RKI Instruments Eagle 1 User Manual

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.

Eagle Instruction Manual

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

Eagle Instruction Manual

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.

17 1

130

998

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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1.48 0.77

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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