RLGD-100
Remote Laser Gas Detector
User Manual
Focused Photonics Inc.
UMRLGD1001504130
Page 1: ...RLGD 100 Remote Laser Gas Detector User Manual Focused Photonics Inc UMRLGD1001504130...
Page 2: ...ormed by FPI or an authorized service center We assume no liability for direct or indirect damages of any kind and the purchaser by the acceptance of the equipment will assume all liability for any da...
Page 3: ...maintenance of your new equipment Please read this manual and keep it available Occasionally some instruments are customized for a particular application or features and or options added per customer...
Page 4: ...M DO NOT POINT LASER BEAM INTO ANOTHER PERSON S EYE In conformity with IEC60825 1 2007 a class 1 laser is equipped on this instrument as the detector and a class 2 or 3R laser used as the spotter 1 Cl...
Page 5: ...een and leaking of corrosive toxic liquid Do not touch inhale and ensure no splash of the liquid into the eyes 4 Do not use any battery on the instrument other than the specified battery 5 Do not shor...
Page 6: ...ature of this instrument is 30 60 C and relative humidity is 90 not to store in humid or condensing environment 6 Keep the instrument battery changer and other accessories always in the specified tool...
Page 7: ...cessories Fittings 6 3 1 Shoulder Strap 6 3 2 Wrist Strap 7 3 3 Battery Charging 8 3 4 Lens Cover 10 3 5 Sight Device 10 4 Start Stop 11 4 1 Start Detection 11 4 2 Stop Detection 11 4 3 Power off 11 5...
Page 8: ...RLGD 100 REMOTE LASER GAS DETECTOR viii 5 9 6 Status 21 5 10 Others 22 5 10 1 Low Battery 22 6 Maintenance Troubleshooting 23 6 1 General Maintenance 23 6 2 Troubleshooting 23...
Page 9: ...uracy The RLGD 100 detects methane leak in average concentration along sight line of the laser pass from a remote distance It enables easy access to hard to reach locations and provides protection for...
Page 10: ...ard to reach The methane absorbs a fraction of the laser light the residual light is then reflected by survey objectives like pipeline ceiling wall and ground etc to the detector The methane concentra...
Page 11: ...RLGD 100 REMOTE LASER GAS DETECTOR 3 Fig 1 3 Main Components 1 5 Technical Data The RLGD 100 technical datas are shown in below table...
Page 12: ...udible tone visual flash and concentration reported on the display Selftest Calibration Built in self test and automatic calibration before startup Laser Safety Class In conformity with IEC60825 1 200...
Page 13: ...refully unpack the instrument case and inspect it for damage Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent The RLGD 100 consists of the Main Detecor and other accessories including Battery AC Ad...
Page 14: ...accessories fittings Shoulder Strap Wrist Strap Battery Charging Lens Cover 3 1 Shoulder Strap Step 1 Thread the strap through mounting hole on the top of the handle Step 2 Thread the other end throug...
Page 15: ...3 2 Wrist Strap Step 1 Thread the strap through mounting hole on the side bottom of the handle Step 2 Thread the other end through the mounting hole on the top of the handle Step 3 Move the buckle to...
Page 16: ...g Step 1 Lay the battery into the charger Step 2 Connect the charger to the AC adapter Step 3 Plug to get power supply Step 4 Unplug and remove the battery after the charging finished CAUTION DO NOT C...
Page 17: ...indicator refers to under charging the green indicator refers to charging finished Step 5 Loose the screw and open the battery compartment lid Step 6 Put the battery into the compartment at right pola...
Page 18: ...nt NOTE Keep the lens covered when the instrument is not in use 3 5 Sight Device Dependent to some probable conditions or if operates from a long distance where the spotter laser may not be observed t...
Page 19: ...y finished while the detection value in grey digits is only for reference due to low laser intensity cannot ensure a high accuracy 4 2 Stop Detection Press detection switch again the spotter laser is...
Page 20: ...reflective objective may cause false alarm check if light intensity is too strong according to which adjust detection angle to avoid over reflection 6 The instrument may false alarm on the pipeline th...
Page 21: ...front panel consists of 4 Buttons LCD Screen and an Alarm Indicator as shown in Fig 5 1 Fig 5 1 Front Panel BUTTON NAME DESCRIPTION ESC Power on off ESC Long press 3 seconds to power on off or press t...
Page 22: ...Fig 5 2 Fig 5 2 Start up Page 5 3 Main Interface After self test completed the system enters into its main interface as shown in below Fig 5 3 which displays detection value graph other operational pa...
Page 23: ...urve while not shown in green The previous graph will be deleted every time press the detection switch Detection Value Light intensity 3 grids displayed in white digits that indicates accuracy is high...
Page 24: ...SC to cancel Press ENTER to enter submenu Press or to increase or decrease the value Fig 5 5 Alarm Level Setting Menu 5 6 Offset Value Scroll down to Offset Value press ENTER then use or to increase o...
Page 25: ...tinue setting Alarm LED tick the selections to Enable or Disable Press ENTER to save the settings or press ESC to cancel Press ENTER to enter submenu Press or to increase or decrease volume Press or t...
Page 26: ...wn to System Set press ENTER it shows the secondary menu comprising Date Time Screen Standby Language Wireless Data Storage and Status Press ENTER to enter submenu Press or to scroll up or down Fig 5...
Page 27: ...ta Time Setting Menu NOTE After a long shut off or pulling out of the battery please reset data time 5 9 2 Screen Standby Scroll down to Screen Standby press ENTER then use or to select standby time P...
Page 28: ...press ESC to cancel Press ENTER to enter submenu Press or to select language Fig 5 12 Language Setting Menu 5 9 4 Wireless Scroll down to Wireless press ENTER then use or to enable or disable wireless...
Page 29: ...use or to enable or disable the fucntion Press ENTER to save the setting or press ESC to cancel Press ENTER to enter submenu Press or to enable or disable Fig 5 14 Data Storage Setting Menu NOTE All d...
Page 30: ...status Fig 5 15 Status 5 10 Others 5 10 1 Low Battery If the battery symbol turns to yellow is to remind low battery only to last another 15 mins Up to the indication Low Battery as shown in below Fig...
Page 31: ...trument is not in use and store the battery in a proper manner Do not point the laser directly to sunlight to avoid possible damage to internal components 6 2 Troubleshooting The following table provi...
Page 32: ...RLGD 100 REMOTE LASER GAS DETECTOR 24 Should you request information or assistance not included in this manual please contact FPI or its authorized service center...
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