RKI Instruments SDM-6000 User manual

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SDM-6000 Docking Station
Standalone Configuration
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0385
Revision: A
Released: 2/28/17

Warranty
Warranty
RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from
date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that
period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge. This warranty does
not apply to those items which by their nature are subject to deterioration or
consumption in normal service, and which must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced on
a routine basis. Examples of such items are:
Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough
handling, or repairs procedures not in accordance with the instruction manual. This
warranty indicates the full extent of our liability, and we are not responsible for
removal or replacement costs, local repair costs, transportation costs, or contingent
expenses incurred without our prior approval.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND
ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI
INSTRUMENTS, INC. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN
NO EVENT SHALL RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND
CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS
PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY.
This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users only by authorized
distributors, dealers, and representatives as appointed by RKI Instruments, Inc.
We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the
operation of this gas monitor and our warranty is limited to replacement of parts or our
complete goods.
Absorbent cartridges Batteries
Pump diaphragms and valves Filter elements
Fuses

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the SDM-6000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cautions & Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Build a System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SDM-6000 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Touch Screen . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 7
Status LED . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 12
Instrument Cradle. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 12
Gas In/Gas Out Cover . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 12
Left Panel Components . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 13
Mating Slave Connections . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 15
Exhaust Fitting . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 16
Air Filter and Exhaust Tubing. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 17
ConnectionBrackets. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 17
Accessories Included in Various Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AC Adapter. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 18
USB Cable . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 19
Ethernet Cable . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 19
SD Card and SD to USBReader . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 19
Demand FlowRegulator. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 19
Calibration Tubing. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 20
Calibration Cylinder . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 20

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Optional Accessories, Not Included in Any Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SV-3 . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 20
Printer. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 20
Wall Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 20
Chapter 3: Preparing to Use the SDM-6000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the SDM-PC2 Docking Station PC Controller Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting Multiple SDM-6000s Together, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting the SV-3, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the Printer, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hardware Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wall Mounting the SDM-6000, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting Calibration Gas, No SV-3 Attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting Calibration Gas, SV-3 Attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting Basic Operational Parameters in the Config Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Bump Test Parameters. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 38
Calibration Parameters. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 44
Inlet Parameters . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 47
Date, Time,and Date/Time Format . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 51
Language . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . 54
Password . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 56
Setting Detailed Operational Parameters Using the
SDM-PC2 Docking Station PC Controller Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Launching the PCController Program . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 60
Accessing the SDM Configuration Window . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 61
Updating the DataLogger Settings. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 62
Updating the PowerSaving Settings . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . 63
Updating the Expiration Date Settings . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 65
Updating the Automatic ExecutionSettings . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 66
Updating the Cylinders Settings. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 67
Setting Up LAN Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Chapter 4: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Automatically Initiated Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Turning on a GX-6000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Bump Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Alarm Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Charging a GX-6000 in a Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Recharging a Battery Pack After Performing a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Recharging a BatteryPack WithoutPerforming Any Operations . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 105
Batteries TooDrained for Standalone Operation . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 107
Bump Test, Calibration, and Alarm Check Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Available Memory inthe SD Card. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 108
Test RecordFiles . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 108
Transferring RecordFiles to a Computer .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 109
Chapter 5: Importing Data Into the SDM-PC2 Docking Station
PC Controller Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Importing from an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Importing Using the LAN Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Viewing Imported Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Exiting the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before using the SDM-6000. Also
read and understand the GX-6000 Operator’s Manual.

1 • Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the SDM-6000 Docking Station and the SDM-PC2
Docking Station PC Controller Program. This chapter also describes the SDM-6000
Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual (this document).
Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the SDM-6000’s specifications.
About the SDM-6000
The SDM-6000 Docking Station is an advanced, reliable system that can charge,
bump test, calibrate, alarm check, and provide test records for up to 10 GX-6000
portable gas monitors at once. It is designed to save the test records to an SDHC
card (standalone functionality) or to be connected directly to a computer (PC
controlled functionality). If test records are stored to an SDHC card while operating in
the standalone configuration, the PC Controller Program can then be used with a
Windows-based personal computer to retrieve test data files from the SDHC card or
from the computer’s hard drive if the files have been transferred to the hard drive from
the SDHC card. If you are using the PC Controller Program while operating in the PC
controlled configuration, you may retrieve instrument data, bump test, calibrate, and
alarm check instruments. Instrument information and data for each instrument can be
viewed directly using the PC Controller Program and can be printed from the PC
Controller Program. For instructions to use the SDM-6000 in the PC Controlled
Configuration, see the SDM-6000 Docking Station PC Controlled Configuration
Operator’s Manual.
The purpose of this manual is to explain how to set up and use the SDM-6000 in
Standalone configuration. It also explains how to use the sections of the PC
Controller Program associated with Standalone use. You will learn how to:
• install and launch the PC Controller Program
• prepare the SDM-6000 for use
• perform a bump test
• perform a calibration
• perform an alarm check
• download instrument data to the SD card
• import instrument data, bump test, calibration, and alarm check records to the
PC Controller Program’s database
• use the SDM-6000 to charge a GX-6000

System Requirements • 2
CAUTION: The GX-6000 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 GX-6000,
you must follow the instructions and warnings in the GX-6000
Operator’s Manual to assure proper and safe operation of the
instrument 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.
System Requirements
To use the SDM-PC2 Docking Station PC Controller Program, your personal
computer must meet the following requirements:
•Operating Systems: Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10.
•Processor: IBM® compatible PC running Pentium® 2 processor or equivalent
minimum
•Memory: 32 MB RAM minimum
•Hard Disk Space: 32 MB minimum
• Available USB Port
• SD Card Slot (recommended)
About this Manual
The SDM-6000 Docking Station Standalone Configuration Operator’s Manual uses
the following conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings.
NOTE: Describes additional or critical information.
CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment.
WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death.

3 • Cautions & Safety Information
Cautions & Safety Information
• Use only polyurethane sample tubing with the SDM-6000. Consult RKI
Instruments, Inc. for other materials.
• Do not subject the SDM-6000 to infrared or intense light. This may cause
communication errors.
• Do not expose the SDM-6000 to water.
•Do not subject the SDM-6000 to any hard impact.
Specifications
Table 1: Specifications
Input Power 24 VDC
Environmental Conditions • For Indoor Use Only
• 0° C to 40° C, below 95% Relative Humidity, Non-
Condensing
Applicable Instrument GX-6000
Memory Capacity Dependent on capacity of installed SDHC card
Record Size 1.1 KB (bump test + calibration + alarm check)
Maximum Number of
Records Saved
Dependent on capacity of installed SDHC card
Number of Calibration Gas
Cylinders
•SV-3 not connected: Up to three calibration gas
cylinders per bump test or calibration at a time
•SV-3 connected: Up to six calibration gas cylinders
per bump test or calibration at a time
Standard Accessories • Instruction Manual*
• SDM-PC2 Docking Station PC Controller
Software*
• Inlet Air Filter
• 10 Foot Long Exhaust Tube
• Connection Brackets

How to Build a System • 4
How to Build a System
Various accessories are included with the SDM-6000 depending on what SDM-6000
bundle is ordered. See the table below for what’s included with each basic bundle.
Other bundles are available that include different calibration gas cylinders than the
4-gas mix included in the 81-SDM6000-04. The accessories are described in more
detail in “Chapter 2: Description” on page 6.
Every installation needs only 1 each of the starred (*) items. There are 2 AC adapters
listed. If you have a single-station system, you only need the single-station AC
adapter (indicated by *a). If you have multi-station system, you only need the multi-
station AC adapter (indicated by *b).
For example, if you have 5 separate single-station systems where none of the 5
stations are connected together, each system will need 1 each of the starred items
which means you will have a total of 5 each of the starred items. For this system, you
would need to order 5 81-SDM6000-01 bundles, 5 81-SDM6000-03 bundles, or 5
81-SDM6000-04 bundles depending on additional accessories desired.
If you have 1 multi-station system with 5 SDM-6000s connected together, you will
only need 1 each of the starred items in order to operate all 5 SDM-6000s. For this
system, you would need to order 1 81-SDM6000-02 bundle and 4 81-SDM6000
bundles. Any additional accessories would need to be ordered separately.
Available Accessories • AC Adapter
• USB Cable, Type A to Type B
• Ethernet Cable
• SDHC Card and SD to USB Reader
• Demand Flow Regulator
• 3-Foot Long Calibration Tubing
• Calibration Gas Cylinder
•SV-3
• Printer
• Wall Mounting Brackets
•CO
2 Scrubber
* Not sent with SDM-6000. Download from www.rkiinstruments.com/sdm6000.

5 • How to Build a System
Table 2: SDM-6000 Bundle Options
81-SDM6000
81-SDM6000-01 81-SDM6000-02 81-SDM6000-03 81-SDM6000-04
Docking Station X X X X X
Exhaust Tube, 10 ft. Length X X X X X
USB Cable* X X X X
Ethernet Cable, 5 ft. Length* X X X X
Single-Station AC Adapter*aXXX
Multi-Station AC Adapter*bX
SDHC Card with SD to USB Reader* X X X X
Demand Flow Regulator X X
Calibration Tubing, 3 ft. Length X X
Calibration Cylinder Holder X
Calibration Cylinder** X
* Each system needs only one each of these.
*a Used only for single-station systems.
*b Used only for multi-station systems.
** Type of calibration cylinder depends on bundle ordered.
Bundle Part
Numbers
Included
Items

Overview • 6
Chapter 2: Description
Overview
This section describes the SDM-6000 docking station’s components, various
accessories that may or may not be included depending on what bundle was ordered,
and optional accessories that are not included in any bundles.
SDM-6000 Components
The SDM-6000 consists of the touch screen, status LED, instrument cradle, gas in/
gas out cover, left panel, mating slave connections, exhaust fitting, air filter, exhaust
tubing, and connection brackets.
Instrument
Cradle
Gas In/Gas
Out Cover
Status LED
STATUS
Touch Screen
Instruction Label
Figure 1: SDM-6000 Component Location

7 • SDM-6000 Components
Touch Screen
The LCD touch screen is located at the bottom front of the SDM-6000. In a single
SDM-6000 system, the touch screen includes the Function and Unit Tabs. In a multi-
SDM-6000 system, the master (leftmost) SDM-6000’s touch screen includes the
Function and Unit Tabs and any slave SDM-6000s’ touch screens only display the
Unit Tab information. The Function and Unit tabs are described below in "Function
Tab" and "Unit Tab"
Figure 2: Single SDM-6000 System Touchscreen
Figure 3: Multi-SDM-6000 System Touchscreens
Master Touchscreen Slave Touchscreen

SDM-6000 Components • 8
Function Tab
Figure 4: Function Tab
The Function Tab allows the user to:
• initiate a bump test
• initiate a calibration
• initiate an alarm check
• set operational parameters
It is present on the touch screen of a single SDM-6000 system and on the touch
screen of the master (leftmost) SDM-6000 in a multi-SDM-6000 system. It has the
same appearance in both systems. The text field above the BUMP and CAL buttons
shows instrument or station status.
The SD card logo in the bottom left corner of the Function Tab indicates whether an
SD card is inserted in the SD card slot and the status of an inserted SD card.
Table 3: SD Card Logo Colors
The cylinder logo in the bottom left corner of the Function Tab indicates the expiration
status of the calibration cylinders. In order to set up the expiration status, the docking
station must be connected to the PC Controller Program and the cylinder information
entered into the Cylinders Tab. If the docking station is never connected to the PC
SD Card Logo Color Meaning
Gray No SD card inserted.
Green More than 20% of the SD card’s memory is available.
Yellow Less than 20% but more than 1 MB (approximately
946 tests) of the SD card’s memory is available.
Red Less than 1 MB (approximately 946 tests) of the SD
card’s memory is available.

9 • SDM-6000 Components
Controller Program to enter the cylinder information, then the cylinder icon will always
be grey. The table below lists all of the possible colors for the cylinder logo and
describes their meaning.
Table 4: Cylinder Logo Colors
The ten squares along the bottom of the Function Tab are the Station/Instrument
Indicators. They represent up to ten SDM-6000s and GX-6000s in an SDM-6000
system from left to right. In a single SDM-6000 system only the leftmost indicator is
functional. In a multi-station system, the leftmost indicator represents the master
station and the rest of the indicators represent additional stations in the system.
Colors and icons are used with the indicators to convey SDM-6000 and GX-6000
status and test and calibration results
If an indicator color is light grey, the same color as the background of the Function
Tab, there is not an SDM-6000 installed in the system for that position. If an indicator
color is white with no icon, an SDM-6000 is installed in that position and the
corresponding SDM-6000 has no instrument connected to it. If an indicator is a color
other than light grey and an icon appears in it, then the corresponding SDM-6000 has
an instrument installed and connected to it.
Table 5: Docking Station Indicator Background Colors
Cylinder Color Meaning
Grey Expiration date more than 10 days away OR cylinder
information not set up with PC Controller Program
Yellow Expiration date for one or more cylinders is less than
10 days away
Red Expiration date for one or more cylinders is today or
has already passed
Background Color Meaning
White • If no icon is showing, indicates that corresponding
SDM-6000 is operating normally
• If icon is showing, indicates that corresponding
SDM-6000 is operating normally and connected
instrument is not due for calibration, inlet
assignments are correct, and gas in/gas out cover is
engaged
Orange Calibration due in 10 days or less on connected instrument
Red Calibration due on connected instrument
Yellow Inlet assignment error for connected instrument
Dark Grey Gas in/gas out cover not engaged on connected instrument

SDM-6000 Components • 10
Table 6: Docking Station Indicator Icons
Unit Tab
The Unit Tab shows the gas combination of a connected GX-6000 along with auto
calibration values and the pass/fail status of any tests. It’s appearance varies slightly
depending on whether the SDM-6000 is a single station system, the master (leftmost)
station in a multi-station system, or a slave station in a multi-station system. The text
field above the gas combination which shows instrument or station status and the
Detector On/Detector Off button in the lower left which turns the GX-6000 on and off
are common to each variation of the Unit Tab.
Icon Meaning
None GX-6000 is not connected
GX-6000 is connected and Unit Tab’s Active box is
selected
GX-6000 is connected and Unit Tab’s Active box is
not selected.
Bump test, calibration, or alarm check in process.
Test passed.
Test failed.
Datalogging information being downloaded.
Charging.
GX-6000 problem detected.

11 • SDM-6000 Components
Figure 5: Unit Tab, Single SDM-6000 System
Figure 6: Unit Tab, Multi-SDM-6000 System
The Auto Bump selection box appears at the bottom of the screen only in a single
station system. It can be selected or deselected. If selected, a bump test will
automatically begin as soon as an instrument is connected. If deselected, a bump
test will not automatically begin when an instrument is connected. In a multi-station
system, the Auto Bump selection box will not appear.
The Active selection box appears in the lower right corner of the screen in a multi-
station system and includes or excludes an instrument from any testing. It appears on
both the master and slave stations.
The Download button appears in the lower right corner of the screen in a single
station system and in the lower left corner of the master station’s screen in a multi-
station system. It allows you to manually download instrument data from the
instrument to an SD card.
Master SDM-6000 Slave SDM-6000

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Status LED
The Status LED is located to the right of the touch screen. The table below
summarizes the meaning of the LED’s different colors.
Table 7: Status LED Colors
Instrument Cradle
The instrument cradle is a recessed area in the middle of the SDM-6000 that is
designed to accept the GX-6000. Insert the GX-6000 in the instrument cradle with the
belt clip facing out before you perform a bump test, calibration, alarm check or charge
a GX-6000. Follow the instructions in this manual and at the center of the instrument
cradle for installing the GX-6000. An infrared (IR) port at the rear of the panel lines up
with the GX-6000’s IR port when it is inserted in the cradle and is used to
communicate with the GX-6000. Charging contacts in the bottom of the cradle line up
with the GX-6000’s charging contacts.
Gas In/Gas Out Cover
The red gas in/gas out cover mates to the GX-6000’s inlet and exhaust fittings and
routes calibration gas to and from the GX-6000. The cover is spring loaded. To
connect the cover to the GX-6000, push it down until it touches the GX-6000 and then
release it. It should lock into place. To release the cover, push it toward the GX-6000
and then release it. It should return to its unconnected position at the top of the
SDM-6000.
Status LED Color Meaning
Solid Green No GX-6000 installed
Blinking Green GX-6000 installed and IrDA communication established
Blinking Orange Charging
Solid Orange Charging complete OR SDM-6000 starting up
Solid Red SDM-6000 problem detected

13 • SDM-6000 Components
Left Panel Components
The SDM-6000’s left panel includes the SD card slot, the USB PC connector, the
USB printer connector, the LAN connector, the on/off switch, the power jack, an
electrical connector, and the sample fittings.
SD Card Slot
The SD card slot at the top of the left side of the SDM-6000 allows for the installation
of an SDHC card. The SDM-6000’s data files are saved to the SD card. If an SD card
is not installed, no data will be saved during testing.
USB PC Connector
A type B USB connection allows for the SDM-6000 to be connected to a PC using a
Type A to Type B USB cable. Connection to a PC is necessary for setting up the LAN
function and for using the SDM-6000 in its PC controlled configuration. This manual
explains how to set up the LAN function but does not cover PC controlled
configuration.
PC
PRINTERPRINTER
LAN
ON
OFF
USB PC Connector
SD Card Slot
Power Jack
USB Printer Connector
On/Off Switch
LAN Connector
DC24V
GAS Fittings
AIR Fitting
Electrical Connector
Figure 7: Left Panel Component Location

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USB Printer Connector
The USB printer connector allows for the optional printer accessory to be connected
to the SDM-6000.
NOTE: The SDM-6000 only supports the Seiko Instruments, Inc. DPU-S245
USB printer. See “Printer” on page 20 for more information.
LAN Connector
The LAN connector allows for the SDM-6000 to be connected to a building’s network
using an ethernet cable. This function allows for the SD card’s data to be downloaded
to a computer connected to the same network.
On/Off Switch
The white on/off switch turns the station on or off. Push the top of the switch toward
the station to turn it on. Push the bottom of the switch toward the station to turn it off.
Power Jack
The round power jack is located below the on/off switch. The plug on the end of the
AC adapter cable mates to it.
Electrical Connector
The black electrical connector allows for an electrical connection to another
SDM-6000 or to an SV-3.
Sample Fittings
Four sample fittings are located on the left side of the SDM-6000. The AIR fitting is
the rightness fitting and the GAS fittings are arranged in a column to the left of the
AIR fitting. The bottom to top order is GAS1, GAS 2, and GAS 3. All four fittings
accept 3/16 inch ID tubing.

15 • SDM-6000 Components
Mating Slave Connections
The right side of the SDM-6000 is shipped from the factory with a small panel
attached to it with two screws. That panel should remain in place if the SDM-6000 is
being used alone or if it is the right-most station in a bank of connected stations. The
panel needs to be removed in order to connect another SDM-6000 to it. Beneath the
panel is a mating electrical connection and plugged mating sample fitting
connections.
Mating
Sample
Fittings,
Plugged
Panel RemovedPanel In Place
Mating
Electrical
Connection
Panel
Figure 8: Right Panel Component Location