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RKI Instruments SDM-2012 Operator's Manual

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SDM-2012 Docking Station
Standalone Configuration
Operator's Manual
Part Number: 71-0254RK
Revision: A
Released: 2/27/15
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  • Page 1 SDM-2012 Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0254RK Revision: A Released: 2/27/15 www.rkiinstruments.com...
  • Page 2 Warranty RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012 ....... . 14...
  • Page 4 Available Memory in the SDM-2012 ........
  • Page 5 Spare Parts List ........... . 105 CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before using the SDM-2012. Also read and understand the GX-2012 Operator’s Manual and/or the Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    SDM-2012 with the PC Controller Program, see the SDM-2012 Docking Station PC Controlled Configuration Operator’s Manual. The purpose of this manual is to explain how to set up and use the SDM-2012 in Standalone configuration. It also explains how to use the Single Module Data Viewer Program.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    CAUTION: The GX-2012 and Gas Tracer detect oxygen deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen, combustible gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide (GX-2012 only), all of which can be dangerous or life threatening. When using the GX-2012 or Gas Tracer, you must follow the instructions and warnings in the GX-2012 Operator’s Manual and/ or the Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual to assure proper and safe operation of the instrument and to minimize the risk of personal injury.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications Table 1: SDM-2012 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. Environmental Conditions • For Indoor Use Only • -10° C to 40° C, below 80% Relative Humidity, Non-...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    • Use only polyurethane sample tubing with the SDM-2012. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for other materials. • Do not subject the SDM-2012 to infrared or intense light. This may cause communication errors. • Do not expose the SDM-2012 to water.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Description

    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-2012’s back panel. The AC adapter is rated 100 - 240 VAC input, 12 VDC 1.2 A output.

  • Page 11: Usb Cable

    Figure 3: USB Cable Air Filter and Sample Tubing A cylindrical particle filter with a short length of tubing is supplied with the SDM-2012 for installation to the AIR fitting on the back panel. The filter keeps particulate contamination out of the docking station.
  • Page 12 A check valve is included with the SDM-2012 but is not needed for the Standalone configuration. It is used for the PC Controlled configuration. Figure 5: Check Valve Three T-fittings are included with the SDM-2012. The larger fitting is for the exhaust tubing.

  • Page 13: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel The instrument panel is on the top of the SDM-2012 and includes the instrument cradle, the IR port, the charging contacts, the exhaust line connection fitting, and the gas out to instrument line. The instrument cradle consists of two recessed areas and is designed to accept the instrument.
  • Page 14 Recess Cover Flap CHARGE GX-2012 OFF POWER EDIT BUMP CAL. COPY ENTER 1SEC ON SDM-2012 3SEC OFF Figure 8: Instrument Panel with Alkaline Instrument Installed Recess Cover Flap CHARGE GX-2012 OFF POWER EDIT BUMP CAL. COPY ENTER 1SEC ON SDM-2012...

  • Page 15: Back Panel

    AC adapter cable mates to it. Sample Fittings Four sample fittings are located on the back of the SDM-2012. The AIR fitting is in the upper left corner and draws air into the SDM-2012. The two GAS fittings are in the center of the back panel and are used to connect the SDM-2012 to calibration gas cylinders.

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    EDIT BUMP CAL. COPY ENTER 1SEC ON SDM-2012 3SEC OFF Control Buttons Figure 11: Control Panel Five control buttons are located on the control panel. From left to right they are BUMP , CAL , EDIT ENTER, COPY, and POWER. The BUMP...
  • Page 17 Table 2: Control Button Functions Control Control Button LED Control Button Function(s) Button Function(s) • Initiates a calibration Indicates status of a calibration • Cancels a calibration in progress • Clears data from docking station memory (when used with COPY button) •...

  • Page 18: Front Panel

    USB flash drive. This USB port is for use only in the Standalone configuration of the SDM-2012. Figure 12: Front Panel NOTE: The SDM-2012 does not support connection of a computer to the front USB port, only a USB flash drive. 13 • Front Panel...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Preparing To Use The Sdm-2012

    Software on your computer. This chapter describes how to assemble the parts that are shipped with the SDM-2012, how to set or view the bump test and calibration parameters, and how to install the Single Module Data Viewer Software on a Windows based personal computer.
  • Page 20 AIR fitting. Push the open end of the flexible tube that is on one end of the filter onto the AIR fitting on the back of the SDM-2012. Install the 10 foot long 5/16 inch ID flexible tube that is included with the SDM- 2012 onto the exhaust fitting located in the upper left corner of the back panel.

  • Page 21: Setting The Operational Parameters In Edit Mode

    The bump test and calibration parameters are saved in the SDM-2012’s memory. If a parameter is changed with one particular instrument installed in the SDM-2012, the change will be in effect for the bump test or calibration of any subsequent instruments until the parameter is changed again.
  • Page 22 The air sample time can be set separately for bump testing and calibration. It is the length of time that the SDM-2012 will draw air through the AIR fitting on the back of the docking station. Air is drawn during a bump test or calibration before an air adjust operation and to purge calibration gas from the system after calibration gas has been drawn through the GAS 1 or GAS 2 fittings on the back of the docking station.

  • Page 23: Turning On The Sdm-2012 With An Instrument

    Do the following to turn on the SDM-2012 and establish a connection with an instrument: Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-2012 and to an AC wall socket. Press and hold the SDM-2012’s POWER button. The LEDs will turn amber.
  • Page 24 The instrument will begin its power up sequence (see exceptions below in step 7). If a successful connection between the instrument and the SDM-2012 occurs, the home screen will appear on the instrument display at the end of the startup sequence. The heart symbol will be flashing and the combustible channel will scroll through the auto calibration values for all installed combustible gas sensors.
  • Page 25 LED arrays will pulse. FAIL C--LIMIT The instrument will then connect to the SDM-2012 and display the home screen shown above in step 6. The CHARGE LED will begin to blink green. • When CL RMNDR is set to ON and CL EXPRD is set to CONFIRM, if the...

  • Page 26: Setting The Bump Test Parameters

    Setting the Bump Test Parameters Do the following to set the bump test parameters. Turn on the SDM-2012 with an instrument and establish a connection between them as described above in "Turning on the SDM-2012 with an Instrument". The instrument will display the home screen.
  • Page 27 Parameters” on page 16. AIR--IN Use the BUMP and CAL buttons to scroll through the different bump test parameters. GAS--IN CHECK AUTO--C Setting the Operational Parameters in Edit Mode • 22...

  • Page 28: Setting The Calibration Parameters

    Setting the Calibration Parameters Do the following to set the calibration parameters. Turn on the SDM-2012 with an instrument and establish a connection between them as described above in "Turning on the SDM-2012 with an Instrument". The instrument will display the home screen.
  • Page 29 Press and hold the EDIT ENTER button for 2 seconds. The instrument will display the Edit Mode screen. B / C / E Press and release the CAL button. The instrument will alternate between the following screens that display the two calibration parameters and their settings.
  • Page 30 Use the BUMP and CAL buttons to scroll through the different calibration parameters. GAS--IN To edit a parameter, press and release the EDIT ENTER button when that parameter is displayed. An “E” will appear to the right of the parameter name. AIR--IN Use the BUMP and CAL...

  • Page 31: Setting The Gas Inlet For H 2 S (Gx-2012 Only)

    If you are using a separate calibration cylinder for the H S channel, you may set which gas inlet that cylinder will use. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using a 4- gas mix cylinder that contains H S and setting this parameter to GAS 1 (factory setting).
  • Page 32 Press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The current gas inlet setting will be displayed. GAS 1 H2S--IN To edit the gas inlet setting, press and release the EDIT ENTER button. An “E” will appear to the left of H2S--IN. GAS 1 H2S--IN Use the BUMP...

  • Page 33: Updating The Tested Sensors Parameter

    The Tested Sensors parameter allows the user to control what sensors are tested during a bump test or calibration that is performed using the SDM-2012. If Std is selected, only the standard sensors will be tested during a bump test or calibration performed using the SDM-2012.
  • Page 34 B / C / E Press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The instrument will alternate between the following screens. The appearance of these screens will be affected by the type of instrument inserted in the SDM-2012. GAS 1 GX-2012...
  • Page 35 Press and release the EDIT ENTER button. • If a GX-2012 is inserted, the current setting for the H S inlet will be displayed. For instructions to change the H S inlet setting, see “Setting the Gas Inlet for H S (GX-2012 Only)”...
  • Page 36 The screen will indicate that the parameter changes have been saved. The appearance of the screen will be affected by the type of instrument inserted in the SDM-2012. GAS 1 DECISION...

  • Page 37: Connecting Calibration Gas

    If you are using the SDM-2012 with a Gas Tracer and a zero air cylinder is used, the zero air calibration cylinder must be connected to the AIR fitting using a 6 inch humidifier tube.
  • Page 38 • 500 ppm CH • 100% volume CH To connect calibration gas to the SDM-2012, do the following: If the area around the docking station is not considered a fresh air area (an area free of combustible and toxic gases and of normal oxygen content, 20.9%) install a tube not longer than 10 feet on the filter attached to the AIR...

  • Page 39: Installing The Single Module Data Viewer Software

    SDM-2012 product CD or by using the Single Module Data Viewer Software Installation CD. • If you are using the SDM-2012 Product CD, insert the Product CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically open revealing several folders. Open the Single Module Data Viewer Software folder, double click on setup.exe and continue with step 4.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4: Operation

    The following instructions assume that the Tested Sensors parameter is set to ALL. When a bump test is performed, the SDM-2012 performs a fresh air adjustment on a GX-2012 and then applies calibration gas to the instrument. The docking station then analyzes the response results based on criteria defined by the bump test check tolerance parameter and determines if the instrument passed the bump test.
  • Page 41 Connect the exhaust line to the exhaust fitting on the GX-2012. GX-2012 or Gas Tracer with Alkaline Battery P ack GX-2012 or Gas Tracer with Li-Ion Battery P ack Figure 15: Inserting the GX-2012 Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 36...
  • Page 42 The GX-2012 will begin its power up sequence (see exceptions below in step 9). If a successful connection between the instrument and the SDM-2012 occurs, the home screen will appear on the instrument display at the end of the startup sequence. The heart symbol will be flashing and the combustible channel will scroll through the auto calibration values for all installed combustible gas sensors.
  • Page 43 See “Setting the Bump Test Parameters” on page 21. 11. Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder is connected to the GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings on the back of the SDM-2012. See “Connecting Calibration Gas” on page 32 for calibration gas cylinder options and calibration gas connection procedures.
  • Page 44 To perform a calibration, press and release the CAL button. 14. The SDM-2012 will begin the bump test by applying fresh air to the instrument for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter. 15. The SDM-2012 will perform a fresh air adjustment on the instrument.
  • Page 45 Figure 17: Failed Fresh Air Adjustment, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL In this case, continue with step 22. 16. The SDM-2012 will apply GAS 1 calibration gas to the instrument for the time defined by the GAS TIME bump test parameter. %LEL 11.8...
  • Page 46 11.8 23.0 B/CAL G 1 At the end of the calibration gas application, the SDM-2012 will analyze the results. 18. If your GX-2012 does not have a %volume sensor installed, or if the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, continue with step 20.
  • Page 47 90 seconds. vol% B/CAL G2 The SDM-2012 will analyze the results. 20. The SDM-2012 will then purge the system with fresh air for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter. BUMP AIR Bump Testing a GX-2012 • 42...
  • Page 48 21. After the fresh air purge is complete, the GX-2012 screen will alternate between the gas readings and the bump test or bump test and calibration results. For a successful bump test or calibration, the auto calibration values will be displayed. For a failed bump test or calibration, the gas readings at the end of the gas application will be displayed.
  • Page 49 %LEL %LEL 18.0 13.5 BUMP BUMP Figure 20: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to Std vol% %LEL BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL 18.0 13.5 BUMP BUMP Figure 21: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF,...
  • Page 50 %LEL %LEL 12.0 25.0 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL Figure 22: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test and Passed Auto Calibration, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to Std vol% %LEL BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL 12.0 25.0 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL...
  • Page 51 %LEL %LEL 17.0 15.3 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL Figure 24: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test and Failed Calibration, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to Std vol% %LEL BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL 17.0 15.3 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL Figure 25: Screen Indication for Failed Bump Test and Failed Auto Calibration,...
  • Page 52 23. The results of the bump test or bump test and calibration will be stored in the SDM-2012’s memory and will be available to copy to a USB flash drive. See “Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB Flash Drive” on page 92 for instructions to copy the saved bump test and calibration records to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 53: Calibrating A Gx-2012

    To perform a calibration on a GX-2012: Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-2012 and to an AC wall socket. Press and hold the SDM-2012’s POWER button. The LEDs will turn amber.
  • Page 54 Connect the exhaust line to the exhaust fitting on the GX-2012. GX-2012 or Gas Tracer with Alkaline Battery P ack GX-2012 or Gas Tracer with Li-Ion Battery P ack Figure 26: Inserting the GX-2012 Press and hold the POWER ENTER button on the GX-2012 until you hear a beep, then release it.
  • Page 55 SDM-2012 occurs, the home screen will appear on the instrument display at the end of the startup sequence. The heart symbol will be flashing and the combustible channel will scroll through the auto calibration values for all installed combustible gas sensors. If you have a standard 4-channel GX- 2012, only the auto calibration value for the %LEL channel will be displayed.
  • Page 56 CHARGE LED will begin to blink green. 10. Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder is connected to the GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings on the back of the SDM-2012. See “Connecting Calibration Gas” on page 32 for calibration gas cylinder options and calibration gas connection procedures.
  • Page 57 To perform a bump test, press and release the BUMP button. 13. The SDM-2012 begins the calibration by applying fresh air to the instrument for the time defined by the AIR TIME calibration parameter. 14. The SDM-2012 will perform a fresh air adjustment on the instrument.
  • Page 58 Figure 28: Failed Fresh Air Adjustment, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL In this case continue with step 19. 15. The SDM-2012 will apply GAS 1 calibration gas to the instrument for the time defined by the GAS TIME calibration parameter. %LEL 10.0...
  • Page 59 GAS TIME calibration parameter. vol% CAL G2 17. The SDM-2012 will then purge the system with fresh air for the time defined by the AIR TIME calibration parameter. CAL AIR 18. After the fresh air purge is complete, the screen will alternate between the gas readings and the calibration results.
  • Page 60 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-2012 turns off the instrument, it will automatically turn it off 10 minutes after the last button push.
  • Page 61 CAL LED will automatically be cleared. 20. The results of the calibration will be stored in the SDM-2012’s memory and will be available to copy to a USB flash drive. See “Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB Flash Drive” on page 92 for instructions to copy the saved bump test and calibration records to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 62: Bump Testing A Gas Tracer

    If the SDM-2012 is not in a fresh air environment, a zero air cylinder must be used with a 6 inch humidifier tube connecting the cylinder to the AIR fitting. Another 6 inch humidifier tub must always be used to connect the ppm calibration cylinder to the GAS 2 fitting.
  • Page 63 The Gas Tracer will begin its power up sequence (see exceptions below in step 9). If a successful connection between the instrument and the SDM-2012 occurs, the home screen will appear on the instrument display at the end of the startup sequence. The heart symbol will be flashing and the combustible channel will scroll through the auto calibration values for all installed combustible gas sensors.
  • Page 64 charge LED was amber, it will begin to blink green. vol% %LEL 12.0 12.0 12.0 TRANSMIT TRANSMIT TRANSMIT NOTE: The screen above applies to a standard Gas Tracer with a %volume combustible gas sensor installed. All screens in this section will be shown for a standard Gas Tracer as well as a standard Gas Tracer with a %volume combustible gas sensor installed.
  • Page 65 10. Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder is connected to the GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings on the back of the SDM-2012. The ppm calibration cylinder needs to be connected to the GAS 2 fitting using a 6 inch humidifier tube.
  • Page 66 To perform a calibration, press and release the CAL button. 13. If a bump test or calibration has already been performed by the SDM-2012 on a GX-2012 or a Gas Tracer with a %volume sensor installed, and if the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to ALL, the docking station will perform a purge before beginning the bump test.
  • Page 67 16. Reconnect the ppm calibration cylinder and press and release the EDIT ENTER button. 17. The SDM-2012 begins the bump test by applying fresh air to the ppm sensor for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter.
  • Page 68 ZERO In this case continue with step 31. 19. The SDM-2012 will apply GAS 2 calibration gas to the ppm sensor for the time defined by the GAS TIME bump test parameter. Be sure that the 500 ppm methane calibration cylinder is connected to the GAS 2 fitting.
  • Page 69 90 seconds. B/CAL G2 21. The SDM-2012 will then apply fresh air to the standard three sensors and %volume sensor (if installed and if the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to ALL) for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter.
  • Page 70 %LEL 20.9 BUMP ZERO EDIT ENTER %LEL ZERO BUMP Figure 32: Fresh Air Adjustment Fail, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL vol% %LEL 20.9 ZERO BUMP EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL BUMP ZERO Figure 33: Fresh Air Adjustment Fail, % Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL 65 •...
  • Page 71 EDIT ENTER button will have no function. 23. The SDM-2012 will apply GAS 1 calibration gas to the standard three sensors for the time defined by the GAS TIME bump test parameter.
  • Page 72 GAS2 SET 26. Change the GAS 2 calibration cylinder to the %volume CH calibration cylinder and press and release the EDIT ENTER button on the SDM-2012 control panel. NOTE: Even though the pump will continue to run, the SDM-2012 will not continue the bump test of the Gas Tracer until you change the calibration cylinder and press and release the EDIT ENTER button.
  • Page 73 90 seconds. vol% B/CAL G2 29. The SDM-2012 will then purge the system with fresh air for the time defined by the AIR TIME bump test parameter. BUMP AIR...
  • Page 74 30. After the fresh air purge is complete, the screen will alternate between the gas readings and the bump test or bump test and calibration results. The results are indicated with a P (pass) or an F (fail) to the left of the channel units. For a successful bump test or calibration, the auto calibration values will be displayed.
  • Page 75 %LEL vol% 12.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL vol% BUMP BUMP Figure 35: Successful Bump Test, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL %LEL 10.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL BUMP BUMP Figure 36: Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL Bump Testing a Gas Tracer •...
  • Page 76 %LEL vol% 10.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL vol% BUMP BUMP Figure 37: Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL %LEL 12.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL BUMP BUMP Figure 38: Failed Bump Test and Passed Calibration, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL...
  • Page 77 %LEL vol% 12.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL vol% BUMP BUMP Figure 39: Failed Bump Test and Passed Calibration, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL %LEL 17.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL BUMP BUMP Figure 40: Failed Bump Test and Calibration, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL...
  • Page 78 If the bump test was successful, the instrument will shut off after 15 seconds. If the bump test failed, the instrument will shut off after 10 minutes. If buttons are pressed before the SDM-2012 turns off the instrument, it will automatically turn it off 10 minutes after the last button push.
  • Page 79 32. The results of the bump test or bump test and calibration will be stored in the SDM-2012’s memory and will be available to copy to a USB flash drive. See “Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB Flash Drive” on page 92 for instructions to copy the saved bump test and calibration records to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 80: Calibrating A Gas Tracer

    If the SDM-2012 is not in a fresh air environment, a zero air cylinder must be used with a 6 inch humidifier tube connecting the cylinder to the AIR fitting. Another 6 inch humidifier tub must always be used to connect the ppm calibration cylinder to the GAS 2 fitting.
  • Page 81 Connect the exhaust line to the exhaust fitting on the Gas Tracer. GX-2012 or Gas Tracer with Alkaline Battery P ack GX-2012 or Gas Tracer with Li-Ion Battery P ack Figure 42: Inserting the Gas Tracer Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 76...
  • Page 82 The Gas Tracer will begin its power up sequence (see exceptions below in step 9). If a successful connection between the instrument and the SDM-2012 occurs, the home screen will appear on the instrument display at the end of the startup sequence. The heart symbol will be flashing and the combustible channel will scroll through the auto calibration values for all installed combustible gas sensors.
  • Page 83 10. Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder is connected to the GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings on the back of the SDM-2012. The ppm calibration cylinder needs to be connected to the GAS 2 fitting using a 6 inch humidifier tube.
  • Page 84 To perform a bump test, press and release the BUMP button. 13. If a bump test or calibration has already been performed by the SDM-2012 on a GX-2012 or a Gas Tracer with a %volume sensor installed and if the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to ALL, the docking station will perform a purge before beginning the calibration.
  • Page 85 PURGE 16. Reconnect the ppm calibration cylinder and press and release the EDIT ENTER button. 17. The SDM-2012 begins the calibration by applying fresh air to the ppm sensor for the time defined by the AIR TIME calibration parameter. NOTE: If the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, the ppm sensor and the %volume sensor will not be calibrated.
  • Page 86 ZERO In this case continue with step 28. 19. The SDM-2012 will apply GAS 2 calibration gas to the ppm sensor for the time defined by the GAS TIME calibration parameter. Be sure that the 500 ppm methane calibration cylinder is connected to the GAS 2 fitting.
  • Page 87 • If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the calibration and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the CAL LED will flash red indicating a failure and the Gas Tracer will alternate between the following screens.
  • Page 88 EDIT ENTER button will have no effect. In this case continue with step 28. 22. The SDM-2012 will apply GAS 1 calibration gas to the standard three sensors for the time defined by the GAS TIME calibration parameter.
  • Page 89 25. GAS 2 calibration gas will then be applied to the %volume sensor. vol% CAL G2 26. The SDM-2012 will then purge the system with fresh air for the time defined by the AIR TIME calibration parameter. CAL AIR Calibrating a Gas Tracer • 84...
  • Page 90 27. After the fresh air purge is complete, the screen will alternate between the gas readings and the calibration results. The calibration results are indicated with a P (pass) or an F (fail) to the left of the channel units. If the calibration passed, the auto calibration values will be displayed.
  • Page 91 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-2012 turns off the instrument, it will automatically turn it off 10 minutes after the last button push.
  • Page 92 CAL LED will automatically be cleared. 29. The results of the calibration will be stored in the SDM-2012’s memory and will be available to copy to a USB flash drive. See “Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB Flash Drive” on page 92 for instructions to copy the saved bump test and calibration records to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting NOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes SDM-2012 problems only. See the GX-2012 Operator’s Manual or Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual for problems you may encounter with the instrument. Table 6: Troubleshooting the SDM-2012 Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action • Fresh air •...
  • Page 94 • No IR connection • SDM-2012 is not turned 1. Turn on the SDM-2012. If it does not turn on, check that the AC between adapter is plugged into an AC instrument and • The instrument is not socket and to the jack on the...

  • Page 95: Charging An Instrument In A Docking Station

    Charging an Instrument in a Docking Station The SDM-2012 can be used to charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery pack in an instrument equipped with it. To maximize the instrument’s run time and the battery life, make sure the battery pack’s charge is as low as possible before recharging it.

  • Page 96: Recharging A Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations

    Recharging a Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations Confirm that the AC adapter is connected to the back panel of the SDM-2012 and to an AC wall socket. Insert the instrument or battery pack into the front recess of the instrument cradle.

  • Page 97: Calibration And Bump Test Records

    200 such records. When an SDM-2012’s memory becomes full, the oldest record is overwritten when a new record is saved. The records saved in the SDM-2012’s memory can be saved to a USB flash drive using the USB port on the front.
  • Page 98 SDM-2012 will dictate the condition of the COPY LED (see "Available Memory in the SDM-2012" above). Install a USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the SDM-2012. The SDM-2012 will take a few seconds to determine how much memory is available in the flash drive.

  • Page 99: Clearing The Sdm-2012'S Memory

    SDM-2012. So it is possible to have multiple files in the DAT folder from the SDM-2012. The files that an SDM-2012 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.

  • Page 100: Chapter 5: Single Module Data Viewer Program

    The Single Module Data Viewer Program is used to view, organize, and print bump test and calibration records that were created by the SDM-2012 while used in the standalone configuration. It can also be used to export these records from its database for use in other programs.

  • Page 101: Data Viewing Window

    In the example above, the data is organized by date. You can do the following in the data viewing window: • Import files into the database that were created by an SDM-2012 Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program • 96...

  • Page 102: Importing Files Into The Database

    Print a bump test or calibration report that includes the results and all gas readings. Importing Files Into the Database The files generated by the SDM-2012 are structured to be imported into the Single Module Data Viewer Program database. To import data files into the database, do the following: While in the Data Viewing Window, click the Import button.

  • Page 103: Organizing The Data

    Organizing the Data When viewing the data, it can be organized in two ways: 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.

  • Page 104: Viewing The Data

    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 •...
  • Page 105 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. 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.
  • Page 106 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.
  • Page 107 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.

  • Page 108: Deleting Data

    appear showing the selected printer and confirming if you want to print. Verify that the selected printer is correct and click OK. 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.

  • Page 109: Changing The Password

    Enter the password and click OK. The factory set password is “ABCDE” and is case sensitive. A confirmation window will appear. Click OK to complete the deletion of the selected item. Changing the Password The factory password is “ABCDE” and is case sensitive. You can change the password in the data view window.

  • Page 110: Exiting The Program

    Enter the new password and click the New Password button. A confirmation window will appear prompting you for the new password again. Enter the new password again and click the Confirm New Password button. A window will appear indicating that the password has been changed. Click OK to complete the password update.
  • Page 111 49-2058RK-03 3-port AC adapter 71-0254RK Operator’s Manual, SDM-2012 Docking Station Standalone Configuration (this document) 71-0256RK Operator’s Manual, SDM-2012 Docking Station PC Controller Configuration 71-8007RK Product CD for SDM-GX Series, includes Single Module Data Viewer Program 81-0012RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL CH...
  • Page 112 Table 8: Spare Parts List Part Number Description 81-0154RK-04 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL CH /12% O /50 ppm CO/ 25 ppm H S, 34 liter aluminum 81-0158RK-02 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL Isobutane/12% O ppm CO/25 ppm H S, 58 liter aluminum 81-0158RK-04 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL Isobutane/12% O ppm CO/25 ppm H...

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