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RKI Instruments Beacon 110 Operator's Manual

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Beacon 110 Rig Monitor
Operator's Manual
Part Number: 71-0232RK
Revision: E
Released: 12/11/17
RKI Instruments, Inc.
www.rkiinstruments.com

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  • Page 1 Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0232RK Revision: E Released: 12/11/17 RKI Instruments, Inc. www.rkiinstruments.com...
  • Page 2 Typical calibration frequencies for most applications are between 3 and 6 months, but can be required more often or less often based on your usage. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Product Warranty RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor ........
  • Page 5 Appendix A: Control Button Quick Reference Guide....... 37 Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This chapter briefly describes the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor. This chapter also describes the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the specifications for the Rig Monitor.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    When using the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor, you must follow the instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor as described in this manual.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Description

    Chapter 2: Description Overview This chapter describes external and internal components of the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor. HORN/STROBE MAIN PCB CONTROL P CB POWER CONVERTER (UNDER CONTROL PCB) POWER SWITCH RELAY (3X) DC FUSES DETECTOR/ TRANSMITT ER TERMINAL STRIPS FAC TO R Y...

  • Page 9: External Description

    External Description This section describes the housing and all external components of the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor. For the purposes of this description, the housing door is considered the front of the monitor. Housing The Rig Monitor’s fiberglass housing is weather- and corrosion-resistant. It is suitable for installation where general purpose equipment is in use.
  • Page 10 S Detector Component Location The H S detector is factory wired through the right cable bushing of the Beacon 110 controller and has a 25 foot cable for remote installation. The mounting bracket at the top of the junction box is used to mount the junction box.
  • Page 11 A 50 foot cable with clamps for connection to a 12 VDC battery (customer supplied battery not included) is factory-wired through the left cable bushing of the Beacon 110. One end of the cable is connected to the Beacon 110 terminal strips.

  • Page 12: Internal Description

    Internal Description This section describes the internal components of the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Power Converter The power converter is located underneath the control PCB. It takes 12 VDC voltage supplied to the Rig Monitor and converts it to 24 VDC which is used to run the Rig Monitor.
  • Page 13 (see Figure ). These three terminal strips labelled LEL, Oxy, and AMP facilitate wiring connections to a detector or a 4 - 20 mA transmitter. The Beacon 110 Rig Monitor only uses the top terminal strip, labelled AMP, for wiring to the H S detector.
  • Page 14 The push button switches are located along the bottom edge of the control PCB (see Figure 4). The UP/YES button is on the left, the DOWN/NO button is in the middle, and the ENTER button is on the right. Table 4: Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Control Button Functions Switch Function UP/YES •...
  • Page 15 Table 4: Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Control Button Functions Switch Function ENTER • Initiates operations • Enters Configuration Mode (press with UP/YES button) • Accepts displayed parameters Status LEDs The Rig Monitor includes three active status LEDs that are located above the display (see Figure ).

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Installation & Startup

    Perform all installation and start-up procedures in a “fresh air” environment (environment known to be free of toxic gas, and of normal oxygen content). The Beacon 110 Rig Monitor is not in operation as a gas monitoring system until the start-up procedure is complete.
  • Page 17 12 VDC Battery Cable 14.2" Max Detector Cable Figure 6: Junction Box Outline & Mounting Dimensions At the monitoring site you select, hang the junction box with the detector facing down (see Figure 6). Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Wiring The Beacon 110 Rig Monitor

    Wiring the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor This section describes procedures to connect external alarm(s) and a recorder to the Rig Monitor. The power, detector, and strobe/horn wiring are all factory wired as shown below. Strobe / Horn Beacon 110 Main P CB...
  • Page 19 Wiring must be brought into the housing through one of the two factory-installed conduit hubs on the bottom of the housing. Do not drill into the Beacon 110 housing for any reason. Drilling the Beacon 110 housing and routing wiring through holes not factory drilled will void the warranty and could result in: •...
  • Page 20 Only use the two factory installed conduit hubs on the bottom of the housing for wire entry into the housing. Do not drill the housing for any reason. See “Routing Wiring Into the Beacon 110 Housing” on page 14 for more information. Guide the wiring from the recording device through the new cable bushing.

  • Page 21: Start Up

    0 ppm NOTE: To prevent unwanted alarms during warm up, the alarm circuits are not active during the warm-up period. The H S detector will begin operating once power is introduced to the Rig Monitor. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Operation

    Chapter 4: Operation Overview This chapter describes the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor in normal operation. This chapter also describes the Rig Monitor in alarm 1, alarm 2, and fail conditions and suggests response to these conditions. Normal Operation Normal operation is defined as follows: •...

  • Page 23: 4 - 20 Ma Signal Output Operation

    To reset the minimum and maximum readings, press and hold the reset switch button while the <RESET> TO CLEAR message is on the display until the display indicates Min/MAX Is RESET. Release the reset switch button.The unit will then return to normal operation in about 5 seconds. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Alarm Indications

    If the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor is in both an alarm 1 and an alarm 2 condition, both alarm LEDs are on and the display alternates between the gas reading and the ALMS 1&2 message.
  • Page 25 The alarm 2 relay energizes and the strobe/horn will remain activated. NOTE: If the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor is in both an alarm 1 and alarm 2 condition, both the alarm 1 and alarm 2 LEDs will be on, the gas reading will alternate with the ALMS 1&2 message, and both alarm relays will energize.
  • Page 26 As a result, when the Rig Monitor is used with a 12 VDC battery, there may be no low power alarm and the unit will instead shut off once the battery is dead. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Configuration Mode

    Rig Monitor automatically returns to normal operation. NOTE: If the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor returns to normal operation because of a time-out, it enters a warm-up period just as it does when it is first turned on. If you are installing a new Rig Monitor, it has been set up at the factory. Use Configuration Mode only if you want to change the Rig Monitor’s setup.
  • Page 28 The amount of time the Rig Monitor delays turning off the alarm 2 circuit (0 sec.) once an alarm 2 condition passes. This parameter appears only if the alarm 2 relay reset setting is set to SELF-RST. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 29 If you do not wish to save the adjustments, press and release the DOWN/NO button. The DO OVER? YES/NO message will display. Press and release the DOWN/NO button. The ABORT? YES/NO message will display. Press the UP/YES button to return to normal operation. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Maintenance

    Chapter 6: Maintenance Overview This chapter describes how to calibrate the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor using Calibration Mode, replace the DC fuses, and preventive maintenance procedures for the Rig Monitor. It includes a troubleshooting guide for problems you may encounter with the Rig Monitor.
  • Page 31 It describes calibration using a calibration kit that includes a calibration cup/splash guard, calibration gas, sample tubing, and a fixed flow regulator with an on/off knob. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using a 0.5 LPM (liters per minute) fixed flow regulator.
  • Page 32 NOTE: Depending on the size of your zero air cylinder, it is possible that you will have a different regulator for the zero air cylinder and the H S gas cylinder. If necessary to fit the H S calibration gas cylinder, change the regulator. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Screw the regulator into the calibration gas cylinder. If you want to skip adjusting the span setting, press and release the DOWN/NO button. The display will indicate Leaving Cal Mode and the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor will return to normal operation.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Strobe/Horn Volume

    1 being the loudest and 3 being the quietest. Numbers 4-6 all produce a steady buzzing sound with 4 being the loudest and 6 being the quietest. The factory setting is 2. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Replacing Components Of The Rig Monitor

    The Rig Monitor has two replaceable DC fuses. NOTE: To replace other components of the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for further information. Open the housing door of the Rig Monitor, then place the power switch in the OFF position.
  • Page 36 12. Turn on the Rig Monitor and place into normal operation. CAUTION: Allow the replacement detector to warm up for 5 minutes before you continue with the next step. 13. Calibrate the replacement detector as described in the Calibration section of this manual. Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Preventive Maintenance

    This procedure describes a test to verify that the H S detector responds properly to hydrogen sulfide. It describes a test using a fixed flow regulator with an on/off knob. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using a 0.5 LPM (liters per minute) fixed flow regulator.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended action for problems you may encounter with the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor. Table 7: Troubleshooting the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Condition Symptom(s) Probable Causes Recommended Action No Power • The display •...
  • Page 39 Table 7: Troubleshooting the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor (Continued) Condition Symptom(s) Probable Causes Recommended Action Buzzer Not • The buzzer does not • The buzzer is 1. Verify that the wiring to the ALARM sound an audible disconnected or BUZZER + & - terminals of the...
  • Page 40 Table 7: Troubleshooting the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor (Continued) Condition Symptom(s) Probable Causes Recommended Action Slow or No • Detector responds • The calibration cylinder 1. Verify that the calibration cylinder Response/ slowly or does not is low, out-dated, or...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    Parts List Table 8 lists replacement parts and accessories for the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor. Table 8: Parts List Part Number Description 06-1248RK-03 Sample tubing for calibration, 3 foot length 07-0033RK Detector housing cap gasket 07-0203RK Rubber retaining boot 14-2101RK...

  • Page 42: Appendix A: Control Button Quick Reference Guide

    Appendix A: Control Button Quick Reference Guide The Beacon 110 Rig Monitor’s control buttons and reset switch allow access to operational modes, resetting of alarms, and display of the Information Screen. Table 9 shows which button combinations perform these functions and which parameters are available for adjustment while in the operational modes.

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