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  • Page 1 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    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

    SDM-6000 Components ........
  • Page 4 Wall Mounting the SDM-6000, Optional ........
  • Page 5 Turning on an SDM-6000 System ........

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    SDM-6000 in the PC Controlled Configuration, see the SDM-6000 Docking Station PC Controlled Configuration Operator’s Manual. The purpose of this manual is to explain how to set up and use the SDM-6000 in Standalone configuration. It also explains how to use the sections of the PC Controller Program associated with Standalone use.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • Available USB Port • SD Card Slot (recommended) About this Manual The SDM-6000 Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings. NOTE: Describes additional or critical information. CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment.

  • Page 8: Cautions & Safety Information

    • Use only polyurethane sample tubing with the SDM-6000. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for other materials. • Do not subject the SDM-6000 to infrared or intense light. This may cause communication errors. • Do not expose the SDM-6000 to water.

  • Page 9: How To Build A System

    How to Build a System Various accessories are included with the SDM-6000 depending on what SDM-6000 bundle is ordered. See the table below for what’s included with each basic bundle. Other bundles are available that include different calibration gas cylinders than the 4-gas mix included in the 81- SDM6000-04.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Description

    SDM-6000 Components The SDM-6000 consists of the touch screen, status LED, instrument cradle, gas in/gas out cover, left panel, mating slave connections, exhaust fitting, air filter, exhaust tubing, and connection brackets.

  • Page 11: Touch Screen

    Touch Screen The LCD touch screen is located at the bottom front of the SDM-6000. In a single SDM-6000 system, the touch screen includes the Function and Unit Tabs. In a multi-SDM-6000 system, the master (leftmost) SDM-6000’s touch screen includes the Function and Unit Tabs and any slave SDM-6000s’...

  • Page 12: Function Tab

    • set operational parameters It is present on the touch screen of a single SDM-6000 system and on the touch screen of the master (leftmost) SDM-6000 in a multi-SDM-6000 system. It has the same appearance in both systems. The text field above the BUMP and CAL buttons shows instrument or station status.
  • Page 13 If an indicator color is light grey, the same color as the background of the Function Tab, there is not an SDM-6000 installed in the system for that position. If an indicator color is white with no icon, an SDM-6000 is installed in that position and the corresponding SDM-6000 has no instrument connected to it.
  • Page 14 Table 5: Docking Station Indicator Icons Icon Meaning None GX-6000 is not connected. GX-6000 is connected and Unit Tab’s Active box is selected. GX-6000 is connected and Unit Tab’s Active box is not selected. Bump test, calibration, or alarm check in process. Test passed.
  • Page 15 When Actual Gas is selected for a PID channel, the gas inlet name on the SDM-6000’s Unit Tab turns pink. When Actual Gas is deselected for a PID cylinder, the gas inlet name on the SDM- 6000’s Unit tab is black.

  • Page 16: Status Led

    SDM-6000 problem detected Instrument Cradle The instrument cradle is a recessed area in the middle of the SDM-6000 that is designed to accept the GX-6000. Insert the GX-6000 in the instrument cradle with the belt clip facing out before you perform a bump test, calibration, alarm check or charge a GX-6000.

  • Page 17: Left Panel Components

    SD Card Slot The SD card slot at the top of the left side of the SDM-6000 allows for the installation of an SDHC card. The SDM-6000’s data files are saved to the SD card. If an SD card is not installed, no data will be saved during testing.

  • Page 18: Lan Connector

    USB PC Connector A type B USB connection allows for the SDM-6000 to be connected to a PC using a Type A to Type B USB cable. Connection to a PC is necessary for setting up the LAN function and for using the SDM-6000 in its PC controlled configuration.

  • Page 19: Mating Slave Connections

    The right side of the SDM-6000 is shipped from the factory with a small panel attached to it with two screws. That panel should remain in place if the SDM-6000 is being used alone or if it is the right-most station in a bank of connected stations. The panel needs to be removed in order to connect another SDM-6000 to it.

  • Page 20: Exhaust Fitting

    Exhaust Fitting An exhaust fitting is located on the SDM-6000’s back panel. It allows routing of the exhausted calibration gas to a convenient location. This fitting accepts 5/16 inch ID tubing. Even though the exhaust gas can be routed to an area to be safely dispersed, the docking station should still be installed in a well ventilated area.

  • Page 21: Air Filter And Exhaust Tubing

    Air Filter and Exhaust Tubing A cylindrical particle filter with a short length of tubing is supplied with the SDM-6000 for installation to the AIR fitting on the back panel. The filter keeps particulate contamination out of the docking station.

  • Page 22: Accessories Included In Various Bundles

    The single-station 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 SDM-6000’s power jack. The AC adapter is rated 100 - 240 VAC input, 24 VDC 0.63 A output.

  • Page 23: Usb Cable

    USB Cable A Type A to Type B USB cable is used to connect the SDM-6000 to a PC which is required for setting up the LAN connectivity function of the SDM-6000 or for using the SDM-6000 in the PC Controlled configuration.

  • Page 24: Calibration Tubing

    The SV-3 increases the number of calibration cylinders that can be used with the SDM-6000 from 3 to 6. It connects to the sample fittings and electrical connector on the left side of the SDM-6000. If you have multiple SDM-6000s connected together, the SV-3 will be installed on the left-most SDM-6000.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Preparing To Use The Sdm-6000

    (optional). Instructions to complete each of these tasks is in this section. Although a single SDM-6000 or a bank of SDM-6000s does not need to be connected to the PC Controller Program for Standalone operation, the PC Controller Program is needed to import and view data and to access some SDM-6000 setup parameters.
  • Page 26 12. The default installation folder (C:\Program Files\SDM-PC2\) is displayed. If you want to install the software in the default folder continue with step 13. If you want to install the software in a different location, click Change and choose a new installation folder and then continue with step 13.

  • Page 27: Setup For Chlorine Testing

    21. Turn on the docking station by flipping the power switch to the ON position. 22. The first time an SDM-6000 is turned on after being connected to the computer, the SDM- 6000 needs some time to be recognized by the computer. The status bar will indicate that the drivers are being configured and will alert you when the SDM-6000 is ready to use.

  • Page 28: Connecting Multiple Sdm-6000S Together, Optional

    Testing Connecting Multiple SDM-6000s Together Up to 10 SDM-6000s can be connected together. The leftmost SDM-6000 is the master station and the remaining stations are slave stations. If you remove the leftmost SDM-6000 from the setup, the station that is now the leftmost station becomes the master but does not retain any of the settings that the old master had.
  • Page 29 c. Use needle nosed pliers to remove the clear plugs that are installed in the four mating sample fittings. d. Save the panel, the screws, and the four plugs in a safe place. Panel In Place Panel Rem oved Plugs Removed Figure 18: Panel and Plug Removal 3.
  • Page 30 5. Use the provided metal connection brackets and screws to secure the two connection points on each side of the SDM-6000’s back panel and on the bottom of the SDM-6000 to each other. Figure 19: Connecting SDM-6000s Together, Back Panel 3 0 •...
  • Page 31 Figure 20: Connecting SDM-6000s Together, Bottom Panel Chapte r 3: Pre paring to Us e the S DM-6000 • 3 1 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Sv-3, Optional

    2. Line up the mating electrical connection and mating sample fitting connections on the SV-3 with the electrical connector and sample fittings on the left side of the left-most SDM-6000. 3. Push the SV-3 toward the SDM-6000 until the housings are touching.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Printer, Optional

    Perform the following to complete the hardware assembly: 1. Place the SDM-6000(s) 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 34: Wall Mounting The Sdm-6000, Optional

    CO2 Sensor Figure 22: Air Inlet Filters 6. Install the 10 foot long 5/16 inch ID flexible tube that is included with the SDM-6000 on the exhaust fitting. A multi-station system must have separate exhausts for each SDM-6000. Exhaust tubing cannot be manifolded. Route the tube to an area where the exhaust can be safely dispersed, such as an open window.
  • Page 35 # of SDM-6000s Total # of w all mounting w/ SV-3 or w/o SV-3 brackets necessary 1 SDM-6000 3 wall m ounting brackets 2-4 SDM-6000s 6 wall m ounting brackets 5-7 SDM-6000s 9 wall m ounting brackets Figure 23: Wall Mounting 1-7 SDM-6000s Chapte r 3: Pre paring to Us e the S DM-6000 •...
  • Page 36 Figure 24: Wall Mounting 8-10 SDM-6000s NOTE: Be sure that you have installed the exhaust line for each SDM-6000 you intend to wall mount since access to the exhaust fitting will be very limited once the SDM- 6000 is mounted to the wall.
  • Page 37 They have a short section and a long section. The short section has a smaller hole than the long section. Screw the short section into the SDM-6000 making sure that the long section goes away from the station and is flush with the back of the SDM-6000.

  • Page 38: Connecting Calibration Gas, No Sv-3 Attached

    Connecting Calibration Gas, No SV-3 Attached The GAS 1, GAS 2, and GAS 3 fittings on the left side of the docking station are designed to be used with a calibration gas cylinder that is fitted with a demand flow regulator. The AIR fitting may be used with a demand flow regulator and a cylinder of zero emissions air, but this is not normally necessary since the docking station will generally be in a fresh air area.
  • Page 39 In order to completely calibrate all GX-6000s, you cannot need more than 3 cylinders since the SDM-6000 only has 3 gas ports on its left side. If testing different GX-6000 combinations at once requires more than 3 cylinders, you will have to test instruments one at a time and reassign the gas inlets when you change gases or test the gases common to all instruments at once and then test additional gases separately.
  • Page 40 Figure 22 on page 34. 2. Install the demand flow regulator(s) on the calibration gas cylinder(s). NOTE: Do not connect pressurized gas directly to the SDM-6000. Be sure to install a demand flow regulator on the cylinder before connecting it to the SDM-6000. NOTE: RKI Instruments, Inc.

  • Page 41: Connecting Calibration Gas, Sv-3 Attached

    Connecting Calibration Gas, SV-3 Attached The GAS 1, GAS 2, GAS 3, GAS 4, GAS 5, and GAS 6 fittings on the left side of the SV-3 are designed to be used with a calibration gas cylinder that is fitted with a demand flow regulator. The AIR fitting may be used with a demand flow regulator and a cylinder of zero emissions air, but this is not normally necessary since the docking station will generally be in a fresh air area.
  • Page 42 2. Install the demand flow regulator(s) on the calibration gas cylinder(s). NOTE: Do not connect pressurized gas directly to the SDM-6000. Be sure to install a demand flow regulator on the cylinder before connecting it to the SDM-6000. 4 2 • Ch a p te r 3 : P re p a rin g to Us e th e S DM-6 0 0 0 1.800.544.2843...

  • Page 43: Setting Basic Operational Parameters In The Config Menu

    SDM-6000. The parameters cannot be changed for each individual SDM- 6000 if they are all connected together. If the master SDM-6000 is removed from the installation, it will retain its settings but the new master SDM-6000 that is now the left-most SDM-6000 will not remember the old master’s settings.

  • Page 44: Bump Test Parameters

    * Can only be set to On if Manual CAL. in the Calibration section of the Config Menu is also set to On. Pre-Sample Flush Time (AIR Flush) The pre-sample flush time is the length of time that the SDM-6000 will draw air through the AIR fitting before performing an air adjust operation. Calibration Gas Sample Time (GAS) The calibration gas sample time is the length of time that the SDM-6000 will draw calibration gas through each of the gas fittings.
  • Page 45 Post-Sample Purge Time (AIR Purge) The post-sample purge time is the length of time that the SDM-6000 will draw air through the AIR fitting to purge calibration gas from the system. Bump Test Check Tolerance (Tolerance) The bump test check tolerance determines how close the GX-6000 gas reading must be to the calibration gas concentration for each channel during a bump test in order to pass the bump test.

  • Page 46: Automatic Calibration (Auto Cal.)

    The printer must be connected for the Auto Print parameter to have any function. If Auto Print is selected, the SDM-6000 will automatically print bump test results at the end of a bump test. If Auto Print is not selected, the SDM-6000 will not automatically print bump test results but the results can still be printed by pressing the Print button at the end of a bump test.
  • Page 47 Viewing or Changing the Bump Parameters Do the following to set the bump test parameters. 1. Turn on the SDM-6000 system. The Function Tab will be displayed on a single station system’s screen or on the master station’s screen in a multi-station system.
  • Page 48 4. Press the BUMP button. 8 out of 9 bump test parameters and their current settings will be displayed. 5. The arrow in the upper right corner takes you to the second page that shows the last of the bump test parameters and its current setting. 6.

  • Page 49: Calibration Parameters

    • Off Past Due Pre-Sample Flush Time (AIR Flush) The pre-sample flush time is the length of time that the SDM-6000 will draw air through the AIR fitting before performing an air adjust operation. Calibration Gas Sample Time (GAS) The calibration gas sample time is the length of time that the SDM-6000 will draw calibration gas through each of the gas fittings.
  • Page 50 Post-Sample Purge Time (AIR Purge) The post-sample purge time is the length of time that the SDM-6000 will draw air through the AIR fitting to purge calibration gas from the system. Alarm Check If Alarm Check is selected, a vibrator, LED, and buzzer test is done on the GX-6000 at the end of the calibration.
  • Page 51 Viewing or Changing the Calibration Parameters Do the following to set the calibration parameters. 1. Turn on the SDM-6000 system. The Function Tab will be displayed on a single station system’s screen or on the master station’s screen in a multi-station system.
  • Page 52 4. Press the CAL button. 5 out of 6 calibration parameters and their current settings will be displayed. 5. The arrow in the upper right corner takes you to the second page that shows the last of the calibration parameters and its current setting. 6.

  • Page 53: Inlet Parameters

    GAS 5, or GAS 6. Do the following to set the gas inlet parameters. 1. Connect the GX-6000 to the SDM-6000 as described on pg.90. If you have a multi-station system, connect GX-6000s with all of the gas combinations you plan on testing.
  • Page 54 The Actual Gas button on the left side of the screen only affects SDM-6000 operation if the cylinder is for a PID channel. The button tells the SDM-6000 if a PID sensor’s target gas is being used or if a surrogate gas is being used. The PID target gas is the gas selected for the GX-6000’s PID channel from the PID Gas Name Screen in Display...
  • Page 55 4-gas + low range PID GX-6000 but you only want to test the PID sensor, you could deselect the Active button for the 4-gas inlet. NOTE: Since the SDM-6000 only has 3 gas ports, GAS 4, GAS 5, and GAS 6 cannot be selected as active if the SV-3 is not connected. •...
  • Page 56 8. Repeat steps 6a - 6g for any additional gas inlets you wish to assign gas(es) to. 9. Repeat step 1 - step 8 if you only have 1 SDM-6000 but have another GX-6000 with a different gas combination that you wish to configure the inlets for.

  • Page 57: Date, Time, And Date/Time Format

    It is important to update the SDM-6000’s date/time to match your time zone. The SDM-6000 automatically updates the date/time in connected GX-6000s to match the SDM-6000’s date/time. If the date/time in your SDM-6000 is not correct and you connect your GX-6000(s), the date/time in the GX-6000(s) will no longer be correct.
  • Page 58 4. Press the Date button. 5. To change the date: a. Press the Date field. b. To change any of the month/day/year settings, use the arrows below the setting or press the current setting and type in the desired value on the number pad that appears. c.

  • Page 59: Language

    Language Follow the instructions below to change the station’s language. 1. Turn on the SDM-6000 system. The Function Tab will be displayed on a single station system’s screen or on the master station’s screen in a multi-station system. Chapte r 3: Pre paring to Us e the S DM-6000 • 5 9 1.800.544.2843...
  • Page 60 5. Press the desired language. There is no confirmation necessary for a language change and the SDM-6000’s language will immediately change. The Language screen will not go away until you press the return button so if you accidentally change the language, you can change it back right away.

  • Page 61: Password

    Do the following to turn Password on or off. 1. Turn on the SDM-6000. The Function Tab’s main menu will be displayed. 2. Press the Config button. If Password is already set to on (factory setting is off), you will be prompted for a password.
  • Page 62 4. Press the Password button. The Password Menu will appear. 5. To turn the password function on or off, select or deselect the Use selection box. 6. To change the password, press Password Change. a. You will be prompted to enter the current password. The factory set password is “0000”. Enter the current password and press OK to proceed or Cancel to return to the Password Menu.

  • Page 63: Setting Detailed Parameters Using The Pc Program

    See the following sections for instructions to update these parameters. NOTE: These parameters do not need to be edited in order for the SDM-6000 to function properly. These parameters allow you to edit features or initiate certain operations that cannot be accessed using the SDM-6000’s Config Menu.

  • Page 64: Launching The Pc Controller Program And Connecting An Sdm-6000

    SDM-6000 should be connected to power. 4. Connect a Type A to Type B USB cable to the SDM-6000 and to an available USB port on your computer. If you have a multi-station system, only the leftmost SDM-6000 should be connected to the computer with the USB cable.
  • Page 65 3. If the Password parameter in the Bump & Cal 2 Tab of the SDM Configuration Window or in the SDM-6000’s Config Menu is set to ON, the program will prompt you for a password to enter the SDM Configuration Window. Enter the password and click OK.

  • Page 66: Updating The Data Logger Settings

    Updating the Data Logger Settings 1. Launch the PC Controller Program and connect your SDM-6000(s) as described on pg.64. 2. Access the SDM Configuration Window as described on pg.64. 3. Click the Bump & Cal 2 Tab. Figure 28: Bump & Cal 2 Tab 4.
  • Page 67 GX-6000 if Data Logger Auto Download is set to Interval. If the GX-6000 is connected to an SDM-6000 before the interval has passed, a data download will not automatically occur. The Data Logger Interval can be set anywhere from 1 to 60 days. The factory setting is 1 day.

  • Page 68: Updating The Power Saving Settings

    Updating the Power Saving Settings 1. Launch the PC Controller Program and connect your SDM-6000(s) as described on pg.64. 2. Access the SDM Configuration Window as described on pg.64. 3. Click the Bump & Cal 2 Tab. Figure 29: Bump & Cal 2 Tab 4.

  • Page 69: Updating The Expiration Date Settings

    4. Select the desired setting for the Calibration Expiration Notice parameter. This is the length of time, in days, before a GX-6000 is due for calibration that the SDM-6000 will give an indication that the GX-6000’s calibration due date is approaching. So if calibration is due on 12/20/15 and the Calibration Expiration Notice is set to 10 days, the impending-calibration indication will begin appearing on 12/10/15.

  • Page 70: Updating The Automatic Execution Settings

    The Automatic Tab allows you to set up a bump test, calibration, or alarm check to automatically occur at a specific time on the desired day(s). If a GX-6000 is installed in an SDM-6000 at the specified day/time, the SDM-6000 will turn the GX-6000 on, perform the test, then turn the GX- 6000 off.

  • Page 71: Updating The Cylinders Settings

    Cylinders Window, such as gas name and concentration, do not need to be set using the PC Controller Program and can be set using the SDM-6000’s Config Menu. In order to provide more comprehensive instructions, this section will include instructions for setting parameters that can also be set using the SDM-6000’s Config Menu.
  • Page 72 For example, double click line 1 (or single click line 1 and click Edit) to set up a cylinder for the GAS 1 inlet on the SDM-6000 or SV-3. The Cylinder Detail window will display.
  • Page 73 5. The pre-defined cylinders list is located in a drop down menu at the bottom of the window. Click the drop down arrow to view the pre-defined cylinders list. Scroll down to view additional cylinders. Figure 35: Pre-Defined Cylinders List Chapte r 3: Pre paring to Us e the S DM-6000 •...
  • Page 74 6. Click the cylinder you’d like to use. In this example, Cl has been selected. The Name, Part No., Symbol, Unit, and Concentration fields will automatically be filled in. Figure 36: Cylinder Detail Window Filled In with Pre-Defined Info 7 4 • Ch a p te r 3 : P re p a rin g to Us e th e S DM-6 0 0 0 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 75 9. Select or deselect the Actual Gas box for the cylinder. The Actual Gas box only affects SDM-6000 operation if the cylinder is for a PID channel. The button tells the SDM-6000 if a PID sensor’s target gas is being used or if a surrogate gas is being used. The PID target gas is the gas selected for the GX-6000’s PID channel from the PID Gas Name Screen in Display...
  • Page 76 Defining a cylinder in the Cylinders Window is the same as setting the inlet parameters at the SDM-6000 using the Config Menu. 1. Launch the PC Controller Program and connect your SDM-6000(s) as described on pg.64. 2. Click the Cylinders button along the top of the main program window.
  • Page 77 For example, double click line 1 (or single click line 1 and click Edit) to set up a cylinder for the GAS 1 inlet on the SDM-6000 or SV-3. The Cylinder Detail window will display.
  • Page 78 7. Enter a gas symbol for each cylinder component you want to identify. Click in the Symbol field of the desired line and type in characters or click the drop down arrow and select a symbol from the list. Figure 40: Symbol List 8.
  • Page 79 11. Select or deselect the Actual Gas box for the cylinder. The Actual Gas box only affects SDM-6000 operation if the cylinder is for a PID channel. The button tells the SDM-6000 if a PID sensor’s target gas is being used or if a surrogate gas is being used. The PID target gas is the gas selected for the GX-6000’s PID channel from the PID Gas Name Screen in Display...
  • Page 80 Cylinders can be cleared from the Cylinders Window list if they are no longer needed or if you want to clear the old cylinder before defining a new cylinder. 1. Launch the PC Controller Program and connect your SDM-6000(s) as described on pg.64. 2. Click the Cylinders button along the top of the main program window.

  • Page 81: Setting Up Lan Connectivity

    This can be convenient if your SDM-6000s are spread out throughout the building or if you do not want to remove the SD card from the SDM-6000 in order to download the data. This section describes how to connect your SDM-6000(s) to a network port and set up the LAN connectivity.
  • Page 82 Be sure the SDM-6000s are in their intended installation locations. They do not need to be close to the PC being used for setup. d. Connect the AC adapter to the SDM-6000 and to an AC wall socket. If you have multiple SDM-6000s connected together, only the leftmost SDM-6000 should be connected to power.
  • Page 83 g. Click Net Import. Figure 45: Net Import Window h. Click Search. The program will find any SDM-6000s that are connected to the same network as the PC you are using. Chapte r 3: Pre paring to Us e the S DM-6000 • 8 3 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 84 Figure 46: Net Import Window with Found SDM-6000s j. If you would like to rename an SDM-6000 to describe its location or some other defining parameter in more detail, click on the desired SDM-6000 and then click Edit. Type in the desired name for the SDM-6000.
  • Page 85 Click OK in that window. c. Connect the SDM-6000 to a PC using the SDM-6000’s PC port and a Type A to Type B USB cable. The SDM-6000 does not need to be installed in its intended location or connected to the network in order to set up the LAN connectivity.
  • Page 86 Figure 48: Internal Tab h. Be sure DHCP is deselected. i. Enter an IP Address, SubNet Mask, and Default Gateway for the SDM-6000. j. Click SDM Update and click Yes in the window that comes up. k. Turn the SDM-6000 off and then on again before continuing.
  • Page 87 l. Click the Logs button. Figure 49: Logs Window m. Click Net Import. Figure 50: Net Import Window Chapte r 3: Pre paring to Us e the S DM-6000 • 8 7 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 88 Click Add. Figure 51: Add Window o. Enter a name for the SDM-6000 and enter the IP Address that you assigned to the SDM- 6000 in the Internal Tab of the SDM Configuration Window. p. Click OK. The newly added SDM-6000 will appear.
  • Page 89 u. Continue to step 3. 3. Click Close in the Net Import Window. 4. Exit the SDM-PC2 program by clicking the Exit button. Chapte r 3: Pre paring to Us e the S DM-6000 • 8 9 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...

  • Page 90: Chapter 4: Operation

    Do the following to turn on the SDM-6000 and establish a connection with a GX-6000: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the SDM-6000 and to an AC wall socket. If you have a multi- station system, only the leftmost SDM-6000 should be connected to power.
  • Page 91 4. In a single station system, the Function Tab will be on the screen when the SDM-6000 is powered up.: Figure 53: Single Station Screen at Power Up, No Connected Instruments In a multi-station system, the Function Tab will be on the screen on the master station and the slave stations’...
  • Page 92 SDM-6000. Set the bottom of the GX-6000 in the bottom of the instrument cradle and push the top of the GX-6000 toward the SDM-6000. When the front face of the GX-6000 touches the back of the cradle, push the GX-6000 gently towards the back of the cradle to snap it in place.
  • Page 93 For example, the master station screen below indicates that the instrument in position 1 is connected to the SDM-6000 and the Active box in the Unit Tab is selected. It also indicates that the instrument in position 2 is connected to the SDM-6000, the Active box in the Unit Tab is selected, and the GX-6000 is due for calibration.
  • Page 94 NO2 GX-6000 installed in the slave SDM-6000. If you have different instruments, your screens will appear differently. 14. When the GX-6000 is connected to the SDM-6000, the GX-6000’s date and time are automatically updated to the SDM-6000’s current date and time.

  • Page 95: Bump Testing

    6. Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinders are connected to the gas fittings on the left side of the SDM-6000 or to the gas fittings on the SV-3. See pg.38 and pg.41 for calibration gas cylinder options and calibration gas connection procedures.
  • Page 96 8. Confirm that the appropriate filters are connected to the AIR inlet fitting (if necessary) as shown below. VOC Zero Filter (no preferred flow direction) Instrument(s) with PID To Air Filter on Sensor and Suspected SDM-6000 or SV-3 Background VOC CO2 Scrubber Instrument(s) with IR CO2 Sensor To Air Filter on SDM-6000 or SV-3...
  • Page 97 If the air adjustment is successful, the SDM-6000 will continue as described in step 16 below. b. If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-6000 will abort the bump test and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the Unit Tab will indicate which channels passed and failed the fresh air adjustment.
  • Page 98 17. The SDM-6000 will analyze the results after the end of each gas application. If the bump test fails and Auto Cal. is set to On, the gas will keep flowing and a calibration will automatically begin.

  • Page 99: Calibration

    6. Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinders are connected to the gas fittings on the left side of the SDM-6000 or to the gas fittings on the SV-3. See pg.38 and pg.41 for calibration gas cylinder options and calibration gas connection procedures.
  • Page 100 8. Confirm that the appropriate filters are connected to the AIR inlet fitting (if necessary) as shown below. VOC Zero Filter (no preferred flow direction) Instrument(s) with PID To Air Filter on Sensor and Suspected SDM-6000 or SV-3 Background VOC CO2 Scrubber Instrument(s) with IR CO2 Sensor To Air Filter on SDM-6000 or SV-3...
  • Page 101 If the air adjustment is successful, the SDM-6000 will continue as described in step 16 below. b. If one or more of the sensors fails the fresh air adjustment, the SDM-6000 will abort the calibration and will not apply calibration gas. If this happens, the Unit Tab will indicate which channels passed and failed the fresh air adjustment.
  • Page 102 Auto Power Off parameter in the SDM Window. If buttons are pressed before the SDM-6000 turns off the GX-6000, the station will automatically turn the instrument off in the time period defined by the Auto Power Off parameter after the last button push.

  • Page 103: Alarm Check

    Alarm Check To perform an alarm check on a GX-6000: 1. Turn on the SDM-6000 system as described on pg.90. 2. Confirm that you have an SD card installed in the system. NOTE: If an SD card is not installed, then test data and instrument data logger data downloaded manually or automatically cannot be saved.
  • Page 104 Active box in the Unit Tab. 4. If necessary, press the Unit Tab in the upper right corner of the single or master SDM-6000 to get the Unit Tab to appear.
  • Page 105 For a multi-station system, the Download button is on the master station’s Unit Tab along the bottom middle of the screen. 6. The SDM-6000 will begin to download instrument data to the SD card. The Download button will change to Download Cancel. If you wish to cancel the data download, press the Download Cancel button.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting NOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes SDM-6000 problems only. See the GX- 6000 Operator’s Manual for problems you may encounter with the GX-6000. Table 10: Troubleshooting the SDM-6000 Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action Fresh air adjustment • The SDM-6000 is not in a fresh 1.
  • Page 107 Instruments, Inc. for further instruction. No IR connection • SDM-6000 is not turned on. 1. Turn on the SDM-6000. If it does not turn on, check that the AC adapter is plugged between GX-6000 and • The GX-6000 is not correctly...

  • Page 108: Charging A Gx-6000 In A Docking Station

    • The SD card is defective Charging a GX-6000 in a Docking Station The SDM-6000 can be used to charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery pack in a GX-6000 equipped with one. To maximize the GX-6000’s run time and the battery life, make sure the battery pack’s charge is as low as possible before recharging it.

  • Page 109: Recharging A Battery Pack Without Performing Any Operations

    SDM-6000. If you have multiple SDM-6000s connected together, only the leftmost SDM- 6000 should be connected to power. 2. Flip the SDM-6000’s power switch so that it’s in the ON position. If you have multiple SDM- 6000s connected together, only the power switch of the leftmost SDM-6000 needs to be flipped.

  • Page 110: Batteries Too Drained For Standalone Operation

    5. If the battery pack is fully charged, the Status LED will be solid orange. If the battery pack is drained enough for the SDM-6000 to charge it, the Status LED will blink orange while charging is taking place. The SDM-6000 will take approximately 3 hours to charge a fully discharged GX-6000.

  • Page 111: Bump Test, Calibration, And Alarm Check Records

    .txt file per GX-6000 is saved to the folder. The file includes results for all tests done while the GX-6000 is installed in the SDM-6000. The file name will begin with “SDM6000” and the remainder of the file name will depend on the serial number of the tested GX-6000 and the date of the most recent testing for that GX-6000 (i.e.

  • Page 112: Transferring Record Files To A Computer

    Transferring Record Files to a Computer There are 2 ways to get the SD card data from the SDM-6000 to your computer. Instructions for both options can be found in “Chapter 6: Importing Data Into the SDM-PC2 PC Program” on page 115.

  • Page 113: Chapter 5: Viewing Test Data In A Text Editor

    SD card slot, insert the SD card into a SD to USB reader. A SD to USB reader is provided as a standard accessory with an SDM-6000 that includes an AC adapter. 3. View the contents of the SD card using Windows Explorer.
  • Page 114 Figure 61: SD Card .txt File 6. The file contains instrument information, test information (for bump test, calibration, or alarm check done with the SDM-6000), and sensor life warning information for installed sensors. 1 1 4 • Ch a p te r 5 : Vie w in g Te s t Da ta in a Te x t Ed ito r 1.800.544.2843...

  • Page 115: Chapter 6: Importing Data Into The Sdm-Pc2 Pc Program

    Overview This chapter describes how to import data collected in Standalone Mode into the SDM-PC2 Docking Station PC Controller Program. Importing can be done by bringing the SDM-6000’s SD card to the computer or by utilizing the building’s LAN network.
  • Page 116 Figure 63: Main Program Window 4. Click the Logs button to display the Logs Window. Figure 64: Logs Window 1 1 6 • Ch a p te r 6 : Im p o rtin g Da ta In to th e S DM-P C2 P C P ro g ra m 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 117 SDM-6000 (in either Standalone or PC Controlled Mode) and is saved as a .txt file. It will not include data from tests done away from the SDM-6000. Logs Data is saved instrument data that was downloaded to the SD card during a data download (in Standalone Mode only) and is saved as a .dat file.

  • Page 118: Importing Using The Lan Network

    For users with a DHCP network, keep in mind that if the LAN connectivity was set up but the SDM-6000 lost power or the network went down for a period of time, you may need to set up the LAN connectivity again. A new IP address may have been assigned to the SDM-6000 when power was restored or when the network came back up.
  • Page 119 2. Click the Logs button to display the Logs Window. Figure 67: Logs Window 3. Click the Net Import button. The SDM-6000s that you set up on pg.81 will appear. Figure 68: Net Import Window Chapte r 6: Impo rting Data Into the S DM-PC2 PC Pro g ram • 1 1 9 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 120 SDM-6000 (in either Standalone or PC Controlled Mode) and is saved as a .txt file. It will not include data from tests done away from the SDM-6000. Logs Data is saved instrument data that was downloaded to the SD card during a data download (in Standalone Mode only) and is saved as a .dat file.

  • Page 121: Viewing Imported Data

    Viewing Imported Data See Chapter 6 in the SDM-6000 PC Controlled Configuration manual for instructions to organize, view, print, and delete data that has been imported. Exiting the Program To exit the PC Controller Program, do the following: 1. Click the Exit button in the upper right corner of the data view window. A confirmation window will appear.

  • Page 122: Chapter 7: Spare Parts List

    Screw, M4 x 8 mm, for connection brackets and/or panel on right side of SDM- 6000 14-0401 Wall mounting brackets, set of 3, with screws 14-0402 Connection brackets, set of 2, with screws, for connecting SV-3 to SDM-6000 14-0403 Connection brackets, set of 3, with screws, for connecting SDM-6000s together 17-4710 Sample fitting plugs...
  • Page 123 Part Number Description 71-8011 Product CD, SDM-6000, includes PC Controller Program 81-0012RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL CH in air, 34 liter steel 81-0012RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL CH in air, 103 liter 81-0018RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 34 liter steel...
  • Page 124 Part Number Description 81-0158RK-04 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL Isobutane/12% O /50 ppm CO/25 ppm S, 34 liter aluminum 81-0170RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm SO in nitrogen, 58 liter 81-0170RK-04 Calibration cylinder, 5 ppm SO in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum 81-0176RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 25 ppm NH in nitrogen, 58 liter...

  • Page 125: Appendix A: Setting The Actual Gas Selection Box

    PID sensor, the gas inlet name on the SDM-6000’s Unit Tab turns pink. When Actual Gas is deselected for a PID sensor, the gas inlet name on the SDM-6000’s Unit tab is black. Gas inlet names for all other types of sensors (standard 4-gas, ESS-03, and IR) are always black, regardless of Actual Gas selection.

  • Page 126: One-Pid-Sensor Gx-6000S

    Actual Gas selection box for the inlet assigned to the PID sensor. Target Gas Setting in Short Calibration Gas Actual Gas Sensor GX-6000’s Display Name Setting in Mode SDM-6000 10.0 Benzene (standard Benzene Selected setting) Isobutylene Deselected Anything other than Same gas that you set Selected...

  • Page 127: Two-Pid-Sensor Gx-6000S

    It may be necessary to change the short name of one of the installed PID sensors to get the sensors assigned to different SDM-6000 inlets. The table below outlines when that is necessary. The next section describes how to change the short name.
  • Page 128 Actual Gas Target Gas Setting in Short Calibration Sensor Setting in GX-6000’s Display Mode Name Combo SDM-6000 10.0 10.0 Benzene (standard set- Benzene Selected ting) Isobutylene Deselected 11.7 Anything other than VOC* Same gas that Selected benzene you set instru-...

  • Page 129: Changing A Pid Short Name

    If you have a GX-6000 with 2 PID sensors installed and if the gas selected for each PID sensor in Display Mode has a short name of “VOC”, the SDM-6000 will assign both sensors to one inlet. If you are calibrating the sensors with the same concentration of gas, then this is acceptable. If you...
  • Page 130 Procedure Installing the PID Gas List Editor Program 1. Download the GX-6000 PID Gas List Editor program installation folder (found at www.rkiinstruments.com/download/software/). 2. Open the downloaded folder and double click the setup.exe file. 3. Follow the Setup Wizard prompts to install the program. Connecting a GX-6000 1.
  • Page 131 4. Type in a unique 3-letter short name. 5. Click OK. 6. Repeat step 3 - step 5 for any other gases whose short name you want to change. 7. Click Upload to save the new list with the new short name(s) to the GX-6000. 8.

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