens illustrated in this section are examples only. The screens displayed by your Eagle

25 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual• To exit setup mode, from the main menu place the prompt next to the last menu option, START MEASUREMENT, the

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 26Updating Channel SettingsThis procedure describes how to update channel settings for the combustible gas, oxyg

27 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualThe number in parenthesis indicates the display increment for that portion of the PPM range. In the example be

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 28setting. The fullscale setting flashes.The maximum fullscale setting for the combustible gas channel is 50,000

29 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualUpdating Oxygen Channel SettingsThis section describes how to update the target gas label, fullscale setting,

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 30Updating the Display Increment Setting1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the third line, then

31 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual5. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the available target gas labels for the toxic gas channel (H2

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 32Updating the Display Increment Setting1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the third line, then

Eagle Instruction ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Over

33 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualUpdating the Alarm Point SettingsEach of the Eagle’s gas detection channels includes low and high gas alarms.

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 347. To exit the Set Alarm Points menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then pre

35 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter t

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 36Turning the User ID Function On or OffWith User ID Input ON, the User and Station ID screen displays during st

37 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual2. Press and hold the SHIFT/▼ button, then press the DISP/ADJ button. The Auto Calibration screen for the comb

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 38With Auto Fresh Air Adjust ON, the Eagle automatically sets the fresh air reading for all channels during the

39 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual1. From the main menu, select the LOG DATA OVER WRITE menu option.2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to disp

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 40settings. The main menu displays after you enter the minutes setting.Updating the Zero Follow SettingsThe Zero

41 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualTo reset all default settings:1. From the main menu, select the DEFAULT menu option.2. Press the POWER/ENTER b

Eagle Instruction Manual Calibration • 42CalibrationCalibrate the Eagle when you replace a sensor. Also calibrate the Eagle periodically to assure pro

Eagle Instruction ManualDisplay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20User and Station ID Scree

43 • Calibration Eagle Instruction Manual5. Connect the calibration tubing to the regulator.Calibrating the EaglePress and hold the SHIFT/▼ button, th

Eagle Instruction Manual Calibration • 44concentrations do not match, continue with step 3.3. To adjust the values on the screen, hold down the SHIFT/

45 • Calibration Eagle Instruction ManualCalibrating with the Single Calibration MethodThis section describes calibration using the Single Calibration

Eagle Instruction Manual Calibration • 467. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the span value. SINGLE CALIBRATION END displays, then the Single Calib

47 • Maintenance Eagle Instruction ManualMaintenanceDisplaying the Battery VoltageCheck the battery voltage periodically. Replace or recharge the batt

Eagle Instruction Manual Maintenance • 48NOTE: Setup mode allows you to select between alkaline and Ni-Cd batteries. The two types of batteries have u

49 • Maintenance Eagle Instruction Manual2. Remove the white hydrophobic filter disk from the top of the particle filter or from the probe body.3. Rem

Eagle Instruction Manual Maintenance • 50serviceable components. For genuine RKI sensors, call RKI or your local distributor. All sensors are covered

51 • Maintenance Eagle Instruction Manual2. Unscrew the two large screws on the top of the case, then carefully lift the top of the case and lay it as

Eagle Instruction Manual Maintenance • 525. Remove the sensor from the sensor block. If necessary, wiggle the sensor to work it out of the seal.6. Ins

Eagle Instruction ManualCalibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Calibration Supplies

53 • Appendix A: Parts List Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix A: Parts ListTable 6 lists part numbers for the Eagle’s replacement parts and accessories

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix A: Parts List • 5462-0125RK Sensor, combustible gas (hydrocarbon)65-0601RK Sensor, oxygen65-2005RK Sensor, carbon mo

55 • Appendix B: Methane Elimination Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix B: Methane EliminationFor applications where methane is an interfering gas, you

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix B: Methane Elimination • 562. Allow 2 minutes for the combustibles sensor to stabilize.3. Perform the demand zero pr

57 • Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualWARNING: The Eagle’s alarms are initiated by the DISPLAY reading not the FACTO

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors • 58Hose and ProbeSome super toxic gases require a super toxic probe with a plasti

59 • Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualCAUTION:Some Eagles equipped with non-standard toxic gas sensors include a spe

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors • 60scroll down to the appropriate gas, then press thePOWER/ENTER button.2. Screw

61 • Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Eagle Instruction Manualreading on the third line of the screen. The sensor connected to EC4 on the an

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors • 62sensor if necessary.1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn th

Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Target Gases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63 • Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Eagle Instruction Manual81-0170RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 58-liter (5 ppm SO2-in-nitrogen)81-0175RK-0

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors • 64Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide SensorsAppendix D describes the Eagle’s non-standard, infra

65 • Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualThis scrubber is for use when setting the carbon dioxide sensor’s zero reading only. T

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors • 66carbon dioxide scrubber, then press the AIR/▲ button to set the zero reading.If the ca

67 • Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors Eagle Instruction Manual7. With the Single Calibration menu displayed, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prom

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors • 689. With the Single Calibration menu displayed, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prom

69 • Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix E: Infrared Methane SensorsAppendix E describes the Eagle’s non-standard, i

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors • 70these models, the infrared methane sensor is wired to the EC4 socket on the analog P

71 • Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors Eagle Instruction Manualcase. It is connected to the EC4 socket on the analog PCB.4. Adjust the sensor’s SPA

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model • 72Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester ModelThe Eagle Tank Tester model is intended for checki

1 • Introduction Eagle Instruction ManualIntroductionOverviewThe RKI Eagle is the most advanced portable gas detection system available. The Eagle is

73 • Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model Eagle Instruction Manualambient air with the incoming sample. The standard dilution fitting dilutes at a rati

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model • 74Parts ListTable 16 lists part numbers for replacement parts and accessories of the Ea

75 • Appendix G: Five-Gas and Six-Gas Models Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix G: Five-Gas and Six-Gas ModelsOverviewThe standard Eagle gas monitor inc

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix G: Five-Gas and Six-Gas Models • 76• Cursors to the left of the first and last channels displayed indicate that addi

77 • Appendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester Model Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester ModelThis Eagle Transformer Gas T

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester Model • 78NOTE: The Eagle can be calibrated either with or without the dilution fitt

79 • Appendix I: Installing the Data Logger Board Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix I: Installing the Data Logger BoardAppendix H describes the procedu

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix J: Infrared Hydrocarbon Sensor • 80Appendix J: Infrared Hydrocarbon SensorAppendix J describes the Eagle’s non-stand

81 • Appendix J: Infrared Hydrocarbon Sensor Eagle Instruction ManualCalibrating the Infrared HC SensorRecommended calibration frequency for the infra

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix J: Infrared Hydrocarbon Sensor • 82Replacing the Infrared HC SensorReturn the Eagle to RKI Instruments, Inc. for rep

Eagle Instruction Manual Introduction • 2About this ManualThis manual is intended for use with all Eagle models. Examples used in this manual are for