Heath Consultants RMLD-FR, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual RMLD FR ...

Page 2: ...een Mode Image 12 Quick Press Features 12 Long Press Features 12 GPS Indicators 12 Border Color Indicators 12 Working with the Menu Items 13 17 Self Test 13 Audio Mode 13 DMD Digital Methane Detection 13 Audio Warning Indications 13 Alarm Level 14 Factory Default Settings 14 Custom Alarm Pre Sets 14 USB 14 Command Mode 14 File Mode 14 Bluetooth BLE 14 WiFi 15 Access Point AP Mode 15 File Access 15...

Page 3: ...conditions temperature wind and leak rate Features The RMLD FR includes many features which reduce costs and improve usage These advanced features include but are not limited to User Interface highly optimized for First Responders Internal Data Logging WiFi GPS Bluetooth BLE Color Camera Color Display Spotter laser Self Test Light Weight Rechargeable and Replaceable Battery Dual Charger Ergonomic ...

Page 4: ...environment DANGER Do not connect USB in a hazardous environment DANGER Do not swap batteries while in a hazardous environment DANGER To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explo sive atmosphere batteries must be recharged only in a location known to be non hazardous WARNING Read and understand this manual fully before use WARNING Follow the manual in structions and testing methods WARNI...

Page 5: ...e into beam or view directly with optical instrument Display Resolution 320x240 Camera Color Aperture f 2 6 FOV 94DEG at 6 0mm image circle GPS Compatible With GPS GLONASS Beidou Galilieo Communication Bluetooth 4 2 BLE to support future features and mobile applications WiFi USB Dual Mode Alarms Digital Methane Detection DMD Audible tone and visible color border when detection threshold exceeded A...

Page 6: ...e between uses to assure no interruption in use Use only with HPN 105753 Battery Charger Battery Charger HPN 105753 Universal 100 240 VAC Two 2 slots for dual battery charging Recharge the instrument s battery after use LED on the front indicates charging status Use only with HPN 106005 Battery Pack USB Cable USB2 A to micro cable for downloading data from the instrument to a computer Carrying Cas...

Page 7: ... mount charger use four 8 32 screws to thread into self clinching nuts on charger chassis Thread dept is 0 060in max screw intrusion is 150in NOTICE Access to both sides of the mounting wall are needed NOTICE For wall mounted or mobile applications HEATH recommends securing the battery to the charger using the captive screws attached to the battery pack NOTICE DANGER Do not use the device in a haz...

Page 8: ... a flammable or explosive atmosphere the battery must be recharged only in a location known to be non hazardous WARNING Only use the HEATH supplied RMLD FR battery charger to recharge the instrument Use of any other charger may cause severe damage to the battery or electrical circuits CAUTION To prevent damage to the battery or electrical circuits always plug the charger into a surge protected out...

Page 9: ...utton when two 2 functions are available shown below A blue line under the second function indicates a successful long press activation Turn On Off the Instrument Simple 3 Button Control Navigate through screens and control features of the RMLD FR using three 3 buttons which are located below the screen Press and hold the middle button for 3 seconds to turn the instrument on off WARNING The visibl...

Page 10: ...ult or warning refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual NOTICE Laser wavelength drift is a normal characteristic of the RMLD FR The rate of drift is normally low and will not affect the Self Test if performed on a regular basis Scan work conducted with an instrument which has drifted and was not Self Tested may need to be redone If instrument does not successfully perform a Self Test af...

Page 11: ...es Turn green spotter laser ON Will automatically shut off after two 2 minutes Turn green spotter laser OFF Set distance alarm to 50 Set distance alarm to 100 Add current Peak Hold value to Peak History List Peak History List of recently held peaks can be viewed and saved to a data file through MENU A single beep sound indicates a successful short press Long Press Features Opens MENU screen Opens ...

Page 12: ... long press is achieved by pressing and holding until a blue line appears underneath GPS Indicator GPS in the instrument is always enabled The GPS icon is only visible if a GPS signal is locked Border Color Indicators Screen border color indicates detection status Green no flashing no detection above the alarm level Red fast flashing detection exceeds alarm level methane detected Operator may disa...

Page 13: ...ions indicated by frequent fast beeps The adjustable Alarm Level controls the DMD Your department s scan ning procedure may require the use of a specific value or procedure to set it Set the Alarm Level such that the false detection rate is low while not too high that leaks are missed Please refer to page 10 for detailed instrucitons on performing a Self Test Audio Warning Indications The instrume...

Page 14: ... higher concentration of methane to alarm Step 2 4 Step 5 7 USB The RMLD FR instrument is equipped two USB settings Command Mode Select to use the USB port as a communications port File Mode Select to use the USB port for file access as a flash drive This is the instrument s default mode Factory Default Settings The instrument is pre programmed with two 2 distance based alarm level thresholds for ...

Page 15: ...word The WiFi password will be set as changeme2 at the factory An operator can see change it by going to the RMLD FR Menu WiFi Edit WiFi AP PASS or through the Configuration Portal see page 20 for details 3 Once connected open a web browser and enter the address for either the file server or the configuration page File Server address http 10 123 45 1 Configuration Page address http 10 123 45 1 con...

Page 16: ...g if a fault condition occurs To enable Data Logging 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll down to DATA LOGGING and press Select 3 Scroll down to and select ENABLED To disable Data Logging 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll down to DATA LOGGING and press Select 3 Scroll down to and select DISABLED Data logging does not need to be enabled in order for the instrument to record FAULT logs SELF TEST logs Screen captures To access...

Page 17: ...h Consultants Incorporated Display Background Peak History The RMLD FR offers three 3 choices for the display background color Black factory default White Automatic Displays white from 8AM 8PM Displays black from 8PM 8AM The factory default setting is Black but the operator can change this in the MENU DISPLAY BACKGROUND settings 1 Press long press to open MENU 2 Press the down arrow to highlight D...

Page 18: ...ELF_TEST Folder Data Log File txt Peak Log File txt Basic folder and file structure File Access The RMLD FR stores data on an internal SD memory card The data files can be downloaded or accessed in the following ways USB File Transfer details below WiFi connection to Configuration Portal see page 19 20 Plug the Micro B end into the instrument while powered on a b Plug the USB end into the USB port...

Page 19: ...ce on the same network The RMLD FR provides a file server and configuration web portal One can access these web pages by navigating to their respective URLs in any modern web browser on a device connected to the same network as the RMLD FR File Server The RMLD FR file server grants users the ability to download and delete files presented using the same internal folder structures that are accessibl...

Page 20: ...ved on the instrument s internal SD card Instrument shown below is the tab that provides editable fields that identify the operator timezone offset and WiFi information Both AP and Station mode credentials are supported File Access continued Timezone Offset offers a drop down list for ease of selection Name ADMIN cannot be changed but all other fields are editable Save Config to RMLD must be click...

Page 21: ...eases as the distance increases This is why it is much easier to detect natural gas from a distance of 10 to 15 feet and beyond NOTICE There is always a small amount of methane in the air This natural methane background is also measured by the RMLD FR The PPM M reading will then increase as the scanning distance increases NOTICE The nature of a gas plume is highly variable The above right illustra...

Page 22: ...e stenciled etc If there is no gas reading indicated do not assume there is no gas within the structure ie houses office buildings Continue scanning common venting points WARNING The visible green Spotter laser is a Class 2 II laser product Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments WARNING Avoid direct eye exposure to the laser and do not point in the direction of others Vis...

Page 23: ...if the range is too far or ground elevation causes the beam to not come into contact with the ground dark zones Service Line Meter Location Unknown Use an X pattern or similar to thoroughly scan the area Target typical vent areas i e along the street or sidewalk edges Target locations where valves may be placed Scan along the foundation of the structure Move in closer if the range is too far or gr...

Page 24: ...ng With False Detections Several conditions may occur that will cause the algorithm to give a detection indication The most common are Abrupt or jerky motions cause the scanning distance to rapidly change Overly strong returns due to strong reflectors False detection most commonly occurs in the 50 feet 15 m range due to the beam footprint becoming very large Abrupt motion and change in terrain or ...

Page 25: ...t motions while scanning Alarm detection threshold set too low Increase the Alarm Detection Threshold Excessive false detection or loss of sensitivity Laser output not optimized Perform Self Test procedure Alarm Detection Threshold is too high or low for conditions Check the Alarm Detection Threshold Error message or Warning icon on continuously Low battery Check battery level and recharge if nece...

Page 26: ... occurs in shipment unless due to improper packing or failures which result from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modification or service by anyone other than a Heath warranty repair location Batteries and damage from battery leakage and all expendable items such as filters and tubing are ex cluded from this warranty Heath s responsibility is expressly limited to...

Page 27: ... find online at https heathus com assets uploads Primary Instrument Repair Form Fillable pdf Complete the form by providing all information requested such as full shipping and billing addresses instrument or product name model number and serial numbers brief description of the problem you are experiencing the person and phone number to be contacted for additional information and approvals 2 Packag...