RKI Instruments SDM-2012 PC Controlled Configuration - Manual (Page 118)

113 • Charging an Instrument in an SDM-2012
Charging an Instrument in an SDM-2012
The SDM-2012 can be used to charge the rechargeable batteries in a GX-2012 or
Gas Tracer. To maximize the instrument’s run time and the battery life, make sure the
batteries’ charge is as low as possible before recharging them.
Recharging a Battery Pack After Performing a Bump Test
or Calibration
To recharge the battery pack in an instrument after performing a bump test or
calibration:
1. Perform a bump test or calibration on an instrument as described in “Bump
Testing a GX-2012” on page 52, “Calibrating a GX-2012” on page 65, “Bump
Testing a Gas Tracer” on page 77, or “Calibrating a Gas Tracer” on page 95.
2. After the bump test or calibration has been completed, turn off the
instrument(s) by selecting the instrument(s), right clicking on them, and
selecting Power Off. The docking station will automatically turn off the
• No connection
between
instrument and PC
Controller
Program
• SDM-2012 is not turned
on.
• The instrument is not
correctly inserted into the
instrument cradle.
• The IR window is dirty.
• The USB cable is not
properly plugged into the
SDM-2012 or the PC.
1. Turn on the SDM-2012. If it does
not turn on, check that the AC
adapter is plugged into an AC
socket and to the jack on the
back of the SDM-2012.
2. Check to make sure the
instrument is inserted properly.
3. Clean the IR window on the
SDM-2012.
4. Check to make sure the USB
cable is plugged into the back of
the SDM-2012 and to a USB port
on your PC.
5. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• The Li-ion battery
pack in the
instrument is not
charging
• The instrument has an
alkaline battery pack
installed.
• The battery pack is faulty.
• The instrument is not in
the proper recess of the
instrument cradle.
• The instrument is not
properly inserted in the
instrument cradle.
• The charger is
malfunctioning.
1. Check to make sure your
instrument doesn’t have alkaline
battery pack installed.
2. Replace the battery pack and
attempt to charge it.
3. Be sure that the instrument is
inserted in the front recess of the
instrument cradle.
4. Be sure that the instrument is
fully inserted in the instrument
cradle.
5. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.