Heath Consultants Remote Methane Leak Detector (RML) - Manual (Page 29)

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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