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SDM-2012 Docking Station
Standalone Configuration
Operator's Manual
Part Number: 71-0254RK
Revision: D
Released: 10/25/19
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  • Page 1 SDM-2012 Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0254RK Revision: D Released: 10/25/19 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........
  • Page 4 Calibration and Bump Test Records ........105 Available Memory in the SDM-2012 ....... . .105 Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records.
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Spare Parts List ..........119 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...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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. You will learn how to: •...

  • 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

    • Two 3 Foot Long Tubes for GAS 1 and GAS 2 Fittings • 10 Foot Long Tube for GAS 1 and GAS 2 manifolding • 3 T-Fittings for PC Controlled Configuration • USB Cable, Type A to Type B Not sent with SDM-2012. Download from www.rkiinstruments.com/sdm2012. 8 • Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • 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

    Chapter 2: Description Overview This section describes the SDM-2012 docking station. It is designed to be used on a table top and consists of the AC adapter, Type A to Type B USB cable, air filter, check valve, 3 plastic T-fittings, sample tubing, instrument panel, back panel, control panel, status LEDs, and 2 USB ports.

  • 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 Check Valve A check valve is included with the SDM-2012. It is intended for use on the exhaust fitting when manifolding multiple docking stations together. See “Assembling a Manifold for Multiple SDM-2012s” on page 21 for manifolding instructions. Figure 5: Check Valve T-Fittings Three T-fittings are included with the SDM-2012.

  • 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

    Control Panel The control panel is used to setup and operate the docking station in the Standalone configuration. It is located at the front of the docking station. It includes the control buttons, the control button LEDs, and the CHARGE status LED. CHARGE LED COPY LED CAL LED...
  • Page 17 Table 2: Control Button Functions Control Control Button Function(s) Control Button LED Function(s) Button CAL  • Initiates a calibration Indicates status of a calibration in • Cancels a calibration 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. 18 • Chapter 2: Description...

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

    Perform the following to complete the hardware assembly: 1. Place the SDM-2012 on a convenient table top near an AC wall socket in a well ventilated area. A location near a window that can be opened is best so that the exhaust can be routed to the window.
  • Page 20 10 feet long. 7. Install the 3 foot long 3/16 inch ID tubes that are included with the SDM-2012 on the GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings. GAS 1 and GAS 2 tubing from multiple units can be daisy chained together in a manifold for more convenient operation.

  • Page 21: Assembling A Manifold For Multiple Sdm-2012S

    Exhaust Tubing Reference Figure 14 for the instructions below. 1. Cut a 1-2” piece of 5/16 inch tubing for each SDM-2012 and connect it to each unit’s exhaust fitting. 2. Connect the provided check valves to the short pieces of tubing already installed at the exhaust fittings.
  • Page 22 Figure 14: Exhaust Tubing Connections 22 • Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012...
  • Page 23 1. Cut a 3-4” piece of 3/16 inch tubing for each GAS 1 and GAS 2 fitting on every SDM- 2012 except the last one. 2. Connect the tubing to the GAS 1 and GAS 2 fittings on every SDM-2012 except the last one.
  • Page 24 1. Connect a 6 inch humidifier tube to the GAS 2 fitting on the back of each SDM-2012. 2. Insert the smaller T-fittings into the open end of every humidifier tube except the last one so that the remaining two ports on the T-fitting are perpendicular to the GAS fitting.
  • Page 25 Figure 15: Gas 1 Manifold Connections Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012 • 25...
  • Page 26 Figure 16: Gas 2 Manifold Connections 26 • Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012...
  • Page 27 Figure 17: Gas Tracer Humidifier Manifold Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012 • 27...

  • Page 28: Setting The Operational Parameters In Edit Mode

    The Tested Sensors parameters allows the user to control what sensors are tested during a bump test or calibration. 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 29 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 before an air adjust operation.

  • Page 30: Turning On The Sdm-2012 With An Instrument

    Do the following to turn on the SDM-2012 and establish a connection with an instrument: 1. Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-2012 and to an AC wall socket. 2. Press and hold the SDM-2012’s POWER button. The LEDs will turn amber.
  • Page 31 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 32 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. 32 • Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012...

  • Page 33: Setting The Bump Test Parameters

    Setting the Bump Test Parameters Do the following to set the bump test parameters. 1. 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 34 To continue and change parameters, press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The Air Sample Time parameter will be displayed. For a description of the Air Sample Time bump test parameter, see “Bump Test & Calibration Parameters” on page 28. AIR--IN 34 • Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012...
  • Page 35 5. Use the BUMP  and CAL  buttons to scroll through the different bump test parameters. GAS--IN CHECK AUTO--C Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012 • 35...

  • Page 36: Setting The Calibration Parameters

    Setting the Calibration Parameters Do the following to set the calibration parameters. 1. 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 37 To continue and change parameters, press and release the EDIT ENTER button. The Air Sample Time parameter will be displayed. For a description of the Air Sample Time bump test parameter, see “Bump Test & Calibration Parameters” on page 28. AIR--IN Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012 • 37...
  • Page 38 9. When you are done setting the parameters, use the BUMP  button to scroll past the GAS--IN parameter screen. The screen will indicate that the parameter changes have been saved. DECISION The instrument will return to the home screen. 38 • Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012...

  • Page 39: Setting The Gas Inlet For H 2 S (Gx-2012 Only)

    To change the gas inlet for the H S channel: 1. Turn on the SDM-2012 with a GX-2012 and establish a connection between them as described above in "Turning on the SDM-2012 with an Instrument". The GX-2012 will display the home screen.
  • Page 40 8. Use the BUMP  button to scroll past the Tested Sensors parameter. The screen will indicate that the parameter changes have been saved. GAS 1 DECISION The GX-2012 will return to the home screen. 40 • Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012...

  • Page 41: 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. If ALL is selected, every sensor in the instrument will be tested during a bump test or calibration performed using the SDM-2012.
  • Page 42 3. 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 EDIT EDIT Gas Tracer EDIT EDIT 42 • Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012...
  • Page 43 Press and release the BUMP  button to display the current tested sensor setting. Continue to step 5. • If a Gas Tracer is inserted, the current Tested Sensors parameter’s setting will be displayed. Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012 • 43...
  • Page 44 8. Use the BUMP  button to scroll down past the tested sensor setting. 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...

  • Page 45: 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 46 • 500 ppm CH • 100% volume CH To connect calibration gas to the SDM-2012, do the following: 1. 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...

  • Page 47: Installing The Single Module Data Viewer Software

    Windows files on your computer than those in the downloaded .zip file. If this happens, the installation software will ask you if you want to keep these newer files. Click Yes to do 16.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete software installation. Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-2012 • 47...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4: Operation

    Do the following to perform a bump test on a GX-2012: 1. Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-2012 and to an AC wall socket. 2. Press and hold the SDM-2012’s POWER button. The LEDs will turn amber.
  • Page 49 7. 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 19: Inserting an Instrument Chapter 4: Operation • 49...
  • Page 50 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 51 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 45 for calibration gas cylinder options and calibration gas connection procedures.
  • Page 52 • 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 53 • If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the bump test and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the BUMP  LED will flash red indicating a failure and the following screen will appear indicating which channels passed and failed the fresh air adjustment with a P (pass) or an F (fail).
  • Page 54 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 55 B/CAL G2 The SDM-2012 will analyze the results. 20.The SDM-2012 will then purge the system with fresh air for 5 seconds if no %volume sensor is installed or 30 seconds if a %volume sensor is installed. BUMP AIR Chapter 4: Operation • 55...
  • Page 56 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 57 %LEL %LEL 18.0 13.5 BUMP BUMP Figure 24: Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Set to Std in Edit Mode vol% %LEL BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL 18.0 13.5 BUMP BUMP Figure 25: Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode Chapter 4: Operation •...
  • Page 58 %LEL %LEL 12.0 25.0 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL Figure 26: Failed Bump Test and Passed Auto Calibration, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Set to Std in Edit Mode vol% %LEL BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL 12.0 25.0 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL Figure 27: Failed Bump Test and Passed Auto Calibration, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode 58 •...
  • Page 59 %LEL %LEL 17.0 15.3 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL Figure 28: Failed Bump Test and Failed Calibration, Standard 4-Gas GX-2012 or GAS Set to Std in Edit Mode vol% %LEL BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL 17.0 15.3 BUMP/CAL BUMP/CAL Figure 29: Failed Bump Test and Failed Auto Calibration, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode NOTE: If the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, there will be no bump test or...
  • Page 60 BUMP  or BUMP  and CAL  LEDs will automatically be cleared. 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”...

  • Page 61: Calibrating A Gx-2012

    To perform a calibration on a GX-2012: 1. Confirm that the AC Adapter is connected to the SDM-2012 and to an AC wall socket. 2. Press and hold the SDM-2012’s POWER button. The LEDs will turn amber.
  • Page 62 7. 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 30: Inserting an Instrument 62 • Chapter 4: Operation...
  • Page 63 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 64 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 45 for calibration gas cylinder options and calibration gas connection procedures.
  • Page 65 • 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 66 • 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 following screens will appear indicating which channels passed and failed the fresh air adjustment with a P (pass) or an F (fail).
  • Page 67 GAS TIME calibration parameter. vol% CAL G2 17.The SDM-2012 will then purge the system with fresh air for 5 seconds if no %volume sensor is installed or 30 seconds if a %volume sensor is installed. CAL AIR 18.After the fresh air purge is complete, the screen will alternate between the gas readings...
  • Page 68 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 69 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”...

  • Page 70: Bump Testing A Gas Tracer

    ON, then the SDM-2012 will automatically perform a calibration if the bump test fails. 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 71 7. 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 35: Inserting an Instrument Chapter 4: Operation • 71...
  • Page 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 PURGE 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. NOTE: If the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to Std, the ppm sensor and %volume sensor will not be bump tested.
  • Page 76 • If the ppm sensor fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the bump test and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the BUMP  LED will flash red indicating a failure and the following screens will alternate.
  • Page 77 • If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-2012 will abort the bump test and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the BUMP  LED will flash red indicating a failure and the Gas Tracer will alternate between the following screens.
  • Page 78 %LEL 20.9 BUMP ZERO EDIT ENTER %LEL ZERO BUMP Figure 36: Fresh Air Adjustment Fail, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode vol% %LEL 20.9 ZERO BUMP EDIT ENTER vol% %LEL BUMP ZERO Figure 37: Fresh Air Adjustment Fail, % Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Menu Item in Edit Mode Set to ALL 78 •...
  • Page 79 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 80 If a %volume sensor is installed in your Gas Tracer and if the GAS menu item in Edit Mode is set to ALL, the Gas Tracer screen will prompt you to change the calibration cylinder connected to the GAS 2 fitting on the back of the SDM-2012. vol% GAS2 SET 26.Change the GAS 2 calibration cylinder to the %volume CH...
  • Page 81 90 seconds. vol% B/CAL G2 29.The SDM-2012 will then purge the system with fresh air for 5 seconds if no %volume sensor is installed or 30 seconds if a %volume sensor is installed. BUMP AIR Chapter 4: Operation • 81...
  • Page 82 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 83 %LEL 12.0 vol% BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL vol% BUMP BUMP Figure 39: Successful Bump Test, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode %LEL 10.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL BUMP BUMP Figure 40: Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode Chapter 4: Operation •...
  • Page 84 %LEL 10.0 vol% BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL vol% BUMP BUMP Figure 41: Failed Bump Test, AUTO CAL OFF, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode %LEL 12.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL BUMP BUMP Figure 42: Failed Bump Test and Passed Calibration, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode 84 •...
  • Page 85 %LEL 12.0 vol% BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL vol% BUMP BUMP Figure 43: Failed Bump Test and Passed Calibration, %Volume Sensor Installed and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode %LEL 17.0 BUMP BUMP EDIT ENTER %LEL BUMP BUMP Figure 44: Failed Bump Test and Calibration, Standard Gas Tracer and GAS Set to ALL in Edit Mode Chapter 4: Operation •...
  • Page 86 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 87 BUMP  LED or BUMP  LED and CAL  LED will automatically be cleared. 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”...

  • Page 88: 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 89 7. 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 46: Inserting an Instrument Chapter 4: Operation • 89...
  • Page 90 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 91 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 92 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 93 GAS 2 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 94 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 95 • 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 96 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. %LEL 10.0...
  • Page 97 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 5 seconds if no %volume sensor is installed or 30 seconds if a %volume sensor is installed. CAL AIR...
  • Page 98 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 99 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 100 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”...

  • Page 101: 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 7: Troubleshooting the SDM-2012 Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action • Fresh air adjustment •...
  • Page 102 • No IR connection • SDM-2012 is not turned on. 1. Turn on the SDM-2012. If it does not turn on, check that the AC between instrument • The instrument is not adapter is plugged into an AC socket and SDM-2012...

  • Page 103: Charging An Instrument In A Docking Station

    3. Be sure that the AC adapter is plugged into a wall outlet, that the power jack is plugged into the back panel of the SDM-2012, and that the instrument is properly installed in the front recess of the instrument cradle.

  • Page 104: Recharging A Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations

    Recharging a Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations 1. Confirm that the AC adapter is connected to the back panel of the SDM-2012 and to an AC wall socket. 2. Insert the instrument or battery pack into the front recess of the instrument cradle.

  • Page 105: Battery Pack Too Drained For Standalone Operation

    Copying Calibration and Bump Test Records to a USB Flash Drive The SDM-2012 will only perform a copy operation if there is at least one record saved in its memory. If there are no records saved in the docking station’s memory, the COPY LED will be off and the COPY button will not function.
  • Page 106 COPY LED (see "Available Memory in the SDM-2012" above). 5. 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 107: 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. See “Importing Files Into the Database”...

  • Page 108: 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 109: Data Viewing Window

    NOTE: When you start the Single Module Data Viewer Program for the first time, there will be no data in the left part of the data viewing window since no data has been imported into the database yet. Using the Single Module Data Viewer Program Data Viewing Window Control Buttons Data Folders...

  • Page 110: 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: 1.

  • Page 111: Organizing The Data

    Organizing the Data Whe n vie wing the da ta , it ca n be orga nize d in two wa ys : 1. Base View Format In base view format, neither of the Serial No, Station ID, or User ID selection boxes in the lower left of the window are selected and the Base box appears next to these selection boxes with two radio buttons.

  • Page 112: Viewing The Data

    2. ID View Format In ID view format, the data can be organized by one or more of the following items depending on which selection box or boxes in the lower left corner of the data viewing window are selected: •...
  • Page 113 2. When an item no longer has a (+) or (-) symbol next to it, single click it and the contents of the item will be shown on the right side of the window. 3. If you are viewing data in base view format with the data organized by type, expand the item, bump test or calibration, you wish to view.
  • Page 114 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 115 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 116: Deleting Data

    8. To print the complete results, pass/fail and gas readings, of one of the files in the upper right part of the data view window, click on one of the files to select it and then click the print button that appears above the file details in the lower right. A dialog box will appear showing the selected printer and confirming if you want to print.

  • Page 117: Changing The Password

    3. Enter the password and click OK. The factory set password is “ABCDE” and is case sensitive. A confirmation window will appear. 4. 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 118: Exiting The Program

    4. Enter the new password and click the New Password button. A confirmation window will appear prompting you for the new password again. 5. Enter the new password again and click the Confirm New Password button. A window will appear indicating that the password has been changed. 6.

  • Page 119: Chapter 6: Spare Parts List

    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 120 Table 9: Spare Parts List Part Number Description 81-0076RK Zero air cylinder, 17 liter 81-0076RK-01 Zero air cylinder, 34 liter steel 81-0076RK-03 Zero air cylinder, 103 liter 81-0079RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 500 ppm CH in air, 34 liter steel 81-0079RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 500 ppm CH in air, 103 liter 81-0090RK-01 Three-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL CH...

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