RKI Instruments EAGLE 2 Manual - Manual (Page 80)

70 • Overview EAGLE 2 Operator’s Manual
Chapter 5: Maintenance
Overview
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the EAGLE 2. It also
includes procedures for replacing and recharging the batteries and replacing
various consumable parts.
WARNING: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that service, calibration,
and repair of RKI instruments be performed by personnel
properly trained for this work. Replacing sensors and other
parts with original equipment does not affect the intrinsic
safety of the instrument.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting table describes error messages, symptoms, probable
causes, and recommended action for problems you may encounter with the
EAGLE 2.
Table 9: Troubleshooting the EAGLE 2
Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action
• The LCD is blank. • The unit may have been
turned off.
• The alkaline batteries may
need to be replaced or the
Ni-MH batteries
recharged.
1. To turn on the unit, press and
briefly hold the POWER ENTER
RESET button.
2. If the unit does not turn on,
replace the alkaline batteries or
recharge the Ni-MH batteries.
3. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• The LCD shows
abnormally high or
low readings but
other gas
detection
instruments do
not.
• The EAGLE 2 may need
to be recalibrated.
• The sensor for the
affected channel(s) may
need replacement.
1. Recalibrate the unit.
2. If the difficulties continue, replace
the sensor for the affected
channel(s) and calibrate the
affected channel(s).
3. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.