Rki-instruments SDM-2012 Standalone Configuration User Manual

www.rkiinstruments.com SDM-2012 Docking StationStandalone ConfigurationOperator’s ManualPart Number: 71-0254RKRevision: 0Released: 8/12/13

5 • OverviewChapter 2: DescriptionOverviewThis section describes the SDM-2012 docking station. It is designed to be used on a table top and consists

95 • OverviewChapter 5: Single Module Data Viewer ProgramOverviewThe Single Module Data Viewer Program is used to view, organize, and print bump test

Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program • 96NOTE: When you start the Single Module Data Viewer Program for the first time, there will be no data

97 • Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program• View the bump test and calibration data saved in the database.• Delete data.• Print bump test or ca

Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program • 98Organizing the Data When viewing the data, it can be organized in two ways: 1. Base View FormatIn bas

99 • Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program 2. ID View FormatIn ID view format, the data can be organized by one or more of the following items

Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program • 100 2. When an item no longer has a (+) or (-) symbol next to it, single click it and the contents of t

101 • Using the Single Module Data Viewer ProgramIf you organize the data by date, then folders organized by year/month appear in the left side of th

Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program • 102If you are viewing data in ID view format, expand the folders in the left side of the window until t

103 • Using the Single Module Data Viewer Programappear showing the selected printer and confirming if you want to print. Verify that the selected pr

Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program • 104 3. Enter the password and click OK. The factory set password is “ABCDE” and is case sensitive. A co

USB Cable • 6USB CableA Type A to Type B USB cable is provided with the docking station. It is only for use with the PC Controlled configuration. It

105 • Spare Parts List 4. Enter the new password and click the New Password button. A confirmation window will appear prompting you for the new passw

Spare Parts List • 10633-2001RK-01 6 inch humidifier tube, for connecting ppm calibration cylinder to GAS 2 fitting and zero air cylinder (if used fo

107 • Spare Parts List81-0154RK-04 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL CH4/12% O2/50 ppm CO/25 ppm H2S, 34 liter aluminum81-0158RK-02 Four-gas cal

7 • Air Filter and Sample TubingA check valve is included with the SDM-2012 but is not needed for the Standalone configuration. It is used for the PC

Instrument Panel • 8Instrument PanelThe instrument panel is on the top of the SDM-2012 and includes the instrument cradle, the IR port, the charging

9 • Instrument Panel SDM-2012BUMP CAL.EDITENTERGX-2012 OFFCOPYCHARGEPOWER1SEC ON3SEC OFFRecess Cover Flap Figure 8: Instrument Panel with Alkaline I

Back Panel • 10Back PanelThe back panel includes the power jack, sample fittings, and a USB PC connector. Power JackThe power jack is located in the

11 • Control PanelControl PanelThe control panel is used to setup and operate the docking station in the Standalone configuration. It is located at t

Control Panel • 12CAL S • Initiates a calibration• Cancels a calibration• Clears data from docking station memory (when used with COPY button)• Move

13 • Front PanelFront PanelA type A USB port is located on the front of the docking station. This port can be used to save calibration and bump test

Overview • 14Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012OverviewThere are four tasks that must be completed before you can begin to use the SDM-2012: ha

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15 • Hardware Assembly 5. Install the air filter so that the arrow on the filter that indicates direction of flow is pointing towards the AIR fitti

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 16Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit ModeOnce the hardware has been assembled, use Edit Mod

17 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit ModeAir Sample Time (AIR)The air sample time can be set separately for bump testing and calibration.

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 18Turning on the SDM-2012 with an InstrumentDo the following to turn on the SDM-2012 and establish

19 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode 6. Press and hold the POWER ENTER button on the instrument until you hear a beep, then release i

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 20instrument is due for calibration, it will show a calibration expired failure screen and the buzz

21 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit ModeSetting the Bump Test ParametersDo the following to set the bump test parameters. 1. Turn on the

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 22Parameters” on page 16. 5. Use the BUMP T and CAL S buttons to scroll through the different bump

23 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode 6. To edit a parameter, press and release the EDIT ENTER button when that parameter is displayed

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 24 2. Press and hold the EDIT ENTER button for 2 seconds. The instrument will display the Edit Mode

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode 5. Use the BUMP T and CAL S buttons to scroll through the different calibration parameters. 6. T

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 26Setting the Gas Inlet for H2S (GX-2012 Only)If you are using a separate calibration cylinder for

27 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode 4. Press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The current gas inlet setting will be displayed.

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 28Updating the Tested Sensors SettingThe tested sensors setting allows the user to control what sen

29 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode 3. Press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The instrument will alternate between the following

Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 30 4. Press and release the EDIT ENTER button. • If a GX-2012 is inserted, the current setting for

31 • Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode 5. To edit the tested sensor setting, press and release the EDIT ENTER button. An “E” will appea

Connecting Calibration Gas • 32Connecting Calibration Gas The GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings on the back of the docking station are designed to be used wit

33 • Connecting Calibration GasTo connect calibration gas to the SDM-2012, do the following: 1. If the area around the docking station is not conside

Installing the Single Module Data Viewer Software • 34Installing the Single Module Data Viewer Software 1. Launch Windows®. 2. Exit from all applicat

Table of ContentsSetting the Gas Inlet for H2S (GX-2012 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Updating the Tested

35 • OverviewChapter 4: OperationOverviewWhen you have completed the tasks in "Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012", you are ready to

Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 36 7. Connect the exhaust line to the exhaust fitting on the GX-2012. Figure 15: Inserting the GX-2012GX-2012 or GasTracer

37 • Bump Testing a GX-2012 8. Press and hold the POWER ENTER button on the GX-2012 until you hear a beep, then release it. The GX-2012 will begin it

Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 38• When CL RMNDR is set to ON and CL EXPRD is set to NOT USE, if the GX-2012 is due for calibration, the instrument will sh

39 • Bump Testing a GX-2012 12. Press and hold the BUMP T button until the BUMP T LED turns on (about one second) then release it. During the bump te

Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 40• If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the bump test and will not apply c

41 • Bump Testing a GX-2012 17. The SDM-2012 will analyze the results.• If the bump test passes, continue with step 18.• If the bump test fails, and

Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 42• If the bump test fails, and AUTO CAL was set to ON, a calibration will automatically begin and calibration gas will cont

43 • Bump Testing a GX-2012 21. After the fresh air purge is complete, the GX-2012 screen will alternate between the gas readings and the bump test o

Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 44 Figure 20: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Se

Table of ContentsDeleting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103C

45 • Bump Testing a GX-2012 Figure 22: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test and Passed Auto Calibration,Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Menu Item in

Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 46 Figure 24: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test and Failed Calibration, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Menu Item in Edit

47 • Bump Testing a GX-2012pump starts. To perform a calibration, press and hold the CAL S button until the pump starts. To return to the home screen

Calibrating a GX-2012 • 48Calibrating a GX-2012The following instructions apply to GX-2012s with one or more of the standard four sensors (catalytic

49 • Calibrating a GX-2012 7. Connect the exhaust line to the exhaust fitting on the GX-2012. Figure 26: Inserting the GX-2012 8. Press and hold th

Calibrating a GX-2012 • 50and the SDM-2012 occurs, the home screen will appear on the instrument display at the end of the startup sequence. The hear

51 • Calibrating a GX-2012• When CL RMNDR is set to ON and CL EXPRD is set to NOT USE, if the GX-2012 is due for calibration, the instrument will sho

Calibrating a GX-2012 • 52 11. Press and hold the CAL S button until the CAL S LED turns on (about one second) then release it. During the calibratio

53 • Calibrating a GX-2012• If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the calibration and will not apply

Calibrating a GX-2012 • 54menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, continue with step 17.If a %volume sensor is installed in your GX-2012 and if the GAS

1 • OverviewChapter 1: IntroductionOverviewThis chapter briefly describes the SDM-2012 Docking Station and the Single Module Data Viewer Program. Thi

55 • Calibrating a GX-2012 Figure 30: Calibration Results, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALLNOTE: If the GAS menu i

Calibrating a GX-2012 • 56second and then release them. To avoid accidentally entering Edit Mode, press and hold the POWER button first, then press a

57 • Bump Testing a Gas TracerBump Testing a Gas TracerThe following instructions apply to standard Gas Tracers that contain the standard sensors (ca

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 58 7. Connect the exhaust line to the exhaust fitting on the Gas Tracer. Figure 31: Inserting the Gas Tracer 8. Press a

59 • Bump Testing a Gas Tracercharge LED was amber, it will begin to blink green.NOTE: The screen above applies to a standard Gas Tracer with a %volu

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 60• When CL RMNDR is set to ON and CL EXPRD is set to NOT USE, if the Gas Tracer is due for calibration, the instrument w

61 • Bump Testing a Gas TracerNOTE: Do not use a 4-gas cylinder or any cylinder that includes H2S when bump testing a Gas Tracer. H2S adversely affec

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 62 14. Remove any connected cylinders and press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The SDM-2012 will purge for 30 seconds

63 • Bump Testing a Gas Tracer• If the ppm sensor fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the bump test and will not apply calibratio

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 64NOTE: GAS 2 calibration gas will continue to be applied so that the total gas application time is the time defined by t

System Requirements • 2CAUTION: The GX-2012 and Gas Tracer detect oxygen deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen, combustible gases, carbon monoxide

65 • Bump Testing a Gas Tracersensor. Figure 32: Fresh Air Adjustment Fail, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL Figure

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 66In this case continue with step 31.NOTE: If the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, there will be no fresh air ad

67 • Bump Testing a Gas Tracer 25. If your Gas Tracer does not have a %volume sensor installed, or if the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, c

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 68NOTE: GAS 2 calibration gas will continue to be applied so that the total gas application time is the time defined by t

69 • Bump Testing a Gas Tracer 30. After the fresh air purge is complete, the screen will alternate between the gas readings and the bump test or bum

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 70 Figure 35: Successful Bump Test, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL Figure 36:

71 • Bump Testing a Gas Tracer Figure 37: Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL Figure

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 72 Figure 39: Failed Bump Test and Passed Calibration, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL

73 • Bump Testing a Gas Tracer Figure 41: Failed Bump Test and Calibration, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALLNOTE:

Bump Testing a Gas Tracer • 74hold the EDIT ENTER and POWER buttons simultaneously for about one second and then release them. To avoid accidentally

3 • SpecificationsSpecificationsTable 1: SDM-2012 SpecificationsInput Power 12 VDCNOTE: AC Adapter with 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6A input and 12 VD

75 • Calibrating a Gas TracerCalibrating a Gas TracerThe following instructions apply to standard Gas Tracers that contain the standard sensors (cata

Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 76 7. Connect the exhaust line to the exhaust fitting on the Gas Tracer. Figure 42: Inserting the Gas TracerGX-2012 or G

77 • Calibrating a Gas Tracer 8. Press and hold the POWER ENTER button on the Gas Tracer until you hear a beep, then release it. The Gas Tracer will

Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 78• When CL RMNDR is set to ON and CL EXPRD is set to NOT USE, if the Gas Tracer is due for calibration, the instrument wi

79 • Calibrating a Gas TracerNOTE: Do not use a 4-gas cylinder or any cylinder that includes H2S when calibrating a Gas Tracer. H2S adversely affects

Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 80 14. Remove any connected cylinders and press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The SDM-2012 will purge for 30 seconds.

81 • Calibrating a Gas Tracer• If the ppm sensor fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the calibration and will not apply calibrati

Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 82• If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the calibration and will not app

83 • Calibrating a Gas Tracer Figure 44: Failed Fresh Air Adjustment, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALLNOTE: If the

Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 84 23. If your Gas Tracer does not have a %volume sensor installed, or if the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, co

About this Manual • 4About this ManualThe SDM-2012 Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for note

85 • Calibrating a Gas Tracer 27. After the fresh air purge is complete, the screen will alternate between the gas readings and the calibration resul

Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 86 Figure 46: Calibration Results, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALLNOTE: If the GAS men

87 • Calibrating a Gas TracerTo turn off the instrument before it is automatically turned off, press and hold the EDIT ENTER and POWER buttons simult

Troubleshooting • 88TroubleshootingNOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes SDM-2012 problems only. See the GX-2012 Operator’s Manual or Gas Tracer

89 • Troubleshooting• No IR connection between instrument and SDM-2012• SDM-2012 is not turned on.• The instrument is not correctly inserted into the

Charging an Instrument in a Docking Station • 90Charging an Instrument in a Docking StationThe SDM-2012 can be used to charge the rechargeable Li-ion

91 • Charging an Instrument in a Docking StationRecharging a Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations 1. Confirm that the AC adapter is connect

Calibration and Bump Test Records • 92will go into a 5 minute charge cycle and the following screen will be displayed on the instrument screen.It wil

93 • Calibration and Bump Test RecordsNOTE: The USB port on the front of the docking station cannot be used to connect the SDM-2012 to a computer, on

Calibration and Bump Test Records • 94"Bump Test and Calibration Record Files" below for a discussion of these files and how to use them.Cl