RKI Instruments SM-2003U User Manual

Operator’s Manual

SM-2001U & SM-2003U Single

Module Calibration Stations

Part Number: 71-0130RK

Revision: B

Released: 6/17/10

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Absorbent cartridges Batteries
Pump diaphragms and

Filter elements

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rough handling, or repairs procedures not in accordance with the
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replacement of parts or our complete goods.

2 • Warranty

Table of Contents

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the SM-2001U & SM02003U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Panel, Status LEDs, and USB Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SM-2001U Instrument Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SM-2003U Instrument Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 3: Hardware Setup and Software Inst allation . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hardware Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installing the Single Module Data Viewer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 4: Using the SM-2001 & SM02003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bump Testing Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Calibrating Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bump Testing & Calibrating a GX-2003 with 100% Vol. Methane . . 28

Charging an Instrument in a Calibration Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Calibration and Bump Test Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 5: Single Module Data Viewer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Launching the Single Module Data Viewer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Single Module Data Viewer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before using the

SM-2001U or the SM-2003U. Also read and
understand the operator’s manual for the
instrument you will use, the GX-2001 or GX-2003,
with you calibration station.

4 • Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

This chapter briefly describes the SM-2001U and SM-2003U Single
Module Calibration Stations and the Single Module Data View Software.
This chapter also describes the SM-2001U & SM-2003U Single Module
Calibration Stations Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the
end of this chapter lists the specifications for the calibration stations.

About the SM-2001U & SM-2003U

The SM-2001U and SM-2003U single module calibration stations are
advanced reliable systems that provide charging, calibration, bump
testing, and calibration and bump test records for the GX-2001 and GX­2003 gas detectors. They are designed to save the records to a USB
flash drive. The Single Module Data Viewer Software can then be used
with a Windows-based personal computer to retrieve calibration and
bump test data files from the USB flash drive or from the computer’s hard
drive if the files have been transferred to the hard drive from the flash
drive.

The purpose of this manual is to explain how to set up and use the SM­2001U and SM-2003U and the Single Module Data Vie wer Software. You
will learn how to:

• install and launch the software

• install the hardware

• perform a bump test

• perform a calibration

• save calibration and bump test records to a USB flash drive

• view, print, and export calibration and bump test reco rds

• use the SM-2001U and SM-2003U to charge an instrument

Overview • 5

CAUTION: The GX-2001 and GX-2003 detect oxygen

deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen,
combustible gases, carbon monoxide, and
hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be dangerous or
life threatening. When using the GX-2001 and GX­2003, you must follow the instructions and
warnings in the Operator’s Manual for each
instrument to assure proper and safe operation of
the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury.

CAUTION: The operator of this instrument is advised that if t he

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

System Requirements

To use the Single Module Data Viewer Sof tware, you r personal computer
must meet the following requirements:

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

• Processor: IBM
equivalent minimum

• Memory: 32 MB RAM minimum

• Hard Disk Space: 32 MB minimum

• CD-ROM Drive

• Available USB port

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compatible PC running Pentium® 2 processor or

6 • System Requirements

Specifications

Table 1: SM-2001U & SM-2003U Specifications

Input Power 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA

NOTE: The power cable supplied with the

SM-2001U and SM-2003U as stan­dard is for 115 V AC power.

Environmental Conditions • For Indoor Use Only

• -10° C to 40° C, below 80% Relative
Humidity, Non-Condensing

Applicable Instruments • SM-2001U: GX-2001

• SM-2003U: GX-2003

Memory Capacity 64 KB
Maximum Record Size 256 bytes
Maximum Number of

200

Records Saved
Number of Calibration

One cylinder per bump test or calibration

Gas Cylinders
Standard Accessories • AC Power Cord

• USB Flash Drive

• Single Module Data Viewer Software

• Inlet Air Filter

• Instruction Manual

Specifications • 7

About this Manual

The SM-2001U & SM-2003U Single Module Calibration Stations
Operator’s Manual uses the following conventions for notes, cautions,

and warnings.

NOTE: Describes additional or critical information.

CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment.

WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in

injury or death.

8 • About this Manual

Chapter 2: Description

Overview

This section describes the SM-2001U and SM-2003U single module
calibration stations. They are designed to be used on a table top and
consist of the back panel, control panel, status LEDs, USB port, and
instrument connections.

Back Panel

The back panels of both types of calibration stations are identical. The
back panel is shown in Figur e 1 below. It includes the power switch, fuse,
power cord plug, sample fittings, and air filter.

CAL. GAS Fitting

AIR Fitting

AC Power Cord Plug

Fuse

Power Switch

2A

l

O

Exhaust Fittings

Figure 1: SM-2001U & SM-2003U back panel

Power Switch

The power switch is a rocker switch lo cated in t he lower left corner of the
back panel. The calibration station is on when the upper half of the
switch, the “1” position”, is pressed in, and off when the lower half of the
switch, the “0” position, is pressed in.

Overview • 9

Fuse & Power Cord Plug

A fuse holder is located to the right of the power switch. The fuse holder
consists of a panel mounting socket and a quarter turn fuse holder. The
fuse is a 2 amp, 5 mm x 20 mm fuse. A recessed 3-pin plug for the 115
VAC power cord is located to the right of the fuse holder.

NOTE: Although the SM-2001U and SM-2003U can operate

from 100 VAC - 240 VAC, the power cord supplied with
the calibration stations is a 115 VAC power cord. If you
wish to power a calibration station from 220 VAC, you
will need to provide an appropriate plug-in power cord.

Gas Sample Fittings/Air filter/Exhaust Tube

Four sample fittings are located on the back of each calibra tion station.
The AIR fitting is in upper left corner and draws air into the station. A
particle filter with a short length of tubing is supplied with each calibration
station for installation to the AIR fitting to keep particu l ate contamination
out of the calibration station. The CAL. GAS fitting is next to the AIR
fitting and is used to connect the st ation to a calibration gas cylinder . Both
the AIR and CAL. GAS fittings accept 3/16” ID tubing.

NOTE: The SM-2001U and SM-2003U are originally shipped

with a cylindrical air filter. If a replacement filter is
needed, the 33-0165RK disk filter is recommended.

A two port exhaust fitting is located in the upper right corner of the back
panel. It allows routing of the exhausted calibration gas to a convenient
exhaust location. The bottom port is plugged with a push-on plug th at is
supplied with the calibration station and the top port is used for tubing
connection. This port accepts 5/16” ID tubing. A 10 foot long 5/16” ID
tube is included with the calibration st ation for routing of the exhaust.

Even though the exhaust gas can be routed to an area to be safely
dispersed, the docking station should still be installed in a well ventilated
area.

10 • Back Panel

Control Panel, Status LEDs & USB Port

The control panel and status LEDs are the same for both types of
calibration stations. The control panel is used to setup and operate the
calibration stations. It is located at the front of the calibration stations. It
includes the MODE rotary switch, control buttons, and the control button
LEDs. The CAL. and CHARGE status LEDs are located on the top front
of the calibration stations.

CAL.

Status

LED

CAL. CHARGE

CHARGE
Status
LED

Control

Mode

LEDs

Switch

MODE

0

9

8
7

6

5

1

2
3

4

BUMP CAL. VOL. COPY

OFF

CLEAR

Control
Buttons

Figure 2: Control Panel & Status LEDs

MODE Rotary Switch

The MODE rotary switch is located on the left end of the control panel. It
is a 10 position rotary switch whose positions are labelled 0 -9. Each
position defines the value of various bump test parameters. See “Setting
the MODE Switch” on page 18 for a complete description of the
parameters and settings.

Control Panel, Status LEDs & USB Port • 11

Control Buttons & LEDs

Four control buttons are located to the right of the MODE switch. From
left to right they are BUMP, CAL., VOL., and COPY. Above each button is
a control button LED that indicates the status of the function controll ed by
the button.

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Table 2: Control Button Functions

Control

Control Button Function(s)

Button

BUMP • Initiates a bump test

• Cancels a bump test

• Turns instrument off (when
used with VOL. button

CAL. • Initiates a calibration

• Cancels a calibration

• Clears data from station
memory (when used with
COPY button)

VOL. • Functional only in the SM-

2003U

• Toggles bump test and
calibration functions between
%volume methane only and
all other active channels

Control Button LED

Function(s)

Indicates status of a
bump test in progress

Indicates status of a
calibration in progress

Indicates whether %volume
only operation is activated

• Turns off instrument (when
used with BUMP button)

COPY • Copies data to USB flash

drive.

• Clears data from station
memory (when used with CAL
button)

12 • Control Panel, Status LEDs & USB Port

• Indicates amount of
calibration station memory
used

• Indicates status of copying
function

• Indicates the result of a
copy operation

Status LEDs

Two status LEDs are located on the top front of the calibration stations.
The CAL. status LED is on the left side of the station and indicates the
status and result of a bump test or calibration. The CHARGE status LED
is on the right side of the station and functio ns as a pi lot LED, a system
failure LED, and a charge indication LED.

USB Port

A USB port is located on the fro nt right of the calibr ation statio n below the
COPY button. The port can be used to save calibration and bump test
data to a USB flash drive.

NOTE: The SM-2001U & SM2003U do not support connection

of a computer to the USB port, only a USB flash drive.

SM-2001U Instrument Connections

The GX-2001 fits into the SM-2001U as shown in Figure 3 below. The
calibration station includes a sn ap-on sample adapter for the GX-2001.
The exhaust port of the adapter is connected to a port on the front left of
the module by a short tube and the adapter’s inlet port is connected to a
port on the top rear of the module by a coiled tube. The sample adapter
snaps onto the sensor side of the GX-2001 before the GX-2001 is
installed into the calibration stat ion.

NOTE: The SM-2001U is shipped with the sample adapter

disassembled from the calibration station. See “Parts
Assembly” on page 16 for installation instructions.

SM-2001U Instrument Connections • 1 3

O2

Flow

HC

CO

H2S

SM-2001U

MODE

OFF

COPYBUMP CAL.

VOL.

CLEAR

RKI

GX-2001

MODE DISP AIR

POWER

SM-2001U

MODE

BUMP CAL. OPY

2

O

O2

Flow

HC

HC

CO

CO

H2S

H2S

OFF

VOL.

CLEAR

Figure 3: SM-2001U Instrument Connections

SM-2003U Instrument Connections

The GX-2003 fits into the SM-2003U as shown in Figure 4 below. A
coiled black tube with a plastic push-on fitting resides in a recess in the
left rear cor ner of the top of the module. The coiled tube ro utes gas to the
GX-2003 and extends to connect to the GX-2003’s inlet fitting. A straight
green tube comes out of the top of the module to the right of the coiled
tube and also has a plastic push-on fitting on its end. The fitting on this
tube is pushed onto the GX-2003 exhaust fitting and routes gas away
from the GX-2003.

14 • SM-2003U Instrument Connections