RKI Eagle 2 User manual

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Eagle 2 Data Logger
Management Program
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0170RK
Revision: F
Released: 7/20/18

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program . . . . . . . . . . 3
IrDA Downloading Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing an IrDA Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Windows® Wireless Link Operation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Launching the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Download Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Instrument Information Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Data Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Last Calibration Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Downloading Data from the Eagle 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Eagle 2 Data Logging Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Overwriting Data in the Eagle 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Viewing Data in the Instrument Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing, Printing, Exporting, & Deleting Data in the Data Window . 24
Data Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Calibration History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Interval Trend Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alarm Trend Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Deleting Data in the Data Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Table of Contents
Changing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Viewing, Printing, & Deleting Data in the Last Calibration Window. . 66
Viewing & Printing Last Calibration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Deleting Last Calibration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Calibrating An Eagle 2 With the Data Logging Software . . . . . . . . . . 73
Changing Eagle 2 Instrument Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Detail Settings Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Station & User Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Conversion Table Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
PID Sensor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Obtaining a Relative Response Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Changing the Appearance of the Program Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before using the
Eagle 2 Setup Program. Also read and understand
the Eagle 2 Operator’s Manual included with the
Eagle 2 portable gas detector.

Introduction • 1
Introduction
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.

2 • System Requirements
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.
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

Installing the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program • 3
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.

4 • Installing the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program
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
Yes.
12.When the InstallShield Wizard indicates that installation is
complete, click the Finish button.
Figure 1: Eagle 2 Data Management Installation Program

IrDA Downloading Cable • 5
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.

6 • IrDA Downloading Cable
Windows® Wireless Link 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 Wireless Link 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. 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.
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 “Use Wireless Link to transfer
images from a digital camera to your computer.”

IrDA Downloading Cable • 7
6. Click OK.
7. Close the Control Panel window.
Figure 2: Image Transfer Tab
Deselect

8 • Launching the Program
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

Control Buttons • 9
Control Buttons
This section provides an overview of the control buttons.
Instructions for using the various parts of the program accessed
by the control buttons are given in other parts of this manual.
When the program is launched, it opens in the Download
Window. Along the right side of the Download Window are six
control buttons that access other windows in the program.The
figure below shows the various windows that you can access
when you click the control buttons.
Figure 4: Windows Accessed by Control Buttons

10 • Control Buttons
Download Button
If you are in another program window, clicking the Download
button opens the Download Window (see Figure 3). The
Download window has several download commands that allow
you to perform various data retrieval functions with an
instrument that is connected to the program. Data can be
retrieved from the instrument, data can be cleared from the
instrument, and the instrument can be turned off. See
“Downloading Data from the Eagle 2” on page 15 for a complete
description of downloading data from an Eagle 2.
Instrument Information Button
Clicking the Instrument Information button opens the
Instrument Information Window.
The Instrument Information Window displays various instrument
parameters for an instrument that has been downloaded using
the Complete Download or Instrument Information download
Figure 5: Instrument Information Window

Control Buttons • 11
commands and is currently connected to the program. If an
instrument is turned off after being connected to the program,
then the program will lose the connection with the instrument
and the fields in the Instrument Information Window will become
empty.
Data Button
Clicking the Data button opens the Data Window.
In the Data Window, you can view, print, export, and delete data
that has been downloaded from instruments. The following
types of data files are saved in the Data window:
• Calibration History Files
A calibration history file is saved for each instrument that has
been downloaded. It records the calibration information for
every calibration that was downloaded. The Eagle 2 can save
information for up to 100 calibrations in its memory.
Figure 6: Data Window

12 • Control Buttons
• Interval Trend Data Files
Interval trend data is logged at the interval time defined in the
Eagle 2. Each logged point is an average reading over the
previous time interval.
• Alarm Trend Data Files
Alarm trend data is logged around an alarm event. The Eagle
2 can save up to 8 alarm trend data files in its memory.
• Alarm Event Files
Alarm event files record gas alarm events that have been
downloaded from instruments. The Eagle 2 can save up to
100 alarm events in its memory.
• Trouble Event Files
Trouble event files record sensor failure and system failure
events that have been downloaded from instruments. The
Eagle 2 can save up to 100 trouble events in its memory.

Control Buttons • 13
Last Calibration Button
Clicking the Last Calibration button opens the Last Calibration
Window.
The Last Calibration Window stores the information for the most
recent successful calibration for each Eagle 2 that has been
downloaded. You can display the information three ways by
using the Need Calibration, Calibration Date, or Calibration
Record selection buttons. You can also print the information if
you select the Need Calibration or Calibration Date display
options.
Figure 7: Last Calibration Window

14 • Control Buttons
Set Button
Clicking the Set button opens the Set Window.
In the Set Window, you can perform the following functions:
• Alter the appearance of the software windows with the Font
and Color buttons
• Change parameters of a connected instrument by editing the
fields in the Eagle 2 Status frame and in the Gas/Sensor
frame at the bottom of the window and clicking the Update
button
• Update the date and time in a connected instrument by using
the Date/Time Set button
• Calibrate a connected instrument by using the Calibration
button
Figure 8: Set Window

Downloading Data from the Eagle 2 • 15
Downloading Data from the
Eagle 2
You have the option of downloading data manually or
automatically. If you want to download data using the automatic
download feature, click the Automatic Download selection box in
the Download Window before attempting to download data from
the Eagle 2. Remember that if Automatic Download is selected,
the Instrument Information Window will remain blank and the
Eagle 2 will turn off automatically after the data has been
downloaded. If you want the data in the Eagle 2 to be cleared
automatically 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.
To download data from an Eagle 2:
1. Launch the Eagle 2 Data Logger Management Program. The
Download Window displays. When the program comes up
and no instrument is connected, the Download Commands
are not selectable.
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
Figure 9: Automatic Download Selection Box
Click here for
automatic
downloads

16 • Downloading Data from the Eagle 2
IrDA adapter cable as shown in Figure 10 below, aligning the
infrared port on the front of the Eagle 2 with the infrared port
on the cable.
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.
4. If you selected Automatic Download, the downloading
process begins automatically after a successful connection
Figure 10: Aligning the Eagle 2 with the Cable Infrared Receiver
Figure 11: Connection
Message