RKI Instruments EAGLE 2 User manual

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Eagle 2 Data Logger
Management Program
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0170RK
Revision: H
Released: 8/9/21

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eagle 2 Data Logging Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overwriting Data in the Eagle 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2: Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IrDA Downloading Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Launching the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting an Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Downloading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning Off an Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 4: Instrument Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 5: Data Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Calibration History Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Interval Trend Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alarm Trend Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Deleting Data in the Data Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the Delete Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 6: Last Calibration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Viewing & Printing Last Calibration Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Deleting Last Calibration Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 7: Set Window (Calibrating An Eagle 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 8: Set Window (Instrument Parameters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing Instrument Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing User and Station IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Conversion Table Tab for Catalytic Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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PID Sensor Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Obtaining a Relative Response Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Chapter 9: Set Window (Program Appearance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chapter 10: Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before using the Eagle 2 Data Logger
Management Program. Also read and understand the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual
included with the Eagle 2 portable gas detector.

Chapter 1: Introduction • 5
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Using an advanced detection system consisting of up to six gas sensors, the Eagle 2 Gas Monitor
detects the presence of combustible gases, oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide
(H2S), and 2 other gases 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 Data Logger Management Program.
The Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program downloads stored data in the Eagle 2 to a Windows-
based PC. After the data has been downloaded, you can view, save, or print it using your computer and
the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program.
The purpose of this manual is to explain how to use and set up the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management
Program. You will learn how to:
• install and launch the program
• install the downloading cable (if needed)
• download data from the Eagle 2
• view, print, and save data
• change data logging parameters
• perform a calibration
• change the appearance of the program screens
• change the color of graphed readings for a particular gas
Before you get started, be sure to review the system requirements in the next section.
CAUTION: The Eagle 2 detects oxygen deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen, combustible
gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be dangerous or life
threatening. When using the Eagle 2, you must follow the instructions and warnings
in the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual to assure proper and safe operation of the unit
and to minimize the risk of personal injury.
CAUTION: The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is used in a manner
not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

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System Requirements
To use the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program , your personal computer must meet the
following requirements:
•Operating Systems: Windows®7, Windows®8, or Windows® 10.
•Processor: IBM®compatible PC running Pentium®2 or higher.
•Memory: 32 MB RAM minimum
•Available Hard Disk Space: 32 MB minimum
• Infrared port or
USB port and a USB/IrDA adapter cable
Eagle 2 Data Logging Capacity
Table 1 above lists the Eagle 2’s data logging capacity for a 4-gas unit for each interval trend time
setting assuming no alarms or other events. The interval trend time setting can be set using the Set
Window (see “Changing Instrument Parameters” on page 55). It can also be set in the Eagle 2 Setup
Mode (see the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual).
Table 1: Data Logging Capacity, 4-gas Eagle 2
Interval Trend Time Data Logging Hours
5 seconds 239 hours (10 days)
10 seconds 479 hours (20 days)
20 seconds 959 hours (40 days)
30 seconds 1439 hours (60 days)
60 seconds 2879 hours (120 days)
180 seconds (3 minutes) 8639 hours (360 days)
300 seconds (5 minutes) 14,399 hours (600 days)
600 seconds (10 minutes) 28,798 hours (2,000 days)

Chapter 1: Introduction • 7
Overwriting Data in the Eagle 2
The Eagle 2’s Data Log Overwrite function is factory set to On so that when the Eagle 2’s data logging
memory becomes full, it begins to overwrite the oldest interval trend data with new internal trend data.
Download data regularly to avoid over-writing data in the Eagle 2 before it can be downloaded. The
Data Log Overwrite function is accessible using the Eagle 2 Setup Mode. To set the Data Log
Overwrite function to Off, see the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual. When the Data Log Overwrite function
is set to off, the Eagle 2 will stop saving data when its data logging memory is full.
The Data Log Overwrite function applies only to interval trend data. All other data, such as alarm trend
data, event data, or calibration data, will continue to be saved when the memory is full. If the
maximum number of each of these types of data has been reached, the oldest data will be overwritten.

8 • Chapter 2: Setup
Chapter 2: Setup
Installing the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program
1. Launch Windows®.
2. Exit from all applications and open windows.
3. Go to www.rkiinstruments.com/eagle2.
4. Click on the Download tab.
5. Click the EAGLE 2 Data Logger Software link.
6. A .zip file will begin to download. Select whether you want to open or save the .zip file.
7. Extract the contents of the .zip file.
8. Double click the setup.exe file.
9. After a few seconds, a screen appears indicating that the InstallShield Wizard is preparing to install
the Data Logger Management Program, then the Eagle 2 InstallShield Wizard window appears to
guide you through installation.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions in the InstallShield Wizard Window to install the program.
11. If the InstallShield Wizard finds versions of Windows®files on your computer newer than those in
the downloaded .zip file, it will ask you if you want to keep these newer files. Click Ye s .
12. When the InstallShield Wizard indicates that installation is complete, click the Finish button.
Figure 1: Eagle 2 Data Management Installation Program

Chapter 2: Setup • 9
IrDA Downloading Cable
The Eagle 2 communicates with a computer via an on-board infrared communication port that
complies with IrDA protocol standards.
NOTE: If your computer has a built-in infrared port, you do not need an adapter cable to download
data.
If your computer does not have an infrared port, you will need to install an IrDA/USB adapter cable on
your computer to use the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program with your Eagle 2. The IrDA/
USB cable is available from RKI Instruments, Inc. See the Spare Parts List at the end of this manual
for the RKI part number.
Some versions of Windows®already have several infrared device drivers loaded in Windows®and
will automatically recognize a cable during the installation process and guide you in installing the
drivers. Other versions of Windows®will require you to load device drivers provided by the
manufacturer of the cable during the installation process. RKI makes no warranty for the operation or
compatibility of the drivers with any particular device.
Installing an IrDA Adapter Cable
After installing the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program, connect the IrDA/USB cable to your
computer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the cable on your computer. Make
sure the cable is compatible with your Windows®operating system.
If you do not have instructions from the cable manufacturer for installing your cable, see your
Windows documentation. In general, you must go to the Control Panel and use the Add Hardware
Wizard to install the cable drivers.
Windows®Infrared Operation Note
When using an IrDA adapter cable and the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program on a
Windows®computer, it is necessary to make a special setting in the Infrared Configuration window for
proper communication between the Eagle 2 and the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program. This
must be done before attempting to use the program.
NOTE: If you have a Windows 7 computer, the Infrared Configuration window may not appear. If
the Infrared Configuration window does not appear, disregard the directions below.
Follow these steps to make this setting:
1. Click Start on the Windows®Icon Tray.
2. If Control Panel is available to select in the Start menu, select it. The Control Panel will appear.
If Control Panel is not selectable in the Start menu but Settings is, select Settings, then select
Control Panel. The Control Panel will appear.

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3. If the Control Panel is viewed by category, open the Hardware and Sound folder then click “Send
or Receive a File” under the Infrared section. The Infrared Configuration window will appear.
If the Control Panel is viewed by icon, click the Infrared icon. The Infrared Configuration
window will appear.
4. Click on the Image Transfer tab.
5. Deselect the selection box for “Allow digital cameras to use infrared to transfer images directly to
my computer”.
6. Click OK.
7. Close the Control Panel window.
Figure 2: Image Transfer Tab
Deselect

Chapter 3: Operation • 11
Chapter 3: Operation
Launching the Program
1. For Windows®7 computers, click the Start icon in the Windows®Icon Tray, then select
Programs, then select Eagle 2. Your operating system may also have a shortcut installed in the
Start menu.
For Windows®8 and Windows®10 computers, click the Start icon in the Windows®Icon Tray,
then click the downward-pointing arrow icon in the lower left corner of the screen, then select
Eagle 2 from the list of apps.
2. The program will launch and the Download Window will appear.
3. For convenience, make a shortcut of the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program and place it
on the Windows®desktop. See your Windows®documentation for information about making
shortcuts.
Figure 3: The Download Window

12 • Chapter 3: Operation
Connecting an Instrument
1. Launch the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program
2. Place the Eagle 2 within an inch or two of the infrared port on your computer aligning the infrared
port on the front of the Eagle 2 with the infrared port on your computer.
If your computer does not have a built in infrared port, place the Eagle 2 within an inch or two of
the infrared port on the IrDA adapter cable as shown in Figure 4 below, aligning the infrared port
on the front of the Eagle 2 with the infrared port on the cable. You may need to place the IrDA
adapter cable on an object to raise it to the same level as the Eagle 2’s infrared port.
3. Press and hold the POWER ENTER RESET button on
the Eagle 2 until you hear a beep, then release it. The
Eagle 2 will begin its power up sequence. If a successful
connection between the Eagle 2 and the computer
occurs, the Connect light in the Download window turns
green after a few seconds and “Connection Successful.”
displays in the Download area of the Download window.
The Windows®icon tray will indicate that a wireless
connection is in effect.
Figure 4: Aligning the Eagle 2 with the Cable Infrared Receiver
Figure 5: Connection Message

Chapter 3: Operation • 13
Downloading Data
Automatic Downloading
1. Select the Automatic Download selection box.
2. If you want the data in the instrument to be automatically cleared after an automatic download,
select the Automatic Data Removal box. The Automatic Data Removal box is only available
for selection if the Automatic Download box is selected.
3. Connect an instrument as described on page 12.
4. A download begins automatically after a successful connection is made.
5. The instrument will turn off automatically after the data has been downloaded.
Figure 6: Automatic Download Selection Box
Click here for
automatic
downloads

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Manual Downloading
1. To download logged data and instrument
information from the instrument, click Complete
Download.
2. To download instrument information only, click
Instrument Information.
3. To download logged data only, click Download
Logger Data. Download Logger Data becomes
selectable only after a Complete Download or
Instrument Information Download Command has
been performed.
4. While the data is being downloaded, messages in
the download message area of the Download
window indicate what actions the program is
performing and if there are any communication or
downloading problems. These messages also tell
you what type of information has been
downloaded.
5. After downloading data from an instrument, you can delete all the data in the Eagle 2 by clicking
Clear Logger Data if desired. This will not delete instrument parameters such as serial number,
alarm settings, or autocalibration settings.
Figure 7: Download
Commands
Figure 8: Download Messages & Download Commands

Chapter 3: Operation • 15
WARNING: If you click Clear Logger Data, all data is erased in the Eagle 2, but not in your
computer’s memory. So it’s advisable that you download the data from the Eagle 2
first before clearing the data.
Turning Off an Instrument
1. Click Download.
2. Click Power Off. The instrument will shut off.
3. Click Exit in the bottom right corner of the program.

16 • Chapter 4: Instrument Information Window
Chapter 4: Instrument Information Window
You can view information for an instrument that has been downloaded and is currently connected by
using the Instrument Information Window. Information cannot be printed or deleted in this window.
Once the instrument is turned off, the Instrument Information Window becomes blank. Access the
Instrument Information Window by clicking the Instrument Information button along the right side
of the program window. The Instrument Information Window will display.
• The serial number, station ID, and user ID are displayed in the upper left portion of the Instrument
Information Window.
• The Calibration History Frame is displayed in the upper right section of the window and it shows
the information for the most recent successful calibration of the connected instrument.
• Gas - Lists each channel’s gas in the order it appears on the Eagle 2 screen.
• Calib. Date - Shows the date and time of the most recent successful calibration for each
channel.
• Before — shows the gas response prior to calibration.
• After — shows the gas response after calibration.
Figure 9: Instrument Information Window

Chapter 4: Instrument Information Window • 17
• A. Cal. — lists the auto-calibration setting for each channel of the Eagle 2. If a Eagle 2 passes
its calibration, the “After” column should match the “A. Cal.” column. If the Eagle 2 fails
calibration on any of its channels, those channels will retain the previous calibration
information.
NOTE: If a unit is calibrated using Single Calibration in the Eagle 2’s Calibration Mode (see the
Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual) it is possible for the “After” reading to be different from the
“A.Cal” setting if the unit was set to a level different than the “A.Cal” setting.
• Cal. Due (Days) - Shows how many days remain before calibration is required for each gas.
• The Warning and Alarm Point Frame is displayed in the lower half of the window.
• Gas - Lists each channel’s gas in the order it appears on the Eagle 2 screen.
• Warning - Shows the warning setpoint.
• Alarm - Shows the alarm setpoint.
• STEL - Shows the STEL (short term exposure limit) setpoint for applicable gases.
• TWA - Shows the TWA (time-weighted average) setpoint for applicable gases.
All values in the Warning and Alarm Point Frame can be changed using the Set window.

18 • Chapter 5: Data Window
Chapter 5: Data Window
The Eagle 2 logs four types of data files: calibration history, interval trend data, alarm trend data, and
event data.
You can view, print, and export (save to a file) each of these types of data files. All of these types of
data files can also be deleted. The deleting of files is password protected and is described in “Deleting
Data in the Data Window” on page 43.
1. Click Data on the right side of the program window.
2. Click the selection box or boxes in the lower left corner to organize the data as desired. The data
may be organized by one or more of the following: serial number, station ID, or user ID.
NOTE: In the examples that follow, the data will be shown organized by serial number. Your Data
window may appear slightly different. The following examples also show the combustible
channel as “CH4”. The catalytic combustible channel may be configured for a different
gas. See the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual for details regarding the configuration of the
catalytic combustible channel.
Figure 10: Data Window, Basic Data Organization
Double-click to
show data
Click to
expand
folder
Click to show
interval trend
Interval trend
files
folders
files

Chapter 5: Data Window • 19
Calibration History Data
The Eagle 2 is capable of saving calibration information for up to the 100 most recent calibrations.
This calibration history is retrieved by the Data Logger Management Program when data is
downloaded from the Eagle 2 using either the Complete Download download command or the
Download Logger Data download command.
Instrument calibration information is also available in the Last Calibration Window. The information
regarding the most recent successful calibration for each downloaded instrument along with whether
or not an instrument is due for calibration can be accessed using the Last Calibration button on the
right side of the program window. See “Chapter 6: Last Calibration Window” on page 46 for a
complete description of the information that can be accessed by the Last Calibration button.
All downloaded calibration information for all downloaded instruments is available in the Calibration
History folders in the Data Window. This information is saved in a Calibration History Folder that is
located in an untitled folder for each instrument. The calibration history files are differentiated by
instrument. The calibration information available here is more comprehensive than that in the Last
Calibration Window. The calibration information for all calibrations downloaded, whether successful
or not, is saved instead of just the most recent successful calibration for each instrument.
To view, print, or export the calibration history for any instrument in the database:
1. With the software already launched, click the Data control button along the right side of the
program window. The Data Window will appear.
2. If necessary, double-click the Eagle 2 icon in the top of the Data Window’s upper left frame to see
the folders of downloaded data.
3. Find your instrument by serial number, then click the expanded view symbol (+) of or double-click
the serial number folder to view the contents.The top folder is untitled and contains the Calibration
History Folder along with folders for alarm events and trouble events. The rest of the folders
Figure 11: Data Window - Selecting Calibration History Files
Double-click to
show data
Click to
expand folder
Click to
Cal.
show Cal.
Histories File
file
Histories
folders

20 • Chapter 5: Data Window
contain folders for the interval trend files and alarm trend files and are named and organized by
date (month/year).
4. Click the expanded view symbol (+) of or double-click the untitled folder. The Calibration History
folder will appear below the untitled folder along with the Alarm Events and Trouble Events
folders.
5. Click the Calibration History folder. The Calibration Histories file or files for that instrument will
appear in the top right frame. If multiple Station ID’s or User ID’s are used for an instrument, then
more than one Calibration Histories file will appear.
6. Click a file to select it. The first two calibrations saved will be shown in the bottom right frame
along with the total number of calibrations saved if it is more than two.
7. To view the Calibration Histories file in table format, double click the Calibration Histories file or
click the View Data button. Calibration Histories files can only be viewed in table format.
8. If you click the Summary button, the Data Window will split into two frames one above the other
with the calibration history list in the lower frame and the summary information shown in the
upper frame. The summary information is the instrument serial number, station ID, user ID, and
the last download date. To return to the one frame format, click Summary again.
9. If you want to print the data, click the Print button. A Printer List dialog box will appear for you to
select a printer.
10. Select a printer and click OK to print the data.
Figure 12: Data View, Calibration History
Figure 13: Printer List