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SC-04

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0548

Revision: P6

Released: 12/23/21

Summary of Contents for 04 Series

Page 1: ...www rkiinstruments com SC 04 Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0548 Revision P6 Released 12 23 21 ...

Page 2: ...adings Bump test the instrument before each day s use with a known concentration of the target gas A bump test can be done in User Mode s BUMP item or by applying gas in Measuring Mode The instrument does not need to be calibrated unless it does not pass the User Mode bump test or does not respond appropriately as defined by the user in Measuring Mode For more information about bump test and calib...

Page 3: ...1 Batteries 11 Standard Accessories 12 Alligator Clip 12 Optional Accessories 13 Watch Band 13 Calibration Cup 13 IrDA USB Cable 13 Chapter 3 Measuring Mode 14 Overview 14 Start Up 14 Turning On the SC 04 14 Performing a Demand Zero 18 Turning Off the SC 04 19 Measuring Mode Operation 19 Monitoring an Area 20 Alarms 20 Alarm Indications 20 Responding to Alarms 22 Data Logging 25 Chapter 4 Display ...

Page 4: ...mation Beep and Non Compliance Indicator BEEP 57 Updating the Backlight Time BL TIME 58 Turning the Key Tone On Off KEY TONE 59 Display Mode Items DISP SET 59 Zero Suppression ZERO SUP 60 Zero Follower ZERO FLW 60 Turning Easy Calibration On Off E CAL 60 Setting the Date Time DATE 61 Turning the Password On Off PASS W 61 Viewing the ROM SUM ROM SUM 62 Entering Measuring Mode START 62 Chapter 6 Mai...

Page 5: ...n On Off MAX SPAN 88 Stealth and Vibrator Settings STEALTH 89 Exiting Gas Select Mode START 89 Appendix C Interference Information 90 ESR A13D HCN HCN Detection 90 ESR A13D NO2 NO2 Detection 91 ESR A13D PH3 PH3 Detection 93 ESR A13D SO2 SO2 Detection 94 ESR B134 NH3 NH3 Detection 96 Warranty 98 WARNING Understand manual before operating This is an intrinsically safe product Substitution of compone...

Page 6: ...le alarms for unit malfunction Microprocessor control for reliability ease of use and advanced capabilities Data logging functions Alarm trend data STEL TWA and over range alarms Peak reading Built in time function Lunch break feature QPS C US classification for Class I Division I Groups A B C and D hazardous atmospheres WARNING The SC 04 detects elevated levels of super toxic gases which can be d...

Page 7: ...etpoint 25 ppm 0 5 ppm 4 7 ppm 0 50 ppm 0 30 ppm 2 00 ppm Sampling Method Diffusion Response Time T90 Within 10 Seconds Display Graphics LCD Display Operating Temperature Humidity Continuous environment 20 C to 50 C 10 to 90 RH Temporary environment up to 15 minutes 40 C to 60 C 0 to 95 RH Indication Accuracy 10 of reading or 5 of full scale whichever is greater Safety Regulatory ATEX Certificate ...

Page 8: ... Operation Fully Charged Ni MH Batteries 2 000 hours in Measuring Mode Non Alarm Operation Fully Charged Case High impact Plastic RF Shielded Dust and Weather Proof IP67 Standard Accessories Alligator clip Rubber boot Optional Accessories Belt clip Calibration cup Datalogging and Setup Programs Windows 7 8 and 10 available at www rkiinstruments com 04series IrDA USB Cable for connecting to a compu...

Page 9: ... case for viewing the LCD The sensor retainer is located on the right side of the case and allows access to the filters and sensor A feature in the lower left corner of the rear case is used to install the optional wrist strap LCD A digital LCD liquid crystal display is visible through a clear plastic window in the top case The LCD shows the gas reading The LCD also shows information for each of t...

Page 10: ... acid electrolyte A gas permeable membrane covers the sensor face and allows gas to diffuse into the electrolyte The gas reacts in the sensor and produces a current proportional to the concentration of the target gas The SC 04 s circuitry amplifies the current converts the current to a gas concentration and displays the concentration on the LCD Each target gas has its own sensor Table 3 SC 04 Cont...

Page 11: ...lace by the sensor gasket It prevents water and particulates from entering the instrument Infrared Communications Port An infrared IR communications port is located at the top of the instrument near the LED Logged data transmits through the port in standard IrDA protocol A computer s infrared port or an IrDA USB cable connected to a USB port can be used to download data to the 04 Series Dataloggin...

Page 12: ... une zone non dangereuse Standard Accessories Alligator Clip An alligator clip installs to 2 spring bars on the rear case Use the alligator clip to attach the SC 04 to clothing or a belt Teeth in the alligator clip s jaws prevent slipping The alligator clip can be rotated to change the instrument s orientation Protective Rubber Boot A protective rubber boot is installed over the SC 04 Open Alligat...

Page 13: ... a feature on the back case Calibration Cup The calibration cup installs over the sensor You must use the calibration cup when performing a bump test calibration or gas test IrDA USB Cable Unless your computer has a built in IrDA port a IrDA USB cable is needed to establish communication between the SC 04 and the Datalogging Program or the Setup Program Belt Clip Figure 4 Belt Clip Figure 5 Calibr...

Page 14: ... hear a beep 2 If LUNCH is set to ON factory setting if OFF see pg 56 the Lunch Break Screen appears The unit counts down from 5 seconds a Continue Accumulating To continue accumulating peak and time weighted average TWA readings from the last time the SC 04 was used press and release POWER MODE or allow the countdown to reach 0 The short term exposure limit STEL reading is reset each time the SC ...

Page 15: ...ress and release AIR The SC 04 cannot be used until a successful calibration is per formed Press and release POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a calibration The instrument takes you straight to the calibration start screen in User Mode s GAS CAL A CAL E CAL item if Password Pro tection is set to On using the 04 Series Setup Program you must enter a password first If you don t press POWER M...

Page 16: ...nter User Mode and perform a bump test The instrument takes you straight to the bump test start screen in User Mode s BUMP item if Password Protection is set to On using the 04 Series Setup Program you must enter a password first If you don t press POWER MODE the instrument automatically goes to the bump test start screen after 6 seconds if Password Protec tion is set to On using the 04 Series Set...

Page 17: ...EL Setpoint and TWA Setpoint 8 If ID DISP is set to ON factory setting is OFF see pg 81 the User ID Screen appears for a few seconds followed by the Station ID Screen 9 If the SC 04 experiences a sensor failure during start up a screen indicating that the sensor failed appears and the buzzer sounds a double pulsing tone once per second You cannot acknowledge the failure and continue to Measuring M...

Page 18: ...t password is required to perform an auto zero When the password screen appears adjust each digit with the AIR button and press and release the POWER MODE button to move on to the next digit Once the password is entered the instrument performs the auto zero 11 The SC 04 is now monitoring for gas in Measuring Mode The Measuring Mode Screen displays the current gas reading Performing a Demand Zero P...

Page 19: ...the password is entered the instrument shuts off Measuring Mode Operation When the SC 04 completes its startup sequence it is in Measuring Mode In Measuring Mode the SC 04 continuously monitors the sampled atmosphere and displays the gas concentration The SC 04 is in Normal Operation if there are no alarm indications Heart Symbol The heart symbol in the top right corner of the LCD indicates the op...

Page 20: ...ference Keep the SC 04 away from RF and EMI sources such as radio transmitters or large motors Alarm Indications The SC 04 buzzer sounds an alarm the LED flashes and the vibrator pulses when any sort of alarm condition or failure occurs If the SC 04 is operating in Stealth Mode the buzzer does not sound and the vibrator s operation depends on the VIB setting in Gas Select Mode s STEALTH item See p...

Page 21: ...CD Alarm LED flashes twice per second Backlight turns on High low tone sounds twice per second Vibrator pulses twice per second Minus Over Range Affected channel s gas reading is replaced with a flashing Gas name and units flash M OVER appears at the bottom of the LCD Alarm LED flashes twice per second Backlight turns on High low tone sounds twice per second Vibrator pulses twice per second Low Ba...

Page 22: ...ng falls below an alarm setpoint Responding to Over Range Alarms WARNING An over range condition may indicate an extreme carbon monoxide concentration or an explosive concentration Confirm the gas concentration with a different SC 04 or with another gas detecting device AVERTISSEMENT Un dépassement de la plage peut indiquer une concentration extrême en monoxyde de carbone ou une concentration en e...

Page 23: ...on as possible NOTE Alarms and the LCD backlight consume battery power and reduce the amount of operating time remaining Responding to Sensor Failure Alarms 1 Calibrate the sensor as described on pg 41 2 If the sensor failure continues replace the sensor as described on pg 71 3 If the sensor failure condition continues after replacing the sensor contact RKI Instruments Inc for further instructions...

Page 24: ... code is 031 press and release POWER MODE to continue into Measuring Mode if the instrument must be used temporarily CAUTION There is no datalogging function if you operate the instrument after a 031 system failure Contact RKI Instruments Inc as soon as possible Table 5 Error Code Explanation Error Code Explanation 000 ROM failure 010 RAM failure 020 FRAM failure 031 FLASH memory failure 082 Tempe...

Page 25: ... and there are no alarms The data logging interval time must be set using the 04 Series Datalogging Program To utilize the SC 04 s downloading capability you need PC with Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 10 IrDA port or IrDA USB cable cable available from RKI Instruments Inc 04 Series Datalogging Program available at www rkiinstruments com 04series For a complete description of the Datalogging Progr...

Page 26: ...u Items Display Mode Menu Item Description PEAK pg 27 Displays the Peak reading STEL pg 27 Displays the STEL reading TWA pg 28 Displays the TWA reading USER ID pg 28 A View and or change the User ID STN ID pg 29 A View and or change the Station ID CAL DATA pg 29 B Displays the last calibration date BP DATA pg 30 C Displays the last bump test date DATE pg 30 Displays the current date and time TEMP ...

Page 27: ...g when it is turned off so it can continue with the same peak when it is turned on again see pg 14 To clear the peak reading do the following NOTE If Password Protection is set to On using the 04 Series Setup Program the peak reading cannot be cleared 1 After entering Display Mode press and release POWER MODE until PEAK appears 2 Press and hold AIR until the screen prompts you to release it 3 The ...

Page 28: ...ance Mode is set to ON factory setting is OFF Use this screen to select a user ID from the 128 user IDs that are stored in the SC 04 s memory Before a user ID is selected on a brand new instrument the user ID is The factory installed user IDs have a U_ID_XXX format The user ID provides a way to identify the SC 04 user during a data logging session User IDs can only be selected in this menu item In...

Page 29: ...it the 128 user IDs you must use the 04 Series Datalogging Program or 04 Series Setup Program 1 After entering Display Mode press and release POWER MODE until the STN ID screen sequence appears 2 To change the Station ID press and release AIR The current Station ID flashes 3 Use AIR to scroll to the desired Station ID 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the Station ID and return to the STN ID s...

Page 30: ... if BP RMDR is set to ON factory setting is OFF 1 After entering Display Mode press and release POWER MODE until the BP DATA screen sequence appears 2 Press AIR to enter the BP DATA screen The date of the last successful bump test displays 3 When you are done viewing the last bump test date press and release POWER MODE to return to the BP DATA screen in Display Mode Date Time Screen DATE The DATE ...

Page 31: ...e Warning Alarm Alarm H STEL and TWA settings 4 While viewing the alarm settings for a particular alarm point press and release AIR and POWER MODE at the same time to simulate the alarm conditions The buzzer will sound the LED will flash and the instrument will vibrate just as it would if the displayed condition was actually happening 5 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the Alarm Points Sc...

Page 32: ... setting HI factory setting Buzzer volume is high LO Buzzer volume is low 1 While in Display Mode press and release POWER MODE until BUZZ VOL appears The current setting displays on the top line 2 Press and release AIR The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BUZZ VOL item in Display Mode HI BUZZ VOL H...

Page 33: ... P Set the calibration gas concentration ESCAPE Return to the A CAL item in the GAS CAL menu ESCAPE Return to the GAS CAL item in User Mode CAL SET pg 49 Change parameters related to calibration CAL RMDR pg 49 ON factory setting The instrument notifies the user upon startup when a calibration is due Notification type depends on CAL EXPD setting below CAL DATA screen appears in Display Mode OFF No ...

Page 34: ...een appears in Display Mode OFF factory setting No notification upon startup when a bump test is due BP DATA screen does not appear in Display Mode BP INT pg 53 How often the instrument needs to be bump tested Options 0 30 days factory setting is 30 days BP EXPD pg 54 Defines what action must be taken if a bump test is due upon startup CONFIRM factory setting Press and release AIR to acknowledge t...

Page 35: ... is 5 minutes ESCAPE Return to the BEEP item in User Mode BL TIME pg 58 How long the back light stays on after the last button press Options 0 255 seconds or OFF The factory setting is 30 seconds KEY TONE pg 59 ON factory setting Buzzer sounds when button is pressed OFF Buzzer does not sound when button is pressed DISP SET pg 59 OFF USER ID STN ID and BUZZ VOL items do not appear in Display Mode O...

Page 36: ... AIR to select each password number then press POWER MODE to save it and move on to the next number To go back a number press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds To reverse the direction of change ie from increasing to decreasing or vice versa a Press and hold AIR b Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons 6 The BUMP item displays 7 Use AIR to move through the User Mode...

Page 37: ...release both buttons To exit an entered item without saving a change press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds Performing a Bump Test BUMP Bump test the instrument before each day s use with a known concentration of the target gas The instrument does not need to be calibrated unless it does not pass the bump test To bump test the SC 04 you need Calibration gas cylinder 0 25 LPM fixed flo...

Page 38: ...r toxic gas cylinders it is important to vent the regulator while installing it onto the cylinder Venting the regulator during installation helps prevent air from getting into the cylinder and degrading the gas Open the regulator by turning the knob counterclockwise and install it onto the cylinder 7 Press and release POWER MODE 8 The gas reading flashes the bottom of the screen alternates between...

Page 39: ... to the BUMP screen in the BUMP menu 6 Use AIR to scroll to START and press and release POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode 1 The instrument shows which channels passed or failed the bump test The LED flashes and the buzzer sounds Use AIR to scroll between the result and the reading 2 Close the regulator 3 Unscrew the regulator 4 Remove the calibration cup 5 Press and release POWER MODE to return t...

Page 40: ...UMP menu 8 Use AIR to scroll to START and press and release POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode 1 A calibration immediately and automatically starts Continue to apply the calibration gas 2 The calibration time is the difference between the GAS TIME and the CAL TIME values defined in the BUMP SET SETTING item in User Mode 3 The instrument shows the pass fail results of the bump test calibration The ...

Page 41: ...d of time then press and release POWER MODE to perform the adjustment E CAL appears if E CAL User Mode item is set to something besides OFF As soon as gas is applied and the reading reaches 10 of the auto calibration value the instrument counts down from the number of seconds specified in the E CAL User Mode item and automatically performs the adjustment Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment AIR 1 Fin...

Page 42: ... fixed flow regulator Non absorbent tubing Calibration cup 1 Confirm that the SC 04 s calibration gas value matches the concentration listed on the calibration gas cylinder as described on pg 47 2 Install the calibration cup onto the SC 04 Be sure the calibration cup is installed in the correct direction and that it is pushed on all the way 3 Use the tubing to connect the regulator to the inlet of...

Page 43: ...egulator during installation helps prevent air from getting into the cylinder and degrading the gas Open the regulator by turning the knob counterclockwise and install it onto the cylinder 6 Press and release POWER MODE 7 The gas reading flashes and the bottom of the screen alternates between APPLY and A CAL NOTE To back out of the gas application screen without performing the calibration press an...

Page 44: ...maximum span value is close to the calibration gas value the sensor should be replaced soon The maximum adjustment is either twice the calibration value or full scale whichever is lower 4 Close the regulator 5 The instrument continues to the START screen 6 Remove the calibration cup 7 Press and release POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode 1 The instrument indicates that the calibration failed 2 Clos...

Page 45: ... calibration gas cylinder as described on pg 47 2 Install the calibration cup onto the SC 04 Be sure the calibration cup is installed in the correct direction and that it is pushed on all the way 3 Use the tubing to connect the regulator to the inlet of the calibration cup labeled IN Performing a Calibration 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to GAS CAL Table 11 Calibration Concentration Lim...

Page 46: ...nd degrading the gas Open the regulator by turning the knob counterclockwise and install it onto the cylinder 8 Once the gas reading reaches 10 of the auto calibration value the screen starts counting down from the time specified in the E CAL User Mode item In the example below E CAL is set to 60 seconds NOTE RKI Instruments recommends an E CAL setting of 120 seconds for Cl2 and NH3 and 60 seconds...

Page 47: ...d A maximum span of 10 00 ppm indicates that the reading could have been adjusted up to 10 00 ppm If the maximum span value is close to the calibration gas value the sensor should be replaced soon The maximum adjustment is either twice the calibration value or full scale whichever is lower 4 Close the regulator 5 The instrument continues to the START screen 6 Remove the calibration cup 7 Press and...

Page 48: ...ress and release POWER MODE to save the change The calibration gas value stops flashing and the unit returns to the gas name screen 10 Use AIR to scroll to ESCAPE 11 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the CAL P item in the A CAL menu 12 Press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE 13 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the A CAL item in the GAS CAL menu Table 12 Calibration Concentration Limits Chan...

Page 49: ...croll to CAL SET 2 Press and release POWER MODE The CAL RMDR item appears CAL RMDR ON factory setting The SC 04 gives an indication at start up if it is due for calibration The type of indication depends on the CAL EXPD setting see pg 50 OFF The SC 04 does not give an indication at start up if it is due for calibration 1 After entering the CAL SET menu press AIR to scroll to CAL RMDR 2 Press and r...

Page 50: ... Mode and perform a calibration CANT USE The SC 04 gives an indication at start up that calibration is past due Press and release POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a calibration Pressing AIR has no effect A successful calibration must be performed in order to use the instrument NONE The SC 04 gives an indication at startup that calibration is past due It is not necessary to acknowledge the...

Page 51: ...ss and release POWER MODE The GAS TIME item appears GAS TIME The GAS TIME is the amount of time that the instrument is exposed to gas during a bump test The available choices are 30 seconds factory setting 45 seconds 60 seconds and 90 seconds 1 After entering the SETTING menu press AIR to scroll to GAS TIME 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired...

Page 52: ...s if A CAL is set to ON and a bump test fails The bump test time is deducted from the calibration time For example if the CAL TIME is set to 90 seconds and the GAS TIME is set to 30 seconds if the bump test fails the SC 04 is only exposed to gas for an additional 60 seconds The available values are 90 seconds factory setting and 120 seconds 1 After entering the SETTING menu press AIR to scroll to ...

Page 53: ... not give an indication at start up if it is due for bump testing 1 After entering the BUMP SET menu press AIR to scroll to BP RMDR 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BP RMDR item in the BUMP SET menu 5 See Exiting the BUMP SET Menu on page 54 to return to User Mode...

Page 54: ...ot necessary to acknowledge the indication If desired press POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a bump test The warm up sequence continues on its own 1 After entering the BUMP SET menu press AIR to scroll to BP EXPD 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BP EXPD i...

Page 55: ... 7 The instrument returns to the channel selection screen 8 See ESCAPE on page 56 to return to User Mode Channel Alarm Point Limitations Cl2 0 15 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 20 00 ppm HCN 0 9 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 30 0 ppm NH3 4 0 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 400 0 ppm NO2 0 50 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 20 00 ppm PH3 0 05 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 20 00 ppm SO2 0 50 ppm WARNING ALARM ALARM H 100 00...

Page 56: ... ALARM P menu press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE 2 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the ALARM P item in User Mode 3 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 62 to enter Measuring Mode Updating the Lunch Break Setting LUNCH OFF factory setting The SC 04 automatically starts new TWA and PEAK reading collection and resets the time in operation at startup ON The Lunch Break Screen displays during...

Page 57: ...ften as defined by the BEEP INT parameter to verify that the instrument is operating LED BUZ The SC 04 s LED double flashes and the buzzer double beeps as often as defined by the BEEP INT parameter to verify that the instrument is operating BMP CAL If a bump test or a calibration is due and if BP EXPD or CAL EXPD is set to CONFIRM factory setting or NONE the SC 04 s LED double flashes as often as ...

Page 58: ... item in the BEEP menu 5 See ESCAPE on page 58 to return to User Mode ESCAPE 1 While in the BEEP menu press AIR to scroll to ESCAPE 2 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the BEEP item in User Mode 3 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 62 to enter Measuring Mode Updating the Backlight Time BL TIME This setting defines how long the LCD backlight stays on when you press any button The min...

Page 59: ...easuring Mode START on page 62 to enter Measuring Mode Display Mode Items DISP SET OFF USER ID STN ID and BUZZ VOL screens do not appear in Display Mode ON factory setting BUZZ VOL screen appears in Display Mode USER ID and STN ID screens appear in Display Mode if ID DISP in Maintenance Mode is also set to ON factory setting is OFF 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to DISP SET 2 Press and r...

Page 60: ...instead of Easy Calibration E CAL XX seconds Easy Calibration E CAL item appears in GAS CAL menu instead of Auto Calibration A CAL During a calibration the instrument counts down from the number of seconds you select NOTE RKI Instruments recommends an E CAL setting of 120 seconds for Cl2 and NH3 and 60 seconds for all other gases 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to E CAL 2 Press and releas...

Page 61: ...easuring Mode Turning the Password On Off PASS W ON The SC 04 prompts you for a password when you enter User Mode The factory set password is 0405 but it can be changed OFF factory setting No password is required to enter User Mode 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to PASS W 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 If you selected...

Page 62: ...on page 62 to enter Measuring Mode Viewing the ROM SUM ROM SUM The ROM SUM screen shows the instrument s firmware version and firmware checksum 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to ROM SUM 2 Press and release POWER MODE The screen shows the ROM SUM The ROM is the top value and the SUM is the bottom value 3 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the ROM SUM item in User Mode 4 See Enterin...

Page 63: ...t Troubleshooting The troubleshooting table describes error messages symptoms probable causes and recommended action for problems you may encounter with the SC 04 Table 13 Troubleshooting the SC 04 Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action The LCD is blank The unit got turned off The batteries needs to be replaced The battery cover may not be completely closed 1 To turn on the unit press and bri...

Page 64: ...tie Ne mélangez pas les anciennes nouvelles ou différents types de piles Replace the batteries when the last bar in the battery icon is flashing 1 Make sure the SC 04 is off Calibration fails The calibration value does not match the cylinder gas concentration The sample gas is not reaching the sensor because of a bad connection The calibration cylinder is out of gas or is outdated The sensor needs...

Page 65: ...n 3 Rotate the captive battery cover screw counterclockwise 4 Remove the battery cover 5 Remove the old batteries NOTE New batteries must be installed within 5 minutes to avoid having to reset the date time Figure 7 Releasing the Alligator or Belt Clip Battery Cover Screw Figure 8 Unscrew Battery Cover Screw Battery Cover Figure 9 Battery Cover Removal ...

Page 66: ...not set the date and time within 30 seconds the instrument automatically begins its warmup sequence Recharging the Batteries Ni MH Batteries Only Any battery charger capable of charging AAA Ni MH batteries can be used to recharge the SC 04 s Ni MH batteries RKI Instruments Inc recommends using one of the chargers specified on pg 73 WARNING To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere batteries mu...

Page 67: ...ilter The humidity filter is white in color The filter should be replaced every 6 months 1 Verify that the SC 04 is off 2 Remove the rubber boot if installed 3 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the 4 screws that attached the front case to the rear case 4 Turn the instrument right side up The screws are not captive and may fall out Be sure not to lose them 5 Remove the front case from the...

Page 68: ...faces away from the rear case and the slots in the sensor line up with tabs in the socket CAUTION Forcing a sensor into a socket without lining the sensor slots up with the socket tabs may damage the sensor or socket 11 Reinstall the front case to the rear case 12 Reinstall the 4 screws that were removed in Step 3 13 Reinstall the rubber boot if being used Figure 13 Sensor Filter Location Hydropho...

Page 69: ...r case 4 Turn the instrument right side up The screws are not captive and may fall out Be sure not to lose them 5 Remove the front case from the rear case 6 Turn the front case upside down 7 If the sensor stayed in the front case remove the sensor 8 Carefully remove the sensor gasket and the sensor filter that sits in the middle of the sensor gasket Figure 14 Unscrewing Case Screw 4x Front Case Re...

Page 70: ...red side faces away from the rear case and the slots in the sensor line up with tabs in the socket CAUTION Forcing a sensor into a socket without lining the sensor slots up with the socket tabs may damage the sensor or socket 14 Reinstall the front case to the rear case 15 Reinstall the 4 screws that were removed in Step 3 16 Reinstall the rubber boot if being used Figure 16 Hydrophobic Filter Loc...

Page 71: ... and may fall out Be sure not to lose them 5 Remove the front case from the rear case 6 Turn the front case upside down 7 Remove the old sensor It will either be in its rear case socket or it will be stuck to the sensor gasket in the front case 8 Install the new sensor in the socket on the rear case The colored side faces away from the rear case and the slots in the sensor line up with tabs in the...

Page 72: ...the socket tabs may damage the sensor or socket 9 Reinstall the front case to the rear case 10 Reinstall the 4 screws that were removed in Step 3 11 Reinstall the rubber boot if being used 12 Calibrate the sensor as described on pg 41 Figure 19 Sensor Location Tabs Align Sensor Slots with Tabs in Case Rear Case ...

Page 73: ...isk dark gray for HCN sensor 33 7139 H2S scrubber disk tan for NO2 and SO2 sensors 5 pack 33 7139 01 H2S scrubber disk tan for NO2 and SO2 sensors 33 7141 Humidity filter disk white for NH3 sensor 5 pack 33 7141 01 Humidity filter disk white for NH3 sensor 47 5084RK USB IrDA adapter module Legasic for use with all premier portables without USB cable 47 5084RK 01 USB IrDA adapter assembly Legasic f...

Page 74: ...uminum 81 1050RK 25 Regulator fixed flow 0 25 LPM with gauge and knob for 17 liter and 34 liter steel cylinders cylinders with external threads 81 1051RK 25 Regulator fixed flow 0 25 LPM with gauge and knob for 34 liter aluminum 58 liter and 103 liter cylinders cylinders with internal threads 81 1146 Calibration cup 81 SC04HCN LV Calibration kit for HCN SC 04 34 liter aluminum cylinder of 10 ppm H...

Page 75: ...TEST pg 78 Apply gas to test sensor response and observe alarm indications without an alarm event being recorded SEN DATE pg 79 View and or set the replacement date for the sensor and the batteries BUMP pg 80 Perform a bump test LATCH pg 80 ON factory setting The SC 04 remains in alarm until the alarm condition passes and POWER MODE is pressed OFF The SC 04 automatically resets an alarm when the a...

Page 76: ...ser Mode OFF factory setting Zero suppression item does not appear in User Mode Zero suppression item is always available in Maintenance Mode ZFLW DSP pg 82 ON Zero follower item appears in User Mode OFF factory setting Zero follower item does not appear in User Mode Zero follower item is always available in Maintenance Mode CYL DISP pg 82 ON CYL SEL item appears in GAS CAL OFF factory setting CYL...

Page 77: ...R to move through the Maintenance Mode items Tips for Using Maintenance Mode To scroll from one item to the next press and release AIR To reverse the scrolling direction a Press and hold AIR b Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons c The scrolling direction returns to the original direction when you exit and reenter a menu To skip an item when a question is asked press and rele...

Page 78: ...ration gas cylinder The concentrations should be above the alarm condition you want to check Standard alarm points are listed on pg 7 A 0 25 LPM fixed flow regulator Non absorbent tubing Calibration cup 1 Install the calibration cup onto the SC 04 Be sure the calibration cup is installed in the correct direction and that it is pushed on all the way 2 Use the tubing to connect the regulator to the ...

Page 79: ...nt place 9 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the GAS TEST item in Maintenance Mode 10 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 85 to enter Measuring Mode Sensor Battery Replacement Date SEN DATE The SEN DATE item allows you to keep track of when the sensor and the batteries were replaced 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR to scroll to SEN DATE 2 Press and release POWER MODE The sensor ...

Page 80: ...ing 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the LATCH item in Maintenance Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 85 to enter Measuring Mode Turning the Demand Zero Function On Off D ZERO ON factory setting You can manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode by pressing AIR OFF You cannot manually perform a fresh air adjust in Measuring Mode 1 While in M...

Page 81: ...de 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 85 to enter Measuring Mode Turning the ID Display Function On Off ID DISP ON The User ID and Station ID screens appear in the startup sequence If DISP SET in User Mode is also set to ON then the IDs can be changed in Display Mode OFF factory setting The User ID and Station ID screens do not appear in the startup sequence and the IDs cannot be changed ...

Page 82: ... to have the zero suppression item appear in User Mode Contact RKI Instruments before turning this setting on User Mode Zero Follower ZFLW DSP ON Zero follower item appears in User Mode OFF factory setting Zero follower item does not appear in User Mode The zero follower item is always available in Maintenance Mode It is not normally necessary to have the zero follower item appear in User Mode Con...

Page 83: ...de Turning the Password On Off PASS W ON factory setting The SC 04 prompts you for a password when you enter Maintenance Mode The factory set password is 0400 but it can be changed OFF No password is required to enter Maintenance Mode 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR to scroll to PASS W 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 If yo...

Page 84: ... SUM ROM SUM The ROM SUM screen shows the instrument s firmware version and firmware checksum 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR to scroll to ROM SUM 2 Press and release POWER MODE The screen shows the ROM SUM The ROM is the top value and the SUM is the bottom value 3 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the ROM SUM item in Maintenance Mode 4 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 85 to...

Page 85: ...d release POWER MODE to perform a default operation The instrument beeps twice and returns to the M DEF item in Maintenance Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 85 to enter Measuring Mode Entering Measuring Mode START 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR to scroll to START 2 Press and release POWER MODE The instrument begins its warmup sequence SURE YES MODE NO AIR START ...

Page 86: ... a third beep release the buttons 5 A password screen appears and the first digit flashes The password is 2014 6 Use AIR to select each password number then press POWER MODE to save it and move on to the next number To go back a number press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds Table 16 Gas Select Mode Menu Items Menu Item Page of Description Description SAVE AP pg 87 Set the current alar...

Page 87: ... release AIR To reverse the direction of change ie from increasing to decreasing or vice versa a Press and hold AIR b Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons To exit an entered item without saving a change press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds Saving the Alarm Points SAVE AP Performing a SAVE AP operation saves the current alarm setpoints Performing a DEF ALMP oper...

Page 88: ...ading could have been adjusted up to 100 ppm If the maximum span value is close to the calibration value the sensor should be replaced soon The upper limit on the maximum adjustment indicated is either twice the calibration value or full scale whichever is lower OFF factory setting There is no maximum span indication at the end of a calibration 1 While in Gas Select Mode press AIR to scroll to MAX...

Page 89: ...can be useful to have this feature turned on if you have also turned STEALTH on OFF factory setting The vibrator does not activate for any reason 1 While in Gas Select Mode press AIR to scroll to STEALTH 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current STEALTH setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE The current VIB setting flashes 5 Use AIR to display the ...

Page 90: ...m 0 8 ppm 1 Hydrogen H2 500 ppm 1 1 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 25 0 ppm 0 2 ppm Isobutane i C4H10 0 72 vol 12 3 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O 5000 ppm 1 8 ppm 1 Methane CH4 5 0 vol 0 0 ppm Methyl Ethyl Ketone C4H8O 5000 ppm 0 6 ppm Methyl Methacrylate C5H8O2 4250 ppm 0 3 ppm n Hexane n C6H14 3000 ppm 0 0 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 6 1 ppm 28 9 ppm 1 Nitrogen Monoxide NO 5 0 ppm 12 7 ppm 1 Ozone O3 0 45 ...

Page 91: ...ol C2H5OH 8333 ppm 0 22 ppm 1 Ethyl Acetate C4H8O2 0 53 vol 0 11 ppm Fluorine F2 1 6 ppm 0 04 ppm Hydrogen H2 500 ppm 0 80 ppm Hydrogen Bromide HBr 9 0 ppm 0 04 ppm Hydrogen Chloride HCl 3 2 ppm 0 06 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 25 0 ppm 0 09 ppm Isobutane i C4H10 0 45 vol 0 05 ppm Isobuten C4H8 1000 ppm 27 14 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O 0 50 vol 0 63 ppm Methane CH4 1 26 vol 0 09 ppm Methanol CH3OH 1...

Page 92: ...m 0 02 ppm Propane C3H8 0 49 vol 0 01 ppm Propylene C3H6 0 5 vol 48 27 ppm Sulfur Dioxide SO2 5 ppm 4 99 ppm Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O 0 50 vol 0 90 ppm 1 Toluene C7H8 1 0 vol 0 46 ppm 1 Xylene C8H10 1 0 vol 0 12 ppm 1 1 The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas Gas Chemical Formula Concentration Indication Value ...

Page 93: ... ppm 6 54 ppm Ethanol C2H5OH 8333 ppm 0 00 ppm Ethyl Acetate C4H8O2 0 53 vol 0 01 ppm Hydrogen H2 500 ppm 0 05 ppm Hydrogen Chloride HCl 8 0 ppm 0 00 ppm Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 5 0 ppm 0 39 ppm Hydrogen Selenide H2Se 10 ppm 4 45 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 25 0 ppm 10 60 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O 0 50 vol 0 02 ppm Methane CH4 2 56 vol 0 00 ppm Methanol CH3OH 1 38 vol 0 00 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 5 0...

Page 94: ... C2H6 0 75 vol 0 02 ppm Ethanol C2H5OH 8333 ppm 0 22 ppm 1 Ethyl Acetate C4H8O2 0 53 vol 0 11 ppm Fluorine F2 1 6 ppm 0 04 ppm Hydrogen H2 500 ppm 0 80 ppm Hydrogen Bromide HBr 9 0 ppm 0 04 ppm Hydrogen Chloride HCl 3 2 ppm 0 06 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 25 0 ppm 0 09 ppm Isobutane i C4H10 0 45 vol 0 05 ppm Isobuten C4H8 1000 ppm 27 19 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O 0 50 vol 0 63 ppm Methane CH4 1 26 ...

Page 95: ...2 51 ppm 0 02 ppm Propane C3H8 0 49 vol 0 01 ppm Propylene C3H6 0 5 vol 48 27 ppm Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O 0 50 vol 0 90 ppm 1 Toluene C7H8 1 0 vol 0 46 ppm 1 Xylene C8H10 1 0 vol 0 12 ppm 1 1 The indicated value may fluctuate when exposed to this gas Table 17 Interference Chart for ESR A13D SO2 SO2 Detection Gas Chemical Formula Concentration Indication Value ...

Page 96: ...ppm Chlorine Cl2 0 8 ppm 1 1 ppm Ethanol C2H5OH 0 83 vol 5 4 ppm Hydrogen H2 500 ppm 0 7 ppm Hydrogen Chloride HCl 8 ppm 0 5 ppm Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 8 0 ppm 2 5 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 30 ppm 0 6 ppm Isobutane C4H10 0 89 vol 0 9 ppm Methane CH4 2 21 vol 1 0 ppm Nitric Oxide NO 101 ppm 0 8 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 99 ppm 23 9 ppm Oxygen O2 100 vol 0 4 ppm Ozone O3 0 3 ppm 8 5 ppm Phosphine PH3 0 ...

Page 97: ... Carbon Monoxide CO 2970 ppm 0 05 ppm Ethanol C2H5OH 1 vol 0 ppm Fluorine F2 1 6 ppm 0 43 ppm Hydrogen H2 1 99 vol 0 07 ppm Hydrogen Bromide HBr 3 2 ppm 0 04 ppm Hydrogen Chloride HCl 5 ppm 0 29 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 30 ppm 0 69 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol CH3CH OH CH3 1 vol 0 ppm Methane CH4 99 9 vol 0 04 ppm Nitric Oxide NO 101 ppm 0 04 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 49 9 ppm 0 57 ppm Ozone O3 0 533 ppm ...

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