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Rig Rat III Controller 
User Manual 

Installation 

Guidelines 

Caution 

Qualified personnel should perform the 
installation according to applicable electrical 
codes, regulations, and safety standards. 

When installing the controller, adhere to the following 
guidelines: 

• 

This system is rated for General Purpose Area 
installation only. 

• 

A circuit breaker is included in the building installation 
as a disconnect device for the equipment. The 
disconnect device is installed in close proximity to the 
equipment and is marked as a disconnecting means 
for the equipment. 

• 

The terminals for all external circuits are used only with 
equipment that have no live parts that are accessible. 

Antenna Location 

When finding a location for the antenna, it is important to 
notice your surroundings. A variety of factors should be kept 
in mind when selecting a location for the antenna: 

• 

The terrain; 

• 

The line-of-sight to the detector antenna; 

• 

The proximity to any radio frequency interference 
(RFI). 

BW recommends the following when finding a location for the 
antenna: 

• 

Do not locate the antenna near water. 

• 

Ensure the antenna is as high and clear of 
surrounding objects as possible. 

• 

There is a clear line-of-sight between the antenna 
of the controller and the detector. (There are no 
obstructions between them.) 

• 

The controller’s antenna should be placed as far as 
possible from other antenna systems in order to 
avoid possible RFI. 

a

 Warning 

Use extreme caution when working near 
telephone and electrical power lines. Always 
mount antennas at least twice the length of the 
antenna away from power lines. 

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Страница 1: ...g Rat III Controller Wireless Gas Detection Communication Center D2135 1 English iERP 113189 2003 BW Technologies All rights reserved Printed in Canada All product names are trademarks of their respec...

Страница 2: ...commendations of BW b the buyer promptly notifying BW of any defect and if required promptly making the product available for correction No goods shall be returned to BW until receipt by the buyer of...

Страница 3: ...5 Installation 10 Guidelines 10 Antenna Location 10 Antenna Installation 11 Controller Location 11 Controller Installation 11 Grounding Instructions 12 Wiring 15 Options and Accessories Installation...

Страница 4: ...18 Deactivating the Controller 18 External Features 18 External Internal Power LED 18 Test Switch 18 Channel Enable Switch 18 Alarms 19 Common Latching Alarm Switches 21 Storage and Transporting 22 Pr...

Страница 5: ...er vi 1 International Symbols 4 2 The Rig Rat III Controller 6 3 Internal Components 7 4 Display Elements 8 5 Switches and Keys 9 6 Transceiver and Detector Channel Example 16 7 Alarms 19 8 Troublesho...

Страница 6: ...Rig Rat III Controller User Manual iv...

Страница 7: ...oller 6 2 Internal Components 7 3 Display Elements 8 4 Controller Dimensions 11 5 Bonding Controller 12 6 Bonding with Bonding Cable 13 7 Grounding Rod Installation 14 8 Power Connections 15 9 Transce...

Страница 8: ...NS THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING The Rig Rat III Controller Order Number Descrip...

Страница 9: ...er for the Rig Rat III gas detection system The controller is a monitoring device and does not control the Rig Rat III Detector The controller warns when hazardous gas levels exceed the user selectabl...

Страница 10: ...A 7X9 CANADA Or visit us on the World Wide Web www gasmonitors com ISO 9001 Safety Information Read First Use the controller only as specified in this manual otherwise the protection provided by the i...

Страница 11: ...d when installing them Confirm that the weatherproof ring on the connector s is fully screwed down Confirm that all ports not in use are fully screwed down and have cover caps installed Ensure that th...

Страница 12: ...units unless instructions are contained in the manual for that procedure and or that part is listed as a replacement part Use only BW parts The controller warranty will be void if the unit is disasse...

Страница 13: ...cable are needed in order to operate the controller To order the antenna antenna cable or any replacement part see the Replacement Parts and Accessories section To become familiar with the features a...

Страница 14: ...rying handle B TNC antenna connector C Channel enable disable switch D Audible alarm E External tension latch F Security key G Power entry H Low High Fault alarm relays I External Internal power indic...

Страница 15: ...Rig Rat III Controller Getting Started Figure 2 Internal Components Table 3 Internal Components Item Function A Main board B Batteries C Transceiver D Power board 7...

Страница 16: ...ed icon C Channel on LED D Sensor 2 identifier icon bar E Sensor OK F Sensor FAIL G Fault alarm LED Item Function H High alarm condition I Low alarm condition J Numeric value ppm or K Sensor 1 identif...

Страница 17: ...wise TEST RESET To reset the controller turn the TEST RESET switch clockwise To test the controller turn the TEST RESET switch counterclockwise To acknowledge a latched alarm turn the TEST RESET switc...

Страница 18: ...ion When finding a location for the antenna it is important to notice your surroundings A variety of factors should be kept in mind when selecting a location for the antenna The terrain The line of si...

Страница 19: ...cable such as the LMR 400 See the section Replacement Parts and Accessories The use of connectors should be minimized Controller Location When selecting a location to install the controller do not pl...

Страница 20: ...ould be satisfactory for the system but if it is not refer to the applicable situation Note All system components plug in accessories and options are bonded to the main system through their cables Sit...

Страница 21: ...Figure 6 1 Establish a plant ground location 2 Using a bonding cable 4 12 gauge insulated wire tap into the existing plant ground network 3 Mount the system components in location fixing the other end...

Страница 22: ...controller in location 3 If a plant ground is not available mount as in situation 2 or establish an earth ground as in situation 4 Situation 4 A plant ground rod is not available and earth ground must...

Страница 23: ...required to operate the controller Set the power switch to the applicable voltage Note The controller s back up batteries are trickle charged from the main power Do not switch neutral wires when conn...

Страница 24: ...s adding detection points and or changeover of equipment To access the transceiver open the two external tension latches If the controller is locked you need to unlock it with the security key The con...

Страница 25: ...layed on the detector LCD will be replicated on the corresponding LCD channel of the controller Note The battery displayed on the controller LCD is the battery level of the applicable detector not the...

Страница 26: ...ent of a main power failure the controller will temporarily run from the backup battery Test Switch To test the correct operation of the alarm LEDs the audible alarm and the alarm relays turn the TEST...

Страница 27: ...hing Table 7 Alarms Alarm Display Low Alarm LOW LED lights DANGER icon lights and flashes LOW ALARM icon lights advising alarm level and sensor affected LCD readout shows numeric value of gas present...

Страница 28: ...r the shortest bar and the battery icon is flashing Sensor Integrity Alarm FAULT LED lights DANGER icon lights and flashes FAIL icon lights to advise of the affected sensor cable Audible alarm pulses...

Страница 29: ...larm When you latch an alarm you are also latching any accompanying alarm relay To configure an alarm to be latching set the applicable switch on the power board to the ON position To activate the aud...

Страница 30: ...ent or placing an instrument in storage 1 Ensure all instruments are fully charged 2 Turn off the instrument 3 Unplug all equipment from the controller and replace port cover caps Keep a record of all...

Страница 31: ...orter storage times While in storage the battery s capacity should not be allowed to fall below 50 of the fully charged state Note It will take approximately one year for a battery to discharge to 50...

Страница 32: ...on detector Detector XMTR is disabled Enable detector XMTR Antenna is not aligned Move the antenna RF signal from detector is too weak Move or replace the antenna Replace the antenna cable with low lo...

Страница 33: ...t connected and backup batteries are low Connect the main AC power and replace recharge batteries Controller displays Set Up The controller s Detector Channel rotary switch is not set to 0 Set the Det...

Страница 34: ...6K Replacement port cover cap 5 and 6 pin with chain screws and washer 1 M1487 Power key 2 E2037K 12 V rechargeable battery sealed lead acid 3 4 amp hr 1 RR AN8 Antenna 8 DBI 1 Model No Description Qt...

Страница 35: ...alarm and fault alarm Fault alarm loss of transmission alarm low battery alarm and sensor integrity alarm Audible Alarm 85 dB at 3 ft 1 m oscillating Visual Alarm Red and yellow light emitting diodes...

Страница 36: ...g Rat III Controller Wireless Gas Detection Communication Center D2135 1 English iERP 113189 2003 BW Technologies All rights reserved Printed in Canada All product names are trademarks of their respec...

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