RKI Instruments Beacon 110 Rig Monitor User Manual
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0 232RK
Revision: C
Released: 9/30/14
RKI Instruments, Inc.
www.rkiinstruments.com
WARNING
Read and understand this instruction manual before operating
instrument. Improper use of the rig monitor could result in bodily
harm or death.
Periodic calibration and maintenance of the rig monitor is
essential for proper operation and correct readings. Please
calibrate and maintain this rig monitor regularly! Frequency of
calibration depends upon the type of use you have and the sensor
types. Typical calibration frequencies for most applications are
between 3 and 6 months, but can be required more often or less
often based on your usage.
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
Product Warranty
RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment s old by us t o be free from def ects in material s,
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. This warrant y does not apply to those items which by their nature are subject
to deterioration or consumption in normal service, and which must b e cleaned, repaired, o r replaced
on a routine basis. Examples of such items are:
Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or repair
procedures not in accordance with the operator’s manual. This warranty indicates the full extent of
our liability, and we are not responsible for removal or replacement costs, local repair costs,
transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND
ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI
INSTRUMENTS, INC. INCLUDING BUT N OT LIMITED T O, THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN
NO EVENT SHALL RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND
CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS
PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY.
a) Absorbent cartridges d) Batteries
b) Pump diaphragms and valves e) Filter elements
c) Fuses
This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users by authorized distributors, dealers, and
representatives as appointed by RKI Instruments, Inc.
We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the operation of this gas
monitor, and our warranty is limited to the replacement of parts or our complete goods.
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
External Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Internal Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3: Installation & Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wiring the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 4: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 - 20 mA Signal Output Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing and Resetting Min/Max Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 5: Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing & Changing Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
Chapter 6: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Calibration Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Calibration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting Strobe/Horn Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacing Components of the Rig Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Trouble Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A: Control Button Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the Beacon 1 10 R ig Monitor. This chapter also describes the Beacon
110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of th is chapter lists the
specifications for the Rig Monitor.
About the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor
The Beacon 110 Rig Monitor is a fixed mount, hydrogen sulfide monitoring controller designed for
use at oil drilling sites. All user adjustable parameters may be accessed using push button switches.
A direct connect hydrogen sulfide (H
The Rig Monitor displays the current gas reading on an LCD display which is visible through a
window in the housing door. It includes audible and visual alarms that warn you of hazardous gas
conditions. The alarm circuit includes two levels of gas alarms. The fail circuit alerts you to failures
in the gas detector head or controller . The Rig Monitor pro vi des a 4 - 20 mA sig nal prop orti on al to
the target gas reading for use by a recording device. Two sets of relay contacts, one controlled by
Alarm 2 and one by the fail alarm, rated at 10 amps 115 VAC, 10 amps 220 VAC, and 10 amps 30
VDC are available for controlling devices such as lights or horns or for controlling higher rated
relays. The alarm 1 relay is factory wired to the strobe/horn.
S) detector is connected to the Beacon 110.
2
Two operating modes allow you to display and change setup and calibration settings. They are
Calibration Mode and Configuration Mode.
About this Manual
The Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes,
cautions, and warnings.
NOTE: Describes additional or critical information.
CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment.
WAR NING: Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death.
1 Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
Specifications
Table 1 lists specifications for the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor.
Table 1: Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Specifications
Input Power 10.8 - 14.5 VDC, 1A VDC
Construction (housing) Fiberglass/polyester with lexan window (NEMA 4X)
Dimensions 19 in. H x 7.2 in. W x 5.6 in. D
(483 mm H x 183 mm W x 142 mm D)
Weight 13 lbs.
Environmental Conditions • For indoor or outdoor locations (Type 4X)
• -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) ambient
• Maximum relative humidity of 80%
Relays • Relay contacts rated for 10A @ 115/220V~ resistive or 10A @ 30V
User Controls • Three push button control switches
Signal Output • 4 to 20 mA, 500 ohms impedance max
Sampling Method Diffusion
Detection Range 0 to 100 PPM (parts per million) H
Response Time 90% in 30 seconds
Accuracy ± 5% of reading or ± 2 ppm H
resistive
• SPDT Form C except for Alarm 1 relay contact (factory wired to alarm
strobe/horn)
• One ON/OFF toggle switch
• One push button reset switch
S
2
S (whichever is greater)
2
WARN ING: When using the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor, you must follow the instructions and
warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to
maintain and periodica lly calibr ate the Be acon 110 Rig Monitor as described in
this manual.
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual 2
Chapter 2: Description
Overview
This chapter describes external and internal components of the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor.
HORN/STROBE
MAINPCB
POWER SWITCH
DC FUSES
DC IN
TERMINAL STRIP
ALARM TERMINALSTRIP
12VDC BATT ERY
CABLE
CONTROL PCB
POWER CONVERTER
(UNDER CONTR OL P CB)
RELAY (3X)
DETECTOR/
TRANSMITTER
TERMINAL
STRIPS
FAC TORY
12 VDC
WIRED
CONTROLLER
TERMINALSTRIP
CABLE BUSHING (2X)
DETECTOR CABLE
BUZZ ER
RESET SWITCH
(BEHIND BUZZER)
Figure 1: Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Component Location
3 Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
External Description
This section describes th e hous ing and all external componen ts of the B eacon 110 Rig Monitor. For
the purposes of this description, the housing door is considered the front of the monitor.
Housing
The Rig Monitor’s fiberglass housing is weather- and corrosion-resistant. It is suitable for
installation where general purpose equipment is in use. The housing door is hinged on the left side
and is secured by two latches on the right side. The display screen and status lights are visible
through a window in the housing door. Four mounting feet are attached to the back of the housing
(one at each corner). The mounting feet allow installation to a ve rtical sur face. Two cable bushings
on the bottom of the housing are for wiring connections. One cable bushing is for the 12 VDC
battery connection. The other is for the direct connect H
wired.
Buzzer
The buzzer is on the bottom center of t he housing in front of the reset switch. The buzzer sounds
audible alarms to warn you of gas alarms and instrument failures.
Reset Switch
S detector connection. Both are factory
2
The reset switch is on the bottom of the housing behind the buzzer. The reset switch serves four
functions:
• You can reset the alarm circuits for “latched” alarms after an alarm 1 or alarm 2 condition
passes.
• You can silence the buzzer during an alarm 1 or an alarm 2 condition. You cannot silence a fail
condition.
• You can turn off the strobe/horn in an alarm 1 condition once the condition has passed.
• You can display and reset the minimum and maximum readings that the Rig Monitor has
experienced since the last min/max reset or startup.
Alarm Strobe/Horn
The Rig Monitor has a red alarm strobe light/horn installed on the top of the housing. The Rig
Monitor retains its NEMA 4X rating with the strobe installed. Strobe/horn operation is controlled
by the Alarm 1 relay contacts. The relay action settings can be changed in Configuration Mode.
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual 4
H2S Detector and Cable
The H2S detector consists of a junction box with a mounting bracket, the detector, and the
calibration cup/splash guard.
Mounting Bracket
To Beacon 110
Cable Bushing
Terminal Strip
H2S Detector
(Factory Wi red)
CalibrationCup/
Splash Guard
Figure 2: H
S Detector Component Location
2
The H2S detector is factory wired through the right cable bushing of the Beacon 110 controller an d
has a 25 foot cable for remote installation. The mounting bracket at the top of the junction box is
used to mount the junction box. The junction box protects the detector wiring connections. Three
spacers installed on the back of the junction box control the distance of the junction box from a
mounting surface and ensure that there is enough room to perform a calibration. A cover on the
front of the junction box allows access to the interior of the junction box.
The detector housing body protects the sensing componen ts w ith i n th e h ous i ng. U s e the removable
cap near the bottom of the housing to access the sensor for maintenance or replacement. The cap
protects the sensor from damage and includes a flame arrestor which contains any sparks which
may occur within the detector housing. A cap gasket seals the interface between the housing and
cap. A flame arrestor guard is permanently bonded to the cap.
The calibration cup/splash guard is screwed onto the bottom of the flame arrestor guard.
5 Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
Detector Housing Body
/
Cap Gasket
H2S Pl ug - in Senso r
Spacer
Rubber Boot
Detector
Housing Cap
Flame
Arrestor
Guard
Calibration Cup
Splash Guard
Figure 3: H2S Detector Component Location
The sensor is secured within the sensor housing by four pins. Through a series of chemical and
electrical reactions, the sensor produces an electrical outp ut that corres po nds t o the det ecti on rang e
of the detector . A pre-amplifier, located between the sockets and two interconnect wires, conditions
the sensor’s signal before the signal reaches the controller. A rubber boot and spacer are installed
on the sensor face to ensure that the sensor remains plugged into the detector housing body.
12 VDC Battery Cable
A 50 foot cable with clamps for connection to a 12 VDC battery (customer supplied battery not
included) is factory-wired through the left ca ble bush ing of the Beacon 110. One end of the cable is
connected to the Beacon 110 terminal strips.
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual 6
Internal Description
This section describes the internal components of the Beacon 110 Rig Monitor
Power Converter
The power converter is located underneath the control PCB. It takes 12 VDC voltage supplied to
the Rig Monitor and converts it to 24 VDC which is used to run the Rig Monitor.
Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
The main PCB is mounted inside the housing. The main PCB includes the terminal strip s, relays ,
fuses, and power switch.
Terminal Strips
The Rig Monitor includes terminal strips for field and factory wiring connections. See “Wiring the
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor” on page 13 for detailed wiring procedures.
• 12 VDC In Terminal Strip. The 12 VDC In terminal strip is a 3-point terminal strip located in
the lower left corner of the main PCB. It facilitates wiring from a 12 VDC battery with the
factory supplied battery cable. Table 2 lists the function of each terminal.
Table 2: Terminal Assignments for the DC In Terminal Strip
Terminal Connects to:
12 VDC + Positive (white) wire from 12 V battery.
12 VDC - Negative (black) wire from 12 V battery.
Earth ground, factory wired
• Alarm Terminal Strip. The 9-point alarm terminal strip is located along the bottom edge of
the main circuit board to the right of the DC In terminal strip (see Figure ). It facilitates wiring
external alarm devices (horn, strobe, etc.) to the alarm relay contacts and includes common
(C), normally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) terminals for fail, alarm 1, and alarm 2.
The factory installed s trobe/ horn i s factor y wired to the NO contact o f th e Alarm 1 relay and to
the (-) contact of the external DC terminal.
• Controller Terminal Strip. The 8-point controller terminal strip is located along the bottom
edge of the main circuit board to the right of the alarm terminal strip (see Figure ). The
controller terminal strip facilitates various internal and external wiring connections. Table 3
lists the function of each terminal.
Table 3: Terminal Assignments for the Controller Terminal Strip
Terminal Connects to:
Alarm Buzzer + & - Factory installed buzzer (factory-wired)
Alarm Reset (2) Reset switch (factory-wired)
4 - 20 mA Output + + connection of 4 - 20 mA output
4 - 20 mA Output - - connection of 4 - 20 mA output
FACTORY WIRED (TB9) (right terminal) not used
FACTORY WIRED (TB9) (left terminal) - connection from 12 VDC strobe, factory wired
7 Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual
• Detector/Transmitter Terminal Strips. Three adjacent terminal strips are located along the
right side of the main circuit board above the controller terminal strip (see Figure ). These three
terminal strips labelled LEL, Oxy , and AMP facilitate wiring connections to a detector or a 4 -
20 mA transmitter. The Beacon 110 Rig Monitor only uses the top terminal strip, labelled
AMP, for wiring to the H
S detector. The LEL and Oxy terminal strips are not used.
2
Ground Stud
The threaded ground stud is used for making connections to earth ground. It is connected through
the main PCB to the (earth) terminal on the 12 VDC In terminal strip. A kep nut on the stud
may be removed for installation of one or more lugs to make wiring connections. The detector
cable shield’s drain wire is connected to the stud.
Relays
The Rig Monitor includes three alarm relays located above the alarm terminal strip. They are from
left to right Fail, Alarm 1, and Alarm 2. The relays are form C, single-pole, double-throw (SPDT)
and rated for 10 amps at 250 VAC (resistive). The Rig Monitor uses the Alarm 1 relay to control the
factory installed strobe/horn. Only the Fail and Alarm 2 relays are available for customer use.
NOTE: You can select normally energized (N.EN) or normally de-energized (N.DE-EN)
settings for the alarm 1 and alarm 2 relays. S ee “Chapter 5: Configuration Mode” on
page 22.
The fail relay is factory set as normally energized and is not user adjustable.
DC Circuit Protection
Two DC fuses are used in the Rig Monitor. The two fuses are located on the left side of the main
PCB, above the 12 VDC power terminal strip. They cut off the incoming 12 VDC power in the
event of a short circuit or other electrical fault which causes a high curren t draw in the Rig Monitor.
They are housed in vertical fuse holders and are he ld in the holder by a qu arter turn cover. They are
labelled as F1 (left fuse) and F2 (right fuse) on the PCB silk-screen and are rated at 3 A, 250 V.
Power Switch
The power switch is located to the right o f the power s upply and above the relays ( see Figure ). The
power switch turns the incoming 12 VDC power source on and off at the Rig Monitor. When the
switch is up, the power switch is on.
Control PCB
The LCD display and control buttons are located on th e control PCB. It is installed on the main
PCB with three standoffs. The control PCB is connected to the main PCB with the display cable
which is a ribbon cable terminated with 20 position rectangular connectors on each end. The
display cable connects to the control PCB on the back of the top edge and to the main PCB directly
below the control PCB.
Beacon 110 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual 8
Loading...