User Interface
Functions are controlled via the front
-panel button.
The
display shows information such as monitored
threats, real
-time readings and measurement units,
alarm type (when in alarm, including cal. overdue),
battery status, datalog (if on), and radio and
connection quality (if available).
Charging The Instrument
Always fully charge the battery before use.
In safe
settings, use the AC Charge input with the
included
power adapter.
Align the connector and plug and
then press in and turn the ring until it clicks.
Make sure the charger is firmly attached. Then
connect the AC Adapter’s plug to the charger, and
plug its transformer into an AC outlet.
For intrinsically
safe charging via a SolarPak or Hazardous Area
Charger, connect
to the IS Charge input. While
charging, the
“battery” icon along the top of the
screen is animated.
When the battery is fully
charged, the
icon shows a full battery and does not
animate
. (Consult the User’s Guide for more details
on charging.)
Download The User’s Guide
The free BW RigRat User’s Guide is the
complete manual for operating and main-
taining the instrument. It must be carefully read
by all individuals who have or will have the respon-
sibility of using, maintaining, or servicing the
product.
Download the BW Rigrat User’s Guide and other
resources here:
https://www.honeywellanalytics.com/en/
products/bw-rig-rat
WARNINGS
Read Before Operating
Th
e User’s Guide must be carefully read by all indi-
vid
uals who have or will have the responsibility of
using, maintaining, or servicing this product. The
product will perform as designed only if it is used,
maintained, and serviced in accordance with the
manu
facturer’s instructions.
Note:
When the battery’s charge falls below a
preset voltage, the instrument beeps and flashes
once every minute, and the “empty battery” icon
blinks on and off once per second.
You should
recharge the battery.
Turning The Instrument On/Off
With the instrument off, press and hold the
button
through the countdown
until the audible alarm stops,
and then release. During startup, it tests the battery,
buzzer, vibration alarm, LEDs, and internal functions.
Then the main reading screen is
then shown.
Note: During a pumped BW RigRat’s startup, startup
pauses and the dis
play instructs you to place your
finger over the pump inlet to test the pump.
Turning The Instrument Off
Press and hold
the button for the 3-second
countdown to shut
off When the countdown ends,
release your finger from the button
. The instrument
is
now off.
BW RigRat
Quick Start Guide
PN: W03-4002-000 Rev A February 2020
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Note: Pumped version shown here
Calibration
1. At the main screen, hold the button through
the two 3-2-1 countdowns (“Powering Off”
and “Entering Menu”) and then release it.
2. Supply the password.
3. Hold the button to select “Start Calibration.”
4. If prompted, attach zeroing gas. For a pumped
model, connect a hose from the gas source to
the filter inlet. For a diffusion model, press the
diffusion cap into place over the sensors and
then connect to a gas source.
5. Start the gas flow.
6. After zeroing is complete, follow instructions for
applying gas to the sensors. Connect
calibration gas in the same manner as with
zeroing gas.
7. After all calibrations are done, the screen
displays when the next calibrations are due. It
then automatically progresses to the main
display screen.
Important!
1. If the mesh radio is to be used, attach the
antenna by screwing it onto its base.
2. Protect sensors on a diffusion model by
pressing the protective rain cover into place.
3. Protect power and other ports by covering
them with their caps when they are not in use.
BW RigRat Basic Navigation
With the instrument on, navigate the informational screens and
perform bump testing by either clicking or pressing
and holding the button. Follow instructions on the screen.
Some screens shown here are optional. More details are
covered in the User’s Guide.
Note: Calibration is reached from the main screen (refer to the procedure above).
Configurator Mobile App
The Honeywell Device Configurator Mobile App for
mobile devices provides easy control over the BW
RigRat’s settings and functions. After pairing the
BW RigRat with your mobile device, change
settings, manage firmware updates, examine
datalogs, upload configuration data, and more.
Download the free Device Configurator Mobility
App. Then follow the instructions.
Bump Test
1. In Operation Mode, hold the button for 3
seconds at “Bump Due” screen to start a
bump test. Then follow onscreen instructions.
2. The audible and visible alarms are tested.
3. Hold the button for 3 seconds to acknowledge.
4. Attach test gas. For a pumped model, connect
a hose from the gas source to the filter inlet. For
a diffusion model, press the calibration cap into
place over the sensors and then connect gas.
5. Start the test gas flow.
6.
When the bump test is complete, the display
shows bump test results.
7. Click the button to end.
8. Turn gas off.
9. After bump testing is complete, the screen
displays when the next bump testing is due
and automatically progress to the main
display screen.
RigRat
Quick Start Guide