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Gas Tracer Operator’s Manual, CSA Version

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About the Gas Tracer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About This Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 12
Instrument Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sensors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printed Circuit Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alarm LED Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Infrared Communications Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vibrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Flow Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sensors and Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inlet Filter Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Standard Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Tapered Rubber Nozzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Belt Clip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sample Hose & 10 Inch Probe  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Charging Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Optional Probes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Purge Tee Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
External Dilution Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Humidifier Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 3: Using the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 25
Start Up, Normal Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Turning On the Gas Tracer, Normal Mode Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning On the Gas Tracer in Normal With All Modes Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment, Normal Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning Off the Gas Tracer, Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Measuring Mode, Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Monitoring an Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Optional Probes and Fittings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Combustible Gas Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Summary of Contents for Gas Tracer

Page 1: ...www rkiinstruments com Gas Tracer Operator s Manual CSA Version Part Number 71 0244RK Revision U Released 9 27 18...

Page 2: ...odic calibration and maintenance of the gas monitor is essen tial for proper operation and correct readings Please calibrate and maintain this instrument regularly Frequency of calibration depends upo...

Page 3: ...struction manual This warranty indicates the full extent of our liability and we are not responsible for removal or replacement costs local repair costs transportation costs or contingent expenses inc...

Page 4: ...Holder 18 Standard Accessories 19 Tapered Rubber Nozzle 19 Belt Clip 19 Wrist Strap 19 Sample Hose 10 Inch Probe 19 Optional Accessories 20 Charging Stations 20 Optional Probes 21 Purge Tee Fitting 23...

Page 5: ...Screen 57 Peak Bar Select Screen 60 Datalogging 61 SDM 2012 61 Calibration Mode 62 Calibration Bump Test Supplies and Equipment 62 Preparing for Calibration or Bump Test 63 Calibrating the Gas Tracer...

Page 6: ...l 138 Updating the Alarm Point Settings 139 Turning the Clear Data Logger Screen On or Off 142 Turning the Bump Test Function On or Off 143 Turning the Pump Off Screen On or Off 144 Updating the Bump...

Page 7: ...Overview 176 Calibration Supplies Equipment 176 Preparing for Calibration or Bump Test 177 Normal Operation Fresh Air Adjustment 177 Filling the Gas Bag 178 Calibrating the Gas Tracer 179 Calibrating...

Page 8: ...oint gas leaks The Gas Tracer offers a full range of features including Simultaneous three gas monitoring of combustible gases O2 and CO in Normal Mode Choice of three operating modes Normal Mode for...

Page 9: ...angerous or life threatening When using the Gas Tracer 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...

Page 10: ...ncrement 0 5000 ppm 10 ppm NOTE Detection range is 0 5000 ppm but displayed range can be 0 500 0 1000 0 2000 or 0 5000 ppm n a n a n a Sampling Method Sample Draw Response Time T90 Within 30 Seconds A...

Page 11: ...arged Lithium Ion Battery Pack 10 Hours Non alarm Operation Fully Charged Case High impact Plastic with protective rubber layer RF Shielded Dust and Weather Proof Standard Accessories 10 foot hose 10...

Page 12: ...oards alarm LED s infrared communication port buzzer vibrator batteries pump flow chamber and inlet filter holder Figure 1 Components of the Gas Tracer Front Back Inlet Fitting Exhaust Tapered Rubber...

Page 13: ...s a battery cover release knob The battery pack and flow chamber are located on the back of the Gas Tracer The inlet filter holder is located on the top of the Gas Tracer case Sensors The Gas Tracer u...

Page 14: ...rted to a measurement of combustible gas concentration and displayed on the LCD Oxygen Sensor The O2 sensor is a galvanic type of sensor A membrane covers the cell and allows gas to diffuse into the c...

Page 15: ...r more sensor positions Dummy sensors are factory installed The flat top of the dummy sensor should face up and the bottom hollow side should face down The unit shown below is a standard 4 sensor unit...

Page 16: ...serviceable Alarm LED Arrays Three red alarm LED light emitting diode arrays are visible through frosted plastic lenses in the case One is on the top front one on the left side and one on the right si...

Page 17: ...ck 3 7 VDC power the Gas Tracer Instrument run time is dependent upon battery type At 25 C the alkaline batteries last up to 15 hours and the lithium ion battery pack lasts up to 10 hours The battery...

Page 18: ...s many ppm hours of absorption the H2S filter disk should be replaced after 80 minutes of exposure to 25 ppm H2S This equates to replacing the H2S filter disk after 40 2 minute calibrations with a cyl...

Page 19: ...d screws The belt clip allows the Gas Tracer to be securely attached to a belt Wrist Strap A wrist strap is included with the Gas Tracer and can be attached to the right or left wrist strap installati...

Page 20: ...s The batteries will last for a minimum of 500 charge cycles See the Parts List on page 173 for ordering information Charging Stations The Gas Tracer lithium ion battery pack is charged with the Gas T...

Page 21: ...Probes Various optional probes designed for specific applications are available for the Gas Tracer They include the following 30 inch aluminum probe Figure 7 30 Inch Aluminum Probe This probe is desig...

Page 22: ...berglass tube instead of the standard tube Four holes are drilled through the 30 inch tube s wall near the end and the end is plugged so that debris from the barhole cannot be drawn into the tube The...

Page 23: ...ue to monitor the area See the Parts List on page 173 for probe ordering information Purge Tee Fitting The 17 4430RK 01 purge fitting is used to detect gas levels in a pressurized gas stream from a pi...

Page 24: ...the detection range for that gas Since the fittings partially consist of unplated brass they are not appropriate for detection of elevated levels of H2S Figure 14 Dilution Fitting Humidifier Tube A 6...

Page 25: ...that the following items in Maintenance Mode are turned on LNCH BRK ID DISP CL RMNDR and BP RMNDR If any of these items is turned off then the corresponding screen will not appear This description als...

Page 26: ...alarm LED s and buzzer will pulse several times After this press the RESET SILENCE button until you hear a beep to continue If the unit is due for calibration and CL EXPRD is set to NOT USE then the f...

Page 27: ...you hear a beep to continue If the unit is due for a bump test and BP EXPRD is set to NOT USE then the following screen displays The Gas Tracer cannot be used until a bump test has been performed by s...

Page 28: ...DISP is turned on see page 152 the User ID Screen displays for a few seconds and then the Station ID Screen displays for a few seconds 8 The Date Time Screen appears for a few seconds This screen dis...

Page 29: ...lues for all channels Warning setpoint low gas alarm for all channels Alarm setpoint high gas alarm for all channels STEL alarm setpoint for the CO channel TWA alarm setpoint for the CO channel NOTE I...

Page 30: ...he left of the heart symbol spins while the pump is operating Turning On the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode With All Modes Active If the L B MODE item in Maintenance Mode is set to LC bH or LC bH see Updat...

Page 31: ...on again to display the Leak Check Mode Select Screen NOTE If the CO DISP parameter in Maintenance Mode is set to On the CO channel will appear in Leak Check Mode If the CO DISP parameter is set to OF...

Page 32: ...channels to zero and the OXY channel to 20 9 1 Find a fresh air environment This is an environment free of toxic or combustible gases and of normal oxygen content 20 9 2 Turn on the unit as described...

Page 33: ...ing Mode 2 Take the Gas Tracer to the monitoring area If the tapered rubber nozzle is used put the nozzle tip in the area to be monitored If the hose and probe is used put the probe tip in the area to...

Page 34: ...to detect gas levels in a pressurized gas stream from a pipeline or vessel being purged 1 Start up the Gas Tracer as described in Start Up Normal Mode on page 25 2 Connect the purge tee fitting to th...

Page 35: ...ne the actual gas concentration If calibrated with the dilution fitting in place then a sample bag must be used during calibration and the display readings will be the actual gas concentrations CAUTIO...

Page 36: ...Gas Tracer is equipped with both the LEL and volume sensors you must set up the instrument so that the combustible channel operates in the volume only range when you use the instrument for this type...

Page 37: ...present while monitoring with a Gas Tracer The Gas Tracer does not have an H2S sensor installed but if the charcoal filter is removed from the CO sensor it will respond to H2S Since the CO sensor cann...

Page 38: ...on on page 106 The snap logging function in Snap Log Mode allows the user to record data at a specific time and have it saved to the data logger The data is assigned a snap log ID and is saved with th...

Page 39: ...of snap log data taken The second screen displays what Station ID will be associated with this snap log The third screen displays the year month day and time of the snap log and that you should press...

Page 40: ...n to return to the Snap Logging Screen sequence To return to the Snap Logging Screen sequence without changing the station ID press and release RESET SILENCE 4 To take a snap log of the current gas re...

Page 41: ...ached for combustible gas and CO when the concentration of oxygen rises above the High Alarm level and when the STEL and TWA alarm points are reached for CO When a failure condition occurs such as a s...

Page 42: ...ternating between a low and high pitch at same rate as alarm indication Vibrator pulses at same rate as alarm indication Low Flow The display indicates FAIL LOW FLOW The Alarm LED s flash Buzzer sound...

Page 43: ...e Gas Tracer continues to display the current alarm level The gas reading must fall below or rise above for an oxygen low alarm the low alarm setting before you can reset the alarm Press the RESET SIL...

Page 44: ...ablished procedure for an increasing gas condition 3 Reset the alarm using the RESET SILENCE button once the alarm condition has cleared 4 Calibrate the Gas Tracer as described in the calibration sect...

Page 45: ...has been changed to something unreasonable like 15 34 month day 1 Press and release the RESET SILENCE button to continue into normal operation CAUTION There will be no datalogging function if you ope...

Page 46: ...be installed in a unit that is used to monitor combustible gas during Inert Mode operation since it does not require oxygen to work properly The catalytic LEL sensor does not operate at oxygen concen...

Page 47: ...STEL CO only and TWA CO only values display time in operation display the date and time display remaining log time clear the data logger turn the pump on or off select a user ID select a station ID d...

Page 48: ...date the HC range setting 1 After entering Display Mode and arriving at the HC Range Screen press and release the POWER ENTER button The current setting will appear at the bottom of the LCD 2 Use the...

Page 49: ...A reading is the average reading during the last 8 hours If 8 hours have not elapsed since the last time the TWA reading was cleared the average is still calculated over 8 hours The missing time is as...

Page 50: ...R ENTER button to proceed to view the full scale settings Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to scroll through screens showing the different settings 100 40 0 500 vol LEL ppm CH4 O2 F S CO 10 19 5 25 LEL pp...

Page 51: ...lated alarm Operation Time Screen The operation time screen displays the time in minutes since the Gas Tracer was last turned on The operation time may be continued from the last time the Gas Tracer w...

Page 52: ...e active and how often the Gas Tracer is turned on and off The table below illustrates how much data logging time is available for the various interval times It assumes that the unit is set up with al...

Page 53: ...a when the data log is full See Updating the Datalog Overwrite Setting on page 147 The bottom line of the screen alternates between LG CLEAR NO DISP and YES ENT To clear the data log 1 With the above...

Page 54: ...off in this screen The bottom line of this screen alternates between PUMP OFF NO DISP and YES ENT This feature can be used to conserve battery life if there is a significant period of time until the n...

Page 55: ...s screen to identify or change the user The user ID provides a way to identify the user during a data logging session The user ID is saved to the data logger for that session when you turn off the Gas...

Page 56: ...to identify or change the station The station ID provides a way to identify the station during a data logging session The station ID is saved to the data logger for that session when you turn off the...

Page 57: ...38 or Snap Log Mode Leak Check Mode Operation on page 106 1 To view snap logging data use the AIR and SHIFT buttons to scroll to the Snap Logging Screen The bottom line of this screen alternates betw...

Page 58: ...taken The number along the bottom of the screen indicates the snap log ID number The first snap log that is taken is given an ID of M001 The next snap log ID is M002 The ID number increases sequentia...

Page 59: ...1 22 39 M011 2012 2 15 14 17 LEAK CK MODE M009 2012 2 15 14 18 LEAK CK MODE M010 POWER 50 23 5 50 LEL ppm CH4 O2 BLDNG 1 CO 4500 5000 ppm ppm LEAK CK MODE CH4 VALVE 3 PEAK 0 5000 ppm ppm LEAK CK MODE...

Page 60: ...You can use the AIR and SHIFT buttons to scroll through the different snap logs The gas readings and station ID will change but the snap log ID is not visible from this screen Peak Bar Select Screen...

Page 61: ...port that runs one of the following operating systems Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 10 If your computer has an infrared port then no additional accessories are needed to download data from the Gas T...

Page 62: ...this test into account You can program the Gas Tracer to notify you when it is due for calibration See Updating the Calibration Reminder Setting on page 148 Calibration Bump Test Supplies and Equipme...

Page 63: ...n on the unit as described in Turning On the Gas Tracer Normal Mode Only on page 25 or Turning On the Gas Tracer in Normal Mode With All Modes Active on page 30 Use the sample hose and probe 3 With th...

Page 64: ...y then try to reenter Calibration Mode MAINTENANCE will appear along the top of the screen once you have entered Calibration Mode The first item in the calibration menu AIR CAL displays NOTE The follo...

Page 65: ...ly calibrate either the standard 3 sensors or the volume combustible sensor at a time Once you are finished you are returned to the initial AUTO CAL screen and must begin the auto calibration process...

Page 66: ...ss POWER ENTER to return to the calibration gas values screen NOTE The RKI Three Gas Cylinder typically contains 12 O2 by volume Be sure to set the OXY reading to agree with the concentration listed o...

Page 67: ...the NORMAL menu item then press and release the POWER ENTER button to return to Measuring Mode Calibrating with the Single Calibration Method This section describes calibration using the Single Calib...

Page 68: ...on source see Troubleshooting on page 159 1 While in the calibration menu use the AIR or SHIFT button to navigate to the ONE CAL menu option 2 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to display the s...

Page 69: ...calibration has ended then the single calibration menu displays 8 Disconnect the tubing from the Gas Tracer s probe 9 Repeat steps 3 through 8 for any other sensors you want to calibrate Make sure you...

Page 70: ...r the password enter it by using the AIR and SHIFT buttons to select each password number and then pressing and releasing POWER ENTER to confirm it and move on to the next number To go back a number p...

Page 71: ...tons to display the screen of sensor s you wish to bump test 8 Before proceeding confirm that the bump test gas value s are the same as the concentration s in the calibration cylinder If they are not...

Page 72: ...the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas readings with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode press POWER ENTER If...

Page 73: ...een appears To view the bump test gas readings press the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas readings with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the B...

Page 74: ...counted down during a calibration initiated because of a failed bump test is the difference between the bump test gas time and the calibration time defined in the BUMP SET menu item in Maintenance Mod...

Page 75: ...e pulsing tone until you press and release the POWER ENTER button Disconnect the tubing from the probe 12 Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration cylinder 13 With the BUMP menu option d...

Page 76: ...y using the AIR and SHIFT buttons to select each password number and then pressing and releasing POWER ENTER to confirm it and move on to the next number To go back a number press and release the RESE...

Page 77: ...stible gas sensor 1 Once the warm up is complete you will be in PPM Cal Mode and AIR CAL will be displayed You must perform a fresh air adjust before performing an auto calibration a single calibratio...

Page 78: ...inder 2 Connect the humidifier to the demand flow regulator 3 Install the hose and probe to the Gas Tracer 4 To calibrate the ppm sensor using auto calibration use the AIR button to scroll to AUTO CAL...

Page 79: ...the POWER ENTER button to save the change 11 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to scroll to ESCAPE and press and release POWER ENTER to return to the calibration gas value screen 12 With the calibration ga...

Page 80: ...sconnect the humidifier from the probe NOTE Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end not the humidifier tube itself 16 Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration c...

Page 81: ...button then press and release the SHIFT button so that the instrument sees a change and resets the calibration date 9 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the span value The LCD will indic...

Page 82: ...t the humidifier to the demand flow regulator 3 Install the hose and probe to the Gas Tracer 4 While in the PPM CAL menu use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the BUMP menu item 5 Press and release...

Page 83: ...You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas reading with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUMP screen in PPM CAL press POWER ENTER If the sensor fails the bump test see...

Page 84: ...ump test gas reading press the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas reading with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUMP screen in PPM CAL press...

Page 85: ...the screen The calibration time counted down during a calibration initiated because of a failed bump test is the difference between the bump test gas time and the calibration time defined in the BUMP...

Page 86: ...Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end not the humidifier tube itself 10 Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration cylinder 11 Use the SHIFT button to navigate...

Page 87: ...alled Start Up Bar Hole Mode This section explains how to start up the Gas Tracer in Bar Hole Mode and get it ready for operation Turning On the Gas Tracer Bar Hole Mode WARNING If a CO sensor is inst...

Page 88: ...no button is pressed for 20 seconds the unit will proceed into whichever mode is displayed 6 If CL RMNDR is turned on factory setting the screen that appears next depends on how CL EXPRD is set in the...

Page 89: ...bration instructions If calibration is not due or CL EXPRD is set to NO EFFECT then the following screen appears for a few seconds indicating when the next calibration is due 7 If BP RMNDR is turned o...

Page 90: ...est on page 120 for bump testing instructions If a bump test is not due or BP EXPRD is set to NO EFFECT then the following screen appears for a few seconds indicating when the next bump test is due NO...

Page 91: ...alarms The number shown indicates the voltage of the batteries If the unit is powered by alkaline dry cell batteries a D will appear in front of the V in the lower right corner 11 The display then ind...

Page 92: ...sensor is installed and fails press and release the RESET SILENCE button to acknowledge the failure and continue to Bar Hole Mode 13 The Gas Tracer is now operating in Bar Hole Mode The pump is off a...

Page 93: ...om the Gas Tracer after a sample is taken In a low light environment press and release the SHIFT button to turn on the display backlight Although the backlight will turn on when any button is pressed...

Page 94: ...methane channel s reading will also be displayed in graph format on the left side of the screen If you wish to cancel the measurement press and release the RESET SILENCE button 5 After 15 seconds of...

Page 95: ...button When the purge is complete the screen will return to the initial Bar Hole Mode screen 8 If other bar holes will be tested proceed to the next bar hole and repeat steps 4 7 9 To cancel a bar ho...

Page 96: ...Check Mode than in Normal Mode or Bar Hole Mode Extended operation in this mode will result in shorter battery life than specified in Specifications on page 10 Turning On the Gas Tracer Leak Check Mod...

Page 97: ...urned on for your instrument your screens may appear different 5 With the Leak Check Mode Select Screen displayed press and release the POWER ENTER button to begin the Leak Check Mode startup sequence...

Page 98: ...ration on page 118 or Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor on page 125 for calibration instructions If calibration is not due or CL EXPRD is set to NO EFFECT then the following scre...

Page 99: ...nance Mode menu or by selecting PPM CAL in the Maintenance Mode menu and then selecting BUMP See Performing a Bump Test on page 120 for bump testing instructions If a bump test is not due or BP EXPRD...

Page 100: ...ID DISP is turned on see page 152 the User ID Screen displays for a few seconds and then the Station ID Screen displays for a few seconds 9 The Date Time Screen appears for a few seconds This screen d...

Page 101: ...sor failure during start up a screen indicating which sensor failed displays In the example below the combustible gas ppm sensor has failed If the ppm sensor fails it is not possible to enter Leak Che...

Page 102: ...c or combustible gases and of normal oxygen content 20 9 2 Turn on the unit as described above in Turning On the Gas Tracer Leak Check Mode on page 96 3 Press and hold the AIR button The display will...

Page 103: ...er Leak Check Mode has 4 display range ppm values to choose from 500 ppm 1000 ppm 2000 ppm and 5000 ppm NOTE The Gas Tracer is always detecting combustible gas up to 5000 ppm The display range value i...

Page 104: ...till appear at the bottom of the screen but the instrument will display the gas reading in volume The Gas Tracer will continue to be in overscale alarm until the gas reading decreases The instrument w...

Page 105: ...as Tracer is in Peak Hold Mode The peak methane reading is displayed on the third line The full scale value is displayed on the fourth line 3 The peak reading displayed while in Leak Check Mode will a...

Page 106: ...In the example below 500 ppm has been selected Press and hold the SHIFT button then press and hold the AIR button and hold both until you hear a beep The Station ID Select Screen will display and the...

Page 107: ...ing area The instrument will retain and display the highest gas concentration encountered To save the peak reading press and release the POWER ENTER button The reading on the screen the highest concen...

Page 108: ...e the DISPLAY ADJ button to return to Leak Check Mode 4 If snap logs have been performed in either Normal Operation or Leak Check Mode Operation one of the following screens will appear LEAK CK MODE w...

Page 109: ...31 22 39 M011 2012 2 15 14 17 LEAK CK MODE M009 2012 2 15 14 18 LEAK CK MODE M010 POWER 50 23 5 50 LEL ppm CH4 O2 BLDNG 1 CO 4500 5000 ppm ppm LEAK CK MODE CH4 VALVE 3 PEAK 0 5000 ppm ppm LEAK CK MODE...

Page 110: ...K displayed below the peak bar If a base data point appears without a peak data point after it it is because a peak data point was not taken You can use the AIR and SHIFT buttons to scroll through the...

Page 111: ...n the bump test function on or off turn the pump off screen on or off update bump test parameters update the confirmation beep setting update the data logger overwrite setting update the calibration i...

Page 112: ...ering or updating parameters to exit the screen without saving any changes Using Maintenance Mode WARNING The Gas Tracer is not in operation as a gas detector while in Maintenance Mode Although it wil...

Page 113: ...l appear along the top of the screen The Date Screen displays 6 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to move through the menu item screens Updating the Date and Time Settings 1 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to...

Page 114: ...a Fresh Air Adjustment 1 Confirm you are in a fresh air environment that is free of toxic and combustible gases and of normal oxygen concentration 20 9 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to navigate to th...

Page 115: ...inder and a 50 volume methane cylinder NOTE If the combustible gas channels are calibrated to a gas other than methane use an appropriate multigas cylinder or use single calibration to calibrate the c...

Page 116: ...sensor is shown here 10 If necessary use the AIR and SHIFT buttons to scroll through the sensors and select whose calibration gas value you want to adjust 11 Press and release the POWER ENTER button...

Page 117: ...flow regulator to the rigid tube on the probe Allow the gas to flow for one minute 19 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to set the calibration to the programmed values If all channels passed ca...

Page 118: ...alance of nitrogen In the example below the CH4 channel s span is adjusted See Parts List on page 173 for available calibration kits and calibration kit spare parts Calibration cylinders that contain...

Page 119: ...calibration screen displays for the sensor you selected The gas reading flashes 9 Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to the rigid tube on the probe Allow the calibration gas to flow for...

Page 120: ...to return to Measuring Mode Performing a Bump Test NOTE The BUMP DSP menu item in Maintenance Mode is factory set to OFF The BUMP menu item will not appear unless BUMP DSP is set to ON See Turning the...

Page 121: ...ombustible gas bump test value 8 A bump test may be performed on the standard 3 sensors or on the volume combustible sensor Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the screen for the sensor s you wish...

Page 122: ...ess the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas readings with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode press POWER ENTER...

Page 123: ...following screen appears To view the bump test gas readings press the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas readings with the AIR or SHIFT button To r...

Page 124: ...ime counted down during a calibration initiated because of a failed bump test is the difference between the bump test gas time and the calibration time defined in the BUMP SET menu item in Maintenance...

Page 125: ...NORMAL menu option is displayed 15 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to return to Measuring Mode Calibrating and Bump Testing the PPM Combustible Sensor The PPM sensor in the Gas Tracer needs t...

Page 126: ...mplete you will be in PPM Cal Mode and AIR CAL will be displayed You must perform a fresh air adjust before performing an auto calibration a single calibration or a bump test 2 Be sure the Gas Tracer...

Page 127: ...he calibration cylinder 2 Connect the humidifier to the demand flow regulator 3 Install the hose and probe to the Gas Tracer 4 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the AUTO CAL menu item 5 Press an...

Page 128: ...nd release the POWER ENTER button to save the change 11 Use the AIR and SHIFT button to scroll to ESCAPE and press POWER ENTER to return to the calibration gas value screen 12 With the calibration val...

Page 129: ...Disconnect the humidifier from the probe NOTE Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end not the humidifier tube itself 16 Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibratio...

Page 130: ...button then press and release the SHIFT button so that the instrument sees a change and resets the calibration date 9 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the span value The LCD will indic...

Page 131: ...onnect the humidifier to the demand flow regulator 3 Install the hose and probe to the Gas Tracer 4 While in the PPM CAL menu item use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the BUMP menu item 5 Press an...

Page 132: ...test results and the bump test gas reading with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode press POWER ENTER If the sensor fails the bump test see Troubleshooting on pag...

Page 133: ...or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas reading with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUMP screen in PPM CAL press POWER ENTER Disconnect the humidi...

Page 134: ...of the screen The calibration time counted down during a calibration initiated because of a failed bump test is the difference between the bump test gas time and the calibration time defined in the B...

Page 135: ...NOTE Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end not the humidifier tube itself 10 Unscrew the demand flow regulator from the calibration cylinder 11 Use the SHIFT button to nav...

Page 136: ...screen you can choose to continue accumulating TWA and PEAK readings and the time in operation from the last time the Gas Tracer was used or start collecting new readings and reset the time in operat...

Page 137: ...s to show the alarm If the alarms are set up as latching when the gas concentration falls below the alarm level pressing and releasing RESET SILENCE button clears all alarm indications for that alarm...

Page 138: ...elease the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Updating the Data Log Interval Setting This setting indicates how often the Gas Tracer saves readings to the data logger T...

Page 139: ...either the Warning or Alarm settings to be higher than 60 LEL In addition the Warning setting cannot be adjusted higher than the Alarm setting for all channels NOTE It is not necessary to adjust every...

Page 140: ...Press POWER ENTER to save the setting The alarm setting for the combustible gas channel will then be displayed 6 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to change the alarm setting 7 Press POWER ENTER to save t...

Page 141: ...factory setting is L H 9 You may then adjust the warning setting and alarm setting for the oxygen channel using the AIR or SHIFT buttons Press POWER ENTER when finished with each selection to return...

Page 142: ...the Clear Data Logger Screen on or off When set to ON factory setting the Clear Data Logger Screen appears in Display Mode and allows the user to clear any logged data When set to OFF the Clear Data L...

Page 143: ...dition the BUMP SET BP INTVL BP RMNDR and BP EXPRD menu items will not display in Maintenance Mode The factory setting is OFF 1 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the BUMP DSP menu item 2 Press a...

Page 144: ...etting the Pump Off Screen does not appear in Display Mode and the user cannot turn the pump off WARNING The Gas Tracer is not a gas monitoring device if the pump is turned off 1 Use the AIR or SHIFT...

Page 145: ...to gas during a bump test The time increments are 30 45 60 and 90 seconds Once a value is selected press and release the POWER ENTER button to save it The value will stop blinking 4 To update the bum...

Page 146: ...begin a calibration If AUTO CAL is set to OFF and a bump test fails nothing will happen With the cursor next to the auto cal selection and AUTO CAL displayed along the bottom of the screen press and r...

Page 147: ...the desired setting 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Updating the Calibration Interval This CL INTVL setting defines the amount of time betwe...

Page 148: ...etting the Gas Tracer will give an indication at start up if calibration is due and require the user to press the RESET SILENCE button to continue With CL EXPRD set to NOT USE if the unit is due for c...

Page 149: ...me sensor and the ppm combustible gas sensor are used to determine if a calibration is due 1 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the C CHECK menu item Press and release the POWER ENTER button The...

Page 150: ...sired setting 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Updating the Bump Test Expired Action Setting This item defines what indication is given during...

Page 151: ...n B CHECK can be set to 4 GAS or ALL If B CHECK is set to 4 GAS factory setting the calibration dates for only the standard sensors LEL O2 and CO are used to determine if a bump test is due If B CHECK...

Page 152: ...IFT button to display the desired setting 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Updating the LCD Back Light Time Setting The BCK LGHT setting indic...

Page 153: ...n will indicate the current setting 2 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to display the desired setting 3 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Updating the...

Page 154: ...prompted to choose between Normal Mode and Leak Check Mode when the Gas Tracer is turned on With L B MODE set to LC bH you will be prompted to choose between Normal Mode Bar Hole Mode and Leak Check...

Page 155: ...AIR or SHIFT button to display the desired setting 4 Press and release the POWER ENTER button to save the setting and return to the main menu Updating the Leak Check Mode CO Channel Display Setting W...

Page 156: ...first two lines display the ROM number The ROM number indicates the firmware version number In the above example the ROM number is 51513 The bottom line displays the SUM number 7864 in the above examp...

Page 157: ...g and return to the main menu If you selected ON press and release the POWER ENTER button ON is replaced by the four characters making up the current password 4 Use the AIR or SHIFT button to select a...

Page 158: ...justed the value as close as you can press and release the POWER ENTER button 3 The pump will turn on and two new values will be displayed The top will be a reference value and the bottom will reflect...

Page 159: ...the Gas Tracer Table 8 Troubleshooting the Gas Tracer Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action The LCD is blank The unit may have been turned off The alkaline batteries may need to be replaced or...

Page 160: ...ce the LEL filter If the abnormal reading is on the CO channel replace the charcoal filter 2 Recalibrate the unit 3 If the difficulties continue replace the sensor for the affected channel s and calib...

Page 161: ...der may be out of gas or is outdated The sensor for the affected channel s may need replacement 1 Check all calibration tubing for leaks or for any bad connections 2 Make sure the Gas Tracer has been...

Page 162: ...Tracer Use of other batteries will void the CSA classification and may void the warranty Do not mix old new or different types of batteries NOTE Utiliser Procell 1500 piles alcalines Duracell MN 1500...

Page 163: ...rie lithium ion 49 1615RK de maintenir la classification CSA de la Gas Tracer L utilisation d autres piles annule la classification CSA et peut annuler la garantie Ne m langez pas les anciennes nouvel...

Page 164: ...is uniquement avec une batterie au lithium ion p n 49 1615RK Charge uniquement en fonction du mod le de chargeur RKI BC 2012 p n 49 2180RK ou mod le de chargeur BC 2012DC RKI p n 49 2181RK L utilisati...

Page 165: ...g station 4 Place the Gas Tracer into the battery charging station as shown in Figure 24 below so that the metal contacts on the back of the unit come into contact with the metal contacts on the back...

Page 166: ...Putting the Gas Tracer into the Charging Station 5 When a full charge has been reached approximately 4 hours the red LED on the charging station will turn off Remove the Gas Tracer from the charging...

Page 167: ...as Tracer needs to be charged but the unit must be used immediately In this case a spare charged pack can be installed in the Gas Tracer and the dead pack charged in the charging station 1 Make sure t...

Page 168: ...12 VDC power socket Figure 26 Connecting the Charging Station s DC Adapter The construction of the charging stations allows them to be chained together but a separate adapter must be used for each cha...

Page 169: ...d should be replaced after that much exposure With this many ppm hours of absorption the H2S filter disk should be replaced after 80 minutes of exposure to 25 ppm H2S This equates to replacing the H2S...

Page 170: ...nto the instrument 8 Tighten the top screw of the flow chamber completely 9 Place the belt clip into position and tighten the three screws retaining it Replacing a Sensor 1 Verify that the Gas Tracer...

Page 171: ...the contacts in their socket Forcing a sensor into its socket may damage the sensor or the socket 8 If a dummy sensor is installed be sure that it is installed correctly Make sure the flat side is up...

Page 172: ...replace if dirty 5 The hydrophobic disk filters and wire mesh disk are located in the case and are retained by a rubber gasket Pull out the rubber gasket with needle nose pliers Figure 30 Changing th...

Page 173: ...1031RK Cotton ball 25 pack for replacement of cotton dust filter 33 1112RK Wire mesh disk filter 33 2001RK 01 6 inch humidifier tube for connecting ppm calibration cylinder to instrument 33 7102RK Cha...

Page 174: ...80 0404RK 1 1 dilution fitting 81 GT51 DLV Calibration kit ppm only includes 34 liter 500 ppm CH4 in air cylinder demand flow regulator case and tubing 81 GT64 DLV Calibration kit for standard Gas Tr...

Page 175: ...cylinder for demand flow regulator kit 103L three gas CH4 O2 CO 81 1054RK Regulator demand flow type for 34 liter aluminum 58 liter 103 liter calibration cylinders cylinders with internal threads 81...

Page 176: ...ibration kit instead of a demand flow regulator kit Appendix A describes how to use a sample bag calibration kit to calibrate and bump test the Gas Tracer A parts list at the end of this appendix list...

Page 177: ...valve a 3 gas cylinder and a volume methane cylinder This document also includes instructions for calibrating one channel at a time using single calibration NOTE If the combustible gas channels are c...

Page 178: ...libration gas do not use the 6 inch humidifier tube at this point 3 Fill the gas collection bag by screwing the fixed flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder or by screwing the dispensing valve o...

Page 179: ...on You may then try to reenter Calibration Mode MAINTENANCE will appear along the top of the screen once you have entered Calibration Mode The first item in the calibration menu AIR CAL displays NOTE...

Page 180: ...ard 3 sensors or the volume combustible gas sensor at a time Once you are finished you are returned to the initial AUTO CAL screen and must begin the auto calibration process again 2 Fill the gas bag...

Page 181: ...ENTER to return to the calibration gas values screens NOTE The RKI Three Gas Cylinder typically contains 12 O2 by volume Be sure to set the OXY reading to agree with the concentration listed on the cy...

Page 182: ...TER button to return to Measuring Mode Calibrating with the Single Calibration Method This section describes calibration using the Single Calibration method To calibrate using the Auto Calibration met...

Page 183: ...in the calibration menu use the AIR or SHIFT button to scroll to the ONE CAL menu option 2 Fill the gas bag with calibration gas as described in Filling the Gas Bag on page 178 3 Press and release th...

Page 184: ...span value The LCD will indicate that the calibration has ended then the single calibration menu displays 9 Disconnect the tubing from the probe 10 Repeat steps 4 through 9 for any other sensors you...

Page 185: ...g both If the unit prompts you for the password enter it by using the AIR and SHIFT buttons to select each password number and then pressing and releasing POWER ENTER to confirm it and move on to the...

Page 186: ...lay the screen for the sensor s you wish to bump test 6 Before proceeding confirm that the bump test gas value s are the same as the concentration s in the calibration cylinder If they are not adjust...

Page 187: ...gas readings press the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas readings with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode pr...

Page 188: ...n appears To view the bump test gas readings press the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas readings with the AIR or SHIFT button To return to the BUM...

Page 189: ...ounted down during a calibration initiated because of a failed bump test is the difference between the bump test gas time and the calibration time defined in the BUMP SET menu item in Maintenance Mode...

Page 190: ...on the buzzer will sound a double pulsing tone until you press and release the POWER ENTER button Disconnect the tubing from the probe 10 With the BUMP menu option displayed press the SHIFT button unt...

Page 191: ...enter it by using the AIR and SHIFT buttons to select each password number and then pressing and releasing POWER ENTER to confirm it and move on to the next number To go back a number press and relea...

Page 192: ...complete you will be in PPM Cal Mode and AIR CAL will be displayed You must perform a fresh air adjust before performing an auto calibration a single calibration or a bump test 2 Press and release th...

Page 193: ...e the AIR button to scroll to AUTO CAL and press and release the POWER ENTER button 2 Fill the gas bag with ppm calibration gas as described in Filling the Gas Bag on page 178 3 Install the hose and p...

Page 194: ...ss and release the POWER ENTER button to save the change 10 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to scroll to ESCAPE and press and release POWER ENTER to return to the calibration gas value screen 11 With the...

Page 195: ...Troubleshooting on page 159 14 Disconnect the humidifier from the probe NOTE Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end not the humidifier tube itself 15 Use the SHIFT button t...

Page 196: ...calibration cylinder press and release the AIR button then press and release the SHIFT button so that the instrument sees a change and resets the calibration date 8 Press and release the POWER ENTER b...

Page 197: ...page 145 1 Use the AIR or SHIFT buttons to display the BUMP menu item 2 Fill the gas bag with ppm calibration gas as described in Filling the Gas Bag on page 178 3 Install the hose and probe onto the...

Page 198: ...n You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas reading with the AIR or SHIFT buttons To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode press POWER ENTER If the sensor fails the bu...

Page 199: ...view the bump test gas reading press the AIR or SHIFT button You can scroll between the bump test results and the bump test gas reading with the AIR or SHIFT buttons To return to the BUMP screen in PP...

Page 200: ...ght of the screen The calibration time counted down during a calibration initiated because of a failed bump test is the difference between the bump test gas time and the calibration time defined in th...

Page 201: ...isconnect the humidifier from the probe NOTE Grasp the humidifier tube assembly by the clear tubing at the end not the humidifier tube itself 9 Use the SHIFT button to navigate to the ESCAPE menu item...

Page 202: ...tion cylinder 3 gas mix LEL Oxygen CO 34 liter steel 81 1001RK Dispensing valve for 17 34 liter steel cylinders cylinders with external threads 81 1051RK 60 Regulator with gauge and knob 6 LPM for 34...

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