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Rig Rat III Controller Wireless Gas Detection Communication Center User Manual...
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Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability BW Technologies Ltd. (BW) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years, beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer. BW’s warranty obligation is limited, at BW’s option, to refund of the purchase price, repair, or replacement of a defective product that is returned to a BW authorized service...
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Title Page Normal Operation ........................17 Temporary Disable of Relays and Audible Alarm ...............17 Backup Battery Power .........................18 Deactivating the Controller ......................18 External Features ..........................18 External/Internal Power LED .......................18 Test Switch ..........................18 Channel Enable Switch .......................18 Alarms ..............................19...
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List of Tables Table Title Page The Rig Rat III Controller ..................vi International Symbols....................4 The Rig Rat III Controller ................... 6 Internal Components....................7 Display Elements ....................... 8 Switches and Keys ..................... 9 Transceiver and Detector Channel Example ............16 Alarms ........................
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List of Figures Figure Title Page The Rig Rat III Controller ................... 6 Internal Components....................7 Display Elements ....................... 8 Controller Dimensions....................11 Bonding Controller ....................12 Bonding with Bonding Cable ..................13 Grounding Rod Installation ..................14 Power Connections ....................15 Transceiver.......................
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User Manual CAUTION: FOR SAFETY REASONS, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING. The Rig Rat III Controller Order Description Number Wireless gas detection RR-3C04...
To ensure your personal safety, read “Safety Information” before you use the controller. The Rig Rat III Controller (“the controller”) is a wireless communication center for the Rig Rat III gas detection system. The controller is a monitoring device and does not control the Rig Rat III Detector.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Contacting BW Technologies Safety Information - Read First To contact BW Technologies, call: Use the controller only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired. USA: 1-888-749-8878...
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⇒ Do not expose the unit to electrical shock and/or severe mechanical shock. ⇒ Use only parts specifically designed for the Rig Rat III Controller system. See the section Replacement Parts and Accessories. ⇒...
Do not attempt to disassemble, adjust, or service the units unless instructions are contained in the manual for that procedure and/or that part is listed as a replacement part. Use only BW parts. ⇒ The controller warranty will be void if the unit is disassembled, adjusted, or serviced by non-BW Technologies personnel. Table 1. International Symbols...
Rig Rat III Controller Getting Started To become familiar with the features and functions of the Getting Started controller, study the following figures and tables: The items listed below are included with your controller. If the • Figure 1 and Table 2 describe the controller’s main controller is damaged or something is missing, contact the external components.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Table 2. The Rig Rat III Controller Item Function Carrying handle TNC antenna connector Channel enable/disable switch Audible alarm External tension latch Security key Power entry Low, High, Fault alarm relays External/Internal power indicator LED...
Rig Rat III Controller Getting Started Table 3. Internal Components Item Function Main board Batteries Transceiver Power board Figure 2. Internal Components...
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Item Function High alarm condition Low alarm condition Numeric value (ppm or %) Sensor 1 identifier icon bar High alarm LED Figure 3. Display Elements Battery level indicator Table 4. Display Elements Low alarm LED...
Rig Rat III Controller Getting Started Table 5. Switches and Keys Switch/Key Description • To turn on the controller, turn the POWER switch clockwise. POWER • To turn off the controller, turn the POWER switch counterclockwise. • To reset the controller, turn the TEST/RESET switch clockwise.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual • The terrain; Installation • The line-of-sight to the detector antenna; Guidelines • The proximity to any radio frequency interference a Caution (RFI). Qualified personnel should perform the installation according to applicable electrical BW recommends the following when finding a location for the codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Rig Rat III Controller Installation Note Atmospheric conditions may cause signal loss. Antenna Installation The controller is equipped with a TNC antenna port. Install the antenna and any extension cables required. For transmission distances see Specifications and any applicable accessory manuals.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Grounding Instructions The importance of grounding is fundamental to safety and system operation. Choose the best place to mount the controller and then select the situation that best suits the location and ground accordingly.
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Rig Rat III Controller Installation Situation 2: Mount is non-metallic (non conducting) (Figure 6) Establish a plant ground location. Using a bonding cable (4-12 gauge insulated wire), tap into the existing plant ground network. Mount the system components in location, fixing the other end of the bonding cable to the mounting bracket.
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Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Situation 3: Mount is metallic, but not grounded to earth ground (non-conducting) Location is not properly grounded and a ground must be supplied. Use toothed lockwashers to mount the controller in location. If a plant ground is not available, mount as in situation 2 or establish an earth ground as in situation 4.
Rig Rat III Controller Installation Wiring A supply of AC power is required to operate the controller. Set the power switch to the applicable voltage. Note The controller’s back up batteries are trickle charged from the main power. Do not switch neutral wires when connecting devices to the system relays.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Options and Accessories Installation channel of all the detectors. Match all detectors transceiver channel codes to the controller’s transceiver channel code. See the applicable accessory manual for installation information. Table 6. Transceiver and Detector Channel Example...
LCD channels are displaying identical information from their corresponding Rig Rat III Detectors. For additional Setting Up the System LCD description, see the Rig Rat III Detector user manual. Execute the following steps to activate the whole system. Temporary Disable of Relays and Audible Alarm...
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Note External Features To return the controller to normal operation (before External/Internal Power LED an hour is up), turn the TEST/RESET switch to RESET. The CH ON LED will stop flashing to The power indicator LED is green when the controller is indicate normal operation.
Rig Rat III Controller Alarms Alarms The following table describes the system alarms and shows how the display looks for each alarm. Alarms will reset to normal operation when the alarm condition no longer exists (unless the alarm is latching).
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Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Alarm Display Low Battery Alarm • FAULT LED lights. • Battery arrow is under the shortest bar and the battery icon is flashing. Sensor Integrity Alarm • FAULT LED lights. • DANGER icon lights and flashes.
Rig Rat III Controller Alarms Note Do not switch neutral wires when connecting devices to system relays. For all the above listed alarms, common alarm relay and corresponding channel alarm ports will activate if they are connected. Common Latching Alarm Switches You can configure an alarm to remain on until the user acknowledges it by latching the alarm.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Storage and Transporting Note Controllers and rechargeable options should be The controller, when used for continuous monitoring on recharged at least once every six months when in temporary job sites or as a roving monitor, is easily installed storage.
Rig Rat III Controller Maintenance Storage Maintenance Store the controller in a warm place as freezing the The controller is designed to provide years of service with electrolyte will damage the battery. As the battery only regular care and minimal maintenance. As regular discharges, its freezing point rises.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem, follow the solutions listed in the table below. If you still are unable to correct the problem, contact BW Technologies (page 2). Table 8. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause Solution →...
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Rig Rat III Controller Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution → Check grounding and bonding and → Poor bonding and grounding. Radio frequency interference (RFI) remove the interference. → Main power is not connected and → Connect the main (AC) power and Controller will not power up backup batteries are low.
Rig Rat III Controller User Manual Replacement Parts and Accessories Model Description a Warning RR-AC10 /ft. LMR 240 cable (for antenna) To avoid personal injury or damage to the RR-AC20 /0.3m controller, use only the specified replacement parts. RR-AC50 /ft.
Rig Rat III Controller Specifications Alarm Relay: Contacts are rated 250 V (max), 10 A (max) Specifications Security: Key lock access to control panel Instrument Dimensions 14.95 x 11.16 x 5.15 in. (37.97 x 28.35 x 13.08 cm) Power: Key lock access to power Weight: 21.00 lbs (9.53kg)
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