Heath-consultants Remote Methane Leak Detector (RML) Manual de usuario

™ User’s Manual Heath Consultants Incorporated Houston, TX Phone: 713-844-1300 Fax: 713-844-1309 1-800-

Transceiver The transceiver provides the laser launch for the infrared detection beam, visible green spotter laser, and spotter laser button. Harne

Optional Accessories Dual Shoulder Strap Harness The dual shoulder strap harness provides extra comfort and support for carrying the instrument for

Chapter II Battery Charging Rechargeable Battery The RMLD has an internal, rechargeable Li-ion battery that provides the main power to the instrum

Battery Charger The RMLD is provided with a universal AC battery charger. The plug of the charger can be changed to fit the type of receptacle used

Chapter III Operating the RMLD This chapter provides information on the use of the RMLD. It provides an explanation of working with the menu, set

Headphone port Charger port RS-232 port External Power port Fig. 3-2: RMLD rear panel Headphone port: receptacle for the head

Turning On the Spotter Laser **Caution** The green spotter laser in under the control of the operator and is on only when the spotter trigger switc

By pressing the Select button, the Menu options are scrolled through in the following order: • Self-Test i. Press Up button to initiate the Self-T

• BACLI i. Press Up button to turn on or to turn off the display backlight. Fig. 3-5 Although the ppm-m readout will not be updating, the

warning is sounding, the RMLD may still be able to detect very large gas concentrations, indicated by a high pitch tone. The Alarm Detection Thresho

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5. If the location with the highest pitch is consistent then the location of the leak is at that spot. 6. If the pitches are not consistent then

Press the UP button to return to the beginning of the SELF-TEST and refer to the next section: Calibration Override. 7. Press the UP button. This w

When the Self-Test fails. The following table may help to isolate the problem: Cause Corrective Action Low signal strength or noisy • Make sure ba

Chapter IV Surveying with the RMLD A training video is provided with the RMLD, which demonstrates the best overview of techniques used. It is impo

• Move in closer if the range is too far or ground elevation causes the beam to not come into contact with the ground (dark zones). While scanning

Be aware of the ground elevation. Scanning across the top of a knoll or past the edge of a structure can result in beam skips (a sudden change in di

Dealing with False Detections While using the DMD mode, several conditions may occur that will cause the algorithm to give a detection indication.

D i r e c t S u n a n d A m b i e n t L i g h t A d d s D e t e c t e d B a c k g r o u n d P h o t o n s

Fig. 4-5: The ppm-m reading is the product of the plume concentration times the distance the IR beam passes through the plume (plume width) in addi

Chapter V Maintenance and Troubleshooting Information Troubleshooting the Instrument The advanced design of the RMLD makes it one of the most rel

Warnings It is essential that users of this instrument read, understand, and follow the instructions for operation and maintenance, and the precauti

• Low battery recharge if necessary Excessive false detections while scanning at longer distances • Scanning too fast • Alarm detection thresho

Maintenance In order to maintain the RMLD in good working condition, the following maintenance should be performed as indicated: Maintenance Item F

Chapter VI Service Information Warranties and Warranty Repair The RMLD is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1

Glossary Beam Skip: Occurs when the IR beam jumps between a near object and a far away object. This may cause a false detection. Control Module:

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RMLD Daily Self-Test and Calibration Log RMLD S/N Date Operator Passed Self-Test? Self-Test ppm-m Reading Alarm Level Notes

Declaration of Conformity Manufacture’s Name: Heath Consultants Manufacture’s Address: 9030 Monroe Road Houston, TX 77061 Model: Remote

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Table Of Contents Notice...……….. 2 Warnings...

Chapter IV Surveying with the RMLD……………………………… 23 Long Range Scanning…………………………………… 24 Dealing with False Detections…………………………… 26 How Does the RM

Overview The HEATH Remote Methane Leak Detector (RMLD™) is a highly advanced technology, capable of detecting methane leaks from a remote distance.

The RMLD consists of two main interactive components: • Transceiver • Control Module Fig 1-3: The RMLD system consists of a Laser Emitter/Receiv

Chapter I RMLD System Specifications Detection Method: Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) Measurement Range: 0 to 99,999 ppm-m Sens

RMLD System Components This Chapter describes the features of the RMLD. Please refer to Figure 1-4 for illustrations of individual parts.