Bump testing standard 4-gas instrument(s) – RKI Instruments SDM-E2 User Manual
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Bump Testing Standard 4-Gas Instrument(s)
The following instructions apply to EAGLE 2s with one or more of the standard four
sensors (catalytic LEL, O
2
, H
2
S, and CO) when you are using only a 3-gas or 4-gas
cylinder. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using a 3-gas or 4-gas cylinder instead
of multiple cylinders for calibrating standard instruments. If your EAGLE 2 includes
one or more special sensors such as a TC, PID, ESM-01, etc., see “Bump Testing an
Instrument with Special Sensors” on page 71.
The PC Controller Program is capable of performing a bump test both manually and
automatically when an EAGLE 2 is connected to it. When a bump test is performed,
the PC Controller Program performs an air adjust operation on an EAGLE 2 and then
applies calibration gas to the instrument. The program analyzes the response results
based on predefined criteria and determines if the EAGLE 2 passed the bump test.
The criteria that the PC Controller Program uses to determine if the EAGLE 2 passes
a bump test, whether the Bump Test button is active, and whether or not the PC
Controller Program automatically performs a bump test if it is due on a connected
EAGLE 2 is defined in the Parameter tab of the Configuration Window. See "Setting
Up the Configuration" step 9 on page 33 for a description of the bump test
configuration setup.
To manually bump test an instrument or instruments:
1.
Establish a connection between the SDM-E2, EAGLE 2 and the PC Controller
program as described in “Connecting Instruments to the PC Controller
Program” on page 40.
WARNING:
Do not plug the charger cable into a battery pack that contains alkaline
batteries. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
2.
Verify that all of the bump test parameters are set correctly. See “Setting Up
the Configuration” on page 30 for instructions.
3.
Verify that the appropriate calibration gas cylinder or cylinders is connected to
the appropriate SDM-E2 or manifold line.
4.
Ensure that the gas out to EAGLE 2 line is connected to the inlet of the EAGLE
2.