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www.rkiinstruments.com SDM-2009 Docking StationPC Controlled ConfigurationOperator’s ManualPart Number: 71-0262RKRevision: CReleased: 8/12/13

5 • DescriptionDescriptionThis section describes the SDM-2009 docking station. It is designed to be used on a table top and consists of the AC adapto

95 • Instrument Function MenuSensor Tab. For further explanation of each tab, see the next section.To exit the Instrument Information Window and retu

Instrument Function Menu • 96Parameter TabThe Parameter Tab is selected when the Edit function is opened. This tab allows you to view and change vari

97 • Instrument Function MenuNOTE: The following parameters are instrument parameters, not PC Controller Program parameters, and with the exception o

Instrument Function Menu • 98• User ID: To change the user ID, place the cursor in the User ID field and enter the desired user ID.• Cal Interval (Da

99 • Instrument Function MenuOption 1 Sub TabThe adjustable instrument parameters in the Option 1 Tab are:• OXY Alarm Pattern: The oxygen alarms can

Instrument Function Menu • 100• Cal Reminder: With Cal Reminder selected (factory setting), the instrument will give an indication at start up if it

101 • Instrument Function MenuOption 2 Sub Tab• Bump Test Function: The Bump Test Function setting is used to turn the bump test function on or off.

Instrument Function Menu • 102Bump Test Past Due Act is set to Confirm to Bump Test (factory setting), the instrument will sound an alarm and the use

103 • Instrument Function MenuSensor TabThe Sensor Tab displays the alarm settings and auto calibration values for all installed sensors. It also sho

Instrument Function Menu • 104Download FunctionThis function can be activated by either right clicking an instrument and selecting Download(D) when t

Description • 6USB CableA Type A to Type B USB cable is provided with the docking station. It is used to connect the USB port on the back of the SDM-

105 • Config WindowConfig WindowTo enter the Configuration Window, click the Config button. The program will prompt you for a password. The default p

Config Window • 106 3. A window will appear telling you to restart the PC Controller Program. Click OK. 4. Click OK in the Database Tab. 5. Click the

107 • Config WindowPassword TabThe password Tab allows you to change the Configuration Window password to something other than the factory set ABCDE.

Spare Parts List • 108 2. To cancel any changes you have made at any time, click Cancel in the main Password Tab. The program will tell you that chan

109 • Spare Parts List81-0018RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane in air, 34 liter steel81-0018RK-03 Calibration cylinder, 50 %LEL isobutane

7 • DescriptionA check valve is included with the SDM-2009. It is intended for use on the exhaust fitting when manifolding multiple docking stations

Description • 8Instrument CradleThe instrument cradle is a recessed area on the top of the SM-2009 that is designed to accept the GX-2009. Insert the

9 • DescriptionBack PanelThe back panel includes the power jack, sample fittings, and a USB PC connector. Power JackThe power jack is located in the

Description • 10Control PanelThe control panel is used to setup and operate the docking station in the Standalone configuration. It is located at the

11 • USB Hub Requirements for Multiple Station SystemsFront PanelA type A USB port is located on the front of the docking station. This port can be u

Hardware Setup • 12Hardware SetupThis section describes how to assemble the hardware that came with the SDM-2009, assemble a manifold, and connect ca

13 • Hardware SetupSDM-2009 on the exhaust fitting of each SDM-2009. Route the tube to an area where the exhaust can be safely dispersed, such as an

Hardware Setup • 14 6. Use one of the provided 10 foot lengths of tubing and connect it to the T-fitting on the last SDM-2009. The maximum recommende

WarrantyWarrantyRKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and performance f

15 • Hardware SetupGAS TubingReference Figure 13 for the instructions below. 1. Cut a 3-4” piece of 3/16 inch tubing for each GAS fitting on every SD

Hardware Setup • 16 Unit 1Unit 10Unit 2Unit 9GAS1Unit 6Unit 5AIRGAS1GAS1GAS1AIRGAS1AIR AIRGAS1GAS1AIR AIRAIRGAS1GAS1AIRAIRGAS1AIRUnit 7Unit 4Unit 8U

17 • Hardware SetupConnecting Calibration Gas The GAS fitting on the back of the docking station is designed to be used with a calibration gas cylind

EAGLE 2 and GX Type Instrument Connection • 18EAGLE 2 and GX Type Instrument ConnectionThere are 2 different versions of the Docking Station PC Contr

19 • Installing the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Software 9. Review the installation settings. If they are OK, click Install and the installa

Installing the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Software • 20 13. If this is the first time you are installing a PC Controller Program, a window

21 • Installing the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Software 17. Turn on a docking station by pressing and holding the POWER button for at least

Installing the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Software • 22 20. The wizard will search for the driver files. Figure 17: Searching 21. Once the

23 • Launching the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller ProgramLaunching the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program 1. Click Start on the Windo

Overview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program • 24Overview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller ProgramThis section provides a

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25 • Overview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller ProgramMain Program WindowThe main program window is where the current status of the progra

Setting Up the PC Controller Program • 26instruments that are in the database. The SDM-2009s are identified by a number. The instruments are identifi

27 • Setting Up the PC Controller ProgramPC Controller Program” on page 23.NOTE: It is not necessary to turn on the SDM-2009 docking stations if you

Setting Up the PC Controller Program • 28 5. Select the Instrument Information options.• Change ParameterIf Change Parameter is selected (factory set

29 • Setting Up the PC Controller Programprogram will reset the numbers it has assigned to specific docking stations and reassign them as you turn SD

Setting Up the PC Controller Program • 30successfully connects to the program and its instrument parameters are retrieved by the program. When you se

31 • Setting Up the PC Controller Programof the calibration gas concentration. For example, if the tolerance is set to 50%, and the %LEL calibration

Setting Up the PC Controller Program • 32 3. The Parameter Tab of the Configuration Window will be displayed. Figure 22: Config Window Parameter Tab

33 • Setting Up the PC Controller Programorder on the Main Program Window, but the stations which are off will not be shown. 13. If you need to reord

Setting Up the PC Controller Program • 34Selecting a Cylinder from the Predefined ListThe Cylinders Window comes with several predefined cylinders th

Table of ContentsOverview of the SDM-GX Docking Station PC Controller Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24PC Controller Program Functions . . . . . .

35 • Setting Up the PC Controller ProgramCancel in the Cylinders Window. A window will appear notifying you that changes will not be saved. To contin

Connecting Instruments to the PC Controller Program • 36 3. Type in the name of your new cylinder (ie. gas name and concentration). 4. Click in the P

37 • Connecting Instruments to the PC Controller Program 3. Install a GX-2009 in the instrument cradle. NOTE: If the GX-2009 is left in the SDM-2009

Connecting Instruments to the PC Controller Program • 38exceptions below in step 8). If a successful connection between the instrument and the SDM-20

39 • Connecting Instruments to the PC Controller Programparameters. The BUMP T and CAL S LEDs will flash amber while the data is being downloaded. On

Connecting Instruments to the PC Controller Program • 40Icon View vs. Details ViewInstruments that are currently connected or have been previously co

41 • Connecting Instruments to the PC Controller ProgramPrinting and Exporting an Instrument List from the Main Program WindowYou can print, save, or

Automatic Bump Testing and Calibration • 42To print the instrument list, click OK.To cancel the print job, click Cancel.To save the instrument list a

43 • Bump Testing a GX-2009To automatically bump test or calibrate an instrument or instruments: 1. Be sure that Auto Bump Test or Auto Calibration a

Bump Testing a GX-2009 • 44 4. Select the instrument or instruments you wish to bump test and click on them to highlight them as shown below. To sele

Table of ContentsDeleting Data in the Logs Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Instrument Function Menu .

45 • Bump Testing a GX-2009 7. You will be asked to confirm which GX-2009 channels will use GAS 1 for the bump test. The gas concentration shown next

Bump Testing a GX-2009 • 46 8. You will then be asked to confirm the auto calibration values and the instruments that the calibration cylinder will b

47 • Bump Testing a GX-2009 10. The pump(s) will start and the program will indicate that air is flowing. The AIR indicator on the program screen wil

Bump Testing a GX-2009 • 48 11. After air is applied, and if all the channels passed the zero adjustment, calibration gas will be applied. The GAS 1

49 • Bump Testing a GX-2009 12. After calibration gas is applied, the docking station will purge with fresh air for 45 seconds. Figure 35: Fresh Air

Bump Testing a GX-2009 • 50 13. After the fresh air purge is complete, • If the bump test passes, the following window will open indicating that. The

51 • Bump Testing a GX-2009• If the bump test fails and the Force Calibration box was not selected, the following window will open indicating which c

Bump Testing a GX-2009 • 52• If the bump test fails and the Force Calibration box was selected, the SDM-2009 automatically performs a calibration imm

53 • Bump Testing a GX-2009• If at any point during the bump test the flow rate to the instrument becomes too low, the PC Controller Program will abo

Calibrating a GX-2009 • 54Calibrating a GX-2009The following instructions illustrate a calibration on a 4-gas instrument. If your instrument has less

1 • IntroductionIntroductionThis section briefly describes the SDM-2009 Docking Station, the Single Module Data Viewer Program, and the SDM-GX Dockin

55 • Calibrating a GX-2009 4. Select the instrument or instruments you wish to calibrate and click on them to highlight them as shown below. To selec

Calibrating a GX-2009 • 56 6. You will be asked to confirm which GX-2009 channels will use GAS 1 for the calibration. The gas concentration shown nex

57 • Calibrating a GX-2009 7. You will then be asked to confirm the auto calibration values and the instruments that the calibration cylinder will be

Calibrating a GX-2009 • 58 9. The pump(s) will start and the program will indicate that air is flowing. The CAL S LED will begin to flash amber. Air

59 • Calibrating a GX-2009 10. After air is applied, and if all the channels passed the zero adjustment, calibration gas will be applied. The GAS 1 i

Calibrating a GX-2009 • 60 11. After calibration gas is applied, the docking station will purge with fresh air for 45 seconds. Figure 45: Fresh Air

61 • Calibrating a GX-2009 12. After the fresh air purge is complete,• If the calibration passes, the following window will open indicating that. The

Calibrating a GX-2009 • 62• If the calibration fails, the following window will open indicating which channels failed to calibrate. The CAL S LED on

63 • Calibrating a GX-2009• If at any point during the calibration the flow rate to the instrument becomes too low, the PC Controller will abort the

Troubleshooting • 64TroubleshootingNOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes SDM-2009 problems only. See the GX-2009 Operator’s Manual for problems

System Requirements • 2CAUTION: The GX-2009 detects oxygen deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen, combustible gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen

65 • Charging an Instrument in an SDM-2009Charging an Instrument in an SDM-2009The SDM-2009 can be used to charge the rechargeable batteries in a GX-

Charging an Instrument in an SDM-2009 • 66Testing a GX-2009” on page 43, “Calibrating a GX-2009” on page 54. 2. After the bump test or calibration ha

67 • Logs Window 6. If the batteries are fully charged, then the blinking amber LED will turn solid green in a few minutes.If the batteries are drain

Logs Window • 68The lower left frame contains three selection boxes for organizing data. When viewing the data, it can be organized in two ways: 1. B

69 • Logs Window Figure 50: Logs Window in Base View Format, TypeTo view data in the Type Base View Format:a. Select Type in the Base view box.b. Cli

Logs Window • 70If any of these boxes are selected, the Base view box disappears. Click the selection box or boxes in the lower left frame to organiz

71 • Logs Windowand have data for the same year/month, they will be distinguished by their different Station ID or User ID. When viewing data by Stat

Logs Window • 72 3. Click the year/month folder you wish to view. All alarm trend data files for that instrument in that particular year/month will a

73 • Logs Window 4. Click a file to see the instrument information, gas readings at the time of the event, and the alarm setpoints in the lower right

Logs Window • 74 5. To view the alarm trend data, double click the desired file. Figure 54: Alarm Trend DataEach data point will be displayed in the

3 • SpecificationsSpecificationsTable 1: SDM-2009 SpecificationsInput Power 12 VDCNOTE: AC Adapter with 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6A input and 12 VD

75 • Logs Window 7. In the graph part of the screen,• You can choose which gas(es) you want to graph by selecting or deselecting the boxes next to ea

Logs Window • 76If List is selected, the file type is “.csv” (comma-separated values). If Graph is selected, the file type is “.bmp” (Windows bitmap)

77 • Logs Window 3. Click the year/month folder you wish to view. All calibration data files for that instrument in that particular year/month will a

Logs Window • 78 4. Click one of the calibration data files. The fields in the bottom right frame will fill in. The instrument information will be di

79 • Logs Windowcalibration and bump test file for a specific serial number, be sure that the desired serial number is selected in the upper left fra

Logs Window • 80Trouble event files note the time, instrument channel, whether the event is an instrument system failure or sensor failure, and the s

81 • Logs Window 5. To save event data from a date folder, be sure the desired date folder is selected and click the Save control button in the upper

Logs Window • 82User Setup Program, any interval trend files that result from subsequent operating sessions will have the new serial number, user ID,

83 • Logs Window 4. Click one of the interval trend data files. The fields in the bottom right frame will fill in. The instrument information will be

Logs Window • 84 5. To view the interval trend data, double click the desired file. Figure 63: Interval Trend DataIn table format on the left half

About this Manual • 4NOTE: The bump test function of the GX-2009 is included in instruments with firmware version 03955 or later installed. GX-2009 i

85 • Logs WindowTo change the proportions of the table to the graph, click the divider between the two and move it.To display instrument information

Logs Window • 86 9. To save the data to a file which can be imported into another program, select either List or Graph in the upper right corner of t

87 • Logs Windowexpanded view symbol (+) of or double-click the serial number folder to view the contents. 2. Click the expanded view symbol (+) of o

Logs Window • 88 4. Click on one of the memo files. The fields in the bottom right screen will fill in. The instrument information will be displayed

89 • Logs Window 6. To save memo data, click the Save control button in the upper left corner of the Logs window. A “Save As” dialog box will appear

Logs Window • 90 3. Click the year/month folder you wish to view. All bump test data files for that instrument in that particular year/month will app

91 • Logs Window 4. Click on one of the bump test data files. The fields in the bottom right frame will fill in. The instrument information will be d

Logs Window • 92calibration and bump test file for a specific serial number, be sure that the desired serial number is selected in the upper left fra

93 • Logs WindowDeleting Data in the Logs WindowData can be deleted from the Logs window by right clicking on the folder or file you wish to delete.

Instrument Function Menu • 94Instrument Function MenuWhen you are in the main program window, if you right click on an instrument or a docking statio