SDM-E2 Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0224RK Revision: D Released: 11/19/13 www.rkiinstruments.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About the SDM-E2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Specifications . .
Setting the Gas Inlet Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting Calibration Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installing the Single Module Data Viewer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chapter 4: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Exiting the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Appendix A: Bump Testing and Calibrating EAGLE 2s with IR Sensors . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This chapter briefly describes the SDM-E2 Docking Station and the Single Module Data Viewer Program. This chapter also describes the SDM-E2 Docking Station Standalone Operation Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the SDM-E2’s specifications.
CAUTION: The EAGLE 2 detects oxygen deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen, combustible gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be dangerous or life threatening. When using the EAGLE 2, you must follow the instructions and warnings in the EAGLE 2 Operator’s Manual to assure proper and safe operation of the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury.
Specifications Table 1: SDM-E2 Specifications Input Power 12 VDC NOTE: AC Adapter with 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6A input and 12 VDC, 1.2A output provided as standard.
About this Manual The SDM-E2 Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings. NOTE: Describes additional or critical information. CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment. WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death. Cautions & Safety Information • Use only polyurethane sample tubing with the SDM-E2. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for other materials.
Chapter 2: Description Overview This section describes the SDM-E2 docking station. It is designed to be used on a table top and consists of the AC adaptor, Type A to Type B USB cable, air filter, check valve, sample tubing, instrument panel, back panel, control panel, status LEDs, and 2 USB ports. AC Adapter Single-Port AC Adapter The single-port AC adapter is a wall plug style adapter with a 5 foot cable. The end of the cable has a plug that connects to the power jack on the SDM-E2’s back panel.
USB Cable A Type A to Type B USB cable is provided with the docking station. It is only for use with the PC Controlled configuration. It is not used in the Standalone configuration. Figure 3: USB Cable Air Filter, Sample Tubing, and Check Valve A cylindrical particle filter with a short length of tubing is supplied with the SDM-E2 for installation to the AIR fitting on the back panel. The filter keeps particulate contamination out of the docking station.
A check valve is included with the SDM-E2 but is not needed for the Standalone configuration. It is used for the PC Controlled configuration. Figure 5: Check Valve Instrument Panel The instrument panel is located on the top of the SDM-E2 and includes the instrument cradle, the exhaust bellow, the IR port, the charging cord, and a recess for the fitting at the end of the gas out to EAGLE 2 line. The instrument cradle is a recessed area on the top of the SDM-E2 that is designed to accept the EAGLE 2.
Back Panel The back panel includes the power jack, sample fittings, gas out to EAGLE 2 fitting, and a USB PC connector. Exhaust Fitting Gas 2 Fitting Air Fitting Gas 1 Fitting Gas Out to EAGLE 2 Line Gas Out to EAGLE 2 Fitting Back Panel USB Port (Type B), For Computer Connection Top View Power Jack Rear View Figure 7: Fittings and Connections Power Jack The power jack is located in the center of the back panel. The plug on the end of the AC adapter cable mates to it.
Control Panel The control panel is used to setup and operate the docking station in the Standalone configuration. It is located at the front of the docking station. It includes the control buttons, the control button LEDs, and the CHARGE status LED. Figure 8: Control Panel Five control buttons are located on the control panel. From left to right they are BUMP T , CAL S , EDIT ENTER, COPY, and POWER.
Table 2: Control Button Functions Control Button Control Button LED Function(s) Control Button Function(s) CAL S • Initiates a calibration • Cancels a calibration • Clears data from docking station memory (when used with COPY button) • Moves up a list of parameters • Increases an adjustable parameter Indicates status of a calibration in progress EDIT ENTER • Puts docking station into various edit modes • Makes a displayed parameter editable • Escapes or cancels an operation • Turns off connected EAGL
Front Panel A type A USB port is located on the front of the docking station. This port can be used to save calibration and bump test data to a USB flash drive. This USB port is for use only in the Standalone configuration of the SDM-E2. Front Panel USB Port (Type A), For Flash Drive Figure 9: Front Panel NOTE: The SDM-E2 does not support connection of a computer to the front USB port, only a USB flash drive.
Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-E2 Overview There are four tasks that must be completed before you can begin to use the SDM-E2: hardware assembly, setting or confirming the bump test and calibration parameters, connecting calibration gas, and installing the Single Module Data Viewer Software on your computer. This chapter describes how to assemble the parts that are shipped with the SDM-E2 and set or view the bump test and calibration parameters.
safely dispersed, such as an open window. CAUTION: 6. The maximum recommended length for the exhaust tube is 30 feet. Do not use more than 30 feet of tubing or tubing with an ID of less than 3/16 inch for the exhaust tube or the bump test and calibration accuracy may be adversely affected. The tube that is shipped with the SDM-E2 has an ID of 3/16 inch and is 10 feet long. Install the 3 foot long 3/16 inch ID tubes that are included with the SDM-E2 on the GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings.
Table 3: Bump Test & Calibration Parameter Parameter Calibration Gas Sample Time Bump Test Check Tolerance Automatic Calibration Display Tag Available Choices Bump Factory Setting Cal Factory Setting 30 seconds AUTO 50% n/a On n/a GAS TIME • • • • • • AUTO 30 seconds 45 seconds 60 seconds 90 seconds 120 seconds CHECK • • • • • ± 10% ± 20% ± 30% ± 40% ± 50% AUTO CAL • On • Off Air Sample Time (AIR TIME) The air sample time can be set separately for bump testing and calibration.
Turning on the SDM-E2 with an EAGLE 2 Do the following to turn on the SDM-E2 and establish a connection with an EAGLE 2: 1. Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-E2 and to an AC wall socket. 2. Press and hold the SDM-E2’s POWER button. The LEDs will turn amber. 3. When the BUMP T and CAL S LEDs turn off, release the POWER button. 4.
6. If the EAGLE 2 is equipped with NiMH batteries and you wish to charge the batteries, connect the charging cable at the front of the SDM-E2 to the charging jack on the back of the instrument. The CHARGE LED will begin flashing amber. If the batteries are fully charged, the CHARGE LED will become solid green again after about 5 minutes. Typically a bump test or calibration will be initiated before this happens.
Setting the Bump Test Parameters Do the following to set the bump test parameters after establishing a connection between an EAGLE 2 and the SDM-E2. 1. Turn on the SDM-E2 with an EAGLE 2 and establish a connection between them as described above in "Turning on the SDM-E2 with an EAGLE 2". The EAGLE 2 will display the home screen. CH4 50%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 50ppm ----2. GAS1 GAS1 GAS1 GAS1 Press and hold the EDIT ENTER button for 2 seconds. The EAGLE 2 will display the Edit Mode screen.
4. If you wish to cancel setting the bump test parameters or were just viewing the parameters to confirm their values, press and release the BUMP T button to return to the home screen. To continue and change parameters, press and release the EDIT ENTER button. A cursor will appear to the right of the first bump test parameter. For a description of the bump test parameters, see “Bump Test & Calibration Parameters” on page 13. BUMP TEST PARAMETER 1.AIR TIME: 30sec < 2.GAS TIME: AUTO 3.CHECK : +-50% 4.
Setting the Calibration Parameters Do the following to set the calibration parameters after establishing a connection between an EAGLE 2 and the SDM-E2. 1. Turn on the SDM-E2 with an EAGLE 2 and establish a connection between them as described above in "Turning on the SDM-E2 with an EAGLE 2". The EAGLE 2 will display the home screen. CH4 50%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 50ppm ----2. GAS1 GAS1 GAS1 GAS1 Press and hold the EDIT ENTER button for 2 seconds. The EAGLE 2 will display the Edit Mode screen.
4. If you wish to cancel setting the calibration parameters or were just viewing the parameters to confirm their values, press and release the CAL S button to return to the home screen. To continue, press and release the EDIT ENTER button. A cursor will appear to the right of the first calibration parameter. For a description of the calibration parameters, see “Bump Test & Calibration Parameters” on page 13. CAL PARAMETER 1.AIR TIME: 30sec < 2.CAL TIME: 60 sec 5.
Setting the Gas Inlet Parameters The gas inlet parameters define what gas ports are used during bump testing or calibration and lets you select the port for each channel in your instrument. With the exception of the default settings outlined in “Appendix A: Bump Testing and Calibrating EAGLE 2s with IR Sensors” on page 83, all of the standard 4 sensors (catalytic LEL, O2, H2S, and CO) are assigned to GAS 1 and special sensors (PID, TC, IR, and ESM-01) are assigned to GAS 2.
3. Press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The EAGLE 2 will display the following screen with the two gas inlet parameters and a cursor next to the first parameter. The USING setting will be visible. GAS INLET PARAMETER 1.USING : GAS1&GAS2 < 2.ASSIGN : . . . 4. To change the USING setting, move the cursor next to the USING parameter with the BUMP T or CAL S button if necessary and press and release the EDIT ENTER button. An asterisk will appear to the left of the cursor. GAS INLET PARAMETER 1.
7. To edit the gas assignments, move the cursor next to the ASSIGN parameter with the BUMP T or CAL S button if necessary and press and release EDIT ENTER. The gas assignment screen will be displayed. CH4 50%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 50ppm ----- NOTE: 8. See the next section, "Connecting Calibration Gas", for guidelines to decide whether to assign a channel to GAS 1 or GAS 2.
Connecting Calibration Gas The GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings on the back of the docking station are designed to be used with a calibration gas cylinder that is fitted with a demand flow regulator. The AIR fitting may be used with a demand flow regulator and a cylinder of zero emissions air, but this is not normally necessary since the docking station will generally be in a fresh air area. The type of calibration gas cylinder used for the GAS 1 fitting depends on the gas sensors installed in the EAGLE 2.
Use Table 4 below as a guide in determining which calibration gas cylinder is appropriate for your system. See “Spare Parts List” on page 80 for a list of available cylinder part numbers.
Installing the Single Module Data Viewer Software 1. Launch Windows®. 2. Exit from all applications and open windows. 3. There are two ways to install the Single Module Data Viewer Software: by using the SDM-E2 product CD or by using the Single Module Data Viewer Software Installation CD. • If you are using the SDM-E2 Product CD, insert the Product CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically open revealing several folders.
Chapter 4: Operation Overview When you have completed the tasks in "Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-E2", you are ready to use the SDM-E2 docking station. The SDM-E2 is capable of performing bump tests and calibrations on the EAGLE 2. It can also charge the optional rechargeable NiMH batteries in the EAGLE 2. This chapter describes procedures for using the docking station to bump test, calibrate, and recharge EAGLE 2s in the standalone configuration of the docking station.
E AGL E 2 OF F C alibra tion Statio n S DM -E 2 E DIT E NT E R S HI FT C AL B U MP R AN GE A IR P OW ER E N T ER R ES E T D IS PL AY AD JUS T NO Y ES C OP Y P OW E R 1 S EC ON 3 S EC OFF Install an EAGLE 2 in the instrument cradle. Set the EAGLE 2 onto the top of the SDM-E2 and slide the instrument forward until it falls into place as illustrated below. C HAR G E 5. Figure 11: Inserting the EAGLE 2 WARNING: 6.
WARNING: 7. Do not plug the charger cable into a battery pack that contains alkaline batteries. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. Press and hold the POWER ENTER RESET button on the EAGLE 2 until you hear a beep, then release it. The EAGLE 2 will begin its power up sequence. If a successful connection between the EAGLE 2 and the SDM-E2 occurs, the home screen will display at the end of the start up sequence. If the charge LED was amber, it will begin to blink green. CH4 50%LEL OXY 12.
11. Press and hold the BUMP T button until the BUMP T LED turns on (about one second) then release it. The bump test begins. During the bump test, the BUMP T LED will flash amber indicating that a bump test is in progress and the EAGLE 2 display will show the current readings. CH4 0%LEL OXY 20.9vol% H2S 0.0ppm CO 0ppm ----- Z Z Z Z If you wish to cancel the bump test, press and hold the BUMP T button for at least one second until CANCEL appears on the screen. 12.
14. The SDM-E2 will perform a fresh air adjustment on the instrument. • If the air adjustment is successful, the SDM-E2 will indicate that all channels passed with a “P” to the right of the “Z”. The “Z” indicates it is a fresh air adjustment (zero) result. The SDM-E2 will continue as described in step 15 below. CH4 0%LEL OXY 20.9vol% H2S 0.
15. The SDM-E2 will apply calibration gas to the instrument for the time defined by the GAS TIME bump test parameter. A “B” will appear to the right of the gas reading to indicate that calibration gas is being applied for a bump test. CH4 OXY H2S CO ----- 30%LEL 9.0vol% 3.0ppm 15ppm B B B B At the end of the calibration gas application, the SDM-E2 will determine if the bump test passed. 16. When the AUTO CAL bump test parameter is set to OFF: a.
17. When the AUTO CAL bump test parameter is set to ON: • If all channels pass the bump test: a. The following screen appears indicating all channels passed the bump test with a “P” to the right of the “B” for each channel: CH4 48%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 24.0ppm CO 47ppm ----- BP BP BP BP b. The BUMP T LED will continue to flash amber while the docking station performs a fresh air purge for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter.
The current gas readings will be displayed along with the bump test results. A “C” will appear next to the channels indicating they are being calibrated. The BUMP T LED will continue to flash amber and the CAL S LED will begin flashing amber to indicate a calibration is taking place. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 45ppm ----- BF BF BP BF C C C C b.
seconds. If the bump test failed, the instrument will shut off after 10 minutes. If buttons are pressed before the SDM-E2 turns off the instrument, it will automatically turn it off 10 minutes after the last button push. To turn off the instrument before it is automatically turned off, press and hold the EDIT ENTER and POWER buttons simultaneously for at least one second and then release them. CAUTION: When using the EAGLE 2 with the SDM-E2, do not turn off the instrument using the instrument power button.
To perform a calibration on an instrument: 1. Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-E2 and to an AC wall socket. 3. When the BUMP T and CAL S LEDs turn off, release the POWER button. 4. The COPY LED will be off or on steadily and the CHARGE LED will be blinking green if the SDM-E2 is operating properly or solid red if there is a system failure. The amount of free memory in the SDM-E2 will dictate the condition of the COPY LED (see “Available Memory in the SDM-E2” on page 68). 5.
6. If the EAGLE 2 is equipped with NiMH batteries and you wish to charge the batteries, connect the charging cable at the front of the SDM-E2 to the charging jack on the back of the instrument. The CHARGE LED will begin to flash amber. If the batteries are fully charged, the CHARGE LED will become solid green again after about 5 minutes. Typically a bump test or calibration will be initiated before this happens.
10. Press and hold the CAL S button until the CAL S LED turns on (about one second) then release it. The calibration begins. During the calibration, the CAL S LED will flash amber indicating that a calibration is in progress and the EAGLE 2 display will show the current readings. CH4 0%LEL OXY 20.9vol% H2S 0.0ppm CO 0ppm ----- Z Z Z Z If you wish to cancel the calibration, press and hold the CAL S button for at least one second until CANCEL appears on the screen. 11.
13. The SDM-E2 will perform a fresh air adjustment on the instrument. • If the air adjustment is successful, the SDM-E2 will continue as described in step 14 below. CH4 0%LEL OXY 20.9vol% H2S 5.0ppm CO 0ppm ----• Z Z Z Z P P P P If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-E2 will abort the calibration and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the CAL S LED will flash red indicating a failure and the following screen will appear. CH4 0%LEL OXY 20.9vol% H2S 25.
with a P (pass) or an F (fail) while the fresh air purge is performed. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 45ppm ----- CF CF CP CP 16. Once the fresh air purge is finished, the CAL S LED will stop blinking and be steadily green if the calibration passed or steadily red if the calibration failed. 17. After a successful or failed calibration, • To perform any other operations: To perform a bump test, press and hold the BUMP T button until the pump starts.
saved bump test and calibration records to a USB flash drive. 19. Disconnect the charger cable, if connected, and the gas out to EAGLE 2 line from the EAGLE 2. 20. Remove the EAGLE 2 from the SDM-E2. 21. If you wish to calibrate additional instruments, repeat step 5 - step 20 above for each additional instrument. Bump Testing an Instrument with Special Sensors When a bump test is performed, the SDM-E2 performs a fresh air adjustment on an EAGLE 2 and then applies calibration gas to the instrument.
C ali bra ti on Statio n S DM -E 2 P OW E R C OP Y E DIT E NT E R S H I FT C AL B U MP R AN GE A IR Y ES P OW ER E N T ER R ES E T D IS PL AY A D JU S T N O E A GL E 2 OF F 1 S EC ON 3 S EC OFF Install an EAGLE 2 in the instrument cradle. Set the EAGLE 2 onto the top of the SDM-E2 and slide the instrument forward until it falls into place as illustrated below. C H AR G E 5. Figure 13: Inserting the EAGLE 2 WARNING: 6.
WARNING: 7. Do not plug the charger cable into a battery pack that contains alkaline batteries. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. Press and hold the POWER ENTER RESET button on the EAGLE 2 until you hear a beep, then release it. The EAGLE 2 will begin its power up sequence. If a successful connection between the EAGLE 2 and the SDM-E2 occurs, the home screen will display at the end of the start up sequence. If the charge LED was amber, it will begin to blink green.
NOTE: If you have an EAGLE 2 with an IR CO2 sensor in the 0-10,000 ppm or 0-5.00 %vol range, be sure to replace the air filter at the AIR inlet fitting with the CO2 scrubber when testing an instrument with a CO2 sensor installed to ensure that the CO2 present in fresh air is scrubbed out. Remove the black end caps from each end of the scrubber before installing onto the AIR inlet fitting. Replace the caps when the scrubber is not in use.
• To perform a calibration, press and release the CAL S button. 13. The “Z” to the right of the gas reading indicates that air is being applied to the instrument for a fresh air adjustment (zero). The SDM-E2 will apply fresh air to the instrument for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter. 14. The SDM-E2 will perform a fresh air adjustment on the instrument. • If the air adjustment is successful, the SDM-E2 will indicate that all channels passed and continue as described in step 15 below.
15. The SDM-E2 will apply GAS 1 calibration gas to the instrument for the time defined by the GAS TIME bump test parameter. The fifth and sixth channels’ gas reading will be replaced by dashes while the standard 4 sensors are being bump tested. CH4 48%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 3.0ppm CO 47ppm CO2 --------NH3 --------- B B B B At the end of the calibration gas application, the SDM-E2 will determine if the standard 4 sensors passed the bump test. 16. When the AUTO CAL bump test parameter is set to OFF: a.
b. Once the GAS 2 calibration gas has been applied for the appropriate amount of time, the SDM-E2 will determine if the fifth channel passed the bump test and will indicate a P (pass) or an F (fail) to the right of the “B” which indicates it is a bump test result. CH4 48%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 3.0ppm CO 47ppm CO2 4500ppm NH3 --------- NOTE: BP BP BF BP BP If your instrument has only one special sensor, continue to step 18. c.
e. Once the GAS 2 calibration gas has been applied for the appropriate amount of time, the SDM-E2 will determine if the sixth channel passed the bump test and will indicate a P (pass) or an F (fail) to the right of the “B” which indicates it is a bump test result. CH4 48%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 3.0ppm CO 47ppm CO2 4500ppm NH3 3.0ppm BP BP BF BP BP BF f. The BUMP T LED will continue to flash amber while the docking station performs a fresh air purge for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter.
b. GAS 2 calibration gas will be applied to the fifth sensor and the SDM-E2 will determine if it passed bump testing. If it passed, the following screen will appear: CH4 48%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 23.0ppm CO 47ppm CO2 4500ppm NH3 --------- NOTE: BP BP BP BP BP If your instrument has only one special sensor, continue to step 18. c. If your instrument has more than one special sensor, as in this example, you will need to change the GAS 2 cylinder in order for the bump test to continue.
e. Once the GAS 2 calibration gas has been applied for the appropriate amount of time, the SDM-E2 will determine if the sixth channel passed the bump test and will indicate a P (pass) or an F (fail) to the right of the “B” which indicates it is a bump test result. If it passed, the following screen will appear. CH4 48%LEL OXY 12.0vol% H2S 23.0ppm CO 47ppm CO2 4500ppm NH3 23.0ppm BP BP BP BP BP BP f.
NOTE: GAS 1 calibration gas will continue to be applied so that the total gas application time is the time defined by the GAS TIME calibration parameter. This time includes the time that the instrument was being bump tested. If the GAS TIME calibration parameter is set to 90 seconds and the GAS TIME bump test parameter is set to 30 seconds, the instrument will sample gas for an additional 60 seconds if the bump test fails to bring the total exposure time to 90 seconds.
d. Once the calibration is complete, the screen will indicate whether the fifth channel calibration passed or failed. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 45ppm CO2 4500ppm NH3 --------- NOTE: BF BF BP BF BF CF CF CP CP CP If your instrument has only one special sensor, continue to step i. e. If your instrument has more than one special sensor, as in this example, you will need to change the GAS 2 cylinder in order for the bump test to continue.
g. GAS 2 calibration gas will be applied to the sixth channel and the SDM-E2 will determine if it passes bump testing. If it does not pass, a calibration will automatically begin on that channel. If it does pass, the bump test will continue as described in step i. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 45ppm CO2 4500ppm NH3 3.0ppm BF BF BP BF BF BF CF CF CP CP CP C h. Once the calibration is complete, the screen will indicate whether the sixth channel calibration passed or failed. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.
instrument, it will automatically turn it off 10 minutes after the last button push. To turn off the instrument before it is automatically turned off, press and hold the EDIT ENTER and POWER buttons simultaneously for at least one second and then release them. CAUTION: When using the EAGLE 2 with the SDM-E2, do not turn off the instrument using the instrument power button. Use the EDIT ENTER and POWER buttons on the SDM-E2 to turn off the instrument.
Calibrating an Instrument with Special Sensors When a calibration is performed, the docking station performs a fresh air adjustment on an instrument and then applies calibration gas to the instrument. The docking station analyzes the calibration results and determines if the instrument passed the calibration. Instruments that have one or more special sensors installed need one or more gas cylinders to connect to the GAS 2 fitting. Be sure that you have the required calibration cylinders for your sensors.
E A GL E 2 OF F C alibra tion S tatio n S DM -E 2 E DIT E NT E R S H I FT C AL B U MP R ANGE A IR P OW ER E N T ER R ES E T D IS PL AY A D JU S T NO Y ES C OP Y P OW E R 1 S EC ON 3 S EC OFF Install an EAGLE 2 in the instrument cradle. Set the EAGLE 2 onto the top of the SDM-E2 and slide the instrument forward until it falls into place as illustrated below. C H AR G E 5. Figure 14: Inserting the EAGLE 2 WARNING: 6.
WARNING: 7. Do not plug the charger cable into a battery pack that contains alkaline batteries. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. Press and hold the POWER ENTER RESET button on the EAGLE 2 until you hear a beep, then release it. The EAGLE 2 will begin its power up sequence. If a successful connection between the EAGLE 2 and the SDM-E2 occurs, the home screen will display at the end of the start up sequence. If the charge LED was amber, it will begin to blink green.
10. Press and hold the CAL S button until the CAL S LED turns on (about one second) then release it. The calibration begins. During the calibration, the CAL S LED will flash amber indicating that a calibration is in progress and the EAGLE 2 display will show the current readings. CH4 0%LEL OXY 20.9vol% H2S 0.0ppm CO 0ppm CO2 0ppm NH3 0.0ppm Z Z Z Z Z Z If you wish to cancel the calibration, press and hold the CAL S button for at least one second until CANCEL appears on the screen. 11.
13. The SDM-E2 will perform a fresh air adjustment on the instrument. • If the air adjustment is successful, the SDM-E2 will continue as described in step 14 below. CH4 0%LEL OXY 20.9vol% H2S 0.0ppm CO 0ppm CO2 0ppm NH3 0.0ppm • Z P Z P Z P Z P Z P Z P If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-E2 will abort the calibration and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the CAL S LED will flash red indicating a failure and the following screen will appear.
calibrated yet. 15. The calibration results for the standard 4 channels will be displayed by a P (pass) or an F (fail) to the right of the “C” which indicates it is a calibration result and the fifth channel’s calibration will begin. Be sure that the appropriate cylinder for the fifth channel’s gas is connected to the GAS 2 fitting. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 45ppm CO2 3500ppm NH3 --------- CF CF CP CP C 16.
release the EDIT ENTER button on the SDM-E2. The calibration will continue. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 45ppm CO2 3500ppm NH3 3.0ppm CF CF CP CP CF C 19. Once the GAS 2 calibration gas has been applied for the appropriate amount of time, the SDM-E2 will determine if the sixth channel passed the calibration. CH4 29%LEL OXY 18.0vol% H2S 25.0ppm CO 45ppm CO2 3500ppm NH3 3.0ppm CF CF CP CP CF CF 20.
EDIT ENTER button until the home screen appears. • To turn the EAGLE 2 off: If the calibration was successful, the instrument will shut off after 15 seconds. If the calibration failed, the instrument will shut off after 10 minutes. If buttons are pressed before the SDM-E2 turns off the instrument, it will automatically turn it off 10 minutes after the last button push.
Troubleshooting NOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes SDM-E2 problems only. See the EAGLE 2 Operator’s Manual for problems you may encounter with the EAGLE 2. Table 5: Troubleshooting the SDM-E2 Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action • Fresh air adjustment fails • The SDM-E2 is not in a fresh air environment or the cylinder being used is not a zero air cylinder. • If a zero air cylinder is used, the calibration cylinder is out of gas.
• No IR connection between EAGLE 2 and SDM-E2 • SDM-E2 is not turned on. • The EAGLE 2 is not correctly inserted into the instrument cradle. • The IR window is dirty. 1. Turn on the SDM-E2. If it does not turn on, check that the AC adapter is plugged into an AC socket and to the jack on the back of the SDM-E2. 2. Check to make sure the EAGLE 2 is inserted properly. 3. Clean the IR window on the SDM-E2. 4. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for further instruction.
Charging an Instrument in a Docking Station The SDM-E2 can be used to charge the rechargeable NiMH batteries in an EAGLE 2 equipped with them. To maximize the EAGLE 2’s run time and the battery life, make sure the batteries’ charge is as low as possible before recharging them. WARNING: Do not plug the charger cable into a battery pack that contains alkaline batteries. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. Recharing a Battery Pack After Performing a Bump Test or Calibration 1.
NOTE: If alkaline batteries are detected, the SDM-E2 must be turned off and on again before attempting to charge another battery pack. If the charging process encounters a fail condition, the CHARGE LED will turn steadily red. A fail condition could indicate that there is something wrong with the NiMH batteries, or that there is something wrong with the charger. 6. When the charge is complete, the CHARGE status LED will turn solid green. Recharging a Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations 1.
Batteries Too Drained for Standalone Operation If the charger is connected to the EAGLE 2 and the batteries in the EAGLE 2 do not have enough power to keep the instrument on, it will go into a 20 minute charge cycle and the following screen will be displayed on the EAGLE 2. LOW BATTERY PLEASE WAIT WHILE CHARGING 19’59” It will not connect to the SDM-E2. The instrument cannot be bump tested or calibrated in the charge cycle.
Calibration and Bump Test Records The SDM-E2 saves a record of each bump test and calibration performed. It is capable of saving up to 200 such records. When an SDM-E2’s memory becomes full, the oldest record is overwritten when a new record is saved. The records saved in the SDM-E2’s memory can be saved to a USB flash drive using the USB port on the front. Available Memory in the SDM-E2 The COPY LED indicates how much of the SDM-E2’s memory has been used. The table below describes the various indications.
SDM-E2 will take a few seconds to determine how much memory is available in the flash drive. • If the flash drive’s available memory is not enough for the contents of the SDM-E2’s memory, the COPY LED will alternate between green and red. Enough memory will have to be cleared in the flash drive to make room for the records in the SDM-E2’s memory.
The files that an SDM-E2 saves to a USB flash drive are structured so that they can be imported into a database controlled by the Single Module Data Viewer Software. See “Importing Files Into the Database” on page 73 for instructions to add files to the database.
Chapter 5: Single Module Data Viewer Program Overview The Single Module Data Viewer Program is used to view, organize, and print bump test and calibration records that were created by the SDM-E2 while used in the standalone configuration. It can also be used to export these records from its database for use in other programs. This chapter describes how to use the Single Module Data Viewer Program. Launching the Single Module Data Viewer Program 1.
NOTE: When you start the Single Module Data Viewer Program for the first time, there will be no data in the left part of the data viewing window since no data has been imported into the database yet.
• View the bump test and calibration data saved in the database. • Delete data. • Print bump test or calibration results (pass or fail indication only). • Copy bump test or calibration records to the clipboard or to a particular location on your computer or network. • Print a bump test or calibration report that includes the results and all gas readings.
Organizing the Data When viewing the data, it can be organized in two ways: 1. Base View Format In base view format, neither of the Serial No, Station ID, or User ID selection boxes in the lower left of the window are selected and the Base box appears next to these selection boxes with two radio buttons. The data can be organized by either the data Type (bump test and calibration data) or by Date (year and month). The example below shows the data organized by Type.
2. ID View Format In ID view format, the data can be organized by one or more of the following items depending on which selection box or boxes in the lower left corner of the data viewing window are selected: • Serial Number • Station ID • User ID If any of these boxes is selected, the Base box disappears. The example below shows the data organized by serial number. Figure 19: Data in ID Viewing Format Viewing the Data Once you have selected how you want to organize the data: 1.
2. When an item no longer has a (+) or (-) symbol next to it, single click it and the contents of the item will be shown on the right side of the window. 3. If you are viewing data in base view format with the data organized by type, expand the item, bump test or calibration, you wish to view. Icons organized by year/month will appear below the bump test or calibration icon. Click on the item whose contents you wish to see.
If you organize the data by date, then folders organized by year/month appear in the left side of the window. Expand the folder you want to see and click on the calibration or bump test folder. The calibration or bump test files will appear in the upper right side of the window.
If you are viewing data in ID view format, expand the folders in the left side of the window until the bump test or calibration folder you wish to view is visible. Expand the folder by clicking the (+) symbol next to it. Folders organized by year/month will be listed below the calibration or bump test folder. Click the folder whose contents you want to view and the calibration or bump test files in it will be shown in the upper right side of the data view window.
appear showing the selected printer and confirming if you want to print. Verify that the selected printer is correct and click OK. 8. To print the complete results, pass/fail and gas readings, of one of the files in the upper right part of the data view window, click on one of the files to select it and then click the print button that appears above the file details in the lower right. A dialog box will appear showing the selected printer and confirming if you want to print.
window will appear prompting you for the new password again. 5. Enter the new password again and click the Confirm New Password button. A window will appear indicating that the password has been changed. 6. Click OK to complete the password update. Exiting the Program To exit the Single Module Data Viewer Program, do the following: 1. Click the Exit button in the upper right corner of the data view window. A confirmation window will appear. 2.
Table 7: Spare Parts List Part Number Description 81-0018RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 34 liter steel 81-0018RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 103 liter steel 81-0023RK-01 Calibration cylinder, H2, 8% volume in nitrogen, 34 liter steel 81-0024RK-01 Calibration cylinder, H2, 100% volume, 34 liter steel 81-0025RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 35% CO2/50% CH4, balance N2, 34 liter steel, intended for landfill applications 81-0071RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50
Table 7: Spare Parts List Part Number Description 81-0142RK-04 5-gas calibration cylinder, CH4/O2/H2S/CO/SO2, 34 liter aluminum 81-0143RK-02 Five-gas calibration cylinder, CH4/O2/H2S/CO/IBL, 58 liter aluminum 81-0143RK-04 Five-gas calibration cylinder, CH4/O2/H2S/CO/IBL, 34 liter aluminum 81-0154RK-02 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL CH4/12% O2/50 ppm CO/ 25 ppm H2S, 58 liter aluminum 81-0154RK-04 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL CH4/12% O2/50 ppm CO/ 25 ppm H2S, 34 liter aluminum 81
Appendix A: Bump Testing and Calibrating EAGLE 2s with IR Sensors The default gas port assignments for EAGLE 2s that have IR sensors installed are different from EAGLE 2s without IR sensors and depend on the type of IR sensor. Table 8 below outlines the default gas port assignments for various typical sensor combinations. The gas combinations listed under the “Multiple IR Sensors” section are listed as the channels appear on the screen.
Table 8: Default Gas Port Assignments for IR Sensors EAGLE 2 Gas Combination IR Sensor Gas Port Assignment Multiple IR Sensors IR CO2 (any range) + IR “HC” (LEL only or autoranging) IR CO2: GAS 2 IR “HC”: GAS 1 IR CH4 (volume only) + IR “HC” (LEL only or autoranging) IR CH4: GAS 2 IR “HC”: GAS 1 IR CH4 (volume only) + IR “IBU” (LEL only or autoranging) IR CH4 vol only: GAS 2 IR “IBU”: GAS 1 IR CH4 (volume only) + IR “custom name” (LEL only or autoranging)* IR CH4 vol only: GAS 1 IR “custom”: GAS 2
