RKI Instruments Eagle 1 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Eagle Series

Portable Multi-Gas Detector

Part Number: 71-0 028RK Revision: I Released: 4/3/14

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WARNING

Read and understand this instruction manual before operating instrument. Improper use of the gas monitor could result in bodily harm or death.

Periodic calibration and maintenance of the gas monitor is essential for proper operation and correct readings. Please calibrate and maintain this instrument regularly! Frequency of calibration depends upon the type of use you have and the sensor types. Typical calibration frequencies for most applications are between 1 and 3 months, but can be required more often or less often based on your usage.

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Warranty

RKI Instruments, Inc. warranties gas alarm equipment manufactured by RKI and sold by RKI to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 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 warranty does not apply to items that are subject to deterioration or consumption in normal service, and which must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced routinely. Those items include, but are not limited to:

This warranty is voided by mechanical damage, misuse, alteration, rough handling, or repairs not in accordance with the operator’s manual. This warranty indicates the full extent of our liability. We are not responsible for removal or replacement costs, local repair costs, transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval.

absorbent cartridges filter elements pump diaphragms and valves batteries lamp bulbs and fuses

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES AND

REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 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.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to end users by authorized distributors, dealers, and representatives of RKI Instruments, Inc.

We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the operation of this gas monitor. Our warranty is limited to replacement of parts or our complete goods.

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Table of Contents

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

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Alarm Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery Charger Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sample-Drawing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hose and Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Circuit Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Methane Elimination Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CAL/SETUP Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Starting Up the Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Normal Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monitoring Combustible Gas in the PPM Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monitoring Combustible Gases Other Than Methane . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting User Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning Off the Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Resetting Gas Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

User and Station ID Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Peak Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Elapsed Time Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

TWA/STEL Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Battery Voltage Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Date/Time Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Clear Data Logger Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remaining Log Time Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tips for Using Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Entering Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Updating the Battery Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Updating Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Updating the Combustible Gas Channel’s Units of Measure. . . . . . . 32

Updating the Alarm Point Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Updating the Eagle’s Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Updating the Lunch Break Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Updating the Alarm Latching Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Updating the Alarm Silence Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Turning the User ID Function On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Updating the Auto Calibration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Updating the Back Light Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Turning the Auto Fresh Air Function On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Updating the Interval Time Setting (data log option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Updating the Log Data Over Write Setting (data log option) . . . . . . 38

Updating the Time Calibration Setting (data log option) . . . . . . . . . . 39

Updating the Date and Time Settings (data log option) . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Updating the Zero Follow Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Updating the Confirmation Beep Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Returning to Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Calibration Supplies and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Preparing for Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Calibrating the Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Displaying the Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Replacing Alkaline Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recharging Ni-Cd Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Replacing the Probe’s Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk. . 48

Replacing Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix A: Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix B: Methane Elimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting up for Methane Elimination Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Operating With Methane Response OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Returning to Methane Response Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Monitoring Combustible Gases Other Than Hexane . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Keeping Fresh Batteries in a Non-Standard Toxic Eagle. . . . . . . . . . . 59

Calibrating Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Replacing Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Normal Operation of Carbon Dioxide Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Demand Zero for Carbon Dioxide Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Calibrating Carbon Dioxide Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Replacing Carbon Dioxide Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Target Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Calibrating Infrared Methane Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Replacing Infrared Methane Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Appendix G: Five-Gas and Six-Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Displaying Additional Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Calibration, Display, and Setup Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix I: Installing the Data Logger Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Appendix J: Infrared HC Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Target Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Calibrating the Infrared HC Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Replacing the Infrared HC Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Introduction

Overview

The RKI Eagle is the most advanced portable gas detection system available. The Eagle is built for rugged reliability and ease of use and includes the latest innovations in gas detection technology:

• Simultaneous detection of one to six gases. Standard target gases include combustible gas (% LEL and ppm), oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide.

• Powerful sample-drawing pump with up to 125-foot range.

• Dot-matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) for complete, understandable information at a glance.

• Microprocessor control for all functions, including data logging and user-adjustable alarms.

• Visible and audible alarms for hazardous conditions and malfunctions.

• UL and CSA classified. Intrinsic safety for Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous atmospheres (standard 4-gas model and non-standard toxic gas versions). Consult RKI Instrument, Inc. for classification of other Eagle versions.

• Tough case with a balanced, light-weight design.

WARNING: The Eagle detects a combination of combustible gas,

oxygen deficiency, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide, or other toxic gases which can b e lethal. When using the Eagle, you must follow the instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the Eagle as described in this manual.

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About this Manual

This manual is intended for use with all Eagle models. Examples used in this manual are for the standard four-gas model (combustible gas, oxygen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide). Differences between the standard four-gas model and other Eagle models are noted where applicable. This manual is organized as follows:

• The standard sections included in pages 1 through 52 describe the Eagle’s specifications and internal and external components. These sections also describe the operation, calibration, and maintenance of the Eagle.

• Appendix A lists part numbers for the Eagle’s replacement parts and accessories.

• Appendix B describes the Eagle’s methane elimination feature.

• Appendix C describes the non-standard toxic sensors.

• Appendix D describes the infrared carbon dioxide special sensor.

• Appendix E describes the infrared CH

special sensor.

• Appendix F describes the Eagle tank tester model.

• Appendix G describes the Eagle’s five- and six-gas models.

• Appendix H describes the Eagle transformer gas tester model.

• Appendix I describes the procedure to install the Eagle’s optional Data Logger board.

• Appendix J describes the infrared HC special sensor.

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Specifications

Table 1 lists physical and environmental specifications for the Eagle. Table 2 lists specifications for the Eagle’s standard sensors.

Table 1: Eagle Specifications

Target Gases

Combustible gas; Oxygen (O2), Carbon monoxide (CO); Hydrogen sulfide (H

Case High-impact polycarbonate-polyester blend Safety/Regulatory

CSA/NTRL and UL classified intrinsically safe

(Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D) Dimensions 10.5 in. x 5.9 in. x 7.0 in. (26.7 cm x 15.0 cm x 17.8 cm) Weight 5 lbs. (2.25 kg) Power Four D-size batteries (alkaline or Ni- C d) Continuous Operating

Hours

Alkaline: 30 hours (minimum)

Ni-Cd: 18 hours (minimum)

Operating Temperature 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C) Humidity 0 to 95% (non-condensing) Standard Accessories Shoulder strap; alkaline batteries; hydrophobic probe;

5-foot hose Optional Accessories Ni-Cd batteries; battery charge r (115 VAC);

continuous operation adapter (115 VAC or 12 VDC);

dilution fitting (1:1 or 3:1); remote alarm; data logger

1 Appendices C, D, E, and J describe the Eagle’s non-standard sensors. 2 Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for regulatory classifications of versions other than the standard 4-gas

and non-standard toxic gas versions.

3 Based on RKI part number 49-1240RK.

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Table 2 lists specifications for the Eagle’s standard sensors . Your Eagle model may not include all of the sensors listed below. The alarm settings are user-adjustable (see “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33).

Table 2: Standard Sensor Specifications

Combustible Gas (%LEL

Range 0 to 100% LEL Depends on

Alarm 1 10% LEL 5000 ppm 19.5% O

Combustible

)

Gas (PPM2)

target gas

Oxygen

0 to 40% O

Hydrogen

Sulfide

0 to 100

ppm

Carbon

Monoxide

0 to 500

ppm

10.0 ppm 25 ppm

(decreasing)

Alarm 2 50% LEL 25,000 ppm 23.5% O

30.0 ppm 50 ppm

(increasing) TWA Alarm N/A N/A N/A 10.0 ppm 25 ppm STEL Alarm N/A N/A N/A 15.0 ppm 400 ppm Detection

Principle Response Time

(to 90%)

Accuracy (of fullscale)

Catalytic

combustion

Catalytic

combustion

Electro-

chemical

Electro-

chemical

Electro-

chemical

30 seconds 30 seconds 30 seconds 30 seconds 30 seconds

± 5% of

reading or

± 2% LEL

(whichever is

greater)

± 25 ppm or

± 5% of reading

(whichever is

greater)

under ideal

± 0.5% O

± 5% of

reading or

± 2 ppm

(whichever

is greater)

± 5% of

reading or

± 5 ppm CO

(whichever

is greater)

conditions

1 LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) 2 PPM (Parts Per Million) 3 Alarms settings are user adjustable. See “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33. 4 The PPM range represents the same range as 0 to 100 % LEL for t hat g as . For example, 100% LEL for methane

= 5% by volume = 50,000 PPM. Therefore, the PPM range for methane is 0 to 50,000.

5 With the Eagle’s standard hose and probe attached.

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Description

Case

The Eagle has a plastic case with a full-sized handle. The highvisibility case is shielded to reduce radio frequency and electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI). The system is light-weight and balanced, which makes the Eagle easy to carry and use for extended periods. A foam rubber gasket between the top and bottom case components is water- and dust-r esistant. You can set the case into

2.5 in. of water without damage.

Control Panel

The control panel is at the top of the Eagle. The touch-pad buttons reduce the risk of accidental activation. The dot matrix display simultaneously shows the gas reading for all installed sensors. (For the 5- and 6-gas versions, the Eagle displays the gas reading of four channels. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to scroll to the non- displayed channels.) The display also shows information for each of the Eagle’s program modes.

Buttons

The control panel includes the following six buttons.

Table 3: Eagle Button Functions

Button Function(s)

POWER/ENTER • turns the Eagle on and off.

• used during setup and calibration.

RESET/SILENCE silences and resets audible alar m if the Eagle is programmed for

latching alarms and the Alarm Silence option is on

DISP/ADJ • activates display modes

• enters instructions into the Eagle’s microprocessor

LEL/PPM switches combustible gas detection ranges between %LEL

(lower explosive limit) and PPM (parts per million)

AIR/▲ • activates the demand-zero function (automatically adjusts the

Eagle in fresh-air conditions)

• scrolls through the display and settings modes

SHIFT/▼ • scrolls through the calibration and settings modes

• enters instructions into the Eagle’s microprocessor

1 The Eagle’s alarms are user-adjustable. See “Setup Mode” on page 24. 2 The LEL range is commonly used for safety appli cation s; the PPM rang e can be us ed for e nviron ment al

or other special applications.

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Alarm Lights

Two ultra-bright, red, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide visual alarms for gas concentrations and malfunctions. They are mounted on the top rear of the case for greatest visibility.

Battery Charger Connector

The battery charger connector is mounted on the top right rear of the case. The external battery charger connects to this connector to recharge nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. The continuous operation adapter also connects to the battery charger connector.

Interface Port

The interface port is for the optional data logging or remote buzzer. The port is mounted on the top left rear of the case. When the Data Logging option is installed, the Eagle records gas concentrations at programmed intervals and stores data on gas detected. You can download these measurements through the interface port to a PCcompatible computer for use in data analysis programs. Data retrieval requires the Eagle Data Downloader Kit (with PC connection cable and software).

The optional remote buzzer also connects to the interface port. The remote buzzer is for use in applications where a remote alarm indication is required.

Buzzer

A solid-state electronic buzzer is mounted inside the top of the case. The buzzer sounds for gas alarms, malfunction, low battery voltage, and as an indicator during use of the Eagle’s many display and adjustment options.

Sample-Drawing System

The sample-drawing system includes the pump, sensor block and connections, internal filter and charcoal scrubber, and the external hose, probe, and hydrophobic filter. This system provides continuous flow of sampled air to the sensors while keeping out liquids and dust.

W ith pr oper setup, the system can draw a sample flow from up to 125 feet away from the Eagle. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for sample flow distances longer than 125 feet.

Hose and Probe

A 5 foot polyurethane sample hose and a 10 inch hydrophobic probe are included as standard. The hose has a male quick connect fitting on one end and a female quick connect fitting on the other end. The

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probe has a male quick connect fitting. Normally, the male end of sample hose is installed in the Eagle inlet fitting and the probe is installed in the female end of the hose. However, if the sample hose is not needed for monitoring a particular area, the probe may be installed directly to the inlet fitting. Sample hose lengths ar e available from 5 feet (standard length) to 125 feet (see “Appendix A: Parts List” on page 53).

CAUTION:Sample hose lengths of more than 125 feet are not recomme nded

for the Eagle because of flow rate reduction and increased response time. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for hose lengths longer than 125 feet.

A super toxic probe is included with instruments that r equir e it. It has a plastic fitting and is connected to the inle t of th e Eagle with a tubing stub. See “Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors” on page 57 for more information about the super toxic probe and where to use it.

The standard probe includes a replaceable particle filter and hydrophobic filter disk that prevent particulates and water from entering the Eagle’s flow system. See “Replacing the Probe’s Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk” on page 48 for instructions to replace the particle filter and hydrophobic filter disk.

Sample Hose

Standard

Probe

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Sensors

This section describes the Eagle’s standard sensors. Non-standard sensors are described in Appendices C, D, E, and J. Y our specific Eagle model may not include all of the sensors described below. Under normal conditions, the Eagle’s standar d sensors have an operating life of approximately two years.

Combustible Gas Sensor

The combustible gas (LEL) sensor is mounted with the flame arrestor down in the sensor block to allow the sample flow to diffuse into the sensor. Five pins extend from the top of the sensor. The sensor cable connects to the pins on one end and terminates in a four-position connector, which plugs into the COMB socket on the analog print circuit board (PCB).

The LEL sensor detects combustible gas and vapors in the atmosphere with a catalytic platinum element. The reaction of gas with oxygen on the catalyst causes a change in the resistance of the element, which is converted by the Eagle into a reading of combustible gas concentration.

Oxygen Sensor

The oxygen (O2) sensor is mou nte d face down in the sensor block to allow the sample flow to diffuse into the sensor. A multi-pin plug

connects the O The O

sensor is an electr o chemical cell, which reacts to the oxygen in

sensor to the CN2 socket on the analog PCB.

the atmosphere and produces a voltage proportional to the oxygen concentration. This voltage is converted by the Eagle into a reading of oxygen concentration.

Standard Toxic Sensors (CO and H2S)

The CO and H2S sensors are physically very similar. They have cylindrical bodies and are mounted face down in the sensor block. A

three-position connector from each sensor plugs into EC1 or EC2 socket on the analog PCB. The sensor connected to the EC1 socket displays as channel 3; the sensor co nnected to the EC2 socket displays as channel 4.

The toxics sensors are electrochemical cells, which react to the target gas in the atmosphere, producing a current proportional to the concentration of gas. The current is converted by the Eagle into a reading of target gas concentration.

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Circuit Boards

The Eagle circuit boards analyze, record, control, store, and display the information collected.

The analog PCB is mounted perpendicular to the base of the instrument case. It is located in the same half of the case as the sensors and sample-drawing system. The sensor leads connect to the analog PCB.

The main PCB is mounted in the top half of the case. It includes the methane elimination and CAL/SETUP switches.

CAUTION:The circuit boards should be serviced only by authorized repair

personnel.

Methane Elimination Switch

The methane elimination switch (SW1) is mounted near the top right corner of the main PCB.

For applications where methane is an interfering gas, you can set the methane elimination switch to eliminate most response to methane (see “Appendix B: Methane Elimination” on page 55). An external methane elimination switch is available as an option.

CAL/SETUP Switch

The CAL/SETUP switch (SW2) is mounted near the middle left edge of the main PCB.

This switch controls the Eagle functions available to the user by disabling the SHIFT/▼ button. Without the use of this button, the user is unable to enter Calibration or Setup mode. (Display mode is available with either switch setting.) See “Setting User Access” on page 14 to change the switch setting.

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Operation

The Eagle has four operating modes: normal operating mode, display mode, setup mode, and calibration mode. This section describes the Eagle in normal operating mode. It includes pr ocedures to start up the Eagle, set various detection options for the combustible gas channel, and shut down the Eagle.

NOTE: The screens illustrated in this section are intended as

Starting Up the Eagle

1. Connect the sample hose to the Eagle’s quick connect inlet fitting.

2. Connect the hydrophobic filter and probe tip to the sample hose’s quick connect fitting.

3. Press and briefly hold down the POWER/ENTER button. If the Lunch Break feature is on (see page 34), the Resume Datalog screen displays. (If the Lunch Break feature is off, the Battery Voltage screen displays.)

examples only. The screens displayed by your Eagle model may be slightly different.

UDT

•Press the AIR/▲ button to continue accumulating time-

weighted average (TWA) and PEAK readings from the last time the Eagle was used. (The short-term exposure limit [STEL] reading is reset each time the Eagle is turned on.) The Battery Voltage screen displays.

• Press the DISP/ADJ button to restart these measuremen ts. The

Battery Voltage screen displays

If you do not press the AIR/▲ or DISP/ADJ button within 5 seconds, the Eagle automatically resumes datalog readings and displays the Battery Voltage screen.

BA MIN BA NO

TERY

.4.5V

TERY

60V.

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The Battery Voltage screen displays the minimum usable and actual battery voltage (for example, 6.0V). If the battery voltage is too low, the Eagle will not continue.

NOTE: The following screen only displays if the data logging option

is installed. If the data logging option is not installed, the Self Diagnosis screen displays after the Battery Voltage screen.

This message displays the da te and time as set in Setup mode. The data logging option uses this information to record the time and date of sample and alarm events.

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The following two screens display while the Eagle ch ecks itsel f for proper operation. The Eagle alerts you if a malfunction occurs.

DIA O

ST CH

ND BY

><O Y

C G

C>O

S O

NDS

When the Eagle successfully completes its self check, the OK message displays in place of the ST AND BY message, then the normal operating screen displays. The normal screen displays fresh-air concentrations for all gases. The Eagle sounds a double tone to indicate it is in normal operation.

CH OY

0.9

0.0 0

EOLL% V P

PPPMM

CAUTION:Do not use gas from a cigarette lighter to test response to

combustibles. Exposing the combustible gas sensor to uncontrolled high concentrations of gas will reduce response and sensor life.

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4. Verify that the Eagle is operating correctly. Use the RKI Check Kit to easily verify correct operation of the Eagle.

WARNING: If the Eagle does not respond to verification, take it to a

known “fresh-air” environment, then perform the demand zero procedure described in “Preparing for Calibration” on page 42. Repeat step 4 before using the Eagle in a potentially hazardous location.

Normal Operation

The Eagle continuously monitors the sampled atmosphere and displays the gas concentrations present for its target gases. In a lowlight environment, press any button to turn on the display backlight. (See “Updating the Back Light Setting” on page 37 to program backlight duration.) If the Confirmation Beep option is turned on, the Eagle beeps once every 15 minutes to verify that it’s on the job.

To use the probe, insert it into the monitoring area and wait a few seconds for response.

NOTE: Response time increases with the length of the sample hose.

Very long sample hoses may require several seconds to show response at the Eagle.

Monitoring Combustible Gas in the PPM Range

1. Start the Eagle in the LEL range as described in “Starting Up the Eagle” on page 10.

2. Allow the combustibles sensor to stabilize (3 to 5 minutes). This stabilization period is required for the PPM range only.

3. Press the LEL/PPM button. The Eagle displays PPM in place of LEL% for combustible gas, and the gas reading displays in parts per million.

4. If the PPM reading is not zero, take the Eagle to a fresh air environment, then perform the demand zero procedure as described in “Preparing for Calibration” on page 42.

NOTE: For the data logging option, combustible gas readings are

logged in %LEL regardless of the LEL/PPM setting.

Monitoring Combustible Gases Other than Methane

If the combustible sensor is calibrated to methane (CH4), use Table 4 to determine the response of other combustible gases. This table is

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based on Eagles in full response mode (methane elimination switch set to CH4) calibrated to methane. Multiply the display reading by the factor in the appropriate column in the table. For example, if you are detecting hexane and the display reads 10% LEL, the actual hexane reading is 10% x 2.14 = 21% LEL hexane.

W ARNI NG: The Eagle’s alarms ar e initiated by the DISPLAY reading

not the FACTORED reading. If you are monitoring for hexane as in the example above and the low alarm is set for 10% LEL, the Eagle will initiate a low alarm at 21% LEL hexane (display reading of 10% LEL).

To determine the concentration of other combustible gases with the Eagle in methane elimination mode, see Table 7 on page 56.

Table 4: Full Response Mode Conversion Factors (Methane Calibration)

Target Gas LEL Factor PPM Factor Target Gas LEL Factor PPM Factor

Acetone 1.40 0.70 Isobutane 1.61 0.58 Benzene 1.75 0.42 Isopropanol 2.22 0.89 Butyl Acrylate 3.95 1.34 Methane 1.00 1.00 Butyl Acetate 3.38 0.88 Methanol 1.23 1.48 2-Butyl Alcohol 1.94 0.66 Methyl Acetate 1.37 0.85 1-Butyl Alcohol 2.65 0.74 Methyl Acrylate 1.10 0.62 Cyclohexane 1.82 0.47 Methyl Ethyl

Ketone

Cumene 3.90 0.70 Methyl Isobutyl

Ketone

Ethylene Dichloride

Ethyl Alcohol 1.38 0.91 Nonane 2.87 0.46 Ethyl Chloride 1.26 0.96 Pentane 1.95 0.59 Ethyl Acrylate 2.45 0.69 Propane 1.50 0.63 Hexane 2.44 0.54 Styrene 2.94 0.53

2.75 3.41 Mixed Xylenes 2.36 0.52

2.53 0.71

2.53 0.61

Hydrogen 1.16 0.93 Toluene 2.16 0.48

Vinyl Acetate Monomer

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Setting User Access

The CAL/SETUP switch controls the Eagle functions available to the user. The switch setting does not affect the Eagle’s ability to display gas readings and indicate gas and malfunction alarms.

1. Turn off the Eagle.

2. Unscrew the two large screws on the top of the case.

3. Turn over the top half of the case, and locate the CAL/SETUP switch (SW2) near the middle along one edge of the main processor board.

CAUTION:The Methane Elimination switch (SW1) is on the opposite edge

of the board near the front end. DO NOT confuse these two switches.

4. Place the CAL/SETUP switch in the appropriate position.

• To give the Eagle access to all modes, place the switch in the

ON position.

• To limit the Eagle to normal operating and display modes,

place the switch in the OFF position. (The Eagle prevents access to the setup and calibration modes by disabling the SHIFT/▼ button.)

5. Place the top of the case in its original position, then secure it with the large screws you loosened in step 2.

6. Turn on the Eagle.

NOTE: Make sure the Eagle’s calibration is current and the setup

options are appropriate and safe for the operating environment before placing the CAL/SETUP switch in the OFF position.

Turning Off the Eagle

To turn off the Eagle, press and hold down the POWER/ENTER button until GOOD-BYE displays, then release the button. (You must wait for GOOD-BYE to disappear before you can turn on the Eagle again.)

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Alarms

Alarm Indications

This section describes the Eagle’s audible and visual alarm indications for gas, over range, low flow, low battery, and sensor failure alarms. This section also describes how to reset gas alarms.

The default alarm settings are listed in Table 2, “Standard Sensor Specifications” on page 4. The alarm settings are user-adjustable as described in “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33.

NOTE: The screens illustrated in this section are intended as

First Gas Alarm

If a channel’s gas reading exceeds the first alarm setting (falls below for the oxygen channel):

examples only. The screens displayed by your Eagle model may be slightly different.

CH OY

0.9

EOLL%

0.0

P PPPMM

ALM

• ALM1 displays in the alarm field for that channel.

• The channel’s display line flashes.

• The buzzer sounds a pulsed tone.

• The alarm lights flash.

Second Gas Alarm

If a channel’s gas reading exceeds the second alarm setting:

CH OY

0.9

EOLL%

0.0

P PPPMM

• ALM2 displays in the alarm field for that channel.

• The channel’s display line flashes.

• The buzzer sounds a pulsed tone.

• The alarm lights flash.

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STEL Alarm (Toxics Only)

If a toxic gas channel’s average gas reading for the past 15 minutes exceeds the STEL alarm setting:

CH OY

0.9

EOLL%

0.5

P PPPMM

STE

• STEL displays in the alarm field for that channel.

• The channel’s display line flashes.

• The buzzer sounds a pulsed tone.

• The alarm lights flash.

TWA Alarm (Toxics Only)

If a toxic gas channel’s average gas reading for the past 8 hours exceeds the TWA alarm setting:

CH OY

0.9

2 1

0.0 0

EOLL% V P

PPPMM

• TWA displays in the alarm field for that channel.

• The channel’s display line flashes.

• The buzzer sounds a pulsed tone.

• The alarm lights flash.

Over Range Alarm

If a channel’s gas reading exceeds that channel’s full-scale setting:

CH OY

0.0

EOLL%

%OVER

0.0

P PPPMM

• OVER displays in the alarm field for that channel.

• The channel’s display line flashes.

• The buzzer sounds a pulsed tone.

• The alarm lights flash.

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Low Flow Alarm

If the Eagle’s sample system becomes restricted or blocked (for example plugged probe, fouled filter, pinched tubing):

FLLOW E

LEV

•The message FAIL LOW FLOW LEVEL replaces the normal screen.

• The buzzer sounds a steady tone.

• The alarm lights are on continuously.

• The pump automatically shuts off to prevent damage. Correct the flow blockage. Press the RESET/SILENCE button to turn

off the alarms and restart the pump. If low flow conditions still exist, the Eagle will go into alarm again. If the condition cannot be corre cted immediately, take the Eagle out of service to a non-hazardous area.

Low Battery Alarm

When the battery charge drops near the lower limit, the Eagle displays the following screen (BAT flashes). For alkaline batteries, you have approximately 3 hours of use r emaining; for Ni-Cd batteries you have approximately 15 minutes of use remaining.

B A T

CH OY

0.9

EOLL%

0.0

P PPPMM

Low Battery

Warning

When the battery voltage drops to the minimum limit, the following screen displays, the alarm lights are on continuously, and the buzzer sounds a steady tone. The Eagle is not operational as a gas monitoring device when this screen displays.

TERY

MIN

TTE

4.5V E RY

Low Battery

ALARM

NOTE: If you are using the data logging accessory and the Eagle goes

into Low Battery ALARM, shut off the Eagle in order to save the current data logging session.

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Sensor Failure Alarm and Emergency Operation

The Eagle continuously monitors itself for proper operation. If a malfunction occurs, the Eagle alerts you with audible and visual alarms.

If a sensor fails during start-up or normal operation:

SENSOR

><O

• The message F A IL SENSOR displays.

• The failed sensor displays in parenthesis.

• The buzzer sounds a steady tone.

• The alarms lights flash. If the sensor failed during start-up, the Eagle continues with the normal

start-up sequence after the fail screen displays. When the normal screen displays, the Eagle replaces the gas reading for the failed sensor with xxxxx.

If the sensor fails during normal operation and you want to continue monitoring for the remaining target gases, turn the Eagle off, then follow

the appropriate start-up sequence. When the normal screen displays, the Eagle replaces the gas reading for the failed sensor with xxxxx.

CH OY

0.0 0

EOLL% V P

PPPMM

%xxxxx

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Resetting Gas Alarms

You can set the Eagle’s gas alarms for latching or self-resetting alarms (see “Updating the Alarm Latching Setting” on page 35).

Self-Resetting Alarms

Self-resetting alarms automatically shut off and reset when the gas reading falls below (or rises above for oxygen) the alarm setting. You cannot silence or reset self-resetting alarms.

Latching Alarms

You can set latching alarms with or without Alarm Silence (see “Updating the Alarm Silence Setting” on page 35).

With Alarm Silence On:

When the Eagle goes into gas alarm, press the RESET/SILENCE button to silence the buzzer . The LEDs continue to flash, and the Eagle continues to display the current alarm level.

The gas reading must fall below (or rise above for oxygen) the low alarm (ALM1) setting before you can reset the alarm. Press the RESET/SILENCE button to reset the alarm. The LEDs turn off and the Eagle returns to the normal screen.

With Alarm Silence Off:

The gas reading must fall below (or rise above for oxygen) the low alarm (ALM1) setting before you can reset the alarm. Press the RESET/SILENCE button to reset the alarm. The LEDs and buzzer turn off, and the Eagle returns to the normal screen.

NOTE: With Alarm Silence off, you cannot silence the buzzer while

the gas reading is above (below for oxygen) the low alarm (ALM1) setting.

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Display Mode

The Eagle has four operating modes: normal operating mode, display mode, setup mode, and calibration mode. With the Eagle in display mode, you can:

• set user and station IDs

• display peak readings

• display elapsed time

• display TWA and STEL readings (toxic gases only)

• display battery voltage

• display date and time (data logging option only)

• clear the data log (data logging option only)

• display remaining log time (data logging option only) To enter display mode, from the normal screen press the DISP/ADJ

button. To scroll from one screen to the next press the DISP/ADJ button.

NOTE: Each screen displays for 20 seconds. If you do not press the

DISP/ADJ button to scroll to the next screen wit h in 20 seconds, the Eagle automatically returns to the normal operatin g sc reen.

User and Station ID Screen

This screen displays only if the user ID function is activated (see “Turning the User ID Function On or Off” on page 36). Each ID contains 10 characters. Uppercase letters, numbers, asterisks (*), and a blank space are available characters.

Use this screen to identify the user, the location, or other information. If your Eagle includes the data logging option, the User and Station ID provides a way to identify the user and location of exposure. The User and Station ID are saved to the data logger when you turn off the Eagle, so you can update the IDs for each data logging session.

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To enter a user and station ID:

To scroll to the next screen at any time, press the DISP/ADJ button.

1. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The first character under USER

ID flashes (* is default).

2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to scroll through the

available characters. (The asterisk and blank space are between the set of letters and numbers.)

3. When the desired character displays, press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the character and go to the next character.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining 19 characters.

After you enter the last character, the Peak screen displays.

Peak Screen

The Peak screen displays the highest (lowest for O2) concentrations detected since the Eagle was turned on. Peak readings are stored in

the Eagle’s memory until a higher level is detected, you reset them, or the Eagle is turned off. To reset the peak readings while using the Eagle, press and hold the RESET/SILENCE button while in the Peak screen until you hear a beep, then release it.

The Lunchbreak “RESUME” option enables the Eagle to remember peak readings when it is turned off. See “Starting Up the Eagle” on page 10 .

P E A K

CH OY

0.9

EOLL%

0.0

P PPPMM

Elapsed Time Screen

The Elapsed Time screen displays the time in minutes since the Eagle was last turned on.

ENI

OPE

RA I

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TWA/STEL Screen

The TWA/STEL screen displays the time-weighted average (TWA) and the short-term exposure limit (STEL) readings for toxic gases only.

The TWA reading is the average reading during the last 8 hours. If 8 hours have not elapsed since the last time the TWA/STEL reading was cleared, the average is still calculated over 8 hours. The missing time is assigned a 0 value for readings.

The STEL reading is the average reading during the last 15 minutes.

H C

0.0 0

TEL

0.0 0

P PPPMM

Battery Voltage Screen

The Battery Voltage screen displays the minimum operating voltage and present battery voltage. New alkaline batteries typically measure

6.0 V; fully-charged Ni-Cd batteries typically measure 5.2 V. This

screen also displays when you turn on the Eagle.

BA MIN BA NO

TERY

.4.5V

TERY

60V.

NOTE: The remaining screens only display if your Eagle includes the

data logging option. If your Eagle does not include the data logging option, press the DISP/ADJ button to return to the normal screen.

Date/Time Screen

The date/time screen displays the current date and time. You can set the date and time in Calibration or Setup mode (see page 39).

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Clear Data Logger Screens

CAUTION:Once you clear the data logger, you cannot retrieve any data

previously stored in the data logger.

The Clear Data Logger screens allow you to clear the data logger storage to accept new data. (Press the DISP/ADJ button to go to the Remaining Log Time screen). You can set the Eagle to overwrite the oldest data when the data log is full (see page 38).

CRD

L YE N

To clear the data log:

1. With the above screen displayed, press the AIR/▲ button.

A confirmation message displays.

U YE N

E A

2. Press the AIR/▲ button to confirm that you want to clear the data

log. The Eagle displays CLEARING DATA, then displays CLEARED

OK. The data log is cleared and the remaining log time value is reset.

Remaining Log Time Screen

The Remaining Log T ime screen displays the time remaining until the Data Logger memory is full. The remaining time depends on how often the Eagles stores data to the data log and how many channels are active.

Press the DISP/ADJ button once more to return to the normal screen.

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Setup Mode

NOTE: The screens illustrated in this section are examples only. The

screens displayed by your Eagle model may be slightly different.

The Eagle has four operating modes: normal operating mode, display mode, setup mode, and calibration mode. This section describes the setup mode. In setup mode, you can:

• update the battery type setting

• update channel settings

• update the combustible gas channel’s units of measure

• update the alarm point settings

• update the Eagle’s serial number

• turn the lunch break function on or off

• update the alarm latching setting

• update the alarm silence setting

• turn the user ID function on or off

• update the auto calibration settings

• update the back light setting

• turn the auto fresh air function on or off

• update the data interval time setting (data logging option only)

• update the log data over write setting (data logging option only)

• update the time calibration setting (data logging option only)

• update the date and time settings (data logging option only)

• turn the zero follower on or off for each channel

• turn the confirmation beep on or off

• return to default settings (three default options) The Eagle is pre-set to suit most applications. Follow these

instructions only if required.

Tips for Using Setup Mode

• To select a menu option, use the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to

place the prompt next to the menu option, then press the POWER/ ENTER button to select the menu option.

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• To exit setup mode, from the main menu place the prompt next to

the last menu option, START MEASUREMENT, then press the POWER/ENTER button. The Eagle begins its normal start-up sequence.

Entering Setup Mode

WARNING: The Eagle does not detect gas or display readings while

in setup mode. The CAL/SETUP switch (SW2) must be in the ON position to enter setup mode.

1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn the power off.

2. Press and hold down the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons, then press the POWER/ENTER button. The main menu displays. It displays four menu options at a time. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/ ▼ button to view additional menu options.

A ASGC TON

ALA

M R

(

)

Updating the Battery Type Setting

This setting allows you to select between alkaline and Ni-Cd batteries. The Eagle uses this setting to make sure adequate time is given between the low battery warning and low battery alarm. This setting has no effect on battery charging.

1. From the main menu, select the BATTERY TYPE menu option.

2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

CAUTION:This setting should always match the type of batteries (alkaline

or Ni-Cd) installed in the Eagle. If this setting does not match the installed batteries, the time between low battery warning and low battery alarm may be less than expected.

AELKA

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

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Updating Channel Settings

This procedure describes how to update channel settings for the combustible gas, oxygen, and toxic gas channels.

CAUTION:Verify that the correct sensor is installed before you update a

channel’s settings.

Updating Combustible Gas Channel Settings

This section describes how to update the target gas label, set a custom gas label, and update the fullscale PPM setting for the combustible gas channel.

Updating the Target Gas Label

1. From the main menu, select the GAS COMBINATIONS menu option.

2. Use the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the combustible gas channel (in this example CH4).

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The combustible gas target gas label flashes. This indicates that this setting can now be updated.

4. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the available combustible gas target gas labels (CH4, HEX, H2, ***, and NOT

USED).

NOTE: Select the HEX or *** setting for Methane Elimination

(see “Appendix B: Methane Elimination” on page 55 for more information).

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the new target gas label. A screen displays that shows the fullscale PPM setting, which

corresponds to 100% LEL, and display increments for the target gas label you selected. If you select *** as the gas label, you must update the fullscale PPM setting to correspond to 100% LEL for the target gas.

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The number in parenthesis indicates the display incr ement for that portion of the PPM range. In the example below, the PPM reading would display in increments of:

• 5 from 0 to 100 ppm

• 10 from 100 to 1000 PPM

• 50 from 1000 to 10,000 PPM

• 250 from 10,000 to 50,000 PPM

100

00 PM

(

1)0

)

1000(5)0 5000

(

)

If you entered a label other than ***, continue with step 6. If you entered ***, go to the next section, “Setting a custom target gas label.”

6. Press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Gas Combinations menu.

7. To exit the Gas Combinations menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

8. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The message SAVING DATA displays, then the main menu displays.

Setting a Custom Target Gas Label

1. With the prompt next to the target gas label setting (***), press the POWER/ENTER button. The first asterisk flashes.

2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired character. Availa ble cha racte rs are A through Z, 0 through 9, and a blank space.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the displayed character . The next character flashes.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters. When you enter the last character, the prompt flashes.

Updating the Fullscale PPM Setting

CAUTION:The fullscale PPM setting must correspond to 100% LEL for the

target gas in order for the Eagle to display accurate PPM readings for the combustible gas channel.

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the second line, then press the POWER/ENTER button to update the fullscale

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setting. The fullscale setting flashes. The maximum fullscale setting for the combustible gas channel is

50,000 PPM; the minimum setting is 1000 ppm. The default setting is 50,000 ppm.

2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired fullscale setting (see Table 5), then press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting. The prompt flashes.

Table 5: Fullscale PPM Readings

Equivalent to 100% LEL

Target Gas Fullscale Setting

Methane (CH Hexane 11,000 ppm

Hydrogen 40,000 ppm Pentane 15,000 ppm Styrene 9,000 ppm IPA 20,000 ppm Isobutane 18,000 ppm Propane 21,000 ppm Propylene 20,000 ppm Toluene 11,000 ppm Ethane 30,000 ppm Ethanol 33,000 ppm Benzene 12,000 ppm

Returning to the Main Menu

) 50,000 ppm

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button. The ESCAPE message displays. (Pr ess the AIR/▲ button to return to the previous screen.)

2. Press the POWER/ENTER button to save the new setting. The OTHER GAS SET message displays, then the Gas Combinations menu displays.

3. To exit the Gas Combinations menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then press SHIFT/▼ again. The ESCAPE message displays.

4. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The message SAVING DATA displays, then the main menu displays.

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Updating Oxygen Channel Settings

This section describes how to update the target gas label, fullscale setting, and display increment setting for the oxygen channel.

Updating the Target Gas Label

1. From the main menu, select the GAS COMBINATIONS menu option.

2. Use the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the oxygen channel (in this example OXY).

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The oxygen target gas label flashes. This indicates that this setting can now be updated.

4. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the available oxygen target gas labels (OXY, ***, and NOT USED).

CAUTION:The *** setting is not intende d for custom er setup. Cont act RKI

Instruments, Inc. before using this setting for the oxygen channel.

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the new target gas label.

6. To exit the Gas Combinations menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

7. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The SAVING DATA message displays, then the main menu displays.

Updating the Fullscale Setting

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the second line, then press the POWER/ENTER button to update the fullscale setting. The fullscale setting flashes.

The maximum fullscale setting for the oxygen channel is 40.0 VOL%; the minimum setting is 25.0 VOL%. The default setting is

40.0 VOL%.

2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired fullscale setting, then press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting. The prompt flashes.

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Updating the Display Increment Setting

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the third line, then press the POWER/ENTER button. The display increment setting flashes. The allowable settings are 0.2 VOL% (default) and

0.5 VOL%.

2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired display increment setting, then press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting. The prompt flashes.

Returning to the Main Menu

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button. The ESCAPE message displays. (Pr ess the AIR/▲ button to return to the previous screen.)

2. Press the POWER/ENTER button to save the new settings. The OTHER GAS SET message displays, then the Gas Combinations menu displays.

3. To exit the Gas Combinations menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

4. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The message SAVING DATA displays, then the main menu displays.

Updating Toxic Channel Settings

This section describes how to update the target gas label, set a custom gas label, and update the fullscale and display increment settings for a toxic gas channel.

Updating the Target Gas Label

1. From the main menu, select the GAS COMBINATIONS menu option.

2. Press the POWER/ENTER button to display the Gas Combinations menu.

3. Use the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the toxic gas channel (in this example H2S or CO).

4. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The toxic target gas label flashes. This indicates that this setting can now be updated.

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5. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the available target gas labels for the toxic gas channel (H2S, CO, SO2, Cl2,

NH3, CO2 (5.00%), CO2 (10000 PPM), CO2 (5000 PPM), ***, and NOT USED).

6. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the new target gas label.

If you entered a label other than ***, continue with step 7. If you entered ***, go to the next section, “Setting a custom target gas label.”

7. To exit the Gas Combinations menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

8. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The message SAVING DATA displays, then the main menu displays.

Setting a Custom Target Gas Label

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1. With the prompt next to the target gas label setting (***), press the POWER/ENTER button. The first asterisk flashes.

2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired character. Availa ble cha racte rs are A through Z, 0 through 9, and a blank space.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the displayed character . The next character flashes.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters. When you enter the last character, the prompt flashes.

Updating the Fullscale Setting

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the second line, then press the POWER/ENTER button. The fullscale setting flashes.

The maximum fullscale setting for a toxic gas channel is 1000 PPM; the minimum setting is 1.00 PPM. The default setting is 10.0 PPM.

2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired fullscale setting, then press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting. The prompt flashes.

NOTE: The display increment setting automatically updates its

default setting as you change the fullscale setting.

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Updating the Display Increment Setting

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the third line, then press the POWER/ENTER button. The display increment setting flashes.

The minimum display increment setting is 0.1 PPM; the maximum display increment setting is 2.5 PPM.

2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired display increment setting, then press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting. The prompt flashes.

Returning to the Main Menu

1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button. The ESCAPE message displays. (Pr ess the AIR/▲ button to return to the previous screen.)

2. Press the POWER/ENTER button to save the new settings. The OTHER GAS SET message displays, then the Gas Combinations menu displays.

3. To exit the Gas Combinations menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

4. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The message SAVING DATA displays, then the main menu displays.

Updating Combustible Gas Channel Units of Measure

This setting allows you to display the combustible gas reading in percentage of LEL or percentage of volume. The detection range remains the same. If 100% LEL equals 5% by volume, then fullscale on the volumetric display is 5%.

1. From the main menu, select the LEL% OR VOL% (HC) menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

NOTE: The data logging option logs all combustible gas readings in

LEL% regardless of this setting.

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3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

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Updating the Alarm Point Settings

Each of the Eagle’s gas detection channels includes low and high gas alarms. The combustible gas channel also includes low and high alarms for PPM readings; the toxic gas channels also include STEL and TWA alarms.

This screen allows you to update one or more alarm points (the reading at which the Eagle recognizes the alarm).

1. From the main menu, select the ALARM POINTS menu option.

2. Select the channel of the alarm point you want to update. The channel’s Set Low Alarm Point screen displays (in this example for the combustible gas channel).

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NOTE: The Eagle displays the set alarm point screens for each

channel in the following sequence: low alarm, high alarm, TWA alarm (toxics only), and STEL alarm (toxics only).

If this is the alarm point you want to update, continue with step 3. If not, continue pressing the POWER/ENTER button until the correct set alarm point screen displays, then continue with step 3.

3. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired setting.

4. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the new alarm point and scroll to the next set alarm point screen. (Repeat step 3 and 4 to update another alarm point for this channel.)

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to scroll to the last set alarm point screen for this channel, then press the POWER/ENTER button again to return to the Set Alarm Points menu.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all desired alarm points are updated. Make sure you return to the Set Alarm Points menu to continue.

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7. To exit the Set Alarm Points menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays. (Press the AIR/▲ button if you want to return to the Set Alarm Points menu.

8. Press the POWER/ENTER button to save the settings and return to the main menu.

Updating the Eagle’s Serial Number

Every Eagle is programmed with a unique serial number. The Data Logging option includes the serial number in its log data for identification purposes. The serial number setting accepts numeric (0 through 9) and alpha (A through Z) characters.

NOTE: The serial number is factory set and should not need to be

changed. However, if you “reset all defaults,” the serial number is reset to ******.

1. From the main menu, select the SERIAL NO. menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired character, then press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the character. The next character flashes.

3. Repeat step 2 to enter the remaining characters. The main menu displays after you enter the last character.

Updating the Lunch Break Setting

With Lunch Break OFF (default), the Eagle automatically starts new TWA and PEAK reading collection at start up.

With Lunch Break ON, the RESUME screen displays during start up. From this screen, you can choose to continue accumulating TWA and PEAK readings from the last time the Eagle was used or start collecting new readings.

1. From the main menu, select the LUNCH BREAK menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Updating the Alarm Latching Setting

With Alarm Latching ON, the Eagle remains in alarm condition until the alarm condition passes and the RESET/SILENCE is pressed.

With Alarm Latching OFF, the Eagle automatically resets its alarm when the alarm condition passes.

1. From the main menu, select the ALARM LATCHING menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Updating the Alarm Silence Setting

NOTE: This feature works only when Alarm Latching is turned on. With Alarm Silence ON, pressing the RESET/SILENCE button

silences the buzzer when the Eagles goes into alarm. The LEDs continue to flash, and the display continues to show the level of alarm. When the gas concentration falls below the low alarm level, pressing the RESET/SILENCE button turns off the LEDs and removes the ALM1 message.

With Alarm Silence OFF, you cannot silence the buzzer.

1. From the main menu, select the ALARM SILENCE menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

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Turning the User ID Function On or Off

With User ID Input ON, the User and Station ID screen displays during start up. From this screen, you can enter user, location, or other information at the beginning of each gas detection session (see page 20 ).

With User ID Input OFF (default), the User and Station ID screen does not display during start up.

1. From the main menu, select the USER ID menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Updating the Auto Calibration Settings

The Eagle stores default calibration settings. This allows you to calibrate all Eagle channels simultaneously with a calibration cylinder that contains all required target gases (for example the RKI four-gas calibration cylinder).

The Eagle includes default auto calibration settings for most target gases. For gases without default auto calibration, the setting is 0.

NOTE: You can also update auto calibration settings in Calibration

mode. If you update auto calibration settings in Calibration mode, you must continue with the calibration procedure. Updating these settings in Setup mode allows you to update the settings without calibrating the sensors.

1. From the main menu, select the AUTO CALIBRATION menu option. (To display the combustible gas channel in PPM, press the LEL/PPM button.)

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2. Press and hold the SHIFT/▼ button, then press the DISP/ADJ

button. The Auto Calibration screen for the combustible gas channel displays.

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3. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired

setting.

4. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the new setting. The Auto Calibration screen for the next channel displays.

5. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining channels. (You must scroll through all remaining channels before you can exit the Auto Calibration screen.)

6. When the Auto Calibration screen for the last channel displays, press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the main Auto Calibration screen.

7. Press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the main menu.

Updating the Back Light Setting

This setting indicates the length of time the LCD illuminates when you press any button. The minimum setting is off; the maximum setting is 10 minutes. The default setting is 15 seconds.

1. From the main menu, select the LCD BACK LIGHT TIME menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Turning the Auto Fresh Air Function On or Off

WARNING: If Auto Fresh Air Adjust is ON, you must start the Eagle

in a “fresh-air” environment. If this setting is ON and the Eagle is started in the presence of a target gas, the readings and alarms will not be accurate or reliable.

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W ith Auto Fr esh Air Adjust ON, the Eagle automatically sets the fr esh air reading for all channels during the start-up sequence.

W ith Auto Fr esh Air Adjust OFF (default), you must press the AIR/▲ button to set the fresh air reading for all channels.

1. From the main menu, select the AUTO FRESH AIR ADJ. menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Updating the Interval Time Setting (Data Log Option)

This setting indicates how often the Eagle records readings into the Data Logger. The minimum setting is 10 seconds; the maximum setting is 5 minutes. The default setting is 5 minutes.

1. From the main menu, select the INTERVAL TIME menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Updating Log Data Over Write Setting (Data Log Option)

With Data Over Write ON, the Eagle writes over the oldest data with new data when the Data Logger memory is full.

With Data Over Write OFF, the Eagle stops writing data when the Data Logger memory is full.

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1. From the main menu, select the LOG DAT A OVER WRITE menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Updating the Time Calibration Setting (Data Log Option)

This setting indicates how often the Eagle alerts you to needed calibration. The minimum setting is 1 day; the maximum setting is 180 days. The default setting is “off”.

Tip: Press and hold the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to rapidly scroll

through settings.

1. From the main menu, select the TIME CALIBRATION menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Updating the Date and Time Settings (Data Log Option)

The Data Logger uses the data and time to identify entries.

1. From the main menu, select the DATE/TIME menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired month.

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3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting. The day setting flashes.

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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the day, year, hours, and minutes settings. The main menu displays after you enter the minutes setting.

Updating the Zero Follow Settings

The Zero Follow setting is not intended for customer setup. The default setting for most target gases is ON. The default setting for carbon dioxide sensors and some configurations of non-standar d toxic gas sensors is OFF. The oxygen sensor does not include this feature.

CAUTION:Contact RKI, Instruments Inc. before changing this setting.

Updating the Confirmation Beep Setting

With Confirmation Beep ON, the Eagle beeps once every 15 minutes to verify that it is operating.

With Confirmation Beep OFF (default), the Eagle does not sound a confirmation beep.

1. From the main menu, select the CONFIRMATION BEEP menu option.

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2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.

3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting and return to the main menu.

Returning to Default Settings

Each of the parameters in Setup mode has a default setting. The Eagle includes three different options for returning default settings: reset all default settings, reset the default alarm point settings only, and reset the default oxygen zero setting only.

CAUTION:If you reset all default settings, any changes made in setup

mode or normal ope ration, including calibration s ettings, will be lost.

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To reset all default settings:

1. From the main menu, select the DEFAULT menu option.

2. Press the POWER/ENTER button to display the Set Default All screen.

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3. Press the AIR/▲ button to reset all parameters to their default settings. The messages SAVING DATA and END display, then the main menu displays.

To reset all default alarm point settings:

1. From the main menu, select the DEFAULT menu option. The Set Default All screen displays.

2. Press the DISP/ADJ button to display the Set Default Alarm screen.

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3. Press the AIR/▲ button to reset all alarm points to their default settings. The messages SAVING DATA and END display, then the main menu displays.

To reset the oxygen zero setting:

1. From the main menu, select the DEFAULT menu option. The Set Default All screen displays.

2. Press the DISP/ADJ button. The Set Default Alarm screen displays.

3. Press the DISP/ADJ button to display the Set Default Oxygen Zero screen.

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4. Press the AIR/▲ button to reset the oxygen zero setting to its default value. The messages SA VING DA TA and END display, the n the main menu displays.

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Calibration

Calibrate the Eagle when you replace a sensor . Also calibrate the Eagle periodically to assure proper sensor response.

You can program the Eagle to notify you when it is due for calibration (see “Updating the Time Calibration Setting” on page 39). The frequency of calibration depends upon the amount and type of use. A typical calibration frequency is once per month.

Calibration Supplies and Equipment

To calibrate the Eagle, you need:

• Known calibrating samples of combustible and the appropriate

toxic gases. The combustible and toxic gas samples should have concentrations between 10 and 50% of the full scale value. For example, if you are calibrating the catalytic combustible gas channel, your calibration cylinder should have a combustible gas concentration between 10% LEL and 50% LEL.

NOTE: If your catalytic combustible channel is calibrated to

something other than methane, use an appropriate gas cylinder to perform the calibration.

• An oxygen-free source, such as 100% nitrogen or CO in a nitrogen

balance

• A demand-flow regulator to provide adequate sample gas flow

For one-source, auto-calibration, you can use the RKI Four-Gas Cylinder to adjust all the sensors at the same time, automatically, with no need for a zero-oxygen source. This section includes instructions for calibration with the demand-flow regulator and RKI Four-Gas Cylinder. This section also includes instructions for calibration with individual gas sources.

Preparing for Calibration

1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location with fresh-air conditions.

2. Turn on the Eagle and allow one minute for warm up.

3. Press and hold the AIR/▲ button until a tone sounds. The Eagle automatically sets the combustible gas and toxics

circuits to zero and the oxygen circuit to 20.9%.

4. Screw the regulator to the calibration cylinder.

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5. Connect the calibration tubing to the regulator.

Calibrating the Eagle

Press and hold the SHIFT/▼ button, then press the DISP/ADJ button. The Calibration menu displays.

NOTE: The following screens illustrate a four-gas Eagle with the data

logging option and are intended as examples only. Your Eagle may display slightly different screens.

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The Eagle’s Calibration menu includes two methods of calibration: Auto Calibration and Single Calibration.

• Auto Calibration: This method allows you to calibrate all four

sensors simultaneously. It is designed for use with the RKI FourGas Calibration Cylinder and is the quickest and easiest method to calibrate the Eagle.

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• Single Calibration: This method allows you to calibrate one sensor

at a time. Use this method if you are only calibrating one or two sensors, if you are calibrating non-standard toxic sensors, or if you are not using the RKI Four-Gas Calibration Cylinder.

Calibrating with the Auto Calibration Method

This section describes calibration using the Auto Calibration method. To calibrate using the Single Calibration method, see “Calibrating with the Single Calibration Method” on page 45.

1. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to

the AUTO CALIBRATION menu option.

2. Press the POWER/ENTER button to display the Calibration Values screen.

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concentrations do not match, continue with step 3.

3. To adjust the values on the screen, hold down the SHIFT/▼

button, and press the DISP/ADJ button. The Auto Calibration screen for the combustible gas channel displays.

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4. Use the AIR/▲ (increase) and SHIFT/▼ (decrease) buttons to set

the correct combustible gas value.

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the new setting. The Auto Calibration screen for the next channel displays.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the correct values for the remaining channels and return to the Calibration Values screen.

NOTE: The RKI Four Gas Cylinder contains approximately 12% O

by volume. Be sure to set the “OXY” reading to agree with the concentration listed on the cylinder’s label, not zero.

7. With the Calibration Values screen displayed, press the POWER/ENTER button. The gas readings flash.

8. Connect the tubing from the regulator to the Eagle’s probe.Wait approximately 1 minute or until the readings stabilize.

9. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the calibration to the programmed values.

If a sensor(s) cannot calibrate to the proper value, FAIL PUSH AIR KEY displays and the Eagle lists the sensor(s) that failed to calibrate. (The other sensors calibrate normally.) The buzzer and alarm lights activate. Press the AIR/▼ button to reset the alarm and return to the Calibration menu. Replace the failed sensor(s), then repeat calibration.

10. AUTO CALIBRATION END displays, then the Calibration menu displays.

11. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.

12. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.

13. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the NORMAL OPERATION menu option, then press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the normal screen.

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Calibrating with the Single Calibration Method

This section describes calibration using the Single Calibration method. To calibrate using the Auto Calibration method, see “Calibrating with the Auto Calibration Method” on page 43.

CAUTION:The single calibration method does not have a “FAIL”

notification. Replac e sensor s that ca nnot be set to agre e with the calibration source, then recalibrate.

1. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to place the prompt next to the SINGLE CALIBRATION menu option.

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2. Press the POWER/ENTER button to display the Single Calibration menu.

3. Use the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the channel to calibrate (in this example the combustible gas channel).

4. Press the POWER/ENTER button. The Single Calibration screen displays for the channel you selected. The gas reading flashes.

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5. Connect the tubing from the regulator to the Eagle’s probe.

NOTE: The combustible gas sensor is a general hydrocarbon sensor

that responds to most flammable vapors and gases; the response will vary depending upon the substance. For best results, calibrate the Eagle to the target gas or vapor.

6. If necessary, use the AIR/▲ (increase) and SHIFT/▼ (decrease) buttons to adjust the reading to match the concentration listed on the calibration cylinder.

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7. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the span value. SINGLE CALIBRATION END displays, then the Single Calibration menu

displays.

8. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.

9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 for any other channels you want to calibrate. Make sure you use an appropriate calibration cylinder for each channel.

CAUTION:When calibrating the oxygen channel, verify the concentration

of oxygen listed on the cylinder’s label. For oxygen-free samples (100% nitrogen for example), set the oxygen span setting to

0.0%.

10. After the last channel is calibrated, disconnect the calibration tubing from the probe, then unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.

11. With the Single Calibration menu displayed, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to the last channel, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

12. Press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration menu.

13. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the NORMAL OPERATION menu option, then press the POWER/ ENTER button to return to the normal screen.

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Maintenance

Displaying the Battery Voltage

Check the battery voltage periodically. Replace or recharge the batteries before the voltage drops to 4.5 V.

WARNING: Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location before

To display the battery voltage:

1. From the normal screen, press the DISP/ADJ button to enter display mode.

2. Press the DISP/ADJ button until the Battery Voltage screen displays.

replacing or recharging the batteries.

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3. To exit display mode, press the DISP/ADJ button until the normal screen displays.

Replacing Alkaline Batteries

1. Turn off the Eagle.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Remove the batteries and verify that the battery compartment and electrical contacts are clean.

4. Insert fresh batteries following the label on the inside of the case.

5. Place the top of the case in its original position, then secure it with the large screws you loosened in step 1.

Recharging Ni-Cd Batteries

1. Turn off the Eagle.

2. Plug the cord from the charger into the Eagle’s battery charger connector.

3. Plug in the AC line cord or 12 VDC supply to the charger. A full charge takes approximately 8 to 12 hours.

4. Unplug the supply and the charger before using the Eagle. See the charger label for directions.

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NOTE: Setup mode allows you to select between alkaline and Ni-Cd

batteries. The two types of batteries have unique low battery alarm characteristics. To prevent unexpected low battery alarms, always make sure the battery type setting in Setup mode matches the type of batteries installed in the Eagle.

Replacing the Probe’s Particle Filter and Hydrophobic Filter Disk

Inspect the probe’s internal components if you notice that the Eagle’s pump sounds bogged down or if an unexplained low flow alarm occurs. Replace the particle filter if it appears to be dirty. Replace the hydrophobic filter disk if it appears dirty or saturated with liquid. Replace the O-rings in the probe if either of them appears damaged.

1. Grasp each end of the clear probe body firmly and unscrew the two halves from each other. One half includes a plastic tube fitting and the probe tube. The other half includes a metal fitting that mates with the sample hose or Eagle inlet fitting if it is a standard probe. This half has a plastic fitting if it is a super toxic probe.

O-ring (Inside)

Hydrophobic

Filter D isk

Particle F ilter

O-ri ng

O-ri ng (In side)

Hydrophobic Filter Disk

O-ri ng

Probe Body

Probe Bod

Super Toxic P robeStandard Probe

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2. Remove the white hydrophobic filter disk from the top of the particle filter or from the probe body.

3. Remove the particle filter from the probe body (if installed).

4. Clean the inside of the probe body if necessary.

5. Hold the probe half that has the plastic tube fitting and the probe tube with the fitting and tube facing down.

6. Place the new cone-shaped particle filter into the probe body so that the wide part of the filter is facing up.

NOTE: If you have an Eagle that requires a super toxic probe, do not

install the particle filter.

7. Place the new filter disk flat on top of the particle filter. Make sure it is centered over the particle filter (if installed).

8. Carefully screw the other half of the pr obe body onto th e half with the filter disk and particle filter (if installed) while keeping the probe oriented vertically to keep the disk centered.

9. When you feel the O-ring being compressed, grasp both ends of the probe and tighten them together very firmly to ensure a seal.

10. To test the seal, do the following.

• install the probe on the Eagle

• startup the Eagle

• confirm that a low flow alarm occurs when you cover the end

of the probe tube with your finger

• if a low flow alarm does not occur, hand tighten the probe

further

• if a low flow alarm still does not occur when you cover the

probe tube with your finger, disassemble the probe, inspect the placement of the O-rings and filter disk, reassemble the probe, and re-test it.

Replacing Sensors

Electrochemical sensors (O2, H2S, and CO) gradually deteriorate, regardless of use, and require periodic replacement. Combustibles

sensor life is typically related to usage, but certain conditions may affect duration.

The Eagle sensors are easy to replace but do not contain user-

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serviceable components. For genuine RKI sensors, call RKI or your local distributor. All sensors are covered by a limited warranty; see warranty for details.

CAUTION:Avoid pulling on sensor wires. Always unplug at the connector.

Replacing the Combustibles Sensor

Replace the co m bustibles sen s or w h en :

• The combustibles channel cannot be calibrated correctly.

• The LEL reading cannot be set to 0 by the Demand Zero command.

To replace the combustibles sensor:

1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn the power off.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Unplug the four-wire connector (red/white/green/black) from the circuit board.

4. Locate the combustibles sensor. With the batteries closest to you, the combustibles sensor is at the top left corner of the sensor block.

5. Remove the two screws in the oval keeper plate, and remove the sensor from the sensor block.

6. Unplug the cable socket from the top of the sensor. Retain the oval keeper plate for use with the replacement sensor.

7. Install the replacement sensor in reverse order.

Replacing the Oxygen Sensor

Replace the oxy g en sen so r w hen :

•The O

channel cannot be set to 00.0% on an oxygen-free sample.

display cannot be set to 20.9% by the Demand Zero

command.

•The O

reading drifts noticeably. For example, if the O2 reading

varies from 20.5 to 21.5 while you view the display for a few seconds.

To replace the oxygen sensor:

1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn the power off.

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2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Locate the oxygen sensor. With the batteries closest to you, the oxygen sensor is at the bottom left corner of the sensor block.

4. Unplug the cable leading from the oxygen sensor at the large multi-pin connector.

5. Loosen the screws on the metal strap that covers the oxygen sensor.

6. Push the strap toward the screw that is furthest away from the battery compartment.

7. Swing the strap aside.

8. Remove the oxygen sensor.

9. Install the replacement sensor in reverse order.

Replacing the H2S or CO Sensor

Replace the H2S or CO sensor when:

•The H

S or CO channel cannot be calibrated correctly.

S or CO reading cannot be set to 00 by the Demand Zero

command.

NOTE: Allow up to 1/2 hour after you replace the H

S or CO sensor,

or if charged batteries have not been installed for an extended period, for the channel to show a normal response, then calibrate the sensor.

To replace the H

S or CO sensor:

1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn the power off.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Locate the toxic gas sensor you intend to replace. With the batteries closest to you, the sensor for Channel 3 is at the top right corner of the sensor block, and the sensor for Channel 4 is at the bottom right corner of the sensor block. Note the color of the leads extending from the sensor you intend to replace.

4. Unplug the appropriate sensor connector from the circuit board. Use the color of the leads to determine the appropriate connector.

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5. Remove the sensor from the sensor block. If necessary, wiggle the sensor to work it out of the seal.

6. Install the replacement sensor in reverse order.

CAUTION:Verify that you install the H

flow block position. The Eagle will display inaccurate H CO readings if the sensors are not installed in the correct flow

block positions. The Eagle continues to display H

same channels as it did previously regardless of which socket (EC1 or EC2) the sensor is wired to or into which flow block position the sensor is installed. However, the H

reading will be inaccurate due to the charcoal filter installed before the CO flow block position.

S or CO sensor in the appropriate

S and

S and CO readings in the

S and CO

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Appendix A: Parts List

Table 6 lists part numbers for the Eagle’s replacement parts and accessories.

Part Number Description

07-7008RK O-ring for top case thumbscrews 07-7210RK O-ring for inlet fitting half of probe 07-7304RK O-ring for tube half of probe 13-0100RK Shoulder strap 13-1080RK Thumbscrew, captive, 1/4-20, for top case 20-0640RK Carrying case (for Eagle and standard acces sories) 20-0642RK Carrying case (for Eagle, standar d accessories, and calibration kit) 30-0600RK-01 Pump 33-0156RK-01 Filter element (for hydrophobic filter; pack of 5)

Table 6: Parts List

33-0160RK Filter, internal dust filter 33-1200RK Particle filter for standard probe 33-6091RK Filter, charcoal filter 35-0110RK Dummy sensor, toxic gas sensor position 35-0111RK Dummy sensor, oxygen sensor position 35-0112RK Dummy sensor, combustible gas sensor position 49-1140RK Alkaline battery, D-size (total of 4 required) 49-1240RK Ni-Cd battery, D-size (total of 4 required) 49-2149RK Battery charger, 220 VAC 49-2150RK Battery charger, 115 VAC (with alkaline battery recognition) 49-2151RK Battery charger, 12 VDC (with cigarette lighter plug) 49-2152RK Continuous operation adapter, 115 VAC (with 20-foot cable) 49-2153RK Continuous operation adapter, 12 VDC (with cigarette lighter plug) 52-0206RK Lapel buzzer 52-2034RK Remote audible alarm (with 20-foot cable) 52-2035RK Remote audible alarm and strobe light (with 20-foot cable) 57-0012RK Datalogging board (also requir es 82-5007RK)

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Table 6: Parts List (cont.)

Part Number Description

62-0125RK Sensor, combustible gas (hydrocarbon) 65-0601RK Sensor , oxygen 65-2005RK Sensor , carbon monoxide 65-2035RK Sensor , hydrogen sulfide 71-0028RK Eagle Instruction Manual 80-0131RK-10 Probe, 10-inch hydrophobic (standard probe) 80-0132RK-10 Probe, 10-inch hydrophobic, super toxic (for Br

, ClO2, HBr, or HCL)

80-05XXRK Sample hose. Replace “XX” with length in feet. 5 foot hose is

standard. Available lengths for the Eagle are 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 75, 100, and 125 feet.

81-0154RK-02 Calibration cylinder for demand-flow regulator kit, 58L;

four-gas (CH

; O2; CO; H2S)

81-1054RK Regulator, demand-flow type (for 58- and 103-liter calibration

cylinders)

82-5007RK Datalogging software and cable (also requires 57-0012RK)

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Appendix B: Methane Elimination

For applications where methane is an interfering gas, you can set the Eagle to eliminate most response to methane. The methane elimination switch is a standard featur e on the cir cuit boar d inside the top of the Eagle’s case. An external switch is available as an option. For this type of detection, the combustible gas channel must be programmed to display HEX or *** (see “Updating Channel Settings” on page 26). Eagles with the external methane elimination switch are factory-set with the correct display.

Setting up for Methane Elimination Mode

1. Take the Eagle to a fresh-air environment. Set the internal methane elimination switch to the HEX ON position or the external switch to Methane Response Off.

CAUTION:If the Eagle is equipped with an external methane elimination

switch, do not adjust the internal switch. The internal switch should always be in the CH4 position.

2. Allow 2 minutes for the combustibles sensor to stabilize.

3. Perform the demand zero procedure as described in “Preparing for Calibration” on page 42.

WARNING: DO NOT adjust the switch after re-zeroing the Eagle.

Response to CH switch is set to “HEX ON” or the external switch is set

to “Methane Response Off”. If used for methane detection, the internal switch must be set to “CH4” or the external switch set to “Methane Response On”.

is greatly reduced when the internal

Operating with Methane Response Off

Monitor for combustible gas as you normally would. When the Eagle is operating in Methane Elimination mode, response to methane is reduced by 90% or more. Response to hexane is reduced slightly (approximately 15%). To convert readings for most common combustible gases, see Table 7 on page 56.

Returning to Methane Response Mode

1. Take the Eagle to a fresh-air environment. Set the internal methane elimination switch to the CH4 position or the external switch to Methane Response On.

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2. Allow 2 minutes for the combustibles sensor to stabilize.

3. Perform the demand zero procedure as described in “Preparing for Calibration” on page 42.

Monitoring Combustible Gases Other Than Hexane

Use Table 7 to determine the concentration of combustible gases other than hexane. This table is based on the Eagle being in methane elimination mode (methane elimination switch set to HEX ON) and calibrated to hexane. Multiply the display reading by the factor in the appropriate column. For example, if you are using the Eagle to detect toluene and the display reads 10% LEL, the actual toluene reading is 10% x 0.67 = 7% LEL toluene.

To determine the concentration of other combustible gases with the Eagle in full response mode and calibrated to methane, see Table 4 on page 13 .

Table 7: Methane Elimination Mode Conversion Factors (Hexane Calibration)

Target Gas LEL Factor PPM Factor Target Gas LEL Factor PPM Factor

Acetone .63 2.53 Isopropanol .73 .96 Benzene .95 1.06 Methane No

Response

Butyl Acrylate Butyl Acetate 1.45 3.30 Methyl Acetate .56 1.20

2-Butyl Alcohol 1.5 3.41 Methyl Acrylate .65 1.20 1-Butyl Alcohol 2.10 2.02 Methyl Ethyl

Cyclohexane .93 1.26 Methyl Isobutyl

Cumene 1.96 .96 Mixed Xylenes .99 1.06 Ethylene

Dichloride Ethyl Alcohol .68 1. 2 3 Pentane .76 1.04 Ethyl Chloride .57 .60 Propane .63 1.20 Ethyl Acrylate 1.19 2.53 S tyrene 1.37 1.14

1.85 .85 Nonane 1.43 1.52

1.23 Methanol .6 2.02

.99 1.94

Keytone

.99 1.03

Keytone

Response

Hydrogen .44 1.36 Toluene .67 1.45 Isobutane .71 1.16 Vinyl Acetate

Monomer

** Vapor pressure too low for significant LEL reading.

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W ARNI NG: The Eagle’s alarms ar e initiated by the DISPLAY reading

not the FACTORED reading. If you are monitoring for toluene as in the above example and the low alarm is set for 10% LEL, the Eagle will initiate a low alarm at 7% LEL toluene (display reading of 10% LEL).

Appendix C: Non-Standard To xic Gas Sensors

Appendix C describes the Eagle’s non-standard, electr ochemical toxic gas sensors. This appendix also offers information for calibrating and replacing non-standard toxic gas sensors. Non-standard electrochemical toxic gas sensors are toxic gas sensors other than CO or H

Specifications

Table 8 lists specifications for the non-standard toxic gas sensors. The alarm settings are user-adjustable (see “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33).

Table 8: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Specifications

Target Gas Range Alarm 1 Alarm 2

Ammonia 0 to 75.0 ppm 12.0 ppm 25.0 ppm 25.0 ppm 35.0 ppm Arsine 0 to 1.00 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.05 ppm OFF Arsine

Bromine* 0 to 1.00 ppm 0.05 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.10 ppm OFF Chlorine 0 to 3.00 ppm 0.50 ppm 1.50 ppm 0.50 ppm 1.00 ppm Chlorine

Dioxide* Diborane

Fluorine** 0 to 5.00 ppm 0.50 ppm 1.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm Hydrogen

Bromide* Hydrogen

Chloride*

0 to 200 ppb

0 to 1.00 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.30 ppm

0 - 300 ppb

0 to 9.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm OFF 3.00 ppm

0 to 15.0 ppm 2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm OFF OFF

50 ppb 100 ppb 50 ppb OFF

50 ppb 100 ppb 100 ppb OFF

TWA

Alarm

STEL

Alarm

Hydrogen Cyanide

Hydrogen Fluoride**

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0 to 9.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm 1.00 ppm 2.00 ppm

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Table 8: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Specifications

Target Gas Range Alarm 1 Alarm 2

Hydrogen Selenide**

Hydrogen Sulfide

Nitric Oxide 0 to 100 ppm 10 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide 0 to 15.0 ppm 1.0 ppm 3.0 ppm 3.0 ppm 5.0 ppm Ozone** 0 to 1.00 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.08 ppm 0.10 ppm Phosphine 0 to 1.00 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.30 ppm 1.00 ppm Silane 0 to 15.0 ppm 2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 5.0 ppm Sulfur Dioxide 0 to 10.0 ppm 1.0 ppm 2.0 ppm 2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm Sulfur Dioxide 0 to 15 ppm 1.0 ppm 2.0 ppm 2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm

ppb (parts per billion)

0 to 200 ppb

0 to 1.00 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.50 ppm 0.50 ppm

0 to 30.0 ppm 10 ppm 15 ppm 10 ppm 15 ppm

50 ppb 100 ppb 50 ppb 100 ppb

TWA

Alarm

STEL

Alarm

*Use the super toxic probe (parti cle filter removed) when monitoring for these gases. **Do not use a probe when monitoring for these gases. The probe will absorb the gas

sample.

Hose and Probe

Some super toxic gases require a super toxic probe with a plastic fitting instead of the standard hose with the metal fitting. This super toxic probe does not have a particle filter installed. Use a short tubing stub to connect the super toxic probe to the inlet of the Eagle. Other super toxic gases cannot be measured with a probe at all. In both cases, a 3 foot teflon hose is included with the instrument instead of the standard hose. See the above table for the gases that fall into either category.

Description

Non-standard toxic gas sensors are mounted in the front half of the instrument case. These sensors each include a dedicated amplifier with ZERO and SPAN controls. A bracket secures the sensor/ amplifier assembly to the instrument case. A flow adapter connected to the sensor allows the sample to flow through the non-standard toxic gas sensor. A seven-position connector plugs into the EC3 (channel 3) or EC4 (channel 4) socket on the analog PCB.

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CAUTION:Some Eagles equipped with non-standard toxic gas sensors

include a special plastic inlet fitting that requires a Teflon sample hose. The standard hose with metal fittings cannot be used with these Eagles. Using a standard sample hose for these applications will result in inaccurate gas readings for the toxic gases. Gases that require the plastic inlet fitting and Teflon sample hose include ozone, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, and chlorine dioxide.

Keeping Fresh Batteries in a Non-Standard Toxic Eagle

The non-standard toxic sensors require a bias voltage to be applied to them at all times, even when the Eagle is turned off, to maintain proper operation. This bias voltage is maintained even when the Eagle is turned off as long as the batteries in the Eagle have enough voltage to operate the Eagle (4.5 volts or greater). Once the batteries are drained to the point that they will not operate the Eagle, they will no longer provide a reliable bias voltage to the non-standard toxic sensors. When the Eagle indicates a dead battery alarm, change the batteries as soon as possible to maintain the bias voltage.

If the Eagle is stored for an extended period, check the battery v oltage periodically by turning on the Eagle and scrolling through Display Mode to the Battery Voltage screen. If the battery voltage is close to being considered dead, 4.5 volts, replace the batteries. A set of batteries with full capacity will maintain a bias voltage on nonstandard toxic sensors in a stored Eagle for at least 3 months. RKI Instruments Inc. recommends that you check the battery voltage on a stored Eagle that includes non-standard toxic sensors monthly to insure that the batteries are not dead.

WARNING: If the non-standard toxic sensors are allowed to be

without a bias voltage for an extended period, they will deteriorate and no longer operate properly. Be sure to keep fresh batt eries in the Eagle when it is not being us ed or if it is stored.

Calibrating Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors

Recommended calibration frequency for non-standard toxics sensors is 3 to 6 months. Use the Single Calibration method to calibrate nonstandard toxic gas sensors as described in the Calibration section of this manual with the following exception.

1. At the Single Calibration screen, press the SHIFT/▼ button to

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scroll down to the appropriate gas, then press the POWER/ENTER button.

2. Screw the regulator to the appropriate calibration cylinder.

3. Connect the tubing from the regulator to the Eagle’s probe. Allow 2 minutes for the reading to stabilize.

4. If necessary, use the AIR/▲ (increase) and SHIFT/▼ (decrease) buttons to adjust the reading to match the concentration listed on the calibration cylinder.

Go to the next section, “Adjusting the sensor potentiometers,” if you are unable to match the reading to the concentration of the cylinder.

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the span value. SINGLE CALIBRATION END displays, then the Single Calibration menu displays.

6. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.

7. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.

8. With the Single Calibration menu displayed, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to the last channel, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

9. Press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration menu.

10. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the NORMAL OPERATION menu option, then press the POWER/ ENTER button to return to the normal screen.

Adjusting the Sensor Controls

CAUTION:Only perform the following steps if you are unable to set the

▲

correct calibration reading with the AIR/

and SHIFT/▼

buttons.

1. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to set the reading to the middle of the range in which you can currently adjust the r eading. For example, if you can set the reading from a minimum of 1.0 ppm to a maximum of 3.0 ppm, set the display to 2.0 ppm.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Locate the sensor in the front half of the bottom case. The sensor with wires connected to EC3 on the analog PCB displays its

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reading on the third line of the screen. The sensor connected to EC4 on the analog PCB displays its reading on the fourth line of the screen.

4. Adjust the sensor’s SPAN control one turn and observe the display reading. Continue to adjust the SPAN control until the display reading matches the concentration of the calibration cylinder.

The SPAN control is located next to the sensor on the side closest to the front of the instrument.

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the span value. SINGLE CALIBRATION END displays, then the Single Calibration menu displays.

6. Place the top of the case in its original position, then secure it with the large screws you loosened in step 2.

7. Disconnect the tubing from the probe, then unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.

8. With the Single Calibration menu displayed, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to the last channel, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

9. Press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration menu.

10. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the NORMAL OPERATION menu option, then press the POWER/ ENTER button to return to the normal screen.

NOTE: If a non-standard toxics channel displays Zero Fail after the

Demand Zero procedure, adjust the ZERO control (next to SPAN) until the reading displays the smallest increment above 0.0. For example, 0.01 or 0.1. Repeat Demand Zero.

Replacing Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors

Replace the no n -st a ndard toxic gas sensor when:

• The toxic gas channel cannot be calibrated correctly.

• The toxic gas reading cannot be set to zero by the Demand Zero

command or zero potentiometer.

NOTE: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you return the Eagle

for replacement of the non-standard toxic gas sensor. The following procedure is provided to allow you to replace the sensor if necessary.

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1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn the power off.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. In the front half of the bottom case, locate the sensor you want to replace. The sensor with wires connected to EC3 on the analog PCB displays its reading on the third lin e of the screen. The sensor connected to EC4 on the analog PCB displays its reading on the fourth line of the screen.

4. Remove the two screws at the base of the bracket.

5. Lift the sensor assembly up enough to remove the flow adapter (two screws). The flow adapter is attached to the sensor.

CAUTION:Avoid pulling on sensor wires. Always unplug at the connector.

6. Disconnect the connector from the analog PCB. Note to which socket (EC3 or EC4) the connector is connected.

7. Remove the sensor assembly from the instrument case.

8. Remove the two screws that secure the sensor assembly to the bracket.

9. Remove the two screws that secure the sensor to the amplifier, then remove the sensor from the amplifier. Retain the amplifier for use with the replacement sensor.

10. Install the replacement sensor in reverse order.

NOTE: Allow up to 4 hours after you replace a non-standard toxic

gas sensor, or if charged batteries have not been installed for an extended period, for the channel to show a normal response, then calibrate the sensor.

Parts List

Table 9 lists part numbers for replacement parts and accessories of the Eagle’s non-standard toxic gas sensors.

Table 9: Parts List: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors

Part Number Description

06-1273RK Tubing, 1/4 in. x 1/8 in. PTFE (order by foot; 3 ft. standar d;

consult RKI Instruments , Inc., for lengths longer than 3 ft.)

81-0149RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 58-liter (5 ppm H

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Table 9: Parts List: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors

Part Number Description

81-0170RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 58-liter (5 ppm SO 81-0175RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 58-liter (10 ppm NH 81-0185RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 58-liter (0.5 ppm PH 81-0190RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 58-liter (2 ppm Cl

-in-nitrogen)

81-0195RK-02 Calibration cylinder, 58-liter (5 ppm HCl-in-nitrogen) ES-237-H2S Sensor, hydrogen sulfide (0 to 30.0 ppm range) ES-238-SO2 Sensor, sulphur dioxide (0 to 10 ppm range) ES-23A-NO Sensor, nitric oxide ES-23AH-ASH3 Sensor, arsine (0 to 1.00 ppm range) ES-23AHS-ASH3 Sensor, arsine (0 to 0.20 ppm range) ES-23AH-CL2 Sensor, chlorine (used for certain chlorine applications and for

chlorine dioxide) ES-23AH-H2S Sensor, hydrogen sulfide (0 to 1.00 ppm range) ES-23AH-NO2 Sensor, nitrogen dioxide ES-23AH-O3 Sensor, ozone (0 to 5.00 ppm range) ES-23AH-PH3 Sensor, phosphine ES-23AH-SIH4 Sensor, silane ES-23AY-B2H6 Sensor, diborane ES-23DH-HCN Sensor, hydrogen cyanide ES-23E-HBR Sensor, hydrogen bromide ES-23E-SO2 Sensor , sulfur dioxide (0 to 15 ppm range) ES-23R-NH3 Sensor, ammonia ES-23SD-H2SE Sensor, hydrogen selenide ES-K233-BR2 Sensor, bromine ES-K233-CL2 Sensor, chlorine (standard chlorine sensor) ES-K233-F2 Sensor, fluorine ES-K233-HCL Sensor, hydrogen chloride ES-K233-HF Sensor, hydrogen fluoride ES-K239C-O3 Sensor, ozone (0 to 1.00 ppm range)

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Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors

Appendix D describes the Eagle’s non-standard, infrared carbon dioxide (CO

calibrating and replacing CO

Specifications

Table 10 lists specifications for the carbon dioxide sensors. The alarm settings are user-adjustable (see “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33).

Range Alarm 1 Alarm 2 TWA Alarm S TEL Alarm

0 - 5000 ppm OFF OFF OFF OFF

0 - 10,000 ppm 5000 ppm OFF 5000 ppm OFF

0 - 5.00% CO2 0.50% CO2 3.00% CO2 0.50% CO2 3.00% CO2

0 - 20.0% OFF OFF OFF OFF

) sensors. It also offers additional information for

sensors.

Table 10: Carbon Dioxide Sensor Specifications

0 - 60.0% OFF OFF OFF OFF

Description

The Eagle uses an infrared sensor to detect carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide sensor includes a dedicated amplifier with ZERO and SPAN controls. A bracket secures the sensor/amplifier assembly to the instrument case. A four-position connector plugs into the EC3 (channel 3) or EC4 (channel 4) socket on the analog PCB.

A carbon dioxide scrubber is mounted to the exterior front of Eagles that are factory-shipped with carbon dioxide sen sors for the ranges 0 5,000 ppm, 0 - 10,000 ppm, and 0 - 5%.

NOTE: Eagles with a range of 0 - 20% and 0 - 60% CO

a scrubber since the normal background of CO negligible when compared to the full scale of these units.

do not include

in air is

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This scrubber is for use when setting the carbon dioxide senso r’s zero reading only. Two black vinyl caps cover either end of the carbon dioxide scrubber. To prolong the life of the scrubber, be sure the caps are installed while the scrubber is not in use or while it is being stored. Replace the scrubber when it turns from white to a violet color.

End Caps

CAUTION: Do not connect the probe to the scrubber during normal

operation or when setting the span reading during calibration.

Normal Operation of Carbon Dioxide Sensors

Carbon dioxide is a background gas in fresh air. Table 11 indicates typical gas readings for each of the Eagle’s carbon dioxide sensors.

Table 11: Carbon Dioxide Fresh Air Readings

Range

0 - 5000 ppm 400 ppm

0 - 10,000 ppm 400 ppm

0 - 5.00% 0.04%

0 - 20.0 & 0 - 60.0% 0.0%

Approximate

Fresh Air Reading

Demand Zero for Carbon Dioxide Sensors

When setting the zero reading, the carbon dioxide scrubber mounted to the front of the Eagle allows you to eliminate carbon dioxide normally found in fresh air.

NOTE: When performing a demand zero with a 0 - 20% or 0 - 60%

unit, the use of a scrubber is not required.

1. Remove the black caps from the ends of the carbon dioxide scrubber. Be sure to grab the scrubber by the Eagle fitting so that the fitting and tubing do not come off.

2. Connect the carbon dioxide scrubber directly to the Eagle’s inlet fitting.

3. Wait one minute for the fresh air sample to flow through the

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carbon dioxide scrubber, then press the AIR/▲ button to set the zero reading.

If the carbon dioxide sensor fails when you press the AIR/▲ button, use the zero control (marked F. ZERO) on the amplifier to adjust the reading to zero.

CAUTION:Do not adjust the coarse zero potentiometer (marked C.ZERO).

4. Remove the tubing from the carbon dioxide scrubber and probe.

5. Put the caps back on the scrubber.

Calibrating Carbon Dioxide Sensors

Recommended calibration frequency for carbon dioxide sensors is once every 3 months. Enter Calibration mode and calibrate carbon dioxide sensors as described in the Calibration section of this manual. Use the Auto Calibration method if a calibration cylinder is available that includes all target gases for your Eagle. Use the Single Calibration method if you are using a carbon dioxide calibration cylinder.

NOTE: If you are using the Auto Calibration method, go to the

Calibration Values screen, verify that the carbon dioxide value matches the concentration of carbon dioxide in the fourgas calibration cylinder, then proceed with step 2.

1. At the Single Calibration screen, press the SHIFT/▼ button to scroll down to the carbon dioxide channel, then press the POWER/ENTER button.

2. Screw the regulator to the appropriate calibration cylinder.

3. Connect the tubing from the regulator to the Eagle’s probe. Allow 1 minute for the reading to stabilize.

4. If necessary, use the AIR/▲ (increase) and SHIFT/▼ (decrease) buttons to adjust the carbon dioxide reading to match the concentration listed on the calibration cylinder.

Go to the next section, “Adjusting the sensor potentiometers,” if you are unable to match the reading to the concentration of the calibration cylinder.

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the span value. SINGLE CALIBRATION END displays, then the Single Calibration menu displays.

6. Disconnect the tubing from the probe, then unscrew the regulator from the cylinder.

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7. With the Single Calibration menu displayed, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to the last channel, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

8. Press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration menu.

9. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the NORMAL OPERATION menu option, then press the POWER/ ENTER button to return to the normal screen.

Adjusting the Sensor Controls

CAUTION:Only perform the following steps if you are unable to set the

▲

correct calibration reading with the AIR/

and SHIFT/▼

buttons.

1. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to set the reading to the middle of the range in which you can currently adjust the r eading. For example, if you can set the reading from a minimum of 1.00%

to a maximum of 3.00% CO2, set the display to 2.00% CO2.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Locate the carbon dioxide sensor in the front half of the bottom case. A sensor with wires connected to EC3 on the analog PCB displays its reading on the third line of the screen. A sensor connected to EC4 on the analog PCB displays its reading on the fourth line of the screen.

4. Adjust the carbon dioxide sensor’s SPAN control one turn and observe the display reading. Continue to adjust the SPAN control until the display reading matches the concentration of the calibration cylinder.

The SPAN control is located on the top edge of the amplifier and is the control closest to the front of the instrument. (The front of the instrument has the scrubber attached to it.)

5. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the span value. SINGLE CALIBRATION END displays, then the Single Calibration menu displays.

6. Place the top of the case in its original position, then secure it with the large screws you loosened in step 5.

7. Disconnect the tubing from the probe.

8. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.

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9. With the Single Calibration menu displayed, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to the last channel, then press the SHIFT/▼ button again. The ESCAPE message displays.

10. Press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the Calibration menu.

11. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt next to the NORMAL OPERATION menu option, then press the POWER/ENTER button to return to the normal screen.

Replacing Carbon Dioxide Sensors

Return the Eagle to RKI Instruments, Inc. for replacement of the carbon dioxide sensor when:

• The carbon dioxide channel cannot be calibrated correctly.

• The carbon dioxide reading cannot be set to zero by the Demand

Zero command or zero potentiometer.

Parts List

Table 12 lists part numbers for replacement parts and accessories of the Eagle’s carbon dioxide sensors.

Table 12: Parts List: Carbon Dioxide Sensors

Part Number Description

33-6010RK-01 Scrubber, carbon dioxide 81-0070RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 103-liter (2000 ppm CO

81-0071RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 103-liter (5000 ppm CO 81-0072RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 103-liter (2.5% CO 81-0073RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 103-liter (15% CO 81-1054RK Regulator, demand-flow type (for 58- and 103-liter calibration

cylinders)

)

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Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors

Appendix E describes the Eagle’s non-standard, infrared methane sensors. This appendix also offers additional information for calibrating and replacing the infrared methane sensors.

Target Gases

The infrared methane sensors are setup for and factory-calibrated to methane. This section lists other combustible gases known to r espond and to not respond to the infrared methane sensor. Consult RKI Instruments, Inc. for combustible gases not listed below.

The following combustible gases are also known to respond to the infrared methane sensors: ethane, hexane, IPA, isobutane, MEK, propane, toluene.

The following combustible gases are known to not respond or respond poorly to the infrared methane sensor: acetylene, hydrogen, styrene.

Specifications

Table 13 lists specifications for the infrared methane sensors. The alarm settings are user-adjustable (see “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33.)

Table 13: Infrared Methane Sensor Specifications

Range Increment Alarm 1 Alarm 2 TWA STEL

0 to 100.0% LEL CH 0 to 50,000 ppm

0 to100.0% Volume CH

Autoranging %LEL/%V olume 0 to 100% LEL 0 to 50,000 ppm 0 to 100.0% Volume

0.5% LEL 100 ppm

0.5% V olume 10.0% VOL 20.0% VOL N/A N/A

1% LEL 500 ppm

0.5% V olume

10.0% LEL 5,000 ppm

10% LEL

5,000 ppm

N/A

50.0% LEL

25,000 ppm

50% LEL

25,000 ppm

N/A

N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A

Description

The infrared methane sensor is mounted in the front half of the instrument case. The sensor is attached and wired to a dedicated amplifier , which includes ZERO and SPAN controls. A bracket secures the sensor/amplifier assembly to the instrument case.

Eagles with an infrared methane sensor that has a 0 to 100% LEL range do not include the standard catalytic combustible gas sensor. In

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these models, the infrared methane sensor is wired to the EC4 socket on the analog PCB and the gas reading is displayed in channel 1. This sensor is also capable of measuring in the PPM range.

Eagles with an infrared methane sensor that has a 0 to 100% Volume CH

range may also include the standard combustible gas sensor.

Table 14 lists the sensor configuration for Eagles that include this sensor. Not all channels may be active in your Eagle.

Table 14: Sensor Configuration for Infrared Methane Sensors

(0 to 100% Volume)

Channel Sensor Analog PCB Socket

1 Standard combustible gas (0 to 100% LEL) COMB 2 Infrared methane (0 to 100% Vol. CH

3 Oxygen CN2 4 Toxic gas or infrared carbon dioxide EC1, EC2, or EC3

) EC4

Calibrating Infrared Methane Sensors

Recommended calibration frequency for the infrared methane sensor is once every 3 months. Enter Calibration mode and calibrate the infrared methane sensor using the same procedure as the standard combustible gas sensor (see “Calibration” on page 42).

NOTE: The 0 to 100% Volume CH

sensor requires the use of a sample bag due to the type of calibration cylinder used. See Table 15 on page 71 for ordering information.

Adjusting the Sensor Controls

CAUTION:Only perform the following steps if you are unable to set the

correct calibration reading with the AIR/ buttons.

version of the infrared methane

▲

and SHIFT/▼

1. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to set the reading to the

middle of the range in which you can currently adjust the r eading. For example, if you can set the reading from a minimum of 10% LEL to a maximum of 40% LEL, set the display to 25% LEL.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Locate the infrared methane sensor in the front half of the bottom

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case. It is connected to the EC4 socket on the analog PCB.

4. Adjust the sensor’s SPAN control one turn and observe the display reading. Continue to adjust the SPAN control until the display reading matches the concentration of the calibration cylinder.

The SPAN control is on the top edge of the amplifier and is the control closest to the front of the instrument.

5. Place the top of the case in its original position, then secure it with the large screws you loosened in step 5.

6. Continue with the normal calibration procedure.

Replacing Infrared Methane Sensors

Return the Eagle to RKI Instruments, Inc. for replacement of the infrared methane sensor when:

• The infrared methane channel cannot be calibrated correctly.

• The infrared methane reading cannot be set to zer o by the Demand

Zero command.

Parts List

Table 15 lists part numbers for accessories needed to calibrate the Eagle’s infrared 100% volume methane sensor.

Table 15: Parts List: Infrared Me thane Sensors

Part Number Description

81-0015RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 34-liter (50% volume CH 81-1001RK Dispensing valve (for 34-liter calibration cylinders)

81-1126RK Calibration sample bag, t edlar (9 in. x 9 in.) 81-1127RK Calibration sample bag, tedlar (12 in. x 12 in.)

)

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Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model

The Eagle Tank Tester model is intended for checking tan ks or vessels that may contain residual hydrocarbon vapors or water or may have been purged of oxygen. You can also use this model as a standard Eagle gas monitor by connecting the standard hose and probe and updating the oxygen alarms to the default settings.

Description

The tank tester model has an additional socket on the front on the housing to accommodate connection of the float probe assembly. This model includes the following non-standard components.

Float Probe Assembly

The float probe assembly helps prevent liquid from being drawn into the Eagle. The float probe assembly is 12-feet long. A quick disconnect fitting at one end of the assembly connects to the Eagle’s inlet fitting. The same end of the probe also includes a short wire that terminates in a jack. This jack connects to the float pr obe s ocket that is adjacen t to the Eagle’s inlet fitting. The float probe switch at the opposite end of the 12-foot cable shuts off the pump if the probe begins to be submerged into a liquid.

To use the float probe assembly:

CAUTION:Drawing water, gasoline, or other liquids into the Eagle will

cause damage.

1. Attach the quick disconnect fitting to the Eagle’s standard inlet fitting.

2. Attach the jack to the socket that is adjacent to the inlet fitting.

3. Lower the probe into the tank or vessel. Lower the probe very slowly to allow the float switch to activate if necessary.

Dilution Fitting (1:1)

CAUTION:When measuring oxygen readings, remove the dilution fitting

or use your finger to seal the small dilution hole on the side of the dilution fitting.

The standard combustible gas sensor requires oxygen to operate. In environments where there is not enough oxygen to operate the combustible gas sensor, (for example a tank purged with an inerting gas), the 1:1 dilution fitting adds sufficient oxygen by blending

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ambient air with the incoming sample. The standard dilution fitting dilutes at a ratio of 1:1 (one part air to one part sample).

To attach the dilution fitting:

1. Attach the dilution fitting’s quick disconnect fitting to the Eagle’s inlet fitting.

2. Attach the hose to the opposite end of the dilution fitting.

NOTE: When using the dilution fitting, multiply the combustible gas

reading (LEL or PPM) by 2 to determine the actual combustible gas concentration. Always remove the dilution fitting or seal the dilution hole to measure for oxygen.

Alarms

The Eagle Tank Tester model has two alarms for oxygen. They are factory-set at 5.0% by volume (increasing) and 19.5% by volume (decreasing).

The increasing alarm is used to monitor a purged vessel to alert you to a rising oxygen condition. The decreasing alarm is generally used for confined space entry to warn you of dangerously low breathing levels.

ANY oxygen level is either above or below one of these alarm levels, so the Eagle Tank Tester version will go into alarm when first turned on. To silence the alarm, press the RESET button. The audible alarm silences, but the alarm lights continue to flash and the display screen continues to indicate an oxygen alarm. If one of the alarm levels is newly exceeded, the audible alarm sounds again.

To eliminate an oxygen alarm that is not being used:

Either the increasing or decreasing oxygen alarm can be turned off in Setup mode (see “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33). Turning off the alarm clears the alarm lights and display of an unnecessary al arm .

Calibration

Use a hexane calibrating source to calibrate the combustible gas LEL range. Use a 100% nitrogen calibrating source to set the zero reading for the oxygen channel. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using the Single Calibration method to calibrate the Eagle Tank Tester model. See “Calibration” on page 42.

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Parts List

Table 16 lists part numbers for replacement parts and accessories of the Eagle’s Tank Tester model.

Table 16: Parts List: Eagle Tank Tester Model

Part Number Description

80-0405RK Dilution fitting (1:1) 80-0802RK Float probe (12-foot)

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Appendix G: Five -Gas and Six-Gas Models

Overview

The standard Eagle gas monitor includes one to four channels and displays gas readings for all channels simultaneously. Some Eagle models include five or six channels; however, the Eagle is only capable of displaying gas readings for four of the channels at any one time.

Five- and six-gas Eagle models include up to four sensors in the standard sensor block. The additional sensor(s) are mounted in the front half of the instrument case and are wired to sockets EC3 (channel 5) and EC4 (channel 6) on the analog PCB.

NOTE: The data logging accessory is not available for the Eagle’s

five- and six-gas models. This is also true for five- and six-g as models with four or less active channels.

Displaying Additional Channels

The normal screen displays a cursor (>) at the far left to indicate that additional channels can be displayed.

• A cursor to the left of the last channel displayed indicates that

additional channels are available after the currently displayed channels. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to display the remaining channels.

EOLL% V P PPPMM

H CO

0.9

0.0 0

• A cursor to the left of the first channel displayed indicates that additional channels are available before the currently displayed channels. Press the AIR/▲ button to display the remaining channels.

H CO

0.9

0.0 0

EOLL% V P PPPMM

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• Cursors to the left of the first and last channels displayed indicate that additional channels are available before and after the currently displayed channels. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the remaining channels.

H CO

0.9

0.0 0

EOLL% V P PPPMM

Alarms

If the Eagle recognizes an alarm condition for a non-displayed channel, the cursor flashes and the standard audible and visual alarms initiate.

• If the alarm occurs for a channel before the top displayed channel,

the cursor in the first line flashes. Press the AIR/▲ button to display the channel in alarm.

• If the alarm occurs for a channel after the bottom displayed

channel, the cursor in the last line flashes. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to display the channel in alarm.

Calibration, Display, and Setup Modes

For screens in these modes that display all active channels, a cursor displays:

• in the top line if channels are available befor e the top line. Pr ess the

AIR/▲ button to display the additional channel(s).

• in the bottom line if channels are available after the bottom line.

Press the SHIFT/▼ button to display the additional channel(s).

• in the top and bottom lines if channels are available before the top

line and after the bottom line. Press the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the additional channels.

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Appendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester Model

This Eagle Transformer Gas Tester Model is specially set up for electrical transformer gas testing. Large electrical transformers are filled with oil which surrounds the transformer coils, and they have an inert gas head space above the oil. When a transformer begins to fail, electrical arcing between the conductors of the coils can cause flammable gases to form in the head space. By testing the head space for these gases, and recording trends of the r eadings, an early warning of transformer failure can be determined, and the transformer can be removed from service before it explodes.

Description

This combustible sensor, which is a catalytic combustion type, is calibrated to and the instrument is setup for hydrogen with a range of 0 - 5.00% volume. Since the headspace being tested is filled with nitrogen, there is not oxygen in the test sample. The catalytic sensor requires oxygen in order to operate, so the instrument is supplied with a snap-on dilution fitting with a dilution ratio of 1:1 (one part air to one part sample). This fitting blends the sample with ambient air before entering the instrument, which provides sufficient oxygen for the sensor to work. The instrument is also supplied with a sample bag.

Operation

1. Turn the instrument on and allow it to warm up.

2. Attach the dilution fitting directly to the front of the instrument, and the plastic probe to the dilution fitting.

3. Press the “AIR” button in fresh air to zero the instrument.

4. Connect the deflated sample bag to the sample valve on the transformer, and open the valve slightly to fill the sample bag. Close off the sample bag and remove it from the transformer valve.

5. Attach the sample bag to the EAGLE probe, and open the sample bag.

The sample will now be drawn into the instrument. After about 45 seconds note and record the display reading. Compare this reading to historical data to determine the condition of the transformer.

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NOTE: The Eagle can be calibrated either with or without the dilution

fitting in place. If calibrated without the dilution fitting in place, then display readings must be doubled to determine the actual gas concentration. If calibrated with the dilution fitting in place, then the sample bag must be used during calibration, and the display readings will be the actual gas concentrations.

CAUTION:If the dilution fitting is in place for calibration, do not use a

demand flow regulator. Use a sample bag. The use of a demand flow regulator with a dilution fitting when calibrating will result in an inaccurate calibration.

Alarms

All the gas alarms on the Transformer Gas Tester are set to OFF.

Part List

Table 17: Parts List: Eagle Tank Tester Model

Part Number Description

80-0405RK Dilution fitting (1:1) 81-1126RK Sample bag, 9” x 9”, tedlar

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Appendix I: Installing the Data Logger Board

Appendix H describes the procedure to install the Eagle’s data logger board. The data logging feature is an optional accessory.

NOTE: Although the data logger board may be installed in the field,

RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that you return the Eagle to the factory for data logger board installation.

1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn the power off.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Unplug the ribbon cable from the main circuit board in the top case.

4. Remove the two screws, flat washers, and lock washers that hold the main circuit board in the top case.

5. Slowly pull the main circuit board from the top case far enough to allow room to install the Data Logger board. Avoid pulling so far that you disconnect any of the four cables on the main circuit board.

6. Plug the Data Logger board into the main circuit board at CN1A, CN1B, CN1C, and CN1D.

7. Reassemble the main circuit board to the top case with the screws and lock washers removed in step 4.

8. Plug in the ribbon cable.

9. Reassemble and secure the top case to the bottom case.

10. Start the Eagle and program the Data Logger functions as described in “Setup Mode” on page 24.

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Appendix J: Infrared Hydrocarbon Sensor

Appendix J describes the Eagle’s non-standard, infrared hydrocarbon (HC) sensor. This appendix also offers additional information for calibrating and replacing the infrared HC sensor.

Target Gases

The infrared HC sensor is a general hydrocarbon sensor and is factory-calibrated to isobutane.

Specifications

Table 18 lists specifications for the infrared HC sensor. The alarm settings are user-adjustable (see “Updating the Alarm Point Settings” on page 33.)

Table 18: Infrared HC Sensor Specifications

Range Increment Alarm 1 Alarm 2 TWA STEL

0 to 100% LEL HC 0 to 18,000 PPM

0 to 30.0% Volume HC 0.5% Volume N/A N/A N/A N/A

1% LEL 200 ppm

10% LEL

1,800 ppm

50% LEL

9,000 ppm

N/A N/A

Description

The infrared HC sensor is mounted in the front half of the instrument case. The sensor is attached and wired to a dedicated amplifier , which includes ZERO and SPAN controls. A bracket secures the sensor/ amplifier assembly to the instrument case.

The infrared HC sensor is wired to the EC4 socket on the analog PCB and the gas reading is displayed in channel 1. The HC channel can also be displayed in PPM by using the LEL/PPM button.

Eagles with an infrared HC sensor do not include the standard catalytic combustible gas sensor. Table 19 lists the sensor configuration for Eagles that include this sensor . Not all channe ls may be active in your Eagle.

Table 19: Sensor Configuration for Eagles with Infrared HC Sensors

Channel Sensor Analog PCB Socket

1 Infrared HC EC4 2 Oxygen CN2 3 Toxic gas or infrared carbon dioxide EC1, EC2, or EC3

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Table 19: Sensor Configuration for Eagles with Infrared HC Sensors

Channel Sensor Analog PCB Socket

4 Toxic gas or infrared carbon dioxide EC1, EC2, or EC3

Calibrating the Infrared HC Sensor

Recommended calibration frequency for the infrared HC sensor is once every 3 months. Enter Calibration mode and calibrate the infrared HC sensor using the same procedure as the standard combustible gas sensor (see “Calibration” on page 42). Be sure to use 50% LEL isobutane to calibrate the infrared HC sensor, not methane. If calibrating only an infrared HC channel, use a 50% LEL isobutane cylinder and the single calibration method. If calibrating multiple channels that include infrared HC, oxygen, CO, or H

mix calibration cylinder with isobutane and the auto calibration method. If calibrating other channel types, use an appropriate calibration cylinder and the single calibration method.

Adjusting the Sensor Controls

S, use a 4-gas

CAUTION:Only perform the following steps if you are unable to set the

▲

correct calibration reading with the AIR/

and SHIFT/▼

buttons.

1. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to set the reading to the middle of the range in which you can currently adjust the r eading. For example, if you can set the reading from a minimum of 10% LEL to a maximum of 40% LEL, set the display to 25% LEL.

2. Unscrew the two lar g e scr ews on the top of the case, then car efully lift the top of the case and lay it aside.

3. Locate the infrared HC sensor in the front half of the bottom case. It is connected to the EC4 socket on the analog PCB.

4. Adjust the sensor’s SPAN control one turn and observe the display reading. Continue to adjust the SPAN control until the display reading matches the concentration of the calibration cylinder.

The SPAN control is on the top edge of the amplifier and is the control closest to the front of the instrument.

5. Place the top of the case in its original position, then secure it with the large screws you loosened in step 5.

6. Continue with the normal calibration procedure.

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Replacing the Infrared HC Sensor

Return the Eagle to RKI Instruments, Inc. for replacement of the infrared HC sensor when:

• The infrared HC channel cannot be calibrated correctly.

• The infrared HC r eading cannot be s et to zer o by the Demand Ze r o

command.

Parts List

Table 20 lists part numbers for replacement parts and accessories of the Eagle’s infrared HC sensor.

Table 20: Parts List: Infrared HC Sensors

Part Number Description

06-1248RK-03 Tubing, 3/16 x 5/16, polyurethane, 3 foot length, for calibration kit 81-0018RK Calibration cylinder, 50% LEL isobutane in air, 17 liter steel 81-0018RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50% LEL isobutane in air, 34 liter steel 81-0018RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 50% LEL isobutane in air, 103 liter steel 81-1001RK Dispensing valve (for 34-liter calibration cylinders) 81-1050RK Regulator with gauge and knob, 0.5 LPM, for 17 liter and 34 liter

steel calibration cylinders

81-1051RK Regulator with gauge and knob, 0.5 LPM, for 34AL/58/103 liter

calibration cylinders

81-0158RK-02 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL isobutane/12% O

CO/25 ppm H

81-0158RK-04 Four-gas calibration cylinder, 50% LEL isobutane/12% O

CO/25 ppm H

81-1126RK Calibration sample bag, t edlar (9 in. x 9 in.) 81-1127RK Calibration sample bag, tedlar (12 in. x 12 in.)

S, 58 liter aluminum

S, 34 liter aluminum

/50 ppm

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