RKI Instruments 71-0191RK User Manual

Eagle 2 Maintenance Data

Loader

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0191RK

Revision: D

Released: 5/29/14

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installing the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IrDA Downloading Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing an IrDA Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Windows® Wireless Link Operation Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Launching the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting an Eagle 2 to the Maintenance Data Loader Program . . . . . . . . . 8

Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Get Current Eagle 2 Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Select Distributed File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Transmit New Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Station and User Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Conversion Table Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PID Sensor Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Obtaining a Relative Response Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Table of Contents

Introduction

CAUTION: Read and understand this manual befor e using the Eagle

Using an advanced detection system consisting of up to six gas
sensors, the Eagle 2 Personal Gas Monitor detects the presence of
combustible gases, oxygen (O

hydrogen sulfide (H
and easy-to-use design make it ideally suited for a wide range of

applications as described in the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual. Please
read the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual first before using the Eagle 2
Maintenance Data Loader Program.

2 Maintenance Data Loader Program. Also read and
understand the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual included
with the Eagle 2 portable gas monitor.

), carbon monoxide (CO), and

2

S) simultaneously. The Eagle 2’s compact size

2

The Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program allows you to change
various instrument parameters not accessible in the Eagle 2’s user
interface. It also allows you to s ave parameter configuration fil es based
on instruments’ parameter settings that can be viewed or used to
update another instrument’s parameter settings.

The purpose of this manual is to explain how to use the Eagle 2
Maintenance Data Loader Program. You will learn how to:

• install and launch the program

• install the downloading cable (if needed)

• connect to the Eagle 2 with the program

• change parameters in the Eagle 2

• save parameter configuration files that can be opened, viewed, and
edited in a word processing program

• save parameter configuration files that can be uploaded to an
instrument to change its parameter settings

• upload parameter configuration files to an instrument to change its

Before you get started, be sure to review system requirements in the

1 • Introduction

parameter settings

next section.

CAUTION: The Eagle 2 detects oxygen deficiency and elevated

levels of oxygen, combustible gases, carbon monoxide,
and hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be dangerous or
life threatening. When using the Eagle 2, you must
follow the instructions and warnings in the Eagle 2
Operator’s Manual to assure proper and safe operation
of the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury.

CAUTION: The operator of this instrument is advised that if the

equipment is used in a manner not specified in this
manual, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.

System Requirements

To use the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program, your personal
computer must meet the following requirements:

• Operating Systems: Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, or

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Windows

• Processor: IBM

• Memory: 32 MB RAM minimum

• Available Hard Disk Space: 32 MB minimum

• CD-ROM Drive

• Infrared port or USB port and a USB/IrDA adapter cable

Vista.

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compatible PC running Pentium® 2 or higher.

System Requirements • 2

Installing the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data
Loader Program

1. Launch Windows®.

2. Exit from all applications and open windows.

3. Insert the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program Installation

CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: If you have an Eagle 2 Product CD instead of an Eagle 2

Maintenance Data Loader Prog ram Instal lation CD, insert th e
Product CD and navigate to the Maintenance Program folder.
When you open the folder, double click on setup.exe, then
continue with step 4.

4. After a few seconds, a screen appears indicating that the

InstallShield Wizard is preparing to install the E2 Maintenance
Setup, then the E2 Maintenance InstallShield Wizard window
appears to guide you through installation.

Figure 1: Eagle 2 User Setup Installation Program

3 • Installing the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program

5. Follow the on-screen instructions in the InstallShield Wizard

Window to install the program.

6. If the InstallShield Wizard finds versions of Windows

your computer newer than those in the installation CD, it will ask
you if you want to keep these newer files. Click Yes.

7. When the InstallShield Wizard indicates that installation is

complete, click the Finish button.

8. Eject the installation CD from the CD-ROM drive and store it in a

safe place.

IrDA Downloading Cable

The Eagle 2 communicates with a computer via an on-board infrared
communication port that complies with IrDA protocol standards.

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files on

NOTE: If your computer has a built-in infrared port, you do not need

an adapter cable to download data.

If your computer does not have an infrared port, you will need to
install an IrDA/USB adapter cable on your computer to use the Eagle 2
Maintenance Data Loader Program with your Eagle 2. The IrDA/USB
cable is available from RKI Instruments, Inc. See the Spare Parts List
at the end of this manual for the RKI part number. This cable can also
be found on many electronic supply websites.

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Some versions of Windows
drivers loaded in Windows

already have several infrared device

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and will automatically recognize a cable

during the installation process and guide you in installing the drivers.
Other versions of Windows

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will require you to load device drivers
provided by the manufacturer of the cable during the installation
process. RKI makes no warranty for the operation or compatibility of
the drivers with any particular device.

IrDA Downloading Cable • 4

Installing an IrDA Adapter Cable

After installing the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program,
connect the IrDA/USB cable to your computer and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installing the cable on your computer.

Make sure the cable is compatible with your Windows® operating
system.

If you do not have instructions from the cable manufacturer for
installing your cable, see your Windows documentation. In general,
you must go to the Control Panel and use the Add Hardware Wizard to
install the cable drivers.

Windows

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Wire less Link Operation Note

When using an IrDA adapter cable and the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data
Loader Program on a Windows

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computer, it is necessary to make a
special setting in the Wireless Link Configuration window for proper
communication between the Eagle 2 and the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data
Loader Program. This must be done before attempting to use the
program. Follow these steps to make this setting:

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1. Click Start on the Windows

Icon Tray.

2. If Control Panel is available to select in the Start menu, select it.

The Control Panel will appear.
If Contr ol Panel is not selectable in the Start menu but Settings is,

select Settings, then select Control Panel. The Control Panel will
appear.

3. Double click on Wireless Link. The Wireless Link Configuration

window will appear.

4. Click on the Image Transfer tab.

5. Deselect the selection box for “Use Wireless Link to transfer

images from a digital camera to your computer.”

5 • IrDA Downloading Cable

Figure 2: Image Transfer Tab

6. Click OK.

7. Close the Control Panel window.

IrDA Downloading Cable • 6

Launching the Program

1. Click Start in the Windows® Icon Tray, then select Programs,

then select Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader. Your operating
system may also have a shortcut installed in the Start menu.

2. The Main Window will appear.

Figure 3: The Main Window

3. For convenience, make a shortcut of the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data

Loader Program and place it on the Windows
Windows

7 • Launching the Program

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desktop. See your

documentation for information about making shortcuts.

Connecting an Eagle 2 to
the Maintenance Data
Loader Program

Follow these steps to connect an Eagle 2 to the Maintenance Data
Loader Program:

1. Launch the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program as

described in “Launching the Program” on page 7. The Main
Window displays.

Figure 4: The Main Window

2. Place the Eagle 2 within an inch or two of the infrared port on your

computer aligning the infrared port on the front of the Eagle 2 with
the infrared port on your computer.
If your computer does not have a built in infrared port, place the
Eagle 2 within an inch or two of the infrared port on the IrDA
adapter cable as shown in Figure 5 below, aligning the infrared
port on the front of the Eagle 2 with the infrared port on the cable.

Connecting an Eagle 2 to the Maintenance Data Loader Program • 8

Figure 5: Aligning the Eagle 2 with the Cable Infrared Port

3. Press and hold the POWER

ENTER RESET button on
the Eagle 2 until you hear a
beep, then release it. The
Eagle 2 will begin it’s power
up sequence. If a successful
connection between the
Eagle 2 and the computer
occurs, the Get Current
EAGLE 2 Data control
button becomes active.

Figure 6: Connection Mes-

sage

You can now retrieve the connected instrument’s configuration
information using the Get Curr ent EAGLE 2 Data comma nd bu tto n.
You must retrieve the connected instrument’s configuration
information before you can perform operations such as saving the
instrument’s user and station IDs, catalytic combustible user defined
relative response gas list, or PID user defined relative response gas list
parameter configuration to a file and changing the instrument’s
parameter configuration.

9 • Connecting an Eagle 2 to the Maintenance Data Loader Program

Control Buttons

There are 5 control buttons on the mai n sc reen: Get Current EAGLE
2 Data, Select Distributed File, Transmit New Data, Power OFF,

and Exit. These buttons are used for communication between the
Eagle 2 and the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Lo ader Program.

Get Current EAGLE 2 Data

Use Get Current EAGLE 2 Data to load a connected instrument’s
user and station IDs, catalytic combustible user defined gases, and PID
user defined gas parameter configuration into the Maintenance Data
Loader Program so they can be updated if desired. Follow these steps
to retrieve a connected instrument’s parameter configuration and
update parameters that are available in the Eagle 2 Status area:

1. Launch the Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program as

described in “Launching the Program” on page 7.

2. Connect the Eagle 2 to the Maintenance Data Loader Program as

described in “Connecting an Eagle 2 to the Maintenance Data
Loader Program” on page 8.

Control Buttons • 10