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1. Normal Operation 

The RL101M Head unit monitors the LEL gas level. If the gas level is greater than or equal to the 
background setting, the unit will send a message every 5 seconds; if less than the background setting, 
the unit will send a message every 5 minutes. When the RL101M is in normal mode, 0.00 will show on 
the display. 

 

 
2. NUL 

To place the RL101M into NUL Mode press Menu once. "

nuL

" will flash on the display. The RL101M 

Head unit will monitor the gas level but will not send messages when in 

NUL

 Mode. NUL Mode is used 

for removing any errors in the amplifiers that may cause a gas reading when there is no gas. Use the Up 
button once to automatically adjust the readings to zero. 

 

Use Up button or reed switch and 
it will automatically adjust 
readings to zero  

Summary of Contents for RL-101M

Page 1: ...ensure it is operating properly After installation provide a copy of manual to authorized personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING Failure to follow all safety and operational instructions may result in property damage serious injury or death Power Consumption and Voltage rating RL101M instrument is powered by 6 AA batteries 9VDC internally 1mA continuous consumption when the device is operational Head ...

Page 2: ...OVERVIEW Modes 1 Normal Operation 2 NUL 3 Calibrate 4 Assign Head Address 5 Set Background Gas Level 6 Check Battery Voltage 7 Err msg 8 Revision 9 Relay Test 10 Radio Signal Strength Input 11 OFF 12 Startup 13 2HI ...

Page 3: ...engages Move the magnet repeatedly toward and away from the reed to change digits To get to the second mode this is addressing press TEST once To enter the third Mode press TEST again while in the 2nd Mode Pressing TEST while in the 3rd Mode will get back into the 2nd mode or addressing Pressing MENU multiple times will get back to Normal Operating mode If left in any mode except OFF the unit will...

Page 4: ...is in normal mode 0 00 will show on the display 2 NUL To place the RL101M into NUL Mode press Menu once nuL will flash on the display The RL101M Head unit will monitor the gas level but will not send messages when in NUL Mode NUL Mode is used for removing any errors in the amplifiers that may cause a gas reading when there is no gas Use the Up button once to automatically adjust the readings to ze...

Page 5: ...01M should automatically calibrate the sensor to 2 5 which equals the calibration gas the monitor should display 50 5 100ppm Pressing MENU will place the unit in Normal Operation and will begin sending messages to the monitor 4 Assign Radio Head to Channel To access to this feature press TEST once Adr will flash on the display when in that mode Use the UP and Down buttons to adjust the Address of ...

Page 6: ...lash on the display when in this mode 7 Error msg If the display is showing Err that typically means the sensor housing is not connected or an LEL sensor is not placed inside the sensor housing 8 Revision This mode shows the revision of the software that is being used in theRl101M Head unit To access press TEST Twice R 2 3 should show on the display 9 Relay Test To enter this mode press TEST twice...

Page 7: ... reading will be included in the messages to the monitor so this reading can be examined at the Monitor If no Monitor is in range the readings will be very low or zero rIn will flash in the display 11 OFF To put the Head unit in the OFF mode press the TEST button for about 4 seconds The display will show OFF This mode disables all transmissions by the Head unit The unit will transmit a message eve...

Page 8: ...he Rl101M Head may be mounted at a customer specified height with the sensor housing pointed down towards the ground For best signal strength position the glass window in line of sight of the Redline Monitor also make sure there are no metal nonmetal obstructions so signal will not be blocked MAINTENANCE Redline Instruments recommends you check battery voltage every 90 days and Calibration of the ...

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