RKI Instruments 71-0191RK - Manual (Page 4)

1 • Introduction
Introduction
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before using the Eagle
2 Maintenance Data Loader Program. Also read and
understand the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual included
with the Eagle 2 portable gas monitor.
Using an advanced detection system consisting of up to six gas
sensors, the Eagle 2 Personal Gas Monitor detects the presence of
combustible gases, oxygen (O
2
), carbon monoxide (CO), and
hydrogen sulfide (H
2
S) simultaneously. The Eagle 2’s compact size
and easy-to-use design make it ideally suited for a wide range of
applications as described in the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual. Please
read the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual first before using the Eagle 2
Maintenance Data Loader Program.
The Eagle 2 Maintenance Data Loader Program allows you to change
various instrument parameters not accessible in the Eagle 2’s user
interface. It also allows you to save parameter configuration files based
on instruments’ parameter settings that can be viewed or used to
update another instrument’s parameter settings.
The purpose of this manual is to explain how to use the Eagle 2
Maintenance Data Loader Program. You will learn how to:
• install and launch the program
• install the downloading cable (if needed)
• connect to the Eagle 2 with the program
• change parameters in the Eagle 2
• save parameter configuration files that can be opened, viewed, and
edited in a word processing program
• save parameter configuration files that can be uploaded to an
instrument to change its parameter settings
• upload parameter configuration files to an instrument to change its
parameter settings
Before you get started, be sure to review system requirements in the