Rki-instruments Gas Tracer Manual de usuario

www.rkiinstruments.comGas Tracer Operator’s ManualPart Number: 71-0244RKRevision: KReleased: 12/31/13

2 • About the Gas Tracer Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• Peak hold and average readouts (when used in Normal Mode)• Built-in time function• RF shielded

92 • Start Up, Bar Hole Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual2. Screw the bar hole probe onto the sample hose’s threaded fitting.3. Press and briefly hold

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Bar Hole Mode • 93The alarm LED’s and buzzer will pulse several times. After this, press and release the RESET

94 • Start Up, Bar Hole Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualThe alarm LED’s and buzzer will pulse several times. After this, press the RESET SILENCE butt

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Bar Hole Mode • 958. If ID DISP is turned on (see page 167), the User ID Screen displays for a few seconds and

96 • Start Up, Bar Hole Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualcorner.11.The display then indicates the following items for about a second each:• Full scale

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Bar Hole Testing • 9713.The Gas Tracer is now operating in Bar Hole Mode. The pump is off and the following screen appear

98 • Bar Hole Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualIn a low-light environment, press and release the (SHIFT)▼ button to turn on the display backlight.

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Bar Hole Testing • 99begin with the sample period counting down in seconds in the lower right corner of the display. The

100 • Bar Hole Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• Press and release the DISPLAY (ADJ) button. The display will now indicate PURGE along the bottom

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Overview • 101Chapter 5: Using the Gas Tracer in Leak Check ModeOverviewThis chapter explains how to operate the Gas Trac

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Specifications • 3SpecificationsTable 1: Gas Tracer SpecificationsTarget Gas • %LEL Combustible Gas (Methane Calibration

102 • Start Up, Leak Check Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualTracer’s quick connect inlet fitting.NOTE: If a probe is used when using the Gas Tracer in

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Leak Check Mode • 1036. If CL RMNDR is turned on (factory setting), the screen that appears next depends on how

104 • Start Up, Leak Check Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• If calibration is not due or CL EXPRD is set to NO EFFECT, then the following screen app

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Leak Check Mode • 105page 129 for bump testing instructions.• If a bump test is not due or BP EXPRD is set to N

106 • Start Up, Leak Check Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual9. The Date/Time Screen appears for a few seconds.This screen displays the current year, m

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Leak Check Mode • 10712.If the Gas Tracer experiences a sensor failure during start up, a screen indicating whi

108 • Leak Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual3. Press and hold the AIR▲ button. The display will prompt you to hold the AIR▲ button. 4. Continue to

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Leak Testing • 109NOTE: The Gas Tracer is always detecting combustible gas up to 5000 ppm. The display range value is onl

110 • Leak Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualOverscale ConditionsThere are two overscale conditions that the Gas Tracer may experience while operati

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Leak Testing • 111NOTE: Pressing and holding the DISPLAY (ADJ) button will change the full scale setting for Leak Check M

4 • About this Manual Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualAbout this ManualThe Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions

112 • Leak Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualsecond beep and the Leak Check Mode Screen displays.Snap Log Mode, Leak Check Mode OperationThe snap lo

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Leak Testing • 1132. Use the (SHIFT)T and AIRS buttons to scroll to the desired station ID, then press and release the PO

114 • Leak Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual4. The unit will display SAVED along the bottom of the screen before continuing to the Peak Reading Scr

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Leak Testing • 115Mode. See “Snap Logging Screen” on page 56 for more information.Viewing Snap Log Data in Leak Check Mod

116 • Leak Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualnumber increases sequentially with each set of snap log data. Use the AIR▲ and (SHIFT)▼ buttons to scro

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Leak Testing • 117The gas readings that were taken during the snap log are displayed and the Station ID that was in use d

118 • Overview Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualChapter 6: Maintenance ModeOverviewThis chapter describes the Gas Tracer in Maintenance Mode. In Maintenanc

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Tips for Using Maintenance Mode • 119• turn the ID display function on or off• update the backlight settings• turn the au

120 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual2. Press and hold the AIR▲ and (SHIFT)▼ buttons, then press and hold the POWER ENTER button.

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1216. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ button to move through the menu item screens.Updating the Date an

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Overview • 5Chapter 2: DescriptionOverviewThis chapter describes the Gas Tracer instrument and accessories.Instrument Des

122 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualPerforming a Fresh Air Adjustment1. Confirm you are in a fresh air environment that is free o

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1235. When the unit tells you to release the AIR▲ button, release it. The unit will count down f

124 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualand the %volume combustible gas calibration values screens. 8. The gas concentrations display

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 125additional sensors.15.After the last calibration value is set, use the AIR▲ button to scroll

126 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualIf any of the sensors cannot calibrate to the proper value, FAIL displays along the bottom of

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 127Calibration cylinders that contain only one target gas may also be used for single calibratio

128 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualto calibrate (in this example the combustible gas % LEL sensor). If you have a 5 sensor unit,

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 12912.Disconnect the tubing from the Gas Tracer’s probe.13.Repeat steps 7 through 12 for any oth

130 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualbump test. These instructions assume you are using a 3-gas cylinder and a %volume methane cyl

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1319. Before proceeding, confirm that the bump test gas value(s) are the same as the concentrati

6 • Instrument Description Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualFigure 2: Components of the Gas Tracer, BottomCaseThe Gas Tracer’s sturdy, high-impact plastic

132 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode, press POWER ENTER. If one or more senso

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 133• To return to the main menu, press POWER ENTER. • Disconnect the tubing from the probe.If an

134 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• To return to the BUMP screen in Maintenance Mode, press POWER ENTER at any time. If any cha

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 135Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible SensorThe PPM sensor in the Gas Tracer needs

136 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualNOTE: It is recommended that you perform a fresh air adjust on the ppm sensor using a zero ai

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 137NOTE: If you have just performed a DRY fresh air adjustment, allow the Gas Tracer to sample f

138 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual1. Once the warm up is complete, you will be in PPM Cal Mode and AIR CAL will be displayed. Y

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1398. Hold down the AIR▲ button. The unit will prompt you to continue holding the AIR▲ button. 9

140 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual7. The gas concentration displayed in the calibration value screen must match the gas concent

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 141bottom of the screen, then the AUTO CAL menu item displays.If the ppm sensor cannot calibrate

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Instrument Description • 7Combustible Gas Sensors% LEL Sensor (NC-6264A)The % LEL sensor detects combustible gas in the %

142 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual5. You will be prompted to choose between WET and DRY. Use the WET setting. NOTE: The DRY set

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 143NOTE: Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end, not the humidifier t

144 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual6. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the WET setting and press and release the POWE

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 145• To view the bump test gas reading press the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ button. You can scroll between

146 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• To view the bump test gas reading press the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ button. You can scroll between

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 147If the ppm combustible sensor fails the bump test, • The instrument will beep and a calibrati

148 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• To return to the BUMP screen in PPM CAL, press POWER ENTER at any time. If the sensor fails

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 149readings and reset the time in operation.1. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the L

150 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual2. Press and release the POWER ENTER button. The screen will indicate the current setting.3.

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1511. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the ALM SLNC menu item.2. Press and release t

8 • Instrument Description Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualDummy SensorsAny unit that has less than 5 sensors will have a dummy sensor installed in one or

152 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual2. Press and release the POWER ENTER button. The screen will indicate the current setting.3.

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1531. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the ALARM--P menu item. Press and release the

154 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual7. Press POWER ENTER to save the setting. The unit will direct you back to the Alarm Points S

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 15511.Adjust the values for the warning and alarm settings using the procedure in step 4 through

156 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualTurning the Clear Data Logger Screen On or OffThe DLOG DSP menu item allows you to turn the C

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 157Turning the Bump Test Function On or OffThe BUMP DSP menu item is used to turn the bump test

158 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual1. Use the AIRS or (SHIFT)T buttons to display the POFF DSP menu item.2. Press and release th

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 159AUTO CAL. The cursor on the left of the screen shows which setting is associated with the par

160 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualscreen, press and release the POWER ENTER button. The value will begin to flash. Use the AIR▲

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 161full.With OVER WRT set to OFF, the Gas Tracer stops saving data to the data logger when the d

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Instrument Description • 9LCDA digital LCD (liquid crystal display) is visible through a clear plastic window on the fron

162 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualUpdating the Calibration Reminder SettingWith CL RMNDR set to ON (factory setting), the Gas T

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1631. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the CL EXPRD menu item. Press and release the

164 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualUpdating the Bump Test IntervalThe BP INTVL setting defines the amount of time between bump t

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 165Updating the Bump Test Reminder SettingWith BP RMNDR set to ON, the Gas Tracer will give an i

166 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualNOTE: If the BUMP DSP menu item is set to OFF, this menu item does not appear.1. Use the AIR▲

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 167Turning the ID Display Function On or OffWith ID DISP set to ON, the User ID Screen and Stati

168 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual3. Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu.U

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1692. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT) ▼ button to display the desired setting.3. Press and release the P

170 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualUpdating the Bar Hole Sampling TimeThe Bar Hole Sampling Time is the amount of time that the

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1711. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the CO DISP menu item.2. Press and release the

10 • Instrument Description Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualThe data transmitted through the port is in standard IrDA protocol. A computer’s infrared port

172 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual2. Press POWER ENTER again to return to the ROM/SUM menu screen.Turning the Password Function

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Using Maintenance Mode • 1736. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to select the remaining characters. When you press and release the PO

174 • Using Maintenance Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual4. You will return to the FLOW ADJ menu item in Maintenance Mode.Exiting Maintenance Mode1. U

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Overview • 175Chapter 7: Gas Tracer MaintenanceOverviewThis chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the Gas Trac

176 • Troubleshooting Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• Display indicates “FAIL SYSTEM” during startup along with an error code.• A circuit fault has occu

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Troubleshooting • 177• The unit indicates flow failure and does not recover when RESET SILENCE is pressed and released.•

178 • Replacing or Recharging the Batteries Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualReplacing or Recharging the BatteriesWARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardo

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Replacing or Recharging the Batteries • 179Replacing the Lithium Ion Battery PackNOTE: Use Procell PC 1500 alkaline batte

180 • Replacing or Recharging the Batteries Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualRecharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack in the InstrumentCAUTION:To be used on

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Replacing or Recharging the Batteries • 181If using a DC powered charging station, plug the 12 VDC vehicle plug adapter i

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Instrument Description • 11WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed or char

182 • Replacing or Recharging the Batteries Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualFigure 23: Putting the Gas Tracer into the Charging Station5. When a full char

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Replacing or Recharging the Batteries • 1833. If using an AC powered charging station, plug the AC adapter into an electr

184 • Replacing or Recharging the Batteries Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualIf using a DC powered charging station, plug the 12 VDC vehicle plug adapter i

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Replacing the LEL and CO Filters • 1854. Insert the battery pack into the charging station as shown in Figure 26 below so

186 • Replacing the LEL and CO Filters Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual6. To replace the CO filter, pull the old one out of its recess in the sensor gaske

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Replacing a Sensor • 187Replacing a Sensor1. Verify that the Gas Tracer is off.2. Use a screwdriver to remove the three s

188 • Replacing the Hydrophobic Disk Filter, Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCAUTION:When replacing a sensor, verify that the sensor is properly aligned w

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Cotton Filter, and Wire Mesh Disk • 1895. The hydrophobic disk filters and wire mesh disk are located in the case and are

190 • Parts List Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualParts ListTable 9 lists part numbers for the Gas Tracer’s replacement parts and accessories.Table 9: Part

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Parts List • 19171-8005RK Gas Tracer Product CD80-0009RK-XX Sample hose. Replace “XX” with length in feet. Available leng

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualWARNINGRead and understand this instruction manual before operating instrument. Improper use of the gas monitor could resu

12 • Standard Accessories Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualInlet Filter HolderThe filter holder is a clear plastic dome shaped piece on the top of the case

192 • Parts List Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual81-0090RK-01 Calibration cylinder for demand-flow regulator kit, 34L steel;three-gas (CH4; O2; CO)81-0090

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Overview • 193Appendix A: Calibrating or Bump Testing with a Sample BagOverviewThe Gas Tracer can be calibrated or bump t

194 • Preparing for Calibration or Bump Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualTo calibrate or bump test the Gas Tracer, you will need:• Known calibratin

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Preparing for Calibration or Bump Testing • 195Normal Mode Only” on page 20 or “Turning On the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode

196 • Calibrating the Gas Tracer Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualthe cylinder and immediately clamp down the hose clamp to prevent the release of gas from

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibrating the Gas Tracer • 197NOTE: The following screens illustrate a three-gas Gas Tracer with a %LEL and a %volume c

198 • Calibrating the Gas Tracer Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualyou are returned to the initial AUTO CAL screen and must begin the auto calibration proce

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibrating the Gas Tracer • 1996. To adjust the values on the screen, hold down the (SHIFT)▼ button, then press the DISP

200 • Calibrating the Gas Tracer Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual14.With the 3-gas calibration values screen displayed, press thePOWER ENTER button. AUTO

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibrating the Gas Tracer • 201%volume calibration value screen.If you are finished calibrating, use the (SHIFT)▼ button

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Optional Accessories • 13CAUTION:Sample hose lengths of more than 50 feet are not recommended for the Gas Tracer because

202 • Calibrating the Gas Tracer Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual1. While in the calibration menu, use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT) ▼ button to scroll to the ONE C

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibrating the Gas Tracer • 2035. Press and release the POWER ENTER button. The single calibration screen displays for t

204 • Bump Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual11.After the last channel is calibrated, disconnect the calibration tubing from the probe.12.Use the AI

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Bump Testing • 205From Measuring Mode, enter Calibration Mode by pressing and holding the (SHIFT)▼ button, then pressing

206 • Bump Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual3. Press and release the POWER ENTER button to display the bump test gas values.4. Use the AIR▲ or (SHI

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Bump Testing • 2078. When AUTO CAL in the BUMP--SET menu item in Maintenance Mode is set to OFF:• The instrument will dis

208 • Bump Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual9. When AUTO CAL in the BUMP--SET menu item in Maintenance Mode is set to ON:If all channels pass the b

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Bump Testing • 209lower right of the screen. The calibration time counted down during a calibration initiated because of

210 • Bump Testing Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode, press POWER ENTER at any time. If any channel faile

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible SensorThe PPM sen

14 • Optional Accessories Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualAC Powered Charging StationThe standard AC powered charging station consists of an instrument ch

212 • Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Gas Tracer Op-1. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the PPM CAL menu item.2. Pr

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor bump test.2. If the instrument is not in a fresh air environment,

214 • Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Gas Tracer Op-tube and open the clamp allowing the instrument to draw zero air for 2 min

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor 1. After entering Calibration Mode, and AIR CAL will be displayed.

216 • Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Gas Tracer Op-6. Hold down the AIR▲ button. The unit will prompt you to continue holding

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor If the concentration matches, go to step 11. If the concentration

218 • Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Gas Tracer Op-If the ppm sensor cannot calibrate to the proper value, FAIL displays alon

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor 4. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the WET setting and

220 • Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Gas Tracer Op-PPM CAL menu in Calibration Mode.11.Use the (SHIFT)▼ button to navigate to

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor 4. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the WET setting and

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Optional Accessories • 15DC Powered Charging StationAn optional DC powered charging station is available with a vehicle p

222 • Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Gas Tracer Op-• To view the bump test gas reading press the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ button. You

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor • To view the bump test gas reading press the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ but

224 • Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor Gas Tracer Op-If the ppm combustible sensor fails the bump test, • The instrument will b

Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor • To return to the BUMP screen in PPM CAL, press POWER ENTER at an

226 • Parts List Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualParts ListTable 10: Sample Bag Calibration Kit Spare PartsPart Number Description81-0016RK-05 Calibration

16 • Optional Accessories Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualinterruption of sampling and a low flow alarm if the probe tip is blocked.• 30 inch stainless st

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Optional Accessories • 17• 7 foot telescoping probe with dust filterFigure 11: 7 Foot Telescoping Probe with Dust FilterT

18 • Optional Accessories Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualPurge Tee FittingThe 17-4430RK-01 purge fitting is used to detect gas levels in a pressurized ga

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Optional Accessories • 19purchase a humidifier tube in order to properly calibrate the ppm combustible gas sensor. Use th

20 • Overview Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualChapter 3: Using the Gas Tracer in Normal ModeOverviewThis chapter explains how to operate the Gas Tracer in

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Normal Mode • 214. If LNCH BRK is turned on, the Resume Datalog Screen displays.• Press and release the POWER

Warranty Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualWarrantyRKI Instruments, Inc. warrants the Gas Tracer sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanshi

22 • Start Up, Normal Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• If the unit is due for calibration and CL EXPRD is set to NOT USE, then the following screen

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Normal Mode • 23continue.• If the unit is due for a bump test and BP EXPRD is set to NOT USE, then the followin

24 • Start Up, Normal Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual7. If ID DISP is turned on (see page 167), the User ID Screen displays for a few seconds and th

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Normal Mode • 25batteries, a “D” will appear in front of the “V” in the lower right corner.10.The display then

26 • Start Up, Normal Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualIf you wish to continue, press and release the RESET SILENCE button to acknowledge the failure.

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Start Up, Normal Mode • 272. If a sample hose is used, screw the probe onto the sample hose’s threaded fitting.3. Press a

28 • Start Up, Normal Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualYou can scroll up or down through these screens using the AIR▲ and (SHIFT)▼ buttons.6. With th

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Normal Operation • 29Turning Off the Gas Tracer, Normal Mode1. Press and hold the POWER ENTER button.2. T

30 • Measuring Mode, Normal Operation Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualNOTE: Response time increases with the length of the sample hose. Long sample hoses

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Normal Operation • 31on page 20.2. Connect the purge tee fitting to the Gas Tracer’s quick connect inlet

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 • Measuring Mode, Normal Operation Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualNOTE: The Gas Tracer can be calibrated either with or without the dilution fitting i

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Normal Operation • 33Applications with High Levels of Combustible GasThe Gas Tracer provides the % LEL se

34 • Measuring Mode, Normal Operation Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualyou are detecting pentane and the display reads 10% LEL on the combustible gas chann

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Normal Operation • 35Snap Log Mode, Normal OperationNOTE: For instructions to take snap log data if using

36 • Measuring Mode, Normal Operation Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual The first screen displays what snap log ID will be given to this particular set of

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Normal Operation • 37you should press the POWER ENTER button to save a set of snap log data. The fourth s

38 • Measuring Mode, Alarms Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualMeasuring Mode, AlarmsThis section covers alarm indications in Measuring Mode. It also tells y

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Alarms • 39High AlarmConcentration of gas rises above the Alarm level, or rises above the High Alarm leve

40 • Measuring Mode, Alarms Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualResetting and Silencing AlarmsYou can set the Gas Tracer’s gas alarms as latching or self-rese

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Alarms • 41flash, and the Gas Tracer continues to display the current alarm level.The gas reading must fa

Table of Contents Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualChapter 3: Using the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 20Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 • Measuring Mode, Alarms Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualsensor that has triggered the over range alarm.6. If the over range condition continues after

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Measuring Mode, Alarms • 43Maintenance Mode. See “Updating the Date and Time Settings” on page 121.3. If the date cannot

44 • Inert Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualInert ModeInert Mode is used to measure the combustible gas and/or oxygen level in a purged environment. I

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 452. Once the warm up sequence is complete, the Normal Operation Screen will display and INERT will appear

46 • Display Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualNOTE: Each screen displays for 20 seconds. If you do not press the DISPLAY (ADJ) button to scroll to the

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 47Peak ScreenThe Peak Screen displays the highest (lowest for O2) concentrations detected since the Gas Tr

48 • Display Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualTWA ScreenThe TWA Screen displays the time-weighted average (TWA) readings for CO only.The TWA reading i

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 49Pressing and releasing POWER ENTER while in a settings screen will cause the instrument to simulate tha

50 • Display Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualOperation Time ScreenThe operation time screen displays the time in minutes since the Gas Tracer was las

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 51The table below illustrates how much data logging time is available for the various interval times. It a

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Table of ContentsCalibration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 • Display Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualbottom line of the screen alternates between CONFIRM?, YES/ENT., AND NO /DISP.2. To cancel the clear da

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 53Pump OFF ScreenWARNING: The Gas Tracer is not a gas monitoring device while the pump is off.NOTE: This i

54 • Display Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualsaved to the data logger for that session when you turn off the Gas Tracer or change users during operat

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 55Uppercase letters, numbers, asterisks (*), dashes (-), and a blank space are available characters. The G

56 • Display Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualSnap Logging ScreenThe Snap Logging Screen allows you to view data from previous snap logs. For informat

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 573. If snap logs have been performed in either Normal Operation or Leak Check Mode Operation, one of the

58 • Display Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual4. To view the data in a snap log ID, press and release the POWER ENTER button. You can also go back and

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Display Mode • 59The gas readings that were taken during the snap log are displayed and the Station ID that was in use du

60 • Data Logging Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual2. Press and release the POWER ENTER button.3. Use the AIR▲ and (SHIFT)▼ buttons to make your selection

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual SDM-2012 • 61SDM-2012The Gas Tracer can be used with the SDM-2012 if desired. The SDM-2012 can charge the instrument if t

Table of Contents Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibrating Using Auto Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Calibration Using S

62 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualCalibration/Bump Test Supplies and EquipmentTo calibrate or bump test the Gas Tracer, you will need:

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 633. With the unit on, perform a fresh air adjust by pressing and holding the AIR▲ button. The display

64 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualMAINTENANCE will appear along the top of the screen once you have entered Calibration Mode. The firs

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 65Calibrating with the Auto Calibration MethodThis section describes calibration using the auto calibr

66 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manualsensor is shown here.6. Use the AIR▲ and (SHIFT)▼ buttons to scroll through the sensors and select t

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 6713.With the 3-gas calibration values screen displayed, press thePOWER ENTER button. AUTO CAL begins

68 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual%volume calibration gas value screen in step 12 and using a %volume methane cylinder.If you are fini

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 691. While in the calibration menu, use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT) ▼ button to navigate to the ONE CAL menu o

70 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual5. Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to the rigid tube on the probe. Allow the calib

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 71Bump Testing the Gas TracerNOTE: The BUMP DSP menu item in Maintenance Mode is factory set to OFF. T

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Table of ContentsReplacing or Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Replacing Alka

72 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual3. Install the hose and probe to the Gas Tracer.4. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the B

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 73ENTER button. The unit will begin counting down from 30.10.When AUTO CAL in the BUMP--SET menu item

74 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual11.When AUTO CAL in the BUMP--SET menu item in Maintenance Mode is set to ON:If all channels pass th

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 75lower right of the screen. The calibration time counted down during a calibration initiated because

76 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode, press POWER ENTER at any time. If any channel fa

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 77password number and then pressing and releasing POWER ENTER to confirm it and move on to the next nu

78 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual3. The recommended calibration sequence for a quarterly calibration is WET fresh air adjustment, WET

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 793. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the WET setting and press and release the POWER ENTER

80 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual1. Once the warm up is complete, you will be in PPM Cal Mode and AIR CAL will be displayed. You must

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 818. Hold down the AIR▲ button. The unit will prompt you to continue holding the AIR▲ button. 9. When

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Overview • 1Chapter 1: IntroductionOverviewThis chapter briefly describes the Gas Tracer. This chapter also describes the

82 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual6. Use the AIR▲ or (SHIFT)▼ buttons to display the WET setting and press and release the POWER ENTER

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 8313.With the calibration gas value screen displayed, press the POWER ENTER button. AUTO CAL begins to

84 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual18.Use the (SHIFT)▼ button to navigate to the ESCAPE menu item, then press and release the POWER ENT

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 857. Press and release the POWER ENTER button. The single calibration screen displays. The gas reading

86 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualNOTE: The Gas Tracer uses parameters defined in the BUMP--SET menu item of Maintenance Mode while pe

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 87ENTER button. The unit will begin counting down from 30.9. When AUTO CAL in the BUMP--SET menu item

88 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s ManualNOTE: Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end, not the humidifier tube its

Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual Calibration Mode • 89If the ppm combustible sensor fails the bump test, • The instrument will beep and a calibration is i

90 • Calibration Mode Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual• To return to the BUMP screen in PPM CAL, press POWER ENTER at any time. If the sensor fails calibr

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