Product Overview 1-1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SDM-04 SERIES Bump Tester for the 04 Series Portable Gas Monitor (“the product” hereinafter). Please confirm that the model number of the product you purchased matches the model number of the product covered by this manual.
Important Safety Information 2-1. Danger information DANGER Usage The product is a non-explosion-proof device. Never use it in hazardous areas. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product. 2-2. Warning information WARNING Usage Power source Before turning on the power for the product, be sure to confirm that the power source meets the specified voltage requirements.
3-1. Main unit and accessories Open the box and packaging and inspect the product and accessories. If anything is missing, contact RIKEN KEIKI. Main unit For detailed information on the names and functions of product parts and the LCD display, refer to ‘3- 2.
3-2. Part names and functions This section describes the names and functions of the various parts of the main unit. ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑪ ⑨ ⑫ ⑩ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑰ ⑬ ⑮ ⑯ ⑭ 7/83...
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Name Function ・ Turns the product power on and off. ① POWER button (Pressing this button and the EDIT/ENTER button simultaneously turns off the gas monitor (sold separately).) ・ Copies bump test, gas adjustment, and alarm check records to a USB flash drive (sold separately).
Usage Instructions 4-1. Usage note The operating precautions apply to both first-time users and those who have previously used the product. Ignoring these precautions may damage the product and result in inaccurate gas detection. DANGER Usage The product is a non-explosion-proof device. Never use it in hazardous areas. ...
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* The specified adjustment temperature range for SO , NO , NH is 10 °C to 40 °C. * SDM-04 Series is not compatible with SC-04(Cl2); for SC-04(Cl2), use a dedicated unit. For details, please contact Riken Keiki. 10/83...
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WARNING Calibration gas for bump test/gas adjustment The calibration gas for bump test/gas adjustment may be hazardous (combustible or toxic gas) or may cause oxygen deficiency. Handle the gas and related jigs and tools with due care. Gas sampling bag Use different gas sampling bags for each gas type and concentration to ensure accurate adjustment.
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If [FAIL SENSOR] is displayed during hydrogen span adjustment, allow the main unit to stand overnight in a sufficiently humid environment before repeating the gas adjustment. If CO span adjustment is no longer possible, contact RIKEN KEIKI to request sensor replacement.
4-2-2. Interconnection (optional) The product can be used with up to 10 units interconnected. CAUTION When using SO , NO , NH , PH , or HCN as a bump test or gas adjustment gas, please do not use this unit with multiple units interconnected. When using these units interconnected, install a target gas monitor (sold separately) only on the unit connected to the leftmost unit.
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1 Confirm that the product is not connected to the power supply. 2 Follow steps 3 to 5 below for all SDM-04 units except for the rightmost unit. Side cover View from right-hand side (with screws and side cover attached) 3 Remove the two screws (M4×8 double SEMS) securing the side cover on the right-hand side of the product.
4-2-3. Attaching the wall mounting fixture (sold separately) Use the screws provided (M4×8) to secure the wall mounting fixture (sold separately) to the product. Large hole Screw (M4×8 double SEMS) Small hole Small hole Large hole 16/83...
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Use the screws to secure the wall mounting fixture to the wall. Screw Wall mounting hole (⌀6) 17/83...
4-2-4. Connecting the AC adapter Insert the plug of the AC adapter fully into the power jack at the rear of the product. Power jack Plug the AC adapter into the mains outlet. NOTE When using the product with multiple units interconnected, each unit must be connected to a separate power supply.
4-2-5. Attaching the cylindrical filter (dust filter) Attach the cylindrical filter provided, aligning the direction of the arrow engraved on it with the AIR inlet on the side of the product. Cylindrical filter 19/83...
4-2-6. Mounting the gas monitor (sold separately) CAUTION When closing the gas monitor cover, do not push it forcibly if the gas monitor is tilted at an extreme angle or mounted facing the wrong way. Doing so may damage the product. ...
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<Mounting the gas monitor (sold separately)> Push the locking lever on Locking lever the gas monitor cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. Turn on the power for the gas monitor (sold separately), then mount with the LCD display (gas sensor side) facing the product as shown in the figure.
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<Detaching the gas monitor (sold separately)> Push the locking lever on the gas monitor cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. Locking lever Remove the gas monitor (sold separately) from the product. 22/83...
4-2-7. Connecting the gas <Connection> The gas inlets are located on the side of the product. On products SDM-04(C1) (containing one solenoid valve), the gas inlet is GAS 1. On products SDM-04(C2) (containing two solenoid valve), the gas inlets are GAS 1 and GAS 2. On products SDM-04(C3) (containing three solenoid valve), the gas inlets are GAS 1, GAS 2, and GAS 3.
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WARNING Calibration gas for bump test/gas adjustment The calibration gas for bump test/gas adjustment may be hazardous (combustible or toxic gas) or may cause oxygen deficiency. Handle the gas and related jigs and tools with due care. When adjusting SC-04(NO2), NO gas should be used within 30 minutes after preparation.
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<Piping> Exhaust SDM-04(C3): Wtih three solenoid valves Gas can be introduced via each of three gas inlets GAS 1 to GAS 3. Set what gas type is to be introduced via what gas inlet as described later in ‘4-4-2. Cylinder settings’.
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SDM-04 (C4): With Two solenoid valve Exhaust On products containing two solenoid valves, gas can be introduced via the GAS 1 and GAS 3 inlets. If there are insufficient gas inlets for the number of gas types to be introduced, you can manually switch gas types on the GAS 3a inlet.
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<Piping (using the PC Controller Program (sold separately))> Mount the gas monitor (sold separately) on the product, then connect the PC. Exhaust SDM-04(C3): With three solenoid valves Gas can be introduced via each of three gas inlets GAS 1 to GAS 3. Set what gas type is to be introduced via what gas inlet as described in ‘4-6.
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SDM-04(C4): With two solenoid valves Gas can be introduced via the GAS 1 and GAS Exhaust 3 inlets. If there are insufficient gas inlets for the number of gas types to be introduced, the PC Controller Program must be used to add gas types to be introduced.
4-2-8. Installing the PC Controller Program (sold separately) Using the PC Controller Program (sold separately), you can control gas adjustment and other operations using the product from the PC. The PC Controller Program (sold separately) must be installed before it can be used. NOTE ...
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Click [Next] to proceed. The license agreement screen appears. By default, [I do not accept the terms in the license agreement] is selected. Read and confirm the details described thoroughly, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click [Next]. 30/83...
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Enter the user name and organization, then click [Next]. Select the destination folder for installing the software, then click [Next]. Check the setup type, destination folder, and user information, then click [Install]. To edit the settings or information, click [Back]. Click [Cancel] to exit the wizard.
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Program installation starts. Click [Finish] to close the window once installation is complete. Check to confirm that the operation software has been installed on the PC desktop (as shown on the right). 32/83...
4-3. Startup 4-3-1. Turning on the power Product LED check locations Lit steadily Blinking Hold down the POWER button on the product for LCD display at least one second to turn on the power. Panel sheet LED display The CHARGE LED blinks green. Communication starts when a gas monitor (sold LCD display separately) with its power turned on is mounted...
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Once communication is established, the gas LCD display name and calibration gas concentration set on the gas monitor (sold separately) are displayed on the LCD. Displays the gas name and calibration gas concentration. LED display The CHARGE LED blinks green. NOTE ...
4-3-2. LCD screen display The meanings of the icons displayed on the product LCD screen are as follows: ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑦ ⑥ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ Name Function Displayed when communication is established between the product and the Gas monitor ①...
4-3-3. LED display list The product LED indications are as follows: <BUMP LED/CAL LED/ALARM LED> Status BUMP ALARM Power on (for one second) Orange Orange Orange Main screen Button operation Setting screen Operation using the Blinking Blinking Download in progress orange orange PC Controller...
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<COPY LED> Status Power on (for one second) Orange No data Small data volumes Green (Under 80 %: 1 to 399) No USB flash drive (sold separately) Large data volumes Orange (80 % or more: 400 to 499) Max data (100 %: 500) No data Small data volumes Blinking green...
4-4. Settings Hold down the EDIT/ENTER button for at least three seconds with a gas monitor (sold separately) mounted on the product to display various setting menus. [BUMP] (bump test settings) [AIR FLUSH] Duration for which air is aspirated [GAS TIME] Duration for which the bump test gas is drawn [AIR PURGE] Duration for air purging of the bump test gas...
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[CAL] (CALIBRATION) (gas adjustment settings) [AIR FLUSH] Duration for which air is aspirated [GAS TIME] Duration for which the calibration gas is drawn [AIR PURGE] Duration for air purging of the calibration gas Function for testing the alarm lamp and buzzer of the gas monitor (sold separately) when gas adjustment has [ALARM CHECK] ended.
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Sets the cylinder connected to GAS 3. This setting will [INLET GAS3] be ignored if GAS 3 gas cannot be introduced due to the internal solenoid valves. [INLET BASE] Not used with this product [SENSOR] [GAS01: {sensor name}] Setting to [OFF] disables the bump test/gas adjustment for that sensor.
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This function automatically performs a bump test, gas adjustment, and alarm check at the specified time. The [TYPE] bump test and gas adjustment are not performed for sensors that require gas replacement. [AUTOMATIC Time for automatic execution. The gas monitor (sold EXEC] [EXEC TIME] separately) power is turned on if it is off at the specified...
4-4-1. Setting list Menu Item Default value Setting range [AIR FLUSH] 15 seconds 15 to 180 seconds [GAS TIME] 25 seconds 20 to 120 seconds [AIR PURGE] 15 seconds 5 to 180 seconds [TOLERANCE] ±50 % ±10 to 50 % [BUMP] [AUTO CAL] [ON]...
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(DATE) (TIME) [DATE] [MM/DD/YYYY], (DATE FORMAT) [YYYY/MM/DD] [DD/MM/YYYY], or [YYYY/MM/DD] [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH] Up to 17 languages [LCD] [LCD CONTRAST] 1 to 50 0 seconds to 23 hours 59 [WAIT TIME] 10 minutes [POWER minutes 59 seconds [WAIT SAVE] 0 seconds to 23 hours 59 15 seconds TIME(PASS)] minutes 59 seconds...
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NOTE Using the product together with the PC Controller Program (sold separately) The ability to alter gas monitor (sold separately) and product settings using the PC Controller Program (sold separately) is outlined in the following table: Can gas monitor Can product Setting item settings be...
4-4-2. Cylinder settings Information on the cylinders used and the connection status of the cylinders and inlets is input to the product to perform the bump test and gas adjustment on the product. * Up to 12 sets of cylinder settings can be stored. 《Example: OX-04(O2);...
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Starting the bump test/gas adjustment draws in gas from GAS 1 to perform the bump test/gas adjustment on the O sensor and finish the process. 《Example 2: CX-04(CO,O ); SDM-04(C2): two solenoid valves》 ・ Cylinder A: CO (50 ppm) ・ Cylinder B: O (12.0 %) Disable unused cylinder 01.
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Set [CYL02] for [GAS1] and [CYL03] for [GAS2] in the inlet settings. * The GAS 3 inlet and the base unit will be disabled. Exit the setting screen. Each sensor’s assignment results are displayed. Starting the bump test/gas adjustment draws in gas from GAS 1 to perform the bump test/gas adjustment on the CO sensor.
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Set [CYL02] for [GAS1] in the inlet settings. * The GAS 2 and GAS 3 inlets and the base unit will be disabled. Exit the setting screen. Each sensor’s assignment results are displayed. * On products containing one solenoid valve, the cylinder set to [GAS2] will be subject to replacement.
4-5. Operations using the product operation buttons 4-5-1. Bump test and gas adjustment procedure NOTE The bump test or gas adjustment can be canceled midway by holding down the BUMP button or CAL button respectively for at least three seconds. ...
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Communication starts when a gas monitor (sold LCD display separately) with its power turned off is mounted ― on the product. ― LED display The CHARGE LED blinks green. Once communication is established, the gas LCD display name and calibration gas concentration set on the gas monitor (sold separately) are displayed on the LCD.
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Press the BUMP button to start the bump test for LCD display all gases. The current concentration is displayed while a bump test is in progress. LED display The BUMP LED blinks orange. Press the CAL button to start gas adjustment for LCD display all gases.
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The bump test and gas adjustment are LCD display performed in the order set in the cylinder ― settings. ― ・ Adjustment is performed from the gas set for LED display [GAS1]. ― ・ To use a gas not set for the inlet, exchange the ―...
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Press the BUMP button and EDIT/ENTER button LCD display simultaneously to start the alarm check. ― ― LED display The EDIT/ENTER LED blinks orange. Once the alarm check ends, the result screen is LCD display displayed, and the LED indication changes from blinking orange.
4-5-2. Copying test/adjustment results to a USB flash drive (sold separately) The results of bump tests, gas adjustment, and alarm checks performed on the product can be saved as files to a USB flash drive (sold separately). NOTE Up to 500 data items can be stored in the product. ...
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Hold down the COPY button on the product until LED display the COPY LED lights up red. The bump test, gas adjustment, and alarm check data stored in the product is copied to the USB flash drive (sold separately). Once copying is complete, the COPY LED returns to its previous state.
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・ Gas adjustment Model : CX-04 Serial No : 267010028RN Station ID : ---------------- User ID : ---------------- SDM Model : SDM-04 SDM Serial No : SDM-04_20231227 Date Time : 2024/03/05 10:48:32 Item : CALIBREATION Gas Name : CO (ppm ) O2(%) Full Scale : 2000...
4-5-3. Downloading gas monitor (sold separately) logger data Logger data saved in a gas monitor (sold separately) can be downloaded to a USB flash drive (sold separately). The downloaded data can then be imported into the PC Controller Program (sold separately).
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Once communication is established, the gas LCD display name and calibration gas concentration set on the gas monitor (sold separately) are displayed on the LCD. Displays the gas name and calibration gas concentration. LED display The CHARGE LED blinks green. Insert the USB flash drive (sold separately) into LED display the USB port on the front of the product.
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Once downloading is complete, the gas monitor LCD display (sold separately) display returns to the previous screen, and the COPY LED returns to its previous state. LED display The COPY LED blinks. 59/83...
4-5-4. Updating firmware A USB flash drive (sold separately) can be used to update the product firmware. There are two sets of firmware for the product: one for the base unit and one for the type specific unit. These can be updated at the same time or separately. CAUTION If the product power is cut off while the firmware is being updated, the product may not restart.
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The current firmware version is displayed LCD display together with the version of the firmware file in the “update” folder. Hold down the BUMP, CAL, and COPY buttons for three seconds to start the update. LED display The COPY LED blinks. Once the update is complete, hold down the LCD display POWER button for three seconds to turn off the...
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Hold down the POWER button on the product for LED display at least one second to turn on the power and operate with the updated firmware. The CHARGE LED blinks green. 62/83...
4-6. Operations using the PC Controller Program (sold separately) 4-6-1. Bump test and gas adjustment procedure Gas adjustment and other operations can be controlled from a PC by connecting the PC to the product. Connecting to a PC allows a calibration certificate to be produced. The program uses a virtual PC COM port with a USB to UART bridge controller.
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Start up the PC, then connect the product to the PC using the USB cable (sold separately). * USB cable (sold separately): Use a Type-A male - Type-B male USB cable. PC screen LCD display ― ― Cable connector ― Connect to the PC using the ―...
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Mount the gas monitor (sold separately) with its power turned on on the product. LCD display PC screen ― ― Click to select the checkbox for [Only Connected Units]. LED display The BUMP and CAL LEDs Check the checkbox for [Only Connected Units] on the screen. both light up orange.
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Once communication is established, the gas name set on the gas monitor (sold separately) is displayed on the LCD. LCD display PC screen Once communication is established, [TRANSMIT] is displayed. LED display The CHARGE LED blinks green. The icon is displayed for the model connected to the PC. The BUMP and CAL LEDs both blink orange.
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The cylinder screen is displayed. Enter information on the cylinders to be used and the connection status of the cylinders and inlets. PC screen LCD display ― ― LED display ― ― ― [Expiration]: Red: The expiration date has passed. [Expiration]: Orange: Less than 10 days remain until the expiration date.
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To perform a bump test, click [BUMP] on the PC screen. LCD display PC screen ― ― LED display Click [BUMP]. ― ― ― The gas order confirmation screen appears. If other gases are also to be used, select the checkboxes under [GAS2] and [GAS3] as necessary and select the corresponding gases.
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To perform gas adjustment, click [Calibration] on the PC screen. LCD display PC screen ― ― Click LED display [Calibration]. ― ― ― The gas order confirmation screen appears. If other gases are also to be used, select the checkboxes under [GAS2] and [GAS3] as necessary and select the corresponding gases. LCD display PC screen ―...
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The results are displayed. (Bump test) LCD display PC screen ― ― LED display The BUMP LED lights up green if all bump tests were [BUMP PASS] is displayed if all bump successful. tests were successful. * The LED lights up red if even one bump test failed. The results are displayed.
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To perform an alarm check, click [Alarm check] to display a confirmation window. Click [OK] here. LCD display PC screen ― ― LED display Click [Alarm check]. The EDIT/ENTER LED blinks The alarm check starts. orange. Once the alarm check ends, the result screen is displayed, and the product LED changes from blinking orange to green.
4-6-2. Creating a calibration certificate Procedure PC screen display Turn on the product, then connect to the ― Once the PC is connected, click [Logs] on the screen. On the PC screen, click the instrument number for the gas monitor (sold separately) for which a report is to be created.
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Click the date. Displays the details of operations performed on that date. Select the operations to be included in the certificate, then click [Certificate]. Check the details, then select the language (English, Portuguese, or Japanese). Click the printer icon to print using the printer set as [Default] in Windows (default setting).
4-7. Turning off the power NOTE The power can be turned off only when the product is not communicating with the gas monitor (sold separately). The power for the gas monitor (sold separately) can be turned off as follows: <When operating the buttons on the product (independently)>...
Our certified service engineers have expert knowledge of the dedicated tools used for these services, along with expertise in products. We recommend taking advantage of our maintenance service to ensure safe use of the product. The major maintenance service items are as follows. For more information, contact RIKEN KEIKI. <Main service details> Item Description Checks the cylindrical filter for contamination and clogging.
3 to 8 years * A functional check by a qualified service engineer is required after replacement. To ensure safety and the stable operation of the product, request checking by a qualified service engineer. Contact RIKEN KEIKI to request checking.
5-3-2. Replacing the cylindrical filter (dust filter) The cylindrical filter may become dirty and clogged with continued use. Replace the filter if it appears especially dirty. Also replace the filter if water has been sucked in or the flow rate drops. When replacing the filter, replace both the filter and the tube if you notice any abnormalities in the tube, including deformation, discoloration, or cracking.
Storage and Disposal 6-1. Procedures for storage or when not in use for extended periods The product must be stored in the following environment: ・ At normal temperature and humidity in a location not exposed to direct sunlight ・ In a location free of gases, solvents, and vapors Store the product in its shipping carton if this has been retained.
Fresh air is not being supplied Provide fresh air. Fresh air around the product. adjustment is not The sensor sensitivity has Contact RIKEN KEIKI to request sensor possible. degraded. replacement. Check the gas sampling tube to confirm it Water or oil has been aspirated into is not damaged and that no oil or water the interior.
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If a calibration station other than this unit Ambient noise (SDM-04 Series) is connected and the alarm sound is checked at the same time, the alarm sound may not be detected normally.
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Increase the free space on the USB flash memory capacity drive (sold separately) if it is less than 1 MB. E082 ・ Product internal LAN function abnormality Contact RIKEN KEIKI. ・ Product internal temperature and humidity E085 Contact RIKEN KEIKI. sensor abnormality ・...
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