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101515-0 RMLD MANUAL REV 

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Chapter V

 

Maintenance and Troubleshooting Information

 

Troubleshooting the Instrument

 

The advanced design of the RMLD makes it one of the most reliable leak survey 
instruments available.  However, should you experience problems with the instrument or 
suspect that the instrument is not operating properly, do not use the instrument for leak 
survey work until the problem is resolved. 

Only a qualified RMLD repair technician should attempt to repair or adjust the 
instrument.   There are no user serviceable components in the RMLD that can be repaired 
or replaced. 

Most often, a problem has a simple cause.  The following table provides a list of common 
problems, cause and solution.  Should you have a problem not listed or the solution 
doesn’t work, please contact 

HEATH 

for further assistance. 

Symptom

 

Probable Cause(s)

 

Solution

 

Readings are higher than 
normal at short range and 
lower than normal for long 
range. 

Laser calibration has
drifted

Run Self-Test

Concentration reading low 
and will not pass the Self- 
Test 

Laser calibration has
drifted

Run Self-Test and use

the override function

Have to use Self-Test 
override each time the Self- 
Test is performed 

Laser calibration has
drifted

Laser calibration drift
rate is too high

Perform the Self-Test

on a daily basis

Contact 

HEATH

.

Unit will not turn on 

Low battery

Recharge internal

battery, or

Use the External Power

Supply

Keep getting a warning 
sound or icon when 
scanning 

Scanning at a distance

beyond the RMLD
range

Background  surface  is

absorbing  or  reflection
the light level

Move closer to the

target, or

Change angle to the

target to get a better
reflecting background

Check battery level and

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Страница 1: ...Page 1 of 36 User s Manual Heath Consultants Incorporated Houston TX Phone 713 844 1300 Fax 713 844 1309 1 800 HEATH US www heathus com 101515 0 RMLD MANUAL REV F...

Страница 2: ...manual is prohibited without the express written consent of HEATH HEATH operates under a continual product improvement program and reserves the right to make improvements and or changes without prior...

Страница 3: ...r The visible green Spotter laser is a Class IIIa laser product Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments Spotter laser Fig 1 1 Caution No attempt should be made to repair the i...

Страница 4: ...ry Charger 10 Instruction CD 10 Carrying Case 10 Headphone 10 Optional Accessories 11 Chapter II Battery Charging Rechargeable Battery 12 Battery Charger 13 Charging Procedure 13 Chapter III Operating...

Страница 5: ...LD Measure Gas 26 Chapter V Maintenance and Troubleshooting Information Troubleshooting the Instrument 29 Maintenance 31 Chapter VI Service Information Warranties and Warranty Repair 32 Obtaining Serv...

Страница 6: ...hout always having to walk the full length of the service line Fig 1 2 Using laser technology remote detection allows you to safely survey areas that may be difficult to reach such as busy roadways ya...

Страница 7: ...sensitivity or range is not affected by reasonable amounts of dust on the optics window The RMLD has built in Self test and Calibration functions that will assure that the instrument is operating prop...

Страница 8: ...s operation and adjusts laser wavelength for maximum sensitivity Test gas cell integrated with carrying case Compliance EMC EN61000 6 2 EN6100 6 4 Pending Laser Eye Safety CDRH ANSI and IEC IR Detecto...

Страница 9: ...alibration Cell Carrying Case Shoulder Strap Manual Training Video External Power Supply optional Earphone RMLD Battery Charger Charger Adaptors Fig 1 4 System Components Controller The controller pro...

Страница 10: ...dicator Adaptors are provided to convert the style plug for different types of receptacles Instruction CD The Instruction CD contains the following items 1 Instruction Manual that provides instruction...

Страница 11: ...nal stability and control of the unit while surveying HEATH strongly suggests that this harness be used by personnel who use the instrument on a continuous basis to limit fatigue when holding the tran...

Страница 12: ...nt to run until it shuts itself off This should also be needed if the indicator does not follow the actual charge e g if the instrument stops operating while the battery indicator is reading that a ch...

Страница 13: ...following procedure 1 Turn the instrument off 2 Plug the AC plug into a surge protected outlet 3 Plug the charger plug into the RMLD charger port 4 A blinking green light indicates that the charger is...

Страница 14: ...to acknowledge a user prompt Down adjust button press to decrease a value Select button press to scroll through the menu options Display Battery Indicator displays the amount of battery charge Gas Co...

Страница 15: ...rposes only Turning the RMLD On Depress the Power Switch located on the rear panel When the unit first turns on the green Spotter laser will briefly flash and the display will shortly show all of the...

Страница 16: ...er The visible green spotter laser is a Class IIIa laser product Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments Spotter laser IR Detector laser Spotter trigger switch Fig 3 3 Turning...

Страница 17: ...libration 1 Press the Up button to acknowledge user prompts OK or Retry Ready to start Self Test VOL i Press Up button to increase the volume level ii Press Down button to decrease the volume level SP...

Страница 18: ...played when in DMD mode While using the DMD no sound will be heard until a detection of methane occurs The pitch of the sound will be relative to the methane concentration The higher the pitch the str...

Страница 19: ...entration level No sound at all will indicate a low light level condition or instrument fault Note that the pitch level increases as you scan at a further distance This is due to the ambient amount of...

Страница 20: ...or to the beginning of your survey day Each Self Test Calibration should be recorded into a daily log An example daily log has been included at the end of this manual for your convenience To perform t...

Страница 21: ...hecking the above repeat the Self Test and Calibration procedure above Calibration Override Should the unit fail at step 6 due to initial low readings perform the following actions 1 Ensure the instru...

Страница 22: ...ake sure battery is fully charged Make sure the unit is in its proper position all the way down and flat Verify calibration cell is not broken Use the Calibration Override Laser adjustment failed Make...

Страница 23: ...conditions like high winds and higher temperatures will cause the plume to dissipate faster The operator must consider these factors and their effects throughout the survey The most important aspect...

Страница 24: ...ter scan the meter in a horizontal Z pattern maintaining a constant distance as you sweep across If a leak is located near or on the meter these tips help to determine if the leak is underground or on...

Страница 25: ...e detection Fig 4 1 Sudden change in distance may cause a false detection Obstructions or variations in the landscape can cause dark zones where the laser doesn t scan Look for the best angle to thoro...

Страница 26: ...trong reflections off certain types of surfaces e g black garbage bags water droplets glass polished surfaces stones license plates reflectors etc may give a false detection Rescan the area from a sli...

Страница 27: ...cal signal that carries the information needed to deduce the methane concentration The laser light is selective to methane and will not false alarm on other hydrocarbons This signal is processed so th...

Страница 28: ...otprint width and distance increases as the distance increases see Figure 4 5 This is why it is much easier to detect leaks from a distance of 10 to 15 ft and beyond Note There is always a small amoun...

Страница 29: ...t listed or the solution doesn t work please contact HEATH for further assistance Symptom Probable Cause s Solution Readings are higher than normal at short range and lower than normal for long range...

Страница 30: ...output not optimized Alarm Detection Threshold set too high or low for conditions Perform Self Test procedure Check the Alarm Detection Threshold Error icon or Warning icon on continuously Low batter...

Страница 31: ...ated Maintenance Item Frequency Clean outer surfaces with damp rag As needed Clean Transceiver window with damp KemWipe or equivalent none abrasive lens tissue As needed to prevent dust or water stain...

Страница 32: ...pre paid and adequately insured Return shipping and insurance will be at no charge to the purchaser HEATH does not assume liability for indirect or consequential damage or loss of any nature in conne...

Страница 33: ...bration Drift A normal characteristic of tunable diode lasers is that the wavelength calibration can drift slowly overtime The RMLD has a built in Selt Test Calibration feature to automatically mainta...

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Страница 36: ...RMLD Daily Self Test and Calibration Log RMLD S N Date Operator Passed Self Test Self Test ppm m Reading Alarm Level Notes 101515 0 RMLD MANUAL REV F Page 34 of 36...

Страница 37: ...ropean EMC directive 89 336 EEC FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Class A and ANSI C63 4 and is in accordance with the following standards EN 61326 1 Conducted Emissions Class A April 21 2005 Radiated Emis...

Страница 38: ...LD MANUAL REV F Technical Support 1 800 HEATH US 1 800 432 8487 HOUSTON FACTORY SERVICE CENTER Heath Consultants Manufacturing Division 9030 Monroe Road Houston Texas 77061 Phone 713 844 1300 Fax 713...

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