Eagle Home Products Eagle Series User Manual

RKI Instruments, Inc. • 1855 Whipple Rd. • Hayward, CA 94544 • (510) 441-5656Instruction ManualEagle SeriesPortable Multi-Gas DetectorPart Number: 71-

4 • Specifications Eagle Instruction ManualTable 2 lists specifications for the Eagle’s standard sensors. Your Eagle model may not include all of the s

Eagle Instruction Manual Description • 5DescriptionCaseThe Eagle has a plastic case with a full-sized handle. The high-visibility case is shielded to

6 • Description Eagle Instruction ManualAlarm LightsTwo ultra-bright, red, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide visual alarms for gas concentrations a

Eagle Instruction Manual Description • 7SensorsThis section describes the Eagle’s standard sensors. Non-standard sensors are described in Appendices C

8 • Description Eagle Instruction ManualCircuit BoardsThe Eagle circuit boards analyze, record, control, store, and display the information collected.

Eagle Instruction Manual Operation • 9OperationThe Eagle has four operating modes: normal operating mode, display mode, setup mode, and calibration mo

10 • Operation Eagle Instruction ManualThe Battery Voltage screen displays the minimum usable and actual battery voltage (for example, 6.0V). If the b

Eagle Instruction Manual Operation • 11CAUTION:Do not use gas from a cigarette lighter to test response to combustibles. Exposing the combustible gas

12 • Operation Eagle Instruction ManualMonitoring Combustible Gases Other than MethaneIf the combustible gas sensor is calibrated to methane (CH4), us

Eagle Instruction Manual Operation • 13Setting User AccessThe CAL/SETUP switch controls the Eagle functions available to the user. The switch setting

Warranty Eagle Instruction ManualWarrantyRKI Instruments, Inc., warranties gas alarm equipment manufactured by RKI and sold by RKI to be free from def

14 • Alarms Eagle Instruction ManualAlarmsAlarm IndicationsThis section describes the Eagle’s audible and visual alarm indications for gas, over range

Eagle Instruction Manual Alarms • 15STEL alarm (toxics only)If a toxic gas channel’s average gas reading for the past 15 minutes exceeds the STEL alar

16 • Alarms Eagle Instruction ManualLow flow alarmIf the Eagle’s sample system becomes restricted or blocked (for example plugged probe, fouled filter,

Eagle Instruction Manual Alarms • 17Sensor failure alarm and emergency operationThe Eagle continuously monitors itself for proper operation. If a malf

18 • Alarms Eagle Instruction ManualResetting Gas AlarmsYou can set the Eagle’s gas alarms for latching or self-resetting alarms(see “Updating the Ala

Eagle Instruction Manual Display Mode • 19Display ModeThe Eagle has four operating modes: normal operating mode, display mode, setup mode, and calibra

20 • Display Mode Eagle Instruction ManualTo enter a user and station ID:To scroll to the next screen at any time, press the DISP/ADJ button.1. Press

Eagle Instruction Manual Display Mode • 21TWA/STEL ScreenThe TWA/STEL screen displays the time-weighted average (TWA) and the short-term exposure limi

22 • Display Mode Eagle Instruction ManualClear Data Logger ScreensCAUTION:Once you clear the data logger, you cannot retrieve any data previously sto

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 23Setup ModeNOTE: The screens illustrated in this section are examples only. The screens displayed by your Eagle

Eagle Instruction Manual Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual• To exit setup mode, from the main menu place the prompt next to the last menu option, START MEASUREMENT, the

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 25Updating Channel SettingsThis procedure describes how to update channel settings for the combustible gas, oxyg

26 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualThe number in parenthesis indicates the display increment for that portion of the PPM range. In the example be

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 27The maximum fullscale setting for the combustible gas channel is 50,000 PPM; the minimum setting is 1000 ppm.

28 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualUpdating oxygen channel settingsThis section describes how to update the target gas label, fullscale setting,

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 29Updating the display increment setting1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the third line, then

30 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual5. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ buttons to display the available target gas labels for the toxic gas channel (H2

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 31Updating the display increment setting1. Press the SHIFT/▼ button to place the prompt in the third line, then

32 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualUpdating the Alarm Point SettingsEach of the Eagle’s gas detection channels includes low and high gas alarms.

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 337. To exit the Set Alarm Points menu, press the SHIFT/▼ button until the prompt is next to Channel 4, then pre

Table of Contents Eagle Instruction ManualDisplay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19User an

34 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to display the desired setting.3. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter t

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 35Turning the User ID Function On or OffWith User ID Input ON, the User and Station ID screen displays during st

36 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual2. Press and hold the SHIFT/▼ button, then press the DISP/ADJ button. The Auto Calibration screen for the comb

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 37With Auto Fresh Air Adjust ON, the Eagle automatically set the fresh air reading for all channels during the s

38 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction Manual1. From the main menu, select the LOG DATA OVER WRITE menu option.2. Press the AIR/▲ or SHIFT/▼ button to disp

Eagle Instruction Manual Setup Mode • 393. Press the POWER/ENTER button to enter the setting. The day setting flashes.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter

40 • Setup Mode Eagle Instruction ManualTo reset all default settings:1. From the main menu, select the DEFAULT menu option.2. Press the POWER/ENTER b

Eagle Instruction Manual Calibration • 41CalibrationCalibrate the Eagle when you replace a sensor. Also calibrate the Eagle periodically to assure pro

42 • Calibration Eagle Instruction ManualCalibrating the EaglePress and hold the SHIFT/▼ button, then press the DISP/ADJ button. The Calibration menu

Eagle Instruction Manual Calibration • 433. To adjust the values on the screen, hold down the SHIFT/▼ button, and press the DISP/ADJ button. The Auto

Eagle Instruction Manual Table of ContentsCalibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Cal

44 • Calibration Eagle Instruction ManualCalibrating with the Single Calibration methodThis section describes calibration using the Single Calibration

Eagle Instruction Manual Calibration • 457. Press the POWER/ENTER button to set the span value. SINGLE CALIBRATION END displays, then the Single Calib

46 • Maintenance Eagle Instruction ManualMaintenanceDisplaying the Battery VoltageCheck the battery voltage periodically. Replace or recharge the batt

Eagle Instruction Manual Maintenance • 47NOTE: Setup mode allows you to select between alkaline and Ni-Cd batteries. The two types of batteries have u

48 • Maintenance Eagle Instruction ManualReplacing the oxygen sensorReplace the oxygen sensor when:• The O2 channel cannot be set to 00.0% on an oxyge

Eagle Instruction Manual Maintenance • 49To replace the H2S or CO sensor:1. Take the Eagle to a non-hazardous location, and turn the power off.2. Unsc

50 • Appendix A: Parts List Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix A: Parts ListTable 6 lists part numbers for the Eagle’s replacement parts and accessories

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix A: Parts List • 5180-0131RK Probe, 10-inch hydrophobic (standard probe)80-0132RK Probe, 10-inch hydrophobic (for non

52 • Appendix B: Methane Elimination Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix B: Methane EliminationFor applications where methane is an interfering gas, you

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix B: Methane Elimination • 532. Allow 2 minutes for the combustibles sensor to stabilize.3. Perform the demand zero pr

Table of Contents Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Description. . . . . . . .

54 • Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas SensorsAppendix C describes the Eagle’s non

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors • 55to the sensor allows the sample to flow through the non-standard toxic gas sens

56 • Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualAdjusting the sensor controlsCAUTION:Only perform the following steps if you a

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors • 57NOTE: If a non-standard toxics channel displays Zero Fail after the Demand Zer

58 • Appendix C: Non-Standard Toxic Gas Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualNOTE: Allow up to 4 hours after you replace a non-standard toxic gas sensor, o

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors • 59Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide SensorsAppendix D describes the Eagle’s non-standard, infra

60 • Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualNormal Operation of Carbon Dioxide SensorsCarbon dioxide is a background gas in fresh

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors • 61NOTE: If you are using the Auto Calibration method, go the Calibration Values screen,

62 • Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualCO2 to a maximum of 3.00% CO2, set the display to 2.00% CO2.2. Unscrew the two large s

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix D: Carbon Dioxide Sensors • 63Parts ListTable 12 lists part numbers for replacement parts and accessories of the Eag

Eagle Instruction Manual Introduction • 1IntroductionOverviewThe RKI Eagle is the most advanced portable gas detection system available. The Eagle is

64 • Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix E: Infrared Methane SensorsAppendix E describes the Eagle’s non-standard, i

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors • 65DescriptionThe infrared methane sensor is mounted in the front half of the instrumen

66 • Appendix E: Infrared Methane Sensors Eagle Instruction Manual1. Use the AIR/▲ and SHIFT/▼ buttons to set the reading to the middle of the range i

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model • 67Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester ModelThe Eagle Tank Tester model is intended for checki

68 • Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model Eagle Instruction ManualDilution fitting (1:1)CAUTION:When measuring oxygen readings, remove the dilution fitti

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix F: Eagle Tank Tester Model • 69CalibrationUse a hexane calibrating source to calibrate the combustible gas LEL range

70 • Appendix G: Five-Gas and Six-Gas Models Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix G: Five-Gas and Six-Gas ModelsOverviewThe standard Eagle gas monitor inc

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix G: Five-Gas and Six-Gas Models • 71• Cursors to the left of the first and last channels displayed indicate that addit

72 • Appendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester Model Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester ModelThis Eagle Transformer Gas T

Eagle Instruction Manual Appendix H: Eagle Transformer Gas Tester Model • 73NOTE: The EAGLE can be calibrated either with or without the dilution fitti

2 • Introduction Eagle Instruction ManualAbout this ManualThis manual is intended for use with all Eagle models. Examples used in this manual are for

74 • Appendix I: Installing the Data Logger Board Eagle Instruction ManualAppendix I: Installing the Data Logger BoardAppendix H describes the procedu

Eagle Instruction Manual Specifications • 3SpecificationsTable 1 lists physical and environmental specifications for the Eagle. Table 2 lists specificati