Heath Consultants Remote Methane Leak Detector (RML) - Manual (Page 8)

Chapter I
RMLD System Specifications
Detection Method: Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS)
Measurement Range: 0 to 99,999 ppm-m
Sensitivity: 5 ppm-m at distance from 0 to 50 ft (15 m)
10 ppm-m or better from 50 to 100 ft (15 to 30 m)
Detection Distance: 100 ft (30 m) nominal. Actual distance may vary due to
background type and conditions
Beam Size: Conical in shape with a 22” width at 100 ft. (56 cm at 30 m)
Detection Alarms Modes Digital Methane Detection (DMD):
Audible tone relative to concentration when
detection threshold exceeded.
Adjustable Alarm Detection Threshold from 0 to
255 ppm-m
Pure Tone:
Continuous audio tone relative to concentration
System Fault Warning Audible tone and indication on the display
Self Test & Calibration Built-in Self-Test and Calibration function verifies
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 Detector Laser:
Class I
Green Spotter Laser:
Class IIIa; Do not stare into beam or view directly
with optical instruments.
Display: Large easy to read backlit LCD (.75” Numeric)
Operating Temperature 0° to 122° F (-17° to 50° C)
Humidity 5 to 95 % RH, non-condensing
Enclosure: IP54 (Water splash and Dust resistant)
Instrument Weight: 9 lbs (Transceiver 3 lbs, Controller 6 lbs) (4 kg; 1.3 kg,
2.7 kg)
Carry Case: 14 lbs; 34” x 9 ½” x 14” (6.4 kg; 86 cm x 24 cm x 36 cm)
Power Supply Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery
External Backup Battery pack with 5 C cells (Optional)
Battery Operating Life 8 hours at 32° F without backlight on (Internal battery)
Battery Charger External, in-line, 110 – 240 VAC, 50 / 60 hertz universal
type with charge indicator (8 hours maximum to full charge)
Shoulder Strap Single over the shoulder padded strap
Ergonomic dual strap and belt system (Optional)
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