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RKI 81-SDM3R103 Docking & Calibration Station with 1 Cylinder Input for the GX-3R

RKI

RKI 81-SDM3R103 Docking & Calibration Station with 1 Cylinder Input for the GX-3R

$1,875.00
81-SDM3R103

RKI 81-SDM3R103 Docking and Calibration Station for the GX-3R (Pro)

Stand Alone Use - The SDM-3R is a versatile maintenance tool that automates the service of a GX-3R (Pro) portable gas monitor. This docking station can be used as a stand alone device for charging, calibration and bump testing, with all records stored automatically for future upload to a PC via USB flash drive (PC software and flash drive included).

PC-Controlled Use - Automate how you manage and service GX-3R (Pro) instruments by connecting the SDM-3R to a computer with a USB cable. With the SDM Docking Station controller software, you can simultaneously calibrate, bump test, alarm check, archive data, or charge up to ten instruments. You can also download the datalogging history from each instrument into one easy to manage location. SDM-3R stations can be manifolded together to reduce the number of demand flow regulators gas cylinders required.

Features:

  • Stand Alone Use (no PC required):
    • Compatible with both GX-3R and GX-3R Pro
    • Automatically charge, bump test, and/or calibrate
    • Auto on/off of gas detector
    • 3 separate gas inputs
    • Multiple modules (10 max) can use one set of calibration equipment
    • Save Bump Test, Calibration, and Alarm Check records to USB flash drive, computer, or network
    • Includes PC software for viewing/archiving bump test, calibration records, and event data
  • PC-Controlled Use:
    • Multiple modules connected to a PC (10 max)
    • Automatic calibration/bump test option
    • Configure GX-3R (Pro) parameters
    • Archive Bump Test, Calibration, and Alarm Check
    • Archive data to network location
    • Software controlled data retrieval
    • Windows 7, 8, and 10 compatible
  • Maximum Number of Records Saved: Stand Alone: 200 calibrations, or 214 bump test, or 469 alarm check records / PC program Controlled: Unlimited records
  • Warranty: 1 year

Includes:

  • SDM-3R calibration station with 1 solenoid
  • Demand flow regulator
  • 58AL Cylinder H2S/CO/CH4/O2
  • Cylinder holder
  • AC adapter
  • Flash drive,
  • USB cable
  • Tubing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the RKI 81-SDM3R103 SDM-3R docking station a good way to automate calibration and bump testing of GX-3R gas monitors?

Yes. The RKI 81-SDM3R103 (SDM-3R calibration station) automates the routine service of GX-3R and GX-3R Pro portable gas monitors — it can automatically charge, bump test, calibrate, and run alarm checks, and it turns the detector on and off for you. It works stand-alone with no PC required, storing every record automatically, or connected to a computer for advanced management. For safety teams that need documented, repeatable calibration and bump-test records without doing each step by hand, it's a strong fit. It includes free shipping at Industrial Safety Products.

What is the RKI SDM-3R (81-SDM3R103) and what does it do?

The RKI SDM-3R (SKU 81-SDM3R103) is a docking and calibration station for the RKI GX-3R and GX-3R Pro portable gas monitors. It's a maintenance tool that automatically charges, bump tests, calibrates, and alarm-checks the instrument, storing all Bump Test, Calibration, and Alarm Check records for later upload. It can be used stand-alone (no PC required) or connected to a computer via USB for PC-controlled management.

What's included with the RKI 81-SDM3R103 kit?

The RKI 81-SDM3R103 kit includes the SDM-3R calibration station with 1 solenoid, a demand flow regulator, a 58AL calibration gas cylinder (4-gas H2S/CO/CH4/O2), a cylinder holder, an AC adapter, a USB flash drive, a USB cable (Type A to Type B), and tubing. This makes it a ready-to-use, single-cylinder calibration setup for GX-3R monitors. It ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products.

What's the difference between stand-alone and PC-controlled use on the RKI SDM-3R?

Both automate calibration, bump testing, and charging of GX-3R (Pro) monitors. In stand-alone mode, the SDM-3R needs no PC — it runs charge, bump, calibration, and alarm-check cycles on its own and saves records to the included USB flash drive (up to 200 calibrations, 214 bump tests, or 469 alarm checks). In PC-controlled mode, you connect it by USB and use the SDM Docking Station controller software to service and configure instruments, archive data to a computer or network location, and store an unlimited number of records.

Which gas monitors is the RKI SDM-3R docking station compatible with?

The RKI SDM-3R (81-SDM3R103) is compatible with both the RKI GX-3R and the GX-3R Pro portable gas monitors. It is designed specifically to charge, bump test, calibrate, and alarm-check these instruments; it is not a universal docking station for other models.

How many RKI SDM-3R stations can be connected together, and do they share calibration gas?

Up to 10 SDM-3R modules can be linked together and managed as one system, and its modular snap-together design lets multiple stations share a single set of calibration equipment. The stations can also be manifolded together to reduce the number of demand flow regulators and gas cylinders required — helpful for fleets of GX-3R monitors serviced at one bench.

How many calibration and bump-test records can the RKI SDM-3R store?

In stand-alone mode, the RKI SDM-3R stores up to 200 calibrations, or 214 bump tests, or 469 alarm-check records, saved to the included USB flash drive. When run in PC-controlled mode with the included SDM Docking Station software, it stores an unlimited number of records and can archive Bump Test, Calibration, and Alarm Check data to a computer or network location.

What are the power and operating requirements of the RKI SDM-3R calibration station?

The RKI SDM-3R runs on the included AC adapter (100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz input; 5.99 VDC, 2A output), so it works on standard mains power worldwide. It is rated for indoor use only, at 0 °C to 40 °C and below 95% relative humidity, non-condensing. The station carries a 1-year warranty.

Does the RKI 81-SDM3R103 come with calibration gas and a regulator?

Yes. The RKI 81-SDM3R103 kit ships with a 58AL calibration gas cylinder containing a 4-gas mix of H2S, CO, CH4 (combustible/LEL), and O2, plus a demand flow regulator and a cylinder holder. The SDM-3R station itself supports 3 separate gas inputs (5 ports total: 3 calibration gas, 1 fresh air, 1 exhaust), so it can be expanded, but this kit is configured for single-cylinder operation out of the box.

Is an automated docking station like the RKI SDM-3R worth it compared with manual calibration?

For most gas-detection programs, yes. Manual bump testing and calibration are time-consuming and easy to skip or mis-record. The RKI SDM-3R automates the whole cycle for GX-3R (Pro) monitors — charge, bump, calibrate, alarm check, and auto on/off — and logs every result automatically, which supports compliance and audit trails. One station can service up to 10 instruments and multiple stations can share gas, so it scales for fleets while cutting labor and gas waste versus doing each monitor by hand.

Where can I buy the RKI SDM-3R (81-SDM3R103) docking station, and does it ship free?

The RKI 81-SDM3R103 SDM-3R Docking & Calibration Station for the GX-3R is available at Industrial Safety Products (industrialsafetyproducts.com) with free shipping. It arrives as a complete kit — station, demand flow regulator, 58AL 4-gas cylinder (H2S/CO/CH4/O2), cylinder holder, AC adapter, USB flash drive, USB cable, and tubing — plus the PC software for viewing and archiving records.