User Interface
Functions are controlled via the front
-panel button.
display shows information such as monitored
-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
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
“battery” icon along the top of the
When the battery is fully
icon shows a full battery and does not
. (Consult the User’s Guide for more details
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
Read Before Operating
e User’s Guide must be carefully read by all indi-
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.
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
Turning The Instrument On/Off
With the instrument off, press and hold the
button
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
the button for the 3-second
off When the countdown ends,
release your finger from the button
. The instrument
BW RigRat
Quick Start Guide
PN: W03-4002-000 Rev A February 2020
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Note: Pumped version shown here